About Kumu Rachel ~
In my 35+ years of dancing hula, I have had the honor and privilege to have studied under some of Hawai'i's greatest kumu hula masters:
  • Kumu Hula William Wallace
  • Kumu Hula Rachel Kamakana
  • Kumu Hula Moana Dudoit
  • Kumu Hula Etua Lopes
  • Kumu Hula Keali'i Reichel
  • Kumu Hula Uluwehi Guerrero
  • Kumu Hula Napua Greig & Kahulu Maluo-Huber
Competed in a number of recognized competitions:
  • Merrie Monarch
  • Kamehameha Hula competition
  • Kalakaua Hula Festival
  • Mokihana Hula Festival
  • International Hula Competition
Performed at:
  • Carnegie Hall (New York)
  • Hawai'i Theater (Honolulu)
  • Maui Arts and Cultural Center (Kahului)
  • Golfing With the Stars (Maui)
  • Hotel Lu'au Shows (Marriot, Hyatt, King Kamehameha Hotel, Hulihe'e Palace)
Been teaching Keiki Hula Classes since 1996.

Taught Hawaiian Culture 1991-2006, including hula, songs and language at Kamehameha Schools (Kona and Maui). Key responsibility: May Day Program

Currently teaching Hawaiiana at Koloa Elemantary School (Kaua'i) 2008-present. Key responsibilities include May Day Programs, choir classes and adult hula classes.
Kumu Rachel Demonstrates Hula
Kumu Rachel Iha