Cultural Communities / Countries of Origin: Samoa

Siva Maia

Siva Maia started in May 2011 as part of the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration. Most of the dancers are connected to Davis-Monthan Air Force and are active duty members, retired military, family members, as well as military brats. They come from Hawaii, Samoa, Guam, Philippines, and mainland USA. All members help … Read more

Halau Hula O Ualani

Halau Hula O Ualani is a Polynesian Group that has been studying and performing in Tucson since 1993. The group first performed under the direction of Ernie Menehune Eraina Kannette and the Polynesian Review. When Menehune passed, Kumu Ualani formed her own school, still carrying her mentor’s name, The Menehune Dancers. She is now assisted … Read more

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