"My mission is to spread & perpetuate Polynesian culture through education and dance. I strive to inspire my students' creativity, promote health & wellness and foster respect for the diversity of all Pacific Island cultures."
About
Desiree Leolani Gallardo has 19 years of dance experience and has performed and competed throughout the United States and internationally in Tahiti, New Zealand, Mexico and Japan.
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About
Education & Areas of Study
Professional Dance Companies
Competitions & Awards
Exhibitions
Teaching Experience
Trip to Tahiti 2012
Leolani will be studying in Tahiti through the end of July. She will be competing in the Heiva I Tahiti competition with the group Hitireva on Sunday, July 8th.
Read more about the trip in her journal.
Dance in Japan
Leolani frequently travels to Japan to perform in many different Hawaiian Festival events and concerts as well as perform in her own private Tahitian shows.
In addition to these functions, Leolani works with many different halau (dance schools) in Japan teaching basic Tamure workshops.
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