Patricia Lei Anderson Murray gives you simple easy-to-follow instructions for the hula, suitable for children or adults. She teaches basic foot and hand motions, then complete choreographies for three popular Hawaiian songs: The Hukilau Song, Keep Your Eyes on the Hands, and Hawaiian Wedding Song. Each dance is demonstrated in its entirety, then broken down and taught step-by-step with close-ups and slow motion; then danced again by a beautifully costumed child or adult dancer. Filmed in Hawaii.  (56 minutes)

Riki Liufau and the award-winning Nonosina Dancers instruct and demonstrate TAHITIAN DANCE, HAWAIIAN DANCE, POI BALLS, and a short session of FIRE KNIFE DANCE. There are brief performances in authentic costumes in various settings, with the instruction being filmed in a studio. No specific choreographies are taught, but lots of beginner, intermediate, and advanced movements are demonstrated and discussed. Then the steps are combined & danced to various traditional drum rhythms and tempos. (48 minutes)

Learn 4 hula routines (beginner-advanced) from beautiful dancer, choreographer, singer, & actress Taina Passmore. Lessons progress from simple steps & movements to variations of increased difficulty & speed. Mirror imaging is used to make following the instructor easier. Each song is then taught one phrase at a time with slower music for learning the steps & hand gestures, and then at performance speed.  You will learn: Dance Hula Girl, Blue Hawaii, Pua Iliahi (about the fragrant sandalwood tree), & Hawaiian Wedding Song (in both English and Hawaiian). (63 minutes)

Carol "Kalola" Lorenzo performs and gives instruction for complete choreographies of "Lovely Hula Hands" and "Little Brown Gal". Performances are done in costume in a tropical setting and the instruction is given in a studio. Beginner steps and hand gestures are demonstrated and explained, and then the dances are broken down and taught line by line. Special tips for graceful posture and facial expressions.  (30 minutes)

Young girls learn the basics of hula in this fantasy filled and informative video that lets any little girl "be a hula girl". First we hear the background of hula while we watch beautifully costumed children perform. Then join the other girls on the beach in Hawaii as master hula dancer Leina'ala Kuloloio demonstrates warm-up exercises and then gives easy-to-follow instruction for two complete hula routines: Pearly Shells (seated using shells as a dance implement) and The Hukilau Song (hula). Then the girls get dressed in their hula costumes and perform on stage.  (28 minutes)

This unique DVD is a fun filled introduction to the world of hula and the art of lei making for kids. Includes a warm-up, basic steps and teaches 3 easy dances: Plumeria Lei, Hawaiian Rainbows and May Day Is Lei Day In Hawaii. The dances are demonstrated and explained step by step followed by a performance at Maui's most popular luau. DVD bonus features: How To Make A Lei, Queen Lili'uokalani Keiki Hula Competition (2 Kahiko and 2 Auana), and 5 Hawaiian hula songs. The music is included as a bonus on the DVD. (60 min)

Patricia Lei Anderson (former Miss Hawaii) leads ladies of various sizes and ages through an excellent low impact aerobic workout using only the traditional movements of the hula. Numerous hula steps and hand gestures are choreographed to Hawaiian music of varying tempos and danced on the beach in segments: Warm-up stretches and hula for 5 minutes, Workout hula for 30 minutes, and Cool-down for 5 minutes. Then in beautiful long dresses the ladies do Haleiwa Moon, Hana, and Sway It Hula Girl. This unique fitness routine will improve your flexibility, balance, and strength. Excellent!  (51 minutes)

This video includes a performance of the hula Ka Nani A'o Ka'u ("The Beauty of Ka'u") by Debbie Ryder on location at Ka Lae (island of Hawai'i), A  talk-story session with beloved kumu hula (hula master) George Na'ope about the composing of Ka Nani A'o Ka'u during a visit to Ka'u. Features scenic areas described in the song such as Kaulana Bay, Wai'ahukini, Palahemo and Ka Lae and a step-by-step hula lesson by Debbie Ryder on how to dance Ka Nani A'o Ka'u. This lesson requires basic hula knowledge. (29 minutes)

Join Kili on the beautiful beaches of Maui for these innovative workouts that allow the beginner to learn a choreographed hula dance while experiencing a fabulous aerobic workout. She combines 7 traditional hula steps with fitness moves to help you burn calories while strengthening and toning the entire body. Each video begins with Kili demonstrating the entire routine, and then she breaks it down for you to learn each hula step and move. After a warm-up session you can do the entire choreography all the way through, and finally do a cool-down session.

#V333D - TAHITIAN CARDIO HIP HOP WORKOUT 2-DISK DVD - $32.00
Kili welcomes you to Hawaii for a workout that will shake your regular routine. These workouts will you burn calories will learning both traditional and hot new dance moves. These can also be played without narration and only the music. TAHITIAN CARDIO - Kili has designed this workout to specifically target and tone legs, buns, and abs. You will learn three basic Tahitian moves: 'ami, figure 8, and Tahitian bump. Combined with fitness steps, these moves offer an innovative and creative Tahitian Cardio workout to help you lose weight and shape the entire body.  DVD consists of dance, warm-up, workout, cool down and then the dance again. TAHITIAN HIP HOP - To create Tahitian Hip Hop, Kili combines the art form of Tahitian dance with her favorite hip hop moves. You will learn five basic Tahitian moves: 'ami, figure 8, bump, flower, shimmy, and fa'arapu. These steps are designated to keeps the hips moving quickly while the upper body stays strong and engaged. The result is a challenging and enjoyable dance fitness experience that will keep you slim and toned. Bonus dance performance.

Join Kili in Hawaii as she shares her love for the hula dance. This graceful and unique tradition is also an amazing workout. Hula is a graceful Hawaiian tradition that combines hip movement, footwork, and hand motions to speed up your metabolism and tone your entire body. CARDIO HULA - During this unique workout, you will master six basic hula steps: kaholo, hela, double hela, uwehe, lele 'uwehe, and ka'o. Kili combines these steps with traditional aerobic steps to create her innovative and enjoyable Cardio Hula. This feature will help you burn calories, tone your body and dance the hula like an island girl. HULA ABS & BUNS - In the program, Kili combines traditional hula with fitness moves. You will master eight basic hula steps: kaholo, hela, double hela, kawelu, kao, ku'i, kalakaua and 'ami. (80 min)

Vikilani presents instruction from the renowned Enoka, a rare professional fire knife dancer willing to share his art! First there's brief information about the knife, how to wrap it for fire, safety tips, basic twirling techniques, and costuming ideas from Vikilani. Then in his casual backyard style, Enoka demonstrates and explains the basic twirl, throw, and figure-8 for beginners; then demonstrates advanced moves, 2 knives, and twirling with fire. The finale is his thrilling costumed performance. Amateur videography, but nicely done with rare fire knife instruction.  (45 minutes) 

This high energy video shows inspiring Zuni Poi moves and tricks in daylight and under blacklight, plus an easy instructional segment of basic moves. Can also be used for traditional Poi Balls. (15 minutes)

An exciting new twist on Maori poi! Made of durable fluorescent nylon for amazing visual effects with or without black light. 4" poi pouch is one color & the attached 50" streamer is another. Black nylon swinging cords are adjustable with a swivel & a hook where you can attach a glow stick if desired. Includes a drawstring carrying bag plus a

"Poi Spinning Basics" is a fantastic instructional guide for poi dancers. Highly sought after as performers and teachers, the graceful female duet known as Pele's Element has developed a clear, concise, and informative style of guiding people of all ages from beginner level to advanced skills. Each move is broken down into short, easy to follow lessons with precise transitions so you can do the move in equal time, split time, forwards, backwards, and combine moves smoothly. Lessons include: Intro Basics, Circles, Crossing, Weave, Backwards Weave, Corkscrew, Butterfly, Wave, Low Wave, Over the Head, Side to Side Turning, Weave in a Circle, and Butterfly Turn. Each lesson is reviewed, and then there are two Final Review segments that are actually short routines that combine a number of moves with walk-through instruction. Fully-menued for easy navigation and reference. Resource list included. (60 minutes)

The Discover Bellydance series, featuring twins Veena and Neena, teaches you Egyptian Bellydance moves and choreographed dance routines. Join Veena & Neena Bidasha for a wonderful introduction to the extraordinary benefits of Bellydance. Their amazing talent and delightful style will keep you captivated and totally motivated.
Basic Dance
This program introduces the fundamental movements of Bellydancing. You will learn the basic dance moves that will enable you to perform a fully choreographed dance routine. After a satisfying warm-up, you will receive step-by-step instructions from identical twins, Veena & Neena, on how to execute the upper and lower body movements associated with Bellydance.
Beyond Basic Dance
This program introduces the intermediate movements of bellydancing. You will learn beyond basic moves that will enable you to perform a fully choreographed energetic dance routine.
Mystic Dance
This program introduces the softer and more flowing movements of bellydance. You will learn seductive moves that will enable you to perform a fully choreographed and mesmerizing dance routine. Now you are ready to integrate these movements into a fun and exciting choreographed dance routine.