Hula in the Modern World: What is Hula today?

In the documentary film, "American Aloha: Hula beyond Hawaii," Dr. Amy K Stillman of the University of Michigan states that, "the hula tradition is far more than just dance." Hula has evolved from the temple priests of ancient Hawaii, to the days of King David Kalakaua, and to the infamous stage of the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition that takes place in Hawaii once a year in April. Hula has pioneered its way through the changing and modernization of the years. It is danced and taught in many styles, old and new, all over the world. Today, Kumu (master hula teacher) Patrick Makuakane of Na Lei Hulu I Ka ... Showed first 120 words of 1456 Size (words) ...

... Continuing with another 115 out of 1456 Size (words) ...form of hula to present day. His dances range from chants for Hula Kahiko, to songs by Eminem for his trademark, Hula Mua. Kumu Mark Hoomalu chooses to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through competitive hula. His creativity with Hula Kahiko has also changed the hula world, along with Makuakane. With the production of Disney's "Lilo and Stitch," Hoomalu continues to discover ways to bring hula into the hearts of people all over the world. Ke Kai O'Uhane, under the direction of Judy Charles, persists to hold their annual luau to entertain the people of Monterey. From large, scale productions by Kumu Patrick Makuakane to the annual luau of ...Essay still continues 100 more words...