The thing, why people dislike this type of video is, that it says to show "Hula", but shows Hula inspired dances. See, in Hula dance, every gesture has a meaning, and is danced with intent, accompanying the song. Take for example the first verse (00:35): ʻO Kalākaua he inoa ʻO Ka pua maeʻole i ka lā Ka pua maila i ka mauna I ke kuahiwi ʻo Mauna Kea That means: Kalakaua is the name of the flower that never fades in the sun It blooms on the summit of the high mountain Mauna Kea. Her movements are fluid and she dances with joy and a sparkle in her eyes, but none of her gestures make sense in the context of this song. It's like playing "He's got the whole world in his hands" and dancing the YMCA. ;) Anyways, I've never seen someone, who is actually from Hawai'i, getting upset over "wrong" Hula. Just to be on the safe side I'd make it clear in the title or the description, that it's not actual Hula, and that it's just your choreography / interpretation.
I know that it's a cultural thing with the people who are upset but not everything has to be the exact way others would do it. I like it she was on point with the steps and never off beat.
Earlyn siboney Matamba lasprilla que bueno que usted este orgullosa de su hija pero no se debe menospreciar el esfuerzo de otros a mi me parexe lindo como baila la señora
Of course it’s beautiful, but people are mad because hula is a religious practice, not just a dance. They see this as disrespectful. But it is just a song from a Disney movie. But hula is not.
Uhm, just because it's from a Disney movie, it doesn't mean that it's not Hula. It's written and performed by Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu and the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus, and Disney did quite a bit of research for this movie. Why do you think it's not authentic Hula?
Spencer Lavea okay, this girl was having fun doing a dance. By herself, with no one else around. It wasn't like she was going around shouting that she was doing the 'hula' and was amazing at it. It's clear that she knew that she wasn't doing it and that's fine. Hell, that's like saying that when a rap comes on you automatically have to twerk. She can do whatever dance she want's, music is there for people to listen and dance to. Just because she doesn't do the dance that the song wasn't interpreted for, doesn't mean she was disrespecting the hula in any way.
@@xxxmaysilssss690 Well, it says "Hula" in the title, not "Hula inspired". ;) There surely is no need to get upset over "wrong" Hula, and I don't think that it's shameful to enjoy dance and music in any way, but Spencer Lavea is right, that the gestures don't match the lyrics. :) So, if you really enjoy this style of dance, why not invest a bit in trying to understand the words? It's a great way to show love and respect towards a culture, to learn a thing or two about their language. And the Hawai'ian language is really lovely.
Elle-Iza Logan Ok I've been looking at "hula" dances for this song for a while now. If all of you are so upset over it, why don't you create something that isn't class-based that can be found on the internet so that your culture (that you don't want to be disrespected) can be learned properly by people around the world? If you aren't going to do anything other than complain about the inaccuracies instead of working to fix it, you really shouldn't have a place to be all that upset. These people are literally doing their best to display the song, but it's really hard to keep tradition when the tradition isn't made known. With that said, if you could kindly point me in the right direction, since you seem to know so much, that would be greatly appreciated.
The thing, why people dislike this type of video is, that it says to show "Hula", but shows Hula inspired dances. See, in Hula dance, every gesture has a meaning, and is danced with intent, accompanying the song.
Take for example the first verse (00:35):
ʻO Kalākaua he inoa
ʻO Ka pua maeʻole i ka lā
Ka pua maila i ka mauna
I ke kuahiwi ʻo Mauna Kea
That means:
Kalakaua is the name
of the flower that never fades in the sun
It blooms on the summit
of the high mountain Mauna Kea.
Her movements are fluid and she dances with joy and a sparkle in her eyes, but none of her gestures make sense in the context of this song. It's like playing "He's got the whole world in his hands" and dancing the YMCA. ;)
Anyways, I've never seen someone, who is actually from Hawai'i, getting upset over "wrong" Hula. Just to be on the safe side I'd make it clear in the title or the description, that it's not actual Hula, and that it's just your choreography / interpretation.
I know that it's a cultural thing with the people who are upset but not everything has to be the exact way others would do it. I like it she was on point with the steps and never off beat.
I loved it, personally. Not sure what's up with the negativity! Sheesh.
lol at least she has a lot of energy. have fun girl.
I love ur video dance of this song honestly it's is the only one I want to watch
Amazing!
Muy hermoso
Ila Makarena Pflucker Huaman que eso es un oso completo mi hija se sabe toda la coreografía no sea la del video tan ingenua
Earlyn siboney Matamba lasprilla que bueno que usted este orgullosa de su hija pero no se debe menospreciar el esfuerzo de otros a mi me parexe lindo como baila la señora
Of course it’s beautiful, but people are mad because hula is a religious practice, not just a dance. They see this as disrespectful. But it is just a song from a Disney movie. But hula is not.
Uhm, just because it's from a Disney movie, it doesn't mean that it's not Hula. It's written and performed by Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu and the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus, and Disney did quite a bit of research for this movie. Why do you think it's not authentic Hula?
what. the. HEECK?
Just a big NO!
What the “heck” was that? The hula is an interpretation of the song and you got this all wrong! Shameful and disrespectful!
Spencer Lavea it's a fuckin dance... Get over yourself, she was having fun.
Hai my dude , your ignorance is unbecoming! Perhaps it’s your upbringing?
Spencer Lavea okay, this girl was having fun doing a dance. By herself, with no one else around. It wasn't like she was going around shouting that she was doing the 'hula' and was amazing at it. It's clear that she knew that she wasn't doing it and that's fine. Hell, that's like saying that when a rap comes on you automatically have to twerk. She can do whatever dance she want's, music is there for people to listen and dance to. Just because she doesn't do the dance that the song wasn't interpreted for, doesn't mean she was disrespecting the hula in any way.
@@xxxmaysilssss690 Well, it says "Hula" in the title, not "Hula inspired". ;) There surely is no need to get upset over "wrong" Hula, and I don't think that it's shameful to enjoy dance and music in any way, but Spencer Lavea is right, that the gestures don't match the lyrics. :)
So, if you really enjoy this style of dance, why not invest a bit in trying to understand the words? It's a great way to show love and respect towards a culture, to learn a thing or two about their language. And the Hawai'ian language is really lovely.
Elle-Iza Logan
Ok I've been looking at "hula" dances for this song for a while now. If all of you are so upset over it, why don't you create something that isn't class-based that can be found on the internet so that your culture (that you don't want to be disrespected) can be learned properly by people around the world? If you aren't going to do anything other than complain about the inaccuracies instead of working to fix it, you really shouldn't have a place to be all that upset. These people are literally doing their best to display the song, but it's really hard to keep tradition when the tradition isn't made known. With that said, if you could kindly point me in the right direction, since you seem to know so much, that would be greatly appreciated.