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THE HULA - THE REVISED EDITION BOOK

Our Price: $26.00

#B454

Author Jerry Hopkins - 181 pages - Black-White & Color Photos - Hardcover.

     Hawai'i in the 1970s was a vibrant time; a Hawaiian Renaissance was being led, in part, by the renewed popularity of and interest in hula as an integral part of Hawaiian culture. The Hula was originally written by Jerry Hopkins in 1978, with assistance from Rebecca Kamili'ia Erikson, and it has been a significant narrative on the dance form ever since. Hopkins's book was the first to offer readers a comprehensive history of hula aimed at a general audience.
     Three decades later, The Hula has not been superseded. This reissue of The Hula has been updated and edited by Hawaiian music and hula expert Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman and enhanced by poignant photographs and graphics, makes an overview of hula once again available to new generations of hula dancers, cultural enthusiasts and fans alike.
     This revised edition incorporates the same graphics as the original, but has been completely redesigned.

KUMU HULA: ROOTS AND BRANCHES BOOK

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#B451
Dr. Ishmael W. Stagner - 152 pages - Color Photos - 7" x 10" - Softcover

KUMU HULA: Roots and Branches explores the ancient origins of hula and the ties between Hawaiians of generations past and present, as preserved by various schools of kumu hula and students. In understanding hula and centuries of tradition, the reader gains an insight into the true Hawaiian experience, replete with historical references, cultural sensitivities, mythology, religion, and inspiring individuals.
This excellent book covers all aspects of hula including: history of the hula from ancient times to the present, myths, hula protocol and halau practices, various levels of hula from beginner to expert, types of hula, various hula body movements and steps, hula implements, costumes and adornments, standards for judging hula competitions, hula genealogies with biographies of notable kumu hula including Hattie Au, Olana Clark A'i, Aloha Dalire, Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Chinky Mahoe, plus a glossary of hula terms and a bibliography.

THE GIRLS IN THE KAPAHAKA BOOK

Our Price: $17.00

#B474
Angie Belcher - 9" x 7.25" - 32 pages - color illustrations - softcover

The Girls in the Kapahaka is a lovely picture story book for young children. It's an easy to read, repetitive phrase book, about the girls in a Maori kapahaka group and the people and processes that helped the girls finally perform on stage. "These are the poi that circled and twirled above the heads of the singing girls who wore the piupiu that swished and swirled..." There's also a glossary of the Maori words used in the book.

TWELVE DAYS OF HULA BOOK

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A COUNTING BOOK FROM HAWAII
Beth Greenway - 8.25" x 9.25" - 30 pages - color illustrations - hardcover

"On the third day of hula my Kumu gave to me: three ti leaf skirts, two uli uli and a hula bag from a hala tree". So goes this delightful Hula twist on the famous song. Count from one to twelve as the hula bag is filled with ukulele, ginger lei, ipu heke, puili, ili ili and more! Color illustrations on every page of cute little hula girls with their hula implements and costumes.

CHRISTMAS DANCES HAWAIIAN STYLE CHOREOGRAPHIES BOOKLET

CHRISTMAS DANCES HAWAIIAN STYLE CHOREOGRAPHIES BOOKLET

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Virginia Kealani Davran - 8-1/2" x 11" - 27 pages - Spiral Bound Softcover Booklet

Here are 13 fun hula routines for the holidays choreographed by the late Virginia Kealani Davran. Each Christmas routine is presented with precise instructions for each foot and hip movement, arm and hand gestures, plus song lyrics. The dances vary in difficulty from beginner to advanced, several use Hawaiian dance implements, some are perfect for children, and most have an album referenced where each song can be found. Also included are complete written instructions for all basic hula steps and hand gestures.

1.Mele Kalikimaka (uli uli), 2.Christmas Luau (puili/uli uli), 3.Christmas Island, 4.Here Comes Santa in a Red Canoe, 5.White Christmas, 6.Santa Claus is Coming to Town, 7.It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (candles), 8.We Need a Little Christmas (puili), 9.Silver Bells (bells), 10.Kani Kani Pele (Jingle Bells) (uli uli), 11.Deck the Halls (Tahitian-style otea - ii iis), 12.Silent Night (Siitting), 13.Little Drummer Boy (ipu).

HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS PEARLS - HOLIDAY HULA CHOREOGRAPHIES

HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS PEARLS - HOLIDAY HULA CHOREOGRAPHIES

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Charmaine - 8-1/2" x 11" - 13 pages - Softcover Booklet

13 page booklet has 8 holiday hula choreographies presented with clear instructions broken down into hip and foot movements, arm and hand gestures, and song lyrics. Albums are referenced where each song is available. Designed for beginner to intermediate dancers. White Christmas, Silent Night, Santa's Hula, Hawaiian Santa, Christmas Chopsticks, Numbah One Day Of Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka, and Auld Lang Syne.

HAKA - UNIQUE NEW ZEALAND BOOK

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Wira Gardiner - 7-1/4" x 7-1/4" - 138 pages - black & white & color photos / illustrations - Softcover - Second Edition

Haka explores the unique Maori tradition from its origins in the mists of time and looks at its place in legend and in the early Maori world. It discusses various haka types, origins and importance of "Ka mate!", and how this special haka has been used in war and sport. This book also explains the new All Black haka "Kapa o Pango".

THE HULA KAHIKO COLLECTION BOOK

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Kim Taylor Reece - 8" x 8" - 92 pages - black & white photos - Softcover

Kim Taylor Reece captures the power and essence of the ancient style Hawaiian Hula (Kahiko) in this collection of beautiful sepia-toned images that have the look of early 19th century uncensored photographs. The male and female dancers are caught in exciting portrayals of the tropical settings, costumes, poses, expressions, and sensuality of the historic hula. The traditional hula dancers wear authentic costumes of grass, ti leaf or cloth pa'u skirts without tops, and are adorned by lush flower lei and headpieces.

MELE HULA WORKBOOK

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Mahealani Uchiyama - 8-1/2" x 11" - 50 pages - Softcover / spiral bound

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.

ORI THE DANCE OF TAHITI BOOK & DVD

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Mahealani Uchiyama - 8-1/2" x 11" - 50 pages - Softcover with DVD

This manual of Ori Tahiti includes an overview of the types of dances, history of the dance, format of a traditional performance, musical instruments, costuming, a glossary of the basic hip isolations and steps, and a DVD of examples of the styles of Tahitian dance. Required reading for all Ori Tahiti students of Halau KaUaTuahine.

ART OF THE HULA BOOK

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Allan Seiden - 10-1/2" x 10" - 120 pages - color photos - Softcover

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, King Kalakaua, accompanying implements, hula kitsch, hula art, and much more. Highly recommended.

HULA POCKET GUIDE PAMPHLET

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#B418

12 page,4" by 9" With photos and illustrations throughout, this pocket guide details the traditions and legends of hula. The guide explains the importance and meaning of the hula implements, costumes, and different types of lei.

Also featured is an extensive glossary of Hawaiian words and a calendar of annual hula events - a must for hula lovers!

STORY OF HULA BOOK & CD

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Carla Golembe - 8-3/4" x 11-1/4" - 32 pages - Hardcover

With vivid, whimsical illustrations and lyrical writing, Carla Golembe shares the history, meaning, and spirit of hula. The words and pictures pair together in much the same way that the chants and movements of hula complement each other, and the accompanying read-along CD further immerses readers and listeners in the joy of the dance.

GAMES & DANCES OF THE MAORI BOOK

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A. Armstrong - 8" x 10" - 92 pages - color / black & white photos / illustrations - Softcover

Complete background and instructions for long and short poi balls (single and double), stick games, action songs and dances, haka (men's posture dances), and the welcome ceremony. Also several choreographies, costuming, and games. Many illustrations of each movement, plus color photos of authentically costumed dancers.

HAKA A LIVING TRADITION BOOK - Second Edition

HAKA A LIVING TRADITION BOOK - Second Edition

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W. Gardiner - 8-1/4" x 11-1/4" - 144 pages - black & white and color photos / illustrations - Softcover

Second Edition

An introduction to haka, the passionately shouted posture dance of the Maori men (and women). Descriptions and characteristics of the various kinds of haka, facial expressions, its role in Maori culture and legend, how the dance has changed over the years, plus several complete haka texts with English translations including Ka Mate.