Krysten Resnick

Founder, Director

Krysten began her dancing at a young age with the esteemed Lokelani’s Rhythm of the Islands under the direction of Aunty Kathy Kaʻahanui Asuega and Uncle Roy Asuega, whose guidance instilled in her a deep respect for lineage, storytelling, and cultural integrity. These foundations continue to shape her work as both an artist and educator.

Upon moving to London in 2011, Krysten was offered a teaching space at the renowned Pineapple Dance studios and started classes as a way to remain connected to home while cultivating a space dedicated to Hula and ‘Ori. What began as a small class has since grown into an award-winning international school, recognised for its technical excellence and exciting spirit. 

Her work extends across performance, cultural collaboration, and multimedia art. Krysten has created productions and exhibitions for institutions including Disney, the British Museum, Pitt Rivers Museum, and the Royal Academy of Arts, bringing Polynesian dance into dialogue with global audiences and spaces. Alongside her dance practice, she is also a filmmaker whose directorial work includes the Tahitian Ministry of Culture/ Canal+ dance film Aito Hine, as well as well as film/tv for BBC, PBS, MoMA, TIFF, and more. 

As a teacher, Krysten is known for her holistic and immersive approach, nurturing dancers who are both technically strong and culturally grounded.

Her classes are vibrant, supportive spaces that engage the body, mind, and spirit, encouraging students to connect deeply with the stories and traditions they carry. She also leads educational group trips to Hawai‘i and Tahiti, offering her students rare opportunities to learn directly from island communities.

Through all aspects of her work, Krysten remains committed to building bridges between cultures with care, humility, and joy.

At the heart of her work is a dynamic and holistic approach that prioritises both technical excellence and deep cultural understanding. Her approach engages all the senses and activates mind, body, and soul, encouraging dancers to connect with the stories, rhythms, and spirit of the islands. Krysten creates a fun, supportive, and immersive learning environment and leads educational group trips to Hawai‘i and Tahiti, creating transformative opportunities for dancers to connect directly with the cultures, communities, and traditions.