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Our Story

Aloha, Talofa, and Welcome!

 
As the Tri-State Area's original largest and longest running full-service Polynesian Entertainment Group, the South Pacific Island Dancers have been the leaders in Live Luau Entertainment and Polynesian Dance Education for over 40 consecutive years!  
 
We are a native Polynesian family coming to you straight from the village of Falefa on the beautiful island of Western Samoa. Founded by High Chief Sikopu "Scope" Savaiinaea-Ulugia and his late wife Colleen Savaiinaea in 1982, the reputable South Pacific Island Dancers have proudly remained 100% family owned & operational under the same business name for over four decades! Throughout the years we have continuously and successfully provided the best authentic & unparalleled Polynesian Luau Entertainment throughout the entire Tri-State Area, as well as many areas beyond the East Coast & Worldwide!
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A message from the Savaiinaea Family:
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As a family, we take tremendous pride in our pacific heritage and have a passion in sharing the love and beauty of our culture with all we meet! We dedicate all of our time to ensure that our clients, students, audiences, and prospective clients are offered the most authentic, traditional, and professional Polynesian Luau Entertainment options and Dance Education available on the East Coast! 
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"All the way from the Island of Paulsboro, NJ"
 
Let us bring Polynesia to you!
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Owners
Chief Sikopu "Scope" Savaiinaea-Ulugia
Katie Savaiinaea-Elisaia
& the entire Savaiinaea-Ulugia & Elisaia Families
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authentic luau in nj native polynesian dancers
Founder - Chief Sikopu Savaiinaea
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