Las Vegas Hula Halau
Under the direction of Kumu Hula Kanani Pharr-Cadaoas , The Nani Ola Dance Company performed several styles of dances and chants at the recent ho'olaule'a festival in downtown Henderson, Nevada. Combining forces with Tahitian dancers of Ninth Island Productions Nani Ola demonstrated a variety of Hawaiian chants, Kahiko & Auana hula, and Tahitian otea.
The first Las Vegas halau in over twenty years, Nani Ola Dance Company holds the distinct honor of receiving invitation to compete at the Merry Monarch Hula Competition held in Hilo, Hawaii. The 9th Island halau has made the trip to the Big Island for two consecutive years, 2007 & 2008.
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