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Come and join us for Tahitian dance classes now being held in Pearl City.

Aloha to Our Ward Tahitian Classes

I am sad to announce that we will be closing our Ward Center for adult Tahitian classes. Attendance was too low and unfortunately, we have to close this location. 

We will continue to offer the Keiki Hula classes at Ward Center. 

Wednesdays: Kewalo Room

Time: 5-5:45pm. 

I apologize, to those that were faithful in their attendance to the adult Tahitian Class.

Mahalo,

Sanoe

Seeking Male Hula Instructors

Akala Dance Studio is seeking a Male instructor. Knowledge of Hula and Tahitian a must. Qualified individuals may also be apart of our professional production dance team. Pay is negotiable. Call Sanoe at 808-206-2300 for more information. 

Also looking for new female and male dancers to join our professional production team. Qualified dancers will have a minimum of 3 years professional dancing experience. Call Sanoe at 808-206-2300 for more information. Weekly auditions can be arranged with Sanoe.

Hula Lessons Oahu

Akala Dance Studio is a Hula Halau based in Ewa Beach, on the island of Oahu. Our main location is at the Ewa Community Church. Come and join us for some of the best Hula Lessons in Hawaii. We offer classes to suit every stage of dancer from beginner all the way to professional. We will be adding new class locations soon. Make sure you check back often to see our updates. Below is our schedule of classes. If you have any questions contact Sanoe at 808-206-2300.

EWA- Ewa Community Church (Renton Road)

91-1258 Renton Road, Ewa Beach HI

(BIG WHITE Church AFTER the Ewa Elementary School when coming from the MAIN road
- NOT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH! some people get mistaken and wait there for classes to begin. PLEASE be sure to go to the back of the “EWA COMMUNITY CHURCH”) Mahalo!

Tuesdays   (SEASONAL SCHEDULE- Hula and Tahitian Rotates)
Elua Class (7-11yrs old)                                    4:00pm – 4:45pm
Elua Class 2 (inter. level 7-11yrs old)              5:00pm – 5:45pm
Elima Ladies Beginners (Hula Class Only)      6:00pm-6:45pm

Thursdays
Ekolu Class (12- teenagers)                            4:00pm – 4:45pm
Ekahi Class (4 – 6yrs old)                                 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Eha Class (teens and up advanced)               7:00pm – 7:45pm
*PRODUCTION PERFORMERS REHEARSALS      6:00pm – 6:45pm

SATURDAYS

TAHITIAN for ages 4 and up –   5:00pm-5:45pm

Additional practice for enrolled dancers/ beginners class for Tahitian dancers!  Make sure you bring a towel and water, and be prepared to sweat!

Hula Classes at Akala Dance Studio

Hula dancing is part of what makes the Hawaiian Culture so unique. we hold local hula classes in Hawaii. Our main location is at the Ewa Community Church off of Renton Rd. Click Here for a full schedule of our events. You can also check out our Locations and Fees page. 

Here is a peak inside one our Hula Classes. 

Tahitian Classes in Hawaii

Aloha!

Here is an inside look at one of our Tahitian classes in Ewa Beach. The song they are dancing to is "Tahiti Tahiti". This is a very popular song amongst the popular Halaus. Watching these dancers at practice at Akala Dance Studio, makes me want to jump up and join in on the fun. This video was shot with my IPhone. I hope you will joins us for a class sometime. Click here to see our schedule of classes.

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New Tahitian Class at Akala Dance Studio

Akala Dance Studio is proud to announce the addition of a brand new Tahitian Dance class now being offered on Saturdays! Ages for this Tahitian class are ages 4 and up. They will have an opportunity to learn the basic movements of tahitian dancing, and will put these steps together in an exciting dance combination. 

There are many shows throughout the year where your child will be able to showcase the dances she is learning. Come and join us for our  brand new Tahitian Class at Akala Dance Studio. We are located in the Christian Community Church off of Renton Rd. Hope to see you there. 

Graduation Luau and The Best Hula Lessons On Oahu

Graduation is less than a month away for most Hawaii High Schools and Colleges. Late May through June is when you can expect most of the Graduation Parties to take place. If you are planning a Graduation Luau, call Akala Dance Studio to provide authentic Polynesian entertainment. Our calendar is filling up, so please reserve your spot today. Ask Sanoe for the GRAD PARTY SPECIAL, for a special discount off of your dance package.

Akala Dance Studio was honored to be asked to perform for  Courtney Coleman- AKA "Miss Teen Hawaii 2010" Graduation Party. We brought our professional dancers to entertain the guests. The party was excellent and she was very impressed with the performance from Akala Dance Studio. 

Miss Teen Hawaii was so impressed, that she has decided to join Akala Dance Studio, to learn how to Hula and Tahitian Dance. Courtney now performs as a Principle dancer in Akala Dance Studio production shows. 

Akala Dance Studio provides some of the best Hula and Tahitian lessons on Oahu. Just ask Miss Teen Hawaii- Courtney Coleman. If you are interested in learning Hula or Tahitian Dance from the best dance studio on the West side of Oahu, call Sanoe at 808-206-2300. Tell her Aunty Connie sent you and get your first group dance lesson (at the Makakilo, Ewa, or Waikiki location) FOR FREE!

Things To Do On Oahu

Being a lifelong resident on Oahu, I sometimes get questions from tourists on what kind of activities to do on Oahu. 

I have developed a team of local specialists that can provide many activities for you and your family. Favorite activities include snorkeling, hiking, hula lessons, and more. We can also provide you with a tour guide on our Circle Island Tour. See all the famous landmarks by someone who knows this island from heart. 

Prices will vary. Please call Sanoe at 808-206-2300 for prices. 

Hire Akala Dance Studio Hula Dancers For Your Grad Party!

It's Official! People are starting to plan their graduation parties. I received my first Grad party invitation in the mail the other day. Graduations in Hawaii, like other states are a huge right of passage for the participants. It symbolizes the transition from student to adult. 

What makes Hawaii so unique is the way we celebrate our recent graduates. Flower leis adorn the necks of the graduates piled up so high that you can barely see their eyeballs. After the ceremony, expect a HUGE LUAU to celebrate. 

A Graduation Luau would not be complete without Authentic Hawaiian Entertainment. The professional Hula Dancers at Akala Dance Studio will put on an amazing show for you. We have packages to suit any budget. Our dancers will bring an exciting energy to any event. But you need to book your show now, our your date might not be available. 

If you would like to book Hula Dancers for your Grad Party please call Sanoe at 808-206-2300. You have to tell her Aunty Connie sent you to get the "GRAD PARTY DISCOUNT". 

Aloha!

Waikiki Hula Classes And Family Fun!

Akala Dance Studio offers classes on the island of Oahu. Although our main studio location is in Ewa Beach on the west side of the island, our most popular class has to be the Waikiki class. 

Friday Nights in Waikiki its all about Tahitian Dancing! We are talking explosive drum beats, hip shaking, tummy tightening, Tahitian dance party. 

We hold classes every Friday night from 7:00pm-7:45pm. All ages are welcome to attend. We meet at the Waikiki Community Center. Classes are $35 per month. The classes usually last about 45 minutes to an hour. 

If you are visiting Hawaii and are looking for an inexpensive Hawaiian activity, come and join us for a Tahitian Dance class.If you tell Sanoe that Aunty Connie sent you, you will get your Tahitian dance class for free. 

If you would prefer a private lesson at your hotel room, we can accommodate that request and come to you. Tell Sanoe Aunty Connie sent you for 10% off of your private lesson fee. 

                                                  

Lovely Hula Hands

The beautiful thing about Hawaiian Hula is how you can not know a single word of the Hawaiian Language, but you know exactly what the dancer is telling the story about. 

The power of the story is in the "Lovely Hula Hands". With your hands you can tell stories of oceans, journeys, love, loss, friendship and more. 

Watch this youtube video to see what I am talking about. These girls are so young, yet they are full of confidence and grace. I love how the one in the front is so natural and so sweet. Dancing with their Hula Ohana really boosts their self esteem, and it makes me happy to see how much they love what they are doing. 

If you are a parent on Oahu Hawaii to a young girl that you think would want to be like this lovely little hula dancer, please call Sanoe of Akala Dance Studio at 808-208-2300. You can enroll your daughter in Hula Lessons to learn how to use her "Lovely Hula Hands" There are special discounts if she has a friend or sister that would like to dance too. 

Please tell them that "Aunty Bambi" sent you, so you can get your first Hula Lesson for Free. Aloha. 

Free Hula Lessons for Kids

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Did you know that February is International Friensdhip Month? At Akala Dance Studio, here in Hawaii we are celebrating International Friendship Month all month long. 

In honor of this special month, we would like to honor what the true spirit of Aloha is by sharing what we love, our love of dance with you our friends. To celebrate, we are offering a  FREE DANCE CLASS to anyone who comes to one of our dance classes and BRINGS A FRIEND. You can call Sanoe at 808-206-2300 to find out about locations and class schedules. 

(You have to say Aunty Bambi sent you, so they know your class is FREE.)

If you watch the youtube video above, you will see the girls of Akala Dance Studio perform to Little Grass Shack, which is a very popular song in Hawaii. The girls look like they are having so much fun, and you can tell that they really love what they are doing. 

The kids who come to this studio, they really become like family. They have so much fun every week getting to dance with their fellow Hula Sisters. 

The bond you have when you share something you love, it never goes away. I can speak from experience. I have my own Hula Sister who I used to dance with when I was a child. I am now 30 years old, and when I see my Hula Sister, we are still just like family. :)

When you have something you love, you want to share it with everybody. 

I love to dance. I love to teach, and I love to share that love of dance with everyone who comes to Akala Dance Studio. 

So bring a friend all month, and get a FREE DANCE CLASS. Tell your neighbors, tell your friends, Aunties, Uncles, Cousins, Brothers and Sisters. Together we can celebrate International Friendship Month. See you at the studio. 

Hawaii Wedding Hula

Love is in the Air! 

Monday is Valentine's Day.  The official day to celebrate true love. 

Valentine's Day is a really popular day for couple's to get married. I remember attending a wedding in Hawaii. It was beautiful. The bride surprised her groom with a really special Hula dance. She danced to the Hawaiian Wedding Song. 

The lyrics to the typical Hawaiian Wedding song expresses a deep fondness for finding the right person. In the dance the bride is promising to love her husband forever. It is a beautiful expression of love. 

I remember I danced a special Hula for my husband at my own wedding. It was very special, and my guests really enjoyed it. 

If you are planning on getting married soon and you would like to dance the Hawaiian Wedding Hula for your husband, I would like to suggest you call Sanoe from Akala Dance Studio. One of her professional teachers can come to you at your home, or office, or wherever you feel most comfortable.

If you are not brave enough to dance the hula yourself, the other option would be to hire a professional Polynesian Dance Group. Akala Dance Studio has a group of lovely Hawaiian Hula Dancers that specialize in Wedding Entertainment. They can provide an authentic Hawaiian Luau Experience for you and your guests. Please call Sanoe at 808-206-2300. 

Tell Sanoe you found her online. 

Disney is Looking For Hula Dancers!

Now normally, I would reserve my posts to reflect Hawaii Dance Studios, but this is something I just had to share with you. Disney is looking for Hula Dancers!!! If you know of someone who might be interested in auditioning for the Disney Polynesian Luau in Florida, please share it with them.

 

Walt Disney World - Open Auditions in FL

Walt Disney World

Category: Performer

Description:

Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Disney World Contract, salary incl. Equity Pension, Equity 401K and & Disney Health
$15.24/hour.
Casting Director: Darla Hayward; Auditions Manager: Kent Murrish

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Disney Auditions is seeking male and female Polynesian dancers and male vocalists for the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show performed live at the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, FL. Seeking substitute performers from the local Central Florida area.

The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show is a musical theatre style interpretation of a classic Hawaiian Luau. The show combines traditional Polynesian dance with contemporary music while celebrating the meaning of ‘ohana’ and the spirit of aloha.

Male Vocalists:
Kimo:
Leading man pop tenor to G# who moves well. Strong athletic build a plus. Familiarization with Polynesian dance is preferred but not required.

Howie:
Male comedic pop tenor to G# who moves well. Strong comedic actor with medium build. Familiarization with Polynesian dance is preferred but not required.     

Polynesian Dancers:
Female Dancers:
should be strong in Auana Hula and Tahitian styles of dance. Proficiency in four poi balls and uli uli's is desirable. Please bring implements, sarong, grass skirt and bikini top. A changing area will be provided.

Male Dancers:
should be strong in Kahiko and Awana Hula and Samoan Slap dance. Attire: shirtless with Malo or Pareau. A changing area will be provided

Company:

Walt Disney World

Address:

Orlando, FL 
US

Contact:

[Name Withheld]

Response Method(s):
At Audition

Audition Information

When:

OPEN Auditions (Equity/non-Equity):
Friday, February 25, 2011
10 AM – male and female Polynesian Dancers
1 PM – male vocalists

Where:

at Disney’s Maingate Entertainment Offices
3010 Maingate Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34747

Notes/What to bring:

Vocalists prepare 16 bars of a musical selection and provide music, in the correct key, for the accompanist. Prerecorded music or a cappella auditions are not allowed.

Dancers, be warmed and ready to dance at the beginning of the call. Women dancers bring implements, sarong, grass skirt and bikini top. A changing area will be provided. Men dancers be prepared to be shirtless with Malo or Pareau.

Bring a current non-returnable picture and resume.

Be sure to mention you saw this job on Playbill.com^® 

Hawaii Dance Studio- New Video

Check out the lovely hula dancers of Akala Dance Studio

New Video for Hawaii Dance Studio

Hi Everyone! 

At my Blog Hawaii Dance Studio, I like to share information about different dance studios in Hawaii. I did not know the difference between Kahiko, or Auana, or Tahitian or what. It all seemed like the same thing to me. I needed a dance studio that would not only teach me how to dance but educate me in the traditional Hawaiian customs. 

 I would like to recommend the studio that met my needs when I was looking for a place to take hula lessons.

Please check out their website www.akaladancestudio.wordpress.com. They list all of their classes and locations. 

If you happened to find Akala Dance Studio by reading this blog, I encourage you to at least check out a class. 

If you tell Sanoe that you found their studio online, she will give you your first Tahitian or Hula dance lesson for FREE!

How To Hula Dance

Aloha! I hope you are enjoying your day. I found this video on youtube. It talks about how to do dance Hula. 

I love how Hula is so graceful and beautiful. 

If you are in Hawaii, and want to learn how to dance like these girls, then I invite you to check out a Hula dance class at Akala Dance Studio in Oahu Hawaii. Tell Sanoe, you found her online and you will get your first Hula lesson for free. 

Hawaii Dance Studio

Hi Welcome to Hawaii Dance Studio. I created this blog as a resource for parents in the Hawaii area who are looking for dance classes for their children.

This blog is NOT a place for anyone to bad mouth any other local dance studio. I will be strongly recommending studios that I have personally had a good experience with.

I hope you enjoy this blog. Aloha for now.