Author, Nanette Kilohana Kaihawanawana Orman

Author, Nanette Kilohana Kaihawanawana Orman

Hula Sister

...is much more than a book that introduces the native dance of Hawai`i and more than a site where hula lovers can find an introductory video. Hula Sister also presents hula’s many elements...

  • The dance itself

  • Its flowers and adornments

  • Its poetry

  • The Hawaiian culture and language…and even more…

The site also contains performance videos and additional hula information.


Hula Sister: A Guide to the Native Dance of Hawaii

A Handbook For Dancers

 
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Honorable Mention, Special Interest Books from Ka Palapala Po’okela 2017 Awards

 

There is much more to hula than meets the eye! Hula Sister reveals the structure and soul of the dance- for both beginners and hula lovers. This unique reference shares knowledge and resources acquired by the author over years of study and effort, on the mainland as well as in Hawai'i. With clear step-by-step instruction & diagrams. 

Hula Sister is the reference book every beginner needs and wants.

This book helps the mind of a dancer to enter a world that may not be accessible another way. Aunty Nan provides an overview of hula that includes etiquette, behavior, manners and protocol. This book is coming from her love of hula, to help the newcomer. Extensive references, resources, chants and lyrics with translations are included in the book.
— A mainland kumu hula
 

HULA BASICS DVD


Bundle Deal: Hula Basics DVD + Hula Sister Book

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