Hula is the art of Hawaiian dance, a choreographed interpretation of a poetic text, or mele, which combines pictorial hand and arm gestures with rhythmic lower-body movements. Far more than just a dance, hula expresses all that we see, hear, taste, touch, smell and feel. For many Hawaiians and Hawaiians-at-heart, the hula is also a way of life.

Beginning this fall, hula instructor Lisette Kaualena Flanary of Nä Lehua Melemele will be offering beginner hula classes at Dance Theater Workshop in Chelsea. An introduction to the basic hands and footwork of the dance, the class will concentrate on the fundamentals of hula dancing, rather than choreography, with strong emphasis on movement, posture, and relaxation. This class level is open to everyone – from those who have no hula experience to seasoned hula dancers – who wish to strengthen their foundation of the basic fundamentals of the dance.

Classes will be held on Monday evenings beginning on September 13, 2010. There will be 12 classes this fall and regular attendance is encouraged.

Dates: September 13, 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 8, 15, 22, 29 (No class Nov. 1)
December 7 (*Please note the last class is on a Tuesday)
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For more information,including cost, please download the flyer.

Contact: NLMHULA[at]gmail.com

Please type “Hula Basics Registration” in the subject line. Mahalo.

Visit www.lehuafilms.com for more information on Nä Lehua Melemele.