Northeast Ohio's Premier Hula and Tahitian dance group,under the mentorship of Malia Erena Tafua of Te Fano O Te Ra and Kumu Hula Kaui Dalire-Boyd's Kuikanani Association
Kumu Kau'i Dalire-Boyd
Halau Ka Pua Mae'ole Kuikanani
Kau`i (pronounced KAU-E) Dalire-Boyd is no stranger to performing on stage and being under the spotlight. Born into a well-regarded hula dancing family from the Windward side of O’ahu, Hawai’i, Dalire’s Mother, Aloha Dalire, was the winner of the very first Miss Hula competition in the Merrie Monarch festival. In time, Dalire, as well her two sisters would follow in their Mother’s footsteps and capture the title as well, making Hawai’i history. Now, Dalire is Kumu Hula to her own schools known as Halau Ka Lihilihilehua ‘O Hopoe Kuikanani, with locations in Hawai’i, Japan (Ikebukuro, Kanagawa, Saitama and Okinawa), Mexico, Australia, Michigan, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Oklahoma, Virginia, and California.
Malia Erena Tafua of Te Fano O Te Ra
Pacific Paradise Entertainment Mentor
Born into a Tahitian family that was rooted in Papeete, Tahiti and Hawaii, Malia Erena Tafua learned the heritage and culture for Tahitian from her father, Alex Tekurio.  At the age of 19, in 1969, he started to perform throughout Japan, expanding to all over the world. In 1989, Alex and his wife organized Hitia O Te Ra Polynesian Dance Troupe. Hitia O Te Ra has won numerous awards and many accomplishments. Continuing his legacy, Malia has now been directing, choreographing and teaching dancers of all ages for over 16 years.
Special Thanks
We would like to thank choreographers from various workshops we have attended that gave us permission to share their talents.