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Ami kûkû: like the `ami kähela except the revolutions are smaller, faster
and in groups of three; sometimes combined with two slower kähele
revolutionsHela: one foot is placed at about a 45 degree angle to the front/side
with the weight on the opposite hip and the knees bent; the foot is then
returned to the original position and the step is repeated with the other
foot.
- Kâholo: the ha`a vamp step, more common in modern than in ancient dances,
consisting of 4 counts:
- #1 one foot is extended in a straight line to the side
- #2 the other foot is brought along side
- #3 first foot is again extended in a straight line to
the side
- #4 the other foot is again brought along side the first
foot's ankle
Kî`i, Wâewae Kî`i: right foot points to the side (3:00), front (1:00),
back into position with the left foot. Left foot repeats the same movements,
side (9:00), front (11:00), back into position, on the opposite side. Some
halaus incorporate an `uwehe when the 2 feet are back in the same position. This
step is often used at the end of Olapa/Ala`apapa
dances. Legend says Hi`iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele and Hopoe danced the hula on Pu`u
Ki`i, an islet at Ka-pueo-kahi harbor of Hana, Maui. It is said that this step
was first danced here.
Lele: the dancer walks forward lifting the heel with each step, with a
slight inward movement`ôniu (spinning): figure-eight
ha`a step; the revolving hips (`ami) form an "8" with the
weight shifting
Uwehe,`uehe,`uweke: one foot is lifted with weight shifting to the opposite
hip as that foot is "Uehe" lowered; both knees are then pushed forward by the
quick raising of the heels, with continued swaying of
the hips from side to side. The actions are then repeated in reverse.
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