Basic Hula: Hip Movements & Basic Foot Steps

[@trinesveen4952]

I was reminiscing about trying to learn to hula when I was young and not being very successful, thought I'd get online and see if maybe I could finally master it 40 years later. I stumbled across your video and wanted to let you know that you totally made my day, with your positive energy and the kindness in your voice . You have such a beautiful aura and make learning enjoyable, like it should be. Thank you!

[@BellesHula]

Hi Trine, your comment made my day too, thank you! It is never too late to learn the hula and I commend you for going for it! If you wish to see more of my dances, I do have a few more portrayed in this channel. I hope you find the time to watch and maybe learn from them. My best "aloha" to you!

[@BellesHula]

Hi Trine. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@sweettaffey9143]

I love your teachings. I am so glad you made these videos. I just now found them. I use to dance Hawaiian and Tahitian about 20 years ago when I was in my 20s, which kept me in shape. I attended lessons and workshops. When I moved back to Los Angeles from San Francisco I could not find any teachers and eventually stop dancing. Now I am finding teachers on KZbin and it is saving my life. I have developed Diabetes and doctors say I must exercise. Honestly, the only exercise I ever loved is Polynesian Dance. Going back to basic hula is bringing back all the memories and joy of dancing. It's as if I have returned home from a long journey. By the way, I am not an islander but I love island culture. Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. I truly appreciate you Belle.

[@BellesHula]

Mahalo! Thank you and a warm welcome back home to Hula dancing, Sweet Taffey. You and I share the same great love for this awesome dance form. How nice to find another Hula soul-mate. Polynesian dance is also my only favourite exercise; when you love it, nothing else can match it. Do keep watching my videos because I am working on more of them, and I wish to share my deep knowledge of Hula with people like you, who find enjoyment in dancing it. Aloha!

[@BellesHula]

Hi! How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@joycejackson9315]

I took hula dance for 3 years as a child at a community center on the east side of indianapolis, then 3 years of tiatich dance. now my daughter is having a Hawaii festive at her pre school she works at and asked me to dance with the pre school kids. I agreed. these simple moves took me back. I'm 55 now but it all is coming back. thank you so much for the video.

[@BellesHula]

What a wonderful thing, Joyce, to be able to bring back to memory the beautiful movements of the hula and share them with your daughter and the little kids. I hope you continue to dance the hula. Aloha and happy dancing!

[@jessesantiago7740]

Belle's Hula hello. I'm male with no talent stiff as a board. Mom passed was Hawaiian. I want to do Aloha Oe hula in honor. Can't move hips like that. Be stiff. Broke down knees so simple is ok?

[@BellesHula]

Hi Jesse, you may feel stiff, but if you can move the hands that will tell the story of the song, it's perfectly okay. Aloha Oe is one of my favourite dances. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@BellesHula]

Hi Joyce. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@bamslerc]

Since I was a child I wanted to learn hula. I don't know why I never did. Now I am 62 and decided it is time :]. I have looked around my area for classes, but there are none near by. And then I found you! I have a long way to go, and was tired after attempting only this video, lol, but I intend to persevere. Mahalo.

[@BellesHula]

Wow, thank you for that awesome comment, Bamslerc! I'm so glad we found each other. It's never too late to learn the hula. When you put your heart in it, you will enjoy it immensely and never tire of it ever! Your words encourage me to publish more of my hula videos very soon. Mahalo to you too.

[@BellesHula]

Hi! How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@michelleobrien8036]

I've started attending in person classes. I'm happy that these videos help me remember the steps and the moves and the names of the steps in the moves to practice at home in between classes. I'm a slow learner, but I'm going to get good at this, come hell or high water.

[@BellesHula]

That's wonderful, Michelle. I am teaching Hula Dance classes at the recreation centre here in Victoria, British Columbia and enjoying my classes with my students. My passion is teaching Hula dances and am very happy when I see my students loving it too. If you need extra help, just email me at [e-mail] or continue watching my video tutorials. Thank you so much for your comment. I wish you great and happy dancing!

[@dragongirl0113]

this is a great video! I'm currently taking intermediate hula at a rec center, but wanting to sharpen my skills. can you make a video specific to the graceful water hands?

[@BellesHula]

Thanks, dragongirl. I wish you all the best in your hula lessons. I will try to do the video sometime soon.

[@inapickle806]

What a lovely video. I want to start dancing hula and this is a very helpful reminder of the basic steps, and delivered in such a kind and gentle manner. I'll look up your other videos too. Aloha

[@BellesHula]

Thank you, Audra, for your lovely comment. I am sure that you will find lots of enjoyment in hula dancing. There is meaning in every gesture and the basic steps are easy to follow. Wish you the best and hope you learn and enjoy my hula dance videos.

[@BellesHula]

Hi Audra. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@aaliyahrodriguez3411]

Is amazing and such a beautiful dance

[@BellesHula]

Thank you, Aaliyah. Enjoy learning this beautiful dance.

[@helenmaraki6336]

Tena Koe Belle, I would like to take this wonderful opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for your amazing, gentle, kind, elegant, beauty of this wonderous art of basic hula. Thank you for your time and energy in sharing the foundation of beautiful art. Infinite blessings and thank you

[@BellesHula]

Hi Helen, I can't completely express my thanks for the wondrous words you said in your awesome comment above. Kind words are my greatest motivation. Mahalo!

[@BellesHula]

Hi Helen. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@skb2840]

Very clear explanation and demonstration. Thank you. I can now make a beginning.

[@BellesHula]

Mahalo, S Kumar.

[@BellesHula]

Hi! How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@noelleboehm1142]

Thank you. I want very much to learn Hula.

[@BellesHula]

You can do it, Noelle!

[@WanderingRoe]

Thank you for sharing this, it's beautiful and easy to understand! :)

[@BellesHula]

Thank you so much, Rachel. I'm happy to help.

[@fejuntilla5175]

Beautiful!!!

[@BellesHula]

Thank you!!

[@NavyFirewife]

Today is my first day to learn! I suffer from chronic back, hip and knee pain from a military injury and I recently started Tai Chi....I have always wanted to learn some basic Hula to help loosen my muscles up....looking forward to continuing lessons from you! Thank you!

[@BellesHula]

That's awesome! Thank you, April. I hope my Hula dance lessons will help you.

[@Bsb379]

You will enjoy hula more. Hula is the new Tai Chi 💯🏝👍🏾

[@BellesHula]

@@Bsb379 Thanks for you endorsement, Seniorfitness. Love it!

[@mochi_4726]

THIS DANCE IS MADE FOR ME OMGG

[@BellesHula]

Good for you, Mochi_4. Have fun!

[@BellesHula]

Hi Mochi. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@mochi_4726]

@@BellesHula hey!! Around the time I commented that I was super into those hip movements but I guess I overdid it or something and got lower back pain is it normal to get that ? Idk how to deal with it but I wanna do some more hula soon enough!!

[@delilahtoledo3776]

You’re a great teacher ! I wish you’re here in Los Angeles, Ca. So we will be your students!!

[@BellesHula]

Maybe one day we can get together!

[@jennjonesdelia]

Thank you. Simple yet informative

[@BellesHula]

Glad it was helpful! Aloha!

[@AuntyLaniLee]

Though many people teach the hipsway as a "ka`o", it is properly called an "akalewa". Please refer to the Hawaiian dictionary to find out what these terms literally mean. Thank you for sharing your love of the hula!

[@BellesHula]

Mahalo, Aunty Lani Lee, for your helpful comment. I will remember that new word "akalewa". Your comment is very kind and encouraging. Thank you for your support.

[@justiniantbh]

might this also be called "ʻami ʻōniu"? her hips go back and forth and "hit the corners", and i was taught that this figure eight motion is called "ʻami ʻōniu". (however, i was also taught that it was called "kaʻo" instead of "akalewa" and you're right, kaʻo isn't even in the Hawaiian dictionary" The Hawaiian dictionary by Pukui and Elbert lists the "figure eight" step as "ʻami ʻōniu" as well, but I specialize in 'Ori Tahiti so perhaps i'm confused haha

[@BellesHula]

@@justiniantbh How I love it when other hula dance lovers share their knowledge and skills with me. Call the movements any name, it doesn't change the passion I feel for this very beautiful and meaningful dance. Thank you, )Anastasio( and Aunty Lani Lee.

[@BellesHula]

Hi Aunty Lani Lee. How are you doing? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@keyshbob]

I enjoyed your very kind and giving energy, I'm practicing lesson 1 and will continue to lesson 2 tomorrow :)

[@BellesHula]

That's great, Jessica. Thank you, I'm pleased to know that you enjoyed the lesson. Before you know it, you will be a really good hula dancer. Keep up the good work!

[@BellesHula]

Hi Jessica, how is the hula dancing coming along?

[@BellesHula]

Hi Jessica. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@crispihamster1794]

Very useful, thank you!

[@BellesHula]

Thank you!

[@Nosrak717]

Great teacher!

[@BellesHula]

Thank you! 😃

[@droundyCubby]

Nice tutorial made it simple for me to learn the basic steps. For Bryton and Maggie's Life, it is a tutorial for hips and and feet, not a hula dance tutorial.

[@BellesHula]

Hi Deborah, Aloha! Thank you for watching the video. You're right, this is a tutorial on how to do the Hula hips and feet and the basic Hula hand position. I like to break down my lessons so that it's much easier for the beginner to learn. I will have many more short tutorials to come, getting the learner ready to do the actual dances. So stay tuned, and thanks again for watching.

[@BellesHula]

Hi Debrah. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@crushssoda]

There’s no hula classes taught in my state, so I’ve resorted to learning online

[@BellesHula]

Good for you, Mcflamango. And thank you for coming to my hula channel. I hope you will learn to hula with me.

[@missyjayjay1]

Same here

[@BellesHula]

I assure you, you can learn hula from my online videos. Watch and follow, then practice will be all you need. Soon you will get really good. This particular video shows the beginner steps. I hope to upload other beautiful hula dances soon.

[@BellesHula]

Hi! How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@crushssoda]

Belle's Hula I’ve been doing good, I had a small foot surgery so I’ve had to take a small break. I will definitely check out wood burning :)

[@selmadeoliveira5037]

Muito linda!! Amei a aula !!

[@BellesHula]

Muito obrigado, Selma! Tão gentil da sua parte!

[@BellesHula]

Hi Selma. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@elasticgirlladybug2024]

Thanks!! I'll try this!!

[@BellesHula]

How are you doing with the hula dancing, Elasticgirl Ladybug?

[@BellesHula]

Hi! How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@aaliyahrodriguez3411]

I’m trying to learn to dance this

[@BellesHula]

That's excellent, Aaliyah. Good for you!

[@BellesHula]

Hi! How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@aaliyahrodriguez3411]

Belle's Hula I’m doing really good I’ve been working hard on it, and I’d totally check out your video! :)

[@BellesHula]

@@aaliyahrodriguez3411 That sounds fantastic, Aaliyah! I am so pleased and proud of you. Keep up the good work!

[@brytonandmaggieslife5930]

This kind of helped but next time can you do a tutorial on how to hula dance for beginners

[@BellesHula]

Thanks for watching my video. I am working on a beginner's Hula tutorial. I teach lots of hula dances from beginner's to advanced. Is there a particular dance you want to learn? Also check out my latest Hula Dance Basics #2 showing basic hand movements coordinated with basic hula steps. Have fun!

[@gamingwithbryton1529]

Belle's Hula thanks I will

[@BellesHula]

Hi! How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@marjoriecohn3868]

thank you aloha.

[@BellesHula]

Aloha to you too, Marjorie.

[@BellesHula]

Hi Marjorie. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@uhuru181]

Aloha Teacher!

[@BellesHula]

Aloha to you too, Uhuru!

[@BellesHula]

Hello Uhuru. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@emmaschneider783]

I love this women

[@BellesHula]

Thank you, Emma.

[@BellesHula]

Hi Emma. How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8

[@daia0008]

❤

[@BellesHula]

Thank you, Daia!

[@BellesHula]

Hi! How are you doing with your Hula dancing lately? I just put out my latest video (with a story) on my other KZbin channel, Super Woodburning Tutorials. Woodburning is one art form that I do in addition to dancing the Hula. I thought I'd share it with you, and hope you watch and enjoy it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4HRZqNun7WcjK8