Halau Pōhai Na Manu I Kealia Me Ho'okena

my Aunty Susan Pua of Ka'u. As I progressed I was taught basic hands and feet by Lanakila Brandt. My foundation comes from Kumu Hula Hilda Keanaaina of Kailua-Kona. Herself a student of Aunty Iolani Luahine. Upon completion of high school Aunty Hilda brought me to Kumu Hula Ulalia Kaai Berman,also from Kailua-Kona, with whom I continue my studies. After graduating high school I joined the Armed Forces and left the islands but never left hula. I performed throughout the Midwest and East coast. In 1995 I started Hula Halau o ke anuenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. However, I was forced to close the doors as my parents were ill and RI returned to Kona. I moved to Phoenix in 2001 and on occasion perform with Kaimikahu Hale O Hula, under the direction of Kaimikahu Mathews-Valdez. It's under the encouragement of my Kumu Ulalia Kaai Berman that I have opened this school. I have enjoyed every moment since opening and look forward to sharing what it is I know and continue to learn, with all who come in my doors. Come join me and lets make this journey together......