SAN RAMON, Calif. -- "Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people," says Desiree Elder, a Hula instructor with the Polynesian dance revue, Island Spice. "Many ...

With her flower crown and grass skirt, the hula girl has been synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality since cruise ships first docked in Honolulu in the 1920s. Even today, exoticized images of these ...

Hula hooping is an activity that can be done by the whole family. It’s fun, affordable, boosts your mood and counts as exercise. But sometimes, getting started can be a little frustrating — it’s hard ...

KAIELUA, Hawaii — Among my career aspirations, it is safe to say that “hula dancer” never rose to the top. But there I was not long ago, lunching on fish tacos at a tiny shopping plaza on the island ...

Say aloha to the dancers of Hula Halau Na Mamo O Pana’ewa as they share the rich culture and history of Hawaiian dance. Using traditions passed down from his grandmother, owner Chase Keoki Wang ...

Editor’s Note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Instead of spinning hoops around the waist as kids have done for decades, ...