Aloha! Hula Recital

We have some friends who are from Hawaii.  One in particular, was born and raised in Hawaii and has been dancing hula for over 25 years.  She has recently started up her own company and offers hula dancing lessons, so we decided to sign Paige up.

Paige started lessons about 6 weeks ago and had her first hula dance recital last night.  Her group danced two numbers.  The first was called "Pearly Shells" and the second was "Silent Night."  It was so cute.  Paige was front and center on the stage and the whole family was there to watch her.

Besides the student classes, the recital also included professional dancers, a live band and singers.  It was a very nice program and an escape from the frigid temperatures as we spent the evening "in Hawaii."

After the show it is customary for the family to present each dancer with a lei for a job well done.  The parents all gave their children candy leis which was a big hit with the kids.