Christy Leina'ala Lassiter

I play the 'ukulele and sing with a variety of people on the island of Hawaii. I am a "front man" in that I tell the stories and get the ball rolling at a gig.

My preference is to play as part of a trio, as I like the dynamic of three part harmonies. I am a steady rhythm player with my instrument and also enjoy the dynamic of every live performance I have been a part of.

I have performed at music festivals, have sung at the Merrie Monarch Festival activities and have performed at sacred and solemn events as well.

My most recent adventures as a part of a duo came as I performed on the Pride of America from 2016 to 2019, as a part of The Lei Aloha Duo. Our daily adventures to us to Aloha Lanai, Pink's and the Pool deck. We worked with the Hawaiian Ambassador to create a festive Hawaiian atmosphere and we participated in the Hula graduation.

After winning the title of Miss Aloha Hawaii, I discovered a flair for being the Mistress of Ceremonies and spent many years on the pageant circuit as a very popular and articulate Emcee.

• Remained in costume for extended periods for maximum performance effect.
• Performed themed sets and shows with minimal repetition to provide original content for returning guests.
• Communicated with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.
• Navigated through large crowds to sign autographs or pose for pictures at guest request.
• Played instruments honoring special musical requests to personalize guest experience.
• Adapted to various performance styles to suit diverse audiences.
• Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
• Choreographed dance routines appropriate for age group and skill level for Beginners and Intermediate Hula classes.
• Toured independently and with Ben Kaili and Jj Ahuna bands to promote music.
• Collaborated with producers to fine-tune songs or albums, releasing 3 albums and 2 singles from 2017 to 2022.
• Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.

My experience with hula began at a early age and in the most recent time, I have just recorded an album of Traditional Hawaiian hula songs.

I have had the good fortune to dance under some great Kumu Hula. The hula I have learned, the stories that we tell through the hula have become an intrinsic part of my lifestyle.

I am able to perform, teach and choreograph basic hula. I am not Kumu Hula. I am considered 'olapa, or dancer. It is not beyond my position of 'olapa to share simple hula movements. It is within the bounds of hula protocol to asisst in simple hula language, body movements and hula choreography.

I am familiar with hula basics, with the management of a group of dancers and with the presentation or ho'ike, in which hula dancers share their hula.

Costuming and flower placement are a part of every hula dancers kuleana and this is a part of hula that we all enjoy.

Lei making and instruction at Hilo Hula Tuesdays. Responsible for gathering lei making material for small group instruction. Facilitated lei making technique in an open air, casual setting.

Familiar with the use of le needle and lei making string in order to "kui" or string a lei. Familiar with the use of plumeria, ginger, pikake, pakalana, crown flower, kukui.

Able to make a haku lei , lei po'o or lei papale using the style known as "wili' in which seperate floral elements are placed on a flat, sturdy background and wrapped with raffia or string known as "kaula".