Press kit, Sunshine from Polynesia · Press kit, official use
For over 30 years Sunshine From Polynesia (SFP) has devoted itself to the teaching, performance and preservation of the truly unique and beautiful storytelling dance: the hula. SFP was founded in 1978 as a performance company by Lita Hoke and her sister-in-law. In 1985 Lita added dance instruction out of her desire to teach her daughter, Stefanie, the art of hula. Neighborhood children became interested in learning and SFP evolved into a halau (dance school) where students of various generations come from all over the greater Seattle area. SFP is a family affair for the Hokes. Honolulu-born Coco Hoke, Lita’s high school sweetheart and husband, anchors the SFP musical group with drums, ukulele and vocals. Stefanie Hoke Foster, their daughter, is a core dancer.
