Charlene Oloa is the eldest child of Evelyn and Isitolo Oloa and has been dancing since the age of 3. She has competed throughout the United States and has won first place in Tahitian Soloist Freestyle, Tahitian Group Presentation, Hawaiian Speech, and Tahitian Group drumming in competitions located in Oahu, Kaua'i, California and Florida.
When the family decided to move back to Hawaii in 2009, she stayed in Orlando, FL to finish college and continue the dance company. She currently teaches classes for Kalena's in Winter Park, FL and runs the web, and e-commerce operations for both locations.
Her passion is promoting representation and wellness in the Polynesian community. So, she started ShopKalenas, which features Polynesian-inspired "athleisure" gear.
Dance & Entertainment Experience
- 2008 - Cast of "Polynesian Fire" at La Comedia Dinner Theater
- 2006 - Present: Lead Instructor for Kalena's Polynesian Ohana - FL
- 2005 - Assistant Instructor for Kalena's Polynesian Ohana - FL
- 1992 - 1995: Seasonal cast member of "Hawaii in Pittsburgh"
Awards Won
- 2009 - 1st Place - Ori Tahiti Solo at Ho'ike Hawaii Orlando
- 2007 - 1st Place - Ori Tahiti at the Kaua'i Polynesian Festival
- 2006 - 1st Place - Ori Tahiti Solo at Ho'ike Hawaii Orlando
- 2006 - 2nd Place - Hula Kahiko Solo at Ho'ike Hawaii Orlando
- 2006 - 1st Place - Oli at Ho'ike Hawaii Orlando
- 2005 - 1st Place - Group Drumming w/ KPO
- 2005 - 3rd Place - Ori Tahiti Solo, Heiva i Orlando
- 2004 - 3rd Place - Hula Kahiko Solo, Ho'ike Hawaii Orlando
- 2003 - 2nd Place - Ori Tahiti Solo, Ho'ike Hawaii Orlando
