Island Hawaiian Studios

04/19/2023

Bay Area Dance Week starts this weekend!
Reigster on Bopsidy for free classes with Hālau Makana at Island Hawaiian Studios in Alameda.
This Sunday, April 23rd
Intro to Adult Hula ~ Sunday, 1 - 2 pm
https://www.bopsidy.com/e/1580
Intro to ‘Ori Tahiti (Tahitian Dance) ~ 3 - 4 pm
https://www.bopsidy.com/e/1582
It's gonna be a Funday Sunday! ☺️🌴🌺

Dancers will learn a few Tahitian dance steps & a bit of the dance history. Class attire: Women: well-fitted t-shirt or tank top over a sports bra, bike shorts or leggings & sarong if you have one. Some loaner pāreu/sarong available. Men: well-fitted t-shirt/tank top (not oversized) & well-fitted k...

04/07/2022

It's not too late to join our Spring Sessions. Who are you bringing to dance with you?

01/18/2022

Beginners and Refreshers alike will discover the beauty and culture of traditional Hula and 'Ori Tahiti.

All classes are hybrid. Registrants who wish to attend in-person will need to show their vaccination card and ID. Masks must be worn at all times in the studio.

Let's start this cultural journey!

09/12/2021

It's not too late to join us on this fun dance journey through Hawai'i, Tahiti and New Zealand. All classes are Hybrid ~ in-person wearing a mask or online via Zoom.

Classes meet at Island Hawaiian Studios in Alameda.

08/29/2021

Looking for something new this Fall? Follow our journey as we share the similarities and differences between the dances of Hawai'i, Tahiti and New Zealand. We'll introduce you to basic steps and hand motions, concepts of storytelling and some cultural history. Fun for all ages!

All classes are hybrid ~ join us in-person with masks, or online via zoom.

Share our information and invite family and friends to join you.

Register at HalauMakana.com
[email protected]
(415) 652-2629

02/25/2021

Let's usher in Spring with Hula! Virtual session starts in a couple of weeks. Come join the fun!

10/30/2019

ALAMEDA KANIKAPILA
is changed to
~ Sat Nov 30th ~
No Kanikapila on the 23rd

06/19/2019

Summer Sessions 2019

July 8th - August 14th

Introductory classes for
Keiki Hula, Adult Hula, Tahitian Dance

Visit HalauMakana.com to register

06/19/2019

Summer Sessions ~ 7/8 - 8/14
Introductory classes for
Keiki Hula, Adult Hula & Tahitian Dance
Register at HalauMakana.com

04/19/2019

Bay Area Dance Week ~ celebrate with Hālau Makana!

Free Classes at Island Hawaiian Studios

Polynesian Dance Conditioning ~ Sat, April 27th, 10 am
https://bayareadance.org/event-details/?e_id=147

Intro to Tahitian Dance ~ Wed, May 1st, 8 pm
https://bayareadance.org/event-details/?e_id=148

Intro to Hawaiian Hula ~ Thurs, May 2nd, 6:30 pm
https://bayareadance.org/event-details/?e_id=135

Hālau Makana is located at
Island Hawaiian Studios
1122 Lincoln Avenue
Alameda 94501

[email protected]

Visit the post for more.

04/15/2019

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weldon-kekauoha-at-house-of-hawaiian-music-alameda-tickets-60437313632?fbclid=IwAR03kHCNBCvVzBMNRRXawHQ27jadDMc9Zdln8YYnFN2lOzO5QqSqdC-TeBc

The music of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist WELDON KEKAUOHA has been turning heads in Hawai’i’s music scene since 1998. Whether he’s belting out soulful ballads or plucking bright riffs from his guitar, the gutsy songster from Nu’uanu, Hawai’i, puts a fresh spin on the classics and bri...

02/12/2019

Open Enrollment
continues through February
Keiki - Adult Hula & Ori Tahiti
HalauMakana.com

02/12/2019

** MEHURA WORKSHOP! **

with the 2018 Feti'a Tane Ori Tahiti World Champion

Hirohiti Tematahotoa
Monday, February 18th, 6:30 pm
$65/person, Cash Only

Island Hawaiian Studios
Hālau Makana Polynesian Cultural Arts Center, Inc.
1122 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501

Please sign up via email
[email protected]

01/06/2019

Hālau Makana
Open Enrollment
Hula ~ Ori Tahiti ~ 'Ukulele
HalauMakana.com

Alameda's Only Polynesian Dance Company - Learn Hula, Maori and Tahitian Dance, Ukulele lessons, workshops and more...

01/06/2019

10/23/2018

Leo's Kanikapila this Saturday!
Hawaiian Music Jam Session

October 27th, 2018
6 - 9 pm

Island Hawaiian Studios
1122 Lincoln Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501

Potluck Dinner

$5 donation greatly appreciated

03/08/2018

Please vote for Island Hawaiian Studios!

You'll find "Best Dance Studio" under Lifestyle and Families

Voting ends this Saturday, March 10th

This would help so much with our marketing and grant applications for our Non-Profit Organization - Hālau Makana Polynesian Cultural Arts Center, Inc.

Mahalo Nui Loa!!! Huge Thanks!!!

http://www.alamedamagazine.com/Alameda-Magazine/Best-of-Alameda-Ballot/

03/06/2018

Hālau Makana is excited about our New Class -
ORI RAU with Makana Iulio!

An introduction to Tahitian Dance fused with contemporary urban flare/music. Curious? Reach out!!

Sundays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Starting this Sunday, March 11th

$50 Class Card/$15 drop-in rate

Island Hawaiian Studios, the home of
Hālau Makana Polynesian Cultural Arts Center, Inc.
1122 Lincoln Avenue
Alameda 94501

415-652-2629
[email protected]
HalauMakana.com

Photo Credits:
Michael Kawano (MKawanoPhotography)
Lani Cid-Iulio