The Hula Lesson

Summary:

In “The Hula Lesson” we join Hawaiian Hula teacher Roselle Bailey and her halau of multicultural women to find out what hula is, what it means to Hawaii, and why so many non-Hawaiians love it.

Website:

http://www.outervoices.org

Additional Credits and Funding:

Produced by Stephanie Guyer-Stevens, Script by Claire Schoen, Audio Engineer Robin Wise, Field Sound E. D. Lavis, Production Assistant Maureen Datta. Major underwriting by The Ford Foundation; and by Kimo Campbell, on behalf of 1000 Friends of Hawaii. Corporate sponsorship for The Hula Lesson by Hawaii Forest and Trail.

Timely on:

May: Asian Pacific Heritage Month

Tones:

Engaging, Intimate, Sound Rich

Language:

English

Description:

Hula is more than girls dancing with coconut bras and grass skirts, with strains of Don Ho in the background. In fact, hula is a complete expression of a traditional culture, which uses dancing and singing for teaching social lessons, and for recounting history.

In “The Hula Lesson” we join Hawaiian Hula teacher Roselle Bailey and her halau of multicultural women to find out what hula is, what it means to Hawaii, and why so many non-Hawaiians love it.

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