Pricing & Agenda

With the help of our partner the City of Novi, and donations made to PAACOM, we're able to offer 8 hula workshops with great pricing options. We hope you can join us!

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Retreat Location

Hosted by the City of Novi, MI we're returning to the beautiful Lakeshore Community Building for the 2026 Great Lakes Hula Retreat.

601 S. Lake Drive
Novi, MI 48377

Pricing

Special pricing is available to Kūikanani Members.
Enter the discount code given to you by your branch leader to see discounted pricing. USE THE SAME DISCOUNT CODE AT CHECKOUT TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT!

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Early Bird

Adult Dance & Ho'opa'a Workshops

$105

$125

Choose from our Hula Auana, Kahiko, Christmas or Ho'opa'a workshops.

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Early Bird

Keiki (Kids) Auana & Kahiko Workshops

$55

$75

This year we are offering two Keiki (Kids) workshops. Enroll in one or both at this link.

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All workshops include Haki Kino (warm-ups) prior to the session. Early bird pricing ends September 18, 2026.

Agenda

Friday, October 2, 2026

6:00 PM Haki Kino (warm-ups & basics)
Michigan Instructors

6:30 PM Christmas Mele (all levels)
Kumu Kau'i

8:30 PM Done for the day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

8:30 AM Haki Kino (warm-ups & basics)
Michigan Instructors

9:00 AM Hula 'Auana (all levels)
Kumu Kau'i

11:00 AM Lunch**

11:45 AM Hula 'Auana with Ipu Heke 'Ole (all levels)
Kumu Kau'i

1:45 PM Break

2:00 PM Hula Kahiko Ho'opa'a with Ipu Heke****
Kumu Kau'i

4:00 PM Break

4:15 PM Keiki Hula 'Auana
Kumu Kau'i

5:30 PM Done for the day

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Halau Activity Night***

Sunday, October 4, 2026

10:30 AM Keiki Hula Kahiko
Kumu Kau'i

12:00 PM Lunch**

12:30 PM Hula 'Auana Advanced (open to all)*
Kumu Kau'i

2:30 PM Break

2:45 PM Hula Kahiko (all levels) + Ho'opa'a Workshop Participants
Kumu Kau'i

4:45 PM Farewells

5:00 PM Workshops end. Mahalo!

* Advanced workshops will be challenging and intense. If you enroll and are unable to complete the workshop, we will not be able to offer refunds. If you consider yourself a beginner, please do not sign up for the advanced workshops. Mahalo!

** Lunch and dinner are not included in the workshop pricing. You are welcome to bring or order in your lunch, or drive to a nearby restaurant.

*** All are welcome to join us for Dinner & Social with Kumu Kau'i. Details will be shared once plans are finalized. This will be at a restaurant local to the retreat venue and the costs will not be included in workshop pricing.

**** Hula Kahiko Ho'opa'a with Ipu Heke is open to all adults. You are not required to bring your own Ipu Heke if you do not own one. The workshop will familiarize you with the different beats and techniques. We will have a limited number of Ipu Heke available for use during the workshop. If you are interested in investing in an Ipu Heke, we recommend purchasing one from Aloha Hula Supply.

Official 2026 Great Lakes Hula Merchandise

2026 Great Lakes Hula Sunset Design

A sleek design featuring a retro sunset gradient and hula dancer.

2026 Great Lakes Hula Michigan Design

A stylish design featuring the Great Lakes.

Explore the Great Lakes Hula 2026 Collection for a variety of shirts and tanks featuring this year's new designs.

All items will be shipped directly to you from our printing partner. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

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Hotel Information

We recommend booking a room at the Tru by Hilton Novi Detroit. This is a brand new, comfortable hotel and it's just down the road from workshops. Rooms are available starting from $115 per night.

40255 West 13 Mile
Novi, MI 48377

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