Year 11 World Dance Assignment

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Origin of HulaHula dancing is a well known Hawaiian dance. Hawaii is a state of the United States of America, and consists of small Islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The dance itself can be traced back to Polynesia and India.

How it startedLong ago Pele, the goddess of fire, told her little sister Laka to amuse her because she was bored. Right away, Laka got up and moved gracefully, acting out silently events they both knew. Pele was delighted when Laka began relating victories of King Kamehameha. She showed winds circling, directed by the goddess Laamaomao. She described trees, flowers, waterfalls, and stars. She honoured Kuula, the god of the sea, by swaying side to side to the rhythm of the ocean waves. Pele clapped. She was fascinated! The Hula was born. Laka became the Hula goddess.

To begin with only religious men and women could perform the first hulas because Hawaiian dancing was sacred.

How to HulaWhile many people think that hula dancing is swaying to music in a grass skirt, that is only a small part of it. Hula dance is the literature of the Hawaiians. The movements to Hula tell a story. There are four aspects to basic hula:* Feet* Hands* Hips* Face

Basic MovementsSea: Palms down and make waves with their hands.Sing: Slowly bring hands up to the mouth, then outward.Aloha/Welcome: Extend hands gracefully outward, as in greeting.Love: Cross both arms over your chest, with your head tilted to the side.Home: Hands form a peaked roof, like a temple in front of your body.Flower: Cupping hands together with palms up.Coconut tree: Place the right elbow with the arm up on top of the back of the left hand and gently sway the top arm.

Example of Basic Hula Dance

Where it is performed todayHula is performed at Luaus and other festivals and celebrations.

What is wornSkirts made from plants

Flower behind the ear

Bibliographyhttp://www.gohawaii.com/statewide/discover/essential-hawaii/hula-of-hawaiihttp://www.huladancehq.com/hula-dancing-history.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qO10aSsWSUhttp://www.hulahips.com.au/Hula_Hips/Welcome.html