About Miss Judi

Judith (Tessitore) Nietupki (Judi T. Kukiki) is a native Rhode Islander who began her extensive study of dance at the age of five.  As a child performer she was featured with numerous TV and radio personalities.  She has attended numerous workshops throughout the U.S. and is educated in various methods of traditional, cultural and social dance forms.  Judi has appeared with celebrities such as Bobby Vinton, Willie Tyler, Denny Terrio and Bo and Hope from Days of Our Lives.  She was honored to become Mrs. Rhode Island America in 1986 and had the opportunity to participate in the nationally televised Mrs. America Pageant in Las Vegas where she was awarded The Best Costume and Mrs. Congeniality.  For the past fifteen years she and her students have participated in the Jerry Lewis Telethon for MDA nationally televised on ABC.
Among her diverse interests in the dancing world, Judi has long been dedicated to Polynesian and Hawaiian dance forms.  She brings this exotic magic to the United States from studies at Brigham University and field studies in Hawaii.  The summer of 2002, Kukiki And The Coconuts were honored to be part of the premiere opening of the animated Disney movie, Lilo & Stitch, at various Showcase Cinema locations.  March 2004, the Vince Lombardi Lodge Order of the Sons of Italy named Judi T. Woman of the Year.  In September 2007, the Jaycees presented Judi with the "Distinguished Community Service Award".



About Miss Jen        
Jennifer began dancing before she began to walk.  Her talents and skills include Acrobats, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hawaiian.  Jen is a graduate of CCRI with an Associate in Science in Business and a degree in Liberal Arts.  She is also a graduate of RIC with a Bachelors degree in Business Management.
Jen's many years of training and experience in dance have earned her the position of top choreographer and assistant director to the Judi T. Dance Studio & C.E.O. and Liason to the Party Line.  Locally and nationally, Jen has participated in numerous shows and charitable organizations.
Jen frequently visits Hawaii - studying at the International Market Place & Waikiki Town Center under the direction of Derek Daniels; World famous director, producer & choreographer.