In hula kahiko (ancient-style hula), there is a protocol for how the dance is presented to an audience. Typically, the kumu hula will oli (chant) to announce the entrance of his or her halau.

For lovers of Hawaiian music and hula ... performances allows attendees to witness the evolution of hula from its origins in ancient rituals to the graceful modern form that continues to captivate ...

Jayda Lum Lung will dance a traditional hula in honor of Lahaina wildfire victims at Hawaii’s biggest hula competition of the year. Her hand movements will flow gracefully to symbolize the winds ...