This narrative style of dance reflects the many cultures of the Pacific Islands. Learn how to communicate through body movements in this beautiful dance form which has been practiced for hundreds of years throughout the Pacific. The Hula is a dance that originated in Hawaii and is accompanied by chants or music. These dances are made up of hand and hip movements that symbolize words and tell stories to the audience. The music is usually happy and the colors of the costumes are bright and open. There are two types of hula. Kahiko is the ancient form of the dance that is accompanied by chants and Auana is danced to music. Although there are several instruments used the ukulele is the primary instrument of the Hawaiian culture and of the dance.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.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.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.