Photography by Judith Martinez (Creativo Photography)
Jontae’s Polynesian dance journey began in 2012, sparked by the Polynesian dancers she watched perform while in Hawai’i. She joined Kalama Dance Studio shortly after her return and has been dancing under the instruction of Glenda “Āiwa” Florez since then. She has also represented the group in numerous Competitions, most recently placing first at the Polynesian Days Utah ‘Ori Tahiti competition. She currently assists with teaching Tahitian classes and Kids classes. Her goal is to perpetuate the Polynesian Culture through the music and the dance, and invite people to learn more about these beautiful islands that have inspired so much passion within her.
