Hawaiian Hula Presentations and Talks
Talks (and Audience Participation)
As a university lecturer for her "day job", Amanda Todd, Ph.D. is a human geographer specializing in the intersections of nature, cultures, and spiritual beliefs/practices. She has taught for 18 years in higher education settings in-person, hybrid, and distance learning classes. Amanda has taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses and seminars.
Amanda also presents programs for college students through the Office of Global Engagement in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at her university. She also has taught mind-body classes focused on hula at several college recreation centers and partners with the LiveWell office offering Hawaiian Hula experiences in addition to her work with labyrinths in higher education.
Outside of higher education, she has taught environmental science programs and hula to K-8 students for summer field camps, town recreation center summer programs, after school programs, public school field trips, and to homeschool groups. She previously taught for a few summers, a hula camp for 5-14 year olds and weekly classes to keiki (children).
Amanda is available for talks about Hawaiian Hula to various groups and ages. On request, the talks can also (and usually do) involve audience participation. The talks are informative, engaging, and with the intention of respecting Hawaiian traditions.
Testimonial
Amanda's presentation was not only informative but also deeply engaging, offering us a glimpse into the rich traditions and heritage of Hawaii. The Hula dance lessons provided were an absolute highlight of the event. Her passion for sharing her knowledge and preserving Hawaiian Culture shines and we feel truly fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from her. - D. King
Upcoming Talks
July 31st 2025 at 5:30 pm Swansboro Public Library
Adult Hawaiian Hula Free 1 hour class! Ages 16+
Register with the library directly.
Onslow County Public Library-Swansboro Branch
1460 W. Corbett Ave,
Swansboro, NC 28584
910-326-4888
Previous Talks
2025 Conway Middle School International Night
2025 Swansboro Public Library
"Connecting Through Hula: Aloha, Nature, Stories, and Dance for Kids ." Suitable for 5-15 year olds.
2024 “Hula Workshop” at Coastal Carolina University sponsored by CCU’s Study Abroad Office, Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and Intercultural and Inclusion Student Services
2022 “Aloha Hula Workshop” at Coastal Carolina University sponsored by CCU’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Off-Campus Student Services and Community Engagement
2022 “Hula” at Coastal Carolina University for the CCU Dance Club Conway, SC
2021 "The Aloha of Hula" at EarthStar Spiritual Center Greensboro, NC
2017 “Hawaiian Hula” Mind-Body Experience with Campus Rec Western Carolina University
2017 “Hawaiian Hula Myth and Metaphor” at the Women’s Group of New Bern, NC
2016 Led Audience participation at the NC Polynesian Festival Jacksonville, NC
2016 “Hawaiian Cultural Practices and Belief Systems” at the Women’s Group of New Bern, NC
2012 “Hawaiian Culture and Mythology” at the Theosophical Society of America group Charlotte, NC