Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Hula

Place	Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 2nd floor, Building B
Scheduled Time	4:15-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays
Actual Start/End Time	4:20-5:15
Instructor	Pua (female) 808-922-0588
Cost	FREE
# of Students	40 to 60
Procedure	Sign waiver on the podium next to elevator
Language Spoken	English Explanation of Hawaiian words in song and background of the song writer was given
Student Attire	Up to you, a few girls wore hula skirts
Student Type	75% Asian visitors, 25% mainland visitors Many students were either 1st time dancers or returning to learn the rest of the song All female
Break Time	None
Type of Hula	`Auana
Steps	Kaholo, not taught in detail Students were expected to just follow along, however Pua stated this was a continuation of Tuesday’s hula class
Fingers	N/A
Hands	Taught 1st then kaholo step added
Facial Expression	N/A
Error Correction	1x Pua saw a student performing incorrect hand motions for the kaholo (vamp). She demonstrated the wrong movement in jest, then patiently reviewed the correct movement for the whole class
Instruments Used to Lead Class	CD
Pace	Went over 3 verses of the song
Recommended for	Entertainment purposes Beginner students, for the first time learner who just wants to experience hula
Materials Offered	$15 CD, proceeds benefit charity
Interesting Side Notes	Due to large turnout and limited space near the escalator, Pua had the lines rotate periodically (Front line went to the back of the area)
Date Observed	1/25/07