Hula. Storytelling through Dance!

In any dance form, there is always a story being told. Whether in Hip Hop, Jazz or Modern. A story of sadness, happiness or even betrayal can be told in dance form through its choreography. Hula, on the other hand, takes it a little further. They literally create a story with their body movement. Using basic Hawaiian dance steps to innovative choreography. A story is built, shared and danced through Hula. From the falling mist with their hands to the embracing of ones love by gesturing motions close to the heart. 

Hula is a form of dance created by the Natives of Hawaii, the Kanaka Hawai'i, also known as the Hawaiians. It dates back to precolonial days when they used this form of dance as a way to battle and intimidate other warring tribes. Men used it first, and in this case it was a Hula version called, Kahiko. A lot more strong and warlike. Women were also warriors back in Ancient Hawaiian days. The Hula was a form of strength and power. In modern days today, the strength still resides strong with the Hawaiian people. It is part of who they are. 

This wonderful video is of the beautiful Hula Halau O Kamuela. Featuring the soothing voice of Josh Tatofi. Amazing clip of the Hula for you to enjoy!

When visiting Hawaii, on your next cruise or family trip, we encourage you to ask more about the Hula being danced. ask about the story, the breakdown and the way it was choreographed. You will have the opportunity to learn its true meaning and how it is created. Hula is a part of many of our Ambassadors here at Yula Dance Fitness. Many of us have learned it when young and continue to live it today. 

We will upload more videos of Hula forms and dances. It will definitely be our honor to share more of our Hawaiian and Tahitian basics with our wonderful followers. 

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