The “I Love Hula” class is a perfect opportunity to enjoy hula fundamentals while uplifting your spirit. This class focuses on the basic steps and hand motions of hula. You learn to put all the pieces together into one integrated whole hula. Doris welcomes and makes time for any questions you may have about the choreography or how to perform specific movements. Most importantly, Doris emphasizes dancing with a pure and joyful heart. Sharing these graceful dances together will surely fill your soul!

Doris Morisaki

With over 8,000 hours of training under Mālia Helelā, kumu hula (master teacher of hula), Doris has earned the respected role of alakaʻi hula (hula leader). She brings her dancing to life by singing and playing the ʻukulele—following the inspiring example of her teacher.

Born in Hawaiʻi to Japanese parents, Doris grew up bilingual in Japanese and English. A true daughter of the islands, she radiates warmth, authenticity, and a deep love for what she does. Whether teaching or simply sharing aloha, Doris’s joyful spirit leaves a lasting impression. Her time at Hilton Hawaiian Village sparked her passion for sharing the beauty of her island home in every way she can.

Doris first stepped into dance at the University of Hawaiʻi, where she also met her husband, Mark, in a ballroom class. Since discovering hula ʻauwana in 2013, she’s immersed herself deeply in the art, steadily studying under Kumu Mālia. This journey has only strengthened her connection to hula—and sparked a growing desire to learn the Hawaiian language as well.

Doris humbly aspires to embody the grace and sacredness of hula, offering her knowledge and joy generously. For her, hula is not just a dance—it’s a path to becoming a better person, one danced with a pure heart and a joyful smile.