1 Marisa McKay Presnell ENG 1102 25 March 2014 Hula Dancing: Evaluative Works Cited Buck, Elizabeth B.

Paradise Remade: The Politics of Culture and History in Hawaii. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1993. Print. This book is about the history of the Hawaiian Islands and how they have been influenced by Western culture. Upon reading the Amazon description of the book, I noticed that it included a statement about contemporary Hawaiians opposing the use of their traditions for tourism and exoticized entertainment, which directly relates to my goal of my inquiry. I want to find out what the original purpose of hula was and how it has evolved and been influenced by Western civilization. There is a chapter in the novel that details the different chants and hula practices in ancient Hawaii, which will provide a historical perspective for my research. None of my other sources give this specific retelling of the myth on the origination of hula dancing, so this chapter should help me get a better of understanding on how hula dance started and the myths surrounding it. I have some other minor sources that will back up Paradise Remades story about the mythical goddess Pele and her fight with her sister, Hiiaka, over who would dance for their family. This book will also give some general facts on Hawaiian history and how dance impacted society. After researching the author, Elizabeth Buck, I discovered that she is an Adjunct Senior Education Fellow at the University of Hawaii. She received her PhD in Political Science from said University, and she is a special assistant to the president of the East-West Center, which is an organization that promotes better relations between the U.S., Asia, and the Pacific. Because she is so well versed in political science, she makes this book a credible source. I would assume that she personally fact-checked all of the information in her book.

2 Hale, Constance. "The hula movement: this ancient Hawaiian art is catching on nationwide--even worldwide. (Dance)." The Atlantic July-Aug. 2002: 166+. Literature Resource Center. Web. 24 Mar. 2014.

This article reviews in detail a hula class taught by a Hawaiian kumu or hula teacher in San Francisco. It is written more like a story about hulas history and its journey to the States. I like that it details how different each of the students are in their cultural background, which present the multicultural face of mainland hula. It also describes the extent of hulas worldwide influence in that a hula conference held in Hawaii received registration from far away nations such as Iran and Egypt. At first glance, it may seem that this article is too similar to the one that follows it, but the difference is this one is more informative and a factual. It even includes another rendition of the mythical tale of hulas origination through Pele and Hiiakas sisterly fight. The article even details some of the instruments used in ancient hula, and even some sacred chants. As for the author of this article, Constance Hale, she is a well-known writer from California. She often covers the subject matter of Hawaiian politics and culture, which directly ties into my inquiry paper. I also found that she teaches writing at multiple universities including Harvard. I think she adds a lot of credibility to this source, as she was born and grew up in Oahu, Hawaii. McCray, Kerry. "HULA HALE - POLYNESIAN DANCERS ARE BRIDGE TO ISLAND CULTURES." Modesto Bee, The (CA) 22 Dec. 1996, All, Living: F1. NewsBank. Web. 13 Mar. 2014.

This article was written on the dance company called Hula Hale from California. It may be more of an opinion piece as it just describes the couples connection to Hawaii and why they founded their Halau (dance troop) after moving to the States. The article describes how less than half of the members of Hula Hale have Hawaiian blood, which differs drastically from the dance companies described in my book source. I like that the article provides some anecdotal support from actual hula dancers; although it may not be scientific, the opinions of Reyn and Shelley Akiona will add some heart to my inquiry project.

3 The author of this article, Kerry McCray, may not have the longest resume other than being a columnist for The Modesto Bee in California, but she did a good job writing this article. I couldnt find much background info on the writer other than her many articles on how to make the perfect Superbowl snack. But I also dont think this article, as an opinion-based piece, requires a PhD like Elizabeth Buck. I think this article will help me with my inquiry project in that it will bring a legitimate Hawaiian perspective on the difference between hula dancing in Hawaii and a Hawaiian dance troupe in California. Paat, Janine. Hula isn't just a dance - it's history." Philadelphia Daily News (PA) 24 Mar. 2011, FINAL, FEATURES: 34. NewsBank. Web. 13 Mar. 2014.

This is a published interview by the Philadelphia Daily News in 2011. Janine Paat is being interviewed by writer, Kimberly Garrison, on her knowledge of hula and experience with it. It goes into detail about the sexual connotations of the Polynesian dance form, and how this is a Hollywood creation not the original purpose. Janine studied dance anthropology in college with a focus on hula dancing, and she even traveled to Hawaii for a semester to learn some ancient chants and hula dances from the pros at the University of Hawaii. Another thing that Janine dispels in this interview is the notion that hula is just for women. I love that this opinion piece is also factual, with an interviewee who is knowledgeable in the subject. I didnt really feel the need to do much research on the author of this interview, Kimberly Garrison, because she is really more of an observer and listener than a writer. She is a certified personal trainer, and she owns One on One Ultimate Fitness in Philly. I think that this interview helps to vary my sources even more. I think that although it is just the record of a hula teachers voice, it helps reduce some of the misconceptions that Americans may have from the Hollywood perspective of hula dancing. Janine Paat being a cultural anthropologist also adds credibility to this source. The Spirit of Dance, Ethnic Dance Arts: Performance Excerpts. Dir. Edward Etsen. Insight Media, 1996. Film.

4 This is a series of video excerpts from a film called The Spirit of Dance. It includes three video clips that relate to my inquiry project: one is a Tahitian Greeting Dance, another a Hawaiian War Chant, and the third is titled Tahitian Otea. The film itself was released by Insight Media, which is a resource for distribution of educational and instructional videos, according to their website; this alone makes me think this source is credible. I also found this video clip through the library website, so I hope that means it has some credibility. I believe the director of this films purpose was to educate people on different styles of dance that they may not have seen before, which is my goal for this inquiry project. I want to use the physical evidence of dance in my paper, so I will be able to better describe the physical movements. I also like that this film is almost 20 years old, because it will help me to compare it to some of the more recent styles of hula dancing and see how they have changed. These performance excerpts will improve the quality of my inquiry in that they provide insight into costumes, music, and overall image of the modern hula dancer. I need all of these details to complete my paper. As a video clip, it doesnt come with written evidence, but I think it is still a valuable source in my search for the evolution of hula and Hawaiian culture.