Appalachian Hula Academy of Ohio

Hula is a fun, low impact, aerobic & anaerobic way to exercise your body, mind & spirit. Sharing aloha spirit through Dance, Education and Performance

Why Appalachian Hula Academy of Ohio?Located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Zanesville, Ohio near the Muskingum and Licking rivers our name was chosen to honor the area our halau is fortunate to be located. At one time a large portion of the Appalachian area had been extremely lush and verdant much like Hawai'i.Appalachian Hula Academy of Ohio is dedicated to perpetuating the traditions, culture, language, music and histories of the Hawaiian people and hula through education and performance. As the art and grace of the hula contains much mana'o (knowledge).You will find the experience of hula halau to be welcoming, wholesome, uplifting and fun. As well as a viable form of healthy exercise. Did you know that hula has a Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) rating ranging from 5.7 to 7.5 depending upon intensity?Did you know there was a 5 year study, Hula Enabling Lifestyle Adaptation (HELA), that established hula as a viable post cardiac therapy?Did you know that some types of frequent dance practice can lower your risk of Alzheimer's and dementia by 76%?