The Kaneohe halau also won the overall ... being awarded second in ‘Auana and Kahiko. Third place overall went to Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela under the direction of Kunewa Mook and Kau’ionālani ...

The audition process will be led by Auana choreographer kumu hula Hiwa Vaughan, renowned hula practitioner and kumu of halau hula Ka Lehua Tuahine, alongside Cirque du Soleil’s casting team.

For the kane ‘auana, they will dance to “He Aloha No ‘O Honolulu,” which is a classic hula song from the 1920s composed by Lot Kauwe. It tells of the voyage of an interisland ship.

Wall of Hula ... Hula O Na Keiki Japan will compete, along with dancers from eight halau from all of Hawaii. Another change this year involves the music used during the ‘auana (modern) dance ...

Cirque du Soleil unveils ‘‘Auana’, first resident ... by ʻAuana choreographer and renowned hula practitioner kumu hula Hiwa Vaughan and kumu of halau hula Ka Lehua Tuahine.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is looking for talented hula dancers to join the cast of its groundbreaking production, ‘Auana. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news ...