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Hula Rider
Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 09/06/2007 : 06:07:51 AM
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Would anyone here be interested in a hula workshop in Hilo to be held the last week of April?
Topics could include:
Basics
Protocols and conventions
Choreography
Working with musicians
How to handle the pa`ani
Lei
Hawaiian lei
Artificial lei
Working with what is available
Stage presence
Costume
Makeup
It would include opportunities to perform at the Palace Theater and at the Mo`oheau Bandstand.
I'm currently putting together the educational materials for this workshop, which will include a CD and workbook, as well as internet support.
If you are interested in participating, I'd love to learn what would make such a workshop the best possible experience.
Mahalo!
Leilehua
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Sweet Pea
Aloha
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Posted - 09/06/2007 : 09:54:27 AM
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| OH! Would that I could. The workshop sounds fabulous. Sadly, it's a long way from AZ.... Should you decide to do a similar workshop on the mainland, I'd be very interested !! Please, my Hawaiian language skills are not a great as I wish them to be... define pa'ani. I looked in an on-line dictionary and only became slightly confused. LOL Could mean drama, could mean game..... help! Mahalo |
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Hula Rider
Lokahi
USA
215 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2007 : 11:09:43 AM
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Originally posted by Sweet Pea
OH! Would that I could. The workshop sounds fabulous. Sadly, it's a long way from AZ.... Should you decide to do a similar workshop on the mainland, I'd be very interested !! Please, my Hawaiian language skills are not a great as I wish them to be... define pa'ani. I looked in an on-line dictionary and only became slightly confused. LOL Could mean drama, could mean game..... help! Mahalo
Oh! Kala mai (excuse me) "Pa`ani" = "break" in this context - when the musician takes a musical break, lick, solo, etc.
I'm always happy to teach on the Mainland, Japan, wherever, but it takes someone who is there to coordinate and put the program together. Usually that works out best if you have a halau, YWCA, cultural center, or other such group host the workshop.
Mahalo for responding!
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 09/08/2007 : 01:14:41 AM
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I live too far away to attend unfortunately, but I wanted to know what the dancer(s) would do if there was a pa'ani.
'Alika |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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hawaiianmusiclover06
`Olu`olu
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2007 : 3:29:53 PM
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Aloha mai e Leilehua! Did you know that your name is the name of a high school here on O'ahu? Anyways, I would be interested in a hula workshop. I always dream of learning the hula. Maybe this will help because I am learning 'olelo Hawai'i and the culture of it. Mahalo.
Alana :) |
Aloha Kakou, maluhia a me aloha mau loa (Hello everyone, peace and love forever) |
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Hula Rider
Lokahi
USA
215 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2007 : 11:50:03 AM
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Originally posted by hawaiianmusicfan138
I live too far away to attend unfortunately, but I wanted to know what the dancer(s) would do if there was a pa'ani.
'Alika
E aloha no, e `Alika,
I was taught that during the pa`ani the attention should be on the musician(s), so the dancer just sort of hangs back. If I hear the musicians kahea "Pa`ani!" I will usually extend a hand during the end of that wawaena (vamp) to indicate the musicians, and then stand in place. Depending on the song, I may sway slightly, snap my fingers, or clap along quietly.
The musicians usually will end the pa`ani by going back in to the wawaena so the dancer can get ready for the next verse.
Malama pono,
Leilehua |
Edited by - Hula Rider on 09/14/2007 11:50:24 AM |
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Hula Rider
Lokahi
USA
215 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2007 : 12:03:16 PM
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Originally posted by hawaiianmusiclover06
Aloha mai e Leilehua! Did you know that your name is the name of a high school here on O'ahu? Anyways, I would be interested in a hula workshop. I always dream of learning the hula. Maybe this will help because I am learning 'olelo Hawai'i and the culture of it. Mahalo.
Alana :)
E aloha no e Alana,
Yes, I tell people that I am so famous that even before I was born they started naming schools and golf coursess after me!
You have lots of excellent kumu on O`ahu, and workshops are held there throughout the year. While I would not want to discourage you from attending any of my own events, it might be easier for you to go to something nearby.
I will be teaching hula again at Keoki's workshop in Pahala this December, so that is also an option.
Malama pono,
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Sweet Pea
Aloha
22 Posts |
Posted - 09/17/2007 : 12:11:29 PM
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I was taught that during the pa`ani the attention should be on the musician(s), so the dancer just sort of hangs back. If I hear the musicians kahea "Pa`ani!" I will usually extend a hand during the end of that wawaena (vamp) to indicate the musicians, and then stand in place. Depending on the song, I may sway slightly, snap my fingers, or clap along quietly.
The musicians usually will end the pa`ani by going back in to the wawaena so the dancer can get ready for the next verse.
I have not danced with very many live bands... hmmm... come to think of it only ONE! Said musician has not used those phrases ... these are all new to me. So.. it's good to know what to do ! Jumping back in for me (and my hula sistahs) would be by listening very closely and probably missing a couple of beats. 
I am hoping it all works out for my kumu to make it to your workshop. So much to learn !
Moon Kahele (above referenced musician) is on tap to open for Keali'i Reichel here (AZ) in October. Our halau has been asked by Moon to dance during his opening act. 'AUWE !!!! |
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NANI
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 09/17/2007 : 3:16:09 PM
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Aloha Leilehua,
Nice to run into other Konaweb folks
Oh I would love to but I on the Island fron Feb to March so it will have to wait till we move over full time.
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"A hui hou kakou, malama pono".
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