Director Desiree Elder has been teaching non-competitive hula classes via local Parks and Recreation Departments in the Bay Area for over 25 years. If desired, advanced students from these classes become
Island Spice performing students.
The goal of our classes is to teach Polynesian Dance while instilling an appreciation for Hula tradition, culture and language. "Not only do we develop our mind/memory, coordination and flexibility, but we learn to love and respect a culture that may not be our own."
Director
Keiki Hula Alaka'i:
Miss Julia ~ Miss Brianna ~ Miss Jane
Aloha Welcome Team:
Sue ~ Carol
Hula 1 - 2 Alaka'i:
Darci ~ Julia ~ Kelly ~
Raymar ~ Ariel ~ Georgina ~ Margaret
Gracious Ladies (South Bay) Alaka'i:
Margaret
Performance Group Lead Alaka'i:
Georgina
Island Spice provides Polynesian entertainment and non-competitive classes in Hula and Tahitian dance in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Island Spice Polynesian Dance Revue has performed in locations across Sacramento and the Bay Area for over 40 years.
Class locations:
Campbell Community Center
Saratoga/Los Gatos
Pleasanton (Senior Performance)
San Ramon Senior Center (55+)
Ages 12 and up
Thursdays
6:00 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.
Joan Pisani Community Center
19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Multipurpose Room
Session #1: 6 February - 13 March
Session #2: 27 March - 1 May
Session #3: 15 May - 26 June
Session #4: 17 July - 28 August
Session #5: 11 September - 16 October
Session #6: TBD
LGS Recreation: 408-354-8700
LINK TO LGS CLASS: Not Yet Available
Campbell Recreation: 408-866-2104
NOTE: You will need instructor approval to attend this class.
Thursdays
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Joan Pisani Community Center
19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Multipurpose Room
Session #1: 6 February - 13 March
Session #2: 27 March - 1 May
Session #3: 15 May - 26 June
Session #4: 17 July - 28 August
Session #5: 11 September - 16 October
Session #6: TBD
LGS Recreation: 408-354-8700
LINK TO LGS CLASS: Not Yet Available
Campbell Recreation: 408-866-2104
Ages 50+
Class designed for mature individuals with the goal of refinement and performance. Students should have some background in Hula. [NOTE: Hula I/II Class is designed for the Beginner /Intermediate Hula student.]
Thursdays
5:00 p.m. to 5:50 p.m.
Joan Pisani Community Center
19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Multipurpose Room
Session #1: 6 February - 13 March
Session #2: 27 March - 1 May
Session #3: 15 May - 26 June
Session #4: 17 July - 28 August
Session #5: 11 September - 16 October
Session #6: TBD
LGS Recreation: 408-354-8700
LINK TO LGS CLASS: Not Yet Available
Ages 55+
Class designed for mature individuals with the goal of learning and refining their hula.
Fridays
10:00 - 11:00 am
Alcosta Senior & Community Center - Garden View Room
9300 Alcosta Blvd
San Ramon, CA 94583
Session #1: 10 January - 14 February
Session #2: 28 February - 4 April
Session #3: TBD
Session #4: TBD
Session #5: TBD
Alcosta Senior & Community Center: 925-973-3333
Ages 3 - 6
Saturdays
12:00 - 12:50 pm
Campbell Community Center
1 West Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA
Dance Room N-76
Session #1: Not offered
Session #2: 26 April - 7 June
Session #3: 21 June - 2 August
Session #4: 6 September - 11 October
No session for winter 2025
LGS Recreation: 408-354-8700
LINK TO LGS CLASS: Not Yet Available
Campbell Recreation: 408-866-2104
Ages 6 - 12
Saturdays
1:00 - 2:15 pm
Campbell Community Center
1 West Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA
Dance Room N-76
Session #1: 1 March - 5 April
Session #2: 26 April - 7 June
Session #3: 21 June - 2 August
Session #4: 6 September - 11 October
No session for winter 2025
LGS Recreation: 408-354-8700
LINK TO LGS CLASS: Not Yet Available
Campbell Recreation: 408-866-2104
Class Location:
Joan Pisani Community Center
Multipurpose Room
19655 Allendale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Sessions: 6 week session
January to ~November
For details on sessions please visit the LGS Activity Guide
Ages 50 + Thursdays
5:00 - 5:50 p.m.
Dancers are required to have (or can purchase in class) a pa'u skirt.
Optional items:
1) puilli (Hawaiian split bamboo implements)
2) Costumes (if they wish to perform)
Beginning / Intermediate Hula Thursdays
6:00 - 6:50 p.m.
Dancers are required to have (or can purchase in class) a pa'u skirt.
Optional items:
1) pareo or hip wrap for Tahitian
2) puilli (Hawaiian split bamboo implements)
3) costumes (if they wish to perform)
Intermediate/Advanced Hula
Thursdays
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Dancers Requirements:
1) Instructor approval for this class
2) Class Pa'u skirt; Class Pareo
3) Hawaiian implements: Uli uli; ipu; puilli
4) Volunteer to perform in a minimum of 2 shows during the year.
Intermediate Hula
Age 50+
Wednesday @ 4:15 pm
Class Location:
Pleasanton
This is a small senior performance class located in Pleasanton.
San Ramon Senior Center
Senior Hula Class
Friday @ 10:00 am
Class Location:
San Ramon Senior & Community Center
9300 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA
Phone: 925-973-3250
Children ages 3-7 years
Saturdays @ 12 p.m.
Campbell Community Center - Dance Room N76
~ March - September
One or both parents attend with the child. Parents help to keep the child on task when learning basic hula movements or songs and help with crafts. This class provides structured learning, helps to build fine motor skills, and social interaction while having fun!
Children ages 5.5 to 12 years
Saturdays @ 1:00 p.m.
Campbell Community Center - Dance Room N76
~ March - September
Keiki Hula students learn general information about Hula dance, general information and history of Hawaii. Students spend the first part of the class learning their hula dance and the last part working on a "tropical" craft to take home. This class provides structured learning, helps to build fine motor skills, and social interaction while having fun!
Custom CNC Fabrication
For information contact:
Ty Mingione ty@2spec.com
San Jose, CA
Phone: (408) 838-2563