Halau Kawaihoa

Specialties

Under the direction of Kumu Hula Greg Lontayao, Hlau Kawaihoa and Noa Noa Te Tiare Polynesian Dance Company was established to perpetuate the traditions and the culture of the hula and polynesian dance. The style of hula and polynesian dances is taught in its form as passed down through generations and teachings. The course teaches hula kahiko (ancient dances), hula ‘auana (modern hula), and dances of Polynesia, with extreme emphasis on the expressions, emotions, interpretation, the visualization and the history behind each dance defined by its origin.

History

Established in 2000.

Opened classes in Redwood City, January 2009

Meet the Business Owner

Greg L.

Business Owner

Kumu Hula Greg Lontayao

Greg started dancing in 1974 while growing up in San Francisco, California, for Tiare Otea of San Francisco, under the late Kumu Hula Tiare Clifford and later with Ka’a Mea O Ka Makani under Kumu Hula Mark Keali’i Ho’omalu. After moving to Kane’ohe, Hawai’i, in 1983, he joined Waimapuna under the late Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui and later with Hauoli Hula Studio under the late Kumu Hula Leilani Sharpe Mendez. After their passing, he continued with Tahitian Raatira Teitu Kame’enui; Keolalaulani Hlau ‘Olapa O Laka under Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire; Iwalani’s School of Dance under Kumu Hula Iwalani Tseu and Lei Hulu Hula School under Kumu Hula Kimo Alama Keaulana.