How is it that Aug. 21 has not yet been declared Dirty Dancing day? On this date 35 years ago, the little rom-com-musical directed by Emile Ardolino hit theaters and soon became a global sensation.

Tokyo Hula explores the explosive popularity of the hula dance in Japan from both Native Hawaiian and Japanese perspectives Today it is estimated there are nearly 2 million people dancing hula in ...

SAN RAMON, Calif. -- "Hula is the language of the heart, and therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people," says Desiree Elder, a Hula instructor with the Polynesian dance revue, Island Spice. "Many ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Merrie Monarch Festival began yesterday, April 20, in Hilo. For those lucky enough to attend festival, it’s more than a hula competition. It’s a powerful lesson in standing firm ...