A little bit about us…
Myong-Hui Murphy | Global Art of Dance (GAOD)
Myong-Hui Murphy, co-founder of Global Art of Dance, discovered her love of the arts as a youth. Born in South Korea, she grew up in a suburb of Seattle, WA. Living in the US at a time when Immigrant Assimilation was the goal, she is excited to see how social norms have moved to embracing cultural diversity. The Global Art of Dance studios emphasize exploring and experiencing cultures of the world through dance. She loves watching people of all ages discover their creativity and their personal heritage through the classes taught at Global Art of Dance. If you are interested in leasing a studio at Global Art of Dance, email info@globalartofdance.com
Lisa Chang | Hula Hālau ‘Ohana Holoʻokoʻa | GAOD
Lisa Chang, Co-founder of Global Art of Dance, was instantly welcomed by the Hawaiian students she met while attending Oregon State University and it is that welcoming aloha she desires to share with her community. Oregon State University Hawaiʻi Club is where she got her first flavor of hula when her friends encouraged her to learn for their luʻau. After college, Lisa joined Hula Hālau O Piʻilani in Santa Clara, California, beginning her formal hula training began. Lisa continued to study under Auntie Linda until she moved back to Oregon in 1994. In 1998, she started the hālau with 5 adult students and now has over 90 students in 10 classes a week. Lisa gave up a 20 year career in pharmacy to follow her passion and teach hula full time in 2006. Her students currently reside in Sandy, Forest Grove, Salem, Vancouver and ONLINE students across the US and in The Netherlands and Slovenia. She hopes her students make life long friends with their hula sisters and brothers. Besides hula the hālau also offers Tahitian dance lessons and Polynesian Entertainment for events. You can find more info at www.hulaaloha.org
Ricky Phoun | Enso West Jui-Jitsu
As a family-run gym we are proud to offer a safe environment for students of all ages and backgrounds to develop their Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We extend a heartfelt welcome to anyone looking to build community, develop their technical skills and knowledge of combative arts and self defense.
Come try our free one-week trial or reach out with any questions!
Geraldine Murray | Murray Irish Dance
More info coming soon. You can find more info at: https://www.murrayirishdance.com/