Hōʻike Hawaiʻi 2023 Hula Competition
July 22 & 23, 2023 ~ Wyndham Orlando Resort
The 2023 Hula theme is "Pūpūkahi i Holomua”
(Unite To Move Forward)
the Kumu’s Hula mele Will be
HE ALOHA NO ‘O HONOLULU
HĀlau/Group
A halau or group can only enter each category with no more than one entry. No Multiples allowed.
An independent entry is listed as a non-group affiliate. In other words the entry form for an independent participant does not list any kumu or halau. Only the participant's name is listed.
All competition entry mele must be ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi—all in Hawaiian language. In order to be consistent and appropriate in our cultural presentations going forward all Hawaiian competition songs must be in the Hawaiian language. This includes ‘auana groups and solos and kahiko groups and solos.
DEADLINE: All Entry Forms and Payments must be made on or before JULY 1st.
Hawaiian Hula Score Sheets
> Score Sheets
Hawaiian Hula
> Rules & Regulations & Entry Forms
Sample Fact Sheets – Completed for each hula and submitted with the entry for the judges. Submit all sheets to Hawaiian.hula@yahoo.com
> Fact Sheets
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN | THERE ARE NO REFUNDS
Exhibitions
(The fee for AN exhibition NUMBER is $150 per group)
EXHIBITIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL AFTER COMPETITION REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED!
Until that time…Please DO NOT Enter or Pay for exhibitions online as your payment will not be refunded. Fee is $150 per dance with only one number per group allowed. Entrance to the competition for those participating will be the same day as the exhibition. We will announce when the Exhibition category is open for application. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibition spaces are limited and we do not guarantee a spot.