6th Annual Lei Day Celebration is almost here!!!  This picture was taken from our 2nd Annual Lei Day Celebration at the DPPA in Denver 2009.

From Lei Day 2009

Found this link…  this is “MA” one of my Kumu’s or teachers at the Mai- Kai Polynesian Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, FL (open since 1956).  She actually danced at the Mai-Kai as one of the original dancers who was brought over by musician Toti (to her right).  As the years passed she ended up marrying the owner of the Mai-Kai.  She then moved on to choreograph the show and eventually owning the restaurant with her family.  I am very fortunate to have worked with her throughout the years.

The Mai-Kai Polynesian Restaurant