hula-hula-hula in the Modern World: What is hula-hula today?
        In the documentary film, American Aloha: Hula beyond Hawaii, Dr. Amy K Stillman of the University of Michigan states that, the hula tradition is far more than scarce dance. Hula has evolved from the temple priests of ancient Hawaii, to the days of King David Kalakaua, and to the notorious stage of the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition that takes place in Hawaii once a year in April. Hula has pioneered its way through the changing and modernization of the years. It is danced and taught in legion(predicate) names, old and new, all over the knowledge domain. Today, Kumu (master hula teacher) Patrick Makuakane of Na lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, Kumu Mark Kealii Hoomalu of the Academy of Hawaiian Arts, and Director Judy Charles of Ke Kai OUhane (the tang of the Sea), strive to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through the teachings of hula. apiece teacher has his or her own purpose, style, and way of teaching hula.
        Patrick Makuakane, Kumu Hula/Director of Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu (the many feathered wreaths at the summit, held in high esteem), has had great success with his style of hula. He created the style, Hula mua. His website states that Hula mua is the halaus trademark and pays respect to traditional hula while bringing it into a modern world 
Patrick drew much attention to old and new members of the hula world when he brought his show, The Natives are Restless to Hawaii in March of 2000. Makuakane describes his show, very confrontational and provocative. It is something that can be large(p) to watch. With the metaphorical approach that I was taking, I wasnt sure if mountain were going to understand, but they did. Everyone needs to know this story (Rico). Having...
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