My 13 y/o daughter learned about Puahi's when we saw their dance group perform at Mulligan's, she joined the dance school shortly after. After a few months of attending classes and being a part of performances and fun events, my daughter loves it! She has found a home for hula, friends, fun, and culture! The school staff and students and parents are so loving and kind. They offer hula/Tahitian dancing and drumming. The school is perfect for school age children all the way to adults! Tuition is affordable. Every Saturday they offer a free class to new students to check them out! I highly recommend Puahi's! Mahalo! read more

Our non-profit California Family Life Center had an island-themed dinner/fundraiser event at Pechanga Resort for over 200 attendees. Brenda and Puahi's Polynesian Dance crew came out and brought our guests an amazing show with talented drummers and dancers. Lots of energy, very professional and educational. Our guests said it was one of the best events yet and I really believe that was largely due to you guys. Thanks, Brenda for all your help, being professional, and doing great things for our community. read more

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Puahi's Polynesian Dance Halau is AMAZING!!! My grand dtr has been dancing here for over 9 years and she's still loving it! read more

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An absolute joy and divine privilege to watch their performance. Completely historical and correct Polynesian dancing. From rhythmic drum beat, to shout outs. If you're looking to hire or support, a authentic Polynesian Dance Studio look no further. Enjoy... coconut bra, optional. read more

Puahi's Polynesian Dance - @Mr Mahalo Vintage Car Show Somerset Winery, Temecula, California - Cultural Center Near Me - Temecula, California

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I was first introduced to Puahi's at their annual luau fundraiser in Menifee. It was not only an amazing show, but really celebrated the Polynesian culture. The performances were amazing and the show was interactive. The drum circle provided a lot of energy. I heard more than one guest say that they felt transported to Hawaii. The luau had some wonderful raffle prizes, food, and decorations. Each year I buy more and more tickets to the fundraiser. We can't wait for next years show. I would absolutely recommend! It's fun for all ages. read more

We moved here from Maui in 2018 and the first thing we did was look for a halau to keep our kids in hula and to maintain there Hawaiian heritage. We were skeptical at first because we thought it would be westernized. On the contrary we are the only halau in the Temecula Valley and the surrounding area that perform traditional kahiko hula. Something we care deeply about. Even though our kumu has been dancing for over 20 years, she still has a kumu she learns from on the Big Island. In fact, we all travel back to Hawaii on occasion to train for upcoming competitions. It paid off in 2019, when we performed in our first E Hula Mau Hula Competition. This is a highly sought after and revered Hula competition by invite only. Being the first Hula halau to be invited from the area we put our heart, soul, blood, sweat, and tears it and took home two 1st places and 2 second place awards. I have to say we are all truly an ohana and we welcome any and everyone to join. Classes include Hula, Tahitian, and drumming drumming girls and boys from all ages. We do lots of shows every year from amusement parks to wineries to county fairs giving everyone an opportunity to gain confidence and share their talent. We look forward to seeing some new faces A hui hou read more

Puahi's Polynesian Dance - Second Place overall winner Malie Moana performing hula auana. - Cultural Center Near Me - Temecula, California

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I have been dancing with Puahi's since 2020 when they offered free Zoom classes during shutdown. I am grateful to have found a school that teaches both hula and Tahitian dance, especially hula kahiko (ancient hula) which many schools do not teach. We have connections from the islands to ensure that we continue learning about the art and culture and that we continue to keep it authentic. I love how much we pursue knowledge in all sorts of facets of the culture and how everyone uses their unique skills to help the group. I highly recommend Puahi's to share their aloha with you at your event and as a place to learn more about Polynesia. read more

Such a great family friendly studio to be part of. I have been dancing here for over 14 years. There is always something fun and exciting to look forward to. We have dancers from 4 years old to 65. Saturdays are the beginners class from 9-10 am. read more

We joined Puahi's back in 2012 and have been there ever since! My daughter expressed an interest in learning Polynesian dance after her first trip to Hawaii. She fell in love with the islands & it's culture. During our time at this studio we have made so many lasting friendships and have become so close. Everyone is so kind and welcoming and showing the true Aloha spirit. Not only has my daughter learned great traditional Hula & Tahitian but she has taken classes in fresh flower lei making, ukulele & traditional Hawaiian language. You can also take drumming lessons and there is a Kane class . Puahi's strives to teach the utmost authentic traditions of the islands. Over the years the dancers have performed at The Del Mar Fair, Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, the Temecula Christmas light parade, the Temecula Balloon & wine festival, several Hawaiian concert series performed at the lovely Old Town Temecula theater. Not to mention countless parties, openings, & so much more. In Feb some of the dancers travel as a group to Hawaii to get extensive training which will help them in their competitions. Last year Puahis's was invited to compete for a 2nd year in Long Beach at the prestigious E Hula Mau Hula & chant competition. Our Kaikamahine won 1st place for their kahiko and 2nd place Auana dances! One of our dancers performed several solos and won in each category. Each year there are several Tahitian competitions that Puahis compete in here and in Las Vegas. If you are looking for first class teaching, fun, exercise & true Aloha, then look no further! Come join a class on Sat for beginners and see our beloved studio. Puahi's has so much to offer. You won't be disappointed!! During covid the utmost safety is a concern, you can dance in the studio comfortably or join online! Come check us out :) read more

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I would gladly hire this group of dancers to perform at any of my events. Constantly professional, accommodating, warm, and friendly. read more

Great group of dancers! They perform all over town and bring the Polynesian culture to the mainland! Live drumming and dancers. Perfect for you office function or back yard luau. read more

Yes, Temecula is far, but it was worth the weekly drive from Escondido to get my hula on. It's a nice studio, with nice bright lighting, decent amount of floor space, and wall to wall mirrors. Brenda, the proprietor/teacher has more than a decade of experience and is quite breathtaking to watch. She's a very graceful dancer, and a patient teacher. There weren't too many people my age taking the class. Most students in the intermediate level were in high school, and those in the beginner's level were in their early to middle 40's so it kind of made bonding with any student a bit more challenging for me, but the school did encourage a sense of comradeship with their monthly newsletters and involvement in each others lives. It's a good school that teaches a variety of polynesian dancing, from hula to tahitian, samoan to maori. Dancing, and use of implements were practiced as well as an explanation at times of the lyrics and why certain moves were used in the choreography. The school was involved in local festivals, with Disneyland exhibitions, and various competitions. I wish it were closer, and I had a few more people my age in the class with me. read more

My husband and I have been a part of this studio for almost 15 years drumming and dancing. We consider everyone in this group our extended family and love them! We are so blessed to have learned about and represented the different Polynesian cultures. Puahi teaches from the heart! read more

If you're looking for a halau with plenty of Aloha spirit and a true sense of 'ohana this is the place for you! Our Kumu, Brenda, is phenomenal! She has a genuine love for the Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures and is always gathering as much knowledge and experience as she can to then pass on to her students. We have tons of fun in class but there is also extreme respect for the dances that we learn. I am in the Makuahine class (30+) and we have lots of dancers in this class with plenty of room for more! read more

I scheduled a private group lesson for a bachelorette party earlier this month and it was such an enjoyable experience! For about an hour and a half lesson, we each paid $20 which was extremely reasonable considering everything we got (all of us got cute leis made of shells to keep along with flower clips). Brenda thought up of the idea to teach us the Hawaiian Wedding Song and we also got to sample Tahitian dancing. It's definitely a lot more challenging than it looks or perhaps that's just because my coordination isn't so great. ^.^; You can definitely work up a sweat! Almost all of us had zilch prior formal dance training but Brenda is a patient, encouraging teacher and extremely knowledgeable. After the lesson, she performed a dance for us that was captivating and graceful. It was a memorable experience for sure! read more

What an incredible place to learn not only the dance of Hula, Kahiko, and Tahitian, but to also learn the culture. I'm so excited to have joined this group. Everyone is beyond welcoming, encouraging and knowledgeable. read more

The halau is just the right size with beautiful decor and adequate mirrors. Our daughter was a dancer for a few years and loved every minute of it! Brenda taught her Hawaiian and Tahitian dance. She took the time to make sure the dancers were using correct form, learned chants, etc. We appreciate the authenticity Brenda brought to her program and if this is what you are looking for...please stop by and see it for yourself. -KM's mom read more