Hālau Kawaihoa
"Binding Life Giving Waters"
 

Kristina Moanike'alaokalaua'e Lontayao                             

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

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