Hawaii Tribune-Herald Island Beat Thursday, November 24, 2016 11 TALENT From page 2 group dancers include Jhiro Calso, Alexis Lopez, Kekala Mantree, Maya Polloi, Lacey Ray and Diana Roark. “Becoming a great singer or dancer is not only about improving dancing and singing skills but also about improving performance skills,” says N2 Dance Director Angela Woods. “The way to do that is to perform, so the more performance opportunities they have the better. ” Kumu hula Emery Aceret of Halau Na Pua ‘O Uluhaimalama will bring a mixed group of girls and boys to dance several numbers. They will open the program with an oli called “Noho Ana I Hilo,” about the beauty of Hilo and composed by Edith Kanaka‘ ole. Aceret also will feature a solo dancer, Roldan Ramelb, who recently was the second place winner in the He Mau Ana I Ka Hula Festival in Hilo. Ramelb will dance “Kilikila Na Roughrider.” Also dancing will be Aceret’s entire beginning keiki hula class, the majority of whom have never danced for a public audience before. “It is programs like this that will only make a keiki performer better in ways you cannot imagine,” Aceret says. “It gives them self-confidence and a sense of pride in what they do.” Paradise Performing Arts Center will contribute four performances to the keiki talent show this year, chosen, says creative director and owner Nadia Scholosser, to represent the variety of genres taught at the center. PPAC offers classes in acting, singing and dancing for all ages. “PPAC only opened this past September and we have our first showcase coming up Dec. 10 and 11, ‘How Da Grinch When Steal Christmas,’” says Scholosser, a dance instructor for 19 years. “This talent show presented a wonderful opportunity for us to show the community what we have to offer the keiki as a fun afterschool option to get active and creative.” Fourteen young singers from Anuenue Children’s Chorus are part of the PPAC keiki talent show, along with a solo tap routine by 10-yearold Syerra Ochi and a lyrical dance performed by Sonja Giadina, Kiana Ilihia, Portia Lee and Sarah Brinkman. Then there’s 8-yearold b-girl Zoe Kaneshiro, who will perform a duet with her mentor and PPAC hip-hop instructor Grady Sullivan. Their piece encompasses various styles from hip-hop to popping to break dancing. Kaneshiro, who has been dancing with Sullivan for four years, says she choreographed some of the break dancing moves herself. “Of course I’m feeling excited. It’s always fun to just perform,” says Kaneshiro of the Palace Theater show. “It’s fun when people cheer for you in the middle of a move.” She says that performing is great, even for those who have stage fright. “If you’re on the stage and you’re performing, you will be having fun and it can help you get over your fear.” Adds Scholosser, “We have so many diverse and excellent centers within East Hawaii for our keiki to grow and express themselves through art. PPAC is our way of continuing that tradition of fostering art within the youth so they can learn how to express themselves in healthy, creative ways, while learning about team work, giving back to the community, respect and work ethic.” This show is a fundraiser for the Palace Theater and an opportunity for island youth to show off their talents on a real stage with a live audience “As a theater, we feel it is imperative that we not only support the performance arts but encourage our keiki to discover the value of this historic theater in their community,” Bahurinsky says. “We continue to seek grant funding that will allow us more opportunities to bring children into the theater to learn and perform theater arts such as drama, magic, dance and more. While we support young people today, they will be the generation that ultimately supports this venerable institution in the future.” Kiana Ilihia, 14, will perform a lyrical dance along with Sonja Giadina, Portia Lee and Sarah Brinkman. Courtesy photos A participant in the Hiccup Circus. ‘Spotlight on Youth’ What: A showcase of keiki from East Hawaii performance art groups. When: 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Palace Theater, 38 Haili St, Hilo Tickets: $12 general admission and $7 for keiki 10 and younger. Call the Palace Theater at 934-7010 or visit the box office from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday
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