Aloha Studio

Aloha Studio, in San Ramon California, is the home of Nā Hula ‘O Moku‘āina Kūhai Hālau & Motu‘āina Pupu ‘Ori. Nā Hula ‘O Moku‘āina Kūhai Hālau is the Hawaiian name for Aloha Studio’s dance performance troupe; Motu‘āina is the Tahitian name.

They are led by Kumu Ra’atira Catherine Kau‘ilaniokalaua‘e Harrill Kailimai Blankenship, who has worked to preserve and uplift the Hawaiian and Tahitian cultures, teaching dance and music in the East Bay for more than 30 years. Kumu Catherine has choreographed dances, designed costuming, and composed musical arrangements that have won numerous awards and been featured in exciting performances over the years.

The troupe has performed throughout California, Nevada, Hawai‘i, and Tahiti.