Monday, December 23, 2013

Choosing The Best Luau Entertainers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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