HOW TO HULA - DANCE TUTORIAL FOR "I KONA" - PART 1

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Aloha Everyone! It’s Lynn with iHula Hawaii, bringing the hula of Hawai‘i to you. We are going to learn the hula, "I Kona" all about the island of Hawai‘i. The challenge of this hula will be that it is in Hawaiian. I will have the translation listed below for you, so it would be good for you to be familiar with the English as well. This will help you to remember the order of the motions, so you can correctly tell the story in your hula.
The question of the day is… Is this the first time you tuned into iHula Hawaii to learn a hula? Or have you already learned the others with us? Please leave your comment below because I’d really like to hear what’s going on with you.
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Until we see each other again, a hui hou, mahalo for tuning in and Aloha!
VIDEO TIMELINE FOR HULA TUTORIAL:
1:00 SONG BACKGROUND
1:33 INSTRUCTIONS OF HANDS - VERSE 1
2:42 FEET & HANDS IN SLO-MO WITH VOICE PROMPTS - VERSE 1
4:04 FEET & HANDS IN REAL TIME - VERSE 1 (2X)
SONG BACKGROUND:
Composed in 1929, the lyrics were given to George Naope by James Kelepolo in the early 1980s. This mele expresses the composer’s love for Kona on the island of Hawai‘i and the reason he moved there.
Using the English translation, let’s begin with the hands:
Starting with the vamp, right and left.
Verse 1:
“There at Kona”
Left up, right touch and wave down to show the land
“Are the cloud banks and calm seas”
both high wave together and open, bring down below, wave together and apart
“Second to none”
Left on hip, r out, bring into shoulder, up and over , turn over to point and bring back towards your shoulder.
Vamp in between each verse and repeat.
For the feet we will simply kaholo right and left, starting with the vamp, followed by 8 kaholo for verse 1. We will do this in slow motion with the hands.
Starting with your vamp right 2,3,4 - left 2, 3, 4, etc.
Vamp right and left.
Now let’s dance the first verse together in real time, two times through.
TIP: Memorize the lyrics to help you tell the story of the hula. It will also help you remember the order of the motions.
I KONA by James Kelepolo
Aia i Kona kai ʻōpua i ka laʻi
There at Kona are the cloud banks and calm seas
ʻAʻohe lua e like ai me ʻoe
Second to none, you are incomparable
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Intro music: “Akaka Falls” George Kahumoku Jr. & Daniel Ho
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She looks like she's just vibing with the air, which looks so cool. Makes me wanna learn it more. ❤️

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Hello. I'm from Mexico. Thanks for the translation. With it I understand more. I love hawaiian dance and this classes. I hope learning with you.

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I lived in Hawaii as a young girl and brought the spirit of it home with me when my parents moved back to Kentucky. My children are even named Magnum and Leilani. Recently, I have been looking for a workout program for myself and am thinking that I would enjoy the art form of learning hula and getting exercise too. I am really looking forward to learning hula and perhaps even my daughter will learn!

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Aloha Wendy & Mahalo for subscribing. Wow, that's such a wonderful comment. How is it learning this hula?

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Have done a little on visits to Hawaii so really want to continue . Beautiful hands !

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[@TanyaBurlachenko13]

I've lived in Hawaii for a year and can't forget the feeling of it. So I decided to start learning hula to get back that calmness and happiness. Your videos are awesome! Thank you

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Aloha Tetiana~ mahalo for subscribing and leaving your comment. Yes, hula is a way to bring the feeling of the islands back. I'm so glad your found my videos and it's bringing that calmness and happiness to you. What part of Hawaii did you live in?

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I’m super excited to learn Hula! I’m from Spain

[@kalainalohakaimi2231]

Aloha Lynn can wait to learn more hula

[@malenachristine]

Hi Lynn, I've done the previous two dances and love it! I'm from Maui and grew up doing hula but had moved to Australia 8yrs ago and I haven't been able to find any halau/classes. Since finding your channel a few days ago, I have been watching your videos and practicing non stop. Thank you for making this channel and allowing me, although half way across the world, to still be connected to to Hawai'i by the dance of hula. I can't wait to learn all of the dances you share and grow in hula as the dances increase in difficulty and complexity to share the history of Hawai'i!

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Aloha MalenaChristine - sorry for the delay in responding. Oh, you're a local gal living in Australia! I really appreciate your response and sharing how you are enjoying my channel and how it's filling your desire to learn the hula and connecting you back to the islands. Did you dance hula at all while you were living here?

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Aloha e Lynn and MalenaChristine, I just found your channel Lynn. What a blessing. Thank you! Like MalenaChristine I grew up in Hawai’i and moved to Australia with my ʻohana almost three years ago. I haven’t been able to find any hulau’s or hula classes here in Western Aus also, so mahalo for creating your channel so that we can dance hula. Also, It’s so nice to see other people from Hawaiʻi here in Australia. xx cheers 😊🤙 If you’d like to connect with me on instagram: @hawaiians.abroad

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Happy this is the first hula dance I'm learning. Getting a sense of hula for a dance

[@Theo-tc2pl]

Wonderful .. moreover is healing .. i have pain in walking 78yo i am trying since 4 years to find a solution physio acupuncture stretching .. 500 meters and my knee is sore i have to stop ! i sow in tv an american lad frim NY with knee problems after an injury , the guy has become a teacher un hawaïan culture and started dancing hula.. too as ethnic dance and his knee problem that was supposed to last for life … disappeared !! I tried hula since one week .. is the second day 1st jan 2022 and 2 jan i walked 4 kilometers each day , no pain my wife was startled… mee too !!!😜👍 Thanks Hula spirits ! There is always something to learn

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This is the second dance I am learning from you, the first one was Hanalei Moon. Thank you again for all you have done!!

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First time! So excited.. I get goosebumps even thinking about dancing hula.. It calls me. :)

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[@CristianeMarino]

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Mahalo Cristiane for subscribing and leaving a positive comment. I'm happy you are using them to grown in your hula. Please share with others! A hui you.

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My first time learning Hula

[@unicemarquez9850]

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Aloha Unice Marquez and welcome to iHula Hawaii! Mahalo for subscribing and leaving a positive comment. I'm happy to hear this is your first time dancing. Which island are you planning to visit for your upcoming trip?

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My son is planning the trip, he hasn't told me yet, it's a surprise. I've shared the link with my Daughter in law so she also can learn, have a awesome day

[@mangihlatywayo9405]

My first time FROM AFRICA...am a dance instructor at church, i want my team to worship in Hula.

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Thank you so much for the videos - love learning from you! So grateful you are sharing your talent and knowledge and excited to continue learning!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha Yana, Thank you for subscribing and leaving a comment. Is this your first experience with learning the hula?

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iHula Hawaii Yes! Well I learned it for a couple of minutes at luau in Maui but it was too quick😊

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aw, yes that is quick. Dancing at a luau is a wonderful experience but your right, too short. I'm glad you have this resource now to learn more at your own pace.

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Mahalo Francesca for your comment and subscribing. I'm happy to hear you're learning the hula with iHula Hawaii! Please share with others.

[@emersonelizalde6536]

My first time learning :) thank you

[@conniema4878]

Thanks Lynn for your beautiful hula! Enjoy your lessons at all! 😘👍

[@iHulaHawaii]

Mahalo Connie! Did you get to try the latest video upload? "Pupu Hinuhinu?"

[@rosslynnoziska4959]

I haven’t been to your channel in a long time I think because I have bad knees and it kind of hurts to do what you’re doing or teaching but I’ve caught up with you today and I’m gonna give it another whirl and hope for the best at least watch the hand movements

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[@sunbya]

first time learning this song. thank you for the tutorials!

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Aloha C Chiu and welcome to iHula Hawaii! Mahalo for subscribing and sharing a positive comment. It's my pleasure to share the hula with you. Have you danced hula before?

[@sariawindstorm7987]

First time learning. Thank you for your videos. I love learning different dances from all over the world, very enlightening and fun. Also did the he mele no lilo video as well. Will continue dancing as I love to dance. A late blossom (29) but better late than never.

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha Saria~ mahalo for subscribing and sharing your thoughts. I love that you enjoy learning dances from all over the world and have now taken on the hula. It's never to late to start learning the hula. Please keep dancing with me are share my channel with others.

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Aloha Seapearltoo1 and I’m so happy you get to reconnect in a small way through iHula Hawaii and your love for the islands. Mahalo for connecting!

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Mahalo nui loa for your tutorial...it's really amazing!

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First time learning Hula! Going to Hawaii in June

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First time to learn hula dance. Btw I'm from the Philippines and I want to learn your dance so bad.

[@ladyjz]

Mahalo for your video. We have no halu's in Missouri, but plenty of islanders live here LOL

[@ljones477]

Hi! I want to learn how to use your hips in hula dancing. What video do I watch? Thank you.

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My first time wanting to learn

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[@annejoleneiran]

i’m doing this song in my halaū! of course, danced a little bit different hehe

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Am going to share with my Daughter in law were going together

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Love this! It's always more enjoyable to share with someone.

[@laurenthomforde44]

I hope it’s ok that I teach this to my first graders- our Classroom theme is “Super Surfers” but I want to bring the deeper meanings of Ohana, ‘Ike Loa, and Kuleana. I also think it is a beautiful art form, and would like to educate my students about many cultures and their contributions.

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Yes, this is my first time. I started with Hanalei. I really appreciate your on line hula. I plan to be a regular viewer.😊😊👍

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Wonderful that you started from the beginning! I greatly appreciate you sharing with me. Keep up the hula!

[@kkpaine]

Terrific 👏👏. Trying to find a start-class after not doing for 40 years. This showing me got majah rust in hips n wrists. 😱

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha kkpaine - I got ya! Majah rust can come undone. Hula is like bike riding - once you learn it, it eventually comes back. I love it that you're coming back after 40 years. Where did you hula before?

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Miss your videos

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My first time!

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First time

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First time.

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I have learned how far i go. And lilo and stich

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2021

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Am I the only one who try this bcs of quarantine ?

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you do realize that youre youtubes ONLY hula teacher right? theres nothing else

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Really?

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