About
Kalakeke Pacific Island Dance Company offers Polynesian dance classes and Tahitian drum classes for adults and children. The program includes learning how to play Tahitian drums and taking part in teaching and performing Polynesian culture to the public. The company also provides entertainment for luau themed events and organizes both the Te Mana Ori Tahitian Solo Competition and the Santa Clarita Pacific Islander Festival.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Kalakeke Pacific Island Dance Company was founded by the Farrell family in December 2007. The program has been serving the Santa Clarita Valley for fifteen years as a Polynesian dance school and entertainment company. The leadership team includes Owner/Director Aunty G (Gladys Kaleialoha Farrell), Co-Director Uncle Kin (Kin Maka'ala Farrell), Instructor, Choreographer, To'ere Drum Instructor, Co Music Director and Lead Vocalist Tyana Farrell, Instructor, Choreographer, Drum Instructor, Lead Drummer Tolu Farrell, and Instructor, Lead Choreographer and Creative Director Mariana Kalakeke Farrell. Kalakeke PIDC describes itself as a Pacific Island Cultural Dance, Music School and Entertainment Company that is dedicated to sharing the Culture and Dance of the Pacific Islands with all in a family “Ohana/Feti’i” environment that exudes love, caring and fellowship, in a manner that is pleasing to God. The program offers authentic Polynesian entertainment, celebrates Polynesian dance as an inclusive cultural experience for all ages and backgrounds, and highlights the supportive role of families, the importance of community, and the joy of participating in Polynesian dance competitions.
Kalakeke PIDC has earned numerous awards in various Polynesian dance competitions from 2007 through 2019, including multiple first, second, third, and fourth place awards at events such as Ori Tahiti San Diego, Hura Tahiti, Manahere I Ori Tahiti, Miss Heiva San Diego, Te Mana Ori, Heiva San Diego, Hura Tahiti Competition, Heiva I Kaua’i, ITO Competition, the Hupa Tahiti Solo Tahitian Competition, Ori Fest, the Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade, the Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete, Hura Tahiti of Southern California, and Heiva USA. Kalakeke PIDC performs or has performed in many community events, including Light the Night Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Walk, Relay for Life American Cancer Society, the Annual Fourth of July Parade in Santa Clarita, Tiki Festival in Long Beach, San Dimas Ho’olaulea, Aloha in the Valley in Northridge, Youth Sports Festival in Santa Clarita, Guam Liberation Celebration in Port Hueneme, LA County Fair, Literacy and Arts Festival in Santa Clarita, Tree Lighting Ceremony and Nurses Appreciation at Henry Mayo Hospital, Castaic Days, The First Annual Youth Arts Showcase, Read the Rhythm at the City of Santa Clarita Libraries, City of Santa’s Youth Sports and Family Fitness Festival, SCV Senior Center Luncheon, SCV Street Fair, Walk to End Poverty at Canyon Country Park, Sam’s Club Diversity Awareness event, Sweet Days of Summer at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, and the Senses Block Party in Santa Clarita.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
Kalakeke Pacific Island Dance Company was founded by the Farrell family in December 2007. The program has been serving the Santa Clarita Valley for fifteen years as a Polynesian dance school and entertainment company. The leadership team includes Owner/Director Aunty G (Gladys Kaleialoha Farrell), Co-Director Uncle Kin (Kin Maka'ala Farrell), Instructor, Choreographer, To'ere Drum Instructor, Co Music Director and Lead Vocalist Tyana Farrell, Instructor, Choreographer, Drum Instructor, Lead Drummer Tolu Farrell, and Instructor, Lead Choreographer and Creative Director Mariana Kalakeke Farrell. Kalakeke PIDC describes itself as a Pacific Island Cultural Dance, Music School and Entertainment Company that is dedicated to sharing the Culture and Dance of the Pacific Islands with all in a family “Ohana/Feti’i” environment that exudes love, caring and fellowship, in a manner that is pleasing to God. The program offers authentic Polynesian entertainment, celebrates Polynesian dance as an inclusive cultural experience for all ages and backgrounds, and highlights the supportive role of families, the importance of community, and the joy of participating in Polynesian dance competitions.
Kalakeke PIDC has earned numerous awards in various Polynesian dance competitions from 2007 through 2019, including multiple first, second, third, and fourth place awards at events such as Ori Tahiti San Diego, Hura Tahiti, Manahere I Ori Tahiti, Miss Heiva San Diego, Te Mana Ori, Heiva San Diego, Hura Tahiti Competition, Heiva I Kaua’i, ITO Competition, the Hupa Tahiti Solo Tahitian Competition, Ori Fest, the Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade, the Kiki Raina Tahiti Fete, Hura Tahiti of Southern California, and Heiva USA. Kalakeke PIDC performs or has performed in many community events, including Light the Night Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Walk, Relay for Life American Cancer Society, the Annual Fourth of July Parade in Santa Clarita, Tiki Festival in Long Beach, San Dimas Ho’olaulea, Aloha in the Valley in Northridge, Youth Sports Festival in Santa Clarita, Guam Liberation Celebration in Port Hueneme, LA County Fair, Literacy and Arts Festival in Santa Clarita, Tree Lighting Ceremony and Nurses Appreciation at Henry Mayo Hospital, Castaic Days, The First Annual Youth Arts Showcase, Read the Rhythm at the City of Santa Clarita Libraries, City of Santa’s Youth Sports and Family Fitness Festival, SCV Senior Center Luncheon, SCV Street Fair, Walk to End Poverty at Canyon Country Park, Sam’s Club Diversity Awareness event, Sweet Days of Summer at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, and the Senses Block Party in Santa Clarita.
Last updated August 1, 2026.
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