UPcoming events and classes
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Intro to Hula Workshops
Special Workshops, Events, & Talks
Intro to Hula Workshops
Emerald Isle!
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Hula Series
Special Workshops, Events, & Talks
Intro to Hula Workshops
Havelock July
Cedar Point June-July
Calabash September-October
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Hula Studies August - April
Special Workshops, Events, & Talks
Special Workshops, Events, & Talks
Weekly Classes
Havelock Mondays
Morehead City Thursdays
Weekend options 1/2 day intensive
Cedar Point
Calabash
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Special Workshops, Events, & Talks
Special Workshops, Events, & Talks
Special Workshops, Events, & Talks
Upcoming special workshops, talks, and beach hula.
Upcoming series
Havelock, NC
Mondays
July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
6:30-7:45 pm
Held at Elevate Yoga & Wellness
Registration through Elevate Yoga
$60/4-week series or $20 single class
All payments for Havelock classes at Elevate Yoga are handled through their system. Register for the entire series or single drop in.
Cedar Point, NC
Wednesdays
June 25th-July 30th, 2025
6:30-7:45 pm
Held at Jessica's Dance Academy
$90/6-week series or
$20 single class if space allows.
Payment options:
- scroll down to select the series or single class PayPal button,
- use the Venmo QR code provided below to amandatoddphd.
6 week Adult Beginner Hawaiian Hula Series - Cedar Point, NC
Wednesdays
June 25th-July 30th, 2025
6:30-7:45 pm
Held at Jessica's Dance Academy
$90/6-week series or
$20 single class if space allows ---see below for single class registration.
Venmo QR Code below in lieu of PayPal.
Single Class - Cedar Point, NC
Wednesdays
June 25th-July 30th, 2025
6:30-7:45 pm
Held at Jessica's Dance Academy
$90/6-week series --- see above registration PayPal link for entire series.
$20 single class if space allows.
Venmo QR Code below in lieu of PayPal.
Venmo
Venmo may be used in lieu of PayPal for weekly classes or series in which Amanda takes payment for. Please include in note city and dates for the class or series you are paying for.
If the studio handles registration please submit payment on their website.
Upcoming workshops
Experience the Heart of Hula: An Introduction to Hawaiian Hula Dance
In this 90-minute workshop, you'll explore the strength, power, and grace of Hawaiian Hula and discover that it’s more than just a dance. Hula is a sacred way of storytelling that reflects the natural world. The swaying of trees, the rolling ocean waves, and the flight of birds all come alive through the hands, hips, and gestures of hula. During our time together, you'll explore two distinct styles: the ancient, traditional kahiko and the lively, fun vintage hapa-haole. By learning basic steps and easy choreographies, you'll take part in a low-impact dance that grounds the body, engages the mind, and lifts the spirit. No experience is needed, just come as you are. This special workshop will awaken your body to new yet ancient ways, assist you in slowing down, and help you find balance. You'll carry the spirit of aloha and the magical energy of hula with you long after the dance ends.
Class Hosted at Island Sol Collective
7702 Emerald Dr Suite C, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Friday, July 11 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Register with Island Sol Collective
Free Hawaiian Hula Class
July 31st 2025 at 5:30 pm
Swansboro Public Library
Hawaiian Hula
Free 1 hour class!
Ages 16+
Register with the library directly.
Onslow County Public Library-Swansboro Branch1460 W. Corbett Ave, Swansboro, NC 28584
910-326-4888
Experience the Heart of Hula: An Introduction to Hawaiian Hula Dance
Step into the playful charm of hapa-haole hula in this special two-hour workshop designed for beginners and dancers new to Hawaiian Hula. This style, popular from the 1930s to the 1950s, blends the softness of Hawaiian movement with vintage musical influences and is considered a subcategory of ‘auana (modern hula). You’ll learn one complete choreography set to a classic hapa-haole tune, starting with English and Hawaiian lyrics. Then, you’ll perform the dance to a lively contemporary version sung entirely in Hawaiian. The choreography features many signature gestures common throughout hula, offering a strong foundation for future exploration.
The class includes a full warm-up, 30 minutes of drills to build hula-specific technique, detailed choreography instruction, practice and refinement time, and a cool down stretch. Along the way, you’ll also learn Hawaiian words and cultural context to help you embody the story behind the movements during this unique period in hula’s history.
This low-impact, expressive dance combines joy with storytelling. With the sway of your hips, a smile on your face, and the spirit of aloha, you’ll leave feeling both energized and grounded, touched by the nostalgic beauty of hapa-haole hula.
Class Hosted at Movement Works
9500 Ocean Hwy W, Calabash, NC 28467
Friday, August 8th | 6:00–8:00 PM
Register with Movement Works