"Hanalei Moon," written back in 1974 by Bob Nelson , speaks about this beautiful moon over Hanalei Bay on the island of Kaua‘i.
Using these online hula lessons, let's learn the first verse of "Hanalei Moon."
LYRIC:
When you see
Hanalei by moonlight
You will be in Heaven
By the sea
"HANALEI MOON", DENNIS PAVAO
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hanalei-moon/421490678?i=421490741
Letʻs learn the second verse of "Hanalei Moon," then practice both verses together.
LYRIC:
When you see
Hanalei by moonlight
You will be in Heaven
By the sea
Every breeze
Every wave will whisper
You are mine, don't ever, go away.
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If you've been following along and learning "Hanalei Moon," here is a special "hula practice" with tips to help you perfect it.
Once we dance through verse 1&2, we will simply dance the kāholo all the way through. This allows practice for correct timing of the hula and builds stamina as you keep moving through the song, having the same energy in the beginning as the end.
If you can do this, you'll be ready for Part 3 & Part 4.
Letʻs learn the third part to "Hanalei Moon," the chorus.
CHORUS:
Hanalei, Hanalei Moon
It's lighting, beloved, Kaua‘i
Hanalei, Hanalei Moon
Aloha, no wau ia ‘oe (I love you)
Weʻre finally ready to learn the ending of "Hanalei Moon."
LYRIC:
Aloha, no wau ia ‘oe (I truly love you)
Aloha, no wau ia ‘oe (I truly love you)
Aloha, no wau ia...
Hanalei Moon
Now share the hula of "Hanalei Moon!"
Think of "special someone" that you'd like to gift this hula to - someone that might not even expect something like a hula from you. Share it with your friends, share it with your children, share it with your parents... SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE! Hula is not meant to keep, it is meant to share.
And then tell someone how you learned it from iHula Hawaii, with free online hula lessons.
Using the same choreography, letʻs apply it to this version of "Hanalei Moon" by the legendary Hui Ohana.
"HANALEI MOON" HUI OHANA
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hanalei-moon/75068712?i=75068384
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