Hula Kahiko & Oli Basics - Dancing & Chanting. In-person

About this class

This hour-long class lays the foundation for hula kahiko (ancient hula style), with a focus on movement and voice, working with the beat of the ipu (gourd drum). Join Kumu Mālia for voice warm-ups and an introduction to basic chanting techniques. The breath work in oli (traditional Hawaiian chanting) cultivates lung-capacity, vocal strength, clarity and confidence. Learn proper hula form as the foundation of every hula dance. While dancing, you systematically work the entire body from the feet up. Each class will include basic hula steps as well as choreography.

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