Shakti Dance Movement

Shakti Dance Movement is sister troupe to Devi Dance Company. Both are under the direction of Kalae Kaina, who is a master at her craft. I have watched both troupes perform at Ala Moana Center Stage and at Art Zone for their fundraiser. Beautiful, lovely ladies with wonderful energy, smiles, and dance! You will feel the music and dance surge through you as you watch! I've seen them dance with a number of props, including huge feathered fans and swords! They also dance to to all types of music! A wonderful fusion of music, dance, and visuals! Visit their FB pages for showings:https://www.facebook.com/DeviDanceCohttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Shakti-Dance-Movement/295100417886They are available to perform at private events. I've already made up my mind that they will perform at my wedding!

Want a great workout while: having fun; listening to some upbeat, workout tunes; exercising out-of-the-box? Then search no more! This class is AMAZING! Using some traditional yoga moves, they incorporate some fun, funky hip-shaking moves. I'd describe it as a booty-shaking yoga class.The workout is intense - leaving you sweaty, but feeling like you got a great workout in the hour you're there. You'll feel muscles working that you didn't even know existed!The classes are daily - some during the day, others at night - giving everyone a chance to try it. The studio is located in Kaimuki and can fit 20+ in the room. You can bring your own mat or rent one if needed.Sign up before the class if you want to secure a spot or try to come as a walk-in. There are bundle deals for the classes and a punchcard for attending. The first class is discounted, so you should at least try it! Hope to see you there!

Kalae Kaina who teaches the class is very professional, talented and creative dancer. She does basic bellydance techniques, drills, combo and creative choreography in the class. Her lessons are fun and exciting!!

Shakti Dance Movement is definitely the best belly dance troupe in Hawaii. I first saw Shakti perform around 2002 and it was jaw-dropping, mesmerizing... I just couldn't believe how there was so much stage presence, grace, beauty, technique, muscle control, talent, and the list goes on. Throughout the years, my friends and I would make a point to go to an event if Shakti was performing. They are definitely worth it. My friend has also hired Shakti to perform at a private house party and all the guests were amazed. Ever wanted to learn how to belly dance? Or just a little curious? I highly recommend classes w/ Kalae Kaina as she is also an amazing teacher. She'll motivate and challenge you and even push you above what you think your limits are. Check out the website, http://www.shakti808.com/Classes.html, for current class times and information.

I have had the opportunity to watch Shakti Dance Movement perform on several occasions and in my opinion, they certainly live up to and exceed their reputation as being Hawaii's premier Tribal Fusion bellydance troupe. They conduct themselves in a professional manner and are all individually as well as collectively talented. The ladies of Shakti Dance Movement never fail to deliver an outstanding as well as interesting performance regardless of what the occasion might be. In saying this, their style of dance is versatile and fitting for all types of events. They are always changing things up in terms of costumes as well props.It always makes me feel wonderful watching these lovely ladies perform as they connect wonderfully with the audience and I always look forward to what they have next in store.

I'm so glad that I found Shakti Dance Movement and have been able to take classes with Kalae and dance with all the girls in Shakti! The performances are beautiful and the choreography is original and amazing! The classes are quality and I have learned so much in such a short period of time and have even been able to perform what I have learned. Kalae is professional, personable, welcoming, and a lot of fun! I recommend not only the classes but attending the performances to watch these beautiful girls in action. You will not be disappointed!

I first saw Kalae, Natalie, and Shakti dance about 4 years ago and was just blown away by their amazing talent!!! Discovered them while dancing with another teacher, and wanting more challenge, decided it was time to try Kalae's classes. Though intimidated at first, I realized right away there was no need to be. She is an amazing dance teacher in every way, and I've had many!!!! Her classes are very high quality, and the choreography is always fun, challenging, unique, broken down very well. The stretches and drills have helped me improve in other forms of dance as well, not just belly. Oh yeah, and uses a variety of music- including this badass Radiohead mix I love : )She offers a free trial lesson for first-timers too!Even got my chance to perform with the Devi girls in this year's MEDAH recital, which was crazy to me! These ladies are so full of aloha, passionate, hardworking students/dancers/professionals/individuals, and humble!