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Select Truly Authentic Luau Entertainers

By Myrtle Cash


If looking for a great party theme, consider going with a Polynesian theme filled with music, dancing and colors. Everyone enjoys a lively gathering and this is an idea that is great whether simply done or executed as an elaborate affair. Choosing the right type of luau entertainers can go a long way towards creating an event that will be appreciated and remembered.

From the first moment to the last, a luau is chocked full of excitement and energy. One may choose to keep it in its simplest form for a children's gathering or go whole hog, so to speak, for a truly authentic experience. The overall tone of the party is easily set by choosing the right food, decorations and entertainment.

Setting the ambiance with food and Polynesian style decorations such as palm trees, coconuts and bamboo is the first step of the process of making a great party. In true Hawaiian tradition, all guests should be greeted and adorned with a colorful lei as they are the symbols of welcome and friendship. The entertainment is going to have a huge impact on the success of the event, and there is much to choose from.

Polynesian dancers are the most recognizable of all the entertainment choices of this style. They showcase the dances, music and costumes from many of the Pacific Islands such as Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand. Whether choosing to utilize a single entertainer or an entire troupe, one may be assured that their audience will be engaged and enthralled.

A small budget or intimate gathering may be best served by hiring just a single dancer who can use recorded music to perform her various acts. If one is able to go with a group as large as four, the guests can be treated to costume changes as well as an impression of how beautifully synchronized the dances are. For the full on authentic experience, employing a full troupe will provide about ten entertainers with a wide variety of offerings as well as live musicians.

Another always popular option is to add fire-knife and warrior dancers to the line up. These well muscled men sport traditional costumes and tribal tattoos to add an air of authenticity to the performance. The thrilling sight of twirling knives lit on fire has always been, and is sure to continue to be, a truly exciting crowd pleaser.

The fire poi twirler is another amazing act that is sure to get a great response from the audience. The balls are attached to strings and lit on fire, leaving beautiful streaks of light in their wake. This is a traditional dance of the Maori of New Zealand and makes the perfect way to end the evening's entertainment on a breathtaking note.

When it comes to luau entertainers, a single dancer or a full range of performers are all well equipped to give guests an experience they will enjoy and remember fondly. Something to keep in mind is that these parties are best planned to start in the day and last into the dark evening hours so that each act is highlighted to its optimum. In some areas, fire acts may require one to obtain the proper permits.




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