Natalie "Nati" Oloa is the youngest of the Oloa Ohana and is extremely diverse in her competitive career. She began dancing at age 3 where she started her competitive career in Ori Tahiti.
At the age of 10 she began learning Samoan Fire Knife Dance from her father, Isitolo Oloa, who was the original founder and lead instructor of Mauga Mu at that time. Naturally, she then began competing yearly at the Polynesian Cultural Center for the World Fire Knife Championships.
During her time as a student at Kahuku High School, she dove deep into Maori culture where she learned the art of Poi and Mau rakau under the direction of the Makekau Family and Te Kohao o Hawaiki.
In all, she has won top honors in Solo Tahitian Dance, Tahitian Group Presentation, Samoan Fire Knife, Samoan Taualuga and Maori Group Presentation.
Experience
- 2023 - Present: Assistant Instructor for Mauga Mu
- 2019 - Present: Lead Instructor and Dance Lead for Kalena's Polynesian Ohana
- 2016 - Won Miss Tausala Title
- 2016 - 2019: Luau Dancer at Chief's Luau at Mariott Ko'olina and Sea Life Park
- 2015 - Won Miss Tupulaga Title
- 2013 - Won 1st Place in Ori Tahiti Solo at Te Mahana Hiroa o Tahiti
