Houston Hula Academy for Hawaiian Dance – Where Families Learn to Hula.
Aloha and welcome! Our students learn the hula in a professional, positive, and enjoyable environment. Lessons include learning the history, native language, and cultural traditions of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
Aloha, `Ia Ora Na, Kia ora, Talofa, Mālō e lelei and Bula Vinaka-Hello!
Our mission is to perpetuate authentic Polynesian culture through song & dance. Also, to maintain a dance studio that encourages learning, sharing, personal growth, laughter, and love of the culture. Enroll Today!
We at Houston Hula Academy look forward to sharing our culture and teaching you what we have learned, from renowned Kumus like John Pi’i lani Walkins and O’Brien Eselu, who are multiple title winners of the Merrie Monarch. You will be learning the fundamentals from the basics to the advanced body structure movements of the Polynesian dances, learning the history of each island, the native language, and the cultural traditions from the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji.
Houston Hula Academy is the sister company of Drums of the Pacific, USA, the most exciting Polynesian show and catering in Texas. Family owned and organized by Alisha and her father, Chief Tama with over 30 years of experience in the luau industry creating the 1st Polynesian Academy in Texas.
Professional dance studios
Hula students learn in comfortable facilities.
Experienced hula instructors
More than 30 years of experience.
Convenient location
North of Houston.
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Houston Hula Academy utilizes the very best dance facilities in Houston, TX.
At Houston Hula Academy, our students’ ages range from keiki (children) and teens to adults and seniors. Hula students can take advantage of large mirrors, changing rooms, professional wood flooring, and the comfort of clean climate-controlled studios. Enroll Today!
At Houston Hula Academy, our students’ ages range from keiki (children) and teens to adults and seniors. Hula students can take advantage of large mirrors, changing rooms, professional wood flooring, and the comfort of clean climate-controlled studios. Enroll Today!
Meet Our Instructors
Alisha Byrd
Instructor
Alisha started dancing at the age of 2 years old and professionally at the age of 12 years old at the Mai Kai in Florida. Her professional career as a Polynesian dancer continued until she was 29 years old and then became an MC and instructor for Drums of the Pacific USA. Alisha continues her career to reach out and spread the Polynesian culture one hula step at a time.
Chief Tama
Instructor
At the early age of 5 Tama began performing with his family. Chief Tama became a professional dancer by the age of 16 and was under the direction of the famous John Pi’ilani Walkins, the origional ambassador who opened Germaine’s Luau in the late 70’s. He later moved to bigger shows in Waikiki performing with the world famous Don Ho at the Shell, and later with Tihati’s Productions the world’s most prominent and more extended Polynesian entertainment of all Hawaii. In 1986, Chief Tama preformed at another famous landmark the Mai-Kai restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. For over a decade, Chief Tama has made his home in Houston, TX were he looks to pass on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of performers.
Classes & Tuition
Houston Hula Academy for Hawaiian Dance – Learn to hula
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Classes are held twice a week:
Spring Studio
Please contact us for available class hours.
Classes: $15 per hour
Weekly: $45 for 2 days
College students or multiple students (same household), please inquire for special savings.
There is a one-time registration fee of $65 per student.
Education Intro
Houston Hula Academy T-Shirt: Youth Small, Adult sizes: SM, M, L, XL
(1) Pahu Skirt for ladies or (1) Lava-lava for the men (One size fits all)
Polynesian Destinations of Lessons are as follows:
- Hawaii
- Tahiti
- New Zealand
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Fiji
Experience Levels:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced Performer Level
The typical timeline to complete all areas of study is a year, about two months per Island. Students learn at a different pace, so full course completion may vary. Upon completing the areas of study, select students have an opportunity to make the advanced performer level.
R&I Dance Studio
409 B. Rayford Rd.
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 821-9800