Heali'i's Polynesian Revue
Heali'i's Polynesian Revue, 7944 Convoy Ct, San Diego, CA 92111
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Heali'i's Polynesian Revue offers traditional song and dance focused on the cultures of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand. The program includes Polynesian dancing such as hula and Tahitian dance, as well as youth empowerment workshops, team building events, and educational development that can include Hawaiian language, ukulele, and dancing.
Heali'i's Polynesian Revue has been perpetuating Polynesian culture since 1967 and continues to teach and educate students with historical emphasis and traditions. Under the direction of founder and Kumu Hula Kathy Heali'i 'O Nalani Gore Stanley, the group has taught and shared traditional island songs and dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand since 1967. The leadership team includes Kathy Heali'i 'O Nalani Gore Stanley, Kumu and Artistic Director Edieann Heali'i 'O Nalani Stanley, alaka‘i (co-leader) and kāne director (men’s director) James Lee Keolamaikalani Stanley, and pillar of the group Anthony Lee Kauka Stanley. Kathy Heali'i 'O Nalani Gore Stanley is the protégé of Kumu Napua Hanaiali'i Woodd, Kumu Johnny Pi'ilani Watkins, Kumu Ma'iki Aiu Lake, Kumu Nona Beamer, and Tahiti's Elaine Frisbee. Edieann Heali'i O Nalani Stanley graduated from San Diego State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Business Administration. James Stanley earned a BS in kinesiology from CSU Northridge in 2018 and is also a teaching artist for the Center for World Music’s youth education program, engaging with over 900 San Diego County school children a week with Hawaiian language and traditions, ukulele, and dancing. Heali'i's Polynesian Revue is a professional and competitive group that has received numerous 1st place and overall awards from Polynesian dance and music competitions. The group has been featured around the world, traveling throughout the United States, Hawaii, Tahiti, and Japan, and has performed with many of Hawaii's music legends and American state symphonies. Their hālau motto is: "A 'ohe hana nui ke 'alu 'ia - No task is too great when done together by all."
Last updated March 24, 2026.
Heali'i's Polynesian Revue has been perpetuating Polynesian culture since 1967 and continues to teach and educate students with historical emphasis and traditions. Under the direction of founder and Kumu Hula Kathy Heali'i 'O Nalani Gore Stanley, the group has taught and shared traditional island songs and dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand since 1967. The leadership team includes Kathy Heali'i 'O Nalani Gore Stanley, Kumu and Artistic Director Edieann Heali'i 'O Nalani Stanley, alaka‘i (co-leader) and kāne director (men’s director) James Lee Keolamaikalani Stanley, and pillar of the group Anthony Lee Kauka Stanley. Kathy Heali'i 'O Nalani Gore Stanley is the protégé of Kumu Napua Hanaiali'i Woodd, Kumu Johnny Pi'ilani Watkins, Kumu Ma'iki Aiu Lake, Kumu Nona Beamer, and Tahiti's Elaine Frisbee. Edieann Heali'i O Nalani Stanley graduated from San Diego State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Business Administration. James Stanley earned a BS in kinesiology from CSU Northridge in 2018 and is also a teaching artist for the Center for World Music’s youth education program, engaging with over 900 San Diego County school children a week with Hawaiian language and traditions, ukulele, and dancing. Heali'i's Polynesian Revue is a professional and competitive group that has received numerous 1st place and overall awards from Polynesian dance and music competitions. The group has been featured around the world, traveling throughout the United States, Hawaii, Tahiti, and Japan, and has performed with many of Hawaii's music legends and American state symphonies. Their hālau motto is: "A 'ohe hana nui ke 'alu 'ia - No task is too great when done together by all."
Last updated March 24, 2026.
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