About Hui o Ka Uluwehi
Hanohano * Pono * Manawale'a * Aloha
The seed of Hui O Ka Uluwehi was planted in the summer of 2020 and fully blossomed in 2021. Our mission is to create a space in our community where families can come together to learn, celebrate, and grow through Polynesian culture. Through dance, education, and community service projects, we aim to cultivate a sense of unity and understanding, rooted in the rich traditions of Hawaii. We hope to inspire families to embody and uphold the Hawaiian values of hanohano (honor), pono (integrity), manawale’a (generosity), and aloha (love) in their daily lives.
Hui O Ka Uluwehi, a Polynesian dance studio located in Ewa Beach on the island of Oʻahu, is led by Pamela ʻIolana Poepoe. Under her direction, our haumāna gain not only skill in Polynesian dance but also a deep understanding of the culture that shapes it.
Our Classes
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Koli'i
Ages 4 - 7
Wednesdays
4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
or
5:00 pm - 5:40 pm
Westside Community Center
Pamakani
Ages 8 - 12
Tuesdays
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Westside Community Center
Kupukupu
Ages 13-20
Thursdays
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Westside Community Center
ʻOhai Aliʻi
Adults 21+
Wednesdays
5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Westside Community Center
Our Performances
Ala Moana Center Stage
June 6th, 2026
 Lili'u EKupukupu students perform this hula kahiko paying tribute to Queen Lili’uokalani and features the “Uwehe” movement throughout the entire dance. |  Holo Ana o KalakauaPāmakani students perform this hula kahiko that speaks of King Kalākaua’s journey to the United States and the success he achieved in negotiating the reciprocity treaty and prosperity to the Hawaiian kingdom |  White Sandy BeachOhai Ali’i students perform this hula ‘auana to a song about finding comfort in remembering a loved one through happy memories |
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 Ke Ao NeiKoli’i students perform this hula noho about our beautiful world and all the natural things and living creatures in it |  Ka PioioiIlima dancers perform this Māori song which speaks of the joys of returning home after traveling and features the use of poi palls |  Taku MoemoeaKupukupu students perform this Tahitian song which is a declaration of love, with verses about singing to a beloved, seeing them in a dream, and praying for their future together |
 Love Song of TahitiOhai Ali’i students perform this Tahitian aparima that gets everyone in the mood for a good time and incorporates both slow and fast rhythms |  He Mele No KalakauaKoli’i students perform this well known hula song that honors King David Kalākaua and Queen Liliuokalani comparing then to the natural wonders of the Hawaiian islands |  He U'iBeautiful - Ilima dancers perform this song that compares the singer’s love interest to a beautiful flower in the sun and asks that they not tease them to distraction |
 TarenaFast paced Tahitian otea dance featuring multiple hip movements and skillfully shifting choreography |  Papalina Lahilahi“Dainty Cheeks” - Pāmakani students perform this hula describing a how pretty the singer’s love interest is as they come towards them |  Hawaiian War ChantIlima dancers perform with 'ulī'ulī (feathered shakers) as they dance to a Hawaiian love song written originally by Prince William Pitt Leleiohoku in the 1860s and then modified by Johnny Noble in 1936 into this fun, fast-paced song |
 Malama Mau HawaiiPerformed by all the classes of Hui o Ka Uluwehi for their show finale, this song sung by Amy Hānaiali’i speaks of the kuleana to take care of all people and life in Hawai'i |
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