Ala Moana Hula Show at Ala Moana Center Stage Music 107, Fall 2017 On Wednesday, November 22nd, my friend and I went to Ala Moana. At Ala Moana Center Stage, there was a hula group performing as a part of Ala Moana’s daily Ala Moana Hula Show. The Ala Moana Hula Show occurs daily from 1:00 pm to 1:20 pm. On Sundays, the Ala Moana Center Stage features the Ala Moana Keiki Hula Show, which displays how hula traditions are perpetuated through Hawaii’s youth. The name of the group was said very few times in the beginning of the show, but do to acoustics within the mall, was very difficult to hear. Thus, I was not able to get the name of the hālau. The performance consisted of one hālau, with about two or three different groups of performers per song, with a range of six to eight dancers. The age of the dancers were all older ladies, visually, ranging from about fourty to sixty years of age. The group could very well have been a local group but to my insticts, seemed closer to a group originating from Japan, due to their attire, dance mannerism, and song choices. The audience consisted of mall …show more content…
This particular group did not perform any kahiko pieces, mainly performing modern hula and genres of hula stemming after the King Kalākaua’s Hawaiian Renaissance. Due to the lack of kahiko performance, there was no monophonic texture in the auditory portion of the performance. If anything, the one quality that alluded to the modern style of dance was the facial expressions of the dancers. With pleasant looks on their faces, it did not resemble the strictness of kahiko styled hula. The hula dancers did not use any instruments, instead, they relied on their portrayal of the text through their hand movements and gestures. They wore typical muʻumuʻu’s and wore their hair up, with local flora decorating
Amasa Coleman (A.C.) Lee was born on July 19, 1880 in Butler County, Alabama. He was an American politician and lawyer. Amasa was the father to Alice, Louise, Edwin and Nelle Lee. Coleman was very intelligent and kind but detached, he was very serious and he never “cut loose”. He also spoke to his children like an adult and at home Amasa would read the newspaper with Harper in his lap. Amasa was a lawyer in Monroeville, Alabama and always wore a suit he was very professional. I am Scout states how Coleman never drank, and was a strict Methodist he typically won’t hunt like other southerners. One of Coleman’s golf friends described him as “Much mure of an intellectual than a physical man”. He had the manners of a professional lawyer of the time,
This proposal is to help bring to life the Semester on the Appalachain, a semester long expedition on the Appalachian Trail for a group of ten participants, in order to provide an environment that can not be replicated in a typical classroom setting. In the proposal, it will provide research on the benefits of experiential and expedition education, improvement on psychological health, and organizations that run similar programs.
Hula: Hawaii is known for hula dancing and local halaus (hula schools) in Maui often have demonstrations.
Hi Micquaya. When I think of mental health itself, I do not automatically think of people that are suffering from a psychological issue. Mental health to me is just your psychological status. Mental illness causes me to think a psychological issue. The two are not the same in my eyes. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Physical health is just the status but if I were to say a physical disability it is completely different. The ways to promote good mental health are numerous. Taking care of your body is definitely a good way. Many times our mental status is directly related to our physical health. I know for me, it is hard to think clear when I do not get enough sleep.
The elements used in this concert were videos of a timeline of African-American dances. This was very helpful because it allowed the audience to know what time period they were looking at for a certain dance. There were different varies of costumes. There were costumes from the tribes danes, spiritual dances, 1902' dances as dancers, and etc. The dancers did an excellent job with combine the costumes to the era and it actually looked like pieces from that era. The lighting was very good and it allowed for the mood to be seen in the dances as well. When a dance needed to evoke a spiritual mood, the lighting would evoke that mood by only allowing light on the dancer and no one else. If it needed a joyful feeling, all the lights were on showing
Regarding research into religion’s involvement in a member’s decision to enlist into the military, little has been performed. What little work has been done delves into Christianity and how evangelism influences a member’s decision, as well as how church adherence impacted enlistment post 9/11. In sum, the conclusion was drawn that evangelists have a higher propensity for enlistment when compared to non-evangelical Christians and non-religious individuals alike (Burdette). This could contribute to the overrepresentation of southern states, as many southerners have evangelical Christian roots. Additionally, church adherence post 9/11 negatively impacted enlistment, per the research of Defronzo. He notes that some changes could be explained by
Given that this “visit” was more like a virtual experience, I was still able to access a couple of my senses, just as if I was at the actual exhibition. Through the use of anecdotes and detailed images, I am able to see all of the personal experiences an individual had while practicing a particular dance and what it meant to them. In this exhibition, there are ten different dances displayed, including the: Yup´ik Yurapiaq and the Quyana (Thank You) Song Dance, Yakama Girl’s Fancy Shawl Dance, Cubeo Óyne Dance, Yoreme Pajko’ora Dance, Mapuche Mütrüm Purun, Tlingit Ku.éex ' Entrance Dance, Lakota Men’s Northern Traditional Dance, Seminole Stomp Dance, Hopi Butterfly Dance, and finally, Quechua Danza de Tijeras (Scissor Dance). All parts of the exhibit were insightful, but the two that sparked my interest the most were the Yup´ik Yurapiaq and the Quyana (Thank You) Song Dance and the Quechua Danza de Tijeras (Scissor Dance).
When I was very young, my parents would take me and my sister to powwows, which are Native American social gatherings. Singing, dancing, and feasting are all characteristic of the powwow, as powwows serve as a means of experiencing Native American culture. During my time at the powwow held at UCSD, I served as an audience member for many of the traditional Native American performances. Through the viewing of these performances, I gained much insight into their symbolism and significance, and I was also able to contextualize some topics discussed in the course.
Once we arrived at the event, Dawn Hemmingway started by making a few opening statements. Dawn’s opening statements were then followed by members of the Khast’an Drummers. There were four Lheidli T’enneh peoples drumming in total and they performed multiple songs. These songs had various different meanings and incorporated their values and culture. The general theme of their songs had quite somber and touching meanings due to the matter at hand. This was the first time I had witnessed the Lheidli T’enneh people perform. It was a very special moment for me, I felt honored to have witnessed them share their culture with everyone in the room.
The flower leis are especially the most alluring things about the Hawaiian culture. Flower leis are one of Hawaiian culture's most recognizable customs. In Hawaiian culture the lei should be offered graciously with a kiss and removed in private. It is often considered rude if you remove it in front of the person who gave it to you. The Hawaiian language adds to the one of the interesting things in this culture. It is comprised of five vowels and eight consonants, this is the shortest alphabet in the world. Lastly, the hula. It is comprised of swaying the hips, graceful hands, and colorful costumes. It has two major forms the ancient, and the
Hawaii, also known as the “Aloha State” is located North of the Pacific Ocean and is known for its beautiful views, lush environment, and most of all, for its traditional dance, the Hula dance. The misconception that I have, along with many other people, is that this dance mainly involves moving your arms and hips from side to side in a peaceful manner. To me, hula dancing is being performed during a luau with instrumental calming music and the dancers are swaying to the beat. In other forms, it can also be very fast paced with the dancers moving their hips in a very quick motion. When I think of Hula dancers in Hawaii I envision that the people performing the dance are happy because it is a celebration of their culture and history. People often forget the importance of hula dancing because tourism and popular culture, therefore it is not appreciated in the form that it should be. Thesis: This essay will look at the cultural importance of the hula dance by evaluating all of its history, variety, and presentation forms.
Hawaiian is unique among the fifty states, especially in regards to its native music form, which is still preformed, and captivates audiences even today. Hawaiian chanting, music, and dance are not only key parts of life on the island, but have also become cultural icons as well as profound symbols of nature and religion in Hawaii. Hawaii has a rich history, beginning with the early settlers from Polynesia who brought their traditions and religions to Hawaii. Over the years, the inhabitants took those traditions and adapted them to their new home, creating the definitive culture that, even with Western influences, still is a captivating force within the society.
Early in the first chapter of Another Country, James Baldwin presents a kaleidoscopic canvas of urban humanity situated within the precincts of a quasi-pastoral setting, presumably Washington Square Park: The passage cited here is not only as testimony to Baldwin’s literary eloquence -- the entire novel is a nearly a symphony in language. The passage also serves as witness to the scope of the author’s observant compassion. In his re-creation of the nature-image in fiction, Baldwin transcends misty transcendentalism. He rises above the class-laden and ephemeral nature-writing conventions that rhapsodize about ponds, butterflies, copses and flowerbeds.
"Propaganda tries to force a doctrine on the whole people... Propaganda works on the general public from the standpoint of an idea and makes them ripe for the victory of this idea." Adolf Hitler wrote these words in his book Mein Kampf (1926), in which he first advocated the use of propaganda to spread the ideals of National Socialism—among them racism, antisemitism, and anti-Bolshevism.
“The Filharmonic” is an a cappella group their music consist mostly of covers of pop songs. They were featured in the movie “Pitch Perfect 2” and participated in NBC’s “The Sing Off”. The team consist of six members that are all Filipino-American. The performance was exceptional, they did more than I expected. Each song was choreographed, so seeing them move at the same time was impressive. The performers also did a good job in engaging the audience. For one part one of the singers had a solo that required the audience to beat box with him. One of my favorite parts I had never experienced in a concert, the beat boxer Nico Del Rey had a beat box battle with the vocalist Joe Caigoy except it was more of a comical skit because Joe was making noises