Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa rests in one of the most historic districts in all Hawaii. The lands known as Keauhou played a very significant role during the Kamehameha dynasty and several defining moments in Hawaii's history took place here. To further resort efforts to share the rich culture and history of Hawaii with guests, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa "adopted" Halau Kala'akeakauikawekiu.

This means that the halau holds its practices on resort grounds. Guests are welcomed to sit, watch, enjoy, and take photographs as the keiki (children) and adults work diligently with their kumu (teacher) to perfect intricate hand and foot movements while expressing the emotion of hula.

Halau Kala'akeakauikawekiu keiki practice each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. with varying age groups and times throughout the day.  Keiki return each Monday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and each Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ladies rehearse Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are generally outdoors on or near the Hawaii Lawn.

Halau Kala'akeakauikawekiu educates and enriches the lives of Hawaii's youth through the proper protocol and perpetuation of Hawaii's culture and history through hula. Nurturing the responsibilities of a dancer and their direct link to nature, culture and family, students learn and live Hawaiian concepts and principles through the meanings of ALOHA, a - akahai (modesty), l - lokahi (unity), o - 'olu'olu (pleasantness), h - ha'aha'a (humility), a - ahonui (patience).

Click  here to learn about the halau's latest accomplishments!

Halau Kala'akeakauikawekiu was founded by Kenneth "Aloha" Victor in 2004.