HULA & HEALTH

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Information from a segment in Monday’s news on NPR suggests that….Hawaiians suffer from heart disease… and there was a segment on hula and health.  I don’t recall the name of the spokesperson, but she talked about some studies that have been recently conducted regarding Hawaiians and heart health.  Apparently, Hawaiians suffer from heart disease more than any other ethnicity.  A significant number of Hawaiians participated in a study where they regularly danced the hula (per instruction in a group setting), and another group did not. The study revealed that the group who regularly danced the hula had a 20% improvement in heart related matters (no specifics were given as to what type of ailment or to what degree).  The Queen’s Hospital has started a hula group for patients with heart problems and the participants report feeling happier, less stressed, and interested in pursuing interests that they had otherwise postponed.  The first hula the Queen’s group has learned is “Puamana,” the lyrics of which comforted them with memories and feelings of home.
This observation is consistent with what Aunty Kathy recently told us about a student that does hula when stressed out.  Interesting!

 

CLASSES STARTING!

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Aloha All,

Starting this friday our hula year begins!  See below for the classes schedule.   If you have not filled out your information sheet as yet please get that done soon.   Also if you are not going to be able to attend your 1st class please contact Aunty Kathy (276-8047) so that we can be sure to hold a space for you.

See You Soon!

Your Kumu

Submit Student Info Sheets ASAP

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Aloha,

Before we begin classes for the year, we would appreciate it if you would kindly visit our site and go to the members only tab.   If you need the password please contact me. Once you get in there, please read our rules and regs then click on the proper form if you are Keiki or Adult.  Go ahead and fill it out and press the button submit.  Any questions please call Tijana (359-3837) or Kathy (2746-8047).

Pua and I look forward to seeing your forms real soon!Image

CLASSES TO START SOON!

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Friday, August 9th

Papa Mohala (Wailuku) – 4:00-4:45pm – Wailuku Elementary

Papa Ilima (Wailuku) – 5:00-5:45pm – Wailuku Elementary

Saturday, August 10th

Papa Hualiʻi  9:00-9:30am – Kaanapali Train Station

Papa Hua  9:30-10:00am – Kaanapali Train Station

Papa Kupu 10:00 -10:45am – Kaanapali Train Station

Papa Liko  10:30 -11:15am – Kaanapali Train Station

Papa Mohala (Lahaina) – 11:15-12:00pm – Kaanapali Train Station

Monday, August 12th

Papa Ilima (Lahaina) – 5:00- 5:45pm – Lahaina Methodist Church

Papa Maile (Monday) – 5:45-6:30pm – Lahaina Methodist Church

Wednesday, Aug. 14th

Papa Maile (Wednesday) – 9:45-10:30am – Kaanapali Train Station

Thursday, August 15th

Papa Lokelani – 9:00-9:45am – Kaanapali Train Station

Papa ʻŌhai ʻAliʻi – 10:00-10:45am – Kaanapali Train Station

* If you are not sure of what class you belong in please contact me at 276-8047 *

Mahalo!

 

 

SUMMER CLASS LAST DAY

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Aloha,

I would like to thank all of the students who came to my Summer 6 week course.  I had a lot of fun teaching you and enjoyed so much your enthusiasm.  This past course has set me in a great feeling of the direction I would like for our Hula studio to go this year.

Pua and I are looking forward to opening our 2013-2014 hula year in a few weeks.  I hope everyone is ready to get back into the SWING of things!  Look for my next post for times and dates of classes.  And a lot more postings as we move into the new year.

A Hui Hou For Now!

Summer Classes – 1st day!

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Mahalo to all of you who showed up for class today!    I love all your enthusiasm!  Youʻre all great!

For those who do not have their studio paʻu skirts yet, we will be printing next week after class.  Please bring a piece of cardboard, some clamps or can food to hold down material and $25 for fabric and printing supplies.

Donʻt forget to fill out your forms and sign up for our blog.

Mahalo!