Halau Na Maka Olali

Halau Na Maka Olali Classes for all ages are available. All levels of dance experience are welcome. Tanisha still performs for Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu to this day.

Hālau Nā Maka ‘Ōlali is a dance school based in Roseville, CA dedicated to perpetuating and preserving the Hawaiian and Polynesian culture through Hula and Tahitian dance. Tanisha Reshke, President & Executive Director

Tanisha is a seasoned hula dancer with over 30 years of experience as a performer. Her passion for perpetuating the Hawaiian culture has been the driving force for earning her acc

reditation as Kumu Hula. In 2006 Tanisha graduated as ‘ōlapa (dancer) under the direction of Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne, Director and founder of Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu. In 2019, Tanisha graduated as ho’opa’a (chanter) and Kumu (teacher) again under the direction of Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakane. Tanisha has performed and competed in both Hula and ‘Ori Tahiti competitions throughout the United States, Tahiti and Japan. Tanisha founded Hālau Nā Maka ‘Ōlali to educate all who have a genuine interest in the Hawaiian culture and because she believes in the transformative experience of Hula.

08/25/2026

More sisters. More ipu sounds. 😂🥁

What sound does an ipu make? — Part II

08/20/2026

Running to practice because the hula doesn’t learn itself 😂🌺

Hope to see you at practice tomorrow!

🌺✨ Keiki Hula Spotlight ✨🌺Help us shine the spotlight on our lovely Lily! 💕Lily has been dancing with Na Maka for 2 year...
08/14/2026

🌺✨ Keiki Hula Spotlight ✨🌺

Help us shine the spotlight on our lovely Lily! 💕

Lily has been dancing with Na Maka for 2 years, and she continues to grow, learn, and share her beautiful aloha with us! 🌺

💃 Favorite Na Maka dance: He Mele No Lilo 🎶
👗 Favorite costume: Her costume from Ua Vaho (Ote'a)
📚 Fun fact: Lily’s favorite books are the Harry Potter series! 🪄⚡️ And even sweeter — her parents named her Lily after Lily Potter! 💗

We love watching Lily blossom both on and off the stage. Keep shining, Lily! 🌟 We’re so lucky to have you as part of our Na Maka ‘ohana! 🫶🏼

08/12/2026

Just when we think we have our kaheas down, kumu hits us with that little correction and suddenly we’re questioning every vowel, consonant, and life decision. 😂

Learning, listening, correcting, and trying again — that’s part of the journey. 🤎🌺

08/06/2026

✨🎉 August Birthday Shoutouts 🎉✨

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Gabriella, Ari, and Kennedy! 🥳 May this new year bring you joy, laughter, love, and countless blessings both on and off the dance floor.

A special birthday shoutout as well to Kiana and Salia, who aren’t pictured but are just as celebrated this month! 💐

Help us wish our August birthday celebrants a very Happy Birthday in the comments! 🎂🎈🌺

08/03/2026

🚨 Coming soon to Netflix…

Surviving the Front Row: A Hula Story

Join us every Friday and start your own hula story! 💛

07/28/2026

Being part of the halau also means occasionally becoming an unwilling content participant. 🤣🌺

07/22/2026

Viral memes + hula sisters = pure entertainment. 🤣

Which one should we recreate next? 👀

07/16/2026

POV: You ask a room full of your hula ‘ohana what an ipu sounds like…🥥

The answers did not disappoint! 😂 Stay tuned for Part 2!

✨ Hula Sister Spotlight ✨This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Azariah (“Azi”)! 🌺Azi has been dancing with Na Maka ...
07/13/2026

✨ Hula Sister Spotlight ✨

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Azariah (“Azi”)! 🌺

Azi has been dancing with Na Maka ʻOlali for 4 years, bringing dedication, heart, and joy to every practice and performance.

🌊 Favorite dances: Blowing Smoke by Teddy Swims, along with ʻŌtea Amui Pifao—a Tahitian piece she learned during her keiki years.

👗 Favorite costume: Kahiko! There’s something special about the strength, tradition, and mana that comes with performing kahiko.

⭐ Fun fact: Azi has a 4.0 GPA! 📚👏 We are so proud of her commitment both on and off the stage. Her hard work, discipline, and positive attitude are an inspiration to our hālau.

Keep shining, Azi! We can’t wait to see all that you continue to accomplish. 💛🌺

Leave Azi some love and congratulations in the comments!

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9081 Foothills Boulevard Ste 100
Roseville, CA
95747

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