Da Hula Wahine is back!!!
I have a new five-class session at Levity Fitness which started last week. Since the classes are two-hours long, I think we can cover at least two songs for the series.
We're starting the session with "Little Grass Shack". This is a popular Hapa-Haole song. We're using the two versions: -- the one that we use in our halau (slower) and the one that was recorded by Lisa Loeb in Lilo and Stitch.
For this song, we will be using the following basic steps:
- Kaholo: This is the most basic step. Step to the right, step together, step again, and together. Repeat to the left.
- Kahela: Foot stretches out to form a 45 degree angle from the body.
- Kalakaua: (also known as the Kawelu) - Cha-cha like steps. Usually done one facing left, and then to the right.
- Ka'o: The sway on steroids. Make a figure-8 with your hips, as if you're drilling your legs down the ground.
- Lele: Walking (and swaying at the same time)
Make sure you familiarize yourselves with the lyrics to memorize the choreography. The hand gestures match the words, since the hula dancers usually provide the illustrations to the chanters, and now the musicians.
Remember: there is no class next week for the 4th of July holiday. I will see you on the 7th.
A hui hoi.
