2. Mrs. Massey November 20, 2008 2nd Physical Activity and Wellness

3. Hula Dancing is also known as Mêlée. –Hula dancing (HD) is: The essence and spirit of Hawaii. A poetic text. Movement that is interpreted and performed on the basis of the text. Hand and arm gestures combined with rhythmic twisting and swirling.

4. Hula dancing provides: An initial/beginner to moderate bone building activity. A cardio work out and provides an aerobic workout. A weight bearing form of exercise.

5. Hula dancing provides a great way to burn calories. The more a person weighs the more calories he or she burns. An average person weighing:  130 pounds burns 354 calories per hour.  155 pounds- 422 calories/hour.  190 pounds- 518 calories/hour

6. Suggestions Before dancing one should warm up by: Jogging in place Doing jumping jacks Lunges Jumping rope. When you are finished dancing the way to cool down is Cool Down Exercises For The Beginner Dancer.mhtCool Down Exercises For The Beginner Dancer.mht

7. Sources http://www.indianchild.com/games/hula- dancing.htmhttp://www.indianchild.com/games/hula- dancing.htm http://ezinearticles.com/?Warming-Up- Before-Exercising&id=1475603http://ezinearticles.com/?Warming-Up- Before-Exercising&id=1475603 mhtml:file://F:\Cool%20Down%20Exercise s%20For%20The%20Beginner%20Dancer.mht http://www.citracal.com/BEST/BEST- Exercises.aspx?cardio#CWE