This fad is linked to the hula dancer dash ornaments, in that they both draw inspiration from the Hawaiian islands. From cartoon characters to dancing doodads, there have been tons of different ...

She said she knew she had strong competition from other dancers who “are absolutely amazing.” Kamakaokalani danced to “Lei No Kapi’olani” for her hula kahiko, or ancient hula.

KAIELUA, Hawaii — Among my career aspirations, it is safe to say that “hula dancer” never rose to the top. But there I was not long ago, lunching on fish tacos at a tiny shopping plaza on ...