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Hula Dancer Leilani
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Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Ohio ~ Indiana ~ Kentucky
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www.alohafromleilani.com
'Ano 'ai me ke aloha ia 'oukou! 'O Leilani ko‘u inoa.
He Hawai‘i ha‘aheo au!
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Greetings to you! My name is Leilani, and I am proud of my Native Hawaiian ancestry! Hula helps me share my Aloha (love) for the ‘aina (land) and na kupuna (ancestors) who walked before me. I have been blessed to study with greatly respected Kumu (master teachers) of Hawai‘i, and continue to be a lifelong student of Hawaiian culture.
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Need a Hawaiian Hula Dancer or fresh flower lei in Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky? Private luau, birthday parties, wedding, anniversaries, receptions, showers, schools, interfaith groups, senior, civic , scouting events, festivals, fairs, coroporate functions. "Kulia i ka nu'u me ka ha'aha'a" A Hawaiian value, meaning to always strive for personal excellence, with humility.
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HONOLULU HOTSHOTS w/ Leilani
(Bobby Ingano, Jeff AuHoy, Derek Mau)
Dayton's Cityfolk Festival 7/4 & 5
Click on the Cityfolk Logo for Information!
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My costuming is from Hawai'i. The ti leaves of I'ao Valley and Ke'au, Hawai'i. My performances are interspersed with the culture, language and history of the Kanaka Ma'oli (Native Hawaiians) You will hear oli (chant) and experience native percussion implements. Find yourself entranced by the hula kahiko (ancient) and graceful auana hula styles.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Studies estimate the Hawaiian race will be extinct by 2044 . We must teach na keiki (our children) and others, in order to keep the culture alive. CLICK HERE to view a clip from the powerful documentary
"Then There Were None" by Dr. Elzabeth Kapu'uwailani Lindsey, and Pacific Islanders in Communications.
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(Click on the kalo)
"E ola mau na pulapula o Haloa e"
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My Tutu (Grandma) has been dancing hula since she was a keiki (child) in the beautiful Manoa Valley. It is from her that I received my makana (gift) of hula. Some of my earliest memories are her graceful hula movements, and watching her play the ukulele. It was my destiny to inherit her love of hula and performance. I am the mo'opuna 'opio (first born grandchild) and named Leilani after my Tutu
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A special touch to your Wedding, Reception or Anniversary. "Ke Kali Nei Au" and "The Hawaiian Wedding Song" danced to the Guests of Honor.
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Birthday Party Packages for ALL AGES!
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Does your child love Disney's LILO and STITCH? Try a Hawaiian theme BIRTHDAY PARTY ! Birthday child receives a special makana (gift)! All parties include Hawaiian History, Hula Performance & Lessons! Teens & grownup birthdays too!
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"The Harmony Islanders and Leilani"
Doug on steel guitar, Barb on ukulele and Floyd on bass.
A live trio accompanied by an authentic Hawaiian hula dancer. A relaxing sound for your next lu'au party, or event
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MY FAVORITE LINKS
(My late Uncle Leonard Kwan, Slack Key Guitar Master)
Catch his show in Hawai'i, and buy his cds!
(Malama Cuz.."Lites Out!" we are so proud of you!)
(My friend, Grammy winner, Bobby Ingano
( Hula supplies handmade on Maui, Mahalo Gayle!)
( Hula supplies on O'ahu, Mahalo Steve!)
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Hula Lessons For All Ages
At Every Performance!
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