testimonials
“o LE ALA I LE PULE, O LE TAUTUA…. tHE WAY TO LEADERSHIP IS SERVICE”
“ watching gracie learn siva with Pule has been truly special. it’s been more than dance - it’s identity, discipline, grace and strength woven together. the space is open, welcoming to everyone, but for gracie, being among pasifika girls and women of all ages brings deeper connection - learning from aunties and older sisters in a circle of respect, pride and encourangement. under pule’s guidance, she’s gaining not just authentic movement and technique but confidence and a stronger sense of who she is. siva is becoming part of how gracie carries herself in the world. for that we are truly grateful to pule - for her beautiful teaching and mentorship ”
- Lisa T“ After not being involved in any kind of siva samoa since high school days, it has been such a highlight joining pule in her siva development and getting back in touch with my culture. her teaching fundamentals and little details from beginner level upwards, in a safe welcoming environment is what sets her apart from the rest. i’m so grateful i also got to share this journey with my daughter aswell. highly recommend pule ”
- Tanz L“ After returning home living abroad after several years, the siva dance helped my daughter in both gagana samoa and fa’asamoa culture. being amongst other tama’ita’i going through the same journey has enriched her experience and strengthened ties with her nz/samoa family. thank you pule for providing this experience for our young girls to flourish, explore and be proud of their culture “
- Irene S“ Pule, my very first Samoan Siva Tutor - what a true blessing it has been to learn from you. I’ve always loved siva samoa, but being taught by you has deepened that love in ways i never imagined. you have shown me the true art of discipline, grace and cultural meaning behind every movement ”
— Mercy T“ pule has helped our daughter connect to her samoan culture through siva. she has build her confidence in not only getting up in front of her peers & family, but also confidence in being proud of where she’s from. pule provides a calm, encouraging,, welcoming and non-judgemental space for our daughter and others. she has also shown the same to me as non-samoan, learning the culture respectfully for my daughter “
— Missy L“ I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our incredible Siva Samoa tutor for the time, dedication, and love she has poured into my daughter over the years. From such a young age, my daughter has been under her guidance, and I have had the privilege of watching her grow not only as a dancer but as a young woman who understands the true meaning of Siva Samoa.
Her commitment goes far beyond simply teaching choreography. She instills in her students the importance of respecting the craft, honoring the culture, and truly understanding what it means to represent Siva Samoa with pride and authenticity. She ensures that every student, including my daughter, appreciates the traditions, discipline, and cultural values behind every movement “
- Tarah P“ My daughter Havilah at the age of around 15months showed an interest in the Samoan Music and Siva. When she was turning 6yrs old we signed her up to Pules siva class, to help connect her to her birthplace Samoa, since joining Havilah has found a safe place where she can learn & develop her love for Samoan siva. As much as I would love to teach her myself, I felt that she could learn so much more from Pule in that space, with her experience and overall creativity, her patience and kindness is next to none.
What a blessing Pule is to all those who come into her class. “
- Naoia M“ As a Palagi marrying into a samoan family, i wanted to do something special to honor and celebrate my husbands culture and family. I chose to do this by learning siva samoa. i started by watching youtube videos and attempting to copy but soon got very frustrating and i found it extremely hard. in my desperate search to find someone that could help me, i stumbled across pules siva development classes that were due to start within the next few days. so i took the plunge and i signed up. puless classes were inclusive,, thoughtful, fun and enjoyable. in 9 weeks i went from someone who had absolutely no idea how to siva to doing my first taualuga infront of nearly 100 people! pule has a way of teaching that makes you feel comfortable, informed and confident! after 9 weeks of classes i then decided to engage in some private sessions with pule to learn my wedding siva…“
- Aari P“the nine weeks learning siva samoa at pule’s siva development for my wedding surprise siva were honestly the best. you made me feel so comfortable, welcomed and confident, even though i’m not samoan. you have such a beautiful way of teaching that made everything feel easy, fun and so special. i’ll forever be grateful for this experience and for you ”
- Tayla S“We are beyond grateful for the incredible impact that you have had on daughters siva. the growth we’ve seen in her not just as a dancer, but in her confidence and passion for her culture has been truly beautiful. your patience, encouragement and love for what you do shines through every class. my daughters siva samoa has improved so much and most importantly, she absolutely loves dancing because of you. thank you for helping her shine ”
- Epenesa K“ we are so grateful to have found pule and her siva development. over the years, we’ve watched jaydahs confidence grow beautifully. the supportive environment pule has created is truly special and jaydah loves being part of it. we are especially thankful for the opportunities she’s been given to perform siva in honor of her samoan heritage. she is learning and performing with pride, strengthening her connection to her culture and her identity. thank you for pouring so much love and dedication into these girls “
- Bonnie L“ siva via pule dance classes helped kowhai build confidence, knowledge and a bond within her dance community she cherishes deeply. we can’t wait to return to continue learning as a village “
- Jamilah L“ as a siva samoa dancer who has danced my entire life, being taught by pule really showed me the beauty in simplicity and clarity. her choreography and teaching style works for everyone no matter what level of siva samoa you’re in. pule siva really lives up to her name“
- Mella T“ I trust her wholeheartedly because she consistently goes above and beyond for all of her students. The support, encouragement, and skill she brings to each lesson have shaped my daughter into the dancer she is today. Her patience, passion, and genuine care make a lasting impact that extends far beyond the dance floor.
We are so grateful that she has been part of my daughter’s journey from such a young age and has grown alongside her. The influence she has had on her life is something our family will always cherish.
Thank you for your dedication, your heart, and for keeping the spirit of Siva Samoa alive in the next generation “
- Tarah P, pt2“ Siva with Pule has been such a beautiful experience for my aiga. Pule has created a safe and welcoming space for all, regardless of skill level or ethnicity. I have loved sharing my Siva journey with my daughter, watching her grow and have opportunities to perform Siva that we wouldn’t have otherwise had. Pule has a calm presence and is clearly an expert in Siva and teaching. I cannot recommend her enough!! “
- Jenna C“ My husband also joined in on these private sessions with pules husband tony came along to help too. they made our vision come to life and provided the best space & support. i went into my wedding siva with full confidence knowing how to siva including all the little mannerisims - not just how to move my body. i applied all of this and our guests and my husbands family were all blown away by my ability to siva. my husband and my siva was the highlight of ours and many of our guests’ night and that wouldn’t have been possible without pule and tony, they were the best hype people while we were rehearsing and truly made sure we went into it knowing absolutely everything that we needed to. i would highly recommend pule’s siva classes to anyone that is wanting to learn! you can’t just self teach the love and passion that pule pours into her students! and it shines through the way that we perform :) thank you pule (and tony) “
- Aari P, pt 2