HĀLAU MAKANA
POLYNESIAN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
'Ori Tahiti & Hula Instructor
Jade Makana Iulio
Makana has been dancing her entire life. She is an accomplished international award-winning dancer, a teacher and community leader, and most importantly a forever student. She has taught, competed, performed, and studied in many countries around the world. She hopes to share as much as she can with her community as a means to uplift, encourage, and educate those around her.
Assistant Kūpuna Hula Instructor
Dorothy Bolmer
Dorothy has been dancing most of her life. From early ballet lessons to watching her mom dance Hula, she has always been drawn to dance! She has just finished her 7th season dancing for the Golden State Warriors' Senior Team, The Hardwood Classics. Dorothy danced with Dance/10, performing locally and in Europe during the London Olympics. She started studying Hula with Halau Makana in 2014 and fell in love with Hula and with our dear Kumu Lani. She created a class with Makana, called "Polynesian Dance Conditioning," where they mix the styles and music for a fun and educational hour of dance. She currently teachers Hula at the Mastick Senior Center every Tuesday.
Assistant 'Ori Tahiti & Hula Instructor
Farrah Morin
Farrah has been dancing with Hālau Makana since she was 5 years old. With almost 10 years of experience, she has a deep experience dancing both in performance and at the competitive level. She is also equipped with a thorough understanding of the culture and our teaching style.
Assistant 'Ori Tahiti & Hula Instructor
Marlowe Hicks
Marlowe ("Marley") has been dancing with Hālau Makana since she was 7 years old. She has also danced with us both professionally and competitively, being a finalist at both her first and second 'ori competitions. She is an incredibly talented and genuine soul with a gentle teaching style.