Academy of Hawaiian Arts ENewsletter - Mar 2006 - 'Alua Review, Photos - Kaua'i - Reducing Muscular Pain and Injury for Hula

AHA dancers on stage at 'Alua.	Did you miss 'Alua? A review of AHA's 2005 show with the Mākaha Sons
	Relive the magic of 'Alua, the second annual presentation by the Academy of Hawaiian Arts featuring the Makaha Sons, Kumu Hula Mark Keali’i Ho’omalu and the Academy of Hawaiian Arts dancers. Read the review and see photos

View from the Waialeale lookout.	On visiting Kaua'i A personal journey
	The final episode in this 3-part series of articles on Kaua'i will take a more personal look at a visit to the hula heiau Kauluapā'oa and hula hālau Keahualaka on Kaua'i's northern coast by one of AHA's haumāna. Read more

Danilo warming up before starting hula practice.	Your Body and Hula Reducing Muscular Pain and Injury for the Hula Athlete
	Whether you are new to AHA's 'aiha'a style of hula or have even been dancing for years, aches and pains from training can be burdensome. Athletic trainer Shannon Bracy, CTR informs us that muscular soreness and injury can be greatly reduced by understanding some key points. Read more

	Ke Kukui Nānā i Luna AHA's motto contemplated
	AHA's motto "Ke kukui nānā i luna" translates to "The light looked up to"... AHA student and parent Jessica Joson investigates what hālau members feel the motto means to them. Read more

Mahalo!
	Crab Feed Extravaganza: AHA Fundraiser a Great Success
	For two Sundays in January, AHA hosted an all-you-can-eat Crab Feed at the Oakland Zoo. AHA's closest supporters spent the evening eating an 'ono feast, bidding on auctions and winning raffle prizes. Kumu Mark and the dancers shared their hula throughout the evening. The event will support the Academy of Hawaiian Arts dancers on their voyage to the Merrie Monarch in 2006.
Mahalo to the donors, to the many volunteers for their kokua, and to all who attended.

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