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You are Invited...
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Hula Dancers and Teachers Around the Globe.
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What?
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Join the Net's First Monthly Online Hula Lesson Club.
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Where?
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Learn On A Computer From the Comfort of Your Home.
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When?
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Learn Whenever You Have the Time - We're Open 24/7!
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How?
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Your Hula Video Lessons are Uploaded Promptly Every 30 Days Into Your Personal Web Hula Account.
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Why?
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Because like us, you just absolutely love Hula and you can't get enough of it! |
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Claim Your Free Lesson
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Web Hula's Instructor & Choreographer |
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 From 1979 through 1987, Derek Kia’áina Nu’uhiwa studied hula from the young age of 14 years old under the direction of the late Darrell ‘Ihi’ihilauakea Lupenui, Kumu Hula of the world-renowned Men of Waimápuna.
After Darrell’s passing in 1987, Derek continued dancing, but this time professionally, for almost a decade.
He performed locally with the Tavana’s Polynesian Show and Germaine’s Lu’au, and then traveled abroad, both domestically and foreign, to over 16 countries.
With a burning conviction to share with others his love for hula, Derek opened his hula school, Ke Ali’i O Ka Malu, on April 19, 1994 in Wai'anae, O'ahu.
In 1996, two promoters from Japan came to Hawai’i to invite Darrell to teach in Tokyo. After learning of Darrell's passing, they sought out many of Darrell’s students instead, Derek included, to continue the teaching of Darrell's legacy of hula in Japan. To date, Derek has been teaching in Tokyo as well for over 14 years.
It is in Tokyo that Derek met his wife, Yoko, and together they are raising their 3 lovely children, Joy, Fay, and Noah, on the West side of O'ahu in Wai'anae.
  
Joy (7) Fay (3) Noah (1)
*(Ages as of 2010)
2007
1st Place, Ia 'Oe E Ka La Hula Festival, Kúpuna Wáhine ‘Auana
2005
1st Place, Kamehameha Hula Contest, Kúpuna Wáhine ‘Auana
2004
4th Place, Kamehameha Hula Contest, Kúpuna Wáhine ‘Auana
2003
4th Place, Kamehameha Hula Contest, Kúpuna Wáhine ‘Auana
2002
3rd Place, Kamehameha Hula Contest, Kúpuna Wáhine ‘Auana
2001
4th Place, Kamehameha Hula Contest, Kúpuna Wáhine ‘Auana
2000
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Olápa
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Auana
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Olelo
1997
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Olápa
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Auana
1996
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Olápa
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Auana
1995
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Olápa
1st Place, World Invitational Hula Festival, Combined 'Auana
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Here's A Sample of Our Award-Winning Hula Style....
1st Place 2005 Kamehameha Day Competition
Kúpuna Wáhine 'Auana Division
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"Here's What's Included in the
Monthly Online Hula
Membership"
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How many Hula dances will I learn every month?
The monthly membership includes two (2) Hula 'Auana (modern hula) dances on video, one for beginner students and the other for the more advanced student.
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How detailed is each video?
For quick and easy learning, every verse is explained in 3 parts: 1. Hand motions only, 2. Hand motions combined with foot steps, and 3. Hand and feet motions performed with music.
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How do I view these videos?
Just log into your private account, choose your lesson, then simply click play and the video will start. |
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How many times can I watch these videos?
These videos are available for unlimited viewing, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from your private membership account.
With these videos, you can now practice along with the teacher, over and over again, from the comfort of your home, ANYTIME you like, until you perfect every step!
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Can I download these videos to my computer?
To prevent the pirating and file sharing of our site's precious videos, our management has recommended that we NOT allow these videos to be downloadable.
We are hopeful that you can understand and support our decision. |
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Don't know the correct words to the mele (song)?
No problem!
We have done all of the painstaking research for you. In your Member's Area back office, you will find a downloadable PDF of the words, translations and story background to each mele.
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Stressing out about what costume or lei (flower garland) is appropriate to wear for each Hula?
Then feel relieved because in that same downloadable PDF mentioned above, we will share with you our choice of the appropriate costume and lei recommendations (with pictures of the flowers and lei) that should be used with each mele.
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Stop for a second...
Do you realize the power these PDFs provide?
This fully researched information is absolutely priceless if you decide to enter a Hula competition or festival with these Hula / Mele. All Hula competitions require in some form that the correct song words, translations, lei and costume choices be attached with your entry's application.
Even if you never enter a Hula competition, you will feel relieved knowing that you are appropriately dressed and adorned, therefore showing your knowledge and respect for the art of Hula and the Hawaiian culture.
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Does a recording of the songs come with the membership?
Good question, but no, they are not included in this membership due to internet piracy laws which make it illegal. |
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So how can I get the music if I'm living away from Hawai'i?
After a lot of research, we have compiled a final list of the most reputable, reliable and affordable internet companies that specialize in Hawaiian music downloads.
You will receive those links in your Member's Area.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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Wait a minute... Aren't you selling out the Hawaiian Culture by profiting from it?
That's a really good question (a very sensitive one) and here is our mana'o (thoughts) on this...
We believe that a culture can not be "sold" because it is an intangible, living, and breathing organism rich with history. It is not a physical product.
Therefore, as a Web Hula member, you will be procuring our labor and services (choreography, research, documentation, videoing, website design and maintenance, etc.) of one facet of the Hawaiian Culture, Hula.
It is much like purchasing a CD of one of your favorite Hawaiian artists or a mu'umu'u from a popular Hawaiian designer. They are not selling the "culture" per se, they are selling their musical talents or fashion artistry of a culture they so love.
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Shouldn't hula be taught in person because of its deep cultural and religious beliefs?
For the two (2) styes of Hula that exist, our answer is "Yes" and "No", respectively.
When it comes to Kahiko (ancient Hula), our answer is emphatically "Yes!" because of the in-depth protocol, religious references, and the utmost care and respect it demands.
As for 'Auana (modern Hula), our answer is "No" because it is much more "light" than Kahiko being that it is not subject to the same ancient protocols.
Be assured that the Web Hula online curriculum includes the sharing of Hula 'Auana only.
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Are these Hula 'Auana designed for men, women or both?
We find that the song choice determines the gender that should dance it versus the style of the choreography itself. In that respect, Web Hula will strive to select songs that both men and women alike will be able to hula.
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I am an absolute beginner at hula... Will I be able to catch on?
That's a difficult question to answer because, like any thing else, it will be dependent upon an individual's desire, tenacity and innate talent. As mentioned before, this site will provide one beginner level hula and one for the advanced student. Personally, I would say try it, have fun, and if it doesn't work out, you can always cancel within 30 days to get your money refunded :)
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Are we allowed to teach these dances to our students, family and/or friends?
Of course you may. That's what this site is all about --- sharing the love of hula to the world! But here are some suggestions:
1. If you'd like to use these dances for a hula competition, you will need to adhere to their rules. Some contests require that you choreograph the dance and yet others do not.
2. Although it's respectful to keep someone's choreography intact, we truly understand if you need to modify the dance to the level that your students are at.
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Is there anything else that comes with the membership?
Yes, in the Member's Area there will be lots of good stuff to fill your hula minds and hearts!
What's New?
Here you will be kept abreast of everything happening with Web Hula.
'Olelo No'eau
This is where you will learn and appreciate the Hawaiian language and it's poetry.
Special Orders
Here you can tap into our massive hula roladex and request anything... a band, costume designers, lei makers and even request a dance to be choreographed just for you!
Advertise
Would you like to promote your hula classes, band, lei services, costume designing or anything else that may help some hula lover out there? Well, this is where you can do it.
Affiliate Area
Here we provide you with banners, emails and other tools to assist you in receiving commissions for every paid member you refer to Web Hula.
Help Desk
This is the communication hub between the membership and the Web Hula staff. Here you can discuss or ask questions about anything "Hula" related, report any problems or new features for the website, or ask us to throw you on our Hula roladex! This is your one stop Help shop :)
...and more!
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"Early Manu (Bird) Catches the Worm"
Membership Rate Specials
(The following rates are FYI only as we are NOT accepting Paid Memberships at this time)
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First 50 |
$47 / Month |
$50 Discount |
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Next 100 |
$67 / Month |
$30 Discount |
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Thereafter
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$97 / Month |
$ 0 Discount
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