Friday, December 20, 2013

Selecting Luau Entertainers For Parties

By Eugenia Dickerson


Picking an theme that is as equally fun as it is interesting is the first challenge to planning a spectacular party. There are hundred of great options but the Hawaiian experience is both a popular favorite and one that is easily adjusted to fit most any budget, location and guest dynamic. Hiring the appropriate style of luau entertainers is one way to make sure the celebration makes a memorable impact.

Location is going to have an impact on the types of performances that will be suitable for the party. Holding the celebration inside a home, restaurant or hotel is going to limit the span of options that will be suitable for confined spaces. Backyards, parks and beaches offer a lot of open area and expand the choices, allowing for more extravagant shows to be booked.

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.

Beautiful ladies performing the gently swaying Polynesian dances are always a big hit, but the warrior dancers can be just as crowd pleasing. Large, muscled and intense men wearing traditional island costumes and sporting tribal tattoos give a powerhouse performance full of dynamic energy. They reenact ceremonial style routines representing the quest for bravery, power, strength and honor in the face of 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.

If the fire-knife act is too much or one is looking for a great lead in, the fire poi performance is a perfect option. Based on the dances of the Maori from New Zealand, balls on the ends of long braided cords are set ablaze and twirled in circular motions at high speed, writing beautiful designs in the air. Every effort should be made to observe appropriate fire safety and obtain necessary permits for this kind of routine.

Encouraging audience participation increases the level of fun. Learning to do a dance or twirl the balls, blowing on a conch or beating a drum with the performers is just an extra level of excitement. When allowed to get involved, guests have even better memories to share.

The range of luau entertainers is versatile enough to fill virtually any party need from the very simple to the most extravagant. Dancers, musicians, bird trainers, craftsmen, singers and celebrity impersonators are just a few of the many options available. Consider the space available before booking acts and always be sure to check local ordinances if fire performances are being considered.




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