Resume

Qualifications:
Experienced as the Hula/Tahitian instructor for the Union City Leisure Services & the NHUSD Discovery
Afterschool Program from 2002-2007. I was also a guest instructor for the Westlake School of
Performing Arts. I have over 25 years of dance experience. Attained valuable & extensive training and
lessons from Tahiti's famous instructor, Makau Foster-Decuvellerie of Tamariki Poerani, of Papeete,
Tahiti. As well as famous Aunty Roiti Sylva who was the creator of the "Ahuroa".

Education:
1977-1987        Polynesian Dance Basics, Nelani Rogers Dance Troupe, San Francisco
1990-2001        Professional Dance Company, Spirit of Polynesia, Danville

Experience:
1977-1987        Participated in recitals and performed for small parties.

1990-1996         Spirit of Polynesia- Performed for various entities from your basic birthday parties,
                          corporate events, Royal Viking Cruise Line, and 49er Half Times. In 1995 won 1st
                          place solo amateur level in the Kiki Reina Competition. Selected finalist for San Jose
                          Tahiti Fete 1995.

1997                   Participated in Tahiti Fete of San Jose with Spirit of Polynesia and received 1st place
                           aparima amateur group and 2nd place ahuroa amateur group

2002+                 Assist Westlake School of Performing Arts with their Competition Training with many
                           soloists who took 1st, 2nd, & 3rd placements.

2003                   Co-choreographed "Black Pearl" for WSPA and took 1st place in the California State
                           Talent Competition held by Youth Focus, Inc

2004                   San Jose Tahiti Fete Finalist.

2005                   1st Place Tamari'i Otea, San Jose Tahiti Fete with WSPA

2006                   Attended Tahitian Conference "No Te Here", Mexico City, Mexico. Spent valuable time
                           with well know instructors and judges. Will be attending Hapa Haole Hula festival in
                           Vegas to attend workshops by Sonny Ching, Vikki Holt Takamine, and Manu Boyd.
                       Participated in Hilo Fete with sister halau Tiare O Te Ao and attained 1st place hura
                       ava tau Ahuroa.

Present              Director of Tehani Dance Studio. Provide inspiration for girls to be bright, courageous
                          & confident young ladies! Committed to building a strong Polynesian dance
                          foundation for today's youth.

                Own trademarks Hula Mom & Motorbutt the "nike" for the Polynesian Dancer.