We are no longer accepting performance requests for Summer 2025.
About Us
Meet founder, mentor, instructor, artistic director, and coordinator.
Meet founder, mentor, instructor, artistic director, and coordinator.
Meet founder, mentor, instructor, artistic director, and coordinator.
Melanee Hirvela teaches Polynesian dancing. She has trained in Polynesian dancing for over 30 years with a focus on Hawaiian Hula. She is one of the dance instructor and artistic director of the group. She trains as a ho’opa’a (chanter) with Dr. Amy Ku‘uleialoha Stillman at Great Lakes Hula Academy. She also trains at workshops under the
Melanee Hirvela teaches Polynesian dancing. She has trained in Polynesian dancing for over 30 years with a focus on Hawaiian Hula. She is one of the dance instructor and artistic director of the group. She trains as a ho’opa’a (chanter) with Dr. Amy Ku‘uleialoha Stillman at Great Lakes Hula Academy. She also trains at workshops under the instruction of Kumu Hula (Hula Masters) and other Polynesian Dance Masters from the islands. Melanee has performed at many private and public events. She offers Hula for Health to residents in Michigan. She is grateful to be able to share her passion for dance and fitness to her students. An additional goal is to teach her students an appreciation for other cultures. Melanee was a classroom teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Meet instructor, artistic director, and coordinator.
Meet founder, mentor, instructor, artistic director, and coordinator.
Meet founder, mentor, instructor, artistic director, and coordinator.
Meet instructor, artistic director, and coordinator.
Meet founder, mentor, instructor, artistic director, and coordinator.
Akane began training in 'Ori Tahiti 16 years ago in Japan and continued as a Hoaloha dancer under Melanee's instruction for 13 years. Akane currently trains as Ho'opa'a with Dr. Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman at Great Lakes Hula Academy. She also attends Polynesian dance workshops and participates in training with renowned instructors. She aims to make learning fun for her students.
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