Introduction to ancient hula

An overview of sacred pre-missionary, as well as post-contact hula techniques for the serious-minded female Hawaiian dance student.

Because pure kahiko tends to be rather rowdy and gymnastic, as opposed to the soft, polite hip sways and nuances of contemporary hula styles, this booklet sets out beginner-level warm-up exercises which can later be incorporated into the traditional steps, gestures, and movements of kahiko, and includes a simplified starter choreography for the song "Moanalua".

Also, how to create a two-piece performance pa'u, overskirt, mu'u mu'u, and pantaloons.