Dawn Mahealani Douglas and Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment

Dawn talked to our Girl Scout troop about the different types of Polynesian dance and taught the girls to laua dance. We had a lot of fun and would do it again. Thanks Dawn!

I wanted to send my brother and sister something special for their birthdays which happen to be 10 years apart on the same day. My brother turned 70 and my sister 60. So my husband and I sent each of them a Hulagram. That was over a week ago, and they are still talking about how much they enjoyed it. They said Dawn danced beautifully and was such a kind person. My sister in law said my brother hasn't smiled that much in years and that he actually blushed a little. He told me it made him feel so special. My brother has cancer and I hate thinking this might be his last birthday. I am really happy he got to have a taste of Hawaii!!

Dawn was very professional and did a great job involving everyone and accommodating our needs. Would definitely book again!

Dawn arrives early. She was very pleasant and really good at what she was doing

This was a great experience! We had so much fun!

I’ve used Dawn for twice. Once for a my 40th birthday party and again a business event for the hospital’s Cancer Survivors Day Celebration. She was amazing each time! Very responsive, reasonably priced and great with audience engagement! I would definitely use her services again and recommend her if you’re looking for a fun, active entertainment for any occasion!

we completely were blown away with the beautiful outfits and dance numbers she provided. The enter action with my guest teaching them dance moves was the iching on the cake. We highly recommend her.

The event was for my Father's birthday party. I live in another state and wanted to make his day special. Dawn handled everything and the performance was a big success! Loved the pics and the video of him dancing along! I would definitely use her again!

I will definitely book with Dawn again and refer her company to everyone. They arrived on time. The hula dance and lesson they taught the children will be a memory I'm sure no one will ever forget. Thank you Dawn for making my daughter's sweet 16 luau so special.

She did a great job, very friendly and engaging

The event went great. My mother enjoyed her surprise! She wants to rebook again!

Dawn was such a blessing to me. I really wasn't going to hire a Hawaiin hula dancer for my sister. I thought it was best for men. But I allowed myself to hear Dawn out about the service she could provide and baybee did she come through!! Not only did she provide superior service, she went above and beyond (I'm always extra) to deliver an excellent 30th Birthday surprise for my baby sis. Thanks Dawn!

Dawn is so personable, she can handle anyone and any situation. Truly a pleasure to work with. She delivers! Makes a lot of fun for everyone. Definitely recommend her unusual entertainment!

We invited Dawn for the New Year’s Eve party. She easily entertained over 150 people and it was amazing!!!
Thank you! We are definitely going to invite her to our next party.

She was very professional, prompt, great communication. She looked beautiful and the costumes were amazing!! The dances were fun and we enjoyed the group dance! I would hire her again and again.

Dawn was very attentive. Did her absolute best with a short notice, traveled to our Macy's store in Hoover Alabama, and delivered a beautiful show. Great skills, very authentic, and educational. Thank you Dawn for transporting us all to the island of Hawaii!

Dawn was professional and entertaining. She was a huge hit at the birthday party and got several folks up and dancing with her!

Dawn was so professional. She answered all my questions and concerns immediately and was so flexible when I needed to change the time. It was a surprise for my son's 33rd birthday. The office staff all got involved making it a big hit with everyone. I would recommend Dawn highly!

Dawn was punctual and profession and interacted very well with the audience. Very fun and entertaining.

Dawn was fantastic! I would highly recommend her for a special event. She was very engaging and even got some of our residents up to learn some hawaiian dance moves!!!

We only had Dawn perform as it was inside and we couldn’t have fire! She was absolutely amazing! Very professional, beautiful, and authentic! Our 309 guest were amazed and fully entertained! She gave exhibitions and then had audience participate that was hilarious and exciting! I highly recommend her to make any event over the top!

Dawn was GREAT! She had a very sweet personality and interacted well with my seniors.

We had an AMAZING Luau party here at Laurel Grove and that was in huge part because of Dawn! The residents loved her and her dancing. She did an amazing job of telling and teaching about the different dances and they loved taking picture with her! Very professional and Very kind!! We will definitely use again!!!!

I booked Dawn pretty much last minute for our son’s 40th birthday, wanting her to show up at his work at 4:30. In a nutshell, he wound up leaving EARLY and was gone when she arrived. Ugh. Not only did she agree to then go to his apt but then when she arrived he was nowhere to be found even though I had called him to make sure he would stay home for a “birthday present delivery”. She called me again to see if I could reach him. When I couldn’t and told her ‘never mind, I will pay u anyway’ she wouldn’t hear of it and insisted that she look for his car in the parking lot.
Finally, she went to the apt and banged on the door only to find he had snoozed out on the couch.
Dawn is a sweet and awesome person and went WAAAAY beyond the call of duty to deliver his greeting. Also, she did a FABULOUS job of performing! She was on time, did everything right and ... what can I say ... just HIRE HER!!! Thanks, Dawn. You are worth your weight in gold.

Dawn was great from her costumes to her technique. My residents loved her hula presentation. Would definitely have her back.

Dawn was easy to communicate with. She was on time and everyone had a blast. I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

Dawn was a huge hit at our luau event. Our residents and family are still talking about her. She was very friendly, engaging, and entertaining. We are looking forward to working with Dawn again at out next Luau next year.

Wow, what a beautiful dancer! We loved having her at our tiki party and the bonus Hawaiian musician was Wow!! I loved her costumes and different dances. And she got good participation from the group too! Would totally hire again!

Dawn was great! She brought life to our Luau themed anniversary party!

I had a Hawaiian Luau "themed" barbecue which had over 50 guests. Today, two (2) days later, my guest are still talking about how wonderful Dawn's performances/dancing were. Dawn even stood at my door for 30 mins as I requested and did the traditional Lei custom of placing on necks. My guests were in awe with that as well. Dawn was on time as arranged and my guests participated and enjoyed the dancing. If there was only one thing I would change with Dawn and that would have been booking her for a longer period of time. She was amazing and living in Hawaii for four (4) years, she made me feel like I was back living there!! Thank You for your excellent services, Dawn!!

Dawn did a great job. She was very professional and my residents loved it! Her dances were great for a senior group. She also got them involved which makes them feel very special! Thank you for a great time!
Carol
Activities Coordinator

We had Dawn come and perform her hula dances at our luau last week. She was fantastic! She was very entertaining with the different hawaiian dances she performed. It was also great the way she got the residents involved too. She actually gave them a hula dance lesson. The residents really enjoyed her performance. I highly recommend Dawn if you are having a special event. I will definitely book her again!

Dawn was outstanding with our campers! Couldn't be happier!!

Great show for 13yr old/7th grade end of year school party. Kids had lots of fun and some of them learned how to dance!

Dawn did an amazing job entertain 15 ten year olds at my daughter’s birthday party. They loved her costumes and the dance and music lessons. She made the entire experience fun and easy. Highly recommend!

Dawn was awesome! Great personality! My husband loved it!

Dawn joined us for BBQ dinner at our church luau. Later, she changed into traditional Hawaiian costumes to perform her dances....first a Tahitian Dance with music that had the whole room engaged. Then she asked for volunteers to learn the dance...and up they came...kids of 9 and adults of 75+ and the preacher too. All thoroughly enjoyed this dance and looked forward to the Hula (as she left to change costumes). I thought that the Hula, with her story-telling hands and "instruments" she added, was wonderful. I didn't think she would get volunteers again to learn the Hula steps (and then do it with the music) but they came up...the former ones and More! Dawn ended her dance program with all wanting More. It was a fun evening and she added so much to our Luau. We had the room all decorated with fresh Pineapples and tiki lanterns and leis for all...but it was the dancing that just made the evening. Thank you, Dawn.

Don was extremely easy to work with. She was very courteous and flexible. When she arrived to my friend's home to surprise him for his birthday, she was pleasant, she was patient, she was energetic, she was just wonderful. She made his birthday the Best he ever had. I would definitely recommend her and I would use her again!
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Dawn was wonderful! She was on time, snuck in discretely and did an awesome job with the surprise celebration for my friend! I highly recommend her!

Dawn did a wonderful job telling the background information on the dances and she did a fantastic job dancing! I will absolutely have her back again! I highly recommend her, she is very professional.....you can't go wrong with her!

Dawn was absolutely amazing! Her performance and positive attitude made our school festival top notch! Looking forward to booking her again sometime!

This was a great experience all around! Dawn was incredibly responsive and flexible in terms of scheduling and everyone loved her work!

I booked Dawn for Valentine's Day to surprise my boyfriend with a "Hulagram" at his job. I initially was searching for a singing telegram, but Dawn was extremely consistent and professional, so I decided to book her instead. She was prompt to respond, accommodated my specific requests, and delivered the expectations for the service beautifully. Not to mention, her hula skills are on point! My boyfriend was ecstatic and it was worth every penny! If you're considering it, book her! Thank you, Dawn!!

Dawn and her crew are a God(s) send!

I was hosting a small (20 people) indoor Polynesian party/luau in January, and knew that I wanted to make it something special by having a Hawaiian/Polynesian dance performance. After reading Dawn's website and reviews, I knew that she was the real deal. She regularly keeps up to date on the newest and most exotic dances by continually training with a crew in Hawaii, and it shows. She even has her own custom music, which was recorded specifically for her.

Her crew can be hired for larger or smaller events, or even for a full luau show. That means if you want a full blown Polynesian Revue that covers dance styles found all throughout the pacific, they can do it! Fire Dancers, Tahitian headdresses, classic hula, they do it all. Basically, if you've ever seen a Luau show in Hawaii, or at a place like the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale, that is the quality of performance that you can expect from Dawn and her team.

She's also a great and prompt communicator - and I was very happy with how professional and dedicated she is. After my first web inquiry, we had a call shortly after to discuss the needs of the event, and to cater the dance selection and experience to the flow of what was needed.

I would absolutely ask Dawn to be involved in any future events that I hold.

Excellent! Professional and fun, the kids loved the dancing and all the props. Would definitely recommend!

My father was turning 72 and googled the top 4 entertainment opportunities in Atlanta area. Dawn was very professional and better than was described! Thank you so much. Please hire her for any family event. She is wonderful! 🤗

Dawn was a perfect addition to our daughter's Hawaiian themed birthday party. She was great with the kids, and the adults really enjoyed her performance as well!

I can’t say enough positive things about Dawn! She helped to make a family dream come true by surprising my elderly mother on Christmas Eve with news that she would be going to Hawaii! Her willingness to spend such a special evening with us and to help pull off the surprise was incredible, and her dancing is top-notch. She was warm and engaging, even offering to teach my two younger girls the art of hula. It was a night we will never forget!

I booked Dawn to perform for our Christmas party and she was on time, professional and courteous! We enjoyed her performance and would most certainly book her again.

Dawn performed as we hired her to do. She worked woth our schedules and kept me posted as she was completing a gig right before ours.

Dawn did two performances for my library system and it was so much fun! I look for performers who bring something different, as well as offering educational value and lots of opportunity for participation. Dawn did all of these things. The kids loved her different costumes and seeing and hearing about dance and culture from different regions. She was upbeat, professional, and engaging for the kids. Highly recommended!

Dawn is amazing. She is professional, friendly, and talented .The whole family had a wonderful time and enjoyed the show. The lessons were simple and easy to follow. I highly recommend.

Dawn has actually performed at our museum several times. She first performed at the Sandy Springs Festival in 2018, and then reached out to me to get involved with some of our children's programming. We asked Dawn to perform at our American Girl and Boy Club in November, which celebrated the Nanea doll. Our program teaches history and culture through crafts and activities, so we wanted to bring a live Nanea to the museum. Dawn was amazing! As a previous review notes, she actually studies her art in Hawaii and then brings her Hula to us mainlanders on the east coast. She performed several different hulas' for the kids, before teaching them one of their own, and allowing them to play her instruments. In addition to all that, she was Incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii, Hula, and even the holidays in Hawaii as this was our annual holiday party. She even brought Surfer Santa to perform and meet the kids at no additional charge for us. She’s very professional and very easy to work with. She even stayed around extra time to take pictures with the kids! If you want a great experience with someone who knows Hula, hire Dawn, we can't stop raving about her!

I hired Dawn to perform at my mother’s 70th birthday party. My mom was born and raised in Oahu and a lot of my Hawaiian family now lives in Georgia. So we wanted to bring a little bit of the islands to Georgia. Dawn was great! She studies her art in Hawaii and then brings her Hula to us mainlanders on the east coast. She’s very professional and very easy to work with. We ran behind schedule and she was very understanding! If you want a great experience with someone who takes hula seriously, hire Dawn, you won’t regret it.

Dawn was great.

Dawn has performed twice at senior communities I've been at and she always does a wonderful job engaging the crowd. She dances and teaches while doing so. She's professional and reliable. I highly recommend her!

We had such a great time! Dawn was wonderful! We had our Board dancing in grass skirts and glasses.

Dawn performed for our assisted living luau which included the residents, and family members of all ages. Everyone loved the show, and Dawn's great personality. I highly recommend her!

Everyone enjoyed the party and she made it fun. I would highly recommend Dawn.

Dawn presented a professional and entertaining program for our seniors here, which included Hawaiian and Polynesian dance presentations, some descriptions of the meaning of the movements, and some history of the culture. She has a genuine love for the Hawaiian culture, and shared that with our residents. Many of them indicated that they enjoyed the program.

Me and my guests loved the entertainment that Dawn Douglas and Rocco Solo performed at my Hawaiian Lula party. You both are really great and thanks again for a great job

Dawn was very easy to work with, very professional and timely. She is a true gem and can make whatever event you have scheduled come to life. I regretfully had to scramble for a last minute event that I could not attend and little did I know that I was able to secure such a home run hitter! Great job Dawn! Thanks again!

Dawn Mehealani Douglas performed last night for my husband's Birthday Luau. My friend's & neighbors can't stop talking about how much fun they had. Dawn presented a variety of Polynesian dances & utilized them to open the door to the lush history & culture of Hawaii. Though she lives in Atlanta, she had authentic dance training in Oahu. All my friends were impressed not only with her dance, but also with her warm personality. Mahalo Dawn! Thank you for making Bill's party an event that will be remembered by everyone for years to come.

Dawn was fun, engaging and very entertaining. We loved learning about Polynesian dance and getting up and trying it ourselves. She brought 2 adorable young girls to entertain us while she doing her costume changes, which put a smile on everyones face.
Aloha is the Hawaiian word for love, affection, peace and compassion. We had all that and more. MAHALO!

Dawn is a great entertainer and very professional as well as personable

Dawn made our daughters’s 5th Birthday Luau so special!! My daughter and all the little girls at her party loved watching Dawn dance and joining in during the hula lessons! She was the perfect entertainment for adults and children. Thank you Dawn!!

Dawn was amazing and she engaged all the kids and adults too! I will definitely recommend her to our friends and get her again for another party.

Dawn did a great job entertaining our group, she got people up and taught them a dance, and then the hula. Everyone said they really enjoyed her show. She was very professional and had a smile throughout her show, thanks Dawn

Dawn was wonderful! She was on time, excellent with the crowd, and super friendly. Her dancing was amazing. Well worth her cost! I would definitely hire her agiain!

Great time was reported to me. Great pictures.

We had our annual conference in Atlanta - and we had rented Trader Vic's for an evening dinner party for 200 people. Dawn performed her dances - and showed how to dance her moves. What fun with a hula hoop contest, limbo contest and watching people try out the dance moves! She was beautiful, fun and engaging. I highly recommend Dawn for your event!

Mrs. Dawn was absolutely the bestHula performer that i have seen. The residents adored her and enjoy her performance. I wish national Luau month was evey month. She put a smile on everyones face! The staff enjoyed her as well. We can not wait to have her back again.

Dawn did an amazing job. she interacted with our students and they absolutely loved learning the hula. We would definitely book her again in the future.

The Georgia International Horse Park hired Dawn for the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual cultural festival that touts friendship between all countries. We never had Tahitian representation before, and Dawn did not disappoint! She was communicative prior to the date, punctual, full of energy, and a real pro on the stage. She brought an assistant and two young dancers to give our festival audience a variety traditional dances as well as instruction, and had several beautiful costume changes. It was one of the most engaging acts we had, with delightful storytelling dance movements that really captured the essence of its origin. It was a cold day at outdoor event (unfortunate since the day prior at the event was in the 70s), and Dawn and her dance companions braved the chilly temperatures without complaint. Dawn was a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to bring her back at a future date. A tremendous thank you for the performance, and for your above board congenial attitude, Dawn!!

I had a last minute request and her communication and attention to detail was great. My husband was thrilled and loved her performance.Mahalo!

Dawn performed a half hour show for our neighborhood diners group. We had a luau theme dinner, and she performed several numbers, created the guest with leis, posed for photos and even taught a short hula class for our guest which was really fun and the guest really enjoyed it. Dawn also brought a fire act who twirled fire sticks and balls and ate fire while she danced, which was really a beautiful sight. We really enjoyed working with Dawn planning the event and she is very professional and a joy to work with. We will be booking her again later this summer for another event.

Dawn was very entertaining and we loved it. She danced elegantly. Would recommend her to anyone.

Dawn was very nice and got there on time. She knew how to get my sisters interested and they were very excited to learn to hula! She is very talented and easy to work with! I am so grateful that she came all the way from Atlanta to come to my event in Birmingham, AL. If I have another event, I know who I am going to book!!

I hired Dawn for my wife’s 50th birthday, with a Hawaii-50 theme. She was very engaging with our guests and reasonably priced.... and her show was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!! I highly recommend!

Dawn was so professional and entertaining st my daughter’s sixth birthday luau. She had awesome costumes and brought her own music system that worked well in our house. She interacted well with the kids and took lots of photo with us. The kids loved learning two different hula dances. My daughter was beaming! She provided the limbo for us to do while she changed clothes between dances, and it was a huge hit with the kids! Thank you so much, Dawn! We will never forget this super fun birthday party! 🌺

Dawn was amazing. Loved her performance and she entertained the kids for almost 2 hours. She was very skilled and several people at the party were in awe. Absolutely loved it. Would highly recommend her.
Thanks Dawn for making my daughter's birthday extra special

Dawn presented a wonderful performance for our sorority gathering. She was very warm, professional, and informative. She definitely provided us with a fun afternoon.

Dawn showed up on time for my daughters birthday party. She brought an amazing demeanor & joy to the party & performed beautifully. I would recommend her talents for any event.

Dawn arrived early and was the most professional and personal party entertainer I have had the pleasure of working with. She arrived early, brought her own music and speaker, kept on schedule and easily engaged audience participation. Having lived on Oahu for 20 years, I can attest her Hawaiian Hula knowledge and dance authenticity was on target - I cannot say enough positive comments; Hire Dawn for your next hula party! EVERYONE enjoyed it - both men and women followed Dawn's direction in delight.

Dawn really catered to the audience and performed a hula lesson that was easy and fun! Would book again!!

Aloha Dawn,
What a phenomenal evening. To quote you..."Mahalo E Ke Alua No Keia La"
THANKS to you and Jimmy for making a special evening EXTRA SPECIAL.
Looking forward to doing it again.
Ralph & Cindy

We thoroughly enjoyed Dawn's hula and Polynesian dance presentation. She was very well received by the residents and their families. She explained the cultural history of the cultural dances and her unique difference in her costumes. She engaged the participants by teaching a small group of them a hula dance, introduced herself to each one of the residents, posed for photos, and remained afterwards to answer questions. Her interaction with all the participants was very tender with this senior adult group.

Dawn was fantastic! The girls all
Loved her and had so much fun learning the dances. She stayed longer then we had set up and really wanted to make sure the girls were happy. I would def recommend her for a kids birthday party!

The kids as well as the parents enjoyed Dawn's performance at my daughter's 5th Birthday Party. The kids really thought that she was Princess Moana. We will definitely book Dawn again in the near future.

Dawn performed at my wife's birthday luau on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Marietta. Our communication before the party was excellent and I had a chance to explain about the guests and what we were thinking about. She arrived on time and performed in two authentic outfits, each time everyone took photos with her. She taught the kids a special hula dance that they loved, then we all did the limbo! Everyone commented on how cool it was and asked me how I found her. I would highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking to add something to their party that the guests will never forget. Thanks Dawn!

Dawn was fantastic! The audience loved her and she actually had some volunteers join her in a hula lesson.
I would highly recommend her for your next event!
Awesome job!

Mahealani is a beautiful dancer. Her sparkle and arm was the highlight of our party. She graciously fit our party in after she had several parties before us. She is so graceful and mesmerizing to watch. What we really enjoyed with her being so knowledgeable about her craft and sharing with us the type of dance she was going to perform. Dawn was even very patient with us as she taught us a hula dance. Trust me, it is not as easy as it looks. We had a great time, will definitely book her again and highly recommend her for your next event.

Her costumes were exquisite.

I contacted Dawn last minute, but she was able to work our party into her schedule anyway! All of the guests enjoyed her performance and the hula hoop and limbo contests were a hit!

Dawn was very entertaining and engaging. I will definitely use her again and will recommend her to anyone to use!!!!!

I recently booked Dawn to surprise my 77 year old mom for her birthday. Dawn went to the Senior center and performed for the entire group of senior adults while making my mom feel special on her special day.
Dawn is awesome! I highly recommend her! I loved connecting with her sweet spirit during the booking process.
ANY occasion you need to give her a call. You will be so happy you did!

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend, but my twin granddaughters says I am the best for the booking. They called several times to thank me. They said they had the best time and the girl attendees were elated(boys weren't interested). The adults were so amazed, which gave me cool grandma points. My daughter in law said she would book you for her adult events. So, on a scale of 1 - 10, you were an 11.

She showed up on time, great performances and costumes authentic. Everyone enjoyed it and also got out there dancing with her.

Dawn came all the way to Auburn, AL from Atlanta to perform for my summer day camp. The kids enjoyed her two Hula performances and learning a dance routine as well. She was great about communication and even showed up early. Would highly recommend Dawn!

Dawn went far beyond the call of duty. She did everything she said she would do. She arrived on time and was fun and engaging with the crowd. Everyone loved their performance and how they trained us to hula dance. From the beginning to the end, she kept it exciting and I would not hesitate to call on her again. She was very professional and has a great personality. The people are still talking about them.

Dawn did a fabulous job! I highly recommend her.

I live in another town and was unable to be with my son on his birthday. I wanted to do something very special for him, so I found Dawn online and got her to go to his 24th birthday party. He had some of his fraternity brothers and their dates, she was A hit! She gave him some hula lessons. He is now ready for a Hawaii trip! She was very efficient and very professional I'm so glad I found her to make his day very special. I would highly recommend her . Thank you very much Dawn

Dawn performed for families at Amy's Place and not only was her dancing/costuming "over the top", so was her engagement with our audience. Her teaching us about the costumes, dances, and the meanings of both was outstanding. Dawn takes her "business" very seriously and her respect for the Polynesian/Hawaiian culture just radiates with every performance.

Entertaining and lots of engaging fun. Dawn provides easy instructions for participation. Limbo and hula hoops with Hawaiian music quickly engaged everyone to learn a Hawaiian dance. Amazing to see everyone having a great time.

Dawn was amazing at my daughters party! We had a lot of fun watching her perform! She was great with the kids and took the time to take pictures with all of the guests! She was wonderful entertainment and I would recommend her to anyone! Thanks Dawn!

Dawn was super nice and a great performer. Would book again

Dawn was on time, had beautiful costumes and performed flawlessly. Everyone, young an seniors, who attended the birthday party were very complimentary of her and her performance. She made our party so much fun. She was also very gracious in allowing photos to be taken with her.