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Patrick Makuakane is the Director for
the dynamic Hawaiian dance company, Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, based in San
Francisco. He is a creative force in the hula world, and is well known
for his innovative choreography. His artistry brings hula to a new level,
and creates new dimensions to the dance form. He has created his hula productions
to be full theatrical experience that is visually captivating. Mr. Makuakane
teaches traditional and contemporary forms of hula, and has also developed
a unique style of hula, called “hula mua,” that provides a modern appeal
to the dance form. Hula mua blends traditional hula movements with non-Hawaiian
music, and creates a greater depth and accessibility to the dance form.
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