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Summary: Definitely not what I expected
Review: I ordered this DVD expecting a low-impact workout based on traditional hula. I did not expect this weird hybrid dance incorporating the mashed potato and other totally non-hula moves (that are high impact and bouncy) set to really hokey music (Hula Rock Momma...gak!).While you do get some introduction to each of the hula steps, they really aren't broken down totally...you just have to hope for the best. On the tiny bit of good side, the other production values are decent...this production company seems to like to have the intructor do a voice-over, rather than actually talk during the workout, but I think the purpose of this is (as I found in the special features section) that you can turn off the voice track and just have the music. But with music this hokey, who'd want to do that? The setting is gorgeous and the instructor is obviously a real hula dancer, but I was expecting something more traditional and not some bizarre hybridization with country linedancing. I'm returning my set, because I cannot do high-impact workouts due to an injury. So if you're looking for low-impact, look elsewhere and if you're looking for anything resembling traditional hula, again look elsewhere.
Rating: 
Summary: Love this one
Review: I read other reviews here and got kind of turned off on this DVD even before I tried it out. So finally I checked it out from the library to see, popped it in the DVD player, not expecting much of a workout or much fun. But to my surprise it was pretty challenging and a lot of fun. I worked up quite a sweat, and if you're someone who works out on the elliptical machine 5 days a week or runs 25 miles a week you may not get as much a workout as I did, but I loved it. It's not quite traditional hula, more aerobics blended with hula movements, and a lot of the hula are very similar to bellydance, but this is more challenging than a lot of bellydance tapes out there. Kili shows each move once or twice, moves it up to tempo, and then she strings several moves together a few times so you get used to it and it gets more intense that way and you get to do a little dance with her. I didn't master it right away, which I actually prefer, so it remains a challenge. A lot of fun, well filmed and the setting is beautiful. It's not traditional hula music but more hula 'rock' but I'm not complaining. I got a really good sweat worked up and I felt great afterwards. Mission accomplished.
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Summary: Hula Workout for Beginners
Review: I recently purchased the Hula Workout for Beginners and am having
a great time with this workout.I love the way it gives you step
by step instructions,making it very easy to learn and follow.At the same time it's a very energizing workout,& I am starting to
see and feel results already! I am in my 50's with lower back
problems and since starting to workout with Katie I'm experiencing no back soreness, and feel my flexibility has im-
proved. Katie is great to watch and follow, she has a fabulous
body (hope my body takes on same tone!).I actually look forward
to my workouts, I am never bored, I'm actually having fun exer-
cising with her,especially seeing the beautiful ocean background and listening to the upbeat music.I think this program is great
for all ages and levels of ability, it is safe, effective, & fun,
I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for something new,
reasonable, challenging, & FUN! Susan Snyder
Los Angeles, CA
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Summary: Fantastic workout and relaxing view!
Review: I was looking for dance workout tapes and came across this one (Hula Basics) by Kili ....I thought I'd try it since I love everything Hawaiian and recently went to Maui. (in fact I have seen the fabulous show Kili was in on Maui...Ulalena..a must see!)
The workout tape exceeded my expectations....the setting is gorgeous...(must have been filmed in Wailea)...after you learn the basic moves, you can "look past" the instructor and look out to the beautiful ocean! I find that very relaxing, especially during the cool-down section.
The workout itself is very well done, easy to follow and gets you sweating but doesn't exhaust you. It's nice to mix this in with cycling, walking, other workouts. I find myself looking forward to doing this, which doesn't often happen with workout videos. The music is a bit corny, but I still think it's a lot of fun....I find myself humming the "Hula rock" song throughout the day....it's catchy after awhile. Kili is a superb instructor....very good dance and hula moves, with good teaching progression and a very pleasant, encouraging voice.
This one is one of the few that I will use repeatedly....Maholo, Kili, for a terrific tape! Loving it!
Much Aloha!
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Summary: THIS IS NOT WHAT I HAD IN MIND!
Review: I, too, expected something quite different. I wanted a fill-in tape to work my hips and thighs in a slow-paced manner. I expected beautiful Hawaiian music, not the goofy Hula Rock. Now I'm on an internet search for another hula tape, but it seems so far that Kili's tapes are the only ones in existence. I go through the instructional parts where the steps are broken down and do this several times, fast-forwarding through the Hula Rock. While I do learn the steps, I definitely didn't get my money's worth.
Rating:
Summary: THIS IS NOT WHAT I HAD IN MIND!
Review: I, too, expected something quite different. I wanted a fill-in tape to work my hips and thighs in a slow-paced manner. I expected beautiful Hawaiian music, not the goofy Hula Rock. Now I'm on an internet search for another hula tape, but it seems so far that Kili's tapes are the only ones in existence. I go through the instructional parts where the steps are broken down and do this several times, fast-forwarding through the Hula Rock. While I do learn the steps, I definitely didn't get my money's worth.
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Summary: This Hula Video Rocks!!
Review: If you are expecting the old hula style, don't buy this video. But if you would like something new, energetic and pumped up to work out too, then this is the video for you!!! I am doing this work out 5 days a week through out the month of April and I am LOVING it!! In May, I am moving up to her weight loss work out as well!!
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Summary: Where's the Hula?
Review: If you are looking for authentic cultural Hawaiian hula, this is NOT the video for you! It is a good workout, but is lacking in Hawaiian traditions. It is an insult to the sacred dance of the hula. The instructor is 1/2 Western Cowgirl, 1/4 body builder, and 1/4 Kumu Hula. Too much time is spent with the camera-man's nose up her skirt, and some of the "hula" moves are a bit vulgar compared to how they are traditionally done. Better to go with Patricia Lei's "Hula for Health" video if you are looking for graceful, beautiful hula exercise and dance.
Rating:
Summary: Where's the Hula?
Review: If you are looking for authentic cultural Hawaiian hula, this is NOT the video set for you! It is a good workout, but is lacking in Hawaiian traditions. It is an insult to the sacred dance of the hula. The instructor is 1/2 Western Cowgirl, 1/4 body builder, and 1/4 Kumu Hula. Too much time is spent with the camera-man's nose up her skirt, and some of the "hula" moves are a bit vulgar compared to how they are traditionally done. Better to go with Patricia Lei's "Hula for Health" video if you are looking for graceful, beautiful hula exercise and dance.
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Summary: Warning! Not What You Expect
Review: If you're expecting to learn traditional hula from a beautiful island woman to traditional Hawaiian drums, you will be as shocked as I was. Instead you will find a Drag performer teaching you the moves to country western music, your goal being to perform "Hula Rock". If you can get past the very muscular male physique of Kali (wearing female attire), and you can tolerate the music you will find yourself learning some fairly decent hula moves, getting a very light and very low impact cardio/toning workout. Once you get to the end and perform the dance with the lyrics to the country song, you'll "get it" and even have a little fun. Overall I was disappointed, but I'm learning some moves and it's a nice rotation from intense target toning and aerobics. It's also nice to look out into the waters of Hawaii rather than a set for a change. I'm not kicking myself for buying it--after having some time to get used to it.
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