Sienna Lalau’s Family Supported Her Move from Hawaii to LA for Choreography Career

Sienna Lalau is only in her early 20s but has already choreographed some of the biggest performances. The young dancer showed signs of talent from an early age, and although it was difficult, her parents allowed her to move to LA to pursue her dreams.

In May 2023, Sienna Lalau spoke with Emily Haydel and JRE about her rise to prominence during her appearance on the “In My Feels” podcast. Sienna shared that part of what made a good dancer was their character, and she credited much of her own to her upbringing.

She was born and raised by Jeannie and Edward Lalau in Honolulu, Hawaii. The couple, who remain happily married, was integral to their daughter’s growth, teaching her humility and to always be reliable.

They developed a loving relationship with Sienna, who has consistently expressed gratitude for their undying support. It took much sacrifice to uplift the dancer to promising heights, but it paid off. Jeannie and Edward have loudly and proudly celebrated her achievements.

In March 2020, Sienna appeared on “The SupaflySua Podcast” to discuss her passion for dancing and her journey to stardom. She revealed that although her parents allowed her to relocate to Los Angeles, her mother was reluctant to let her go.

Jeannie wanted her daughter to graduate in Hawaii before leaving, but the young choreographer insisted that her time had come. Her dad, Edward, felt the same and helped convince Jeannie until she eventually relented.

The mom of three confirmed this detail during the interview, saying, “[…] But to make the move? My husband was the one that actually had to force me to let her go.” That same month, Sienna shared a heartwarming birthday tribute for Jeannie, writing:

“happy birthday mom, you are the most incredible woman. i’m in awe of the constant sacrifice and dedication you have made for our family….especially for me. (sic)”

Sienna was grateful for her mother’s constant support and called her mother her superhero while describing her as the most genuine, loving, and kind-hearted mother in the birthday tribute. She further wrote:

“the fact that you believed in me so much to allow me to live out my dreams out here in LA with you, and on top of that sacrifice being with the rest of our family back home in hawaii, is something that i’ll ALWAYS be grateful for you’re forever my superhero mom! (sic)”

Jeannie also has an active social media presence where she boasts about her love and pride for Sienna and her husband. In January 2023, she celebrated Edward’s birthday, calling him her “lovable, squeezable, charming, sweetest, funny, caring, and talented hubby.”

Jeannie added that she was happy to spend her life with Edward and grow old with him. On National Daughter’s Day in 2021, she dedicated three posts to her daughters, the last post being for Sienna.

Jeannie praised her eldest child’s work ethic, commending her for constantly pushing to improve her craft. A few days later, Sienna added to her notable accomplishments by acquiring her first car. The teen dancer bought a Jeep Wrangler, and her mom felt she “truly deserved it.”

Speaking about when she started dancing, Sienna shared an anecdote, revealing that her dad used to be a DJ. Her mom would attend her dad’s gigs when she was still pregnant, and Jeannie recalled that Sienna would kick from inside her belly to the music.

The inclination to dance remained with Sienna after birth and gradually became a passion. Although Edward eventually abandoned DJing, he also sustained his love for art. He is currently an aspiring comic book artist and has an Instagram page where he shares his work.

In December 2020, Sienna shared multiple snippets of music videos from various K-pop groups, including BTS, and wrote, “crazy to see how much kpop i’ve been able to either choreograph, be part of, or help choreograph this year […] so thankful for every opportunity.”

Her comment section was filled with praises from fans, some of whom shared which videos they favored the most. The following year in September, she created dance routines for rapper Ozuna’s performance at the VMAs.

Sienna has been grateful to her parents for every milestone accomplished and expressed her faith in God. Still, this is only her beginning; seeing her current success, Jeannie and Edward are more excited about her future.