Our Story
Our Vision
.... is simple:
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Acknowledge the blessings that surround us daily.
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Perpetuate the light & aloha that is our culture & family traditions.
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Connect & elevate yourself along with each the members of our `ohana hula.
Leiali`inani Academy is a family owned and operated Polynesian dance company located in Southern California; based in Cypress. Established in 2005 by Hileka Ali`inani, Leiali`inani Hula Studio is dedicated to the continuum of traditions surrounding hula & family.
Our vision for ourselves & our haumana is to strive towards the evolution of oneself. If you have a desire and love to learn, you are welcome into our `ohana.
We challenge all haumana (students) to open their hearts, connect to history & culture, and build the foundation of moving together as one family, one motion, one heartbeat. There's one thing to teach you all a few hula steps but the hidden lesson is unleashing the mana (spiritual power) within each of us.
We invite you to dance with us.
Our Teachers
Hileka Ali`inani Founder & Owner
Kalia Leiali`inani Co-Owner
Na Alaka`i
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Irmina Kahanuola, Evie Anuhea, Tracy Keahimalie, Leilannie & Shirley Mapumaikonaaloha
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Matalina Kau`imau, Apalila Konane, Annela & Elyse Hokuali`i