I have always been meaning to learn the hula dances for few of my favorite songs, but you can only…read morelearn so much via YouTube videos, so I decided that on my next trip to Hawaii I would find a way to get a "one on one" lesson, and I found a fantastic one!!! A quick Google search led me to Sarah and "Wanna Hula?", and it was an awesome experience from the moment I contacted her, all the way to the end of my lesson. She was very quick with responding to my inquiries and I was able to arrange a private class for my friend and me at Magic Island. Hula on the beach...can there be anything more awesomely Hawaii than that? The meeting location was clearly indicated so it was easy to find and Sarah was even early for our lesson. She was great about offering suggestions on where to hold the class (comfort, view, etc.) and had the lyrics to all three of the songs I had inquired about printed up for us too. For the next hour, my friend and I got a dance tailored to our dancing experience/ability (I have danced on and off since I was 5 yrs old and my friend had NEVER done hula in her life) and I can't believe that we were taught an entire song in only an hour! We got the video recording add-on and Sarah provided a tripod that works with cameras and phones so it was easy to record the dance. The video is going to be so handy to review when I get back home :) I can't recommend this enough, especially since this will be much better souvenir of your vacation than a tiki doll or a pineapple mug :-P

Sarah Chang of Wanna Hula is a consummate professional who loves the art of Hula, and this shows…read morethrough in her teaching. She makes it fun for all of us to learn hula, and I think it's fascinating to learn that there are descriptions and meaning behind every move! I have personally watched Sarah teach beginners, and have them dancing, pretty good I might add, within minutes. She has great people skills and is very easy to work with. I would recommend Wanna Hula especially for beginners who may not consider themselves dancers, yet need to be 'up and dancing' in a short time. 2 thumbs up for Sarah Chang and Wanna Hula!

I finally found somewhere that my 4 year old could be herself and I was excited when we got the…read moreemail saying that a spot had opened up for her. It was hard to find an activity that would take my daughter at 3 years old when she started. She knew nothing about gymnastics and she never really associated with other children besides family. Been with this gym for about a year and I can't tell you how much my daughter has grown. We tried out the afternoon classes on a weekday but noticed that it was interfering with my daughters nap time and had to make a switch. The coaches and staff were very accommodating and they helped my daughter even on days that she just cried during practice. I wanted to so badly just pull her out and go home, but the coaches made sure that she knew she had to practice and was so patient and just sat with her throughout practice. My daughter is starting kindergarten in August so we decided take her out. We were sad, but we know that another child gets to take her spot and is going to learn so much and make a lot of friends like our daughter did! Best decision was made when she joined Island Tumblers!

We've been coming here for about 3 years and it was a great place!! Our kids loved it!!…read more THEN IT CHANGED... They are short staff and I believe the owner is training some of the classes and she is horrible! She made my daughter cry while doing stretches in the beginning of class? She made her cry over warm ups?! WHO DOES THAT? We are NEVER coming back here again!

Sing Yung Lion Dance goes above and beyond in terms of service, performance and professionalism. We…read morefound this group through our Seattle lion dance group and was amazed by the technique and mastery Sing Yung has when performing the lion dance. They also teach a Friday night class to kids as young as three years old to teenagers. They adjust their training to accommodate the little ones and the amount of patience they demonstrate amazes me. During actual performances the teachers allow the little ones to experience the dance at the very end of the performance. We also were able to hire this group for a wedding dinner. Sing Yung performers showed up an hour before to set up and prepare to ensure they were familiar with the layout of the area. They checked with the hosts before starting their performance and were amazing! They did their routine with enthusiasm and were clearly experienced in working the crowd. Everyone loved their dance and listening to the sound of the drum, cymbals and gong. Sing Yung went and beyond our high expectations! Highly recommend their group for your next event!

I booked with Sing Yung for my daughter's 1st birthday party. Ryan was extremely easy to work with…read morein terms of booking, answering any questions I had etc. When the day came, they arrived early and Ryan told me what they were planning to do and where they wanted us to be. It was so easy to work with them. I loved how animated the lions were and everyone at our party enjoyed them as well. All the staff were all super nice. I would definitely recommend them to anyone and would use them again for events in the future!!

There's something special about walking into a new academy and immediately feeling at home…read more Huge thank you to Professor Justin and everyone at Gracie Barra Aloha Stadium for welcoming me in with open arms. I had an awesome time on the mats, picked up some really cool techniques, and enjoyed training with such a great group of people. I'm already looking forward to next year's Hawaii trip, and next time I'll definitely be training for more than just one day! 29th Gracie Barra academy in the books. Every academy I visit reminds me how strong the Gracie Barra family is around the world. Mahalo for the hospitality. See you all again next year!

We have been apart of the Gracie Barra family for 11 years. We joined Aloha stadium a year ago when…read morewe moved here. If you want to genuinely feel that Gracie Barra one team one family vibe this is the Gracie Barra you need to go to. Professor Justin went above and beyond to make my kids feel welcomed and a part of the family. We tried another Gracie Barra on Oahu on their opening day and we did not feel welcome. Aloha Stadium upholds all of the Gracie Barra philosophies, curriculum, and uniform policies. It's extremely professional and really upholds the Gracie Barra way. My children do Jujitsu to help them become better people, learn how to defend themselves, and learn how to get back to their community and they learn all these things here at Aloha Stadium.

We are so happy that we were introduced to this gym by our family friend Olivia. We were able to…read moreget an introductory meeting with Phoebe who was very informative, understanding and answered all of our questions. This gym is conveniently located in latter half of Waipahu. It is on backstreet cul de sac - right hand side. One entrance and parking on the left side of the lot only. If there is no parking in the lot, then there is also street parking. The gym is spacious with flooring for tumbling, and different equipment to cater to the gymnastics classes. The coaches are so great too! My daughter has been going to private lessons with Coach Lawrence and Coach Kiana. She has been able to improve on her skills for her back handspring. They are very patient and willing to work with her at a progressive pace. They also help with her mental block, confidence and encourage her before, during and after practice. Even she notices the difference only after a few weeks of coming here. We truly appreciate the Coaches and team at Ohana Gymnastics. Highly recommened to anyone who is interested!

Amazing staff! I've known them for a while now, and they exceed all expectations. I'm happy to see…read morehow well they've grown and can't wait for the future

My daughter has been attending for almost 8 years now. She has absolutely loved every year because…read moreof Miss Laura and her amazing instructors. I highly recommend her ballet group for all little ones with interest in dance!

Ms Laura is an excellent ballet teacher and great with the kids. Very patient and knowledgeable in…read moreher craft, we are so grateful and pleased with her class. She mixes it up with interesting stories and activities that truly helps our daughter to stay engaged while learning ballet. Highly recommend her class to younger kids who are interested in learning the basics and is just starting, but also noticed she teaches older kids as they came to class early and showed the younger ones some moves. Our daughter loves this class and we will definitely continue in the future!

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!

My daughter has danced for him now for 2 years and has excelled as a dancer immediately. She fell…read morein love with the Hawaiian culture and hula all over again. I wish I made this switch earlier. Thank you Kau'i and all your Kokua for all you do and invest in these girls. They love you !