The family went to the annual dance recital at Leeward Community College last night and was blown…read moreaway at the talented dances of ALL AGES and ALL STYLES of dance! Prior to attending I thought $35 per adult was a little much until we got to experience it. It was worth every penny and then some! I'm already looking forward to next year! It's about 3 hours long in total and it goes by fast! You don't need to have a dancer in the program to enjoy a wonderful night of dancing, music, singing and fun! Way to go DESTINATION DANCE HAWAII for a job well done!! It was a sensational evening! We appreciated all the effort your teams put forward and it showed!

Destination Dance Hawaii has been such a blessing. We have been with the studio for three years…read morenow and started out in musical theater and they saw in my child a voice that needed just a little fine tuning and nurtured her, and her confidence has grown and grown. Hands down the best place for our Ohana!!

Highly Recommend Hawaii MusicWorks!…read more When I first inquired about beginner keyboard lessons for my son, I spoke with Aunty Dale. She is incredibly sweet and sets such a positive tone--it's clear from the start how wonderful this place is! My son looks forward to his weekly group keyboard lessons with Mr. Mark. Learning alongside friends makes the sessions fun! He really enjoys getting to choose the songs he learns to play. In my son's words, Mr. Mark is "patient, caring, and nice." It's evident that he truly cares about his students. When my son felt stressed over a school assignment he didn't understand, Mr. Mark actually went out of his way to help him. He was so happy to tell me about it. Happy kid, happy mom--Hawaii Music Works has been a fantastic experience for us!

After 10 years of keyboard lessons for both of my sons, I can confidently say that Mr. Mark, Ms…read more Kira and Aunty Dale have provided far more than just music education--they have helped shape the young men my sons are becoming. From the very beginning, the lessons were a place where my boys could not only grow musically but also build confidence, express themselves freely (often with a bit of silliness!), and connect with positive adult role models who genuinely care about their well-being. Mr. Mark and Ms. Kira have consistently gone above and beyond--taking an interest in my sons' lives outside of music, encouraging their involvement in concert and marching band, and even supporting them through private school admission processes by authoring recommendations. Aunty Dale has provided consistent communication about scheduling and payment while always offering a welcoming smile to students and families as they walk thru the door. Over the years, Mr. Mark, Ms. Kira and Aunty Dale have celebrated milestones with us, offered guidance during challenging times, and shown a level of dedication that make them an extension of our family. Their presence throughout my sons' childhoods has made a lasting impact--one that goes far beyond notes on a page. If you're looking for instructors who are not only talented musicians and teachers but also compassionate mentors, you will find no better.

Brought my 5yo daughters here for their first dance lesson and it was wonderful! The owners were…read morehere and were so welcoming and the studio is big and full of fun costumes and was clean and comfortable Their teacher, Ms Jenny, was very fun and sweet but also knew how to keep girls listening Wonderful experience

This review is a bit tardy, but I am finally coming around to giving some well-deserved praise…read more We found this place through Yelp when we were scouting a dance instructor for our wedding first dance. I have to hand it to my fellow Yelpers for the stellar recommendation; Ed was great. He is clearly passionate about what he does, and he and his wife Juliet are very accommodating. We have very busy schedules, and they rescheduled our sessions multiple times and met us in the evenings after work and even on weekends. We would be exhausted and many times did not even feel like going to dance lessons, but then we would end up having so much fun. Afterwards, we were always glad that we went. At times, it was very stress-relieving and even calming to go in. This is largely due to the fact that Ed and Juliet are such nice people, and they make dancing fun. Just to provide some context, we attended private dance lessons about once a week for a couple of months before our wedding. We had no real prior dancing experience. I usually feel really uncomfortable dancing. But Ed was very patient and went through basic dance steps just to get us more used to things. After we finally picked a first dance song, he practiced everything from the entrance through to the end of the dance. He tailored the moves to us and our song. There were many times that we just changed things so that they just felt more comfortable. We did not get a one-size-fits-all type of dance. That makes it all the more special. Just so you know Ed used to be a dance instructor for, I think, Arthur Murray before he had his own studio, so in going with Ed, you get Arthur Murray instruction but for a much more reasonable price. Due to an injury, he cannot dance as much as he would like to, but he often times would still show us how to do certain dance moves by bringing in Juliet to our dance session. I think Ed is due for a surgery, so he will be up and running again. However, the bottom line is that the best instructor is one who can teach people who do not know how to dance how to dance. And Ed is very good at that.

I danced here from age 7 to 18 and had a wonderful experience as a child/teenager. This studio has…read moretaught me dance, persistence, independence and perseverance. I have gained life-long friendships and my love for dance remains. Now, as a parent, I send my five year old daughter to dance ballet, tap and hip-hop. The teachers at RWDA are amazing. My daughter went to another studio previously, and while I loved the studio and teachers, the classes were chaotic and the teacher to student ratio was 1:10. At RWDA, I believe the ratio (for her 5 year old class) is more like 1:3. My daughter thoroughly enjoys dancing at RWDA and I attribute this love for dance and performing to the teachers. The school keeps all parents up to date with policies/procedures and are very attentive to parent's suggestions/questions. All teachers are courteous, professional and genuinely care about the kids. RWDA usually holds about three to four performances per year. One large performance in June, one Christmas performance in December and another here and there after their performance sometime in July or August. RWDA's rates are very reasonable. They do not "nickel and dime" you and try to "take your money." They attempt to fit your child into larger shoes (ballet/tap/jazz) so that your child can grow into it. Their costume prices, leotards, tights and shoes are also reasonably priced. It is apparent that RWDA is committed to ensure that cost does not deter parents from enrolling their children in dance. Parking is tight... however if your child attends a Sunday or weekday class, this is not an issue. All in all, I highly recommend this studio because of the teacher's ability to capture a child's attention, inspire them and make them feel comfortable. I hope that my child will have the same experiences I did at RWDA. I believe that RWDA is the best studio to cultivate my child's love for dance.

Ms. Charlene and Ms. Kessie are always patient with the changing needs of my kids and the staff all…read morework super hard to individualize each students learning styles. Been going here for several years for ballet and hip hop now also for my son. Also, their annual Showstoppers performance is Top notch outstanding. We love it here!

Who would of thought there was a venue in the Pearl City area that could house performing arts and…read morecultural events. I only had the privilege to be behind the scenes so I got to work backstage and also watch events at this venue. It's a really nice theater with great acoustics and lighting. You would enjoy any production here.

Learned about the Pearl City Cultural Center on yelp events for the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra…read more Brought my mom with me to experience the music. Neither of us had ever been to this side of PC and neither of us knew the place existed! Waze took us to a blocked road/ dead end using the address, but Google maps took us to right place, and it was only 2 mins away from where we were at. There was plenty of parking, but might have to walk a little of you get to a packed event late. The auditorium looks a little old on the outside, but it was tidy and I was impressed at the inside of it. It's a really big auditorium and their A.C. worked REALLY well, that's for sure. The seats were comfortable and plenty of space between the rows. We really enjoyed the Symphony there this evening and how to go back there for future events.

My daughter, Hana, has bee singing with Mrs Camilla Yamamoto and Ms Desmarie Carranza at Kapalama…read moreSchool- and later at Keiki Kani Music Studio- for 10 years now. Every year, her voice continued to mature and develop amazingly. It overwhelms her father and I how far she has come. Hana has always loved to sing and we will continue to encourage and support her Thank you Mrs Yamamoto, Ms Desmarie and Miss Kuulei for all you've done! Looking forward to another season ahead....

From the owner: Keiki Kani music studio specializes in music education for all ages including preschoolers,…read moreelementary, teens, and adults. We offer classes and lessons in early childhood music, piano, voice, choir, singing, stage/musical theater, and performance in group and private lessons.

Friendly staff and great prizes! It was our first time here, and we were greeted by two young men…read morewho explained how the token system works. They even have a "spin the wheel" when you walk in if you follow them on IG--scored 5 free tokens right off the bat, which was a nice surprise. We grabbed the $50 package, and my nephew had a blast. He walked out with seven prizes from different machines! When we arrived a little after 10, the place wasn't too crowded, but about 20 minutes later it filled up fast and got a bit hard to move around. Still, we had a great time and will definitely be back. Pro tip: go earlier when it's not too busy!

I've been a relatively frequent client and everytime i go i tend to spend anywhere between…read more$40-$120. Staff typically would be pretty nice, and the prizes always seemed cute enough. But I dont want to ever come back again. Came in yesterday and there was nobody else other than the two workers. Both seemed pretty disinterested and couldn't care less about clients. I played a few games while waiting for my food order. Was playing one machine and stepped away for a little bit to look around. When i got back, one of the workers was emptying the machine of the prize i was trying to win. Typically these machines work on a pay out rate and i was kind of invested in that particular machine and prize. Asked if she could just leave one of them for me to try to win and she brushed me off telling me theyre being moved to another machine. Didnt want to argue or make the situation awkward so I left it. In the end, i won four prizes and went back to the restaurant next door to see which ones my girlfriend wanted. I was gone for roughly 20 minutes. Went back to the store just to ask to exchange one plush for a single point. Told me they wouldn't do it. Said it was policy since I stepped out to refuse my points. Never been told this before despite doing the exact same thing at least twice before. And the sign on the door explaining exchanges didn't mention anything about that rule. Honestly, the quality of the prizes seems like its been slowly dipping. And the lack of decent customer service was terrible. And the prizes for exchanging points is way worse. The options to trade for prizes feel like they're getting worse since items seem to cost more points than when they first open. And the selection is getting slimmer. They can keep my points. Im never going back there again.

Kalena was very nice and pleasant. She also shared her personal story in her passion of music…read moreteaching. Very kind and great selling left-handed ukulele! Highly Recommend! Good luck in your new journey! You'll do great

Note that I later received a message from the business owner essentially "scolding" me for removing…read morea star (4 stars instead of five) because they don't carry any other brands aside from their in-house brand. My 4 star review was my honest rating of the business, and was not really affected by the brand selection, and I actually bumped them up from the "in between 3 and 4 stars" gray area. Having said that, I think most people shopping for musical instruments (or anything else, for that matter) would like to know if a store does not carry the major brands typically carried by other shops in their market segment. The new 3 star rating is the rounded down rating I now give them because, as a more experienced guitarist who already has higher end instruments in-hand, the shop really has nothing to offer me that would draw me in for repeat visits. The shop really is catering to entry level student musicians, which is fine, but I don't need the management messaging me every few months because they really want a 5-star review on Yelp.

11/2025 I had the opportunity of attending Lisa Matsumoto's play Once Upon Noddah Time twice, both…read morewere matinees. This venue has been a mainstay at Leeward Community College for years and the first time I've come here since I was a student back in the day. There's plenty of parking right in front of the theater. To get to the theater there is a huge staircase to walk down or the other option is an elevator in the next building over to the left of the theater, if you're facing the theater. There are signs with arrows and easy enough to find but it is a bit of a walk because you're walking almost the full length of the other building and once you're downstairs, then need to walk the same length back to the entrance. For kupuna with arthritis issues, this can be quite the challenge. The theater lobby has a beautiful painted mural upon entering. To get to you seat, once again, everything's stairs up, then down. Women's restroom, down a short flight of stairs. The knees were practically screaming from all the stairs. The theater seats are nicely laid out and space between each row is good where one can comfortably walk to your seat without having to squeeze thru. Both times I went, we had good seats. The first time was in G12/G13, about midway and the 2nd time was seats C30/31 closer, left stage. The theater does get cold as the performance progresses so good idea to bring a jacket/sweater. The play itself was great! There was a cast of about 30, some were students and some actors with previous experience. It was a good play for the whole family with the happy musical numbers, actor interaction with the audience, and comedy. Add to the fact it was done local style with pidgin. The only problem we had was you couldn't hear a lot of the cast members no matter which seat you were at because not all of them were wearing microphones. The main characters were but some of the supporting cast that had speaking lines, you couldn't hear at all. This made it very frustrating to hear the play. I had mentioned it to the gal at the box office when I went the 2nd time. Especially at the start of the play when the bufo were speaking to the audience. I couldn't hear them at row G. Row C was better but not by much. I can only imagine folks in the seats further up couldn't hear anything at all. Overall, enjoyable play. The LCC theater is a beautiful venue with the layout of the seats. The drawbacks are too many stairs to get to your seat and hard to hear this wonderful performance.

Really nice and very clean theatre. Watched a variety of voice, dance and acting students showcase…read moretheir talents. It gets cold, so bring a jacket/sweater. The seats are leveled upward from the first row so everyone can see, but if someone is right in front, they somewhat block your view, especially if you want to take pictures or video from your phone. Parking is abundant since it is LCC, and right in front of the theater. There are stairs going down to the entrance with a huge sign right above.