Rooshana is a professional entertainer/dancer, and has performed in countless venues in Denver and the front range. She brings a lot of energy to a show, and is especially great kids. Her classical dance training has given her a foundation for the many styles of dance she performs: Hula and Tahitian, Belly Dance, Tarantella, Can-can and more. She is also a personal trainer, and artist in residence in several schools. She is so happy to be a part of Kalama, to expand her knowledge of Polynesian culture and art.

Astrid is a Hawaii native, born and raised on the island of Kaua’i. She embraced hula and tahitian dancing at the age of 8, when she started dancing with hula halau Na Hula O Ka’ohikukapulani. Astrid’s dancing experience from childhood throughout high school encompasses Keiki Tahitian Competitions, Tahiti Fete Competitions, exhibitions for the Merrie Monarch Festival, participation in Aloha Week Festivals, as well as a professional dancer at Smith’s Tropical Paradise Luau on the island of Kaua’i. After graduation, Astrid attended college at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley. As a member of the Hawaii Club at UNC, ‘Ha’aheo O Hawai’i’, Astrid remained actively involved with hula and tahitian dancing. She was the Hula Dance Chairperson for a couple years, where she taught, danced and choreographed the hula/tahitian dances for the club’s always sold out Annual Luaus. Additionally, Astrid would occassionally give back to the community by dancing for local events when requested. Astrid is ecstatic to be able to share the polynesian dances again as a member of Kalama. She is an accountant by day, and a polynesian dancer by night.

Kahunani was born and raised in Hawaii. The youngest child of 9, Kahunani started dancing hula at the age of 3 and began dancing other forms of Polynesian dancing in highschool. She attended Pacific Grove University and joined United Airlines in 1995. She is a natural Polynesian dancer who when not dancing, works from home as a director with the Pampered Chef, has a wonderful family, and is a dedicated dancer to Kalama Polynesian Dancers.

Sadie is now one of today’s most exciting and talented Belly Dancers. Sadie teaches and performs across the globe, has over a dozen instructional and performance videos on the market and is one of the highest viewed Belly Dancers on YouTube.

Maile, named after the lei that is sacred to Laka the goddess of hula, graduated from the University of Hawaii on the island of Oahu.