I'M
LUKE

I
AM
a Fire Knife dancer and model based in Chicago.
Active in the performing arts for over 15 years, I've created my own unique dance style by fusing the ancient Polynesian artistry of Siva Afi and the contemporary beats of American hiphop. With my degree in IT and passion for entrepreneurship, I hope working between the lines of tech and entertainment will allow me to explore the limits of Fire Knife by incorporating it into modern culture while honoring and acknowledging its traditional origin. I really believe it can turn into a whole new genre of art, so I’m here to explore that head-on.
MY
MISSION
is inspiring people to explore diversity through new experiences, perspectives, and skillsets.
MY
JOURNEY
has been full of turns.
See where I've been, where I'm at, and where I'm going.
- Signed with Lily's Talent Agency in Chicago.
- Auditioned for hundreds of commercials, print work, musicals, and film.
- Performed in all of my school plays, musicals, and performances.

4-year-old me in the news for my role as Tam in Miss Saigon
Simultaneously I had been working as a golf caddie at Bryn Mawr Country Club for about 7 years, resulting in being awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies.

Me posing at the 2019 BMW Championship
As a professional dancer with Hōkūle'a, I've performed for hundreds of clientele across the Chicagoland area to date.

Hōkūle'a Siva Afi dancers posing after a show.
For my entire adolescence, I was constantly praised for my appearance and what I could provide on stage that I never felt as if I was useful beyond that. I wanted to prove there was more to me, so I worked toward an IT degree with a focus on UI/UX design.

I turned my suite into a calisthenics gym!

Dinner with my host family in Barcelona, eating American burgers.

Me doing a headstand on the cliff of Trolltunga, Norway.

Photo of me with my research participants in London, U.K.

My team of developers at the UIUC Engineering open house.
At this time I also became member of Genesis, a community of Gen-Z startup founders, entrepreneurs, and creatives aiming to build impactful businesses and make change in the world. I started getting more involved by hosting events with them throughout the summer.

GENESIS members at our Lakefront Lū'au Event in Chicago

The official logo of Embers Entertainment.
After some tough conversations with myself, I ultimately decided it felt right for me to return to the entertainment industry full time. Starting in October I began making content on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok exclusively on my fire dancing journey.
To compliment my focus on Embers Entertainment, I now work full time with Hōkūle'a Academy as a professional dancer, IT director, and show host.

Me Hula dancing at a Hōkūle'a show.
My journey involves many twists and turns but, ultimately, I feel like I've found the direction I want to take my life for the next several years and I'm really happy. I'm working hard on some big projects that I'm excited to announce soon.
My name Luke Embers signifies my dedication to Fire Knife and the impact I hope to bring long after my flame has been extinguished. This births my mantra:
Be What Remains.
I appreciate you for being here.

Vous avez entendu mon histoire, il est maintenant temps pour le monde d'entendre la vôtre.