There is something about the hula that has always captivated people around the world. But while most people appreciate the entertainment value of Hawaii's famed dance, others might not understand the ...

Hula has a history in lua that is seldom heard of and by learning this and living it, we become more aware of who we are as Hawaiians. Lifelong hula dancer Debbie Nâkânelua-Richards shares the history ...

The hula is a spiritual and graceful dance. Its motions and chants convey the rich heritage and legends of Hawaii. Undulating arms and hands tell a story in a sign language all its own. The body ...

There is a curious rhythm to human affairs, or perhaps more specifically, to Western history. Some movement or idea comes along, and everyone gets swept up in its wake. This is it, then; this is the ...

HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) - "I would suspect hula began when the first Hawaiian or the first Polynesian set foot on this island, raised his hands and said, 'what a great place this is!' and look at this.

While hula is typically associated with a vacation getaway to the Hawaiian islands, Southern Californians can take the much shorter trip over to Catalina Island to discover more about the culturally ...

For Ishmael W. Stagner, writing his new book, "Kumu Hula, Roots and Branches" (Island Heritage Publishing, $20), was a personal endeavor. Stagner, 72, a retired Brigham Young University professor, was ...

Hula dancers may inspire visions of paradise, with Hawaiian sunsets, floral scents and drinks in coconuts. But La Jolla High School junior Aiko Busby is looking to have it also inspire awareness of ...