Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu
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Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu ("the many feathered wreaths at the summit, held in high esteem") is a dynamic Hawaiian dance company based in San Francisco. The company features hula as a full theatrical experience that is visually captivating, exciting audiences with a rich blend of traditional and contemporary forms of hula. Its trademark hula mua style pays homage to tradition while bringing hula into a modern realm. This innovative approach showcases hula as a living and evolving art form.

Founded in 1985 by Director Patrick Makuakāne, Nā Lei Hulu has enjoyed tremendous success in the Bay Area and beyond, garnering audience and critical acclaim. The company holds its annual home season performances in October at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The company has performed in locations throughout California, and in Las Vegas, Reno, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, and Honolulu.

Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu is committed to teaching and preserving the Hawaiian culture through hula. The organization offers dance classes to over 200 students in the beginning and intermediate levels, and holds educational workshops throughout the year in Hawaiian language, history, and arts and crafts.