About — Mana Fire Dancers

Mana fire
professional fire dancers

Mana Fire was originally inspired by Na Keiki O Ka Aina (The Children of the Land) a small family run school located on the island of Kauai. Stumbling upon the family by chance Ziva (founder of Mana Fire) was invited to take part in their school & performances. This local family welcomed children from all background, sharing the islands culture through crafts, drumming, dancing, & fire dancing.

It was there that Ziva first experienced the magic of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture and fell in love with fire dance. On returning to her home near Yosemite she endeavored to continue to share her love for fire dance with family & friends. And so Mana Fire came to life.

The word Mana has many meanings but in essence means energy. In Hawaiian culture Mana is in everything including rocks, plants, animals and is also how someone represents themselves. Mana represents both a universal energy as well as the Hawaiian culture. Ziva named the group Mana Fire as a way to never forget the deep honor of being welcomed by the ʻohana on Kaua‘i who first introduced her to the foundations of fire dance. By choosing this name, she hopes others will also recognize and remember the roots of her fire dance journey.

Today the Mana Fire team continue to explore and be inspired by many cultures from around the world. They strive to discover new forms of dance and music combining them with the art of fire.

*Banner image courtesy of Donovan Conway.