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Hiring Luau Entertainers That Amaze

By Eugenia Dickerson


The first step to planning a fantastic party is picking a theme that is fun and interesting. The possibilities are endless, though a Hawaiian motif is one of the more popular choices as well as one of the most versatile. Selecting the right type of luau entertainers is one way to cater the festivities to fit the guest dynamic and really send the wow factor over the top.

In many cases, the choice of location is going to limit the number of suitable performance options available. When held indoors, such as in a home, at a restaurant or in a hotel, depending on room size and ceiling height, there are some acts that can not be done within acceptable safety perimeters. Open spaces like backyards, beaches and parks are excellent party sites and open up a lot of opportunities.

A Polynesian dance show can be done with a single performer, though the addition of extra dancers, live music and an emcee can make it more versatile and spectacular. The routine usually includes the traditional idea of hula dancing but it also features styles from multiple Pacific islands like Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa and New Zealand. Costume changes and props help create an even more authentic experience.

Most people automatically think of beautiful hula girls when the Hawaiian theme comes up, but Polynesian warrior dancers are just as interesting and exciting. These acts typically feature island men with large muscles, serious expressions, regional costumes and traditional tribal tattoos who command attention with their very appearance. They demonstrate several dances that were meant to inspire fearlessness, power, bravery, honor and strength as they were preparing for battle.

If looking to make a seriously inspiring impression, hiring a fire-knife act for the party is a sure way to solicit many gasps and excited exclamations. The show moves at a very fast pace and the frenzied energy produced by flaming knives being twirled and tossed at high speeds is a great way to close the event and leave guests reveling. Nighttime is the best for performances of this type and, for safety sake, it should only be done in open air or high ceiling locations with all required fire permits in place.

As an alternative to the fire-knife show, or as a lead in, the fire poi routine is another great choice. This dance comes from New Zealand and features flaming balls on being spun and twirled on the ends of long cords, creating magnificent light designs in the air. Again, precautions should be taken to insure maximum safety during this type of performance.

Watching the show is amazing but actually getting the audience involved creates a truly memorable experience. People enjoy cheering, learning to dance the Huki Lau, twirling poi balls, blowing conch shells and banging on Tahitian drums alongside the performers. The more guests are invited to participate, the higher the level of enjoyment had by all.

There are luau entertainers available to suit any size and type of party desired. With choices such as dancers, singers, musicians, and many others, there is a lot of versatility to be found in this area. Budget, location, guest demographic and local ordinances are all going to affect the number of viable options.




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