@@natyshy482 she brought fire to that stage! danced with her heart and soul and not for a title, you could see that, with that she won the crowd and everyone watching all around the world, she will be remembered as the best dancer ever to dance on that stage.
She is amazing! Could you help per the mo'o - I'm assuming that she was portraying a particular mo'o, but since I don't understand much Hawaiian, I couldn't pick up on the mele itself...
Also... I have rarely seen a dancer who is as expressive, fluid, elegant, and beautiful to watch in *any* kind of dance. (Ballet, modern, jazz, etc.) I keep coming back to this video. She's marvelous!
I remember watching this on TV live with my baby girl beside me. Natasha and her Kumu defy the effects of time and space while they ring still before the eyes of me and my 25 year old daughter
You also have her 'auana, bless you! Her kahiko is everywhere (and it deserves to be) but I've been dying to see the 'auana and guess what, Ms Oda didn't disappoint. ❤
This was a spiritual experience not just for the dancer, but all involved: the chanters and audience could feel it. She was not dancing for a title. She danced from her HEART. It’s clearly evident is this Kahiko. Imagine MAH 2000 was Tehani Gonzado, her successor, so that means she needs to be BETTER. The bar is raised, and did Ms. Natasha Oda delivered ❤️❤️❤️ And not to forget the Auana portion - look how graceful she is?! She can be strong & masculine in Kahiko, then change it up to be soft & feminine doing Auana. What a perfect blend!
I'm thankful to this day I came across this video ramdomly one day. I wish I was there to see this performance in person and nowdays I hope someday I'll be able to atend Merrie Monarch
Oh I love to watch this video of Natasha ... when I was younger.. I had the same passion for my dancing . I am native American..she reminds me so much of my life and traditions..love you Natasha Oda.. from Nm usa
I'm thankful to this day I came across this video ramdomly one day. I wish I was there to see this performance in person and nowdays I hope someday I'll be able to atend Merrie Monarch
The G.O.A.T. No One Better....... and it's 2023 in 2 days!
She definitely is
I’m back again. It’s sad to hear that Johnny Lum Ho passed away in April last month. He was the Kumu Hula to Natasha Oda. He will be missed.
I know. It was a lost for all of us. His art and teachings lives on in those he taught. Blessed day to you
The best miss Aloha hula EVER! I remember watching this Live and never forgot
She was. Especially, when Tehani won the year before. Natasha did not disappoint.
@@natyshy482 she brought fire to that stage! danced with her heart and soul and not for a title, you could see that, with that she won the crowd and everyone watching all around the world, she will be remembered as the best dancer ever to dance on that stage.
@@richt5742 I agree. Till this day I haven't seen a MAH dancer that came close to Natasha. Not one who stole the nations heart.
@@natyshy482 definitely agree with you 100%
@@richt5742 La maikai iaoe. Keaku pu
(Blessed day to you. God bless)
For me, she has had the best Miss Hula performances I have ever seen!
So true. There's been Beautiful representation for Miss Aloha Hula throughout the years, but Natasha takes the cake.
There is something so seductive about this dance, she pulls you in. Gives me goose bumps.
Darren Benitez voice is such an angel from above
Love his voice. Especially for this mele
Wow. She IS the mele. You can see and feel the energy.
❤ beautiful ❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
She is very outstanding and will never disappoint. World’s greatest Hawaiian hula dance. I really hope she can come back.
Same. She does a few Hula shows you can catch it on UA-cam. I really wanna see her back on MM one day
This is how its done. Even the singers. So mana. Now days they afraid to get aggressive. True in essence
The entity and mana of the Mele flowed perfectly through her. She radiates the essence of the Mo'o and Manu. Mahalo for commenting!
@@natyshy482 Watching this made me tear up for some reason. I couldn't understand exactly why but I think you explained it.
@@victorl3969 you felt it too. That's how powerful this performance was.
She is amazing!
Could you help per the mo'o - I'm assuming that she was portraying a particular mo'o, but since I don't understand much Hawaiian, I couldn't pick up on the mele itself...
Also... I have rarely seen a dancer who is as expressive, fluid, elegant, and beautiful to watch in *any* kind of dance. (Ballet, modern, jazz, etc.)
I keep coming back to this video. She's marvelous!
I remember watching this on TV live with my baby girl beside me. Natasha and her Kumu defy the effects of time and space while they ring still before the eyes of me and my 25 year old daughter
I keep coming back to this performance every time I need a great reminder of how amazing hula and the artistry of it is.
You also have her 'auana, bless you! Her kahiko is everywhere (and it deserves to be) but I've been dying to see the 'auana and guess what, Ms Oda didn't disappoint. ❤
I love all and her overall performance takes the cake.
Right?! thank you so much I have been looking for this
NEVER before nor since has there ever been a more excellent display of talent on the Merri Monarch stage!!!
Her performance was TOP NOTCH. I've seen a few great ones since then. She's still my fav.
This was a spiritual experience not just for the dancer, but all involved: the chanters and audience could feel it.
She was not dancing for a title. She danced from her HEART. It’s clearly evident is this Kahiko. Imagine MAH 2000 was Tehani Gonzado, her successor, so that means she needs to be BETTER. The bar is raised, and did Ms. Natasha Oda delivered ❤️❤️❤️
And not to forget the Auana portion - look how graceful she is?! She can be strong & masculine in Kahiko, then change it up to be soft & feminine doing Auana. What a perfect blend!
Perfectly said. I still get goosebumps everytime I watch this performance
A true Goddess.. Best Miss Aloha Hula of all times ❣️🤗❤️🌈✨
Blessings and greetings from Bavaria ❣️ ✨
Agreed
Still watching 2021 after the 58th Merrie Monarch Festival. Let's pray 2022!
I'm glad. This performance was and still is my favorite
She's just amazing.I'm so happy this popped up in my feed.I had never seen much of hula before,and boy did I stumble upon the best!
I'm glad you enjoyed this incredible master piece
@@natyshy482 Absolutely love it!
I'm thankful to this day I came across this video ramdomly one day. I wish I was there to see this performance in person and nowdays I hope someday I'll be able to atend Merrie Monarch
Mahalo nui
BOTH dances in one video. Thank you for adding the auana!
Mahalo nui for viewing and supporting this Beautiful Hula dancer
The BEST OF THE BEST......😅😂❤
Best Miss aloha hula so far👏💐💐
Pololei
Oh I love to watch this video of Natasha ... when I was younger.. I had the same passion for my dancing . I am native American..she reminds me so much of my life and traditions..love you Natasha Oda.. from Nm usa
She is best. Embrace the force, elegant, soft and vitality of the Hawaiian people. 👍👍👍
I never clicked on this video because of the quality. But today, I clicked on it. I get chicken skin every time I watch it now
Aloha nui and welcome. I'm glad you clicked and enjoyed. Blessed day to you
I remember that day I watched it live.i was like 😲😲😲😲😲😲. She was good!
She definitely left her mark that night
@@natyshy482 she did and it's unforgettable.
Great - best I have ever seen.
Thank you!!! She was amazing
I’m so glad I received this link….WOW!
I'm Glad you enjoyed it.
The alltime best. Ever.
Wow! She's awesome!
So talented and beautiful
Thank you so much for sharing this!! The second performance is my favourite by her been trying to find it for ages!!
Just wow
Beautiful
Glad you enjoyed
@@natyshy482 one of the Hula dancers that amazed me while watching Merrie Monarch videos. Awesome dancer
@@eddieholt7634 i agree. This was such a powerful piece of art too. Brought alive by Natasha
@@natyshy482 I’ve seen the lyrics of the song she danced the Auana to and to watch her interpretation of it in dance was absolutely great
Just 2 much #ALOHA!
To this day, I get chicken skin watching this!
Chicken skin every single viewing! What a legend
Pololei. I can't get over it. This year first runner up Breeze Pavao was my fav.
Top
My fav for sure.
Hū ka nani
is that darren benitez singing?
Yes that is
I'm thankful to this day I came across this video ramdomly one day. I wish I was there to see this performance in person and nowdays I hope someday I'll be able to atend Merrie Monarch