Kona Dance and Performing Arts

Kona Dance and Performing Arts Providing high quality dance instruction and performing arts education on the Big Island.

A dedicated group of parents have formed a non profit organization to continue dance in South Kona. We have secured an amazing studio space in the heart of Kealakekua and are ready to continue dance for our youth and community!

Fall Break is coming up—and we're excited to offer two fun-filled mornings of Dance Camp at Kona Dance! We're just about...
09/18/2026

Fall Break is coming up—and we're excited to offer two fun-filled mornings of Dance Camp at Kona Dance! We're just about 2 weeks away, so now is a great time to get your dancer signed up. ✨

Choose the camp that's right for your dancer:

🩰 TAP, TUMBLE & TWIRL with Miss Jaden
Ages 5–8

Tap Tumble & Twirl camp, a week of FUN, with tapping feet, tumbling, & twirling in the sky! Keiki will learn rhythmic skills rooted in tap dancing, flexibility & strength training in acro, & get to practice balancing, spinning & jumping all around while we dive into ballet! This will keep your keiki stoked to get movin' and groovin' this fall!

🎭 BROADWAY BLAST with Miss Maya
Ages 7–13

Get ready to shine at our Broadway Blast Dance Camp! Designed for ages 7-13, this exciting camp introduces dancers to the fun and energy of musical theatre. Dancers will explore singing, acting, and dancing as they begin their journey to becoming triple threats! Throughout the week, dancers will learn fun choreography inspired by different musicals, play engaging theatre games, and build confidence for the stage. It's the perfect opportunity to make new friends, use their imagination, and have a blast bringing Broadway to life!

📅 October 5–9
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
💰 $225 per camp

These camps are a great way for dancers to stay active, have fun, and explore new styles and skills during Fall Break!

We can't wait to dance with you! 💙

https://www.konadanceandperformingarts.org/courses-1Register Here!

Fall break camps are open for registration!Broadway Blast CampMs. MayaGet ready to shine at our Broadway Blast Dance Cam...
08/29/2026

Fall break camps are open for registration!
Broadway Blast Camp
Ms. Maya
Get ready to shine at our Broadway Blast Dance Camp! Designed for ages 7-13, this exciting camp introduces dancers to the fun and energy of musical theatre. Dancers will explore singing, acting, and dancing as they begin their journey to becoming triple threats! Throughout the week, dancers will learn fun choreography inspired by different musicals, play engaging theatre games, and build confidence for the stage. It’s the perfect opportunity to make new friends, use their imagination, and have a blast bringing Broadway to life!
Tap, Tumble and Twirl
Ms. Jaden
Tap Tumble & Twirl camp, a week of FUN, with tapping feet, tumbling, & twirling in the sky! Keiki will learn rhythmic skills rooted in tap dancing, flexibility & strength training in acro, & get to practice balancing, spinning & jumping all around while we dive into ballet! This will keep your keiki stoked to get movin’ and groovin’ this fall! Ages 5-8.

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Ms. Katy Katy Ross Raczkowski Lanuza ! 🎂💛Mahalo for all you do for our dancers, our studio, and ...
08/27/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Ms. Katy Katy Ross Raczkowski Lanuza ! 🎂💛

Mahalo for all you do for our dancers, our studio, and our Kona Dance ‘ohana. Your creativity, passion, and dedication mean so much to us!

We’re wishing you all the birthday cake (gluten-free, of course 😊), lots of love, and so much more on your special day! 🥳✨

Help us wish Miss Katy a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY in the comments below! 🎈💃🌺

Adult Contemporary 💃✨Ready to move, create, and reconnect with your body? Join Marielle Thomas for a 5-week Adult Contem...
08/26/2026

Adult Contemporary 💃✨

Ready to move, create, and reconnect with your body? Join Marielle Thomas for a 5-week Adult Contemporary series at Kona Dance & Performing Arts!

✨ Fridays | 6:15–7:15 PM
✨ Open Level | Ages 16+
✨ 5-week series: 8/28–9/25 and 10/2–10/30
✨ $90 per series | $20 drop-in

Come dance, explore movement, and have fun in a welcoming environment. No experience level required—just bring yourself and a willingness to move!

📍 Kona Dance & Performing Arts
81-973 Halēkiʻi St., Kealakekua

Spaces are limited—register today!
🔗 Visit konadanceandperformingarts.org

🌺 LET’S GROW OUR KONA DANCE ʻOHANA! 🌺We're EXTENDED BRING A BUDDY WEEK! 💃🏽✨ Now running to 8/29!Do you have a friend who...
08/25/2026

🌺 LET’S GROW OUR KONA DANCE ʻOHANA! 🌺

We're EXTENDED BRING A BUDDY WEEK! 💃🏽✨
Now running to 8/29!

Do you have a friend who’s been wanting to try dance? Or simply a friend you’d love to see more of? 💕

Bring them to class with you next week and let them experience a FREE dance class!

Come dance, have fun, make memories, and help us grow our Kona Dance ʻOhana! 🌺

Tag your dance buddy & let’s fill the studio! 🫶🏽

#2026*2027DanceSeason

LET'S KEEP THE EXCITEMENT GOING......Introducing another new face at Kona Dance Ms. Jaden Nachand!! We're stoked to have...
08/12/2026

LET'S KEEP THE EXCITEMENT GOING......

Introducing another new face at Kona Dance Ms. Jaden Nachand!! We're stoked to have Jaden bring Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Acro classes to our students. 🤸‍♂️

“Acro is where you really see dancers shine as athletes and artists. In class we focus on flexibility, agility, balance and strength. Learning how to execute tumbling tricks and blending them into fluid dance choreography. Creating a fun and safe way for kids to become little acrobats!”

Students 8+ can try out the new Acro class Thursday ( 8/13) at 3:30.

Jaden Nachand has been dancing for 20 years, she grew up as a competitive dancer in Portland, Oregon, competing and attending conventions throughout Oregon, Washington, California, and Nevada. While she is trained in all styles of dance, she is particularly fond of tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and acro. As a world traveler and lover of all different cultures including her own (Panamanian and Native American) she loves to bring those cultures into her dancing and likes to step out of the box in her teaching! In class she focuses on the roots of dance, dance history, musicality and creative freedom!

She has taught and choreographed at Studio One Dance Academy, and The Independent Dance Project in Oregon. She also was a teacher at Studio Respect on O’ahu. After finishing college on O’ahu, she also began instructing line dancing and country swing. She continues to guest teach on O’ahu and in the Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington area whenever she is in town.

Having recently relocated and made the Big Island her home, she is stoked to continue her teaching career here in Kona and share her love of dance with new students.

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE.......Ms. Alexis Gaines is back at Kona Dance and Performing Arts! We have enjoyed many ye...
08/11/2026

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE.......

Ms. Alexis Gaines is back at Kona Dance and Performing Arts! We have enjoyed many year of dancing with Alexis and can't wait for her to work with our student again. She'll be teaching Jazz 3, as well as Musical Theatre 3 in partnership with Ms. Katy and guest teachers. 💃

Classes still open for registration!

Miss Alexis has extensive training in multiple genres of dance, with ballet, jazz, and musical theater being her favorites. She has performed as a core and principal dancer with West Hawaii Dance Theatre, Palm Springs Ballet Company, College of the Desert Musical Theatre Company, The Michele Gaines Tribute Dancers, and Company Too. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSUSB. In 2025, she founded Ka’ū Dance Academy where she trains dancers, and produces fun shows within the community. She is happy to be at Kona Dance And Performing Arts again where she has taught on and off from their first season. With years of teaching and choreography experience, Miss Alexis delights in sharing her love of dance while helping students build confidence.

Classes start this week!!
08/10/2026

Classes start this week!!

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81-973 Haleki'i Street
Kealakekua, HI
96750

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2pm - 6pm
Thursday 2pm - 6pm
Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 11am

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