About
Dawn Mahealani Douglas is an award-winning entertainer, business owner, and activist. Named Best Entertainer Atlanta, she has performed 300 Polynesian shows a year across 11 states and 3 countries. The founder of Mahealani’s Polynesian Entertainment, an award-winning entertainment company named Best Event Entertainment Services Georgia, she also has a heart for serving God, women, and the planet as a member of the planning committee of One Billion Rising Atlanta working to end violence against women and the planet and a volunteer advocate with Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Mission Statement: Mahealani’s Polynesian Entertainment perpetuates Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures through entertaining and educational experiences and strives to promote the values of aloha.
Mahealani
Owner, Director, Dancer, Emcee
Polynesian Connection:
Cousin of Hawaiian Princess Kaiulani
Maori
Past Experience:
Na Puakea O Koʻolaupoko, Oahu, Hawaii
Malu Productions, Oahu, Hawaii
Kahiapo Talent, Oahu, Hawaii
Tavi
Guest Dancer, Fire Performer, Drummer, Emcee
Polynesian Connection:
Maori
Past Experience:
Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu, Hawaii
Kanoe
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Hawaiian
Past Experience:
Grew up on Big Island, Hawaii
Kanani
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Filipina/Pacific Islander
Past Experience:
Danced with other West Coast groups
Kailani
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Filipina/Pacific Islander
Past Experience:
Danced with other East Coast groups
Makani
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Hawaiian
Past Experience:
Grew up on Oahu, Hawaii
Kaniela
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Korean/Asian
Past Experience:
Worked as a professional actor
Tupua
Dancer, Emcee
Polynesian Connection:
Samoan
Past Experience:
Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu, Hawaii
Kimo
Fire Performer
Polynesian Connection:
Hawaiian
Past Experience:
Worked as a circus performer
Pohaku
Fire Performer
Polynesian Connection:
Fell in love with the culture
Past Experience:
Worked as a circus performer
Kekoa
Fire Performer
Polynesian Connection:
Fell in love with the culture
Past Experience:
Worked as a stunt performer
Mei
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Chinese/Asian
Past Experience:
Grew up on Oahu, Hawaii
Lani
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Fell in love with the culture
Past Experience:
Started dancing as a teen
Kaleo
Emcee
Polynesian Connection:
Fell in love with the culture
Past Experience:
Worked as a professional emcee
Community
Join a Wahine Toa Retreat (Warrior Woman Retreat) for a message of empowerment during an authentic Polynesian lunch and a hands-on, self-defense workshop following. $40 ticket price includes lunch and workshop, and partial proceeds benefit Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence as it has been part of Mahealani's life-long work to bring awareness and an end to violence against women in all forms. Email dawndouglas1@gmail.com for information on the next retreat..
Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment is proud to serve the community donating event services to organizations and causes close to Mahealani's heart like Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Make-A-Wish Foundation so children can experience the magic of Hawaii. Mahealani also volunteers her time with One Billion Rising Atlanta and Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence to help empower women. If you have a cause you would like to inquire about, email dawndouglas1@gmail.com with any questions.