About Leiola Galla & Her Halau |
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Leiola Galla was born on O`ahu, and raised in the Hawaiian culture, hula, arts, dancing, singing and chanting. She has taught hula for the past forty years in various states, including Hawai`i, Oregon, and Arizona. Her former masters include Bella Richards, George Na`ope (founder of The Merrie Monarch Festival "hula olympics"), John Pi`ilani Watkins, Edna Aguil, Edith Kanakaole, Johnny Lum Ho, and Leilani Sharpe Mendes. When the halau was founded, it was founded as Kaleiola Hula Halau, a name chosen by Hula Master George Na'ope. The name comes from Leiola and her daughters Kanela and Kaleimamoowahinekapu, who are her Alaka'i's in the halau. Leiola has been active in the Tucson community since 1996, bringing hula and Hawaiian culture to everyone who is interested, young and old alike. She offers classes for beginners as well as experienced hula dancers, and her halau provides entertainment at events and special occasions, including holiday celebrations. *Hawaiian: Kahiko (Ancient Hula) |
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