PreShow Festivities
Kahiko
We take you back in time and share with you our traditional style of dance, the hula Kahiko. Our Kupuna (ancestors) passed on our genealogy and stories through these dances.
Keiki
We pass along our heritage and culture to our keiki through hula and dance. Hula holds life in itself. It teaches our keiki language, history, genealogy, places & names of those who came before them.
‘Auana
Enjoy an assortment of Hula dances throughout the history of Hawai'i. From the pre-arrival of the missionaries to the Monarch days of our Kings & Queens we journey through the historical times of our home Hawai’i.
Polynesian Revue
KAHIKI
Migration of Polynesia
The Maʻohi people set sail in their canoes to settle the Polynesian Triangle. From Taputapuatea, Ra’iatea they follow the path of the stars and sounds of the pahu, which first led them to the island of Kauaʻi.
TAHITI
Drum Dances Of Tahiti
Iaorana! We return to the birthplace of our Polynesia people, the South Pacific Islands of Tahiti. Our dancers demonstrate the pulsating hips and rhythmic drumbeats of the Oteʻa.
HAWAIʻI
Islands of Aloha
Aloha! Home of the Aloha spirit! Through mele & hula, the Native Hawaiian people bring to life our history, genealogy and tales of those who came before us.
AOTEAROA
Warriors of New Zealand
Kia Ora! Welcome to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Our Maori cousins perform the Haka, a war dance used to intimidate enemies, and also showcases the unique skill of the Poi Ball.
Samoa
Heart of Polynesia
Talofa! Welcome to the friendly isles of Samoa. Cultural traditions are still a part of everyday living holding firm to the Fa‘a Samoa. “The Happy People” features an energetic Lapalapa and Sasa dance.
Siva Afi
Fire Knife Dance
Chee Hoo! The Nifo oti, or war knife, is a tradition rooted in the Samoan culture. Our chief will demonstrate the dexterity and acrobatic skills of the Siva Afi, fire knife dance.