The hula is a cultural dance developed by the Polynesian people who sailed to Hawaii years and years ago. Originally the dance was called kaihko, but after interactions with western sailors and ideals, a second style was developed: aquanan. Today, there are several different styles of the hula all still widely practiced by Hawaiians and dance teams around the world. So, if you want to learn how to hula, it's best to start with a few lessons on the basics. There are several apps that provide the choreography to the basic foot and hand movements that go with hula dancing. Apps like Learn Hula provide instructional videos as well, so you can quickly learn practical skills in the art of dance.

Another advantage of learning how to hula is the opportunity to learn the history behind the dance. Hula was originally performed by dancers who were exaggerating the spoken chants and words accompanying the ritual. Many of the dances were created in honor of chiefs or gods and provide valuable insight into the life of ancient Polynesian people. While you are learning to dance the hula, you might as well learn the history behind the dances. There are plenty of informational videos on Hawaiian culture and history available online, on sites like YouTube. But if you are on the go, look for an app that provides offline learning such as ebooks or downloadable lessons. Learning the history behind the dance won't just teach you about the culture and let you enjoy your new hobby, it will help you be a better dancer as well. By understanding the meaning behind different poses and chants, you can better connect and represent its mood.

Finally, once you have learned the basic terms and explanations behind different moves, you might find yourself getting discouraged by your lack of progress. It can be hard trying to perfect the more difficult poses and moves. In order to avoid giving up, it helps to surround yourself with people who have similar goals. This is where finding a group of people who also like to hula can be helpful. Now, in today's world, running into a group of hula dancing strangers walking down the street is fairly unlikely. However, there are several apps that help people meet others interested in the same hobbies. Meeting up with your hula group once a week will let you have hours of fun while improving your hula dancing skills at the same time.