When my daughter was 3 years old my best friend invited us to a Hype Concert. My daughter was so…read moreinspired by my niece who has been dancing at Hypersquad for many years and has been a choreographer for the last 3 years and is now headed to UNLV as a rebel Girl. Now 10 1/2 years old my daughter has followed my nieces footsteps. My girlfriend is ending her time with Hype and We are only buckling up and getting ready for the ride! Because of the dedication, training and support of the all choreographers, Hypersquad parents, family and friends my daughter is now out of her shell and on Competition team! I am proud to say that Hypersquad is not just a dance studio it's family!

Mariah will be in France for the summer but will return to the studio in August. =)…read more I still cant believe she used to cry at the first few Saturday classes she went to 3 years ago. Mariah (now 7) had such an amazing time at concert and already told me she wants to be in every single number next year LOL. I wanted to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for everyone at the studio doing what you do for all of the students. I will definitely volunteer in the dressing room again next year and I will have a better idea of the flow. The concert was amazing as always and well worth it in my family's opinion. We look forward to many more concerts in the future. I noticed this year it was a hard to see the "little ones" perform because they were often behind much taller students or far off to the side. That is the one thing I noticed that could be improved on for next year but not a big deal as hopefully we will have the girls taking more classes next year allowing them to be in more numbers. Thanks again for everything, you are ALL very much appreciated! -Christina & Mariah

Saw the production of The Lion King Jr. here, what an amazing display of young talent!!!! Bravo!!!!…read moreAwesome job by the keiki and a standing ovation to the coaches and administrators. This venue is beautiful and is kept very well!!!

I love pas deux so much and definitely recommend when wanting to dance.I love the teachers too!read more

There are no words for how much I love Aunty Olana, Shel, and the entire Ai Obama. These are the…read moremost incredible and generous people you could ever meet. I wish I could be young again JUST so I could be one of Kumu Hula Olana Ai's dancers. She has inspired thousands of incredible dancers. This is exactly the halau you want to put your child in!

I grew up dancing in Hālau Hula Olana. Kumu Olana always instilled in us a love for the hula,…read morerespect for the culture and the meaning behind the words, and to always exude the aloha spirit in every part of our lives. I have fond memories of practices in the old warehouse area in Pearl City and performing for our loved ones throughout the year. Kumu Olana and her ohana are the real deal. The Hula is in their blood and soul which is evident when you see them dance and speak of it. I hope to someday send my daughter who is only a baby now to dance for the halau.

A quick review about Erin Kanno. My daughter has been going to Na Maka to take hip hop and now…read morejazz from Ms. Erin for the last 4 years. I have seen my daughter in many performances and today I just saw her in a performance at Pearlridge center and I was surprised in a good way. My daughter has become not only a dancer but has poise and confidence that only a teacher could provide for their students. I am happy that my daughter enjoys dance and music. I am also happy to have found a great teacher that doesn't only teach how to do this move or that move but also teaches, as she says, to "dance to the beat of your heart". I could see that in my daughter today. Thank you Ms. Erin, all of your hard work, dedication, and love for your students is well appreciated.

Highly recommend you give this studio/ Halau a shot. Daughter has been going here a year they are…read moreso great the teachers, the office staff, the atmosphere is all so amazing. So grateful we found this halau.

It took 3 years of coaxing to get me to try it, because, like everyone else I talk to about it, my…read moreexcuse was "I can't dance." That's why there's HBDA. The lessons are taught by patient, friendly instructors in a great environment, and I've made some awesome new friends and starting to get some new steps down, like tango, rumba, east & west coast swing, samba, mambo, waltz, foxtrot, meringue.

Ms. Charlene and Ms. Kessie are always patient with the changing needs of my kids and the staff all…read morework super hard to individualize each students learning styles. Been going here for several years for ballet and hip hop now also for my son. Also, their annual Showstoppers performance is Top notch outstanding. We love it here!

RWDA = my dance home…read more Every Saturday from age 4-17+ I'd be at Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy ALL DAY LONG. It was my second home. My weekend home. I absolutely loved it there. :) I started with ballet and tap early on and added on gymnastics and jazz throughout the years. You make LIFELONG FRIENDS at this studio. Students are encouraged to learn ballet, which establishes a solid foundation as a dancer. It's a piece of cake learning other styles once you've practiced years of ballet. They surely teach you discipline and how to be a fine, classy lady (or gentleman!). This is a great studio to send your kids to (or yourself! They have adult classes, too!) if you want good, classic, WHOLESOME ballet, tap, jazz and broadway styles. They also offer hip hop and salsa. Taking dance lessons at RWDA and performing at the Blaisdell Concert Hall (now annual performances are at Hawaii Theatre) really help build my self-confidence as a child and improved my posture. I learned how to be organized and punctual from attending scheduled rehearsals and having various costume changes throughout the show (my Caboodles box full of bobby pins and accessories had to be in order or I'd miss my number!). I also learned how to put on stage makeup (that it needs to be a lot bolder than what you'd normally wear because the lights wash out the color). Again, the friendships that I have developed throughout the years are priceless. I still hang out with my RWDA dance buddies til this day! The studio is conveniently located next to Aiea Library, where I have studied a bunch before, after, and in-between dance classes as a kid. There are also many restaurants and convenience stores around the area that are safe and fun to check out when you need a snack in-between classes or to hang out with your dance buddies. (Or for you parents that are waiting for your keiki!) The teachers are all excellent and caring. I remember Miss Woodson herself used to help fit me in my tap and pointe shoes. She'd even show me how to screw on my taps to my tap shoes! I love how students that have grown up here eventually come back to teach to carry on the tradition. If you're interested in taking lessons, you should watch the annual Showstoppers show at Hawaii Theatre usually held the last week of June. Not to miss! However, that is only once a year, so if you've missed this year's one, you can always call the studio and check out the next mall show or try out a class! If I ever decide to have kids, I'd for sure send them here! P.S. Yelp, it's Rosalie Woodson Dance Academy. The business listing's all backwards. ;)

We had an amazing dance event amongst the student class with potluck assortment and refreshments/…read moredesserts by Owner Byron Payne and wife Karen. Gobbly Salsa and Samba routines mixed with the Wobble Wobble line dance. Lots of variety to imbibe. Awesome fellowship. Come learn the fundamentals from Byron Payne.

From the owner: We offer a wide range of dance styles and classes for all skill levels. From salsa to ballroom, we…read morehave something for everyone. Our experienced instructors are passionate about dance and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Whether you're looking to learn a new hobby, improve your technique, or perform competitively, we have the expertise to guide you every step of the way. Join our community and discover the joy of dance today! Learn to dance all style of partner dancing including Ballroom, Latin, Country, Wedding, Social, etc.

11/2025 I had the opportunity of attending Lisa Matsumoto's play Once Upon Noddah Time twice, both…read morewere matinees. This venue has been a mainstay at Leeward Community College for years and the first time I've come here since I was a student back in the day. There's plenty of parking right in front of the theater. To get to the theater there is a huge staircase to walk down or the other option is an elevator in the next building over to the left of the theater, if you're facing the theater. There are signs with arrows and easy enough to find but it is a bit of a walk because you're walking almost the full length of the other building and once you're downstairs, then need to walk the same length back to the entrance. For kupuna with arthritis issues, this can be quite the challenge. The theater lobby has a beautiful painted mural upon entering. To get to you seat, once again, everything's stairs up, then down. Women's restroom, down a short flight of stairs. The knees were practically screaming from all the stairs. The theater seats are nicely laid out and space between each row is good where one can comfortably walk to your seat without having to squeeze thru. Both times I went, we had good seats. The first time was in G12/G13, about midway and the 2nd time was seats C30/31 closer, left stage. The theater does get cold as the performance progresses so good idea to bring a jacket/sweater. The play itself was great! There was a cast of about 30, some were students and some actors with previous experience. It was a good play for the whole family with the happy musical numbers, actor interaction with the audience, and comedy. Add to the fact it was done local style with pidgin. The only problem we had was you couldn't hear a lot of the cast members no matter which seat you were at because not all of them were wearing microphones. The main characters were but some of the supporting cast that had speaking lines, you couldn't hear at all. This made it very frustrating to hear the play. I had mentioned it to the gal at the box office when I went the 2nd time. Especially at the start of the play when the bufo were speaking to the audience. I couldn't hear them at row G. Row C was better but not by much. I can only imagine folks in the seats further up couldn't hear anything at all. Overall, enjoyable play. The LCC theater is a beautiful venue with the layout of the seats. The drawbacks are too many stairs to get to your seat and hard to hear this wonderful performance.

Really nice and very clean theatre. Watched a variety of voice, dance and acting students showcase…read moretheir talents. It gets cold, so bring a jacket/sweater. The seats are leveled upward from the first row so everyone can see, but if someone is right in front, they somewhat block your view, especially if you want to take pictures or video from your phone. Parking is abundant since it is LCC, and right in front of the theater. There are stairs going down to the entrance with a huge sign right above.