Kristina Moanike'alaokalaua'e Lontayao
Velez
Kristina started dancing in 1993, at the age of 6 with
Iwalani's School of Dance, Kumu Hula
Iwalani Tseu. In 1994 she continued her training with Kumu Hula Aloha
Dalire of Keolalaulani Hālau 'Olapa O Laka. She was given the role of Alaka'i
by her father and
Kumu Hula Greg Lontayao in 2000. She currently assists teaching the
Kaikamāhine and Wāhine classes.
As a professional dancer,
Kristina has performed on the Star of Honolulu and Kalo's South Seas Revue at the South Seas Village at
the Hawaiian Hut.
Achievements:
2002 - Soloist - Ia
'Oe E Ka La Hula Festival, Pleasanton, California
2008 - Participant at the 45th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival
2011 - Soloist - World Invitational Hula Festival, Honolulu,Hawaii
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