Ilima Ursomarso

Sam Steffens

Maka Price

Na Haumana

Greg Torizzlo

DJ Feed

   ~ Ilima:  With over 20 years of extensive training in Hula, Tahitian, classical ballet, modern, tap, Jazz, gymnastics and both traditional and tribal belly dance, Ilima is recognized around the United States for her ability to execute precise, yet fluid movements  and her unique style of dancing flows through her like fire, water, Earth and air.  Of Hawaiian/Aztec (HiTec) decent this professional dancer, began dancing at the age of three studying traditional Hula, Tahitian, and went on to start her first dance company entitled Local Motion at the young age of 15.  She was the drill team head choreographer during high school and won her troupe all three awards given at Summer drill team camp. At seventeen she received a full tuition scholarship in Dance and Theater Arts from Southern Utah University. Voraciously attending dance classes in a wide variety of styles and dancing with both the American Folk Ballet and Orchasis Modern Dance Company, during college, Ilima developed impeccable technique, creativity, and elegance. Ilima then graduated with a BA in Theater Arts and Dance. After graduation Ilima enrolled at the the University of Utah to attain a masters degree. She studied childhood development and movement therapy. Two years later she held a professional position teaching movement therapy at Valley Mental Health in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Three years later she moved to Hawaii, home of her ancestors, there she learned, taught, and performed belly dance, hula dance, and began a children's dance class at the community center on Kauai. Five years later she moved to Virginia and began Rhythm Fire Cultural Dance Company to bring the art of cultural dance and her love of teaching and performing to the community. Ilima grew up knowing that making dance available to all people is a great way to bridge cultures, make friends, and build community, something that enriches everyone's life!

~ Sam: With a stage presence that is powerful yet playful Sam's creativity captures the emotions of all who watch. She has been sharing her art at festivals for over ten years. From Renaissance festivals around the country to her home town Floyd and its world music festival. One of her biggest goals is that in the hearts of those she encounters, a spark is ignited which will inspire them to follow their own creative dreams. From Henna Body art to belly dance, fire shows and being a community herbalist, midwife and mother, she enjoys engaging and teaching others about how beneficial creative freedom can be for the mind, body, and soul. Mamma Sam herself started into the world of movement arts through martial arts and was introduced to the beautiful ancient art of belly dance in 2005 by her dancing mentor and dear friend Ilima.　 Belly dance is a powerfull healing way to regain the physical strength mothers need after childbirth along with its supportive energy for the mind and soul. This is what inspired Sam to explore movement arts even more. A journey into Yoga along with other dace and martial art modalities led her to begin spinning staff. In 2008 the mesmerizing beauty of fire which demands the utmost respect became one of her favorite dancing tools. She now incorporates many forms of movement together as she reaches out to audiences and students. Sam brings fun tools such as zills, veils, baskets, fans, flags, glow/fire-poi, single and double glow/fire-staffs, glow-hoop, fire-fingers, palm torches, and fire-bowls to the show. “My heart is deeply filled with joy when I am able to witness the rejuvenating power of dance filling the spirit of a students or audience members.”

 ~ Maka: I am originally from the island of Kaua’i and of Hawaiian descent. I was born and raised in a family whose roots extend over Oahu, Kaua’i and the big island of Hawai’i. My strongest influence & supporters of my interest in the Hawaiian culture are my Grandmother, Kupuna La’a Kea Ku’oko’a, who was a student of George Na'ope, Master Kumu Hula and co-founder of the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawai'i and my mother Jamissa from both strong women I have learned the most about my culture and received enormous amounts of encouragement and support during my journey in sharing my culture with everyone that has the desire to learn, love and respect it. From a long line of hula dancers, and born into this art form, Maka has made a name for herself as a  graceful, creative, and beautiful professional Hula and Tahitian Dancer.  She now lives in Roanoke, V.A. she has created Na Kaimana O' Makamae Hula Halau and teaches Hula and Tahitian class for all ages and levels. She performs with Rhythm Fire Cultural Dance Company and specializes in creating beautiful authentic Polynesian dance experiences for her students and audiences alike.

~ Na Haumana: Our music comes from the place that we love, Hawai'i. Our name comes from our practice of learning the music, dance, and philosophies of our cultural teachers and hence passing the feelings and stories held in the music and dance that we share. The individuals in our group come together to share with you, their hearts, laughter, and joy through this music and dance on your very special occasion.

Photo from right to left: Jeremy Brown (Band Leader, singer, song writer and guitarist)  and Richie Ursomarso (lead guitar & vocals) Steve Gredel (Base) Aimee Brown (not in photo) sings, drums, and hula dances.  Ilima Ursomarso  (not in photo) hula dances. We describe our music as a mix of island style reggae and Americana. Dancers are optional. We Currently play on Friday evenings at Cafe Coco's on Kauai. Show starts at 6:30 pm.  Click here to find out more about our Hawaiian style music and dance performances and to book us for your special event, email us at:  Jeraloha@hotmail.com

~ Greg Torizzlo: "A One Man Hawaiian Band"  I grew up in San Diego and moved to Oahu, Hawai'i in 1988 to play for a dance hall Reggae band. This lead me to play in a Top 40 group that was the house band at the Blue Water Cafe on Kuhio Ave, in the heart of Waikiki. In 1992 Maui was now my home base. On my off time, I toured overseas to over 15 countries and played in various bands. I was very fortunate to play Hawaiian music in every major resort on Mauai and eventually became staff musician for the prestigious 'Old Lahaina Luau".  A six time recipient of the Kahili Award from the Hawaii Visitors Convention Bureau, playing next to Akoni from E Kolu, the extremely talented Sam Ako, and from KPOA Uncle Poki. In 203 I relocated to North Carolina bringing with me, my continued passion for Hawaiian music.

~DJ Feed: Music producer/composer DJ Feed joins forces with the Glowdelics to perform cooperate and randomize frontward steps into a trance dance collective. DJ Feed's experience all began in the New York Punk rock/hardcore fashion and expanded thorughout raga style, piney psytrance, gangster rap, and drum and bass. He also draws from traditional, classical and modern dance formats. Dancer, fire performer and true listener, DJ Feed can mesh styles at will as well as coexist with others both on and off the stage. DJ Feed is a firm believer in sound as being the root to eternal evolved consciousness and is willing to convey this to others who are willing to listen with a pure heart. Ultimately he loves to see people dancing and enjoying life as it should be.