Artistic hawaiian dancers have been carrying on the tradition of the hula for many years around the world as the love of this special dance has spread. Originally brought to the Islands by the Polynesian peoples centuries ago, it has now formed a standard of the culture. Like anything else it has changed over time with additions, but it is still a method of prayer and storytelling that it was many years ago.
The hula is the dance, which accompanies, or is accompanied by an Oli or chant or a mele, which is the word for the song that is often heard with the hula. Originally, the hula and the Oli were a method of prayer but now it is also used as a welcoming ritual as many know who visit the Islands. Special Oli and mele or songs have and are written for special ceremonial purposes and delivered at great events.
The oldest version of this Hula is called the Kahiko and dates back to the beginning of time on the islands. The Oli or chant, and traditional instruments such as drums and stick instruments usually accompany it. The mele or song is seldom seen with the older version of hula. This version of Hula started to change with the influx of western influences.
The second type of hula is called the Auana. This term means drifting or to wander away from in the native tongue. This is a more modern version of this hula and has the introduction of western instruments like the double bass, ukulele and guitar. This method of hula is generally accompanied by the song or mele, as opposed to the chant or Oli.
Another newly segregated type of hula is called Ai Kahiko, which means return to the past and has become very popular since the early 1920s. This has continued through to the 21st century when people are popularizing the olds ways including a greater use of the Oli instead of the mele and a greater preponderance the old prayer methods and a movement away from the Christian message.
The last version is called Monarchy and covers the stories and hula from the 19th century. This was the time of massive westernization in the Islands. For this reason, this collection of work has extensive western orientation, and uses mostly the mele or song. It was named after the Island Monarchy who traveled the world at this time and became very well known.
Posture is extremely important in hula for the participants, and most people assume that they only correct posture is standing. This is not the case. There is also a strong tradition of hula being delivered while the participant is sitting down. As the hands and the face deliver the storytelling of the dance, it is easy to see how this method will not prevent proper presentation.
Finally, there are four types of hula dance that has spread throughout the world and is delivered by hawaiian dancers. The oldest is the Kahiko, and next comes the more recent Auana. In the 1800s, there was a strong western and Christian like movement in the islands, giving us the Monarchy versions. The final type is that which is prevalent today called Ai Kahiko.
The hula is the dance, which accompanies, or is accompanied by an Oli or chant or a mele, which is the word for the song that is often heard with the hula. Originally, the hula and the Oli were a method of prayer but now it is also used as a welcoming ritual as many know who visit the Islands. Special Oli and mele or songs have and are written for special ceremonial purposes and delivered at great events.
The oldest version of this Hula is called the Kahiko and dates back to the beginning of time on the islands. The Oli or chant, and traditional instruments such as drums and stick instruments usually accompany it. The mele or song is seldom seen with the older version of hula. This version of Hula started to change with the influx of western influences.
The second type of hula is called the Auana. This term means drifting or to wander away from in the native tongue. This is a more modern version of this hula and has the introduction of western instruments like the double bass, ukulele and guitar. This method of hula is generally accompanied by the song or mele, as opposed to the chant or Oli.
Another newly segregated type of hula is called Ai Kahiko, which means return to the past and has become very popular since the early 1920s. This has continued through to the 21st century when people are popularizing the olds ways including a greater use of the Oli instead of the mele and a greater preponderance the old prayer methods and a movement away from the Christian message.
The last version is called Monarchy and covers the stories and hula from the 19th century. This was the time of massive westernization in the Islands. For this reason, this collection of work has extensive western orientation, and uses mostly the mele or song. It was named after the Island Monarchy who traveled the world at this time and became very well known.
Posture is extremely important in hula for the participants, and most people assume that they only correct posture is standing. This is not the case. There is also a strong tradition of hula being delivered while the participant is sitting down. As the hands and the face deliver the storytelling of the dance, it is easy to see how this method will not prevent proper presentation.
Finally, there are four types of hula dance that has spread throughout the world and is delivered by hawaiian dancers. The oldest is the Kahiko, and next comes the more recent Auana. In the 1800s, there was a strong western and Christian like movement in the islands, giving us the Monarchy versions. The final type is that which is prevalent today called Ai Kahiko.
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