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- Hotel Moloka’i – Hotel Moloka’i is a genuine hideaway from all things mainstream. Located on Kamiloloa beach and adjacent to Hawaii’s only barrier reef, you’ll find a Polynesian-style village of bungalows. The Hotel Moloka’i is a major venue for hula on Molokai.
- Paddlers Inn – Paddlers inn is a bar and restaurant that is a favorite with the locals. Paddlers Inn is frequently a venue for hula dancing.
- Pau Hana Inn (Moloka’i Community Health Center) – The Pau Hana Inn became the Moloka’i Community Health Center in 2009. However, it is still used as a venue for performances of all types. The stage is on the ocean under a massive Banyan tree. New videos are added at the top of this list.
- Lanikeha Center – Lanikeha Center is located in Ho’olehua on Moloka’i. It is managed by Molokai Homestead Farmers Alliance (MHFA) and is used for community events, parties and farmers to process their products in the certified kitchen. Lanikeha is a frequent venue for Hawaiian music and Hula dancers.
- Home Pumehana Community Hall – Home Pumehana Community Hall is located at Home Pumehana – Hale Mahaolu – an elderly housing project on the island of Moloka’i that was developed in 1980. Hula lessons are given here. The Hall is also used for hula practice, training and parties. New videos are added at the top.
- House Without a Key – The House Without a Key is in the Halekulani Hotel on Waikiki. These danxers and musicians are professionals. Our favorite place in Honolulu for a sunset cocktail.
- Punana Leo O’ Moloka’i Benefit Concerts – This list is a compilation of the annual benefits. Many A List Hawaiian Musicians donate there services for this benefit. Pūnana Leo (Hawaiian: “voice nest”; often translated as “language nest”) are private, non-profit preschools run by families, in which the Hawaiian language is the language of instruction and administration. Pūnana Leo o Moloka‘i is located at Ho‘olehua, Hawai‘i in a classroom on the grounds of Lanikeha, the Ho‘olehua Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Community Center. The school first opened its doors on March 3, 1991. New videos are added at the top of this list.
- Punano Leo Ho’omau 2018 – 2018 benefit for the Hawaiian Immersion preschool on Moloka’i
- Earth Day hula shows – Every year, there is a celebration of Earth day on Moloka’i. This list is a compilation of hulas at these celebrations. New videos are added at the top of the list.
- Earth Day 2019 – Earth day hula show on Moloka’i April 19, 2019
- Earth Day 2018 – Earth day hula show on Moloka’i April, 2018
- Ka Hula Piko – Moloka’i – Moloka’i is where hula began. Ka Hula Piko is an annual celebration of the birth of hula. Many halau and musicians from all the islands participate. This list is a compilation of videos from all Ka ula Piko years. New videos are added to the top of this list.
- Ka Hula Piko 2019 – Ka hula Piko 2019 – Most of the festival is recorded here. Pretty much in the order of the performances.
- Ka Hula Piko 2018 – Ka hula Piko 2018 – Most of the festival is recorded here. Pretty much in the order of the performances.
- Ka Hula Piko 2017 – Ka hula Piko 2017 – A few performances are recorded here.
- Ka Hula Piko 2016 – Ka hula Piko 2016 – Many of the performances are recorded here.
- Aloha Week Moloka’i(Festival of Aloha) – A compilation of videos from the Festivals of Aloha on Moloka’i. The Aloha Festivals are an annual series of free cultural celebrations observed in the state of Hawaii in the United States. It is the only statewide cultural festival in the nation. Highlights include the presentation of the Royal Court, a ho’olaule’a and a Parade. These videos are taken during the festivities. New videos are added at the top of this list.
- Norman DeCosta – Norman DeCosta lives on Moloka’i. He is a fixture on the islands music scene. His voice is pure with a wide range. He always plays his 12 string guitar to accompany himself.He also is an accomplished slack key guitarist.
- Kumu Valorie Dudoit Temahaga – Kumu Valorie Dudoit Temahaga is my favorite hula dancer. She is born and raised on the island of Moloka’i. She has been dancing since she was 5 years old. Her hula halau is Hula Halau Nohikupuhalaulani.
- DJ Pelekai – Live on Moloka’i – DJ Pelekai is a local musician and hula dancer. He plays and sings frequently for hula dancers. DJ Pelekai is an expert on all things Hawaiian. He has choreographed many hulas and taught them to many dancers over the years. His band is Na Ohana Hoaloha. This list includes songs he is dancing and songs he is playing and/or singing. New videos are added at the top of this list.
- Lono plays for the dancers – live – Lono was raised on a ranch on the east end of Moloka’i. He is a musician, poet and performer. He tells many stories about the history of Molokai and the families that live here. His many poems are frequently turned into song. He has made many CD’s which he sells at his performances and over the internet, He created a show called “Aloha Friday”. He can be contacted at lono@lonomusic.com.
- Bill Aki(Uncle Bill) – William Aki is a legendary performer. He is old school and played for many years on Waikiki. New videos will be added to the top of the list.
- Aunty Kauila – Kumu, dancer and musician. Born and raised on Moloka’i. New videos are added to the top of the list.
- Lorna Lim – Live on Moloka’i – Lorna Lim performs on Moloka’i at festivals. This playlist memorializes these unique performances on the most Hawaiian of the Hawaiian Islands. These mele are a mixture of Kahiko and Auwana styles of hula. Chant, Oli, Ukulele and singing. New videos are added at the top of the list.
- Old School Dancers – Hula dancers from the early days of Waikiki performing on Moloka’i.
- Halau Hula Kilohana – Halau Hula Kilohana is located at Kilohana elementary school on the east end of Moloka’i; Kumu Hula April Kealoha. New videos are added at the top of this list.
- Hula Halau Nohikupuhalaulani – Hula Halau Nohikupuhalaulani – Kumu Valerie Dudoit Temahaga – Moloka’i, Hawaii. New videos are added at the top of this list.
- Moana’s Hula Halau – Moana’s Hula Halau was established on Moloka’i in the 60’s by Moana Dudoit and sister Raquel Dudoit. Joining the halau always has been free, supported by an annual hula show fundraiser in February, as well as funding from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and community donations. Students learn both kahiko and auana styles of hula, with some male halau members also performing fire-knife dancing. “They’re a show halau, like a Polynesian review”. Over the years, the halau competed in the Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island and members traveled to Tahiti, Europe and Japan, which also has a Moana’s Hula Halau group. Moana’s Hula Halau is a powerful voice for hula on Moloka’i. New videos are added at the top.
- Moloka’i Hulas – The wide variety of dancers, music and hula styles on Moloka’i are featured in this list. Moloka’i Hulas list is sorted by most popular. The video with the most views is first in the list
- Keiki Hula – The Keiki(children) start learning about hula and the hula traditions as early as 3 years old. The Kumu teaches them the hula basics, hula dances, poise, how to smile, and many other important life lessons. Over the years, the dancers learn the meaning of the songs and chants. They develop confidence in themselves, they learn about Hawaiian culture, These videos are sorted by date. The oldest is first.
- Hawaiian Music Lyrics and Chords – Lyrics, chords and an English translation of the song are included in the description for these hula videos. Play along with the dancer. Understand the thoughts of the composer. Support the musicians by downloading a copy of the music from Amazon.
- Kahiko Hula – Hula Kahiko is the traditional or ancient style of hula.The motions, voice and choreography come is patterned after ancient hula. It can also be ancient hula still being danced today. Kahiko Hula is performed to chants and is accompanied by percussion instruments such as the pahu or ipu (different types of drums). Hula Kahiko requires much training and dedication and is regarded as being a dance of spiritual connection to ancient Hawaii.
- Tahitian dance(Ori Tahiti) – Hula dance usually uses the arm movements for the symbolism while Tahitian dance involves more hip movements for the story-telling.Tahitian dances, are done to the rhythm of fast drum beats, and women use the hips more. They move them at a faster pace that is sometimes referred to as “hip shaking”, while the shoulders and arms are typically steady. It is also typical of this Ori Tahiti to see men dancing more aggressively.