Cirque du Soleil's Waikiki show is hiring local hula dancers, a rare paid opening for Hawaii performers.

• 'Auana, the Cirque show in Waikiki, is holding an open casting call for hula dancers to join its cast.
• The tryout runs Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel.
• Dancers need to be free every night from Wednesday through Sunday for the contract.
• Anyone interested should sign up online ahead of time, by October 23.

Outlook: Expect a strong local turnout, with new cast members likely added for the show's nightly Waikiki run.