My daughter has been attending Lokahi for about 2.5 years now and loves it! A huge plus that it's very close to home for us! The studio is located at a Polynesian church in Alum Rock hills. There's ample parking and easy to access. Classes are affordable and there's a discounted rate if you commit to 6 months or a year. Instructors are friendly and good with the kids. My daughter's had some fun opportunities to perform at the Warriors games, soccer games, and winter shows at Santana Row and Eastridge mall! They have an annual "Hoike" (recital) every summer which is fun and rewarding to see them perform. Pam, the owner is easy to communicate with via text and is very responsive with any questions. If you're thinking about it, you can even ask to do a trial class. read more

My daughter joined Lokahi in 2021. She has grown tremendously over the last 3 years. The instructors are patient and encouraging. Dancing with Lokahi PDG has given her so much courage and confidence and has fostered a love for Hawaiian/Polynesian culture and dance. Kumu Pam has been so supportive of her goals as a dancer and has been very accommodating. read more

Lokahi Polynesian Dance Group - Lokahi PDG 24-25 Performance Team at Santana Row (December 2024) - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

I am currently taking hula and Tahitian dance at this place. I am enjoying it so far! What I like about this halau is having hula and Tahitian together. I love the class , the teacher, and happy students ! read more

My family has been dancing with Lokahi since 2019. We love being a part of such passionate group. There are classes for all ages and levels which is great and everyone is so welcoming. My daughter, son, mother, and even I all dance. There's even instrument and implement learning opportunities. My son also drums. Come and join us and experience all the aloha spirit! There's nothing better than sharing our love and passion for dance and the Polynesian culture with everyone! read more

Great staff! Very patient and accommodating. We also like the special performances that's offered for our kids to show their dance moves to the public. read more

I was looking for a studio that taught multiple styles of Polynesian dance, and I couldn't be happier finding Lokahi! Lokahi is an amazing place to learn both Tahitian dance and hula. I've been a student for a little over a year now, and I love how welcoming this community is. From the instructors to our hulas sisters, everyone spreads the spirit of ohana. read more

We love the Lokahi ohana! Not only has this been a great place to make friends but the teachers are amazing! My daughter has learned so much in the time she been there. They teach just as much about the culture as they do dancing. They make it so fun for the little girls are give so many opportunities to show off their performance skills. I can't wait to see my daughter and all of her friends grow in skill as they continue their hula journeys with Lokahi! We will always recommend Lokahi! read more

We are a few years in, and my girls are loving it!!!! The staff and fellow members are so nice and welcoming. The teachers are great and helpful! My two girls are enjoying their experience and making friends along the way. read more

Lokahi Polynesian Dance Group - A photo session before Lokahi's 25th anniversary show. - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

Wonderful school that truly treats everyone like family! We have had such a positive experience here during this first year that we have been with them. Highly recommend! read more

Our daughter started dancing with Lokahi a few months ago, in September, and it already feels like we are apart of the family! The teachers are so talented, caring, and helpful! All of the families are so friendly and welcoming as well! Our daughter has enjoyed every class, learned so much, and really loved her first performance during the holidays! We are so happy we joined this wonderful organization! read more

I started lessons late last year, and it's been an amazing experience so far! Very beginner friendly and the teachers and students are warm and welcoming! read more

My Daughter has really enjoyed being part of Lokahi it's help her with her stress, all the teachers a really really nice and knowledgeable.

I joined lokahi in hopes that I would develop the critical skills necessary to excel in polynesian dancing. I loved absolutely everything about this Halau, except the curriculu. I found it unorganized, and though I felt welcome, I quickly unenrolled because I could tell Lokahi is more of a recreational dance group. read more

I joined Lokahi during the pandemic because I missed living in Hawaii, and have been dancing now for three years. My passion for dance has grown so much- I started with one weekly class and loved it so much I signed up for FOUR! Now I dance twice per week to balance out other obligations, but I'd dance every day with Lokahi if I could. The studio is well maintained. The staff and fellow students are a second family to me. I feel safe at Lokahi physically and emotionally. Kumu Pam seeks out the most amazing opportunities for her performance team, such as Disneyland/Disneyworld/Universal Studios. She also seeks opportunities for those not on the performance team too! Professional basketball, soccer and hockey games! That's truly extraordinary! Not everybody can say they've danced at the Chase Center. Lastly, her choreography is so so beautiful. Pam's vision and talent, as well as the family vibe of the halau, are undeniable. read more

My oldest daughter started dancing here when she was 6 and loved dancing hula and tahitian. She had so many fond memories and great experiences! She took a break for a few years, but now she is 14 and has re-joined and myself, along with my 2 younger daughters have also started dancing (again). Everyone was so welcoming and the being a part of this ohana is simply amazing! read more

My daughter just joined Lokahi last year and she does hula and Tahitian and she absolutely loves dancing. We're happy to be apart of the lokahi fam! I highly encourage anyone to join the best polynesian dance group in the Bay Area. read more

I love Lokahi as it is a very friendly environment and I always feel welcomed there. Everyone is so nice and I love my hula teachers. I have grown as a hula dancer and all the dance routines we do at Lokahi are beautiful read more

I've been with Lokahi for a while and I wanted to say that they have such a welcoming environment. I've made many year long friendships and bonds from dancing here. There are so many amazing girls and guys that have been so kind and fun to hangout with. I look forward to practices and classes every week just to see my friends and staff that made dancing here so special. read more

Lôkahi is truly an incredible halau! If you or your child are looking to learn hula or Tahitian dance, this is the place to be. From the moment you step inside, you'll feel the warmth and aloha that transforms this halau into your second home. Kumu Pam, Raatira Mike, and their amazing staff create an environment that is not only welcoming but also supportive and full of genuine care. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you'll find your new 'ohana here. Don't wait--join this beautiful community today and embrace the spirit of Lôkahi! read more

Lokahi is such an amazing company. Lokahi is very welcoming and is so amiable to everyone. Lokahi has become my second home for the past 10 years of being part of the halau. read more

The first time I joined a halau was over 20 years ago. Then marriage, kids, and work took over. After the kids were old enough to drive, I decided to go back to dance. At first I decided to join Lokahi because the location and class times were convenient. But as soon as I attended my first class, I felt the family atmosphere. All the ladies in my class are supportive and no one is trying to outshine the other, we just have fun dancing together. Kumu Pam is very personable and is very creative. She makes dancing fun for all her students. read more

This is a long overdue review. And it is going to be long. I've been dancing hula on/off for many years. I took some time off because I had a baby, and when I wanted to return, the classes offered at my halau didn't fit in to my schedule. I loved my Kumu but there was no way to fit in the commute and time into my schedule...so the search for a new halau began... There are several options for hula halau in the South Bay, but the most important quality was that the halau felt like ohana (family) and not just a dance class or business. After my trial class at Lokahi, I knew that it was the place for me! Sorry for the verbose intro...here's what I LOVE about LOKAHI: 1) Everyone is SO flippin' friendly! The Kumu and her staff make sure you're not a loner in class. LOL Even just wandering the halls of the studio, people are always saying "hi" and smiling. 2) The intimidation factor is low! I'm a 30-something mother of two, who was out of practice for about 3 years. Joining a class full of teens and 20-somethings, with their limber bodies and good knees would normally be scary, but this isn't the case at Lokahi. Staff and students are so helpful! 3) Options. For my adult class, I can go on Sunday or Monday. 4) Excellent facilities! Their old studio was nice, but their new studio is really an upgrade! There is so much space, and everything is being renovated so it is brand spankin' new! What I especially like is their very strong a/c. That seriously was a bonus when we were having rehearsals during the heat wave. 5) Communication! Seriously, it's everywhere. Notices, schedules, etc. are posted on the walls in the studio, on the student Facebook page and also in emails. 6) Ohana! Lokahi really makes it a family affair. It's not uncommon to see kids in one class, their moms in another, and their dads, brothers and/or sisters drumming in another. You can really tell that Pam and her family put a great deal of love into Lokahi. I drive all the way from Cupertino, sometimes in commute traffic, to dance with Lokahi. If it wasn't such a great place to be, I would've joined a much closer halau. read more

Hi Pam, Please don't try to discredit my review with blatant lies or exaggerations of the truth. The bottom line is there are things that, if improved, would make Lokahi a wonderful place to take children. But for the time being, instead of making excuses please use my review as a way of trying to improve the experience of future new families. Thank you. (There is no way to reply directly to the owner comment) read more

My daughter started at Lokahi last December after watching their performance at Eastridge Mall. Since then, she has learned hula and just this past August started Tahitian dancing. I am so incredibly impressed with the instructors, age-appropriate choreography, family-feel and warm demeanor of all the staff. Before this, I couldn't get my daughter to commit to an extra-curricular activity and now she is completely hooked. I can't say enough about the confidence and presence Lokahi provides it's students. I am forever grateful. Tanya D. read more

Awesome group. I took some classes for adult women. The teachers are the best, there was live drumming and I made a lot of friends. Love Lokahi! read more

Love dancing for this halau. My favorite is dancing Ori. I love performing at Disneyland, May Day and the all over the bay. read more

Lokahi Polynesian Dance Group - Eastridge mall performance- 12/20/2015 - Performing Arts Near Me - San Jose, California

I love dancing with this halau! I used to dance hula off and on through middle school and high school but was never consistent with the dedication. I had always wanted to get back into hula but never found another halau to join, until Lokahi. Growing up in Evergreen, I remember always seeing fliers for this Polynesian dance group Lokahi but brushed it aside until last year when the urge to dance wouldn't go away. I joined Lokahi with my cousin and my niece, and I have to say that was one of the best decisions I've made in a while. It makes it easier that my cousin decided to dance too because I'm very shy in new situations but having her there made it easier. Also, the girls were all very welcoming and always smiling so the shyness went away fast! They make you feel at home and the instructors are willing to answer any questions you may have about the particular dance moves. Even though I had previous experience, I still tend to have a LOT of questions, which they graciously answer. I like that I am there are opportunities to perform with Lokahi without having to be on the performance team such as our annual Ho'ike, Tahiti Fete, May Day, and the Xmas Tree Lighting at Eastridge. Our new dance studio is gorgeous. Yes, the old studio was superrrrr close to my house but this new studio is so much more spacious and brand new. There are plenty of windows and fans for ventilation as well as a really strong AC system - I was actually getting cold during rehearsal one night but everyone else was fine. Overall, this halau has a great atmosphere and "mana". You take away from this halau what you put into it. I was never a very active participant in my old halau and it showed. I got bored easily and stopped dancing. At Lokahi, I am eager to participate and perform with the group because I just enjoy it so much. I have made so many new hula sisters who encourage and cheer each other on to be our best. I can see myself here for a long time, I love our big Ohana. read more

My daughter and I joined Lokahi at the end of August 2016 and within our first year, we not only acquired the skill set and knowledge of Polynesian dance and culture, but also gained amazing friendships through Lokahi's dedication to making this halau be one big ohana. Seeing how many of the members have grown with Lokahi over so many years (many since they were MY daughter's age and she was 3 when we joined and now is 4!) gives me such comfort in knowing that my daughter can be a part of the next generation of Lokahi dancers that share such a unique bond. Since I decided to dance with my daughter, too, (separate class, but still a shared experience!), like her I've gained my own hula sisters. I see the same connection I have when I watch my daughter with her hula sisters, and when they perform together it's even more apparent. I absolutely could not have asked for a better way to have shared but separate experiences with my daughter. There are also opportunities to volunteer, especially during the big shows, which allows for all parents an opportunity to contribute more directly within the halau. But of course, just being there and rooting each other on, supporting and encouraging our kids to enjoy their time with each other is one of the biggest things we could do together. No matter how you participate, any and all of it counts, and Pam and Mike recognize it all. I've enjoyed seeing all walks of life be a part of this hulau, and I proudly will say we will be around with Lokahi for a very long time. read more

Can only speak as a spectator, but the luau we were invited to was fantastic. I mean I'm grading it on the "San Jose otea Scale" not the "Papeete otea Scale" but yeah, best I've seen locally!! read more

I love dancing here at Lokahi, The environment is welcoming, the members are very kind and sweet. Every dance class is always interesting and fun. I loveeee love loveeee BEING HERE !!!! Its A MUST to come and check it out !! :) read more

My daughter has been dancing for Lokahi Polynesian Dance Group for almost 3 years already and have had great learning experiences not only with the halau and the community itself, but moreso, with the "Ohana" that we both found in them. My cousin who started in keiki class and is now in wahine and was part of the PT for 2 seasons served as a living testimony for me and my kaikamahine to join and be a part this extended family. I am looking forward to many many more years of being a part of the Lokahi Ohana and many many more years to continue praising His name with dance. God bless! read more

I had been looking for a halau for my 4 year old grand daughter and my friend recommended Lokahi. We have been with Lokahi for about a year and it has been a great experience. The instructors treat the children with respect and care about their learning experience. Our grand daughter loves going to class and bonding with her "hula sisters". Moreover, she has had the opportunity to perform at several out of class venues which she thoroughly enjoys. The halau has a performance team that are asked to dance for competitive venues and private parties. We are looking forward to the yearly luau where all the dancers will perform! read more

Our family found Lokahi last March. It has been such a positive experience for our dancer and the whole family. Pam and Mike make sure everyone is treated like Ohana and Clarissa is wonderful as well. The tuition is very reasonable and our girl has loved the experiences the halau has offered her. read more