OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Kūhai Hālau O ʻIlima Pā ʻŌlapa Kahiko (KHOI) is a traditional hālau hula in the coastal community of Oceanside, CA. At the heart of our ʻohana is the love of hula; its movements, its stories, and the rich cultural wisdom it carries. Through hula, our haumāna (students) connect with generations of knowledge, learning not only movement, but the deep traditions that give it life.

In our hālau, hula is more than motion; it is a way of understanding and honoring Hawaiʻi’s history, language, and arts. Guided by mele (song), moʻolelo (stories), ʻōlelo (language), and hana noʻeau (crafts), our students explore a spectrum of Hawaiian traditions, developing both skill and reverence for this living culture.