UCSB’s Iaorana Te Otea hosted its annual Winter Lū‘au on Jan. 18, showcasing Hawaiian hula dancing, drumming and solo performances.

The more lively ‘auana or modern style features faster rhythms influenced by Western music and tells tales of more contemporary Hawai’i. Judges evaluate each hālau hula on criteria like ...

A riveting lineup of international and local talent delivers world-class acrobatics, outrageous comedy, mesmerising hula, and captivating music in this lively celebration of Hawai‘i. The compelling ...

To keep a Hula-Hoop aloft, it helps to be in shape — literally. Experiments with gyrating, hoop-slinging robots have revealed how these spinning rings stay up despite the pull of gravity.

Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne is set to breathe new life into an ancient Hawaiian legend with The Return of Kapaemahu. This groundbreaking live performance premieres on January 22, 2025 ...

Hula hooping is so commonplace that we may overlook some interesting questions it raises: "What keeps a hula hoop up against gravity?" and "Are some body types better for hula hooping than others?

Some version of the Hula-Hoop has been around for millennia, but the popular plastic version was introduced by Wham-O in the 1950s and quickly became a fad. Now, researchers have taken a closer ...

Hula hooping has remained a staple of modern US culture since the 1950s, but people around the world have participated in similar activities for thousands of years. The physics behind maintaining ...

Don't expect a hula-hooping contest on Fremont Street, as the recreational activity is one of many banned in the area. "The use of unicycles, bicycles and other types of cycles, skateboards ...