We started with ballet for our 3 years old daughter on island Kauai. We had a great experience, so…read morewe signed up also here on Big Island. Our daughter loves that and always is hard to get her back home. Mahalo for reading this!

Virginia is an amazing teacher. Gyrtonic teachers come to Kona to learn from her as she is an…read moreadvanced trainer. She has several machines that help with oblique muscle and core work. Besides that, Virginia is a lovely being!

I've attended many luaus in Hawaii before and this one felt very commercialized. For general…read moreadmission, you'll be seated at long tables with other groups. This wasn't a huge deal, but the venue was on a slope and the tables were spaced fairly close together which was uncomfortable. Some drinks had spilled and just ran down the table into other guests' areas. Early on in the luau, guests had the opportunity to view an Imu Ceremony which was cool and something I haven't had the opportunity to witness at other luaus. My group was immediately started with 2 drinks each which was sugary and didn't have much alcohol in it. And apparently their policy is that each guest can't have more than 2 drinks at a time, but you could ask to swap out your drinks (you don't have to finish it). The buffet had a good spread of items, from basics like salad to regional flavors like kalua pork. The quality was fine - obviously not Michelin star quality, but it wasn't school cafeteria food either. I appreciate the large plates because you could fit a little bit of each item on there so you could try it all. I didn't see many people go back for seconds. Clearly the luau organizers are strategic about the food lineup so people don't overload on the meat at the end. The entertainment was fine. The performers were great, but honestly I didn't feel like there was much energy from the stage nor the crowd. Overall, the experience could've been better. Many of the employees looked tired and stressed and seemed to be on auto-pilot. It felt a bit like the guests were like cattle being shuffled around.

All you can drink, all you can eat, and authentic pork, sign me up! We ended up attending a Friday…read morenight and the event starts at 5 PM. They started handing us drinks left and right as we sat down. After drinks, they had a demonstration of how they were smoke the pork in the dirt and the staff would pull the pork out from ground. We were able to relax a little bit and had dinner service, which was pretty good for a buffet. It was all you can eat, but honestly, I filled my plate up so high that I did not need seconds. They had storytelling, against, and fire! Overall, it was a great experience in Kona. I always opt in for a luau when I am in Hawaii.

We did a drop in class today and we are in love. The instructor Miss. Amelia was amazing and my…read morelittle one did so well. The other moms there were so supportive and sweet too. We are definitely going back and possibly enrolling in the future because I have a little dancer now full of energy and I love it. Check them out.

My teen daughter has been dancing with AAPA for 13 years and my 7 -year old recently started as…read morewell. I am so grateful and impressed by the tenaciousness of this dance company in overcoming obstacles! The quote "the show must go on" definitely applies to them and in this regard they have won my heart and loyalty forever! My older daughter has blossomed in their care and now I believe she can go anywhere in the world and dance among the best-trained ballet dancers. Many of the teachers who are there are the same teachers that started 13 years ago. Although the location of the studio has changed, the training remains consistent and methodical! I highly recommend this dance studio!

My daughter started her ballet class this past summer. They were very professional in teaching and…read moredealing with toddlers. Ms. Katie handled them so well. I really love her teaching strategies. Thumbs up to MAPA! I enrolled my daughter again this coming fall. I highly recommend them.

From the owner: Enriching individuals, building community and connecting our world through the performing arts…read more Providing professional level theatre and dance performances, and top quality performing arts education to the Maui community.

Amazing to find a Hawaiian luau teacher…read more Does private lessons. Highly Recommended. Response to text

We're visiting Maui and hubby was going to be golfing, so I was trying to find something fun to do…read morewith the kiddos (ages 6 & 7). Jan's Lei making & hula lesson was the perfect find! We were staying at a house up in Kapalua and Jan drove to us and brought all her flowers and Lei making tools with her. Luckily, we had space on the lanai /back patio to spread out the flowers on the back table. She was easy to book with, extremely communicative and great with my two girls. She taught us how to string the flowers for a necklace lei and a lei for our heads. She also taught the girls how to make beautiful rosettes out of wonderful smelling plumerias and she clipped them into our hair. Hula was super fun too! My hubby got back from golf early and even joined in on the fun! This would be a great activity for any occasion! Bachelorette, family reunion, etc. It was truly an awesome experience! Thank you so much Jan and Maui for teaching us today!!

Dr. Alyx is an exceptional coach. She is incredibly knowledgeable, highly experienced, genuinely…read moresupportive, and absolutely dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals. I have admired her fiercely positive attitude and individualism for years and was excited to join an online group to stay fit during the holidays. The experience was more than I had ever expected and highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to positively change and their life. Thank you, Dr. Alyx for seeing my potential and bringing out the best in me.

From the owner: Alyx Luck is a certified personal trainer as well as a PHD of Naturopathic Medicine. She…read morespecializes in fitness programming, that incorporates nutrition, as well as overall wellness and health. Her clients range from cancer patients, to weigh loss, all the way to professional athletes taking their careers to the next level. Everyone can benefit from total wellness, and Alyx likes to look at the bigger picture to help her clients achieve just that!

Back when I was a young lad, there was this weird rivalry between the two private schools of…read moreWaimea; between Parker and HPA. I don't know if they ever got over this, but the fact still remains: Parker is the better school. You could even say its just "real." The teachers are supportive and qualified, the students are pleasant, the curriculum is constantly improving, and the administration is known for its lack of stifling bureaucracy. AND its cheap as far as private school tuition goes.. I spent my last year at Parker, but I wish I could have started earlier! Stay tuned for Parkers up-and-coming "Thomas Center for Young Entrepreneurs Who Want to Learn About Business and How To Do Other Things Well Too" opening fall 2043. What up Doc Sturges! http://www.parkerschool.net/welcome.html

From the owner: Parker School is a small, independent, co-educational day school for students in grades K-12…read morelocated in Kamuela, HI. At Parker School, every student is known, valued and nurtured. Our small-school setting and dynamic program foster confident, compassionate individuals who are thoroughly prepared for college, who enthusiastically engage in life and who positively contribute to an ever-changing global community. Excellence, integrity and compassion are the cornerstones of our mission. Small class sizes, 'ohana (family-like) atmosphere, and a diverse, caring and talented faculty combine to produce a well-rounded educational environment and experience for our more than 300 students. This unique environment cultivates the qualities necessary to succeed in an interconnected world: creativity, curiosity, resilience, constructive risk-taking and teamwork. Student interests are stimulated, building skills and knowledge in all areas of life, including: the physical, intellectual, musical, artistic and altruistic. In addition, students enjoy a rigorous academic program; hands-on experiential learning; an excellent arts program; leadership opportunities; exciting extra-curricular activities such as debate, athletics, drama and dance; opportunities for hands-on community service; a nurturing atmosphere; and a true sense of 'ohana, extended family. Fully accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Par

Advertised as full open bar, but that only includes beer, wine and pre-mixed weak mai-tais. Also,…read morethey tell you several times you can drink as much as you want, but the bar closes without warning when the show starts, about 90 mins before end. Pretty jacked up. Food was decent for a buffet, good variety with lots of fish- the Kailua pork was just so-so though. I got what I expected from a buffet. The show was so-so, lipsynched with the same performers changing clothes. Same crap you get anywhere. Overall, for the price, I would expect them to honor their full bar advertising- at least include some bottom shelf stuff.

Held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, this luau was most definitely an experience. It's a Polynesian…read moreFeast, celebrating the various cuisines of the islands, but it's also a dramatic performance, almost a spectacle. While luaus may vary, this one was a retelling of the settlement of the islands of Hawaii, Samao, Tahiti and New Zealand, as well as the rise of each king (hence the name of the production). We all really enjoyed the dancing, the fire, the choreography (almost Broadway worthy), and afterwards the cute dancers came by specifically to take pictures with our little Kahuna, all in all good clean fun!

My wife and I like to stop here every time we visit the Big Island to see what her shop has to…read moreoffer (unfortunately we are generally only passing through so Yoga classes are not an option). Jennifer is clearly passionate about her shop and yoga and endeavors to make a good selection of cloths and accessories available. A previous review mentioned that she doesn't have large sizes which has not been the case when were have been there. The cloths are high quality (generally organic) and if she doesn't have exactly what you want she is more than happy to order for you.

I was so happy to find this awesome store, that also provides Yoga & other exercise options in the…read moreback of their store. First.. I was so happy to find a local yoga studio and then I was even more excited to find the most amazing organic & local body scrubs, lotions by Ola Hawaii (If you can get your hands on coconut lemongrass body butter you will not be disappointed). I also got a great pair of locally made earrings. After spending time wandering around the shopping district of Kona, I loved finding this unique store where I got all my gifts that also supports the local community.

Hana was a great instructor to my daughter. Patient, encouraging, friendly and fun. They provided a…read moresurfboard, shoes and rash guard shirt for the lesson. While my daughter went surfing, my other kids went snorkeling at the same public beach. Good time had by all.

I took a private lesson with Chad an had an absolutely wonderful time. Chad was easy going,…read moreinformative, and encouraging, guiding me on my board in the water and setting me up for success. After standing up a few times, but feeling fatigue from paddling, he encouraged me further and I got up a few more times again! Definitely recommended for newbies and beginner. Thank you Chad!