Hula is an expression of prose and poetry, a dramatization and immortalization of the Hawaiian aho (lifeline), in which the aka ‘uhane (spiritual essence) is always given recognition. It is a lifestyle: At the heart of hula is the understanding, enjoyment, and appreciation for Hawaiian culture in language, medicine, science, art, philosophy, and religion.

E Komo Mai

We welcome you to join us and experience traditional Hawaiian dance, music, and culture!

Open enrollment is offered throughout the year during introductory hula workshops and regular practice sessions; see our Event Calendar for upcoming workshop dates.

Practice sessions are held twice a week on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

Hula Basics Class is held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Hula workshops and regular practice sessions are held in Grass Valley at the Rhythms Fitness Studio off Colfax Highway.

Pre-registration to participate in hula workshops and the hula basics class is required for all new students.

To pre-register, contact Carole Puanani Ching at (916) 834-0887 or email  grassvalleyhula@gmail.com

 Fees

• Hula Basics class (only), $10 per session or $40 per month
• Introductory Hula Workshop, $20 per new student
• Monthly fees $65 per student; includes hula basics class and scheduled weekends with Kumu Pilialoha

Dress Code

• Nā wāhine (women and girls) – Pa’u (Hawaiian skirt). New haumana wāhine will be loaned a practice pa’u until they can make their own.
• Hālau t-shirt – both nā wāhine and nā kāne (men and boys) should wear their halau t-shirts to regular practice unless otherwise advised. New nā haumana can wear a comfortable shirt of their choice until they purchase a hālau t-shirt.
• Nā wāhine with long hair – hair should be worn in a ponytail or bun with flower adornment placed on the left.
• Nā kāne – T-shirts (halau or other) must be worn at all times with shorts or long pants in solid colors.

 Expectations

As a traditional hālau hula, nā haumana are expected to:

• Follow hula protocol approved by Kumu Pilialoha.
• Adhere to the hālau dress code.
• Learn basic hula steps.
• Learn both hula ‘auana (contemporary hula usually danced to music) and hula kāhiko(traditional hula usually danced to chants).
• Learn ōlelo Hawai’i (Hawaiian language).
• Adhere to local health advisories related to the infectious diseases.