Hula Anyone Inc. Launches Fundraising Campaign After Invitation to Perform at Eō e ʻEmalani Festival
By Ella Heydenfeldt
Fri Apr 17, 2026 | 11:55am
Read MoreIn the Hawaiian tradition, there is a practice called Moʻolelo—the weaving of history through storytelling. To sit with Walt Keale is to watch a master weaver at work.
Read MoreFor six decades, the heartbeat of Hula Anyone has echoed from Santa Barbara to the shores of the islands. We have danced to honor the past, but today, we dance to protect the future.
Read MoreTo honor our Diamond Jubilee, we have received a rare and prestigious invitation to perform at the 38th Annual Eō e ʻEmalani i Alakaʻi Festival in Kōkeʻe, Kaua‘i, on November 7, 2026. This isn't just a trip for our halau—we are proudly representing the entire 805 area code as we journey to the high mountain forests of the Alaka‘i wilderness.
Read MoreSince 1968, Hula Anyone has been the heartbeat of Polynesian arts in Santa Barbara. Under the direction of Angelita Eller, we have provided a nurturing platform for dancers from ages 4 to 84 to preserve and celebrate traditional Hawaiian and Tahitian culture.
Read MoreTwo thousand twenty three was another year full of successes which would not have been possible without you . We’ve taken steps forward into the 2024 horizon carrying forward lessons learned and its memories with a new mindset, new focus, and new intentions.
Read MoreLast weekend we were honored to get to celebrate the life of our hula sister Jackie Torres
Read MoreReflections on this month’s Alhecama Theatre and Garden Concerts from Angelita.
Read MoreThe seemingly impossible 2020 brought us all out of our elements. The inevitable changes with scarry moments of unsure steps we strived and persevered. By Spring 2021 what was seemingly impossible became simply challenging. Renewed HOPE!
Read MoreJoin us for an afternoon workshop on October 10th from 2-4pm where we will learn to use chant, traditional and indigenous knowledge to find our way.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the return of our annual Garden Concert on October 9th, 2021 from 2-4pm in Montecito, California.
Read MoreWe are seeking community support in the creation of dance and cultural showcases via video that will be used to entertain, inform, educate and inspire youth, and adults alike for years to come.
Read MoreSpring. Life again renewed.
Read MoreOn September 28th, 2020, we lost our dear hula sister Jackie Torres to her heroic fight with colon cancer. We are heartbroken and miss her every day.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that Hula Anyone will be offering several new virtual Keiki classes for Summer 2020!
Read MoreToday the reality of our world has changed. Individuals, apart, for the first time are experiencing the need to be together as ONE.
Read MoreHula Anyone’s 4th annual Garden Concert was a magnificent success!
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