Hula is the Heartbeat, a celebration of Hawaiian music with mele by Keauhou and hula showcasing the largest lineup of hālau (hula schools) in the festival’s history, with performances from five of Maui’s most prestigious hālau:

Hālau Kamaluokaleihulu - Kumu Hula Kahulu Maluo-Pearson
Hālau Hula Kauluokalā - Kumu Hula Uluwehi Guerrero
Hālau o Ka Hanu Lehua - Kumu Hula Kamaka Kukona
Hālau Kekuaokalāʻauʻalaʻiliahi - nā Kumu Hula 'Iliahi and Haunani Paredes
Hālau Nā Lei Kaumaka O Uka - Kumu Hula Napua Silva