About Us | Siva Studio

Our mission is to guide you towards full participation in your human experience through movement and connection.

Our Story

The Siva Studio was opened as a long-awaited home for Siva Pasefika, a Polynesian dance school founded by April Te’o Keil. Within this space, we have also been able to dive into movement healing (somatics) and offer specialized dance, yoga, and fitness classes that tap into the wisdom of the body. We believe that movement is medicine and want as many people as possible to experience and know it. We love what we do and will continue to be a space for deepening relationships, self understanding, and healing.

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Siva Pasefika

Meet the Team

Allow us to introduce ourselves

Sinalei

With traditional Polynesian Dance as my foundation, I've spent the past 15 years learning, performing, and teaching various forms of dance, yoga, and fitness. I believe that intentional movement is a catalyst towards true healing, and am blessed to be able to show others how to unlock that within themselves. I love warm summer days, being in circle with women, and Jesus.

Dahlia

I am a mother, a traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi practitioner, and a Buti instructor. I love to guide women towards embracing their wild, pure selves unapologetically and unconditionally.

Tiare

I was born into a family of performers and developed a love for dancing at a young age. I am a lead dancer for Siva Pasefika's traveling team, and have experience teaching Polynesian, Latin, and Hip Hop styles.

tino

I’m Samoan, and from San Bernardino, Calif. I love St George and plan on raising a family here. I’m a huge advocate that physical health and mental health are interconnected. My other hobbies include, DJ’ing, personal training, hiking, athletics, watching movies, cooking, traveling, and having a good time in general. I love to help others out. I love to volunteer. And love to meet new people and get to know their

stories.

Samantha

I am Samantha and I teach Buti at Siva Studio. This practice is important to me because it has helped me heal, release, and step into my own power. Buti isn't only about moving your body, it's also about moving your soul. It's about stepping into your primal self and owning YOUR body. I strive to teach the importance of focusing inward, bringing forth the rawness of yourself, to find your personal intuition, transformation, renewal, pain, divination, healing, and magic.

kate

Hi my name's Kate! I'm a west coast girl exploring Southern Utah. I moved here to attend SUU and was vice president of my sorority, Delta Psi Omega. I love yoga and love buti yoga even more! I got certified on the magical island of Hawaii. I love all things outdoors. You can find me at the beach, in the mountains, skiing, or playing in the rain. I love raving at music festivals, going to concerts and traveling all corners of mother earth. I'm also a nerd and like growing my precious brain cells and a lover of fun. It's my honor to bring you yoga. I hope you enjoy it!

ora

Ora has been a part of the Siva Pasefika family for over a decade. She fell in love with Buti and became an instructor in 2021. She is a fitness enthusiast and believes that movement is the best medicine.

Deaubrey

I am a mother, Hot Pilates instructor, and a birth doula. I am passionate about feeling safe and confident in our bodies while pushing limits and finding new horizons and growth within ourselves. There's space between these intentions where magic happens. I find joy in getting closer to God, spending time with my family and friends, being in nature, and creating playlists for loved ones.