Lesson 2: Ancient and Modern Hula

The clips in this lesson are from the 2011 Merrie Monarch Festival.  They portray both modern and ancient hula dance.  They are presented by San Francisco-based hula teacher Patrick Makuakāne. You can read Makuakāne's bio Links to an external site..  Later in the unit, Patrick Makuakāne will introduce himself and his company.

1. View.  Hâlau Ke'alaokamaile - Mele: Kô Ma'i 'Aukâ, Links to an external site.an example of women's ancient hula (wahine kahiko) and then view Patrick's commentary: Merrie Monarch Festival, Part 1. Links to an external site.

2. View.   Ke Kai O Kahiki Links to an external site. is an example of men's ancient hula ("kane kahiko"). After you view this, view Patrick's  commentary on it, Merrie Monarch Festival, Part 2  Links to an external site.

1.  Re-view. Watch Halau O Kamuela- Medley to Island of Oahu Links to an external site. again as an example of modern hula ("wahine auana") and then listen to Patrick's commentary: Merrie Monarch Festival, Part 3 Links to an external site.

2.   View.  View Ka Leo O Laka I Ka Hikina O Ka la, Links to an external site. an example of modern men's hula  (kane auana") and then view Patrick's commentary:  Merrie Monarch Festival, Part 4 Links to an external site.

After you view all of the Merrie Monarch videos and Patrick Makuakāne’s commentaries, ask yourself:   In what ways are men and women represented in hula -- in the pop culture/tourism images?  in the Merrie Monarch festival?

1. View.  Professor's Lecture, Introduction to Hula, Part 6 (Summation) Links to an external site.