|
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
 | Safe Book - This entertainer accepts secured online deposits through Gigmasters. |
LOCATION:
New York,
New York
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from New York, NY.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island City, Union City, Weehawken, Flushing, North Bergen, West New York, Bayonne, Kearny, Secaucus, Staten Island, Cliffside Park, Fairview, Jamaica, Bronx, Edgewater, Harrison, Newark, North Arlington, Ridgefield, Fort Lee, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, Palisades Park, Ridgewood, Belleville, Carlstadt.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Hula Dancer
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Acrobat, Belly Dancer, Dance Group, Fire Eater, Flamenco Dancer, Hawaiian Dancer, Irish Dancer, Latin Dancer, Polynesian Dancer, Salsa Dancer
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
2000
PAY RANGE:
$300-$1500 per event
INFLUENCES:
Hawai'i Cultural Foundation, Hawai'i Visitors and Conventions Bureau, Auntie Hula's Fabulous Royal Hawaiians
|
|
DESCRIPTION:
E KO MO MAI!! WELCOME!! AlohaHula NYC is a professional dance troupe specializing in Polynesian dances. We provide wholesome entertainment for various events and functions. Along with our lovely hand-crafted costumes, costume changes during the show, audience participation, live or recorded music and several different dances, we guarantee that your guest will be on their feet dancing the hula and shaking their hips to the beat of Tahitian drums. HAWAII: Hula is much more than just dance. Hula is the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people. It is an expression of history, religion and the human spirit. Hula tells a story about life in Hawaii through graceful hand movements. TAHITI: Wearing beautiful tall headdresses, grass skirts and hand tassels,the dancers perform the Otea, moving their hips to the fast, pulsating drum beats. ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT: 1) FIRE KNIFE DANCER 2) HAWAIIAN MUSICIANS 3) NEW ZEALAND: Maori poi balls which are balls attached to long cords, are twirled and swung about the body to form patterns,in a lasso-like high-energy display. In some cases, flaming poi balls are used. Canoe dances are also performed to tell a story of the Maori people migrating by canoe from Polynesia to New Zealand. ********************************************************************* MORE ABOUT OUR PERFORMERS: NALU - has been seen on commercials such as, "Dove Body Wash" and "The Travel Channel" featured as a Polynesian dancer. Nalu has also appeared as Liat in "South Pacific", Tahitian girl in Conan O'Brien, numerous roles as Pacific Islander in daytime soap operas and even a cameo appearance opposite Blair Underwood in "Sex in the City". She was a model for many years and has worked with Cosmopolitan, Self, All You Magazines,several print ads and billboards throughout the U.S. including Hawaii and some even in Asia. Now, she focuses more on Polynesian dancing and teaching yoga. ELEIA - has been dancing and performing Polynesian dances with Nalu for over 13 years. She leads hula classes and assists Lisette Marie Flanary, a filmmaker who created the Hawaiian group, "Ka Lehua Melemele" and films such as "American Aloha" and "Na Kamalei: The Men of Hula." Together, they share their knowledge of hula to the local Hawaiians in NYC and to those who are Hawaiian at heart. She has performed in front of thousands of people at Knoeble's Resort in Pennsylvania and numerous venues throughout the east coast. MATI - is the Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Dance Central New York,Inc. She teaches keikis (kids) Tahitian dancing,modern,jazz and acrobatics.She has appeared on commercials as a Polynesian and Principal Dancer for Spain's "Amena cellphone" and "Total Payments Online." Mati has a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts and stumbled upon hula and tahitian at a young age. Since then, she has continued dancing, performing and sharing her love for Polynesian Dance throughout the East Coast and abroad. ANDY - With family ties to the island of O'ahu, Andy developed an insatiable love for Hawaiian music and the fingerstyle tradition of ki ho'alu (slack key guitar.) For over a decade,he has returned to Hawai'i to study with a host of Hawaiian slack key guitar masters including Ozzie Kotani, Keola Beamer, and George Kahumoku, Jr. Andy has become an ambassador of this art, delighting audiences across the east coast.He has performed Hawaiian music, solo or with other musicians, at a variety of events and venues in the tri-state area. In 2007,he performed at the 15th Annual Taro Festival in Hana, Maui and opened for the Makaha Sons and Hoku Zuttermeister at the Thomas J. Meehan Center for the Performing Arts. He has provided musical accompaniment for various hula groups including Na Lehua Melemele and the Hawai'i Cultural Foundation. CHRIS - truly loves and deeply appreciates the beauty of Hawaiian culture.He has been playing the steel guitar for over 30 years and has performed at many events on the East Coast, including Joe's Pub (NYC) and with Vince Gill. His playing can be heard on CD's by Dan Bonis,Terrence Martin and Billy Rush(Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes). Chris also co-authored an instruction book,"The Art of Hawaiian Steel Guitar, Vol.2" with Grammy winner Stacy Phillips which was published by Melbay Productions. BILL - his music evokes memories of an island paradise - even for those who have never been there. The music of Hawai'i captured Bill's heart at an early age and hasn't let go. For over 25 years, he has shared the music and culture of Hawai'i with audiences everywhere - from Atlantic City's finest casino/hotels to Carnegie Hall and - most recently - at Honolulu's historic Hawai'i Theatre as a finalist in the KINE/Aloha Festivals Falsetto Contest. Since 1987, Bill has recorded more than 200 Hawaiian songs in his recording studio. Through these recordings and his live performances, Bill has earned the respect of the living legends of Hawaiian music for preserving and spreading the tradition while moving it forward.He is a member of the Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA). Each year, HARA presents the Hawaiian music community with the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards - the Hawaiian equivalent of the "Grammies." ********************************************************************* REVIEWS FROM CLIENTS: "Thank you for joining us and sharing your special dance and music talents at our client's event...Your group helped set the mood and kept the spirits high for the celebration. I have received numerous comments from guests who were delighted with the music and the dance performance...please accept my congratulations on an exhilirating and engaging show."
Bob N.,Livingston Marketing, Hackensack, NJ "The show was a lot of fun. That night was the best entertainment they had ever had at that resort. My in-laws have been going there for over 20 years. They even said it was one of the best."
Karen K., Pocmont Resort Guest, Bushkill, PA.
"I just wanted to let you know that Liko did and excellent job! We absolutely loved him. He was really kind and gracious and gave the best performance. When we do our Luau's in the future we will definitely keep your company in mind. I couldn't have been happier.
Thanks Again,
Jennifer & Philip, North Babylon, NY MAHALO! WE LOOK FORWARD TO BRINGING ALOHA TO YOU!
|
GROUP MEMBERS:
Mati - hips, hands, implements
Nalu - hips, hands, implements
Eleia - hips, hands, implements
Taki - Fireknife
Kalepo - Fireknife
Andy - Singer,Musician
Bill - Singer,Musician
Chris - Musician
Pauline - Musician
Ouilani - Singer, Musician
Instant Contact Form
To contact 'Aloha Hula NYC', please fill out the form below and click the "Continue" button.
If you're a first-time user, please click here to see why you'll enjoy the convenience and peace of mind that the Gigmasters secured booking system provides.
|
|
CLIENT FEEDBACK:
My party was a total success due to Aloha Hula NYC. My guests were very entertained and loved the participation in the event. I like to thank Aloha Hula NYC the special assistance in my proposal to my girlfriend.
THX AGAIN
JACOB
--Jacob H.
Staten Island, NY
8/9/2008
They were easy to work with, very friendly and professional. Their performance was fantastic, very enjoyable. I would recommend this to everyone!
--Jennifer D.
Brooklyn, NY
8/9/2008
Eleia, was wonderful everyone talked about her performance , costumes and how she got the audience to participate. Im looking forward to next year and I highly recommend to anyone doing a luau themed party. You guys are great keep up the good work.!!!
--Oscar P.
Rahway, NJ
8/2/2008
Our dancer, Mati, was delightfully entertaining. She even got the non-dancers of the family to join in the fun. Everyone had a great time.
--Laura W.
New City, NY
8/2/2008
Aloha Hula NYC were so entertaining! My husband absolutely loved the revue. He never dances but was up doing the hula!! A great time. I would most definitely hire them again!
--Linda S.
Harrisburg, PA
5/18/2008
Mati(Anne)was simply amazing. She kept the crowd of almost 100 adults of all ages smiling, laughing and got many of us up and dancing! She was perfect for our event. I hope to have something where we will be able to have her again. Her dance talent was obvious in her performance. She is a well trained dancer and an exceptionally sweet young woman. She was very easy to work with and I never doubted it would be wonderful after talking with her. Thanks to everyone that helped me find her and thanks again to Mati!
--Ellen S.
Canton, OH
12/24/2007
The performers of Aloha Hula NYC were wonderful for the event we had. It was a children's birthday party for 3 and 5 year olds. Both the children and the parents were entertained and completely enjoyed the performance and the instruction by the performers. They were very professional and I was happy to have them at my home for the event.
I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for this type of entertainment and a luau is a great party for all ages!! Thank you Aloha Hula NYC for a great performance!!
--Kate H.
Mount Kisco, NY
9/22/2007
They were excellent. I would reccommend to anyone 100 % and I will use them again.
--Iveliz C.
Bronx, NY
12/16/2007
Absolutely wonderful! Extremely professional and very pleasant to work with. Their performance was enjoyable, affordable, and authentic-(and much better than we expected!) We are more than satisfied and would highly recommend this group.
--Christine K.
South Salem, NY
8/12/2007
Eleia was our dancer for our daughter's 10th birthday party. Eleia was very professional, friendly and fun with the girls. Eleia was very sweet to bring my daughter a special Hawiaain headdress for her special luha party. Eleia was great with the kids and they loved her! They didn't want to stop to take a break during their dance lesson with Eleia, they wanted to keep on dancing!
I would highly recommended Eleia to any party and would love to have her back again.
Regards,
Robyn Russo
--Robyn R.
Livingston, NJ
5/3/2008
Anna was wonderful to work with and to watch!
--Maya S.
Pleasantville, NY
9/2/2007
Anne (Mati) was excellent. She surpassed our expectations. She and her performance was the highlight of our dinner dance.I requested that she be modest (albeit dance, hawaiian, and she did, w/o comprising local dress)since we had a church group. Everyone was greatly satisfied. It was the best decison and investment we made. She also communicated with me esp. when her train was late so I did not have to worry about a "lost performer". She was considerate, polite, and we will definitely recommend her and invite her again.
--Josefina B.
Edison, NJ
10/5/2007
Anne was wonderful. My daughter had so much fun. Anne made her birthday party very special.
--Karen K.
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
10/7/2007
ANNE WAS WONDERFUL ...DEFINITELY A PLEASURE ...WE WILL DEFINIELY USE THEM AGAIN....BOB
--Bob S.
North Bellmore, NY
8/11/2007
What a treat for my guest! Everyone had a fine time and truly believed the entertainment added to the event. This was my first time using Gigmasters but it will not be my last.
--Aquatia O.
Yonkers, NY
6/27/2008
I had Elia and the Samaon firedancer for my Father'd day Luau. They were amazing. The costumes were gorgeous and so were the dancers. Everyone enjoyed them immensely. They really made my Luau perfect. Thank you Aloha Hula!
--Marlo M.
Ozone Park, NY
6/15/2008
Click here for more client feedback
UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, October 25, 2008
7:00PM - Anniversary
Clark, NJ
Sunday, November 16, 2008
12:00PM - Three Finger Poi Performancce
, CT
PAST APPEARANCES:
Friday, October 03, 2008
4:30PM - Children's Birthday Party
New York, NY
Saturday, September 27, 2008
3:00PM - Luau
Forest Hills, NY
Saturday, September 06, 2008
7:00PM - Christopher's 3rd bday
, NY
Saturday, September 06, 2008
2:00PM - 5 year old bday party
Brooklyn, NY
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
5:00PM - Manhattan School of Music Back to School Luau
New York, NY
Sunday, August 31, 2008
8:00PM - Pre-Labor Day Lu'au
Amytiville, NY
Thursday, August 28, 2008
8:00PM - Hotel
New York, NY
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
4:00PM - University of New Haven Back to School Luau
New Haven, CT
Sunday, August 24, 2008
5:00PM - Concordia College-Conservatory
Bronxville, NY
Friday, August 22, 2008
9:30PM - Surprise 21st bday
North Bellmore, NJ
Saturday, August 16, 2008
1:00PM - Twins' bday party
Union, NJ
Click here for more past appearances
|
Please note, in addition to New York, Aloha Hula NYC also serves the surrounding towns of Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island City, Union City, Weehawken, Flushing, North Bergen, West New York, Bayonne, Kearny, Secaucus, Staten Island, Cliffside Park, Fairview, Jamaica, Bronx, Edgewater, Harrison, Newark, North Arlington, Ridgefield, Fort Lee, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, Palisades Park, Ridgewood, Belleville, Carlstadt and many other locations in and around the New York area.
|
