Show Descriptions

Malu Productions’ Polynesian Show Description:

Our Polynesian show features dances from the islands of: Tahiti, Hawaii, New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa.

The Tahitian section, with its fast hip shaking, is understandably very popular and is the type of dancing many visitors associate with Hawaii. We begin our show with male and female Tahitian drumming and chanting. The music and dancing is very energetic and the costuming is quite attractive.

The Hawaiian section features various modern hulas. The dances done in this section are in the “Waikiki Hapa-Haole Style”. First we showcase a dance that familiarizes the audience with the various implements used when performing the hula. Next we feature a beautiful medley of well-known favorites. Another hula done is the partner hula, a playful dance between a Hawaiian male and female. Audience participation songs can be added to this section that teach the audience how to do either the “Hukilau” or perform various hula steps to “That’s How To Do The Hula”.

The New Zealand Section features Maori dances. The men wear stage make-up that simulates traditional Maori facial tattoos called, “Moko”. They perform a “Haka” in which the men shout, stick out their tongues and stand in aggressive postures in order to scare their enemies. The women then perform an action song using the poi balls, implements that are swung and spun, requiring skill and coordination. Another audience participation song is possible at this point in the show. The guests are taught how to do various poi ball motions. This can be very humorous as audience members struggle for coordination.

The Tongan section is performed by our male dancers and features the use of the Kailau, a Tongan spear, which the dancers spin and pound on the floor in this traditional and battle song.

The Samoan section is incredibly fun and playful. Our Samoan chief introduces the audience to the Samoan slap dance, a very energetic and captivating performance, by teaching the guests various slap styles and then showcasing these styles in the dance where our men slap their bodies and joke about the “mosquito's”. After the men perform, the ladies join them in a sit down slap dance, called the Sasa, which describes the tasks in a typical Samoan day. Following the Sasa, our men and women join together for a joyful song, “Le Masina”. A Fire Knife dancer is a terrific option to add at this point in the show.We end our show with Tahitian songs and an audience participation section that is always well liked by the audience. Audience members can volunteer, or may be designated, to come on stage and learn several Tahitian moves. This culminates in one special guest dancing, sometimes in costume, and then being surrounded by all our Tahitian dancers.The shows’ Finale culminates with all our performers and musicians being introduced to the audience and dancing one final song together. At this time we can also acknowledge specific audience members as well.