Hula: The Heart and Soul of Hawai'i I. Introduction A. Hook/Attention Grabber: Aloha! B. Thesis: Today, I will be showing you some basics on how to hula dance. C. Preview of Main Points: 1. First, I will go over a few dance techniques. 2. Second, I will show you some props/instruments dancers use in their routine/dance. 3. Finally, I will go over how it benefits your health. Transition 1: First, let's go over a few techniques that dancers incorporate in their dances. II. First Main Point A. A common
changed after World War II, when the Asians within literature, and Arts as different sources created a different standard of ‘normal’ and ‘modern’ within the western cultures. In the film Sayonnara Hana Ogi is considered exotic until she assimilates, hula from being banned became popularized, and these have been seemed as normal in culture. Another sacred dance that has become normalized and introduced is the traditional Filipino dance the singkil, performed by students
telescopes and shopping malls. Foreigners capitalize on Hawaiian practices such as hula, making a mockery of the tradition. The state and counties of Hawaii grant large amounts of monies to non-Hawaiian concepts. Even though there are many individuals and organizations across the state of Hawai‘i that try to maintain the Hawaiian practices,
very close to a partner. In Hawaii the mele chant was a traditional storytelling dance that was used to teach understanding of physical and spiritual life to the next generation. The Hawaiian Hula is very similar to the Mele dance. They both use hip movements and hands for telling stories. The hula uses
rhythmic finish. Now comes the Hawaiian dance where hula is their traditional dance, and it is steeped in ancient traditions with a fascinating and intricate history that is only made more intriguing give the storytelling element of the different dances (Gibbs, 2015). Hula dance is a beloved and cherished cultural tradition on the Hawaiian Islands. It requires dancers to move their hips, not like the Samoan and Tongan, which they don’t. Different hula dances are not only about the story of different
Sand, sun, and surf are the three main things that come to one’s mind when they think about Hawaii. Known for its beautiful and tropical scenery, Hawaii has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. From dancing the hula to eating their traditional foods, it is clear to see why people love the differing culture of the state. In fact, Hawaii is the only state in the United States that is immense with Polynesian culture. Many elements of what makes Hawaii so appealing, and somewhat
game is a mix between Netball, hula hooping, hurdles (hence the name!), soccer and basketball. The game is aimed at children aged from 12-19. It can be played on a netball court or a basketball court. Hurdball improves your fitness and your sense of self. In this article, I will be taking about Hurdball, its fitness components, how it improves your fitness and sense of self. Hurdball is a game, newly come into the fitness world. The game is a mix between Netball, hula hooping hurdles, soccer, football
involves the well-known Hula. “The Hula imitates the rolling waves of the beach and the moves are expressions of what Hawaii is, a land of beauty, grace, and spirituality” according to http://www.waimea.com/culture.html. This dance also part of the Religion of the kānaka maoli, and Hawaiʻi maoli people because they believe that the first Hula was performed by a God however it through time the Hula became more for entertainment and celebrations. There are two styles of the Hula according to http://www
wonderful, beautiful and delightful wilderness. Hawaii has a amazing history and tradition of their islands. One of Hawaii's traditions is the hula, a dance designated to their beautiful, grace, and spirituality.
Kiara Ke’oluokalani Wilsey, Giving Back to Hawai’i I plan to give back to Hawai’i by teaching the younger generations hula and tahitian. These will help our community become more entwined with their culture whether they are hawaiian or not. Being entwined with their Hawaiian culture can change them and make them realize things that they never knew before. At this time I currently assists my kumu Lani Isaacs with teaching the younger children their culture, where it comes from and what their