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Students who come to class happily make comments like “My posture has improved so much!” “My legs and back are stronger.” “Great for shaping up.” Hula dance uses various hand movements and steps that center on the legs and back, while dancing to gentle music; a dance that reflects nature; full of emotion, so that not only strengthening the body, the heart becomes peaceful and calm.
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This class is recommended for persons who are dancing for the first time, and persons who have never exercised. The basic footwork, and the basic body movements are covered thoroughly. Less concerned with choreography, this class is perfect for anyone who wants to sweat a bit, get the benefits of some dieting, while having a good time dancing to relaxing Hawaiian music.
※Class fee may vary by location or the particular circle, so please inquire.
A step up from the introductory class, a variety of footwork and arm work is presented to challenge and with the background message of the song, the whole body is used to express the meaning. This class is recommended for the person who would like to dance in presentations and shows.
※Class fee may vary by location or the particular circle, so please inquire.
This class is for the dancer who has mastered the basics. The dancer is challenged with the more difficult choreography of traditional hula (Kahiko), traditional Hawaiian musical instruments, and modern hula (Auana). Dances are blended with more radical and advanced choreography and is the class for those who participate in shows and demonstrations. (Participation in an introductory or beginner class is a prerequisite to taking this class.)
※Class fee may vary by location or the particular circle, so please inquire.
This original MCS class uses tubes and dumbbells for muscle strengthening, stretching for flexibility, simple aerobic or fitness Tahitian dance for aerobic exercise; these three balanced exercises develop strength and endurance, build the muscles of the body and core that are necessary for dancing hula.
※Class fee may vary by location or the particular circle, so please inquire.
Learn footwork and arm work appropriate for children, along with a little Hawaiian culture and language, they learn complete polished dances full of expression and fun. It is a delightful class that encourages the child to love Hawaiian dance and culture.
※Class fee may vary by location or the particular circle, so please inquire.
Practice for performing at institutions and events, culture festivals, shows, etc., this is a class for anyone who wants to participate, however, the participant must be a member of another regular class.
Lessons taught with individual guidance that draws out and maximizes the best of the dancer’s skills, imparts the know-how for ideal body movement so that a dancer can give the best performance.
※Class fee may vary by location or the particular circle, so please inquire.
An MCS instructor is sent to the private group (called a circle) to instruct. Currently, circles we instruct are in Rokunohe, Hashikami, Towada and Takko.
※Class fee may vary by location or the particular circle, so please inquire.
Hula Classes by Location
Misawa City (Main School)
Address: Aomori-ken, Misawa-shi, Shimokubo 57-149
Classes: Beginner Level, Basic Level, Intermediate/Advanced level, Keiki (Small Children), Keiki (School Age Children), Core Muscle, Performance Practice, Private Lessons
Hachinohe City (Nejo Community Center)
Address: Aomori-ken, Hachinohe-shi, Uruichi 4-7-6 Nejo Community Center 2nd Fl Main Hall
Classes: Beginner and Basic Level
Hachinohe City (Nakui Mart Studio)
Address: Aomori-ken, Hachinohe-shi, Shiroshita 4-9-2 Nakui Ribiyomato 3rd Fl Studio
Classes: Basic Level
Hachinohe City (East City Gymnasium)
Address: Aomori-ken, Hachinohe-shi, Minatotakadai 8-1-1 Hachinohe Taiikukan 2nd Fl
Classes: Beginner Level, Basic Level, Keiki (School Age Children)
Hachinohe City (Hacchi)
Address: Aomori-ken, Hachinohe-shi, Mikkamachi 11-1 Hachinohe Portal Museum Hacchi 5th Fl
Classes: Beginner Level
Kuji City (Citizen’s Gymnasium)
Address: Iwate-ken, Kuji-shi, Shinnakanobashi Dai 4-chiwari 13-3
Classes: Beginner Level
Hula Circles Using MCS Instructors
Rokunohe Hula Circle (Aloha Hibari)
Address: Aomori-ken, Kamikita-gun, Rokunohe-machi, Inuotose-Maeyachi 61, Rokunohe-machi Shugyo Kaizen Center 2nd Fl Main Hall
Class: Beginner Level
Rise Hashikami Hula Circle
Address: Aomori-ken, Sannohe-gun, Hashikami-cho, Dobutsu Mimigahoi 31-3 Hashikamicho Akabonai Community Center
Class: Beginner Level
Towada Mokihana Hula Circle
Address: Aomori-ken, Towada-shi, Inaoicho 18-33 Citizen Exchange Plaza Toware
Class: Beginner Level
Takko Mokihana Hula Circle
Address: Aomori-ken, Sannohe-gun, Takko-machi, OazaTakko, Kashiwagita 169 TakkoChoritsu Chuo Community Center
Class: Beginner Level
0176-53-2891
Calls taken 9:00〜19:00
Q&A
Hula Dance
Q1. Can a person tryout a class?
A1. Yes, up to 15 minutes for free.
Q2. Is there an age limit?
A2. Our school has students from age 3 to 80 right now.
Q3. Do changes to the body occur because of dancing hula?
A3. Of course, there are individual differences, but we get happy statements from our students like “I lost weight!”, “I have regained my health!”, “My knee and back pain have gone away!”.
Q4. Do you need to bring things and clothes?
A4. You should bring water or sports drink to rehydrate, a small towel to wipe sweat, and your clothing should be loose enough to freely move. Note, that hula dance is done barefoot.