12M views · 8.9K reactions | Hula dancing is more than grass skirts and leis -- to truly dance hula is a grueling athletic art of bent knees and blisters, and the Merrie Monarch Festival is where the best of the best compete. We followed Kayli Ka'iulani Carr as she danced for the Miss Aloha Hula crown. Wanna see this Great Big Story on your bigger screen? Check us out on Apple TV and Roku! | Great Big Story | Facebook

5.5M views · 128K reactions | #Repost @greatbigstory ・・・ @kekaiokahiki, one of Hawai'i's most famous male hula schools, carries on the tradition of telling warrior stories with dance. Dancers train in the same way as their ancient forbearers, using the land itself as a harsh and unforgiving gym. To dance like a warrior, you need to train like one.  | Ke Kai O Kahiki | Facebook

39M views · 2.8K reactions | It’s a common misconception that hula is just for women. Nope. Men were the first to master the ancient dance form, using it as a way to tell the stories of warriors. Today, the dancers of Ke Kai O Kahiki are carrying on this tradition with the grace, power and strength of the warriors that came before them. | Great Big Story | Facebook