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Beginner Repertoire

 

The following is the list of current repertoire and oli (chants) for beginners. We teach these dances and chants in modules, meaning one mele (song) per month and sometimes a chant.  Your dance may not be perfect, but we expect you to be ma'a (familiar) and ho'ike (present) them at your own pace. Depending on your skill and experience, some haumana have presented after each module, and some have waited a few months later. Haumana (students) may only perform dances they have presented.

 

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Repertoire:

  • Oli kahea / Ulupalakua

  • Aloha aku, aloha mai

  • Mahalo ke akua / E ho'i mai

  • E O Na Pua Mai Ka Lani / Holei

  • Papalina lahilahi

  • Liliu'e

  • Ka uluwehi o ke kai

  • I ali'i no 'oe

  • Kawika

What we look for when haumana present:

  • Name of mele (song/chant) or oli (chant)

  • Choreographer of this hula

  • What this mele or oli is about AND kaona (hidden meaning, as in poetry)

  • Creator/songwriter (if available)

  • Choreography

    • Footwork (basics)

    • Hand & arm movements

  • Kahea (call)

 

Intro using: "Aloha, my name is ___, and I am here to present ____."

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