Makaona's Hawaiian/Hula Entertainment
- Waipahu, HI
- Hula Dancer
- 239 Verified Bookings
Michelle . G. said “My granddaughter loved having her Hula Girl Ita at her party! Thank you so much 😊”
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Ring Of Fire specializes in professional Polynesian entertainment for corporate functions, destination events and private VIP shows. Our customers are treated to world-class entertainment featuring the ancient arts of Polynesian storytelling through authentic Hula and Tahitian dance, beautiful island music, and thrilling Fireknife performance!
Our elite team of experienced cast members includes award-winning Hula and Tahitian dancers, distinguished choreographers, esteemed musicians, famed Master of Ceremonies, and world champion fireknife dancers. We look forward to serving you with Aloha!
See more videos and pics at recent events on our Instagram stories and gallery @ringoffirehawaii
Simply Amazing!!! From the beginning to the end, my guests where entertained with a spectacular show. They where engaged and left with the best performance ever😍
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Aloha, Latiya!!
We are so excited to receive this wonderful review from you! It was our privilege to be entrusted with the honors of performing for your incredible destination wedding! I can't wait to share your review with our team of dancers and musicians to let them know how much you enjoyed their performance. It is so very special to be invited to share personal mementos with our clients, and to receive recommendations so that we may continue doing what we love. Thank you again for taking the time!
You will always have ohana in Hawaii, please keep in touch!
Mahalo Nui Loa!
Jay Mataele & Jackie Woodruff
Such a cohesive and immersive experience with talented artists. Could not give higher praise, with perfect integration with our wedding. Truly beautiful performances that touch the soul. Can’t say enough.
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Aloha Ida and Patrick!!
Wow thank you so much for this incredible review! It was such an honor for us to be able to join you both on your special day and share our traditional songs and dances in celebration of your wedding.
I've forwarded this awesome review to all the performers and they are elated that you had such a terrific experience. This is truly why we do what we do.
We also received your thoughtful card through Laurie and want to say a huge MAHALO as well for your generosity and aloha!
Thank you for taking time to let us know how we did, we are just so happy to hear from you and really appreciate your kindness!
Warmly,
Jay, Jackie, and your Ring Of Fire 'ohana!
Absolutely fantastic! Would highly recommend for any occasion, great show and great service.
Thank you so very much x
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Aloha Nicole!!
Thank you endlessly for this wonderful review, it means so much! We are so glad you enjoyed the show! Mahalo for letting us come be part of your special day and giving us the honor to share the warm aloha spirit with you and your loved ones. It sure was a beautiful evening for celebrating your wedding and we just want to wish you both all the very best in your journey together! Hope to hear from you the next time you're in the islands!!
Mahalo Nui Loa!
Jay Mataele
Jackie Woodruff
and all of us at @rofhawaii
Ring of Fire performed traditional Polynesian dances for my family and I at our breach front rental. The dancers and fireknife soloist were awesome! We were able to get and interact with the dancers, learning some moves. Jay, the coordinator, was super responsive to questions from first communication to even after the event. He was also on-sight the evening of the performance to ensure everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Ring of Fire for any of your entertainment needs. Jay and his crew were super nice.
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Aloha Keri!!
We all had an amazing time last night with your awesome family! We absolutely loved the energy everyone had, ready to have a good time and get up and dance with us! Definitely a night we will remember for many years and hope you all will, too.
Thank you for your kind words and your recommendation! It was our honor to be part of your family reunion!
Mahalo Nui!
Jay
Ring of Fire Productions put on an amazing show at our wedding! We had a Tahitian performance as well as the Samoan slap dance and fire dance. As someone from Hawai'i (and half Samoan), I wanted my husbands family and friends who are from the mainland to experience an authentic Polynesian performance and Ring of Fire did not disappoint. All of our guests were thoroughly entertained and loved the fact that they were not only talented, but funny as well. Working with Jay was a breeze! He was so patient and accommodating throughout the whole process. As a bride, I defiently needed someone as helpful and professional as Jay. I highly recommend Ring of Fire Productions for your event!
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Fa'afetai tele lava and Mahalo nui loa, Anamalia!
I am so happy to hear from you and receive your amazing review and recommendation! It was our tremendous honor to share in your wedding celebration with a private performance. We all had a wonderful time and truly appreciate your warm Aloha for us. It was my pleasure to have the opportunity to work with you and hope you will continue to stay in touch!
Aloooha!
Just wanted to give a quick shout out to Ring of Fire Productions for the amazing job they did at my event. The event staff, musician and dancer all were great to work with and put on an excellent show.
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Mahalo nui, JuliAnn!! Thank you so very much for your review! It absolutely made our day and I'll be sharing your kind words with our performers. We all had a wonderful time with your family, getting to know you and being made to feel so welcome as soon as we arrived with a delicious dinner and immediate friendship. We will never forget you folks and hope to always stay in touch!!
Best wishes and warmest aloha!!
Jackie Woodruff
Jay Mataele
Captured the audience attention. Involved the audience in the program. Highlight of the reception!
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Aloha Ruth!
Thank you so much for the very kind words and for taking a moment to let us know --we'll be glad to share your feedback with the performers as well!!
We truly had the most wonderful time getting to know you folks and having the honor to help celebrate your special day together!
From all of us at Ring Of Fire, we wish you only the very best and sure hope to keep in touch!
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Jay Mataele
Jackie Woodruff
Without words to describe, what a wonderful experience! You truly added a special touch to our wedding.
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Aloha David and Karina! Thank you so very much for an amazing opportunity to perform in your honor for your wedding day. And thank you for these very kind words, our hearts are full!
Salud and warmest Aloha!!
Mahalo nui loa,
Jay Mataele and
Jackie Woodruff
Dear ROF,
Thank you so much for the amazing performance for my son's graduation party on May 14th. Also, thank you for working with us to make the performance a surprise for our guests. Everyone LOVED the performance and could not believe the talent of your dancer. Your timeliness on communication and promptness on arrival was very appreciated. Your fire dancer was SO amazing and added more to the event then I could have hoped for. I would highly recommend our group to others looking for special event entertainment, and for family gatherings.
When we come back for my son's graduation from the Master's program we will be in touch!
Mahalo! Jim and Wendy Cumming
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Aloha Wendy and Jim! Thank you so much for inviting ROF to perform for your son's graduation party and for entrusting us with the honor of highlighting his celebration! It was wonderful to work with you both on the surprise and we just want to say Mahalo Nui Loa for your kindness, for giving us this amazing review, and also for the opportunity to share our culture with you all.
Please do keep in touch, we would love to be part of your future plans!
Mahalo!!
Jay Mataele, President & Director
Jackie Woodruff, Vice President
Ring of Fire Island Productions
www.facebook.com/rofhawaii
I was extremely impressed with this company and their sincere desire to to make the event personal and memorable. I contacted ROF to entertain for my daughter's sweet 16 in Hawaii since it was just me and her. I cant get over how awesome this turned out! I took my daughter to Oahu from NC for her birthday since she was born there. The gentlemen helped me set up and surprise her. The photos were taken behind the Hale Koa in Honolulu where we did the celebration. I brought her down to a table in the park next to the beach and they came out of the bushes with her cake singing happy birthday. They sent their director, a singer, dancer, and world champion fire dancer. They dressed her up, danced for her and gave her lessons. Then fire dancing on the beach and they had the crowd singing happy birthday. More dance lessons and cake. It was amazing! They recommended and were willing to wait until it got dark to start the celebration in order to show off the fire more, but I preferred some light for other photos and my parents were waiting up on the east coast to watch through my phone on video chat. We did it durring sunset and it still looked great as you can see in my photos! I have been to a few luau's and this was the best fire dancing I have ever seen. They were very flexible and all four of the gentlemen were wonderful with my daughter and even stayed for some cake and talked with her. They were all about making her birthday celebration special for her. They really made it feel like a family gathering, not hired entertainment. I can't thank them enough for what they did and I would give them more stars if I could . All I can say is mahalo mahalo mahalo!
Response from Ring of Fire Productions:
Jeannine, it was our honor to perform for your daughter's Sweet 16 and share such a special day with you both. We had a great time and are so grateful for your kind words and your Aloha to us all, and for giving us an evening we'll never forget!
Mahalo nui loa!
Jay Mataele, Owner & President
Ring of Fire Island Productions
Price Range: $600 - $5,800 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $4,000,000 - General Liability
Imagine cocktail music to fill the air with the sounds of old Hawaii, graceful dancers sharing their culture through traditional and modern hula and captivating with the fast hip-shaking dances of Tahiti to the tamure drum. Come on up to the stage with us and learn the motions and meanings of favorite songs during our audience participation numbers. Then get ready for things to heat up with the thrilling Samoan fireknife finale. There truly is nothing like it --especially for your own private show.
You can trust our experts to coordinate your entertainment portion from start to finish as you've envisioned it, however elaborate or intimate, and we are able to work directly with the venue or other vendors as necessary to ensure total success. With Ring of Fire your once-in-a-lifetime moment will linger in memory long after, for many years to come.
Our friendly cast members include the industry's most elite Hula and Tahitian dancers, distinguished choreographers, esteemed musicians, famed Master of Ceremonies, recording artists, and world championship-level fire knife performers. ROF's dancers and musicians proudly hail from the islands we represent through a rich heritage of cultural instructors and revered entertainers, as well as participate in competitions and festivals. In every performance we aim to connect with our audience by sharing common values that inspire and uplift.
It is the responsibility of our client to read and understand our Performance Rider. A separate copy will be emailed to you (PDF) for your authorization and records; however, hiring Ring of Fire is the same as agreeing to comply with all of the following terms as well as those that may be delivered to client separately.
Private dressing room that is clean and dry with a table and mirror and is close to the stage.
Access to loading zones.
Sufficient lighting after sunset on stage and backstage.
Professional sound system: 2-5 microphones on stands, mixer, speakers, all associated cords and power supplies.
Hazard-free walkways (no sharp or unstable grounds) with consideration that dancers will not have footwear for the duration of the show.
Cold water backstage for dancers and front stage for musicians. (Dispenser or cooler so cast can be self-serving throughout show as needed).
Complimentary parking for all cast members (valet or validation at no charge).
Michelle . G. said “My granddaughter loved having her Hula Girl Ita at her party! Thank you so much 😊”
Cheryl R. said “Weather was just perfect and wanted to plan a surprise luau for our mom’s 80th bday as this is the 1st time she traveled to Hawaii. I wasn’t sure if this…”
Elyssa D. said “Thank you so much for helping me surprise my best friend! She loved it so much! And thank you for doing it last minute for me!”
Pandora G. said “Ben and Mahea’s talent is amazing. Their duo performance was the life of my birthday celebration. Not only were they professional, they were personable.…”