Dance

Ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, tap and acro through studio technique and youth crews. Evolution is MAPA’s resident dance-training partner, rather than a second duplicate MAPA dance school.

Where

Wailuku / MAPA campus

Ages / eligibility

Age-based Mini and Jr/Teen tracks

Season / sessions

2026–27 season.

Recreational and full-time dance in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop and tap. Full-time dancers may audition for Nutcracker and Competition Company opportunities.

Where

230 Hāna Hwy., Unit 4, Kahului

Ages / eligibility

Creative movement through youth/teen training

Season / sessions

Fall 2026 classes; future camps announced separately.

Keiki Polynesian/hula and studio dance, including creative movement, ballet/tap, jazz/hip-hop, lyrical and acro. Intro Hula includes Hawaiian language and cultural context.

Where

381 Huku Lii Pl., #102, Kīhei

Ages / eligibility

Intro Hula 5–14; other age groups vary by class

Season / sessions

2026–27 keiki program.

Ballet and broader dance education with a nonprofit performance company. Youth performance and intensive placement depends on age, training and auditions.

Where

275 W. Kaʻahumanu Ave. #C102, Kahului, plus satellite locations.

Ages / eligibility

Creative movement, youth and teen levels

Season / sessions

Fall 2026 classes; seasonal productions and intensives.

Musical-theatre classes combine dance/movement, music and drama, including introductory tap for Broadway Kids. This is a related performance pathway rather than a standalone dance school.

Where

Maui

Ages / eligibility

Creative Critters 5–7 · Broadway Kids 7–12

Season / sessions

Fall youth session August 10–December 18, 2026.

Traditional kahiko and ʻauana hula with weekly classes; the hālau also describes Tahitian for keiki.

Where

Hale Mahaolu Elima community hall, 11 Mahaolu St.

Ages / eligibility

Keiki through kūpuna

Hawaiian cultural education rooted in hula, language, tradition and land-based learning under Kumu Kealiʻi Reichel. Youth performance history does not establish open keiki enrollment.

Where

Upcountry

Ages / eligibility

Contact the hālau for youth program availability.

Hula training in Hawaiian language, chant and dance, with a keiki competition pathway.

Where

Wailuku. Contact the hālau for the class location.

Ages / eligibility

Keiki and youth classes, grouped by age

Hawaiian cultural learning through hula, with keiki training and performance opportunities.

Where

Maui. Contact the hālau for the class location.

Ages / eligibility

Keiki and youth classes, grouped by age

Keiki hula training that connects young dancers with Hawaiian movement, mele and culture.

Where

Maui. Contact the hālau for the class location.

Ages / eligibility

Keiki and youth classes, grouped by age

Traditional hula education through Hawaiian language, chant and dance, including youth participation.

Where

Kahului. Contact the hālau for the class location.

Ages / eligibility

Keiki and youth classes, grouped by age

Hula and Hawaiian cultural education with a keiki performance and competition pathway.

Where

Pukalani / Upcountry. Contact the hālau for the class location.

Ages / eligibility

Keiki and youth classes, grouped by age

Hawaiian hula training for young dancers, including cultural learning and performance.

Where

Maui. Contact the hālau for the class location.

Ages / eligibility

Keiki and youth classes, grouped by age

A Hawaiian cultural youth program including hula, oli, fishing, canoe paddling, storytelling and mālama ʻāina. It is a broader cultural program rather than a standalone dance studio.

Where

Molokaʻi

Ages / eligibility

ʻŌpio kāne ages 13–17

Season / sessions

2026 program: monthly Fridays, March 20–December 18, plus a June camp.

Youth performing arts with 6–8 week sessions in dance, acting and music planned for 2026–27. Contact LAPA about upcoming dance sessions.

Where

Lānaʻi City

Ages / eligibility

Youth ages 4–18