About Us

HAPA Filipino Folk Dancers was founded in 2010 by Tina DeVoe and Julie Hayes to embrace the diverse tradition of dance from the Philippines.  The dance group learns, teaches, and performs filipino folk dances at events throughout central Iowa.  HAPA practices on the on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 2-4 pm.  As part of HAPA’s partnership with Gateway Dance Theatre, practices will be located at Gateway Dance Theatre beginning in Feb. 2011.  Anyone ages 5 through senior citizen is encouraged to visit a practice or contact Julie for more information at: iowesa at yahoo.com

Photo courtesy of Eric J. Salmon
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