About Hula Connection
Linane Nahina Pfister and sons


Our instructors....Linane Nahina Pfister - Native islander, born and "raised" in Kaneohe/Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii. Credentialed teacher, 30+ years of dancing experience (modern jazz, hula, tahitian, professional performer). Trained under authentic KUMU HULA in Wahiawa, Hawaii, University of Hawaii, George Naope, the Beamer Family and Professional Dance Group Le Polynesia (under the direction of Aunty Ilima and Uncle Jr. Montgomery). Former Music and dance instructor for the City and County of Honolulu,Hawaii. Taught keiki enrolled in Summer Fun programs the music and dances of Hawaii and coordinated Finale presentations. Lianne is also a licensed and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist and utilizes her expertise and knowledge to integrate speech and language enrichment, social skills, and etiquette while working with gifted as well as special needs students. Graduate - University of Hawaii, Manoa and CSU, Los Angeles.

Pua Pagaduan Eugenio - Native Islander, born and "raised" in Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii. R.N. by profession, but hula dancer by passion. Experienced dancer in Filipino and Polynesian cultures. Specializes in choreographing and teaching authentic hula numbers.Graduate - University of Hawaii, Manoa

Pekelo Eugenio, Jr. - Native Islander, born and raised in Kaneohe/Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii. Electrical Engineer by profession. Group Coordinator, Master of Ceremonies, Ukulele and Guitar expert. Graduate - University of Hawaii, Manoa. Leader of Na Wale'a Le'a "jus' fo' fun" (adult band).

Uncle Henry Taeza, Kumu Hula from Kekaha, Kauai. Head of professional and world wide known halau on the island of Kauai, however, presently actively involved in church and community activities to share kupuna knowledge. Uncle Henry travels from Kauai during the year to provide seminars to our group in music training and professional dance numbers. Sister Terri and her husband Gregg Doroha accompany professional based shows with Na Wale'a Le'a during public and private venues.

Terrence Keoni Nahina Pfister- Official Conch Shell Blower, Ukulele, Violin, Guitar, Nose Flute, percussion instrument player, Surfer, Sailor. Leader of Keiki Kane group for music and dance classes. Member of our Ukulele band, HAWAIIAN PUNCH!

Blakey Kekona Pfister - Youngest member, conch shell blower,drummer and dancer in training! Newest member to our keiki group.
 

 

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Hula Connection, 420 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672  |  (949) 488-3348

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