Visited Maui this summer and my granddaughter wanted to learn the hula. We found Jan via an online search, and she was LOVELY! First we made leis from flowers that Jan hand-picked for us from her trees (we did the lesson at her home). Then we went to her studio for a 30-min lesson. My granddaughter enjoyed it immensely! While Jan does not currently have a website (seems her past webmaster is holding her url and website hostage), you can reach her via text to book a lesson. She is very responsive. And if you're a web designer/digital marketer who could donate some time to help her get up and running again after the Maui fire, then please message her. She is well-deserved of kindness and some good marketing. read more

Jan Kealani's Maui Hula Lessons - Dance Schools Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Amazing to find a Hawaiian luau teacher. Does private lessons. Highly Recommended. Response to text read more

If you have the inclination to do Hula lessons on Maui, please, genuinely, call Jan. She is the absolute BEST. We went with our whole family to her studio, including our two young children (one of whom has extra medical needs and quite a bit of anxiety). He was still spooked from a loud luau the night before (my fault for booking that), but within two minutes Jan had already won him and all of us over. She has a calming and peaceful demeanor and instantly connected with all of us. We learned SO MUCH from her about Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. She has taught Hula at all levels basically forever, and met us right at our level. Our children (and we) were dancing and singing the rest of the trip. I contacted a few people for Hula lessons, and Jan is somehow the most affordable despite the expertise and authenticity she brings to this experience. This was a definite must-do if you're on Maui. read more

We're visiting Maui and hubby was going to be golfing, so I was trying to find something fun to do with the kiddos (ages 6 & 7). Jan's Lei making & hula lesson was the perfect find! We were staying at a house up in Kapalua and Jan drove to us and brought all her flowers and Lei making tools with her. Luckily, we had space on the lanai /back patio to spread out the flowers on the back table. She was easy to book with, extremely communicative and great with my two girls. She taught us how to string the flowers for a necklace lei and a lei for our heads. She also taught the girls how to make beautiful rosettes out of wonderful smelling plumerias and she clipped them into our hair. Hula was super fun too! My hubby got back from golf early and even joined in on the fun! This would be a great activity for any occasion! Bachelorette, family reunion, etc. It was truly an awesome experience! Thank you so much Jan and Maui for teaching us today!! read more

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Jan was a breath of fresh air! She offered my daughter and I a private class at our resort, she took us pool side to and Leigh's then we were going to head to the beach per the request of my princess to learn how to Hulu dance but it was too windy. We actually enjoyed it more on our balcony, it was so fun that my husband jumped in. Her prices are also very affordable. I HIGHLY recommend everyone takes advantage of her service when visiting Maui. read more

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I always wanted to learn the hula dance. Jan did a great job of explaining the meaning behind the dance move and break it down to little steps. At the end, I learned to dance a whole song. It was truly a fun experience. I will definitely come back to visit her again. Highly recommended. read more

we did a hula session with jan and it was so much fun! she is very patient and a great teacher. We reached out to her to schedule a time with her, and was able to make an appointment the next afternoon. Although we'd never hulaed before, she made us relaxed and comfortable, and we were able to get through the whole lilo and stitch song, 'He Mele No Lilo' I highly recommend anyone to give it a try. You might want to practice the uwehe beforehand though, that was tough to get down! read more

This review is long overdue due to my schedule. I wanted to thank Jan for an amazing lesson with me and my parents. We had an amazing experience. We not only learnt hula dancing, but we learnt how to make Lea, ti leaf dress and hair accessory. I definitely recommend Jan for anyone who is going to Maui you definitely won't be disappointed. It's an amazing hands on experience :). read more

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I had the best time in my hula lesson with Jan. She is beautiful and so sweet. She radiates the spirit of Hawaii. If I lived in Lahaina I would take classes from her as much as possible. I learned so much and she makes it enjoyable. I highly recommend her if you are serious about Hula lessons. Alex from Novato, California read more

My sister, niece and I visited Jan in Lahaina, Maui Hawaii for spring break 2022. Jan was awesome. We learned how to make these lei's and took a hula class. Jan is a great teacher and has a kind giving spirit. I will be going back with grand daughter and daughter-in-law. read more

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My daughter and I did hula and lei masking with Jan. She was a wonderful hostess, and we learned a lot about Hawaiian culture and what it is like to live in Maui. We made many, many leis, and learned a simple dance, as well as the meanings behind the steps and motions. Highly recommend Jan. read more

Amazing memorable experience! We loved making the lei necklaces and lei headband with Jan. Her flowers were freshly picked and she was so patient in teaching us throughout. We did the hula class after making the lei's. Jan was flexible in scheduling and we're so grateful to have experienced this with our family. Thank you Jan! read more

Jan Kealani's Maui Hula Lessons - Dance Schools Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

My sister and I had a great experience with Kumu Jan. We agreed to meet at Kahekili Beach Park around sunset. She showed us an easy hula and shared various instruments used in the dance. Well worth the effort to make it happen. Mahalo for the Aloha spirit!!! read more

Jan Kealani's Maui Hula Lessons - Mahalo Kumu Jan!! - Dance Schools Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

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Jan is the kindest, most patient person and is so easy to work with. I was looking for lei making and a hula lesson for our family when we were in Maui over the summer. I researched through multiple websites and finally found Jan through Yelp. She met us at a beach close to where we were staying and brought so many beautiful flowers and all the materials needed for making leis. She told us stories and traditions as she taught us to make leis. Then she gave us hula dresses and taught us a dance, explaining what each part meant. My teenaged nieces were not too thrilled that I planned a hula lesson and lei making adventure but they fell in love with Jan and said it was the highlight of our trip! I cannot recommend her enough!! She is wonderful! read more

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The best experience in Maui. One that my daughter can't stop talking about! By far the highlight of our trip. It was such a great experience and Jan was so welcoming and made it a memory of a lifetime! Would highly recommend! read more

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After seeing and reading about hula, I wanted to learn more, and a recent trip to Maui seemed like the ideal opportunity. I texted Jan about the possibility of a private lesson, and she was able to fit me in for an hour session in her home studio the next day. Not being much of a dancer, I was a little nervous, but it was such a positive experience and truly a highlight of my vacation. Jan was so warm, encouraging, and inspiring. She skillfully tailored the class to my experience and interests, and I loved getting a taste of the coordination, strength, grace, and presence of mind hula requires. I'm still smiling thinking of the song we danced to (and of the flower she gave me to wear behind my ear). Getting a chance to connect with Hawai'i through this art form meant a lot to me, and I'm so grateful for Jan's welcoming guidance! read more

Jan is a delightful soul. My aunt and I had the best time making leis with her while admiring the georgous view from her lanai. Her friendly and welcoming demeanor immediately put us at ease as she explained how to make various adornments with the flowers she grows in her yard. Jan is a very patient teacher and we laughed the whole time we were learning the hula. I can't wait to see her again for another lesson the next time we visit Maui. Jan is wonderful so be sure to book a lesson with her! read more

Jan Kealani's Maui Hula Lessons - Fresh flowers from her garden woven together to make this beauty - Dance Schools Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We surprised our 11 year old with a trip to Hawaii for his birthday. His absolute favorite part of the surprise was his hula lessons with Jan. She was wonderful with him. They were able to learn two dances and use accessories for the hula. He will remember that day fondly forever. We highly recommend spending some time with Jan when in Maui! read more

This is a first time visit for my family to Hawaii. We did a hula lesson and made leis with Jan. We met her in a nearby park. She brought gorgeous flowers and she made every one of us feel comfortable with the lei making process. The Hula lesson was seriously the best! On top of it she is just a really good human being. This was one of the best parts of our vacation. read more

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Jan was such a wonderful instructor! She was very kind and helpful. She took us through every step several times and was so encouraging. Her stories and knowledge of Hula made the experience that much more wonderful. I highly recommend a private lesson. She comes to you and is so accommodating! So glad my future mother-in-law and I did this together. Thanks for a memorable and fun experience, Jan. read more

We took private hula lessons with Jan while we were in Maui for my Mom's 50th Birthday. She was so great to work with and it was the best surprise. Jan provided us with different accessories for us to use and even had necklaces and flowers for everyone. She was amazing and we highly recommend going to her for lessons! read more

Super nice, we had a great time learning a hula dance for me and my girlfriend, and learning the meaning behind each move!

Our family wanted to provide a fun, special memory for our parents at the end of a great Maui vacation. Jan was communicative throughout the process, very flexible based on our timing and plan, reasonably priced, and a joy while she was with us. My parents and all of us LOVED our hula lesson and will definitely arrange another lesson with her during our next trip! read more

I were able to schedule a private lesson with Jan for my 9 year old daughter during our trip to Maui. She suggested a nice park to keep it outdoors and safe. The hour went by so quickly, and Jan provided wonderful instruction that was perfect for a beginner, very skilled, and fun. She was responsive when scheduling the lesson prior to our trip and very sweet through all our text and in person interactions. I highly recommend Jan if you are looking for an activity that will create lasting memories. read more