I love pas deux so much and definitely recommend when wanting to dance.I love the teachers too!read more

They have really helped my daughter get out of her shell .She has improved technique wise and also…read moresocially! The company teachers are very supportive! PAs De Deux is our home away from home!!!!

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!

RWDA = my dance home…read more Every Saturday from age 4-17+ I'd be at Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy ALL DAY LONG. It was my second home. My weekend home. I absolutely loved it there. :) I started with ballet and tap early on and added on gymnastics and jazz throughout the years. You make LIFELONG FRIENDS at this studio. Students are encouraged to learn ballet, which establishes a solid foundation as a dancer. It's a piece of cake learning other styles once you've practiced years of ballet. They surely teach you discipline and how to be a fine, classy lady (or gentleman!). This is a great studio to send your kids to (or yourself! They have adult classes, too!) if you want good, classic, WHOLESOME ballet, tap, jazz and broadway styles. They also offer hip hop and salsa. Taking dance lessons at RWDA and performing at the Blaisdell Concert Hall (now annual performances are at Hawaii Theatre) really help build my self-confidence as a child and improved my posture. I learned how to be organized and punctual from attending scheduled rehearsals and having various costume changes throughout the show (my Caboodles box full of bobby pins and accessories had to be in order or I'd miss my number!). I also learned how to put on stage makeup (that it needs to be a lot bolder than what you'd normally wear because the lights wash out the color). Again, the friendships that I have developed throughout the years are priceless. I still hang out with my RWDA dance buddies til this day! The studio is conveniently located next to Aiea Library, where I have studied a bunch before, after, and in-between dance classes as a kid. There are also many restaurants and convenience stores around the area that are safe and fun to check out when you need a snack in-between classes or to hang out with your dance buddies. (Or for you parents that are waiting for your keiki!) The teachers are all excellent and caring. I remember Miss Woodson herself used to help fit me in my tap and pointe shoes. She'd even show me how to screw on my taps to my tap shoes! I love how students that have grown up here eventually come back to teach to carry on the tradition. If you're interested in taking lessons, you should watch the annual Showstoppers show at Hawaii Theatre usually held the last week of June. Not to miss! However, that is only once a year, so if you've missed this year's one, you can always call the studio and check out the next mall show or try out a class! If I ever decide to have kids, I'd for sure send them here! P.S. Yelp, it's Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy. The business listing's all backwards. ;)

A quick review about Erin Kanno. My daughter has been going to Na Maka to take hip hop and now…read morejazz from Ms. Erin for the last 4 years. I have seen my daughter in many performances and today I just saw her in a performance at Pearlridge center and I was surprised in a good way. My daughter has become not only a dancer but has poise and confidence that only a teacher could provide for their students. I am happy that my daughter enjoys dance and music. I am also happy to have found a great teacher that doesn't only teach how to do this move or that move but also teaches, as she says, to "dance to the beat of your heart". I could see that in my daughter today. Thank you Ms. Erin, all of your hard work, dedication, and love for your students is well appreciated.

Highly recommend you give this studio/ Halau a shot. Daughter has been going here a year they are…read moreso great the teachers, the office staff, the atmosphere is all so amazing. So grateful we found this halau.

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.

This review is in regards to the Zumba class I recently took at Studio 808…read more Studio 808 is located in the heart of Waipahu next to the iconic Leeward Drive-Inn. I've heard of Studio 808's dance programs but have never taken a class until I heard about the Zumba class being offered there. You can take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor and reach the studio on the Leeward Drive-Inn side. Once arriving, there is a front desk area set up in front of the studio where people were manning. You can pay in cash or Venmo (I did the mobile pay option because I didn't have cash). Fortunately, Studio 808 has also catered the Zumba class as a remote class so you can actually sign up for the class and dance from home by watching the instructor. Upon arriving to the class, the room was overall clean and spacious. Because the class is also done virtually, there wasn't many people in the room. The Zumba instructor was Erin and I have nothing but great things to say about him. As someone who isn't a dancer, Erin was kind enough to teach the lessons via virtual cam and in-person. The overall class was a lot of fun and I enjoyed the music better at Studio 808 compared to the Zumba classes I take at 24 Hour Fitness. I would definitely recommend to go with Erin because he's exudes positive energy, always smiles while breaking a sweat and definitely knows what he's doing. I was even watching the participants online (who were older folks) and they seemed to thoroughly enjoy the class at home as they would in studio. If you're up for doing a Zumba class in Waipahu (or simply at your own home), I would definitely recommend this class to take. Admission is about $7 per class but the first class is free! Classes are every Tuesday from 6-7pm.

So far my two girls in love with this studio. My oldest is extremely extrovert and shy but I can…read moresee her slowly, very very, slowly coming out of her shell. My youngest in

There are no words for how much I love Aunty Olana, Shel, and the entire Ai Obama. These are the…read moremost incredible and generous people you could ever meet. I wish I could be young again JUST so I could be one of Kumu Hula Olana Ai's dancers. She has inspired thousands of incredible dancers. This is exactly the halau you want to put your child in!

I grew up dancing in Hālau Hula Olana. Kumu Olana always instilled in us a love for the hula,…read morerespect for the culture and the meaning behind the words, and to always exude the aloha spirit in every part of our lives. I have fond memories of practices in the old warehouse area in Pearl City and performing for our loved ones throughout the year. Kumu Olana and her ohana are the real deal. The Hula is in their blood and soul which is evident when you see them dance and speak of it. I hope to someday send my daughter who is only a baby now to dance for the halau.

We've really loved being members at the Kroc Center. The facility is always so clean, organized,…read moreand well maintained, and the staff has consistently been kind and welcoming every time we've been there. We love the food area, I personally love using the gym, and my husband, kids, and I all really enjoy the pool and water area. The kids have also had such a great experience with the sports clinics. It's just such a positive, family-friendly environment overall, and you can tell a lot of care goes into the facility and programs. We're very grateful to have such a great family facility here on Oahu!

This is a great place! You get access to a gym, a warm swimming pool with lanes, and lots of other…read morewater spots for the kids and family to have fun! They always have a few lifeguards on duty, and the pool even has a rock climbing area. How unique! They have a lot of other programs you can sign up for and even do plays sometimes throughout the year. This is in my opinion one of the best recreational centers on Oahu! The staff is awesome here. They are helpful and friendly! There is also a place where they serve coffee and food. Affordability wise, considering the variety of amenities they have including pickleball tournaments and the option for family plans, you get a lot of value much more than you would get with a typical gym membership. We pay roughly $100 a month for a small family and so that's a great value in my opinion!

My granddaughter has taken several seasons of dance classes at Hawaii Dance Bomb. Miss Miranda was…read morea friendly and knowledgable instructor for preschool dance. She was energetic and made the classes fun and interactive for the kids. They offer the kids fun projects to work on during down times, which helps keep their minds occupied. My granddaughter has also attended their special dance camps for days when school is out. These classes have been convenient for us. You can even host birthday parties for the kids at the studio. Prices are affordable. Snacks can be purchased for reasonable prices. The center has a small shared parking lot.

This studio is located at the end of King Street, near the Humane Society, with super easy parking…read moreright in front of the building. Always a win when you're bringing a kid. I brought my son here because he loves to dance. And they have a free trial class, so why not right?! He was a little shy his first time, but the environment was welcoming and relaxed, which really helped. The space has a fun, positive, and pleasant atmosphere. Miranda, the teacher, was especially wonderful--very kind, patient, and great with kids. You can tell she genuinely enjoys what she does and knows how to make children feel comfortable. Overall, this place seems great, and I really believe my son is going to love it here. Looking forward to many more classes!