Maui Dance & Arts: Explore Hawaii's Heritage

Discover Hawai’i’s heritage through vibrant dance and costumes at Maui’s unique multicultural center. Experience centuries of migrations in an intimate setting.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center - The history of Hawai’i spans many centuries. This vibrant show highlights the thrilling dances of the various cultures that make Hawai’i the “Melting Pot of the Pacific.” Enjoy performances from Hawaii, Tahiti, The Philippines, Korea, Japan, Spain, Mexico, and more. It’s an…
What's Included
  • Live Multicultural Dance Performance
  • English Guide
  • Guided (or Self) Tour of Costume Museum
  • Refreshments
  • Free Parking
  • Crafting Activities - Ti Leaf or Kukui Nut Bracelet
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Maui’s sole multicultural dance and arts center offers a welcoming opportunity to delve into Hawai’i’s rich heritage. The unique costume museum and the “Origins” Dance Spectacular showcase the centuries of migration to Hawaiʻi through vibrant and unforgettable performances. The cozy venue provides a relaxed and informal setting for both learning and entertainment.

Location
Oni Foundation Inc - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center
West Kaahumanu Avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Srfnff
Jun 2, 2025
Enriching and Entertaining for the entire Family - If you want to know what the locals on Maui are up to regarding the arts and history of dance, you don’t want to miss this show. This high quality dance presentation enlists the talents and skills of the foundation halau (school) presenting a myriad of regional dances from Hawaii and Polynesia as well as Mexico, Spain and the Philippines. Included is a well crafted historical narrative regarding how these various dances came to Hawaii, including especially Maui. This is an event for the entire family and a great way to teach cultural dance history without it being in the least boring. Rather all the dances (and the dancers) are captivating. Halau dancers range in age from four years old (really….so cute) up to adults. Also included in the event is a crafts project and snacks and drinks. I think this is the best value for entertainment on Maui that also supports the dedicated locals who both manage and teach at the Wonderful World of Aloha. Don’t miss it!
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Srfnff
Jun 2, 2025
Astonishing and M☆RVEL♡US Performances! - We had already fallen in love with this dance company at their weekly free Polynesian dance performances in Wailea They performTuesdays at 5:30 @ "The Shops", So we were delighted to find out about the Multicultural Dance Spectacular! It is indeed SPECTACULAR! I was gobsmacked throughout! Live music (mostly), with a narrative taking us through the history of the Hawaiian Islands. Because the history is so diverse, the performance includes many different cultures and ethnicities. The dancers (elite athletes) were preciise in their coordinated movements. The costumes are magnificent!! Well worth ones time to bask in the glow of this show!! And visit their museum...
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Mayteisabellao
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing performance - The performance and dancers were amazing. Loved their enthusiasm. The songs and music was excellent. The guide of tour of museum was funny and knowledgeable.
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Malialokalia
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing Night Out! - This performance educational, fun and inspiring. It brought together the many cultures that make up Hawaii and amazing fun facts. The dancers were beautiful and the guided tour was fun. Will recommend to friends and families.
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Bro4572hp
Jun 2, 2025
Recommend for locals and tourists, great show. - Love the hosts, the atmosphere, the history lessons, all around great experience, highly recommended 😊 it was great learning how all the cultures that have effected each other over time.
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Debbrandt72
May 12, 2025
Wonderful Learning Event on Maui - I loved the cultural event that we went to last evening. The costumes, the dancing, the instruments, the history of those who settled and have been a part of Hawaii’s culture were all amazing. I loved it! Since it was Mother’s Day, we got dinner and all kinds of snacks. The mothers received leis made of leaves and, as a craft, we used these same type of leaves to make rosebuds. We were lead on a tour of 3 rooms that showed artifacts and costumes with written explanations of any island or country that have had an influence in Hawaii’s history. These rooms are open daily for you to visit. The dance program also reflected the various cultures that have influence in Hawaii’s culture. It was nothing short of amazing and of professional quality in terms of costumes, music, and dance routines. I highly recommend that you put a visit, activity or ticketed event at the Oni Foundation Inc. - Wonderful World of Aloha Cultural Activity Center on your list of things to do when visiting Maui.
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Noramac1500
May 3, 2025
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! If you want to learn about Hawaii, its culture and be entertained, THIS IS THE SHOW!!! - What an amazing experience! The venue is about 10 min. short walk from the Kahului Harbor and for those who drive there’s ample parking. We enjoyed making kukui nut bracelets that we could take home for souvenirs while we had some light refreshments. The mochi and macadamia nuts were my favorite. Loved the cultural tour especially Kuulei’s fun facts… she sure made it fun! I learned so much about the Hawaiian culture I definitely came out with deeper understanding why Hawaii is the Hawaii that we know today, and what makes it unique and so rich in culture. I was blown away by the cultural show at the end. The performers were amazing, that was absolutely top notch entertainment! I especially loved how the dancers came out in their costumes for meet and greet after the show- perfect photo ops! Definitely worth seeing. If you want to learn more about Hawaii and be entertained, this is the show!
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846gigib
Mar 17, 2025
Wonderful of Aloha ONLY @ Queen Ka’ahumanu Center - The BEST Experience I’ve had in YEARS!!!! The migration tour, crafts and dance experience is something you can only get with The Wonderful World of Aloha! THIS is a M U S T S E E shoe you don’t want to miss!
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P5038leclaudinep
Mar 17, 2025
Must see! - We especially enjoyed the celebration of cultures in Hawaii. Museum was educational and entertaining. Mahalo nui loa.
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Maryjoh326
Mar 6, 2025
Amazing dancing! - An incredible experience! We were greeted with a warm Hawaiian welcome. There was a generous variety of snacks that we could choose from before starting our Hawaiian bracelet. We then had a tour of the 3 rooms that encompassed the history and dance dress of the South Pacific and Hawaiian people. We ended the evening with an amazing display of dance - from the many influences on Hawaiian Culture. It was very professionally done. There were all ages of dancers who take lessons at the Cultural Activity Center. A must do when in Kahului.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).