Walking, I am listening to a deeper way. Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me.
Be still, they say.
Watch and listen.
You are the result of the
love of thousands."
Photo courtesy of Carlos Mozo
Ka U'i Perreira, Miss Diamond Head 2018
- L. Hogan
Get to know our ohana
Our friendly cast members include the industry's most elite Hula and Tahitian dancers, distinguished choreographers, esteemed musicians, famed Master of Ceremonies, recording artists, Miss Hawai'i title-holders, and world championship-level fire knife performers. ROF's dancers and musicians proudly hail from the islands we represent through a rich heritage of cultural instructors and revered entertainers, as well as participate in competitions and festivals.
In every performance we aim to connect with our audience by sharing common values that inspire and uplift.
"It is an honor to learn more about the sacred culture within the Hawaiian islands and Polynesia, being behind-the-scenes to share that with our special guests, and helping create lifelong memories for our valued clients as a team. Having a backstage pass to watch some of the most incredible talent I’ve ever seen and heard in my life is an absolute bonus."
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In 2003, Jackie Woodruff relocated from the foothills of western North Carolina to the small, tight-knit community of La'ie, HI to study at the most culturally diverse university in the nation, BYU - Hawai'i. She completed her B.A. in International Cultural Studies with a focus in Communications while working in the university's financial aid department, and later in retail at the Polynesian Cultural Center. She fully immersed herself in the cultures of Hawai'i and Polynesia, internalizing all the meaningful traditions taught to her by local families, working with our kupuna veterans in Honolulu, and finally serving the youngest keiki of our Ko'olauloa community in early childhood education. With over 25 years' experience in business administration and organizational management, and having the deepest love and respect for the people of Hawai'i, she brought this vision to life in 2011, growing its impact throughout the years by emphasizing customer experience and developing significant relationships with professional partners. A lifelong learner, Jackie earned her M.A. in Higher Education with a concentration in Community College and University Leadership from App State University in 2024. Jackie maintains a personal philosophy that her role as a leader is to help provide her Ring Of Fire 'ohana with opportunities to share their cultures with the world.
Jackie Woodruff, M.A. Ed.
Owner & President
Our company name
Ring of Fire symbolizes UNITY. The well-known Pacific Ring of Fire is not only an area where the majority of the world’s earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur, but also the perimeter that includes many of the Polynesian Islands. The Hawaiian Islands formed the heart of the Ring of Fire, growing from hardened lava rock over time into land. The significance of the volcanic border surrounding all the island nations and the unification it represents between them led to the founding of
RING OF FIRE
To educate, entertain, uplift and inspire our audiences and ourselves through authentic cultural performances that convey true universal principles of
love, unity and honesty.
​​Through living these experiences we will strengthen all to strive for excellence and have courage and faith in our ability to affect lives for the better.