Hawaiian Dance Course Syllabus

Mr. Avilla

Course Description:

Hawaiian Dance I

This course will focus on the study of Hula. All aspects of the hula will be covered in a formal manner. Students will develop a foundation consisting of basic skills, history and a basic repertoire of chants and dances.Aspects of Hawaiian language and poetry, culture, and legends will be introduced. This course will provide an enjoyable and rewarding opportunity for students to express themselves through the traditional Hawaiian art forms of Hula and oli.

Hawaiian Dance II, III, and Directed Studies

This course is a continuation of Hawaiian Dance I. Students will increase their repertoire of chants and dances. Students will be required to attend at least one public or school dance performance and may be expected to perform in a concert situation at the end of the semester.

Topics to be covered:

  • Basic Hula Steps
  • Hula Kahiko and Auana (Ancient and Modern Dances)
  • MeleHawai`i (Hawaiian Songs)
  • Hula Arts and Crafts

Course Standards:

  • DANCE: Understand and apply elements of dance, appreciate how dance communicates meaning, and recognize its role across cultures and throughout history.

Course Skills and Focus:

  • Learn to dance and perform Hula
  • Be able to chant
  • Learn discipline from the Hawaiian culture to use in everyday life
  • Learn and practice the following values: Aloha, Malama, Pono, Ha`aha`a, and Kuleana
  • Understand how and why hula has changed throughout history

General Learner Outcomes

•Self-directed Learner (The ability to be responsible for one's own learning)

•Community Contributor (The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together)

•Complex Thinker (The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving)

•Quality Producer (The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products)

•Effective Communicator (The ability to communicate effectively)

Effective and Ethical User of Technology (The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically)

Tribes Agreements

  • Attentive Listening
  • Appreciation/No Put Downs
  • Right to Pass
  • Mutual Respect

Grading:

  • Attendance and Daily participation 40%
  • Appropriate Attire 15%
  • Mastery of Chants, and Dances 30%
  • Behavior and Attitude 15%
  • Grades Scale : 100 – 90 = A 89 – 80 = B 79 – 70 = C 69 – 60 = D 59 and below = F

Rules and Expectations:

  1. Be on time and prepared
  2. Follow instructions the first time
  3. Respect yourself, others, and our learning environment
  4. All school rules apply

Consequences:

  1. Verbal warning
  2. Written warning and parent contact
  3. Referral sent to office

Purpose of this class:

  1. To learn life skills to succeed
  2. To meet and exceed National and State Standards
  3. To prepare students for their future endeavors

Required materials for this Course

  • Pa’u –Hula Skirt and T-Shirt
  • Binder to store notes and songs
  • Composition Book