There is a common misconception that Hula is slow and Tahitian is fast. The difference between Hula and Tahitian is simply that Hula is from Hawaiʻi and Tahitian is from Tahiti. Therefore, they will have difference languages and costume reflected in the performances. Both cultural dances can be done as a fast or slow performance. This depends solely on the tempo (how fast or slow) the music accompaniment is.
For a Tahitian performance, we will need a minimum of two musicians, one Ukulele player and one Tahitian drummer. For a Hula performance we will need a minimum of one musician and one Ukulele player.
The booking process is easy. You may email us one of these PDF forms based on what services you are interested in (Event Entertainment or Hawaiian Cultural Activities) or call us at (808) 646-1455. We then will email you a contract with all the details and an invoice to be paid in full to secure your reservation. Once paid, you will automatically receive, via email a receipt. So, at the end of your reviewing the booking info via contract and providing payment, you will have a contract and receipt for payment. Mahalo!
Mahalo for your interest in booking Hawaiian style entertainment with us. While we do not offer the ability to choose specific talent, we represent only the best, authentic, and local Polynesian and Hawaiian entertainers. We pride ourselves in our ability to take into account a variety of factors to match each performer to each event. Please refer to the links provided below to view videos of our talent. This may serve as an example of the talent quality you will receive.
We have a very large network of Hula instructors and performers and can service multiple bookings on any given day, on any of the 3 islands we provide service on. Simply call us at (808) 646-1455 to discuss your preferred date and time. We can guarantee availability when booking 2 weeks prior to the booking date.
We structure our offerings to be flexible to the individual event because we understand that every event is unique. We would be happy to discuss the best options for your specific vision. It is helpful to get a budget to work from with the specifics of what you have in mind.
We always recommend having more than one musician to achieve a full and authentic Hawaiian sound. Having two or more musicians allows for the blending of the vocals as well as the instruments, providing the harmonies and tones that we associate with Hawaiian music.
Having a Duo (2 musicians) normally will include Ukulele and Guitar. A Trio (3 musicians), will include Ukulele, Guitar, and Bass.
With that being said, we would recommend 2-3 Musicians, 3-4 Hula dancers, and a Fire knife performance with 1-2 Fire knife dancers and 1 drummer. If you had a budget in mind, we can make more specific recommendations and explain your many options.
We structure our offerings to be flexible to the individual event, as every event is unique. We would be happy to discuss the best options for your specific vision. It is helpful to get a budget to work from with the specifics of what you have in mind. We believe in creating a package for each client based on their specific vision and requests.
Fire Knife dancing is similar to a fireworks show. While it may sound like a short period of time (10-15 minutes), the visual performance is so spectacular that it feels a lot longer while experiencing it. In Fire Knife competitions, the performances last 3 to 5 minutes, so our performances are longer than the standard norm. The amount of time that the fire lasts is based on how long the Fire Knife implement stays lit. A Fire Knife implement basically consists of a fuel soaked cloth wrapped around a stick. We approximate about a 10 minute-performance followed by a 5 minute-photo opportunity for your guests, and book a total time of 15 minutes.
As for the length of a fire knife performance, it really depends on the amount of Fire knife dancers you hire. 1-2 dancers is about 10 minutes, 3-4 dancers is about 15 minutes, and so forth. We book the time for 15 minutes regardless. The guests can always have a photo op with the remaining time.
We can accommodate your request for one of the musicians to make an announcement on your behalf during the performance. You will need to be sure the announcement request includes the time and exact verbiage and any other specific details that would be needed to make your announcement properly.
We always recommend having more than one musician to achieve a full and authentic Hawaiian sound. Having two or more musicians allows for the blending of the vocals as well as the instruments, providing the harmonies and tones that we associate with Hawaiian music.
Having a Duo (2 musicians) will include Ukulele and Guitar. A Trio (3 musicians), will include Ukulele, Guitar and Bass.