20 years and counting...

I started dancing hula and ori in 1987 at 12 years old with Lehuanani's Polynesian Dance Troupe of Stockton. Mostly contemporary hula ('auana) with some ancient (kahiko), but my teacher's forte was her tahitian. We were a close dance troupe, like sisters and brothers. Eventually, each went their own way. Some of us are still active, most not. Many of us have families and kids. We've had a few reunions lately and it was nice to see everyone.