10/27/2026
We are still not over performing with the Mākaha Sons last month in Irvine. We spent months with almost daily practices to get everything just right for the beautiful mele they were going to perform, using as much time as we could on the Barclay stage to go over spacing and choreography details. Before and after the show, many tears were shed as we put more and more effort into our rehearsals and that effort bore fruit on stage. We also could not stop smiling and laughing both behind and on stage. They made us and the audience feel so comfortable and at home. Mahalo nui loa, Mākaha Sons, for having us as your dancers for one of your many 50th year concerts, and thank you Auntie Reba for making this happen. 🎤
We were pleased to be on stage, ready for our part of sound check, when Mākaha Sons played “Makee 'Ailana,” a mele we’ve been doing a lot for shows lately.
One of many moments of laughter on stage before “E Ku'u Sweet Lei Poina'ole.” Our hair wasn’t THAT bad during sound check… 💇🏽♀️
Special shout out to our TA Bella who raced from her last class on her first day of college to Irvine to perform! 🏫 Mahalo, Mākaha Sons, for acknowledging the work we put in for your concert. It means a lot!
Mahalo, Mākaha Sons, for taking the time to introduce us all by name on stage!
Hawai'i Aloha ❤️