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Hula dance class packing list

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Hula / Polynesian dance class is my favorite form of exercise - and such a great workout. It is seriously HARD (if you have the right teacher) - but SO rewarding!!! Here is a list of items that I have in my dance bag.

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Pack all items in one bag & have ready to go each week
  • Water - lots of cold water - twice as much as you might think
  • Attire - whatever you dance teacher requests - such as a pateo or lava lava, with t-shirt and shorts
  • Dance implements - again, what the teacher requests - hand tassel, pu'ili (bamboo sticks), 'uli 'uli, ipu, Maori poi balls
  • Shoes - no shoes in class!  Wear something easy to slip off before coming into the dance studio
  • Paper & pen - so you can take notes
  • Cash or check to pay for your class
  • Hair clip, elastic - you will be hot!
  • Ibuprofen - I take it before class, and bring extra with me in case I forget!

 

TIPS:

  • Practice what you learn in class at home
  • Get a good night's rest the night before class
  • Eat healthy foods that day of class, not too heavy
  • Drinks lot of water all day on class days
  • I experience a lot of physical pain during class (it is a really hard workout!) - so I take Ibuprofren before class, as well as my asthma/allergy prescription medication.   Check with your doctor first.
  • Get to class a few minutes early  (I need to work on this!)
  • As soon as you leave class, write down a few notes about what you learned, so that you can practice at home.
  • Pedicures are always good - you dance in your bare feet!

 

 

My favorite dance instructor is Simone with Manea Porinesia!

http://www.maneaporinesia.com/