This might help you with the rhythm and tone of the oli we reviewed in class November 13th.
This is the voice of Kumu Hula John Keola Lake (1937-2008) who started the first Hawaiian language ('olelo) class in 1965.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=32vcntOp0i4
The written words in the video are not completely correct, however, Kumu Lake says what Aunty Edith wrote (and what you have printed).
You can hear the ʻiʻi - the Hawaiian dictionary explains this as "admired deep, rasping sound in chanting; tremor; guttural quality of some sounds, as back vowels or strongly aspirated."
Notice the emotion and force of his oli; you can tell it comes from within. An oli can be really powerful.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hawaiian Holiday Ho'ike, Sunday, November 18th, Bellingham
The newly-formed Northwest Hawai'i 'Ohana Hawaiian Dance Company (under the direction of Aunty Manu Lono) will hold their ho`ike at the American Legion Post 7 on Sunday, November 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. Ono dinner included with your ticket!
Address and pertinent information here:
http://nwhawaiiohana.webs.com/
Address and pertinent information here:
http://nwhawaiiohana.webs.com/
Monday, November 12, 2012
Tuesday November 13th class
Aloha ahiahi kakou!
As once again, we have no beginner hula students, we will start class at 10 a.m. and run until 11:30 a.m. for the balance of the session. Please note that there will be no class on December 4th and we will finish this session the week following (December 11th).
Welcome to Caroline, who is joined us last week as we were getting ready for the Pineapple Classic show. We will be starting a new hula in this session, but we'll revisit "To Make You Love Me, Ku'uipo" again. Hilda Lehua, I hope you are well and will rejoin us soon!
Please bring your copies of "E Ho Mai" the oli we will be learning. Aunty Lei will be at class with us tomorrow, so we can work on it together.
We will be reviewing footwork tomorrow and (attempting!) an entire warm-up with no stops. That's a challenge for both ho'opa'a (chanters) and 'olapa (dancers)!
A hui hou!
As once again, we have no beginner hula students, we will start class at 10 a.m. and run until 11:30 a.m. for the balance of the session. Please note that there will be no class on December 4th and we will finish this session the week following (December 11th).
Welcome to Caroline, who is joined us last week as we were getting ready for the Pineapple Classic show. We will be starting a new hula in this session, but we'll revisit "To Make You Love Me, Ku'uipo" again. Hilda Lehua, I hope you are well and will rejoin us soon!
Please bring your copies of "E Ho Mai" the oli we will be learning. Aunty Lei will be at class with us tomorrow, so we can work on it together.
We will be reviewing footwork tomorrow and (attempting!) an entire warm-up with no stops. That's a challenge for both ho'opa'a (chanters) and 'olapa (dancers)!
A hui hou!
Pineapple Classic Show - brrrrrr!
The Pineapple Classic show, benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was this past Saturday! It was a wintery one, to say the least.
Mahalo nui loa to Mary Lu, Gaylin and Joyce who danced a lovely rendition of "To Make You Love Me, Ku'uipo" (without their teeth chattering!). You ladies looked so nani and your dancing was maika'i. I hope you are all feeling well and haven't come down with anything nasty as a result of the chill.
Mahalo nui loa to Mary Lu, Gaylin and Joyce who danced a lovely rendition of "To Make You Love Me, Ku'uipo" (without their teeth chattering!). You ladies looked so nani and your dancing was maika'i. I hope you are all feeling well and haven't come down with anything nasty as a result of the chill.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Class Tuesday, November 6th
Tomorrow, Aunty Manu will be joining us at class to play for us!
Come before class usually begins, if you can (Lehua will already be there, as she's the early bird!) to review your steps prior to Aunty getting there and to sign up for this next session. I will likely need to go pick up Aunty, so you'll have some time to practice on your own. If Aunty Lei can make it tomorrow, she can warm you up and help with the steps.
***Perhaps someone could bring a CD and CD player, so you have music to dance to!***
I will have your "gowns" ready tomorrow to measure for hemming, along with yarn to make na lei at the after-class gathering at Aunty Leta's.
The final rehearsal will be at Aunty Leta's on Friday from noon to 2 p.m. I will have your hairpieces and bracelets ready for you then :-)
I believe the total for costuming will be between $20 and $25, but I will give you the final amount tomorrow. We won't have much in the way of new costs for the performance at Carco in May, as we'll use some of the costuming you already have!
Come before class usually begins, if you can (Lehua will already be there, as she's the early bird!) to review your steps prior to Aunty getting there and to sign up for this next session. I will likely need to go pick up Aunty, so you'll have some time to practice on your own. If Aunty Lei can make it tomorrow, she can warm you up and help with the steps.
***Perhaps someone could bring a CD and CD player, so you have music to dance to!***
I will have your "gowns" ready tomorrow to measure for hemming, along with yarn to make na lei at the after-class gathering at Aunty Leta's.
The final rehearsal will be at Aunty Leta's on Friday from noon to 2 p.m. I will have your hairpieces and bracelets ready for you then :-)
I believe the total for costuming will be between $20 and $25, but I will give you the final amount tomorrow. We won't have much in the way of new costs for the performance at Carco in May, as we'll use some of the costuming you already have!
Pineapple Classic performance!
Here's the scoop for the Pineapple Classic on Saturday, November 10th for those who are dancing. If you aren't dancing, come to watch if you like!
Call time is 11:00 a.m., show at 12 noon (45 minute show).
Aunty Manu has graciously agreed to schedule "To Make You Love Me, Ku'uipo" near the beginning of the show.
"For You" will close the show. If you know it, you'll be dancing!
Hair and makeup will be as usual for any performance: hair (including bangs) off the face and pulled back into a bun (sitting around the crown of your head), gelled for a smooth look. Eye shadow in neutral colors, red lipstick.
False eyelashes, if you wish, but probably not necessary.
Mu'u mu'u of choice and hairpiece for "For You". Maile lei (worn open) is a must, as the lei is referred to in the mele :-)
Dress warmly and wear shoes you can kick off easily just before going on stage. We're in a horse barn (!) so not much in the way of creature comforts like carpeted (or even heated) floors.
The weather prediction so far is for 20% chance of rain and it will be colder (in the 40's) than it's been lately. Be prepared for anything, though!
Here's the address:
Mountain Meadows Farm
10106 422nd Lane SE
North Bend, WA 98045
It's about 30 miles east of Seattle, off I-90.
When get close to the venue, let the parking attendant know you are performing and need to carry costumes in. They will direct you to parking spots nearest the barn.
Because you are performing, you will receive a ticket for a free lunch as a thank you. You are also entitled to a pineapple - they have massive quantities usually, so feel free to take a couple. They are outside of the barn, so you can pick them up on the way out.
And if you have any questions that haven't already been answered here, ask me at class or rehearsal.
Call time is 11:00 a.m., show at 12 noon (45 minute show).
Aunty Manu has graciously agreed to schedule "To Make You Love Me, Ku'uipo" near the beginning of the show.
"For You" will close the show. If you know it, you'll be dancing!
Hair and makeup will be as usual for any performance: hair (including bangs) off the face and pulled back into a bun (sitting around the crown of your head), gelled for a smooth look. Eye shadow in neutral colors, red lipstick.
False eyelashes, if you wish, but probably not necessary.
Mu'u mu'u of choice and hairpiece for "For You". Maile lei (worn open) is a must, as the lei is referred to in the mele :-)
Dress warmly and wear shoes you can kick off easily just before going on stage. We're in a horse barn (!) so not much in the way of creature comforts like carpeted (or even heated) floors.
The weather prediction so far is for 20% chance of rain and it will be colder (in the 40's) than it's been lately. Be prepared for anything, though!
Here's the address:
Mountain Meadows Farm
10106 422nd Lane SE
North Bend, WA 98045
It's about 30 miles east of Seattle, off I-90.
When get close to the venue, let the parking attendant know you are performing and need to carry costumes in. They will direct you to parking spots nearest the barn.
Because you are performing, you will receive a ticket for a free lunch as a thank you. You are also entitled to a pineapple - they have massive quantities usually, so feel free to take a couple. They are outside of the barn, so you can pick them up on the way out.
And if you have any questions that haven't already been answered here, ask me at class or rehearsal.
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