Hula Dancing

Hula Dancing Hula dancing is a Hawaiian tradition that, through dance movements, chants, and varying levels of instrumentation, tells stories. Most of the time they are legends or accounts of historical events. After reading the article I have realized that hula dancing is much more than just people moving their bodies to music. It is a tradition that runs very deep in Hawaii and it has been a very important part of their culture for hundreds and maybe even thousands of years. I have learned in this article that although hula dancing is one of the most important traditions to many Hawaiians, it is not an easy thing to learn unless you start learning as a child. A child’s young mind and body make it easier for them to learn the art of hula dancing than an adult that is trying to learn for the first time. I think that it is very interesting that the ruler of Hawaii put a ban on hula dancing in 1830 and there were a few other bans and restrictions that were attempted against the art in the 1800’s. The most important thing I got from the article is just how much work goes into hula dancing and also the fact that it means much more than just a dance, it tells stories and expresses all types of emotions. Hip-hop dance is a completely different story than hula dancing. Hip-hop dancing includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping that were created in the 1970’s and made popular by dance crews in America. It is practiced in both outdoor and indoor settings and there has also been many movies made about this type of dance. Much of hip-hop dancing is often freestyle, or improvisational. This makes for the formation of competitions that are sometimes called “battles”. Hip-hop dancing can be done just for fun and it can also be a way for some very talented individuals to make a living doing it. Regardless of the reason you do it, it is a fun and modern type of dancing that many people can enjoy. These two types of dance have a couple