DC Luau Entertainment is specialized in authentic Hula and Tahitian dances. Our professional group has captivated audiences throughout MD, VA and DC showcasing the beautiful, colorful and exciting traditional Polynesian dances. In addition to the traditional and modern Polynesian performances, we also offer catering, authentic ice shaving from Hawaii and lei greeters.

DC Luau Entertainment is the leading entertainment group specialized in Luaus in the Washington Metro area, providing as many as twelve performances in just one weekend.

Hurry up and book your next Luau Party! Our talented staff will bring the entire Island atmosphere and share the Aloha spirit with you. Your corporate or private event will have a truly exotic and tropical touch at any time of the year! Let us ensure your guests are truly entertained with lots of audience participation.

NuiNani Makaha is the leader and Artistic Director of DC Luau Entertainment and the Makaha Group, established in Washington DC since 2003. DC Luau Entertainment is the former BLE Polynesian Division that has performed and mesmerized audiences from back yard luaus, to corporate and government events, such as NASA, NAVAL REASEARCH LABORATORY, THE U.S. NAVY, THE WASHINGTON TIMES, NARA, ANDREWS AFB, UNITED STATES TREASURY, NATIONAL ZOO, ROTARY CLUB, WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER. We have also provided a luau and performed for celebrities, like JERRY STACKHOUSE and CHRIS SAMUELS.

Nuinani received many awards for her participation in events such as The 2008 Asian Pacific Heritage Month Program for the Minor Safety and Health Administration, and the Pangaea Frederick-A Festival celebrating our Heritage among others.

Of Portuguese descent, NuiNani has many talents, including dance, music and fine arts. The Portuguese arrived in the Islands to labor in the plantations between 1878 and 1913, and are responsible for the introduction of the ukulele to Hawaii. The origins of this little instrument, which has lots of music inside, are the "braga" or "cavaco". Soon, it gained a great popularity throughout Polynesia, and especially in the Hawaiian Islands. Even though, the ukulele is a little different from its ancestor the cavaco, the Portuguese can still be credited with this incredible addition to the wonderful Hawaiian songs.

At first NuiNani learned Hula on the beautiful Island of Kauai and her goal is to graduate in Hawaiian culture at the Kauai Community College . NuiNani occasionally returns to Kauai to teach workshops at The Koloa Dance community.

NuiNani welcomes all audiences, regardless of faith, ethnicity or culture. She feels very lucky to be able to work in an area that she really loves. Through the authentic Hula dance, she is able to express herself, entertain and bring the true aloha sprit to all your guests in a simple, alluring and captivating way. Her dance and chants will engage audiences of all ages with a lot of audience participation. NuinNani believes that hula is sacred, but you still can respect and share this spirituality while performing.

NuiNaini is proud of her vast collection of authentic Polynesian costumes, providing customers with a broad selection for their events.

In her spare time, NuiNani enjoys spending quality time with her 3 cats and playing the piano and ukulele.