Specialties
Belly Dancers In Paradise specializes in professional belly dance entertainment, cabaret fusion performances, and belly dance instruction throughout Honolulu and Oʻahu. Led by Malia Delapenia, we provide unforgettable entertainment for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, restaurant shows, cultural festivals, private parties, and special celebrations.
Our performances blend authentic Middle Eastern dance with modern cabaret artistry and may feature silk veils, finger cymbals, sword balancing, LED wings, audience participation, and customized choreography designed to create lasting memories.
We also offer weekly belly dance classes, private lessons, workshops, choreography, and performance coaching for all experience levels. Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve technique, prepare for the stage, or simply experience the joy of dance, our welcoming classes emphasize musicality, stage presence, creativity, and feminine expression in a supportive community.
Our mission is to inspire confidence, connection, and wellness through the timeless art of Middle Eastern dance while sharing the spirit of aloha with every performance and class.
History
Established in 2005.
Founded by Malia Delapenia, Belly Dancers In Paradise has entertained audiences throughout Hawaiʻi since 2006. Born and raised in Honolulu, Malia has nearly 30 years of experience as a professional belly dance artist, instructor, choreographer, and director.
Known for dynamic performances, artistic excellence, and authentic Middle Eastern dance, Belly Dancers In Paradise has appeared at weddings, corporate events, restaurants, festivals, private celebrations, and theater productions across Hawaiʻi and the mainland.
Today, Malia continues sharing her passion through professional entertainment, weekly classes, workshops, private coaching, and choreography, helping students and audiences experience the beauty, confidence, and joy of dance.
Meet the Business Owner: Malia D.
Life and Love of Belly Dance
The Biography of Malia Delapenia:
Professional Entertainer, Choreographer, Director of the "Belly Dancers in Paradise," and Owner of "Shimmy Fitness"
Malia Delapenia is Hawaii's top rated Middle-Eastern dance performer. Her talents are multi-faceted to include: professional Middle Eastern belly dance entertainer, instructor, choreographer, director and owner of her professional dance company "Malia and the Belly Dancers in Paradise," and owner of the newest fitness/dance craze, "Shimmy Fitness."
As the only full time Middle Eastern Dance Professional in Hawaii, Malia Delapenia stands out among the rest. Her passion and devotion can be seen in her powerful performance and artistic choreography. Malia captivates her audience and leaves them cheering for more.