The New Haumāna Hula Handbook

Mahealani Uchiyama - 8-1/2" x 11" - 89 Pages - Black & White Photos - Softcover - DVD included. An excellent resource for the serious hula student written by Mahealani Uchiyama. Discusses the origins of the dance, hula as spiritual practice, genres of hula, the regalia of the dance, Hawaiian language and chant, hālau etiquette and practices, format of a traditional presentation, a glossary of hula commands and footwork, plus cultural, geographical and historical background of Hawaii. DVD of basic hula footwork included.