Author, Nanette Kilohana Kaihawanawana Orman
Hula Sister
...is much more than a book that introduces the native dance of Hawai`i and more than a site where hula lovers can find an introductory video. Hula Sister also presents hula’s many elements...
The dance itself
Its flowers and adornments
Its poetry
The Hawaiian culture and language…and even more…
The site also contains performance videos and additional hula information.
Hula Sister: A Guide to the Native Dance of Hawaii
A Handbook For Dancers
Hula Sister
- helps you to take the first steps on your hula journey
- introduces you to classic hula steps and hand gestures
- enriches your cultural understanding
- is ideal for beginners and a new resource for non-Hawaiians and hula lovers
- shares extensive details about such topics as etiquette, costuming, physical benefits of hula, and much more
Written for all persons who love hula, but especially for the new learner and those who grew up outside the Hawaiian culture or on the mainland, Hula Sister tells in exquisite detail the story of hula---its structure, its steps (with frame-by-frame illustrations), its soul, traditions, costuming, presentation in performance, history, and much more. Hula Sister tells its story with loving care through the voice of an authentic hula performer and scholar, with the colorful added voices of present and past hula masters enlivening the author s stories.
Honorable Mention, Special Interest Books from Ka Palapala Po’okela 2017 Awards
There is much more to hula than meets the eye! Hula Sister reveals the structure and soul of the dance- for both beginners and hula lovers. This unique reference shares knowledge and resources acquired by the author over years of study and effort, on the mainland as well as in Hawai'i. With clear step-by-step instruction & diagrams.
Hula Sister is the reference book every beginner needs and wants.
“ This book helps the mind of a dancer to enter a world that may not be accessible another way. Aunty Nan provides an overview of hula that includes etiquette, behavior, manners and protocol. This book is coming from her love of hula, to help the newcomer. Extensive references, resources, chants and lyrics with translations are included in the book.”
HULA BASICS DVD
A living introduction to the beauty and joy of hula for young and old….
The HULA BASICS DVD…
Shows you in real time the rhythm and steps of hula so you can learn and perform with more ease and finesse.
HULA BASICS gives you:
- Introduction by author
- A hula studio and a teacher, with live music
- Hula steps to learn, with names
- Two complete hulas to watch and follow
- Instruction on using your body in hula
Bundle Deal: Hula Basics DVD + Hula Sister Book
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