Barefoot in the park

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Dancers from Puanani Alama's Hula Studio, including Christine Abuel, foreground, moved in a blur yesterday as they performed at the 66th Annual Na Hula Festival at Kapiolani Park.

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Anela Ota waited to perform.

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Dancers from Leilani Alama's Hula Studio displayed their grace at Kapiolani Park Bandstand as Kumu Leilani Alama backed them on ukulele and vocals.

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Six-year-old Yu Masuda fixed her lei prior to performing "Hula O Maki." Yu, along with her mother, Yuki, dances with Leilani Alama's Hula Studio. This was the first public performance for Yu, who conceded, "I'm a little nervous."