Haumāna
ACADEMY OF HAWAIIAN ARTS ~ Makahiki 'ekahi
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Aloha iā kākou apau...welcome to hula class. Please take the time to get familiar with hālau, NTPua & Maile (financial dept.), kāu mau kūkui a me kekahi mau haumāna o ka papa hula (class leads and other students in the class). ALOHA MAI!
The following information should be learnt by all haumāna. This is the entry level hula curriculum of the Academy Of Hawaiian Arts...Try your best
"Nānā ka maka, hoʻolohe ka pepeiao, paʻa ka waha"
Look with the eyes, listen with the ear, shut the mouth
~Thus we learn~
Aloha
“The Aloha Spirit Law”, are the spiritual principles of “ALOHA".
The 5 letters that comprise the word “ALOHA”, are initials of other words, and refer to the meanings and expressions embodied in those words.
A-'Akahai, meaning kindness, to be expressed with tenderness;
L-Lōkahi, meaning unity, to be expressed with a sense of harmony;
O-'Olu'olu, meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness;
H-Ha'aha'a, meaning humility, to be expressed with modesty;
A-Ahonui, meaning patience, to be expressed with perseverance.
If youʻd like to get a more indepth idea about the word “ALOHA”, click this link, make an account and go to the “MARKET PLACE”, and look for "Articles Of Aloha & E Laka ē Bundle".
Aloha ke akua
Laka is the akua wahine, goddess of hula and nature. She is the inspirational element of hula dancers. Before and after each class we alway ALOHA & MAHALO Laka. Click this link if you want to learn more about Laka.
Oli kāhea
E 'ŌLELO HAWAI'I KĀKOU!
HEY, HERE'S AN IDEA!
Letʻs learn as much ʻōlelo as possible - and while at hālau or doing hālau activities, we use it!
We now have classroom Duolingo. Letʻs learn it together and use it together.
The Academy of Hawaiian Arts has dualed up with Duolingo to motivate our haumāna in better understanding the Hawaiian language. If you already have Duolingo, GREAT! Join the class Duolingo too!
E 'ŌLELO HAWAI'I KĀKOU!
Youʻll get this in no time!
The Pī'āpā and Hakalama are useful in learning the Hawaiian alphabet. If you already know the pī'āpā, GREAT! E kōkua i kekahi kanaka hou.
Nā hua helu
The Hawaiian numbers are use extensively in hula class. All it takes is practice. If you already know nā hua helu, GREAT! E kōkua i kekahi kanaka hou.
Count on it?
Nā kuisa
Periodically additional course material will be added. Always refresh this page to kepp updated.
E 'ŌLELO HAWAI'I KĀKOU!
Youʻll get this in no time!
The Pī'āpā and Hakalama are useful in learning the Hawaiian alphabet. If you already know the pī'āpā, GREAT! E kōkua i kekahi kanaka hou.
Nā hua helu
The Hawaiian numbers are use extensively in hula class. All it takes is practice. If you already know nā hua helu, GREAT! E kōkua i kekahi kanaka hou.
Count on it?
GET MORE OUT OF CLASS
Stay connected with fellow class members & practice your 'ōlelo with easy class assignments
E hoʻoikaika kino kākou
Hula is often seen as a graceful story telling dance. A better description would be hula is an artistic sport. Requiring mastery of body movements and gestures. The exercises we use are designed to help build timing, coordination, and body strengthening.
There are many traditional hula steps as well as renditional ones, not to mention the potentially endless gestures that embellish each Hawaiian mele. Becoming a masterful hula dancer takes time and dedication.
Please be aware of your health condition and limitations. Malama kou ola kino.
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