Perpetuating the Polynesian culture through the dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Samoa & Tokel
Perpetuating the Polynesian culture through the dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, and Tokelau led by Kumu Keali`ikiaehale. Kumu Kealii, a Honolulu Hawai'i native, was born into a family of musicians and dancers. From the age of three, she was fully immersed into her culture and heritage. Kumu Kealii's mana'o, background, and career is greatly attributed to Na Kumu Hula Leilani Alama and Keli'
i Chang, Tiana and Riki Liufau of Nonosina, Tavana, Tihati, Hawaiian Hut Seas Revue, and numerous Tahitian and Hawaiian workshops. She established her own halau, Kealii's in 1982, and has fully immersed herself in teaching any and all who wish to learn more about the Polynesian culture. The halau has been fortunate enough to travel to Texas, California, Montana, Hawaii, Kansas, and Missouri for the Polynesian culture. In 2010, the halau was invited to compete in the 37th Annual King Kamehameha hula competition with Ka Pa Hula 'Umoumou led by Kumu Keli'i. In July 2011, Kumu Keali'i led Halau O Kukuna O Ka La to their first and very successful hula competition--Mana I Ka Hula. Alongside Kumu Keli’i and his halau Halau Ho’ola Ka Mana O Hawaii, the halau traveled to Florida to compete at Orlando’s Ho’ike Hawai’i hula competition in 2013. In 2014, Kumu Keali’i competed in the Ori Tahiti Solo category of Orlando, Florida’s Ho’ike Hawai’i hula competition. Kumu Keali’i garnered a first place win in the Category D division. In September 2015, the halau competed with Ka Pa Hula Na Pua O Kamali'i led by Kumu Nani Kamali'i-Chang at E Hula Mau in Long Beach, California. Kealii's School of Polynesian Dance, Kealii's Polynesian Spectacular, Kealii's Polynesian Productions, Hula Halau O Kukuna O Ka La, and E Manu Nehenehe Roa No Te Moana are all different entities under Kealii's. MANA I KA HULA COMPETITION 2011
1st Place - Wahine Kahiko
1st Place - Wahine 'Auana
1st Place - Kumu Hula Kahiko
2nd Place - Kumu Hula 'Auana
2nd Place - He Mea Hula Hawai'i Kahiko
2nd Place - He Mea Hula Hawai'i 'Auana
HO’IKE HAWAII HULA COMPETITION 2013
2nd Place – Group Hula ‘Auana Category B
2nd Place – Group Hula ‘Auana Category D
2nd Place – Group Hula Kahiko Category B
2nd Place – Group Hula Kahiko Category C
1st Place – Group Hula Kahiko Category D
HO’IKE HAWAII HULA COMPETITION 2014
1st Place – Ori Tahiti Solo Category D
02/12/2026
The 4th Annual North Texas Pacific Islander Festival
is coming to Irving, Texas
**May 2, 2026**
We’ve secured a special hotel room block
for our festival guests.
✨ Limited availability
✨ Special discounted rate
✨ Stay close to the celebration
Public Registration Opens:
2026 Season, February 28th, at
Golden Corral Lawton, Oklahoma, time 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Limited spaces available, sign up now. Participants must be 4 years old and above.
More information call Kumu and leave a voice message 817-585-0188
The 39th Season is now officially closed, not accepting any new students
02/27/2025
My Beautiful. Color.
02/27/2025
Sharing the Polynesian culture.
02/10/2025
Aloha! Our incredible 39-year season is coming to a close! Registration will soon be closed to the public. The last day will be Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Make the most of it - I won't approve anyone after 3/01/25. You'll have to wait till 2026 for another chance to shine.
02/12/2026
09/29/2025
02/27/2025