We took this Hula class at the Still & Moving Center in Oahu, HI in May 24, 2025 Hula Kahiko Basics. with Kumu Hula Mālia Helelā by Still & Moving | May 19, 2021 | Classes, Current Classes, Dance, Dance, Hawaiian Culture, Hula, Hula & Hawaiian Culture, Japanese, Mindful Movement, Women, Women, World Culture In-person & Online Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm HST & Sundays 2:15 – 3:15 pm HST クム マリア・ヘレラ (日本時間：金曜日2:30-3:30pm） Hula Basics starts with the foundation of every hula dance.This class focuses on hula basics of the ancient form of hula, working with the beat of the ipu (gourd drum). As we dance to the sound of Hawaiian chanting, we pick up important hula vocabulary. The proper hula form that we learn provides the foundation of every hula dance. While dancing, we systematically work the entire body from the feet up.We have a rare opportunity in that our kumu hula (traditionally trained and graduated Hula teacher) is also trained in traditional lomilomi massage and limbering techniques that hula halau (schools) used in olden times. Kumu Mālia weaves in elements of Haki Kino (body limbering) and Hakihaki (massage therapy with both hands and feet) throughout the class to enhance body awareness, flexibility, and strength. Angie