Aloha! Here is everything you Need to Know about our fire Finale Dance!!

We are a company of female dancers who perform Hawaiian-style hula dancing with no fire.  At the end of our show we have our GRAND FIRE FINALE (optional) which consists of 1 male FIRE KNIFE dancer and 1 of the female hula dancers already booked in your show will perform a fire dance as well.

It's the typical finale in all Hawaiian shows in Hawaii and we perform at over 100 events in Ontario each year   It's a great short fire section but makes all the difference as he is the " male fire warrior" in an all-female hula show. 

We hope you can have our Grand Fire Finale at your event because it will make your guest’s night and it makes all the difference in our show. 

Fire Performance Details

Grand Fire Finale Total Time: 8 - 10 Minutes

MALE FIRE KNIFE WARRIOR DANCE

Length of the fire performance:  4 minutes

Description of his performance:  The performer stands in one spot usually in the centre of a performance area far away from spectators and he spins the staff that is of fire around his body and through his legs.  It is just a way of showing of his warrior skills in the Hawaiian culture. 

Fire Tool:  2.8 foot staff with kevlar on either end…called a FIRE STAFF.




FEMALE FIRE POI BALL OF NEW ZEALAND DANCE

Length of performance: 4 minutes

Description of her performance:  The performer stands in one spot usually in the centre of a performance area far away from spectators and she spins the poi balls around her body and makes intricate patterns in the air.  It is a dance that started as a way to train their wrists for war in Ancient New Zealand. 

Fire Tool: Fire Poi are Kevlar wicked heads, the size of a tennis ball, which are attached to chains about 1.5 feet in length. The dancer has 1 in each hand.

Type of Fuel used to light fire tools: Colemans’ Fuel so we don’t create a lot of smoke.  

Coleman’s fuel is A flammable gas white gas that is regularly used as fuel for camping stoves and lanterns. Coleman’s fuel will burn cleaner than other choices and is easiest for starting your appliance. Coleman’s fuel will not give off black smoke or toxic fumes, something that you will experience with regular gas and with kerosene.

Does the Hawaiian Dance Company have any fire safety protocols?

Yes we have 2 things that we always bring with us for fire safety:

  1. Fire Extinguisher (We have never had to use it!)

  2. Fire Safety Blanket that we use to put our fire tools out. (It takes a quick 5 seconds to put our fire tools out!)

Ventilation during the short fire performance. 

For ventilation, if you want to keep doors or windows in the hall or room open that would be great but again the performance is so quick that the air quality is not compromised. 

Where have you performed before? 

We have performed indoors and outdoors at many event spaces and hopes across Ontario. 

  • Film Sets

  • Westin Hotels

  • Marriott Hotels

  • Jack Astors

  • Privately owned banquet halls, event centre and restaurants all across Ontario

  • Stay tuned for a full list soon to come. 

 

 
 
 
 

FIre Staff

The tool is  a staff with wicks on both end. The wicked material is soaked in liquid fuel and lit on fire as part of cultural or ceremonial dances. 

Our staff is made from carbon steel that has been heat treated to a temper finish to increase flexibility and resist bending. 

• 1" diameter shaft made of aircraft grade black anodized Aluminum Tubing for strength & durability. 
• Padded Grips provides comfort, heat resistance and moisture absorption for good grip.

Measurements:

Actual length (measured from end to end) - 34"

Weight: 39 ounces each

 

FIre Poi Balls

The tool is 1.5 feet chains with wicks the size of a tennis ball on the ends. The wicked material is soaked in liquid fuel and lit on fire as part of cultural or ceremonial dances. 

Monkey Fist poi wicks are large sphere-shaped knots made out of 1/2" Kevlar rope with an absorbent Kevlar core. They are very popular in the fire community due to their comfortable weight, long burn time and the comet-like tails they create while being spun.

Sold in pairs.

Poi Weight: 5.7oz (Heads Only)

All of our Poi are made using the high quality materials and are designed to withstand abuse from ongoing drops and tosses, providing you with years of enjoyment. Each poi design is engineered for optimal spinning dynamics and balance.

 

Fuel

We use a safe alternative to gas called camping fuel. This  fuel is used primarily for fueling lanterns and camp stoves. Additionally, it is a popular fuel for fire dancing.

What Fire Safety Procedures does The Hawaiian Dance Company take?

  • a fire safety person that stands by with a fire extinguisher  Note:  We have never had to use our fire extinguisher ever before

  • a fire blanket is laid out on the floor nearby to the fire performer.  This is what he uses to put his fire out at the end of his performance. 

 

 

 

Pictures & Video of OUr FIre DanceS

More pictures and video to come.

NOTE:  In this video you will see a female also spinning fire. Please look for the quick clip right at the beginning of this video of the male fire performer spinning the staff around his body to see what we will be doing.  Thanks.  An updated video is soon to come.