Class Descriptions
We have classes for all levels available to students of hula worldwide.
Our courses give you access to personalized and interactive instruction, as well as archived class videos, so you can watch from wherever you are, as often as youâd like.
Whether youâre a beginner or an experienced student, a kÄne or wahine, Haâa Hula will help you develop as a dancer and take your hula journey to the next level. As you engage the practices of hula, our hope is that you will cultivate a deeper appreciation for Hawaiian cultural traditions and find inspiration in your everyday life through applying what you learn.
Our classes impart the skills of hula with an appreciation for the cultural values of Hawaiâi. As you learn oli (Hawaiian chant) and dances in both kahiko (ancient) and âauana (modern) styles, you'll become familiar with the history, legends, spirituality, language, and land of HawaiÊ»i.
Founded in 2021 by Kumu Andrea Luchese, Ha'a Hula is an online branch of HÄlau Hula Ka Piâo O Ke Anuenue, a hula school based in both Halawa, North Kohala on Hawai'i island, and Ashland, Oregon. We are honored to share our love of hula with you here!
Ha'a Hula INTRO
In this free series, Kumu Andrea gently guides you through a week of short tutorials in hula basics. A link to a new video lesson is emailed to you daily. As your lessons build throughout the week, youâll finish with the skills you need to learn a simple hula dance.
Signup NowHa'a Hula CONNECT
This pre-recorded series of 4 classes is designed to give you an introduction to hula basics and Hawaiian culture. You'll learn a Hawaiian chant for inspiration and a beginner level hula dance. Class videos are stored in your member library, so you can watch and practice any time.
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Ha'a Hula FOUNDATION
This pre-recorded series of 10 classes is offered to beginners and is designed to make the process of learning hula easy and accessible. You'll learn a Hawaiian chant for inspiration and a beginner level hula dance that combines both the ancient (kahiko) and modern (ʻauana) styles. Class videos are accessed through your member library, so you can watch and practice any time.
Learn moreHa'a Hula LIFE
These longer class series are offered live via Zoom to continuing students who have completed the CONNECT or FOUNDATION courses or anyone wanting to strengthen their proficiency in hula technique. You'll gain a more solid foundation in steps, choreography, and Hawaiian chants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our classes are archived in the video library so you can watch the replay any time and as often as you want. These recordings are one of the benefits of your enrollment. FOUNDATION, LIFE, and LEGACY class libraries expire one month after the course series ends.
After your FOUNDATION course ends you can choose to enroll in a Ha’a Hula LIFE course, our 12-week series of weekly Zoom classes. Haumana (students) who complete a Ha’a Hula LIFE course also become eligible to enroll in our LEGACY course, a special, invitation-only series for more proficient dancers.
All payments for our FOUNDATION, LIFE, and LEGACY courses are final. We understand that sometimes "life happens" and you may not be able to finish a course or attend all live classes. This is why we make all videos and class resources available to you for one month after the last class of that series.
If you are actively learning hula from someone else, protocol dictates that you ask for permission from your teacher or kumu before learning from anyone else. Please inform us if you are coming from another hÄlau.
