Hui Hula 'O Punahele is first and foremost a school whose purpose is to perpetuate an authentic understanding of Polynesian culture and arts. There are Polynesians and non-Polynesians alike in the group and all members of the halau consider themselves Polynesian-at-heart, making it a goal to conduct themselves with respect for each other and Polynesian culture. The hula halau (hula school) is based in St. Peters, MO, but students travel from all over the St. Louis Metro area to dance and learn. Students have the opportunity to learn about many of the Polynesian cultures, including the dances of the Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori, and Samoan people. Our dancers and Tahitian drummers have the opportunity to do intensive training