Hula O Kahawai Events- Hawaiian hula dancers of Ashland, Oregon. We perform in Southern Oregon at luaus, parties, and special events.

Hula Past Performances & Events

Festival of Lights
November 2008
Ashland Oregon
Our keikis hula dancers kicked off the Festival with The Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride, from Lilo and Stitch, followed by dances performed by the women of Hula O Kahawai.

Hawaiian Culture Workshop
September 13, 2008
Ashland Vineyard
Dancers, classes, ohana, and friends were welcomed to an informative and fun afternoon with Pili Moreno, our singer/musician, and expert on Hawaiian culture and language.

Southern Oregon Luau Festival
September 5 2008
Applegate River Ranch House, Applegate OR

Hula O Kahawai performed at Mo Bettah Sound Productions' First Annual Southern Oregon Luau Festival! The luau featured Kumu Hula Frank Keli'i Chang and his dancers, including Kaylee Kapuanani Weyker from the 39th Merrie Monarch Festival, in the gorgeous setting of the Applegate River Ranch.

Ashland Fourth of July Parade
July 4 2008
Hula O Kahawai hula danced down main street at Ashland's Old-Fashioned Fourth of July parade! Our song, He Mele No Lilo performed by Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu and the Kamehameha School Children's Chorus, was from the movie Lilo and Stitch, and honors the last two monarchs of the Hawaiian Kingdom: Queen Lili'uokalani and King David Kalakaua. For more about this song, please visit our Dances page. Event photos are in our Photos section.

Hula O Kahawai dancers with the legendary Makaha Sons.

Hula O Kahawai with the legendary Makaha Sons! From left to right: Verna, Jerome Kaleolani Koko, Kathy, Nani, Erin, John Kapualani Koko, Susan and Uncle Moon Kauakahi.

The Makaha Sons Evening of Aloha
The Rogue Theatre in Grants Pass
June 20, 2008

Hula O Kahawai had the honor of opening for the legendary Makaha Sons, who for over thirty years have been perpetuating the culture of Hawaii via their vibrant sound, full and rich with harmonies that only they can create. Their incomparable vocal arrangements and delightful stage presence filled with comical antics have won the hearts of thousands of fans worldwide.

View the Makaha Sons website for photos from this magical evening!

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life
May 31 2008
Medford Oregon

As a way to give back to our community, Hula O Kahawai performs for no charge in a variety of community events. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life, on May 31, was one such event. We dedicated our performance to Verna Yungen (one of our dancers) and William Greene (a hula husband), both cancer survivors. We feel so lucky to have them both in our lives.

An Evening of Aloha ~ A Celebration of Hawaiian Song and Dance
April 11 2008
Wesley Hall at the Methodist Church
Ashland Oregon

Our first-annual "Evening of Aloha" show, featured the dancers of Hula O Kahawai, our keiki performers, and Andrea's Na Haumana class, along with live musical performances by Pili Moreno and Kathy Greene!

Hula O Kahawai performed at the Ashland Independent Film Fest and were honored to meet filmmaker Lisette Kaualena Flanary of Lehua Films after opening for her documentary, Nā Kamalei: The Men of Hula.

Hula O Kahawai introduced two Hawaiian Films
We were honored to perform at the Ashland Independent Film Festival for two Hawaiian documentaries. Na Kamalei: Men of Hula & Of Wind and Waves: The Life of Woody Brown
April 5, 2008
Ashland Oregon

Oak Street Studio Show: Leap Year Celebration in Dance and Music Concert
February 29 and March 1 2008
Ashland Oregon

Featuring all the dance companies of the Oak Street Studio, including Hula O Kahawai!

Festival of Lights
November 23 2007
Ashland Oregon
Our keikis hula dancers kicked off the Festival with
The Toad Song, from Keali'i Reichel's album Lei Hali'a, followed by dances performed by the women of Hula O Kahawai.

Ashland's Festival of Lights: The keikis prepare
to perform a hula to The Toad Song.

North Coast Seafood Festival
October 6 + 7 2007
Tillamook Oregon

Take A Walk on the Rogue
September 15 2007
Grants Pass Oregon

Ashland Fourth of July Parade
July 4 2007
Hula O Kahawai performed a hula kahiko honoring the Hawaiian goddess Pele, the fire goddess of all volcanic activity. View our photo gallery to see still-images and a video of our dance. And visit the
Medford Mail Tribune to see a great photo of our dance!

Hula O Kahawai accompanied Larry Rivera in Medford.

Midsummer’s Dream Festival
June 17 2007
Briscoe Elementary School
Ashland Oregon

SOU Luau
April 28 2007
SOU McNeil Pavilion
Ashland Oregon

Larry Rivera
January 31 2007 at 7:30 pm
The Red Lion Inn
Medford Oregon

Festival of Lights
November 24 2006
Ashland Oregon

Ashland's Festival of Lights: Hula O Kahawai get ready to dance with bare feet in the chilly November air!

Ashland's Festival of Lights: Hula O Kahawai get ready to take their shoes off and dance with bare feet in chilly November!

A Celebration of Human Spirit
November 4 2006
Ashland Oregon

Multicultural Fair
September 30 2006
Medford Oregon

Take A Walk on the Rogue
September 16 2006
Grants Pass Oregon

Kalama Days of Discovery
August 19 & 20 2006
Kalama Washington
www.cityofkalama.com

La Clinica
July 31 2006
Ashland Oregon

Ashland's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade, 2006

Ashland's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade: Hula O Kahawai took 1st Place in the Family Neighborhood category in 2006.

Ashland Fourth of July Parade
July 4 2006
Ashland Oregon
Verna is featured in The Mail Tribune!

Midsummer’s Dream Festival
June 10 2006
Ashland Oregon
www.midsummersdreamfestival.com

SOU Luau
May 4 2006
Ashland Oregon

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