You've never seen hula like this! Nā Lei Hulu shatters kitschy stereotypes of gyrating girls in grass skirts and coconut bras by presenting a culturally authentic hula updated for the 21st century. Through their blend of traditional hula movements and through stories with innovative boundary-pushing choreography and rich cultural context, the group creates a visually captivating theatrical experience. Under the direction of legendary hula master Patrick Makuakāne, Nā Lei Hulu has an almost cult-like following, and their progressive style incorporates non-Hawaiian music to create greater depth and accessibility to the dance form.
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