Great job this week! We learned the second verse of "To You Sweetheart, Aloha" and finished the song. There are some common movements between the first and second verse, so I am hoping that this verse was easier to learn.
To recap, new footwork that we need:
- Kaholo
- Ka'o
- Kahela (new for this verse): Right foot stretches out to form a 45 degree angle from the body. Repeat on left side.
We also learned new hand gestures:
- Dream: Put your hands together at the side of your head as if you are sleeping.
- Tonight: Start with your arms extended on one side. Move one of your arms in an arc over your head.
- Pray: Put your hands together in front of you as if you are praying.
Don't get frustrated if you don't get it the first time. My martial arts sensei once said "This is a 20-year technique." These hulas may take a session to learn, but you learn something new everytime you dance them.
For next week, we'll review the song, but we'll take time to write the steps. Bring a pen and some extra paper (a notebook is probably better). I will bring a print-out of the lyrics to help you with your notes (I forgot to hand them out next week).
A me ke aloha! A hui hoi! (With love! Until we meet again!)
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