HOW TO DO THE HULA HAND: TUTORIAL & TIPS PART 1

[@kgoodridge1]

I used to live on Oahu and learned hula dancing as a child. I'm now living in Mexico and have a friend who can't hear. My hula hand gestures have been a great aid in our conversations. This is wonderful. Thank you!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Love that!

[@HulaGirlatHeart808]

I'm from Michigan and I began taking Hula lessons in March. Been to O'ahu in 2011 and 2019. I miss it every day, but I love the spirit of aloha and so, wanted to learn the Hula to bring the spirit into my daily life.

[@starova92]

Previous Kama aina in my teen years. I left a piece of my heart in Hawaii and I consider it my 2nd home. I just found your channel and I am loving it. It brings me back to the place I love. Now, WAY past my teen years, over the hill is in my rear view mirror and I’m descending down the other side and living in Atlanta, Ga.

[@TheSelaShow]

Hi! My name is Sela, I come from a Māori family in Utah and even though my ancestors aren't exactly from the same islands as you, your channel still helps me feel connected to them. 🖤🌿Mihi ki a koe!

[@unlikerjm]

😍❣️💖

[@nikkisimms8075]

Hi! Learning from Orlando, FL but my Aunt taught me a hula when I was little. It was a wish for a safe journey and we always did it in the driveway as the other drove away after a visit. She died almost 5 years ago but we still always do that hula to say goodbyes to loved ones. I’ve always wanted to learn more about hula and be able to do more and found your channel during COVID lockdown, using this tough time to learn new skills has been a blessing and this one has also allowed me to feel connected to a beloved family member long since passed. Thank You

[@vivcoombe2457]

Australian-Japanese learning from a yacht in the mediterranean! Thank you so much for these tutorials, have been waiting to learn hula ever since I was younger and watched Lilo and Stitch!

[@enchantedasmr7788]

I’d like to say, I like Lilo and Stitch.

[@ofeliaaguilar5223]

I’m a retiree from Northern California. I recently enrolled in a Hula class. Since I am new to a continuing class, I am the new kid on the block who is not familiar with the basics on hand motion so this video is perfect for me. Thank you.

[@seikosakai9569]

Hi! I live in Japan and started Hula lesson near by local community center. As very beginner, I really want to learn everything about Hula from you. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.

[@Sandy-wx7gj]

Aloha Kumu from San Diego. I'm a retired kumu myself. I visited the islands in 1970 and fell in love with the hula. Returning home to Los Angeles, I found a wonderful woman who taught Polynesian dance and eventually became her alakai'i. She had beautiful hands like yourself and her trick was to tape our middle and fourth fingers together and those fingers would curl down and up on the underside of our thumb. It also kept our thumbs from jutting out. When I moved to SD and had my own halau, I didn't tape fingers but spent many hours working on hand technique. So many of the new teachers have gone away from the gentle hula hand and instead use the more rigid kahiko hand for auana. I enjoy your videos as they take me down memory lane as I have danced most of the songs you have posted. Mahalo nui loa!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Mahalo for sharing your comment and I'm honored to have you as a retired kumu learning these hula from me. That trick with the tape is such a great idea - that sounds like how my kumu hula used her move her fingers - I would just be in awe when she did her hula hands. I too appreciate the gentle hand. I so appreciate you sharing!

[@briarrose7321]

We are using this for homeschooling in California. 🤙🏼

[@danielavillegas1600]

I’m from Argentina, and I’m thankful that someone is teaching the hula

[@Luz07Citrino]

hello from Bolivia, Yes my yearning is to one day visit or live in Hawaii. I always loved this dance, and how it is related to nature itself speaking with its own language . Now that I am over 50 I am trying to learn hula dance following some videos and I found you. Thanks for sharing this with the world.

[@loismidlam6477]

Spent my childhood in Hawaii and have always drempt about going back. I'm watching from San Diego, California.

[@kimberlybain9143]

Grew up in Hawaii in the 70's. Living in Utah now. Want to remember Hula to relax and for memories. Thanks you!

[@antisycophant6496]

Saw your comment on a sadghuru :) mahalo naeloa :) peace from Australia

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha Kimberley Murphy! Mahalo for subscribing and sharing your comments. Which part of Hawaii did you grow up in? Yes, dancing the hula will definitely help to relax and at times challenge, but will always tie you back to the island. Enjoy!

[@ShannonFLHI]

Aloha from Kingsland, GA. I'm learning to assist my wahine practice before taking a vacation to Oahu. Mahalo Auntie for passing on your knowledge.

[@MsWildlifeartist]

Aloha! I´m from Germany and learning Hawaiian Language and Hula now online and in workshops! Since October I'm in Halau Hula Makahikina Berlin!

[@JenKMusic01]

I'm from Massachusetts and I'm so happy to have finally found a good tutorial for hula! The hula dance just seems so peaceful and calming and I've been wanting to learn it for years now so thank you! 😊🌺

[@janethewitt3671]

Hi there, viewing from Atlanta Ga., US. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift. I am on a weight loss journey and I am using your techniques as a form of self-care and self-love...the beautiful lei song has really spoken to my heart...I am viewing myself as the lei.

[@doloresparsons1552]

Learning in the beautiful Catskills of NY! My mother was from Hawaii and could dance the hula beautifully.

[@aalainahsmith97]

I love this! I am in Texas and I wanted to give my students more information on Polynesian Dance because they have never done it before. I started with your tutorials of the Hela, Ka O, and the Kahilo and the warm-up to the Lilo & Stitch song! I found your videos to be easy and clear and I love learning from them!

[@Anchor5777]

Thank you for teaching HULA. I have never been to Hawaii. I love the grace of the Hula and its good exercise for me. I am from Texas.

[@rossdidohammett]

Aloha from Naples in Italy, I just love Hawaiian culture and hula, I'm gonna try learn it in a correct in order not be disrespectful with this beautiful culture, mahalo for this lessons♥️

[@teresapetersen6324]

Kauai... danced hula in my 20’s, now early 60 and need a refresher course! Thank you!!!

[@judybeglau1230]

I'm in Texas. I just found your videos. I love Hawaii. This is lovely. Thanks

[@kentaoki7374]

Watching and learning hula from you watching from Hilo Hawaii,thankyou much,God bless

[@nijimagikku]

learning from northwestern Ohio! My family was stationed at Fort Shafter on Oahu when my mother was in high school and she went to Moanalua Hs! I have never been but always wanted to! loved hula since childhood and bought the Merrie Monarch fest tapes every year!

[@nijimagikku]

I have been a hula HOOP dancer for about 5 years, never thought I was graceful enough to dance without my hoop, but your videos make it so easy to learn and feel graceful and proud of myself :D thank you!

[@MaryRodriguez-tq5me]

Good morning I’m watching you from Brooklyn New York I go to Senior Center I’m the youngest one of all I am 47 and they want to do a Hawaiian theme in September so that’s why I am watching you right now and learning the steps so I can bring it to the centre and show them how to do it so this way when we do our performance will know what to do thank you so much for allowing me to learn from you I’m a fast learner and I’m from Puerto Rico

[@zezmcguffin5190]

I'm from Canada and I have always wanted to learn the hula!

[@ashnia838]

WOAH THAT'S SUCH A GOOD TRICK I've been trying to get my hands to look proper for ages and the hair stroking method got me there in seconds!! thank you so much

[@배우이지민]

Hello 👋 Thanks for teaching. I'm from south Korea. I've just started to do the Hula. You are giving me precious authentic tips for Hula. Thank you so much 💓

[@chloeyomama4015]

I’m watching this from Australia and I’ve always wanted to learn hula. This really helps me. mahalo nui loa i ko ʻoe lā maikaʻi

[@evangelcassidy3988]

Greetings from London! Always had love cultural studies, and the dances of Hawai precisely the Hula and all their different styles , absolutely love them! I must go to Hawai one day ! I like the emotion language of the Hula! IM GREATFULL FOR YOUR CHANNEL! Mahalo alhoja!

[@carleenmiyamoto8314]

I am from Wai'anae, O'ahu , Hawai'i. I just recently moved to Utah last July (2018) and I've been craving the Hawaiian Culture especially because I came from Kamehameha Schools. Thank you for teaching me!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Oh wow! Kamehameha grad & Wai‘anae girl - you are local! Oh, I'm so happy to help fill the need for the hula and Hawaiian culture for you. Is there a community of hula near you or anyone from Hawaii to share where you've come with?

[@marifeaczon-armstrong4714]

Aloha from Henderson, Nevada! We're starting a hula club at Heritage Courtyards, a 55+ active adults community. Thank you for your video tutorials. I will update you how we are doing. Mahalo! Marife

[@doremimelisa]

Hola querida. Gracias por tú tutorial. Soy Luz Angela de Colombia Sur America. Estoy encantada con el Hula y me fascina tú metodología. Soy profesora de danza y a mis estudiantes les encanta el Hula.. Un abrazo. Seguiré estudiando contigo.

[@catherinebritain3323]

I'm watching and learning from you from Albuquerque, NM. Since I was a little girl, I've always loved the hula but never had the opportunity to join a hula dance company. Thank you for your youtube videos ihula Hawaii. Now I can learn on my own with you.

[@OmaMel1]

I'm joining from Colorado. After a too short visit to Oahu years ago I found a halau here near my home. I fell in love with the gentle, meditative nature of what we were learning, Puamana. Now the halau has disbanded and I had numerous health issues but have never lost my love for hula. I'm excited to learn with you.

[@iHulaHawaii]

Mahalo for sharing. Love that you still want to dance.🌺

[@Msambweni]

I am watching from Arusha, Tanzania 🇹🇿. Mahalo 🌺

[@princesirenita]

I'm from Maryland and I miss taking my hula classes when I visited Oahu. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@oasisinthestorm1361]

I am in Massachusetts and study many cultural dances. Huls is one of my favorites. Thank you for your clear concise instruction, beautiful dances and music.

[@iHulaHawaii]

Mahalo🌺

[@clarissamilkey1108]

I am clarissa and i used ur first video with lilo hula to teach a roomful of recovering addicts and people with mental illness how to do this for our very own aloha festival here in phoenix arizona...thank you so much

[@iHulaHawaii]

How wonderful to share my videos with people in recovery! That’s so neat. Have you danced hula prior?

[@amandagildea420]

Aloha! Watching from Playa Del Carmen, Mèxico. My grandma lives on Maui and I love to be able to practice hula when away. Mahalo!

[@ComplicatedCupcake]

I love your hula and it’s renewed my love for dance! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@l.agurl3108]

Thank you for your video! I’m watching from LA, California.

[@lizhenyan2860]

Just visited Hawaii and came back today! I were required to show the dance by my friends before I went to the visit! And I love to take up this challenge. Thank you for teaching! I am in NJ!

[@蔡秀美-f6b]

I love hula. Thank you for this lovely hula.

[@melissastephens4523]

I'm watching from Washington state. Preparing a 40 minute session about Hula dancing for K-3rd grade homeschoolers. Thanks so much for the easy instructions and demonstration!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha Melissa from Washington State. Oh that's so neat to hear that you are a homeschooler and are able to use my videos as a part of your curriculum. Which videos are you planning to use? I'm so curious to know how the keiki will do. Please share back with me. I'd love to hear.

[@livvictor2585]

Aloha! Me and my mom are watching your videos from Brazil during quarentine! Thank you!!! 🌸🌸💕

[@christineann5794]

Awesome videos!! I am a trained dancer who has always wanted to learn hula (quarantine project)-you break the technique down so the movement can be done properly THANK YOU! BTW you are a beautiful dancer (isolated in Connecticut😂)

[@beckygould7509]

Thank God you’re ok, I was so relieved to get a new video it means you weathered the hurricane ! I am watching in northwestern Pennsylvania. About 1-1 1/2 south of Erie and about 2 north of Pittsburgh in a small town called Stoneboro. Hope your family and friends are safe ! Mahalo , and aloha for now !

[@beckygould7509]

P.S the numbers stand for hours .

[@iHulaHawaii]

How neat Becky! I have family in Pennsylvania. My mom is from a small town in Pittsburg called Jeanette and I've visited there many times - mostly as a keiki. Is there any hula there?

[@beckygould7509]

Not in Stoneboro. Not sure if any schools in the bigger towns and cities probably do. I would love to study dance more formally, including hula . Such a rich and beautiful culture! Mahalo and God bless dear one ! I will continue to watch your channel for more hula and updates !

[@iHulaHawaii]

Greatly appreciate your support. Mahalo Nui Loa!

[@katiewiggins8649]

Watching near Atlanta, Georgia. Going to Oahu, Hawaii for the first time next month. Looking forward to being introduced to the culture and excited to learn and do the hula. Mahalo

[@marianne-ferguson]

Beautiful! I'm in BC Canada. I've always loved watching hula and your videos are so good and easy to follow! Thank you!

[@carzazayu3784]

I’m from Madrid Spain, and I really want to learn Hula, there’s no Hula lessons here, so I really appreciate it! Thanks!

[@isalindasonia3847]

Hi Lyn, I am watching you from one of the most Magical Mountains of Magical Portugal. For several years I wanted to learn The Hawaiian Ancient Sacred Dance, but till now I haven't be able to manifest the abundance I need to go to Hawai'i to learn yet. So yesterday I remembered to look on KZbin and I found your KZbin Channel. Mahalo Huge hug from my heart to yours, straight from Magical Portugal to Magical Hawai'i 🙏🏽🌺🌈

[@nahraoldham1258]

learning hula dance and your videos are perfect for new beginners. from British Columbia Canada

[@Luv2Hula34]

Hi, I'm watching from Burbank, CA. I have been doing Hula for many years, but I have had very little formal training. Your videos really help. I am always looking for ways to improve my dancing. My husband and I have visited Hawaii almost every year for the past 18 years, but we had to cancel this year (due to COVID, of course). We would have been there this month, so my heart and soul are missing the Hula. Mahalo nui for your videos.

[@crispihamster1794]

For me it is an excellent way to keep me fit and active. Thank you!

[@simonettafontana8845]

Grazie, lo provo !!! Finalmente una bella spiegazione sul movimento delle mani!!!😇🌺🙏❇️❤️💕💕💕💕

[@bessreeverts3999]

I am practicing the Hula in a class in the Villages, FL. I will be returning to Michigan soon and want to continue practicing with you. Thank you.

[@bessreeverts3999]

I am doing the hula to help me keep my joints free from pain.

[@caseyeckels1826]

grew up in kaneohe, miss home so much, living in so florida, getting back to hula after many years

[@MarniePaffenroth]

Florida. Danced for one year in Kona, three years on Kauai. Thank you.

[@saramoscatelli3968]

Watching today from Italy! Thank you for the videos I always wanted to learn hula but didn’t know how ❤️

[@zuhauseinmir262]

this is soooo amazing to watch and learn.... in another previous hula dance of yours where you were showing the hand moves without knowing you were intending to make waves with your hands I was instantly thinking about the ocean *-* woooww this means your dance message is powerful beautiful lady :)))

[@gramarnier]

Oakdale California. Thank you very much, hula hands are so beautiful

[@jaderoc4164]

Hi! My name is Jade and I found your channel yesterday and since, I have been still watching your videos that are really interesting and easy to understand. I am from Guadeloupe, a small French island in the French West Indies in the Caribbean.

[@tomcleary8021]

Tampa, Florida. I enjoy the storytelling aspect of the hands.

[@TheMommywa]

Aloha from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada! I am Maori and trying to learn more of Polynesian culture in general.

[@pacisrb]

I’m watching from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I was a hula dancer when I was 15 to 25.

[@hillarynowak2960]

Washington state. Danced hula when I was young and want to reconnect, you are the best KZbin teacher I have found,thanks so much for all you are doing😍

[@gaarasgurl100]

Aloha from Texas! I'm glad I found your videos.

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha!!

[@airamribeiro4103]

I'm from brazil. And your videos are so amazing

[@margauxschmidtfit6451]

I am so very grateful for this videos have impact my life with true love. I’m no longer with my Hawaiian boyfriend but he is my best friend and family. I shared basic video with a sister in big island to start here day off in a better mood and as a trainer I just am IN LOVE with culture and I highly respect and admire the offering and devotion to this art. I grew up dancing ballet and so dance is in my blood and I am SO THANKFUL a for your videos I’ll be learning from you 🙏✨ thank you for your time and energy to sharing this beautiful way of life.

[@sanamk9191]

Im from Iran and live in russia (st.petersburg). Just start learning hula 🤗 thank you for sharing 🥰🙏🏻

[@kristliancu]

🤙🏻 Watching from Romania! Visited Hawaii 2 years ago and loved the culture. Mahalo!

[@natalo4kaguru412]

Aloha from Odessa, Ukraine!!!! Mahalo благодарю дякую!!!!

[@angiep6992]

I definitely enjoyed the way you taught this! Putting in a different perspective of “smoothing” out the hair helped me a lot! Mahalo nui loa! I’m watching and learning from you from California ☀️

[@splattermaster9540]

Aloha! I'm watching from Michigan and the last time I've been to Hawai'i was when I was only 4 years old (I'm 14 now :'c) and mahalo for showing how to do the hula, I hope to live in Hawai'i in the future 🌺

[@robertacoletta4809]

hii I'm watching this from italy🇮🇹! I just found your channel today and I'm already watching all your videos🥰 I did ten years of ballet but I left last year.... So, since Cultures from all over the world fascinate me (I'm already studying Japanese language and traditions by myself) and I always wanted to learn hula, I went on KZbin and now I'm finally doing it thanks to your tutorials😍😍 I already learned the Ka'o, kaolo, Hola and Kalakaua, but I still need to practice and want to be more "fluent". Dancing makes me fell free and today I rediscovered that feeling >v

[@HeJoHa]

Visited Oahu for the first time In August, and can't wait to go back!! 💖🌴🤙 I am learning the hula with my daughter using your videos. MAHALO from Utah!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha H Harris from Utah! I LOVE to hear that you and your daughter are using my videos to learn the hula together. What is your favorite hula so far?

[@mcb1969]

I'm from Barcelona - Catalonia - spain. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about Hula! I love it!

[@alphalolz2755]

I love this, four of my friends want to start a dance group, each one specialising in a specific dance form from a certain culture and the hula was one of them, they asked me to be their instructor, I agreed despite me barely knowing anything about the dances the chose, but this video will definitely be helpful - from the Netherlands

[@sylviacordova5642]

Enjoying your lessons in Texas. Very beautiful.

[@annamurray6100]

Watching in Jeffersonville, Indiana! Getting ready to do some hula at a luau for women in recovery. Thank you for your video!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Mahalo for watching from Indiana! How did your hula go at the luau? I love hearing how the hula is shared with women in recovery.

[@junkooto3477]

I'm watching the video from Japan, thanks for the great video!

[@carymac941]

Enjoying your lessons from San Diego. Mahalo.

[@priscinovak]

Hi sweetie! I'm learning from Brazil!

[@adelejay7747]

Yes! I am just seriously learning the hula from...YOU! I plan to take my granddaughter on a Hawaii cruise next year, and I want to teach her the hula before we go. Thank for being an excellent teacher.👏🏻😌💗

[@iHulaHawaii]

How wonderful! I love hearing generations doing the hula together!

[@antonellatassinari1775]

We are watching from Brazilian seaside! Connecting to the ocean's movements

[@jimcain3803]

Watching from The Villages Florida . Thank you for these videos.

[@lucygu2257]

Watching from San Jose, CA. Just return from vacation in Kauai, HI, fell in love with hula dance. Mahalo!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha Lucy! Mahalo for subscribing and sharing where you're from. Kaua‘I is an amazing island to visit. You should check out my hula tutorial for "Hanalei Moon" which is about Hanalei, Kaua‘i. Let me know what you think!

[@cristaldeaton728]

Watching from LA. I started dancing hula when I was 4. I then danced with a troupe until I was 15. The way you teach hula is so simple and graceful. Absolutely wonderful. I was wondering if you could do a series on something like Pua Lililehua or Wahine I Likea

[@marylove909]

Watching from South Carolina. Thank you for sharing your gift of Hula!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha Maryanne from South Carolina! Oh, it's my pleasure to share the hula with you. Is there any hula near you?

[@lidiamichael3582]

Watching from Southern California. Love your videos; short and sweet and to the point!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Yay South California! I know that there is quite a bit of hula in California. Have you had any lessons there before or have hula nearby?

[@jeremymathias2280]

Watching from Boston: Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos! Hula is such a beautiful dance to watch, and I always enjoy the clips from Merrie Monarch, but it was also frustrating to know that there was a story being told with the movements, but I could not begin to understand since I could not "speak" the language!

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha Jeremy from Boston! Mahalo for subscribing and leaving a positive comment. It's my pleasure to make these videos to share my knowledge with people all over the world. Yes, behind every mele there is a story to tell. I hope you can share my channel with others who share your interest in the hula too!

[@seapearltoo1]

With you from Maryland, although my Hawai'ian heart is still in the Islands after living on O'ahu for several years. Feel called to move back, but to Maui...waiting for finances to enable. Awesome visual tip of "smoothing" the hair for the Hula hand! You are a wonderful Kumu so please continue making videos!! Mahalo nui loa... *:D

[@iHulaHawaii]

Aloha Seapearltoo1 from Maryland! How neat you lived here before. Which part of O‘ahu? Hoping finances open up for you this year to move to Maui. Mahalo for letting me know the "smoothing hair" tip was helpful and mahalo for your kind words of encouragement. Please share my channel! A hui hou.

[@HealthyGirlT]

I'm watching from Pine, AZ Now taking hula in Payson and want to improve my skills.

[@leslieleclerc345]

Watching and practicing from Keokea Maui, Hawaii. Mahalo Nui Loa.

[@mamaandbaby7637]

Aloha Watching from Australia on the big main island 🏝 I have always loved dancing but I recently found out I had a Polynesian ancestor so I love learning what the hands says in these dances as I have always done tribal dances in Australia what Aboriginal Elders here taught me but I'd add my own hand movements that spoke and flowed telling stories as I'd dance so this is beautiful to learn the meanings of hand movements in hula dance 🌺🐚🎶🌏💞

[@cynthiacaward5179]

I'm from Southwest Oklahoma, and I love your videos.😊

[@steffanyty6206]

I’m from Angola but I’m watching this from UK England

[@dorajohnson2854]

I am watching from Taiwan!! Aloha!