Halau hula is a school in which the Hawaiian dance form called hula is taught. Hula (ˈhuːlə is a dance form accompanied by chant or song It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there Within the halau hula, there are three categories that individuals are placed in. The kumu hula or teacher conducts the class and is usually the founding member of the halau hula. Hula (ˈhuːlə is a dance form accompanied by chant or song It was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there There is an alaka'i or assistant teacher who helps the teacher conduct class but is not the achieved status of kumu at this point. The haumana or student is the individual who learns and uses the instructions given by the kumu.
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History
In ancient times, halau hula training was strict. Haumana were put on kapu or forbidden rules of conduct which banned the cutting of hair and the practicing of any kind of sexual activity. The Hawaiian word kapu is usually translated as "forbidden" Sexual abstinence is the practice of voluntarily refraining from some or all aspects of Sexual activity. Presently halau hula each have their own set of rules for their haumana. Many halau hula today still enforce the ancient kapu of cutting one's hair.
Curriculum
Four basic steps are commonly used in all halau hula. The kaholo, or travel step consists of four beats. This step is usually very abundant when a mele or song is danced, the kaholo is usually the dance step that is used during the musical measures between the verses of songs.
The hela is a step occupying a one beat count and requires one to point out one foot at a time in front of one's body while keeping the feet on the ground. The foot is an Anatomical structure found in many Animals It is the terminal portion of a limb which bears weight and allows Locomotion.
The uwehe is done by lightly stepping on one foot then elevating both heels and kicking knees out in a 45 degree angle. This step is usually done in two beats.
The ami requires the dancer to rotate their hips in a circular motion while keeping both feet firmly planted on the ground. This is a basic step that may be choreographed into a mele during a point in the verse that either expresses love or lovemaking.
All of the basic steps in hula require the shoulders to remain steady and both knees to be in a bent position at all times. In Human anatomy, the shoulder joint comprises the part of the body where the Humerus attaches to the Scapula.
Notable halau hula
- Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, Kumu Hula Sonny Ching (Honolulu)
- Halau Hula Olana, Kumu Hula Howard and Olana Ai (Pearl City, Hawaii)
- Hula Halau 'O Kamuela, Kumu Hula Kaui Kamana'o (Kalihi/Waimanalo, Hawaii)
- Na Lei 'O Kaholoku, Kumu Hula Nani Lim Yap and Leialoha Amina (Kohala, Hawaii)
- Halau Hula a Kawika laua 'o Leinani, Kumu Hula Kawika Viloria and Leinani Viloria (Los Angeles)
- Keali'i 'O Nalani, Kumu Hula Keali'i Ceballos (Los Angeles)
- Aloha 'Aina, Kumu Hula Verena Kainz (Salzburg, Austria)
References
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