Breakfast Television
"Dina and Sid learn the traditional Polynesian dance form, hula — with director Joanne Vicencio."
Watch the segment
Bookings & press
Bookings & Press Inquiries.
Coverage of our work — almost all of it earned through AlohaFest Toronto, which our hālau presents each summer at Mel Lastman Square. Below: the real TV segments and articles we've been featured in, plus how to book the hālau directly for performances or interviews.
On Canadian television
Watch The Segments
CP24 Breakfast
"Director Joanne Vicencio shares the Aloha spirit live on CP24 Breakfast ahead of the festival."
Watch the segment In the press
Written Coverage
Toronto.com
"This free festival is Toronto's first and only celebration of Hawaiian culture."
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BlogTO
"A day full of Hawaiian treats, cultural music and dance performances, and unique local finds."
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Curiocity
"Toronto's Hawaiian festival will bring Aloha spirit to the city this weekend."
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Over Here Toronto
"Inclusive, joyful, and rooted in community — a warm, positive vibe in the middle of the city."
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Family Fun Canada
"A free event that shines bright at Mel Lastman Square — a united celebration of Polynesian culture."
Read article From the city
"Events like AlohaFest play an integral role in making Toronto a lively and welcoming city, one where everyone is welcome."
— Councillor Lily Cheng · City of Toronto · 2023
Book the hālau
For Performances & Events
We perform at weddings, corporate gatherings, community hoʻolauleʻa, school cultural days and city events across the GTA. Group sizes and program length flex to your event — write to us with the date, venue and a sentence or two on what you're putting together, and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.
info@hulaikala.com Press & media
For interviews & segments
Kumu Joanne is available for TV, radio and print interviews — especially in the lead-up to AlohaFest. We can usually accommodate same-week bookings.
Press contact
Phone
(647) 478-5871
For full festival press resources — fast facts, boilerplate, downloadable logos — visit the AlohaFest Toronto press kit.
E komo mai · Welcome
Come Dance With Us.
Whether you've danced your whole life or have never set foot in a hālau, there's a place for you here. Reach out to Kumu Joanne to arrange a visit.