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The Inouye Family
Aloha from the Inouye Family! We are Mark and Lorinda Inouye, parents to Toby (8) and Taryn (7).
Mark and Lorinda are both public high school teachers. Mark teaches math at Waipahu High School, and Lorinda is the Technology Coordinator at Kapolei High School and Senior Financial Fitness Advisor for FinFit Life. Toby is an aspiring football player (or sports analyst) and botj kids attend Keoneula Elementary School. We have fully embraced dance family status as evidenced by the bobby pins, hairnets, and hair ties around the house!
Our dance journey was not as smooth in the beginning (we are still navigating, by the way). We joined PDD in 2019 when Taryn was still three years old. After noticing her love of music and dance, we enrolled in Creative Movement to foster that joy. The first class, however, was a bit rough! After 20 minutes in fetal position, Lorinda had to dance with Taryn until she warmed up to the idea of moving in class. Two classes later, Taryn decided she could do it on her own (which was a good thing because mom is rhythmically challenged).
Taryn continued to thrive in the dance environment moving on to pre-jazz and pre-ballet with Ms. Reyna, and was invited to join Petite Jazz and Ballet company after auditioning this past summer. Being part of the company has been an incredible ride so far. It is a commitment that takes time, patience, and lots of driving, but we have seen Taryn improve her skills, confidence, and passion. Beyond that, Taryn is surrounded by other dancers who love what they do and is building life-long friendships with them.
PDD has provided Taryn a venue to express herself and build relationships with others. We are truly grateful for the mentors and teachers who have supported Taryn in her dance journey. Special shoutout to Ms. Elle who always welcomed, comforted, and encouraged Taryn since she was a toddler. It was because of mentors like her (there are so many, all of whom serve as role models and support systems), the incredible administrative staff and awesome and talented teachers, that Taryn has found her feet. And thanks to other dance moms and dads, we are finding ours!
For newer dance parents, be patient with your children. It will take time for them to be comfortable, but watching them dance on stage or perform a new skill or even stand a little taller makes every sacrifice worthwhile. Ask for help when you need it, and someone will have the answer! Also, you might want to send your kid to dance with a few dollars because they absolutely LOVE the vending machine (and they’re always hungry!).
We appreciate the opportunity to share a little more about our family and our journey. Thank you, Ms. Wendy and Mr. Jeremy for your vision and support. We are very blessed to be part of PDD, and we look forward to Taryn’s continued growth here!
The Kagawa Family
Happy 2023 Everyone! We are Jaime and Chad Kagawa, parents to Anson (18), Micah (10) and Kamryn (7). We are so happy to be part of the PDD Ohana and are excited to share our family with you.
Jaime and Chad both work at Spectrum Reach in the Media Sales Department. Chad has been there for 10 years and is a National Sales Manager. Jaime has been there for 14 years and is an Account Manager. Anson is a senior at Waipahu High School. He has been busy with Student Government and just finished his varsity basketball season. He looks to attend college in California and wants to pursue his degree as a pharmacist. Micah attends Mililani Ike Elementary School and is busy with club soccer and club basketball. Kamryn is in the first grade and also attends Mililani Ike Elementary School. She keeps us on our toes with her spunky personality and busy dance schedule. In the midst of all the chaos, our family enjoys spending time at the pool, watching a good movie, playing board games and hanging out with family and friends.
Kamryn discovered dance at the age of 4. She was following in the footsteps of her cousin, Taylor Nawatani, a current dancer at PDD. It was after watching Taylor’s Disney dance recital, Kamryn wanted to dance like her cousin. We were all so impressed with the elaborate costumes, amazing choreography and top notch production. We were sold and decided to enroll Kamryn in Creative Movement and Hip Hop Tots. She got right into it and found her love for dance. We credit this to the awesome teachers and mentors at PDD. They teach with care, love and skill. This season, Kamryn is part of the Company Prep Team doing Jazz, Ballet along with beginning Hip Hop. We are very fortunate to be a part of this program and studio and appreciate all the time and hard work everyone on staff puts into making this experience valuable and enjoyable. Kamryn is learning and improving her dance skill and technique while building her confidence and discipline as a person. Kamryn has also made some of her best friends at the studio. From dancers to teachers to the admin staff, everyone is supportive and makes dance fun. Being new parents to dance, we are grateful that the admin staff patiently and happily navigates us through dance life.
Our advice to new parents is to be patient and enjoy every moment. Dance is a commitment worthwhile. Not only will your child be a skilled dancer, but they will blossom as an individual and learn personal and life skills that will be with them forever.
Thank you to Ms. Wendy and Mr. Jeremy for all your hardwork and dedication to our children and dance. We appreciate the opportunity and look forward to our journey with PDD!
The Hashimoto Family
Bio coming soon!
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The Kodama/Kakaio Family
Happy Easter PDD! Wow this year is sure flying by! I'd like to take a quick moment to introduce our family. My name is Sara Kodama, Mom to Maz (17) and Mikayla Kakaio (15). Featured in our family picture is also my Mom, Pam Wilson-Albino. My Dad, Ralph (Bud) Albino, who missed the photo shoot, is also an integral part of our family unit.
I am currently a part time teacher at Mililani 'Ike Elementary. I've been happily teaching there for 11 years. Maz is a junior at Mililani High School, while Mikayla is a sophomore at Kamehameha. Mikayla dances for Kamehameha Dance Company. Grammy (Pam) and Papa (Bud) are both retired from their careers as a Commercial Property Manager and Owner/Operator of Kapili Hou Services respectively, but their constant support of their grandchildren has been and will always be a lifelong passion.
Maz started her dance journey at PDD around 7 years ago when her interest was peaked by Hip Hop. Instantly she was hooked and we hung up her soccer cleats and softball glove and became a dance family. Maz's passion for performing only grew when she added Jazz and eventually Ballet classes. Maz was accepted into Hip Hop Company approximately 5 years ago, and the thrill of competition added a new level of commitment and desire. Recently Maz has embraced Tap Company and Jazz Company Prep as well. Maz began her Musical Theatre career performing in the Ensemble of CTAA's The Little Mermaid in the 5th Grade. She followed up with parts in CTAA's James and the Giant Peach, Beauty and the Beast, Once on This Island, and finally, Legally Blonde Jr. where she took on the role as Brooke Wyndham. Maz hopes to study Musical Theater at PDD until she graduates from MHS and then continue on majoring in Musical Theatre in college.
The saying "It takes a village..." truly applies to our family. We've all taken turns driving Maz to and from classes and performances, doing hair, make up and putting on false eye lashes (what an experience.) There's been tears from anxiety and tears of joy thru the years, and you have to embrace all the emotions. Watching Maz find her passion and progress from a beginner to the confident dancer she is now has been so fulfilling. The videos and pictures of Maz's performances and rehearsals are a constant source of pride. And to Maz's horror, our family relives all the performances over and over again thanks to Screen Mirroring on our living room TV.
Thank you to Wendy and Jeremy and all the Teachers and staff at PDD. You have created an environment where Maz and all the other children can learn and grow and live their dream of performing!
The Ozo Family
Aloha from the Ozo family! We are truly honored to be the family of the month. We are Jared and Czarina Ozo, parents of Christienne Emma (15), Jayden Callum (12) and our three furbabies, Charlie (6), Jirou (2), and Chewy (1).
Jared is an Emergency Room technician at the Queens Medical Center West Oahu and Czarina is a critical care nurse at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center and QMC Medical ICU. Christienne is a sophomore at Waipahu High School and an ambassador for the Academy of Arts and Communication. She also takes classes at the early college program offered by the University of Hawaii West Oahu. Her dream is to pursue a career in veterinary medicine or forensic science. Jayden is a 6th grader at August Ahrens Elementary School and a recipient of the school’s prestigious Keiki Marauder Award. He is member of the Gifted and Talented program and the National Elementary Honor Society. He loves to watch and play basketball and football.
Our family bonding includes traveling, hiking, going to the beach, trying new food places, watching football (Niners Baby!) or basketball (Go Lakers!) or just spending time with our dogs. Both kids are good swimmers and play the ukulele well.
Our family dance journey started in 2011 when Christienne joined PDD at the very first studio location. She was in the hip hop class taught by Wendy and hula class with Kumu Shauna. Christienne took a break from dancing and went back to PDD in 2015 and this time with her then four year old brother, Jayden. She was in jazz, hip hop, Tahitian, and even took private voice lessons but her passion is dancing hula. She loves performing with her hula family at weddings and public performances and even shares her talent during family weddings and birthday parties. She also participated in the Annual Ho’ike in San Francisco in 2020 & 2023.
Jayden’s love and talent for dance came from his dad who used to be a member of a dance group in high school many many years ago. He joined PDD Company in 2020 and attended his very first TDA (2021) in Las Vegas and they won first place in the mini hip hop division. His first love is hip hop but every dance season, he challenges himself to try other dance genres like ballroom, tap and jazz. This is his third year with PDD company (hip hop) and first PDD Company Prep in jazz. His competitive side made him work harder every season and loves to be on stage during competitions and performances.
Our advice to other families is to nurture your kids’ talent and encourage them to excel. Let them enjoy and with our guidance they will develop self discipline and discover their true potential. It’s a dedication that the whole family put hard work, sweat, tears and investment into. And if you get the chance, we highly encourage you to volunteer during rehearsals and performances not only to help but also to witness how much hard work our kids, teachers and everyone put together for a great show.
We thank Wendy and Jeremy for providing a safe and encouraging environment for our kids to grow,enhance and show their talents. For their teachers and mentors, thank you for your hard work and for motivating them to always do their best. Thank you to all the staff for the daily reminders especially during shows and competitions, you are our support system. For all PDD kids and families, you are all amazing and we are excited for the next dance season … LET’S DEUX THIS!
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The Sakamoto Family
It’s officially summer, and what a great way to kick it off with being selected as the PDD Family of the Month! We are excited and grateful for this recognition. We are Curtis and Dee Sakamoto, parents to Embree (12) and Colbie (8).
Curtis works in finance at HPMG (Hawaii Permanente Medical Group) and Dee is the Digital Sales Manager at KITV4 Island News. Embree just completed her first year at ‘Iolani School and is excited to move on to 8 th grade. In her free time outside of dance, she loves to paint and is interested in different types of art and now photography. Colbie will be in 3 rd grade next year at Waikiki School. When she’s not cheering her sister on at dance competitions, she’s on the soccer field. She also just started her first year in hip hop at PDD and is loving it! She’s always dancing at home to all of her sister’s dance songs. Together we love to spend time with extended family and take family trips to explore new places.
Embree has always been a performer. She would constantly sing at home or was always one of the leads in school performances, including earning the role of Young Anna in Frozen Jr. in 4 th grade. Her interest in dance started when she was 5, taking street dance and jazz, but her PDD journey began back in 2018. Two years later, she auditioned for Company and has never looked back! Joining PDD’s Company team during the pandemic was definitely a challenge…from not knowing fellow dancers and families, not being able to really meet and learn from each other (both in the studio and as parents), to learning how to prepare for competitions, and much more, all while adapting to all the changes going on because everyone was pivoting. But through it all, we’ve pushed through and have learned A LOT!
Thank you to Wendy and Jeremy, the previous and current PDD dance teachers, the PDD admin and staff, fellow dance moms and families for welcoming Embree and our family with open arms. Embree has definitely grown as a person and dancer and continues to value the time she spends with everyone and is excited to learn more. We see the countless hours she spends at the studio paying off, and we love to watch her grow every time she hits the stage.
To those who are new to the PDD family, whether if your dancer is in Company or not, have them try new things and explore different genres. It will help them develop into a better dancer. We will all be there to support one another, because this is how we DEUX it!
The Kinjo-Toyama Family
It's Christmas in July! We are truly blessed to be given this gracious gift of featuring our family. We are Troy and Tracee, parents of our blended family - Madison (21), Mason (19), and Kalyn (14).
Troy works in maintenance at Kaohao School and as a jeweler for Philip Rickard Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry. Tracee currently serves students at Waipahu High School as a counselor. Madison is in her last year at Arcadia University in Pennsylvania and Mason is entering his third year at Creighton University in Nebraska. Our dancer, Kalyn, will be a sophomore at Pearl City High School this upcoming school year.
Kalyn's love for dance started with the Nintendo Wii at the age of 4. Playing with her older siblings, Kalyn would try to score the highest in her Just Dance 3 favorites like Apache Jump On It, Forget You, Dynamite, and California Gurls. At the age of 6, we signed her up for a trial class in hip hop. She tried her best to keep up with others in learning the dance steps, but she decided to keep her soccer cleats and shin guards like her older siblings. After each soccer season, we would ask her about trying dance again, but the answer was always, "no." Two years later, she finally was ready to give dance another try and we even got her to enroll in the summer hip hop intensive workshop. This time, Kalyn was hooked! It was because of her fabulous instructors, Mr. Eric, Mr. Zane, and Mr. Jere who cheered her when she could hit the moves, helped her when she didn't, and encouraged her when needed. In October 2017, four months after her return to the studio, she performed ballet, jazz, and hip hop routines, including the energetic grand finale in her first recital at the Kroc Center. Our family was armed with battery-charged phones and cameras, flowers, and leis for the aftershow of her debut in "Old School Jamz." We thought we packed everything . . . we forgot the tissue.
Our advice to new families is to let your children know that you donʻt expect them to be perfect, or that you donʻt expect them to learn a dance routine at the first try, or that you donʻt expect them to be the best dancer in class. Encourage them to never quit, but give them the space to find out who they are and what they love. Your children, like our daughter, might need ongoing encouragement from those who love them to feel brave enough to dance. Also do not be shy about getting involved. We did not know how to do things such as make a bun with hair that sticks out until we volunteered and learned a lot of tricks of the trade from other families.
Today, Kalyn is 14 years old, still cautious and shy, yet continues to love dance. Kalyn has expanded her dance portfolio to include hip hop, jazz, tap, and ballet thanks to her inspiring instructors, motivating mentors, and fun, encouraging dancemates. Kalynʻs decision to join PDD has not only taught her how to be a skilled dancer but a more confident person. We were shocked to see her step outside her comfort zone by auditioning for Hip Hop Company last year. Her perseverance prevailed and she enjoyed her very first company season culminating with The Dance Awards (TDA) 2023. Through her experiences at PDD, she is developing and practicing positive character traits such as being polite, responsible, committed, humble, encouraging, resilient, and courageous. These attributes have equipped her to take risks in school by getting involved more in extracurricular activities.
While many people may look forward to Amazon Prime Day signaling Christmas in July, our family is so grateful to have unwrapped a special gift in PDD throughout the year. Our heartfelt appreciation to Wendy and Jeremy. It is not easy owning a business in Hawaii and we are extremely grateful for the many sacrifices you make for our PDD families especially in creating a nurturing environment that promotes your mantra of being a "kind human" first. PDD is an open, caring community; and we have experienced firsthand the warmth of PDD staff and the families involved. Thank you for encouraging our dancers to do their best and have the courage to go beyond their limits. For all seasons, we appreciate all you DEUX!
The Taylor/Hashimoto Family
Bio coming soon!
The Matsuyama-Habit Family
Aloha to PDD ohana from the Habit Family! We are James and Yuko, parents to Sydney(12). We are so happy to be part of the PDD Ohana and are excited to share about our family and our journey.
Yuko is a sales manager of a real state company and James is a retired veteran who has been traveling the states and the world to find the place he likes to be. This is why no one see him around the PDD. Syd has been missing him when he's started his journey but now she used to it and enjoyed his stories where he's been and experienced. Also Syd and Yuko have visited him in many places during Syd's school break such as New York for musical and museums, Orlando for swimming with Manatees and of course Disney World, Glacier National park, Montana for snowboarding and latest trip during summer break was to Bangkok, Thailand for elephant riding and so. We are surprised that Syd is very good at snowboarding after having only a 2 hours lesson then she was ready to be on slope already! A Hawaiian girl on the snowy mountain :) Her dad and mom are experienced snowboarders and it was easy for them to navigate her next level once she knows a basic. Now Syd would like to go to the snowy mountain every winter if she has a chance.
Syd is 7th Grader at Kaimuki Middle school and a member of the orchestra as a Violinist that she really enjoys playing. Also she is a good swimmer, has been a member of YMCA's swim team, participated some races and competitions especially freestyle and back stroke category.
Syd's dance journey with PDD started in early 2021. In 2020, our friend recommended me to try asking if PDD had planned to start in-person class soon at that time everything was shutting down meanwhile Syd was in other dance studio which had been closed and didn't have any plan to open in-person class for a while but Syd needed to explode her energy and passion to dance with friends not just taking remote classes by herself in the living room. Fortunately PDD started hybrid class soon and we really appreciated they had a place where Syd could belong. Since she joined to PDD, she found her passion for expressing herself is much bigger than we expected. Syd started hiphop first, then joined Musical theater that took her to new adventure of tap and sing. Syd played as a thespian also experienced production side which made her understand deeply how to create one musical that was more difficult and hard work needed than she imagined.
This is Syd's first season of Tap and Hiphop Company Prep and excited to be the part of them on the higher level after going through the audition which gave her a big confidence to challenge for her new movement.
We have found the PDD is the place that have great teachers, mentors, administrative staff, dance mates and their parents, all of whom we truly admire. They gave Syd not only dance technique and skill, also improving her confidence and motivation to be a better person (wishing to be selected as a mentor someday) through her experience at PDD.
We recommend to all family to join and experience to be a volunteer for rehearsals and/or recitals whenever they have a chance that we can see and feel how hard all PDD dancers, teachers and staff work for a show!
Thank you to Ms. Wendy, Mr. Jeremy and all teachers, mentors and admin staff for all your hard work and support. We are happy to see the PDD's been growing bigger and appreciate to be part of the PDD Ohana.
The Kurisu Family
Hello PDD Family! We are the Kurisus and are the proud family of our dancer, Kelsee Kurisu. We are very humbled and honored to receive the family of the month award. Pictured is our family, Weston, Vickie, Kelsee, and Reyn and below is a quick bio of us.
Weston is a sales representative at Xerox Hawaii and has been with the organization for over 11 years, handling all commercial print shops in the state of Hawaii. He is an avid baseball player, coach, and community volunteer, running the 8u division for over 3 years and now with 10u division for COBA Mililani Baseball. He is the head coach for the Mililani White Sox 10u team and looks forward to the further development of the players, both athletically and mentally.
Vickie is a Registered Nurse at Tripler Army Medical Center and works in the OB Department as the Nurse Educator and Centering Pregnancy Coordinator. She has worked in the Obstetric world for over 15 years and loves taking care of mommies and babies. She is a dance mom and works at Nina’s Café few days per month. She enjoys getting to know the dancers/thespians and their favorite snacks, and to see them in action. Her hobbies include Amazon shopping, eating, traveling, and being a mom to Kelsee and Reyn.
Kelsee (12) has been dancing for PDD for roughly 5 years and absolutely loves it! One of our earliest favorite memories is when her Aunty taught her dance moves for Silento’s Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) at 4 years old. It was the cutest thing ever! She started her young journey as a gymnast at age 5 and cartwheeled her way to join a PDD hip-hop class at age 7. She quickly realized her passion for dance and joined the PDD Company 2 years later. Her love for dance gravitated her with curiosity toward other dance genres. She has now been with PDD’s Company for 3 years and is in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary, ballet, and tap. Ms. Wendy, thank you for believing in her and for pushing her. We are forever grateful. Kelsee is very fortunate to have had great mentors in the older, more experienced dancers such as Ms. Elle, and her dance sisters Kaylyn and Tresta, who helped guide her by example on the right techniques and work ethic necessary to compete at the highest levels. She has also made lifelong friends through this studio who also help push her in the right direction for development and help console her when times get hard. She is currently a 6 th grader at Mililani Middle School and loves the pool, beach, drawing, slime, and going out with friends in her spare time.
Reyn (10) is a 4 th grader at Mililani Uka Elementary. He enjoys a variety of sports including baseball, soccer, flag football, and most recently, basketball. However, his main love is baseball, and he enjoys pitching, hitting, and playing in the outfield. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out at the park with his baseball teammates, the beach, and of course his iPad playing Roblox.
As a family, we couldn’t be more happy and thankful for PDD, the teachers, faculty, and staff. We appreciate the competitive spirit, hard work, and energy it takes to try to be the best dancer / dance studio as possible. We feel it not only will help our daughter short term but also later in life. Thank you again for this tremendous honor, we look forward to the bright future with PDD!
The Schwinn Family
Greetings from the Schwinn Family! We are Mark and Vanessa Schwinn, proud parents to Piper (11) and Raine (6). Learning that we were family of the month was a great surprise, and we are so grateful that we were picked!
Mark is the Oahu Regional Manager for HPM Building Supply and has been with the company for nine years. Vanessa owns and operates Vanessa Schwinn Photography, specializing in photography and branding for small business owners.
Our oldest, Piper, is a 5th grader at Ewa Beach Elementary and is in Musical Theater Level 2. She has participated in 3 MT productions at PDD, and is preparing for her role as Sprit, a narrator in the Spring production of Finding Nemo Kids. When not at school or the dance studio, Piper enjoys immersing herself in graphic novels, creating videos, chatting with her friends, and losing track of time in video games.
Raine, our youngest, is a 1st grader at Ewa Beach Elementary and is in Jazz/Tap class. Raine loves creating arts and crafts, music, watching YouTube videos to learn about Disney easter eggs, and hunting for the easter eggs on our Disney trips.
Our journey with the dance studio began in 2018 when Piper enrolled in Jazz/tap and Ballet classes at PDD, following the closure of our previous studio. After a brief hiatus, Piper returned to PDD in 2022, excited to dive into musical theater, while Raine embarked on her first dance class journey with Jazz/Tap. Transitioning to a new studio and classes presented challenges, particularly Piper's initial nerves about joining the musical theater class. However, those apprehensions quickly faded as she found a welcoming community of friends who shared her passion for performance.
Witnessing our children's growth and development at PDD has been immensely rewarding. While they may shy away from showcasing their skills at home, their performances never fail to amaze us. Beyond learning dance techniques, they've cultivated lasting friendships and valuable social skills in this supportive environment.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone at PDD for fostering such a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Special mention goes to Miss Taylore, whose vibrant energy and dedication have significantly impacted our children’s classes and private vocal lessons.
For families considering PDD, we highly recommend this studio. From its friendly staff to its well-rounded facility, PDD offers a nurturing space where children can thrive creatively and socially. The excitement of recitals and plays provides our kids with constant motivation and something to anticipate every couple of months eagerly.
Thank you, Wendy and Jeremy, for your dedication and vision in creating an amazing dance community. We are grateful to be a part of the PDD family!
The Toves Family
Aloha e PDD ʻOhana! We are the Toves ʻOhana and we are delighted to be your Family of the Month!
We are Heather and Patrick Toves, parents to Kaylah (20), Kai (13), and Knox (4). Our son, Knox is currently in Preschool and loves reading.(we’ve been told he’s beyond a 1st grade reading level) He is non-verbal and was diagnosed with Autism at 2 years old. He keeps us on our toes and is excited for his Minion-themed birthday party coming up soon. Kaylah, our oldest, is currently attending college in upstate New York at Cornell University, where she is majoring in Government and minoring in Indigenous Studies. There, she is the Treasurer and Social Media Director of the Hawaiʻi Club and is an office assistant at the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program. She has also been invited to intern at the House of Representatives in Washington DC this Fall. Kai, our PDD aficionado, is in the 7th grade at Hawaii Technology Academy. When not dancing she loves singing, acting, modeling, mathematics and hanging out with her friends.
Patrick is the President of Allied Transportation and Fleet Services and has been in the trucking industry for over 26 years. In his spare time he loves reading and golfing. Heather is a domestic engineer a.k.a stay at home mama. She also works Thursday nights at the best cafe in the world. Nina’s Cafe!! Stop on in and say hi besties! ;) She has no spare time but if she did it would be spent taking a nap.
We have been a part of the PDD ʻohana since Kai was in preschool jamming it out with the Creative Movement little ones—oh how we miss those days! Cuteness overload! Now she is a Company dancer and mentors Creative Movement. Full circle, her heart soars when the little ones call her "Miss Kai”. We are so proud of how far Kai has come in her dancing career. Even though her heart lies with hip-hop, she has embraced many other genres now: ballet, jazz, tap and ballroom. She has even starred in Musical Theatre productions and competed vocally. Her determination and commitment to her craft is something that we all look towards for inspiration in our own lives.
To other PDD families, we highly encourage you to volunteer. We have been apart of PDD for nearly 10 years and only started volunteering within the past couple of years—but we wish we did it sooner! We understand that it can be scary coming into such a tight-knit community and trying to find where you fit, but the PDD ʻohana are always so welcoming. For us parents, getting to be apart of your childʻs passion and community is extremely fruitful, and helps us appreciate not only our own childʻs talents, but the studio as a whole.
This studio is whole-heartedly the manifestation of “it takes a village,” and we are beyond grateful for everyone who has helped Kai flourish into the performer she is today. The teachers here are amazing role models and modern day super heroes making such a difference in these dancers lives. The admin truly make magic happen behind the scenes. Their organization and dedication is a fine dance in itself, which does not go unnoticed. We especially want to thank Wendy and Jeremy for bringing their remarkable vision to reality! You’re exceptional, creating a vibrant and nurturing environment for our dancers. The passion and commitment you both bring to your work is awe inspiring. Thank you for fostering such a wonderful community. Creating a magical and safe little(no so little anymore)place tucked away in Waipiʻo we all can take pride in and call home.