An excellent basic resource for the serious hula student! Here is brief background information about the origins of Hawaii, its people, and the hula, pre-contact traditions, gods, kapu system, the Monarchy, traditional halau practices, various types of hula, costuming, hula etiquette, a glossary of hula commands and footwork, plus resources
Complete easy-to-follow choreographies, lyrics, English translations, and background information for 14 well-known ancient Hawaiian chants, plus an appendix of hula gestures, dance steps, and terminology: E Ho Mai, Ho'opuka E Ka La Ma Ka Hikina, Aia La O Pele I Hawaii, Kawika, Lili'u E, Ula No Weo, Nohili, Kalakaua, Ano'ai Ku'u Wehi, Ke Lei Mai La, E Ho'i Ke Aloha I Ni'ihau, Halehale Ke Aloha and He Mele No Ka Ua Tuahine.
A study of the genre of ancient hula that is accompanied by the ipu/ipu heke, that predates the so-called modern hula of the Kalakaua era. Includes background, mele, terms, classifications, implements used, accompanying hula steps, and Hula Pele; plus vintage photos, a bibliography, and a discography.
In words and lots of glorious color photos; here is the story of the hula from ancient times to the present: its origins and meaning, pre- and post-contact hula, the Pele legends, the evolution of the dance, Kalakaua, accompanying implements, hula kitsch, hula art, and much more. Highly recommended.
Portrays the beauty of the hula through exquisite photographic images and educates the reader of the many disciplines necessary to properly execute the dance. Includes hula terminology and commands, instructions for hula steps and for making ti leaf and grass skirts, various types of hula, and implements used.
