Academy of Hawaiian Arts E-Newsletter | October 2006 : Vol. 1

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AHA Kane and Kumu Mark on stage at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. Photo by Bobby Rawlins
AHA Performance Wrap-Up
What we did on our summer vacation
AHA members, new and seasoned alike, have been busy taking the stage this spring/summer season. From Hayward to Hawai'i, join us for a recap of the memorable performances.
Read about AHA performances through summer 2006


AHA Wahine enter the Merrie Monarch stage to perform "Kauila."
Merrie Monarch 2006
A dancer's perspective
Most people are familiar with Merrie Monarch as an event, but have you ever thought about what it takes to get there?
Follow a dancer through her Merrie Monarch experience


AHA haumana stretching after a workout.
Hula and Your Body (Part 2)
Stretching for the Hula Athlete
Hula requires both strength and flexibility for the stability and ease of the motion. Muscle flexibility plays a key role in reducing risks for injury.
Read more about different stretches that can be incorporated into your hula practice

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Hana Lima

That's right... a new online video series will soon hit the web, starring the one and only Kumu Mark Ho'omalu. Get to know this kumu hula as he shares his knowledge of making things Hawaiian... "Let's Hana Lima."

The first installment of this video series, "Ka Pahu: Making a Hawaiian Drum" will walk you through the drum-making process, from tree stump to instrument, with Ho'omalu antics keeping you entertained along the way. The video series will launch in November. Stay tuned!

WATCH THE TRAILER NOW


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Kanitha Soukhamthath
Editor in Chief
Kamali'i Bingham
Publisher
Rox Landaker
Vicki Wong
Copy Editors
Writers:
Kanitha Soukhamthath
Jessica Joson
Kainani Hartnett
Rox Landaker
Kamali'i Bingham

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