Some two thousand years ago, intrepid voyagers from the western fringe of the Pacific sailed out into the unknown. Early adventurers came to the islands of Tahiti and a thousand years later made their way north to the Hawai'ian islands. A couple of hundred years after that discovery, canoes landed on the islands of Aotearoa, today's New Zealand. Along with many other island settlers, these are the people of Polynesia.
Polynesian Luau Dancers For Parties
 | The hollow call of the pu invites you to a special Polynesian Luau experience. The Hawai'ian hula is here, with its musical implements and its intricate movements telling its story, ancient or modern. Here too, you can find the lure of the exotic isles of Tahiti with their grass skirts, energetic hip-swaying dances, and hypnotic drum rhythms. The Maori people of New Zealand also beckon with the fierce challenge dance or haka of the men, the graceful lines of the poi ball dance, and the stories of the action dances where each movement has a meaning. And, of course, don't forget the thrilling Fire Dance of Samoa! Gypsy has been providing Luau and other dance entertainment for more than 25 years in Southern California. Contact us now to hire Polynesian dancers for your next Luau party. | |
Gypsy Folk Ensemble Polynesian Dance video on YouTube
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 Hawai'ian Dancers |  Tahitian Dancers |  Maori Dancers |
Suggested Luau Packages
Here's a sample of some of our Polynesian Luau dance shows that have been especially popular with our clients, but we can also create a presentation just for you to fit your particular needs and budget.
PROGRAM #1 Length: 15-20 minutes 1-2 Hula Dancers Just right for small parties and gatherings | PROGRAM #2 Length: 30-45 minutes 2 Hula Dancers (with costume changes & audience participation) Our suggestion for birthdays & graduations or a private Luau party | PROGRAM #3 Length: 30-45 minutes 2 Hula Dancers plus a Ukelele player (with costume changes & audience participation) Add a bit of variety to a small Luau or Hawai'ian themed party |
| PROGRAM #4 Length: 30-45 minutes 2 Hula Dancers plus a Fire Dancer (with costume changes & audience participation) Great for a wedding, convention, business promotion or any other event More dancers can be added |  | PROGRAM #5 Length: 45-60 minutes 6 Hula Dancers plus a Fire Dancer and a drummer (with costume changes & audience participation) Complete Polynesian Luau entertainment for major corporate events |
 | To add something extra to your Luau, we can bring you a Hawai'ian orchestra to play theme music for your guests before or after the featured dance presentation. We can also provide costumed lei greeters or an emcee to preside over games and contests for your Hawai'ian Luau. Contact us now to hire dancers or musicians for your Luau party. |  |
Hawai'ian Musical Implements Historically, most Hawai'ian musical instruments, or implements, used to accompany dance were percussive. Gypsy's Hawai'ian hula dancers employ three of these implements in our Polynesian Luau shows: the ipu, or gourd, hit with the hand, the 'uli 'uli, a rattle type of gourd decorated with feathers, and pu 'ilis, split bamboo sticks which are hit against each other or on the dancer's shoulders. | ||
   Ipu 'Uli 'Uli Pu 'Ili |  | |
Polynesian-Flamenco Fusion
Add a unique and individual touch to your function with our new Polynesian-Flamenco Fusion program. We combine two stirring dance styles from opposite ends of the globe, the lyrical grace of Hawai'ian hulas and the fiery Gypsy tempos of flamenco dance and music. Contact us to book this exciting new dance concept and bring a special look to your Luau party! |  | |
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Where Do We Perform?
Gypsy's Polynesian dancers are available for hire for parties and luaus in Los Angeles, Orange County and other areas in Southern California. Contact us now to bring exciting dance entertainment to your Polynesian Luau party. We can also provide a costumed greeter or lei presenter or a strolling ukelele player.