Selecting Luau Entertainers For Parties

By Eugenia Dickerson


A fantastic theme could be just the thing to make a party amazing. Some options are truly creative and inventive but a Hawaiian inspired celebration is among the most popular and can be tailored to fit any size and age group. The key comes down to finding the right props, including luau entertainers that are going to appeal to the people who will be in attendance.

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.

One person can give a satisfactory performance but if wanting a true Polynesian dance experience, two to ten dancers, live musicians and perhaps an emcee will make it truly spectacular. Styles originating in several of the Pacific islands including New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Hawaii are all included in a full routine. The more people in the troupe allow for more diversity as well as multiple costume changes.

Everyone loves to watch the beautiful women perform the flowing Polynesian dances, but equally as entertaining are the warrior dancers. These are heavily muscled men with tribal tattoos and traditional costumes that deliver a powerful performance that demands attention and promises many thrills. They enact the powerful ceremonial routines representing bravery, strength and honor during battle.

When space and budget allow, the spectacular show put on by fire-knife dancers is guaranteed to impress and excite guests of all ages. These routines are fast paced and filled with action as flaming knives are tossed and twirled in a frenzy. This makes an excellent choice for a grand finale though it is best performed at night and one should make sure it is done in an open space and that all necessary fire permits are obtained.

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.

One thing that really engages the audience is to get them involved in the actual performance. Performers could invite someone to join them on stage to learn a dance, play a drum, blow a conch shell or even try to twirl unlit poi balls. This provides them with a more memorable experience that will stick in their minds long after the party ends.

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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