Connect, Create, and Express Yourself this Fall!

September 6, 2022

Danny Waddell

In-studio Performing Arts Classes in Waimea with Prince Dance Institute

KAMUELA, HI – Prince Dance Institute (PDI) is back this Fall with a full slate of performing arts classes. The performing arts school offers over twenty-five in-person classes at two locations in Waimea during its Fall Semester. PDI’s fall locations include its new PDI Headquarters and the Kahilu Theatre.

In its 17th year of serving the Hawai‘i Island community, the school offers dance, musical theatre, glee, aerial arts, and acrobatics classes. There is something available for all ages (2 and up) and all skill levels. There will be performance opportunities available for any interested students.

“If you are looking to make amazing friends, fuel your creativity, energize your body and mind while laughing and playing, then come experience a class at Prince Dance Institute,” stated PDI artistic director Angel Prince. “I know people are ready to get back out into the world to express themselves, connect, and create, and I can’t wait to see what this year brings for the Big Island and the arts.”

New spaces equal new opportunities. PDI recently secured a location in Waimea that will serve as its headquarters going forward. For years the school has utilized the Kahilu Theatre as its home base as a rental—PDI still has classes at that location this year—but now it has its own home that will allow for expanded hours and additional classes.

“This year, we are very excited to be in our new headquarters in Waimea, where most classes will be held,” Prince stated. “We have a few great new classes in the schedule and a couple of new teachers that we can’t wait to share with our community.

“These classes aren’t just for kids; we have plenty of offerings for adults as well,” she added. “We love meeting new people and sharing the joy of the performing arts with everyone who wants to experience the fun we are having!”

In addition to its new location, PDI is welcoming two new members to its teaching roster this Fall.

Mandy Abernathy is a professional dancer that has danced, performed, and competed in ballet for over a decade in California. Her primary focus as a dance teacher is to create a unique and supportive environment that fosters the love of dance. She believes this environment helps build confidence in her students, helping them be their best version on and off the stage.

Also joining the staff is Chase Hartle, PDI’s new Hip Hop instructor. Mr. Hartle is a hip hop, pop, footwork, and illusionist choreographer. He has performed at many showcases around Arizona, including a Phoenix Suns halftime show. His aim with his students is to encourage freedom of expression and individuality.

The Fall Semester begins on Monday, September 12, 2022, and runs weekly (Monday–Saturday) through Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Health and safety are paramount at PDI, and the school has safety protocols based on local and federal guidelines. Class sizes are limited and socially distanced. Everyone is required to wear a mask at the Kahilu Theatre location.

Fall Semester Instructors: Aleks Holmes, Angel Prince, Aria Wiley, Chase Hartle, Kat Ruess, Mandy Abernathy, Noelani Anderson, Sage Nicholson, and Shawna Gordon.

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PDI Headquarters is located at 64-974 Mamalahoa HWY, Kamuela, HI 96743 (next to Underground Pizza). Classes at PDI HQ are held Monday through Friday, between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and on Saturdays, between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.

Kahilu Theatre is located at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, HI 96743. Classes at Kahilu Theatre are conducted on the Main Stage and in the Mike Luce Studio and are held Monday through Thursday, between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The entry is through the loading dock door at the back of the theatre.

Fall Classes

Aerial Silks, Acrobatics, Ballet and Pointe, Contemporary Dance, Pre-Glee and Glee, Hip Hop, Jazz, Keiki Dance, Musical Theatre, Pilates, Trapeze, and more!

Enrollment Information

Registration is now open for Fall. For class schedules, registration, and fees, call Alina Jones, PDI managing director, at (808) 207-7754 or visit princedanceinstitute.com.

A Message from Artistic Director and PDI Founder, Angel Prince

Angel Prince, Artistic Director and Founder of Prince Dance Institute, lays out PDI’s vision for online classes should we need to go virtual.

In-Person Classes Start Today!

Our in-person classes start today at Kahilu Theatre, and we couldn’t be more excited to get back into the studio with our students.

With that said—even with all that excitement—as you all know, we are living in unprecedented times, and things are fluid. We want to acknowledge the fact that there is the possibility that we may have to pivot and go virtual with our classes.

If the need to go virtual with our classes does arise, rest assured that we have a plan in place to make the transition as smooth as possible, and the online experience as engaging, as educational, and as enjoyable as it would be for an in-person class. We will notify our students and families right away via email if this situation comes up.

August 17, 2020May 4, 2021

PDI is back with In-Studio Classes this Fall

KAMUELA – This fall, Prince Dance Institute (PDI) is offering more than twenty-five performing arts classes at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea (Kamuela). Registration for classes is now open. The semester begins Tuesday, September 8, 2020, and runs weekly through Thursday, December 17, 2020. Represented in the offerings are the disciplines of dance, musical theatre, aerial arts, and acrobatics, with classes available for all ages and skill levels. Performance opportunities are available for interested students.

In addition to regular PDI favorites such as “Hip Hop” and “Aerial Silks,” the school is branching out with some fresh new classes like “How to Make a Podcast,” and “Yoga and Anatomy for the Performer.”

“I know everyone has missed the in-person learning experience, and we can’t wait to be in the theatre together again,” said PDI Artistic Director, Angel Prince. “We are living in unprecedented times, and now more than ever—creativity, positivity, self-expression, and connection are the tools we need to navigate our world.”

So how does that look in the current COVID-19 world?

Well, for starters, PDI class sizes have been reduced, and everyone must wear masks. They are also implementing a rigorous cleaning and sanitation regimen to provide the safest environment possible for students and staff. “While we feel it is important to get back into the studio, we are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our community of performers to come together to express ourselves,” stated Prince. “Health and safety are paramount, and we have created new policies and procedures based on local and federal guidelines that we will update as needed. We will do whatever it takes to keep the arts alive while also keeping everyone healthy and safe—dancers are nothing if not flexible!”

Prince Dance Institute Instructors

Angel Prince, Becca Barrett, Chris “Mana” Ho’opai, Debra McGee, Elizabeth Brawner, Julie Young, Kalena Zindric, Kat Reuss, Noelani Anderson

Kahilu Theatre Class Information

Classes at Kahilu Theatre are conducted on the Kahilu Theatre Main Stage and in the Mike Luce Studio and are held Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The entry is through the loading dock door.

Fall Classes

Aerial Silks, Acrobatics, Preballet and Ballet, Breakdancing, Contemporary Dance, Glee, Hip Hop, Jazz, Keiki Dance, Musical Theatre, Trapeze, How to Make A PodCast, Yoga and Anatomy for the Performer

Enrollment Information

Registration is now open, with scholarships available for qualifying students. The scholarship application deadline for Prince Dance Institute ends on August 28, 2020.

For more information regarding class schedules, registration, fees, and scholarships call Julie Young at (808) 452-3837 or visit princedanceinstitute.com.

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Prince Dance’s First-Ever Winter Recital

Prince Dance Winter Recital Poster. Sunday, December 8, 4:00 PM at Kahilu Theatre. Tickets at http://kahilutheatre.org

KAMUELA, HI – Sunday, December 8, at noon, at Kahilu Theatre, Prince Dance Theatre (PDT) presents its first-ever Winter Recital.

The hour-long performance features students from Prince Dance Institute (PDI) and will be a fun-filled, romp through dance, music, circus arts, and more. The recital is directed by Prince Dance Theatre and Institute Artistic Director, Angel Prince.

The Winter Recital will showcase beginner and intermediate students from Prince Dance Institute’s Hip Hop, Contemporary Dance, Trapeze, Aerial Silks, Glee, and Musical Theatre classes. There will also be guest performances from the PDI Performance Troupe, the Adult Hip Hop crew, and the Prince Dance Institute Instructors.

“Seeing our youngest students on stage, sharing their art with the audience is such an inspirational and uplifting way to spend an afternoon,” Prince says. “It will be such a thrill for some of these first-time performers to participate in their first professional stage production with costumes and lighting, alongside some of our most seasoned performers. This recital will be a show where memories are made, and we hope the community will join us in supporting our thriving performance art community.”

Doors open at 11 a.m. for the performance on Sunday, December 8, at noon There will be snacks and beverages available for sale to raise money for the Prince Dance Institute scholarship fund.

TICKETS to the Winter Recital are $23 adults / $13 for keiki under 10. They are available for purchase online at kahilutheatre.org, by calling (808) 885-6868, or in person at the Kahilu Theatre Box Office at 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, HI 96743, Tuesday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Angel Prince
808.217.3008
angel@princedanceinstitute.com