Aloha Kakou!

Welcome to our dance school and performances. We invite you to come and experience Hawaii via the dances, chants, language and culture associated Polynesia! Tahitian Dancing is not a hobby, ITS A LIFESTYLE!

Under the direction of Mili'aulani Newalu-Young and Kahea Newalu-Morton. My mother & Aunty (Na Kumu Hula) both come from 2 different hula traditions Mother (Kahea) Lived with Kumu Hula, Kau'i Zuttermeister of Kaneohe O'ahu for over 9 years and baby sat Noenoe for Aunty.

Aunty (Mili'aulani) Learned from Kumu Hula, Mary Wong of Kaneohe O'ahu.

She is the 2nd Miss Aloha Hula Winner of Merrie Monarch

Continues her traditions in Waikoloa, Hawaii, Halau O 'Aulani

They were one of the few masters of the early mid-stages of the revival of hula. Competitively, they were one of the first to enter Merrie Monarch, Keiki Hula, Maui Hula, Kamehameha, Kauai Fete and many other festivals in the 1960s to present.

Kahea since retired in 1985 and ‘ Uniki me, her youngest daughter J. Kahealani Silva to Kumu Hula in a private setting.

Under the direction of Naninohea Kapana & Kumu Hula, J Kahealani Silva Kapana.

aka; Tiare Apetahi, Apetahi, Halau O Kahealani, Hula Halau O Kahealani and finally;

Puka Imua Lanakila Halau Hula & Hot Lavalava Productions.

  • 1985 Miss Tahiti Vahine 2nd place Soloist winner Kahealani Silva,
  • 1986 Miss Tahiti Vahine, 1st place Soloist winner – Kahealani Silva
  • 1987 Overall Group Winners Tahiti Fete
  • 1988 Group Winners Tahiti Fete
  • 1992 Ote'a, Ahuroa, Pareu, Costume Designer for Miss Tahiti Pageant Winner (Ms. Ki’iwaikapu Young).
  • 2000 Wai'anae Christmas Parade Float Winner.
  • 2001 Hilo Tahiti Fete Winners in Ote'a and 'Aparima (Jr. Division Categories) and Best in Traditional Costume Ote'a and 'Aparima
  • 2002 Kauai Polynesian Festival Winners in Ote'a, 'Aparima, Drumming, Soloists, Maori Group, Winners in Designing of Costumes in both Ote'a and 'Aparima.
  • 2003 Winner in the Miss Hawaiian Tropic in Honolulu, Hawaii & Kalihi Business Parade Float participants.
  • 2004 Shelby Kapana 2nd runner up Las Vegas Ori Tahiti soloist, 2005 Heiva I LV- Best In Ote'a Amui.
  • 2006 1st all women Tahitian Drum group in Las Vegas at Jimmy Buffets.
  • 2007 Hilo Tahiti Fete 1st place Tamarii Aparima, Music and Drumming, 2nd runner up in Ote'a. Best in Ote'a.
  • 2008 South Hilo Huli Rotary Club Annual Fundraiser, 2008 Hilo Tahiti Fete 1st runner up Tamarii Otea/Aparima, 2nd runner up Group Aparima. Hula participation in the Hilo's Queen Lili'u'okalani Gardens' lei ceremonies.
  • 2009 South Hilo Huli & Puna Rotary Club Annual Fundraisers, Mehetia Productions Fete & Kalihi Christmas Parade. 2010 Heiva I Honolulu, Kauai Polynesian Festival & 2011 Keiki Hula Competition.

 

Aloha Mai! Our Mission is to perpetuate our Hula and Polynesian Culture via language, traditional values, music, dance and spiritual awareness. Which allows the members to connect with their ancestors and their community at large.  Goals for Hula/Tahitian Competitions and Non-competitive hula events are coming in the near future. Polynesian Performances in the State of Hawaii and Worldwide!

1st Location: 46-020 Alaloa Street in KANEOHE at the Hula Preservation Society’s Hale Pulelehua Halau at Windward Business Center. #845.0861

2nd Location: 2130 N. King Street, Suite 9, Honolulu, Hawaii. #845.0861 ask for Naninohea Kapana. Puka Imua Lanakila Halau & Hot Lavalava Productions. (OFFICE)

3rd Location: Hilo HI #808-554-9108 ask for Kumu Hula, Leihua Ah Choy Lani Havaiki Productions & HI UKC - Hilo Bullies In Paradise Dog Shows.

4th Location: Waikoloa, HI 808-557-1387