About
Dawn Mahealani Douglas has been entertaining audiences on stage and on camera for over 20 years. She grew up studying other dance styles and performing arts, but she fell in love with the dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, and New Zealand after studying at a halau on the island of Oahu in Hawaii and learning more about her Maori ancestors. Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment began with Mahealani performing solo as a hula and Tahitian dancer in Atlanta, Georgia in 2017 and quickly grew to a group of performers and theatrical show such as those seen at attractions in Hawaii from the blowing of the conch shell to the pulsating dances of Tahiti, to the storytelling of the Hawaiian hula, to the skills of the New Zealand Maori people, and ending with the exciting fire knife of Samoa. Now performing over 300 shows a year across 10 states, you can see Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment at corporate events for companies with headquarters in the Southeast as well as at popular attractions and frequently featured in the news. Mahealani’s Polynesian Entertainment perpetuates Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures through entertaining and educational experiences and strives to promote the values of aloha.
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:
Distant 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
Lokelani
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Chamorro
Past Experience:
Grew up on Guam
Lani
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Fell in love with the culture
Past Experience:
Started dancing as a teen
Makani
Dancer
Polynesian Connection:
Hawaiian
Past Experience:
Grew up on Oahu, Hawaii
Tupua
Dancer, Emcee
Polynesian Connection:
Samoan
Past Experience:
Polynesian Cultural Center, Oahu, Hawaii
Kaleo
Emcee
Polynesian Connection:
Fell in love with the culture
Past Experience:
Worked as a professional emcee
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
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 schools in low income areas around Atlanta where there would not otherwise be access to learn about Polynesian culture. Email dawndouglas1@gmail.com with any questions.