According to Buy.com, hula, also known as "hula", is a dance that emphasizes the movement of the hands, feet and waist. Hula is Hawaii's most iconic event, and it can be performed in a variety of ways, by one dancer or by a team of dancers. Forget grass skirts and fixed smiles, hula is a serious affair. And because of the living environment, customs, lifestyle, national character, cultural traditions, religious beliefs and other factors, as well as by the performer's age and gender and other physical conditions, there are thousands of performance skills and styles.