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Polynesian dancer Kim Smith, left, and lead dancer Tiffany Dixon finish up preparations inside the poolside hotel room that serves as the women's dressing room before the Imperial Luau held at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. Many of the costumes used in the show are handmade. View photo »
Luau creator and host Rozita Lee stands side stage during the Imperial Luau held poolside at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. The luau has been held at the Imperial Palace since 1991. View photo »
Samoan dancer Foi Tuitama, left, performs a warrior dance during the Imperial Luau held poolside at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. View photo »
Theresa Norman of Boston, Ma. does the "hang loose" hand gesture during a crowd participation segment of the Imperial Luau held poolside at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. View photo »
Angela Batula does a Hawaiian dance during an Imperial Luau in May. The luaus, held twice weekly during the warmer months, feature dances of Pacific Island nations, plus tropical drinks and delicacies. View photo »
Samoan dancer Foi Tuitama performs a warrior dance during the Imperial Luau held poolside at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. View photo »
Crowd member Linda Knadle, left, of Pardeeville, Wis. dances with Polynesian dancer Peniamina Lave during the Imperial Luau held poolside at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. Crowd members with birthdays and anniversaries were called up to the front and had a chance to dance with Polynesian dancers during one part of the show. View photo »
Polynesian dancers Nani Ayakawa, from left, Tiffany Dixon, Roxanna Ayakawa, and Kim Smith perform during the Imperial Luau held poolside at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. View photo »
Samoan dancer Foi Tuitama, left, performs a fire knife dance during the Imperial Luau held poolside at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. View photo »
Polynesian dancer H. Tuipelehake poses with Ann Kerzie, left, and Jolanda Carlvin, both of Las Vegas, following the Imperial Luau held poolside at the Imperial Palace's Shangri-la pool. Many of the dancers stuck around after the show for photos with the crowd. View photo »
Tue, Jul 1, 2008 (2 a.m.)
The Imperial Luau has been held on the roof of the Imperial Palace Casino, poolside since 1991. The luau features a live band, several styles of South Pacific dance, a buffet feast and fruity drinks galore.
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