Session 1, Class 6 - December 20, 2011

Mahalo for supporting my hula class this session. We had a really great last class and reviewed the items that we learned this session. Godiva chocolates also helped. We also warmed up to Kawika, a hula kahiko that we will learn in the future.

Also, apologies for missing the 5th class post. It is the holidays after all and things to get really busy. Here's some notes from that class:

New footwork:

- `Uwehe (oo weh' heh) - step with one foot (usually the right first). When both feet are on the ground, both knees pushed forward and the heels are raised. Remember the hips are swaying when all this is happening. Repeat with left. It's actually easier to do than write. `Uwehe means to open, reveal or uncover.

-Ami in a circle - also known as an ami moku. You can do this by making a T with your feet when you start to pivot. As you do this, make the back curvy part of your ami. Complete the ami once you are facing the new direction. Moku means island.


Next session, I am planning to teach To You Sweetheart, Aloha, but I may change my mind. We'll keep reviewing Hanalei Moon, but a new hula will allow us to expand our hula repertoire.

A hui hoi!

Session 1, Class 4 - December 6, 2011

Sorry for the delay in my blog post this week -- but the holidays are upon us, and the chores are piling up.

Fortunately, there is nothing new to blog this week. With the new visiting students last week (Mahalo for the mai tais), we reviewed basics and the first two verses of Hanalei Moon. Please refer to our first class's blog for basic steps.

We'll continue refining Hanalei Moon until the end of the session. Remember, the goal for this session is to memorize Hanalei Moon, so practice, practice, practice...

I may have a surprise hula for tomorrow.

A hui hoi!