Polynesian Dance Maricopa started with two hula sisters wanting to share the aloha of Polynesia dance with those around them. As soon as the name Polynesian Dance Maricopa LLC was made official, they hit the ground running by kicking off their first dance class, Keiki Hula Summer 2022.

With the success of the summer dance class, PDM offered it's next dance season, Keiki Hula Fall 2022, with two classes and it's first hula class for women, Wahine Hula Fall 2022.

By the end of the Fall 2022 dance season, the two hula sisters saw the need to grow. Candace continued on with PDM while Janelle started Learn With Aloha LLC, both serving in the fast-growing city of Maricopa.

AndCandace kicked off the next PDM dance season, Spring 2023, with another 3 classes, including her first Samoan Fireknife beginners class. All 3 dance classes got to perform at the Copa Cultural Night that year. Little did we know it would be the first of many event performances throughout the years. 

We started offering "Hula Pop-up" sessions. PDM's Tahitian dance classes even made PDM's first debut at the 30TH ANNUAL ALOHA FESTIVAL. It was definitely a treasured experience to perform with our friends, Ku'ulei Siva Production. Later in the Spring 2024 dance season, PDM also offered it's first Maori poi class who had the opportunity to share the long poi dance at the Copa Cultural Night--definitely a night to remember!

Fall 2024 has come and gone with another 5 dance classes offered, including PDM's first preschool-aged hula class and PDM's first Women's Samoan Dance class. This Spring 2025, we had another first: Tahitian Ote'a Class for women & teens 12+, plus 5 special event performances, plus 2 opportunities for private hula/Polynesian dance lessons. 

It has been an amazing journey! And All are welcome to join in the fun! Polynesian Dance Maricopa looks forward to sharing the aloha with you through Polynesian dance! 🧡