Hula lessons and entertainment
 
 
Besides sewing, arts and crafts, and many more classes that I teach, I also teach Polynesian dancing to children via my Kinderhula   and  Polynesian Dance Studio programs.
 
I offer an authentic cultural experience.
 
Experience Authentic Polynesian Lessons and Entertainment
 We offer
** Basic Hula & Tahitian/ Polynesian dance classes
** Intermediate Hula & Tahitian/ Polynesian dance classes
** Private dance classes
** Polynesian dance entertainment and audience lesson
** Kids' parties
** Other special events involving Polynesian culture
 
Hula and Tahitian classes available:
 
Summer schedule (August and September 2010):
 
Wednesdays at the Studio:
6 to 6:45 pm Ages 4 to 12
 
Saturdays at the Studio:
1 to 1:45 pm Hula for Families - all ages
 
 
Fall and Winter 2010 to 2011 
 
Classes via Newport News Parks, Recreation, and Tourism:
 
Fitness Hula
 
&
 
Hula and Tahitian for Kids (ages 5 to 17)
Rivervew Gymnastics Center Wednesdays 6 to 6:45 pm
Fall session: October 6, 2010 to December 8, 2010
Winter session: January 19, 2010, to March 23, 2011
 
* Please be sure that I am listed as the instructor for these classes to get an authentic cultural experience. I guarantee it. Learn from a real islandgirl! :) Mahalo nui!
 

You will learn authentic Polynesian dance techniques, dance steps, and protocol.

For example, some Hawaiian hula dance steps you/your child will learn correctly:

`Ai ha`a
`Ami
`Ami kuku
`Ami `oniu 
Hela  
Holo 
Kaholo
Kawelu, Kalakaua 
Ki`i, Waewae Ki`i
Lele
Lele `Uwehe
`Uwehe,`uehe,`uweke 
Ku`i 
Ka'o
 
and more! 

Some Hawaiian implements you will use:
 
ipu - a single gourd drum used for some dances
ipu heke - a double gourd drum
ʻiliʻili - water-worn lava stone used like castanets
ʻuli'uli - feathered gourd rattles
puʻili - split bamboo sticks

Coming soon:

kalaʻau - rhythm sticks
pahu - sharkskin covered drum and is considered sacred
puniu - small knee drum made of a coconut shell

 

* other Polynesian dance steps and list of implements will be added to this page soon

My mission is to perpetuate my culture. I am a native, a real islandgirl, and I am really, really proud of it. :) I love both Polynesians and Polynesians at heart... and hula really is for everyone! :) I provide authentic Polynesian dance instruction and entertainment to all of my students and clients. I guarantee it.

 
You really do get an authentic cultural experience from a real islandgirl.  :) What better way to learn Polynesian culture and dancing than from a real native!
 
Aloha pumehana to all!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Last year (May 7, 2009) our keiki (child) dancers performed at the HQ TRADOC and Fort Monroe's Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Observation (Fort Monroe Theater). Special thanks to Mary Eisenhauer and Robert Belleza for coordinating with us and thanks to the men and women who serve our country. Thanks for letting me share my culture.
 
Performing E Huli Makou and Pupu Hinuhinu
  
 
 
Recognition and thanks by Colonel Bobby Lipscomb, Jr.
 
  
 
 
 
We also performed at Fort Eustis. Guest speaker was Allen Hoe. Special thanks to Captain Leonani York for inviting us.  
  
 
 
We have also performed at parties and other special events.  
 
We are the featured performers at the Great Wolf Lodge's Raccoon Lagoon for the summer of 2010. Come see us!
 
 
 
 
Please contact me for more information if you would like to learn Polynesian dancing or have us perform at your next special event. Mahalo ! (Thank you!)

Pupukahi i holomua.

Unite to move forward.