Puahi's Polynesian Dance Co.
Puahi's Polynesian Dance Co., 27574 Commerce Center Drive #132, #132, Temecula, CA 92590
About
Puahi's Polynesian Dance Co. offers classes and workshops in Hula dance, Tahitian dance, and other Polynesian dances. The program also includes cultural studies related to Hawaiian and Tahitian culture and offers performances for special events.
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings and early afternoons
Brenda "Puahi" Malick leads the program as Kumu (teacher) and has been teaching Hula and Tahitian dance and culture in the Temecula Valley since 1995. She started dancing at ten years old and has continued to educate herself in dance and culture. The program focuses on teaching Polynesian dances while making a connection between dancer, spirit, and culture, and its stated purpose is to bring out the essence of the true meaning behind the dances of Hawai'i and Tahiti. It represents the dance cultures of Hawai'i and Tahiti and states a commitment to the knowledge and dedication to the preservation of both Hula and Tahitian dance. The mission statement is: "BRINGING TOGETHER DANCER, SPIRIT, AND CULTURE TO STRENGTHEN THE CONNECTION AND MEANING OF THE DANCE". Puahi has an established relationship with Kumu Hula Rich Pedrina of Hālau Hula ‘O Nāpunaheleonāpua to understand the culture and implement the style and traditions of traditional Hula; Kahiko. The program states that it embraces everyone who has a love of the Hawaiian and Tahitian culture and aims to expand knowledge and creative capacity as a sign of love of this culture and to leave a lasting legacy to dancers. Puahi’s students have participated in the King Kamehameha Hula Competition under the direction of Kumu Rich Pedrina of Halau Hula ‘O Nāpunaheleonāpua and have competed in several Tahitian dance competitions throughout Southern California in both group and solo competitions. A quoted testimonial shared by the program is: "Hula is the language of the heart,therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people" - King David Kalākaua.
Last updated June 16, 2026.
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings and early afternoons
Brenda "Puahi" Malick leads the program as Kumu (teacher) and has been teaching Hula and Tahitian dance and culture in the Temecula Valley since 1995. She started dancing at ten years old and has continued to educate herself in dance and culture. The program focuses on teaching Polynesian dances while making a connection between dancer, spirit, and culture, and its stated purpose is to bring out the essence of the true meaning behind the dances of Hawai'i and Tahiti. It represents the dance cultures of Hawai'i and Tahiti and states a commitment to the knowledge and dedication to the preservation of both Hula and Tahitian dance. The mission statement is: "BRINGING TOGETHER DANCER, SPIRIT, AND CULTURE TO STRENGTHEN THE CONNECTION AND MEANING OF THE DANCE". Puahi has an established relationship with Kumu Hula Rich Pedrina of Hālau Hula ‘O Nāpunaheleonāpua to understand the culture and implement the style and traditions of traditional Hula; Kahiko. The program states that it embraces everyone who has a love of the Hawaiian and Tahitian culture and aims to expand knowledge and creative capacity as a sign of love of this culture and to leave a lasting legacy to dancers. Puahi’s students have participated in the King Kamehameha Hula Competition under the direction of Kumu Rich Pedrina of Halau Hula ‘O Nāpunaheleonāpua and have competed in several Tahitian dance competitions throughout Southern California in both group and solo competitions. A quoted testimonial shared by the program is: "Hula is the language of the heart,therefore the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people" - King David Kalākaua.
Last updated June 16, 2026.
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