Friday May 8th: Ohana to perform at the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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on the Asian Pacific Amercian Heritage Month

CLASSES BEGIN TOMORROW MAY 5TH 2009

TIME- Hula (7:15pm - 8:10pm), Tahitian (8:15pm - 9:10pm).
Students can choose to learn either

Hula or Tahitian but have the option to stay for both classes.

SESSION - 4 week period.

TUITION - $55/month with FIRST class FREE

ATTIRE - Tank top and shorts or anything that is used for workout or dancing.
If you have a sarong or pareo please bring this to class.
Please bring a bottle of water to cool down.

If you have any other questions please email us at ohanaent@gmail.com!
Looking forward to dancing with you.
Mahalo!

Ohana on Twitter !!

Follow the lovely wahines on Twitter... www.twitter.com/ohanaent

We are still waiting for you to join our Ohana (family).
Classes begin Tuesday May 7 2009 at the Flamenco Art Center.
for addition info please visit us at CLASS INFO

Location:

All classes are held at:

Flamenco Arts Center

3755 N. Western (corner of Western Ave. and Grace)

Chicago, Illinois 60618

Learn to dance Polynesian...

Aloha! The sun is finally breaking through and warmer temperatures are here!
You start daydreaming of beaches, sands, sunbathing, flowers, the tropics, and dancing !

Ohana Entertainment is ready teach you how to dance to some Polynesian beats!
Stop in for your first class FREE starting Tuesday 4/7/09.
We are now accepting your registration for the session.

Flamenco Arts Center
3755 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Tuesday Class - April 7, 2009

TIME- Hula (7:15pm - 8:10pm), Tahitian (8:15pm - 9:10pm). Students can choose to learn either

Hula or Tahitian but have the option to stay for both classes.

SESSION - 6 week period.

TUITION - $55/month with FIRST class FREE

ATTIRE - Tank top and shorts or anything that is used for workout or dancing.
If you have a sarong or pareo please bring this to class.
Please bring a bottle of water to cool down.

If you have any other questions please email us at ohanaent@gmail.com! Looking forward to dancing with you.
Mahalo!

A taste of some "island" movies

Inspired by 1969 film Written by Brian Greenhalgh

THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY LINGO

... tells the story of a poor orphaned boy, Tama, who befriends another outcast, Mahana. As a child, Tama leaves Mahana behind on a tropical island, but he promises to come back for her one day. At sea, Tama falls under the tutelage of Johnny Lingo, a successful trader. But as his new life wears on, he begins to reflect upon his childhood promise and makes a very tough decision. Ramirez's thrilling film is entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.

http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=6708358

****This is a fave of Ohana Entertainment. To purchase at a very reasonable price, simply go to amazon.com****

Facebook Mania with Ohana Entertainment!

Want to know what Ohana Entertainment is up to every moment of the day? That's right, you heard us, every moment !!! Just like any other Facebook addict we are drawn to reading friends' status and giggle to new uploaded pics ! Psychologically why is that? Whatever the reason is, we just want to share the moment with our friends and to 'imagine' that we are there, at that exact moment, with them. With that said, Ohana Entertainment would like to have you 'share' the moment, every moment, with them to have you 'imagine' what we are doing at that exact moment. sigh. enough said.
Add us to your friends list by searching our email at ohanaent@gmail.com and/or also be a part of our group by searching for ohanaent. Mahalo

Here are a few clicks to get you started:

Add us as a friend

Join our group on Facebook

Join our halau (hula school)

Ohana Entertainment welcomes new students with open arms. Classes run at four week intervals, starting at the first Tuesday of each month.
A minimum of 5 registered students are required to hold a class in session.

For more info please click on the link and register early to confirm a spot !!

http://ohanaent.com/class.html
or fill out the enrollment form and email back to ohanaent@gmail.com

Hula Dancing.. An alternative way to tone Hips and Abs...

Learn Tahitian and Hula as an alternative for recreation or exercise!

How to Do Hula Dancing for Fitness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Hula dancing is believed to have been done for over a thousand years. Tradition hula dancing was part of Hawaiian ceremonies where the dancers told a story through their movements. Styles of hula dancing include traditional and modern, and hula is often performed as entertainment in Polynesian shows and luaus. Learning the graceful movements of hula dancing is also a great fitness regimen which provides cardiovascular benefits and helps tone hips and abdominals.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Step1

Take a hula lesson. You don't have to be on a Hawaiian island to find hula lessons. There are community classes, dance studios and fitness centers which teach hula dancing for fitness. Consider buying an instructional DVD on hula dancing. Many DVDs incorporate aerobic moves into the hula dancing to make the workout more difficult.

Step2

Learn some basic hula dance moves. Hula dancing is made of several basic moves, and it's important to learn the basics before moving on to combinations. Learn the names and how to perform the kaholo, hele, kao, uwehe and lele to start.

Step3

Move the hips. Hula dancing involves swaying the hips in combination with arm motions and footwork. It may seem difficult at first to coordinate all movements at the same time, but with practice it can be accomplished.

Step4

Use traditional Hawaii music. Listening to music of the islands will help you develop the rhythms of the movements. Practice keeping pace with the music.

Step5

Increase the intensity. Increase the speed of the movements. Create routines to prevent boredom. Put different combinations of dance moves together. You do not have to do every move perfect. The goal is to get a good workout from your hula dancing.

Step6

Have fun. Workouts should not be a chore, and hula dancing for fitness is a fun way to get in shape. Put on a traditional hula dancer outfit. Wear a lei and a grass skirt. Dance for 20 to 30 minutes several times a week to gain fitness benefits.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2094179_do-hula-dancing-fitness.html