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Luau Male Line Dancer(Casual)
Company : Highgate
Location : Lahaina, HI, 96761
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Compensation Type
HourlyHighgate Hotels
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.
With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com
Overview
The Luau Male Dancer / Fire Knife Dancer will work under the supervision of the Luau Stage Manager and work in conjunction with the Luau Show Line Captains to assist with the daily operations of the Luau Show. An integral part of their responsibility is maintaining the performance standards as directed by the Luau Artistic Director.
The Luau Male Dancer / Fire Knife Dancer provides professional authentic Hawaiian/Polynesian songs, dances or skits, performances before, during and after the show. Provides excellent guest experience.
Responsibilities
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- Must attend and participate in all scheduled rehearsals and trainings for the show as required.
- Must attend all pre-shift and post shift meetings.
- Must perform all assigned pre-shift and post shift duties including but not limited to cleaning the dressing room and backstage areas before and after the show.
- Responsible for ensuring the daily preparations for the Luau Show are in order, i.e., costumes and equipment.
- Responsible to follow the daily performance schedule (line up) for each show.
- Responsible to ensure you are dressed in accordance to the standards of each number of the show.
- Responsible to maintain the quality of the choreography for each performance.
- Responsible to ensure all equipment/instruments, costumes, and supplies are kept in good condition.
- Perform the lei greeting and picture taking with guests.
- Participates with the Imu ceremony as needed.
- Performs the torch lighting ceremony when in operation.
- Performs the pre-show.
- Responsible to learn and perform all the dance numbers and songs of the show.
- Assist the other dancers to learn and perform all the dance numbers and songs of the show.
- Responsible for making your own accessories and adornments using the fresh greens including but not limited to:
- Ti leaf skirts, leggings, neck
- Kupe’e
- Tahitian hip and hei
- Other items as required.
- Responsible for caring and maintaining costumes for each dance number, including accessories.
- Responsible to assist the immediate supervisor to gather the costumes for weekly washing.
- Responsible for supplying and maintaining your own personal items needed for all performances of the show, including but not limited to:
- Hair spray, water bottle spray.
- Brush, horse brush, comb.
- Rubber bands for hair (must be same color as hair)
- Black biker shorts
- Black bikini-style underwear
- Other items as directed by supervisor/manager.
- Must provide an excellent guest experience for overall guest satisfaction.
- Must attend and participate in all department and company required meetings/training.
- Must perform other duties as directed by supervisor/management.
Qualifications
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Frequently asked questions
A Luau Male Line Dancer in Lahaina engages in rehearsals, costume preparation, and performance maintenance daily to ensure authentic Hawaiian entertainment. Responsibilities include participating in ceremonies like the torch lighting and interacting with guests to create memorable experiences in a dynamic luau environment.
Mastery of traditional Polynesian dances, stamina for multiple shows, and the ability to craft fresh, authentic costume adornments are crucial. Strong guest engagement and teamwork with show captains also enhance the dancer’s contribution to a vibrant luau atmosphere.
Performers can advance by mastering choreography leadership, moving into luau stage management, or branching into cultural entertainment coordination. Developing skills in costume design and guest interaction often opens doors to broader roles in Hawaiian performance arts and hospitality.
Highgate’s emphasis on authentic cultural presentation and high performance standards requires dancers to maintain rigorous rehearsal attendance and costume care. The company’s global hospitality approach adds expectations for polished guest engagement and adherence to a professional luau show schedule.
Highgate leverages its extensive portfolio to promote authentic Hawaiian cultural experiences through luau performances. The dancer role supports brand storytelling by delivering professional shows that enhance guest satisfaction and complement the company’s lifestyle hotel brand strategies.
Luau Male Line Dancers in Lahaina typically earn hourly wages ranging from $15 to $25, reflecting the specialized nature of cultural performances. This pay aligns competitively with other dance and entertainment roles in Hawaii’s vibrant tourism sector.
Lahaina’s status as a tourist hub creates steady demand for authentic luau performers, but high competition exists due to cultural significance and seasonal fluctuations. Dancers with strong Polynesian dance skills and reliability tend to stand out in this niche market.
Given Lahaina’s traffic patterns and island geography, dancers often prioritize proximity to show venues to manage early call times and late finishes. Many prefer living nearby or using efficient local transport to ensure punctuality for rehearsals and performances.
Dancers are expected to supply grooming essentials like hair spray and brushes, as well as black biker shorts and bikini-style underwear. They also craft and care for fresh green adornments such as ti leaf skirts, kupe’e, and other traditional accessories essential for authentic presentation.
Strict adherence to choreography and costume quality ensures show consistency. Dancers must attend rehearsals, maintain equipment, and uphold guest interaction standards, all reflecting the Artistic Director’s vision and preserving the cultural integrity of the luau experience.