A "Taste of Hawaii" at U of I in Urbana-Champaign

Looking for something to do this weekend? Perhaps a small road trip to Champaign might be of interest to you.

The girls from Isla are heading to Champaign to take part in the "Taste of Hawaii" at U of I. This is an exciting opportunity for us to share the polynesian culture with the University of Iliinois community. A little bit of hula and tahitian mixed with some food...sounds like a great reason to come out. So if you're in the area on Saturday afternoon, stop by and check out our show at the Asian American Cultural Center around 2PM.

Look for us because many of us will be sporting our new "Isla Pacifika" shirts that we screen printed ourselves!

Isla Pacifika On ABC for the Travel Show

Today Isla Pacifika was on the ABC7 news for the eight o'clock morning news. We danced on T.V. in our Tahitian Costumes. It was for the Travel and Adventure Expo, since today is the last day. What a wonderful experience! We also watched them interview Rick Steves and people scuba diving in an indoor heated pool. One of the scuba divers was from Hawaii!

Master Dance Class at Kristina's Studio of Dance

Isla Pacifika will be teaching at a master dance class at Kristina's Studio of Dance on January 30th, 2011!

We will be spreading the Aloha spirit and teaching Polynesian dance up north in Buffalo Grove. We can't wait!!

Game Show Show...And Stuff at Chopin Theater

This weekend we will be super busy!

The Isla Pacifika Girls will be performing at the Game Show Show...And Stuff at Chopin Theater at 11pm.

Come to the show for some fun, laughs, games, then watch the girls dance!

Go to www.chopintheatre.com/event.php?id=2056&pageId=soon
to buy tickets and join the fun

Chicago Travel Adventure Show Jan.29, 2011

Come join us at the Chicago Travel Adventure Show January 29, 2011

Isla Pacifika will be performing at the Global Beats stage at 4:15pm.

The Travel Show is being held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

For more information, please visit:

www.adventureexpo.com

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!!

2010 has been a good year for Isla Pacifika. We've had a lot of fun shows, great experiences throughout the year, and a growing family! One of the most memorable experiences of 2010 has to have been the Millennium Park Workouts. Although we were rained out the first day, our second and third days were awesome...teaching tahitian basics under the sunny skies in downtown Chicago! What more could you ask for.

We were also fortunate to participate in the Ohana Nights at Tiki Terrace. Another fun experience for all of us...and for some of us, it was the first time to get up on stage. We definitely felt the love and support from our neighboring halaus. Mahalo Nui Loa!

From local festivals and private events to our weekly classes, we had one busy year and a lot to be thankful for. We look forward to the coming year being filled with excitement and surprises, new costumes and dances, new members...and a new family member too!

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

Implements and Poi Balls!

Holidays are coming up and Isla Pacifika students are learning new dances!

Coming up in the future of Isla Pacifika students, we will learn an implement dance. The students will use the ipu, pu'ili sticks and uli uli.

Also, the girls will visit New Zeland and learn Maori Poi Balls!