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Aloha and Welcome to ikumuhula.com In the next series of videos, we will be focusing on some of the basic steps of hula. The first video will demonstrate the movements of the feet. The steps that we will be looking at:  7 basic hula steps  Kaholo- “vamp” or four count in hula step Hela- foot placed in 45 degree angle, weight shifted to opposite hip, then returned to original position, and then is repeated on the other side. Kaʻo- to sway side to side ʻAmi- hip revolutions, circular movement Kawelu- named after a grass, this movement flows with a step forward and then it returns to original position and then repeat on other side. Also called Kalakaua in some traditions. Lele ʻuwehe- step point ‘uwehe. ‘uwehe- to open…. one foot is lifted with weight shifting to opposite hip as the foot is lowered; both knees are then pushed forward by the quick raising of the heels, with continued swaying of the hips from side to side (a difficult step); to do this step.  The second video will add to your coordination and fundamentals of hula. Now that you have practiced these steps

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iKumu Hula Basic Lesson 1