April Hōkūlani Espaniola is a hula ʻolapa with Hālau o Keikialiʻi under the direction of Kumu Hula Kawika Alfiche, where she has studied and danced for over 20 years. Deeply committed to preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian culture, Hōkūlani has dedicated her life to learning, teaching, and sharing the traditions of Hawaiʻi through hula and the cultural arts. She believes hula is more than dance—it is a living expression of history, language, and aloha. Through workshops, performances, and cultural presentations, she continues to inspire students and audiences around the world, sharing the beauty and ʻike (knowledge) of Hawaiʻi with authenticity, humility, and passion.