Lei Greeters
Welcome your guests with a traditional flower Lei greeting. Our hula dancers will arrive prior to the event to welcome all of your guests with friendly smiles and plenty of Aloha spirit.

- Fresh Flower Leis (direct from Hawaii)
- Silk Leis
- Affordable Plastic Party Leis
Flower Leis date back to the days when ancient Hawaiians wore braided leaves, shells, feathers, flowers and even bones to beautify themselves. As a symbol of friendship and love, ancient Hawaiians offered these hand-made garlands to each other and to their gods.
Lei Greeter The popularity of the lei grew in the 1800's as more and more visitors who arrived by ship were greeted with an Aloha kiss and presented with a floral lei (a lei made of bones probably would have sent a confusing message).
In addition to its beauty, the lei is believed to bring luck to those departing Hawaii. It was said if a departing visitor tossed their lei into the ocean and it floated back to the beach, it meant that the person would someday return to the islands. Hundreds of leis could be seen floating in the crystal waters off of Diamond Head as a ship steamed away.

Today, the ancient tradition continues. Traditional flower leis are still made by hand - weaving fragrant and colorful flowers and leaves together to create a
work of art. Leis are worn on all special occasions and given to family and friends as gifts of love. The lei is in fact symbolic of Hawaii.

hula dancers

Hula is more than just another form of dancing. Hula is the actual expression of Hawaii’s soul in gradual and beautiful movement.

Believed to be originally created by Hawaiian gods and danced by native Hawaiians as a form of worship, hula continues to be held sacred by many native Hawaiians today.

As years passed, visitors to Hawaii have come to greatly admire hula and have found it to be extremely entertaining. When viewing hula on the mainland, those who have visited Hawaii often experience strong feelings of nostalgia that have them longing for a trip back. Each dance and movement of hula expresses a real meaning. A hula dancer is always telling a story and uses body movements and gentle hand motions to reflect objects of nature such as trees, waves, mountains and animals. Perfecting these body movements and hand motions is hula, and perfecting this art can take a lifetime.

Keeping with the history and culture of hula dancing and Polynesian entertainment is extremely important to each of us who perform.

Our hula dancers are constantly expanding their knowledge of hula, in an effort to effectively and appropriately tell the stories of our native and beloved Islands.
Our hula dancers are guaranteed to deliver an authentic Island experience that you and your guests won't soon forget.

Most of our hula girls originated from the Islands of the South Pacific and are now happy to call the Midwest their home. Our hula dancers will guide your guests on an exciting tour of the South Pacific by performing several authentic hula dances and native chants from a variety Islands including Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Samoa and more. Our hula dancers are accompanied by authentic Hawaiian implements which add percussion and a unique flavor that's found only in the South Pacific.

Our vibrant and creative costumes allow our hula dancers set the tone for a tropical atmosphere, adding authenticity to any party or Luau event. All costumes are custom made for each of our hula dancers. Costumes include traditional, modern and native Polynesian styles, sure to "wow" every audience.

Our hula shows are appropriate for all ages and are priced affordably to fit most any budget.
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We perform for ALL occasions that include our popular ALOHA Polynesian show, kids activity program, and the beautiful Hawaiian wedding show. Also ask about our fun interactive audience participation show hula lessons. It's tons of FUN!

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Male Polynesian Dancers:
Polynesian roots run as deep as the Pacific in our warriors. They take great pride in upholding the cultures of the many islands they cherish.

Throughout the luau event, our boys keep audience members on their toes by shocking and astounding them with dances such as the Maori Haka of New Zealand, and the Fire Knife dance of Samoa. Although they exhibit masculine strength and prowess, they also demonstrate the subtle and beautiful cultures of Hawaii by accompanying our hula girls in Hawaiian hulas, the ancient Kahiko hula (1st hula performed by men), and the fast-paced percussion dances of Tahiti.

Our "Island warriors" create the perfect balance to our graceful hula dancers, and they're perfect for lei greetings and photo opportunities.
Heat up your next party with one of our professional fire dancers! We offer both male and female fire performers guaranteed to amaze any audience.
Known as the Samoan “Siva Afi” or “dance of fire”, the fire knife dance has grown to become an essential part of any traditional luau show.

Originally used as a Samoan weapon, the Samoan Knife or “Ailao” was often used in a dance by Samoan warriors before battle. The dance would incite the warrior, while intimidating on-looking enemies.

It wasn’t until 1946 that a Samoan knife dancer named Freddie Letuli had the idea of “lighting up the Ailao knife” after viewing a Hindu fire eater in San Francisco. It was then that Freddie tightly wrapped a couple towels around the ends of his Ailao knife, added some fuel and the Fire Knife dance (as we know it today) was born.

Our fire knife dancers are skilled, experienced and very entertaining. The fire knife dance is a sure crowd-pleaser and the perfect finale to any show, guaranteed to leave audience members with jaws-dropped!
fire knife dancer

fire knife dancer
The word “Poi" comes from our Maori cousins in New Zealand and means "ball" on a rope, cord or chain.

Maori women originally used Poi to keep their hands flexible for weaving, while the Maori men used them to increase strength and coordination that would serve them in battle.
fire poi dancer As any of our hula dancers can attest, Poi requires extreme concentration, skill and rhythm in order to demonstrate effectively. Similar to that of a juggler, the Poi dancer skillfully swings the poi balls around her body, surrounding herself with a stunning sphere-like image. In the case of Fire Poi, the balls are soaked in flammable liquid and ignited when the dance begins. Best performed at night, the spinning balls appear as a beautiful ring of fire surrounding the Poi dancer.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a true Polynesian/Hawaiian atmosphere with our live musicians. From a soloist to a four-piece band, we can completely customize a live music solution to suit your needs.

Our musicians fill the air with tropical ambiance created by background music prior the show, followed by thunderous island drums and upbeat energy during the show, all balanced in perfect harmony.

Featured instruments may include Ukulele, Hawaiian Guitar, Steel Guitar, Steel Drum, Tahitian Drums. or Polynesian Musician MC/DJ with CD recorded music.

Our musicians and MC/DJ's are perfectionists, constantly rehearsing and training together to ensure the perfect integration of music and dance. This cohesiveness produces the perfect hula show, whether the music is live, or recorded CD music with fun Polynesian MC/DJ, it's a great bonus for your next event.
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Create that perfect Luau atmosphere with Polynesian tikis, palm trees and other Hawaiian props that turn your backyard or venue into a full-blown tropic paradise.
Our props are delivered and installed professionally and offer photo opportunities that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Value Items:
Coconut Palm Trees
Tropical Flower Displays
Tiki's
Kahili Stands
Sunset Backdrop Banners
and so much more...........
hawaiian props

We know how stressful planning a luau event can be, especially when it comes to the food. Let us prepare authentic Hawaiian menu for you and your guests, allowing you to enjoy your event. From our traditional pig roast to an all-out luau buffet, we can handle it all.
Choose from the following options:

Traditional Pig Roast Ceremony & Kalua Pig
Your guests will be astonished when they witness an authentic Hawaiian Pig Roast ceremony with our underground "imu" oven. This tasty Hawaiian pork is prepared right in front of your eyes by our professional imu cooks and makes the perfect centerpiece to with any homemade dishes you wish to add.

Full Hawaiian Luau Buffet

We'll bring the food and you bring the appetites! Our professional catering staff will deliver, set up and serve a huge spread of Hawaiian favorites that are sure to satisfy a hungry party.



Price rates may vary dependent on the time of year, location, entertainment package, and services. Early bookings recommended. Please contact us soon for more information about our price packages and availability.

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Aloha Chicago Entertainment - Schaumburg, Illinois - (847) 910-2254