My daughter didn't know it yet, but she is a performer. She loves to sing, to dance and to act…read moresilly. Unfortunately, my Mini me thought she wouldn't like PACKHawaii because she knew nobody there. That all changed from the first day. In fact, she had such a blast! The staff, and volunteers were welcoming and knew all to well the feeling of not knowing anyone. They made it a fun and safe place for all the kids. Ms. Mini me decided to get up early everyday excited to go and practice. For summer, it was a whole day affair and she was ready to get out the door before I was up. Why couldn't she be like this going to school?! Anyway, performance day came and she was excited about her the whole show. The family came to cheer her on and we were amazed how great the show was! The stage looked amazing. In 2 weeks all the kids memorized their lines, learned choreography, stage presence, and memorized songs. It was impressive to see how much these kids learned in only 2 weeks. They even help make the stage, props, and programs. AMAZING! PACK has different programs. There is the summer programs, different shows to tryout, they have dance classes and offer various workshops for kids. It is such a great program and it is on the Westside!! Overall, It was priceless to see my mini me's confidence and excitement grow with each day. Thank you PACK for having this wonderful program available in the Westside. My daughter's new found love of performing came out because of PACK. She has gained so much and learned a lot about herself in just a few weeks. I can't wait to see what next summer will bring.

BRAVO!! BRAVO!! BRAVO!! PACK's latest production of Westside Story was phenomenally great!! Like…read morereally, really good! Westside Story is one of my all-time favorite "classic" movie & musical play and I must say, PACKids did this production justice! Who can resist singing along to "When you're a Jet," or "I Wanna Live in America," or even belt out, "take my hand and I'll take you there..." or "I Feel Pretty, oh so pretty!" PACKids really outdid themselves by singing, dancing and acting their hearts out on stage - it was truly believable and something they can be proud to have been a part of. I know I was proud to have witnessed such a beautiful musical. It's no secret, i embrace local entrepreneurial endeavors and that affinity does not end with just my purchases. I support local talent when I can. Here in west Oahu there is not a shortage of talents and skills. PACK is a local, non-profit, after school musical theatre group that puts on 4-5 musical productions in a year. Children audition for parts and should be able to sing, dance, recite and act. It's the real deal at PACK! Since moving to west Oahu I have seen School House Rock Jr., their Christmas Holiday production, Little Mermaid and now, Westside Story. These kids are amazing!! I've seen them grow with each performance and their sets get better and better. No need to drive into town anymore to catch a play at Diamond Head, Manoa Valley or Hawaii Theatre...PACKids ROCK!!

Such a hit at my son's first birthday!!!! So glad they were able to fit us in despite Lunar New…read moreYears Celebration going on in China Town. Very easy to contact and work with and the price is more affordable that other organizations. For one price we got two lions and the percussion te when other orgs charged the same price for one lion only. Will be booking them for future major events!

The best Lion dance on the island, I accidentally gave them a wrong date for my son's 1st birthday…read more& it was a good thing I message them on Instagram and they were able to accommodate last minute with the colors I originally chose from. I really appreciate the professionalism they show cased, shout out to Chris the representative! He was so kind & understanding. All my guest loved their performance. If you are looking for a show stopping performance look no further book them for your next event they are worth it!!

Na Mele No Na Pua, or Music for the Generations, is the twice-monthly concert series held at the…read morePlaza Stage on the Waikiki Beach Walk. Every other Sunday evening from 5-6pm is a free concert by excellent local musicians, often accompanied by well-known and skilled hula artists. Mats are provided by the Waikiki Beach Walk to be used on the roomy "grass" area in front of the stage. Permanent benches are available and restrooms are just inside the hotel lobby. I have been to three performances and all have been superb. A well-done event that we always look forward to. Only warning would be the weather. We have traveled down twice only to find mother nature has gotten in the way and cancelled the performance.

I found this place 6 years ago & signing up for classes here was the best (and smartest) thing that…read moreI ever did for myself. I'll have to say that when I first got here everyone knew each other. I could tell I was walking into a family that had known each other for years. Which made me nervous cuz that's why I left my previous dance studio in the first place. But Applause welcomed me with open arms & by the second week I felt like one of their own. As the years went by the family only got bigger & bigger because that's the kind of place applause is. Not only do they have amazing teachers in dance, voice, & acting but they also have FANTASTIC workshops from broadway stars & other accredited people that I was able to put on my résumé. Sadly, I do not dance at Applause anymore. Thanks to my mentors at Applause, I've been living in NYC for 2 years where I am now applying all my training to peruse the dreams that I had when I signed up for classes at this studio 6 years ago. Whenever I come back to Hawaii, I always make sure that Applause is one of the first places I go back & visit.

APA has been my home for two years now. It is a great environment for every personality, where they…read moreall come together to share their love for the arts. Whether you take class for fun or to pursue a serious future in performing, the teachers and ohana of Applause Performance Academy offer amazing support, dedicated training, and most of all, genuine happiness. A range of many ages mix in different leveled classes, that are suited for each students' needs. The teachers truly invest in your talent and potential whether it is offering individual help to a student in, out, or after a class. Styles of dance including ballet, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, modern, musical theatre, technique, jazz, tap and a conditioning class for strengthening and maintaining flexibility for dancers are offered in addition to voice and acting classes. If a welcoming studio with a BIG heart is what you are looking for, I truly recommend Applause Performance Academy. - S.B. student of APA

Husband has been obsessed with Lion Dances since childhood, so booking a performance for our…read morewedding was a no-brainer. We booked 2 lions for our wedding at The Charming Estate and got a baby bonus lion for the performance. The lions were so energetic and entertaining, and our guests had a great time interacting with them. The musicians and dancers were all amazing and this was such a fun way to start our reception program!

A very close family and kid oriented group that anyone can join. No fee to join and learn Kung fu…read moresets and lion dance. Their motto is fellowship, fun and fitness. Performances for weddings, birthdays, graduation, etc. are professional, fun and entertaining and their lions are beautiful. Cubby lions are also so cute. They are on time or usually early, are patient and understanding and works it out with the party coordinator. Can't wait until Choy Cheng to watch and film their lions perform their skits and play fireworks again in chinatown, Ala Moana and other stores.

This review is in regards to the Zumba class I recently took at Studio 808…read more Studio 808 is located in the heart of Waipahu next to the iconic Leeward Drive-Inn. I've heard of Studio 808's dance programs but have never taken a class until I heard about the Zumba class being offered there. You can take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor and reach the studio on the Leeward Drive-Inn side. Once arriving, there is a front desk area set up in front of the studio where people were manning. You can pay in cash or Venmo (I did the mobile pay option because I didn't have cash). Fortunately, Studio 808 has also catered the Zumba class as a remote class so you can actually sign up for the class and dance from home by watching the instructor. Upon arriving to the class, the room was overall clean and spacious. Because the class is also done virtually, there wasn't many people in the room. The Zumba instructor was Erin and I have nothing but great things to say about him. As someone who isn't a dancer, Erin was kind enough to teach the lessons via virtual cam and in-person. The overall class was a lot of fun and I enjoyed the music better at Studio 808 compared to the Zumba classes I take at 24 Hour Fitness. I would definitely recommend to go with Erin because he's exudes positive energy, always smiles while breaking a sweat and definitely knows what he's doing. I was even watching the participants online (who were older folks) and they seemed to thoroughly enjoy the class at home as they would in studio. If you're up for doing a Zumba class in Waipahu (or simply at your own home), I would definitely recommend this class to take. Admission is about $7 per class but the first class is free! Classes are every Tuesday from 6-7pm.

So far my two girls in love with this studio. My oldest is extremely extrovert and shy but I can…read moresee her slowly, very very, slowly coming out of her shell. My youngest in

Destination dance by far exceeded our expectations. The studio is professionally run, with the…read moreowners paying meticulous attention to detail to both teaching the students and managing the logistics of a studio its size. Recommend for new and experienced dancers - I did not participate but it was a joy watching the adult dance performances as well during the spring recital. Warm and welcoming environment and great for all including military families. Even though we found the studio only a year before having to move they welcomed us with open arms. Highly recommend.

The family went to the annual dance recital at Leeward Community College last night and was blown…read moreaway at the talented dances of ALL AGES and ALL STYLES of dance! Prior to attending I thought $35 per adult was a little much until we got to experience it. It was worth every penny and then some! I'm already looking forward to next year! It's about 3 hours long in total and it goes by fast! You don't need to have a dancer in the program to enjoy a wonderful night of dancing, music, singing and fun! Way to go DESTINATION DANCE HAWAII for a job well done!! It was a sensational evening! We appreciated all the effort your teams put forward and it showed!

Brought my 5yo daughters here for their first dance lesson and it was wonderful! The owners were…read morehere and were so welcoming and the studio is big and full of fun costumes and was clean and comfortable Their teacher, Ms Jenny, was very fun and sweet but also knew how to keep girls listening Wonderful experience

This review is a bit tardy, but I am finally coming around to giving some well-deserved praise…read more We found this place through Yelp when we were scouting a dance instructor for our wedding first dance. I have to hand it to my fellow Yelpers for the stellar recommendation; Ed was great. He is clearly passionate about what he does, and he and his wife Juliet are very accommodating. We have very busy schedules, and they rescheduled our sessions multiple times and met us in the evenings after work and even on weekends. We would be exhausted and many times did not even feel like going to dance lessons, but then we would end up having so much fun. Afterwards, we were always glad that we went. At times, it was very stress-relieving and even calming to go in. This is largely due to the fact that Ed and Juliet are such nice people, and they make dancing fun. Just to provide some context, we attended private dance lessons about once a week for a couple of months before our wedding. We had no real prior dancing experience. I usually feel really uncomfortable dancing. But Ed was very patient and went through basic dance steps just to get us more used to things. After we finally picked a first dance song, he practiced everything from the entrance through to the end of the dance. He tailored the moves to us and our song. There were many times that we just changed things so that they just felt more comfortable. We did not get a one-size-fits-all type of dance. That makes it all the more special. Just so you know Ed used to be a dance instructor for, I think, Arthur Murray before he had his own studio, so in going with Ed, you get Arthur Murray instruction but for a much more reasonable price. Due to an injury, he cannot dance as much as he would like to, but he often times would still show us how to do certain dance moves by bringing in Juliet to our dance session. I think Ed is due for a surgery, so he will be up and running again. However, the bottom line is that the best instructor is one who can teach people who do not know how to dance how to dance. And Ed is very good at that.