Hula Dance Lessons in Houston, TX

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.

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.