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
Hui Christmas Show
December 19, 2025
Koli’i students perform this traditional Maori song (waiata) based on the legend of Rona and the moon conveying messages about respecting nature and the consequences of one's actions
Pāmakani students use the ipu (hollow dried gourd) to perform a Hawaiian Christmas song about the beauty of the islands during the Christmas season
Ilima dancers perform this popular modern Christmas song about the joy of being with a loved one during this time of year
Ohai Ali’i students perform Kalani Pe’a’s version of White Christmas about remembering past times and wishing happiness for the future
oli’i students perform this noho style Christmas hula that imagines how a Hawaiian Santa would bring toys and gifts to the islands
Tahitian otea that tells the story of an epic battle between fire and ice
Kupukupu students perform a Hawaiian version of Here Comes Santa Claus using Pū’ili (split bamboo sticks) to tell the story
Pārmakani students dance this Tahitian style song which emphasizes connection between generations and honoring the bonds with ancestors
Tahitian otea that tells the story of an epic battle between fire and ice
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