In Hawaiian dance you also learn how to be a teammate, to cooperate and help each other. Most of the costumes are hand made. Hence, you have to learn how to make them and help those who know less. The parts that we are not able to make are then sent to a seamstress to be made for us.Working together doing fundraisers to cover the cost of materials was one way to keep costs down. Raphia, a material made from palm trees, is used for  grass skirts and it is very expensive. Accessories such as necklaces, bracelets and brooches may be made by hand or purchased.  The coach usually had an idea of the accessories but the dancers had input.