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Iolani nani explained the signifigance of the dances while Maka demonstrated for the audience.
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Maka Nani, left, and Iolani demonstrated the use
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Library patrons were tentative at first, but it didn’t take long to get everyone into the dancing mood on Saturday.
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volunteers got into the swing of things as well, donning grass skirts and learning basic steps.
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Elmont residents got a little exotic flavor last weekend, as the Elmont Library put on a show — and a class — about how to appreciate the art of hula dancing on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Hula, a dance form associated with the oral history of Hawai’i, is the art of using the whole body to tell a story.
The dances were used in Hawai’ian civilization as a way to keep traditions alive. During their demonstration on Saturday, Iolani and Maka Nani gave their audience a new appreciation for all things hula, and also gave some pointers for how people could participate in the dance themselves.
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