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The organization of a hula company was largely democratic.  The kumu - in modern sense, the teacher - was the leader and conductor, responsible for the training and discipline of the company.  He/she was the business manager of the enterprise; the priest, kahuna, the leader in the religious exercises, the one who interpreted the will of heaven, especially of the gods whose favor determined success.  He/she might be called to his/her position by the choice of the company, appointed by the command of the ali'i who promoted the enterprise, or self-elected in case the enterprise was his/her own.  He/she had under him/her a kokua kumu, a deputy, who took charge during his/her absence....

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