Saturday, July 31, 2010

Dance Venues for August (Continue)

Okay, Dancers, there's more in store for your dancing pleasure!

Friday, August 6 BANTAY BATA Fundraiser Dance at the Pacific Beach Hotel. See The Dance Connection for more info.

Saturday, August 7 HBDA 51st Anniversary at the Palladium. See June's Town Dancer for more info.

Saturday, August 28 Hawaii Gardenia Circle Anniversary Dance at the Palladium. 6-9:30. See Dance Fever Oahu for more info.

And dat's a wrap for now!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Dance Venues For August

Aloha Dancers,
There's more dancing for the month of August that's listed and not listed. I'll be sure to post the info about the August 6th dance at the Pacific Beach Hotel, the Hawaii Gardenia Anniversary Dance on August 28, and other dance venues as soon as they become available. I've included the Nifty 50's & 60's Oldies Bash at the Pacific Beach Hotel since it is scheduled for October 1st. Again, SHAKA to KI for the August Palladium schedule. Dance Hawaii Furlough Friday Dance at the Radford on August 27 still on schedule at 7-10PM.



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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Lunch Time Show In Downtown

Just got this e-mail from Guest Author and friend Ravi Narayan. If you're in downtown Honolulu this Friday, here's your chance to enjoy a group of young song and dance performers from the Diamond Head Theatre Shooting Stars. Read on..........

This Friday, July 30, 2010 at Bishop Square Tamarind Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 40 plus members of the Diamond Head Theatre Shooting Stars and celebrity guest “tappers” will put on a Tap-a-Thon fundraising event. This event is to raise monies for their 2011 spring trip to perform in New York City. If you work or are in the downtown area at that time, bring your lunch down, and enjoy a free lunch-time performance. As always, you will not be disappointed with their show !

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

For all you 50's and 60's Shake, Rattle, and Roll lovers, here's an e-mail from Doreen, the Queen of the Hot Wasabi Band. You can contact her through her e-mail address below.

From: Doreen Nakamoto
e-mail: saracompany@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Subject: WASABI's August Schedule

DON'T FORGET we'll be at Don Ho's Island Grill this coming Saturday, July 31st, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. What a perfect place & setting to be in...Come down early (like around 6:00 p.m.) to enjoy the sunset with cocktails, watch the comings & goings in the harbor, and enjoy the great offerings on Don Ho's menu. Of course, you'll have US to share in the FUN with! Milton is perfecting his "dying cock-a-roach", so Milton and his Master Cock-a Roach Break Dancer, Gareth Au, be giving out free lessons to all those interested. ha ha ha!

Let me know by noon Thursday, July29, if you need seats, and I'll call 'em in to Don Ho's for you.

Here is our upcoming August public schedule:
Thu. 8/12.......St. Louis Alumni @ 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Fri. 8/20.......Ige's @ 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Sat. 8/28.......Don Ho's @ 8:00-11:00 p.m.


Please feel free to share this email with everyone on your list, or let all your friends & family know...more people means more good fun, and we want to support our local businesses, too!

A BIG mahalo to all of you for all of your love & support of our band!!! You've enriched our lives and given us so many GREAT memories...

Love from me & da boyz,
Doreen

Monday, July 26, 2010

Message From Maurice

Just to be sure that our readers/dancers are kept in the loop, I am posting Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita's weekly message.......

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Maurice T Morita


We will be having our 3rd meeting of the Hawaii State Council of Dance Organizations on Tuesday, July 27th, 6:30 p.m. at Zippy's Vineyard in the old bar area.We will be reviewing the proposed by-laws, etc. If the dance organization cannot attend, please send a representative.

Thank you for the good attendance and plenty of ono-delicious food at our "Furlough Friday Social Dance" this past Friday night at Radford High School. We collected approximately $154.00 and the next "Furlough Friday Social Dance" is on Friday, August 6th. Furlough Fridays are when state and county offices are closed and that's why traffic was good this past Friday for those who did have to work. Thank you to Music DJ Paul Lee who tested his new sound system. We will be having Social Dances on Saturday, August 14th and Saturday, August 28th, too.
Dance Hawaii will be having a Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, August 4th, at Radford High School at 7:00 p.m. All Members and Instructors and Friends are welcomed to attend.

MCDONALD COUPONS: A benefit for the Ronald McDonald House and Dance Hawaii, these $5.00 coupons can be used on all McDonalds on Oahu and is a good deal (more than your $5.00 donation). Checks can be made payable to Dance Aliamanu and is available at all of our dance sites and at our social dances. Great gifts for grandchildren, high school students, etc.

2011 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Join Dance Hawaii and our friends from IBDI on a Grand Mediterranean Cruise for 12 days, leaving Venice, Italy on Sept. 12th, 2011, and visiting other cities and countries, such as, Greece, Morroco, and end at Barcelona, Spain. Contact Joann Rimas for more information and if you need more information on our cruise in 2011 at 672-8469 or 672-9203. You can put down a small deposit to reserve your cabin (try to get a cabin in the middle of the ship). Final deadline to pay for the cruise will be on July 1, 2011, or you can make small payments to Joann from now to July 1, 2011. The cruise is open to all Dance Hawaii members, and any friends of Dance Hawaii. Do not have to be a member of Dance Hawaii. JOIN US!

FREE DISCOUNT CARDS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
You can pick up a free discount card for prescription drugs at all of our dance sites and will be available at our Social Dances, too, for our friends who attend.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, July 30th
Susan Tejada of the Honolulu Academy of Arts will be having a dance at their location on Friday, July 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. They will have a music dj for dancing, dancing demos, and exhibitions. Lots of parking across the street of Beretania-Victoria-Young St. There is a donation of $10.00 for non-members. For more information, contact Susan Tejada at shenobio@honoluluacademy.org

Saturday, August 7th
The Big Island Dance Club will be having their annual "International Dance" on Saturday, August 7th. If you want to attend, please contact Maurice or Carol Tokuda at 808-936-3665(cell). The event will be held at Uncle Billy's and dinner is about $18.00.

Friday, August 20th
Richard & Lynn Nakamura will be performing at the Chris Bayot "Show Time" Dance on Friday, August 20th, at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $65.00. There will be general dancing, exhibitions, and as usual, a great buffet dinner. Contact Lynn Nakamura at 372-2256 for more information and tickets.

Saturday, August 21st
The International Ballroom Dance, Inc. (IBDI), will be having their 49th Anniversary at the Ala Wai Palladium from 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Dance Hawaii members along with the IBDI members will be performing a group dance routine (JIVE) choreographed by Richard & Lynn Nakamura. For more information, and tickets($7.00 presale/$9.00 at the door), contact Maurice at mauricetmorita@gmail.com or 225-0326.

Saturday, August 28th
The Gardenia Dance Club will be having their Anniversary Ball at the Ala Wai Palladium from 6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $7.00 and $9.00 at the door. For tickets, contact Maurice at 225-0326 or at mauricetmorita@gmail.com

Friday, October 1st
The Nifty-50's-60's will be held at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 5:30 p.m. to 12 midnight. Dance Hawaii will be having tables so if you want to sign up, please let Maurice know ASAP. Tickets are $55.00 prior to Sept. 15th, and $65.00 after Sept. 15th. There is a hotel package, too. Make your check payable to Nifty 50's-60's.

Friday, October 29th
Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society will be having their Inaugural Ball on Friday, October 29th, at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cost of tickets is $55.00 (make checks payable to Pan Pacific) as Dance Hawaii will be making tables to attend. This includes a buffet dinner, general dancing, lots more. See Maurice for tickets.

Saturday, October 30th
The Kauai Ballroom Dance Clubs (Lihue & Hanapepe) will be having their annual dance (usually at the Marriott Hotel). I have not received the information but will be asking the Kauai chapters for more information.

DANCE HAWAII LEARN TO DANCE CLASSES
MONDAY, JULY 26TH
DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
INSTRUCTORS: Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. International Rumba
8:00 p.m International Waltz
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL
6:30 p.m. Registration
Instructors: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
7:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
8:00 p.m. International Tango
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

TUESDAY, JULY 27TH
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu (for Cullen & Cheryl Chong will be on a trip)
8:00 p.m. Argentine Tango by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social Tango by Richard & Cora Nieto
8:00 p.m. American Social Samba by Andy & Monica Pascua
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
First Dance Class begins on August 3rd

THURSDAY, JULY 29TH
DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Rose & Josh Manzano
Instructors: Josh Manzano & Jill Tengan
7:00 p.m. International Tango
8:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
7:00 p.m. International Samba
8:00 p.m. International Foxtrot
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

FRIDAY, JULY 30TH
DANCES AT THE ALA WAI PALLADIUM:
There is an entrance fee for members & non-members
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Pan Pacific & Aloha

SATURDAY, JULY 31ST
DANCES AT THE ALA WAI PALLADIUM:
There is an entrance fee for members & non-members
Friends of Ala Wai
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Divino Ritmo Dance @The Cupola

Just opened the following e-mail from Marie Laderta. She kinda dropped out from my radar for a while but is now getting back her dancing feet. The monthly Last Tuesday Dance at the Cupola is still on tap but let me have her give you the spill with this letter from Yanna and Lucas........

"From the Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, to the Cupola at the Honolulu
Design Center!"
A Message from: Lucas Jaime & Yanna Samkova of Divino Ritmo Dance
We just returned from the Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. We sure had our
work-out climbing the 140 meters to the top (the Cupola). The panoramic view of Rome was breath-taking and well worth it, even though Lucas was at first reluctant to exert the energy that he normally saves for dancing! Well, we are glad to be back after a nice restful vacation and ready to get back into the "swing" of things here at our very own "Cupola," located at the Honolulu Design Center on 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

Join us this Tuesday, July 27th, from 7-10pm for our Divino Ritmo monthly gathering and dance party! Our party is open to the public! The more the merrier! There's dancing to a live DJ, a mini dance lesson, student demonstrations, AND you can go for broke purchasing ono pupus and a wide variety of drinks at the wine bar! Not to mention, bottles of wine are half price on Tuesday nights! Hope to see you all there!
Aloha,
Lucas & Yanna

(Contact info:
LUCAS: Phone: 1-917-568-3173
Email: divinoritmo@aol.com
YANNA: Phone: 1-732-499-0407
Email: Yannajs@gmail.com)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

USA Dance Offering International Dance Lessons

Aloha Students of Dance,
Just got this e-mail from Glenn Okazaki of USA Dance. I think he and Ann Ho are offering a great service to the dancing community. Read on excerpts........

Hi All,
Good news; everyone were quick on their feet and showed up for the Quick Step held on July 3rd , and it quickly became a dashing success. Let me quickly thank all our loyal students and new faces who showed up and quickly signed up for membership too.

Get ready for the Foxtrot on Saturday, July 24 for another great lesson, filled with technique to make dancing (leading/following) easier, proper footwork and exciting classroom work of bronze and silver figures. Technique on all our dance lessons also focuses on movement (body flight), weight distribution and being ‘grounded’.

We have approached a new idea in our class scheduling. We will try it for July and August and see how it works or does not work with the students. Our new schedule is as follows:

July 24……….Foxtrot

August 7……..Waltz

August 28……Tango

We hope to see you this Saturday, July 24th at the Palladium for the Int’l Foxtrot.
Please note that each ‘dance’ class is 1 1/2 hours for each date. In other words, on July 24, we will only be teaching the Int’l Foxtrot with a break in-between for water/practice. The cost for the class is only $5.00, member or non-member.

Registration starts at 12:30p and class begins at 1:00p. Let’s see how many foxes show up for the foxtrot.

Aloha,
Glenn Okazaki
USA Dance Honolulu

Monday, July 19, 2010

Goin' Dancing This Week?

Dance Hawaii opens another instructional dance site in East Honolulu tomorrow (Tuesday 7/20) at the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse on Isenberg St. Registration starts at 6PM with Line Dancing; followed by Nightclub 2 Step at 7PM; and Argentine Tango at 8PM. See accompanying announcement for more info.

TUESDAY, JULY 20TH
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
(OFFERING AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES)
6:00 p.m. Registration
Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Cullen & Cheryl Chong
8:00 p.m. Argentine Tango by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

Furlough Friday Dance hosted by Dance Hawaii at Radford High School this Friday (7/23). Good place to socialize, dance, and practice your dancing skills to the danceable music of DeeJay Paul Lee. Admission is monetary donation to Radford HS Athletic Program.

At the Palladium this Saturday (7/24) Ilima Dance Club in B1, and Hawaii Gardenia in B2. Admission.

And on Sunday (7/25) at the Palladium: Swing Dance Club in B2; and Square Wheelers in B1. Admission.

Palladium dancing usally starts at 6PM. Call the Palladium for times.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Correction to IBDI Dance

Aloha Dancers,
There's a slight correction to the previous blog concerning IBDI dances. Please read on... IBDI dances at the Ala Wai Palladium. Non members pay $6.00 / members pay $3.00 and it costs $10.00 to join IBDI. in the month of a member's birthday, it would be free to the member.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

President's Message

DANCE ST. LOUIS AT THE ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE: Will have our first American Social Ballroom Dance Class on Tuesday, July 20th. This means that the American Ballroom Dance Classes previously held at Washington Middle School on Monday nights will move to Tuesday nights at the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse.

DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL: Will continue on Monday nights but will change to offer for the first time an International Ballroom Dances beginning on Monday, July 19th. Please note the change from American Ballroom Dance Classes to International Ballroom Dance Classes.

SOCIAL DANCE LAST SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 10TH:
Thank you to the 40+ people who attended the Social Dance this past Saturday night and a big thank you to the Music DJ, Andy Pascua. Many thanks to James Brierly and others who helped set up and for everyone who helped clean up. As always, the food was terrific. We collected $49.00 to will benefit the Radford High School Athletic Program.

MCDONALD'S COUPONS:
DANCE HAWAII sells the McDonald's Coupons for $5.00 and $3.00 benefits the Ronald McDonald House & $2.00 benefits Dance Hawaii. The McDonald's coupons are open to anyone who wants to purchase the $5.00 coupon book which as about $16.00 worth of coupons. Great for high school students, children and grand kids who enjoy going to McDonald's and even for adults who enjoy their food. Check at the registration tables at all dance class sites and at the Social Dances at Radford High School. Checks may be made payable to DANCE ALIAMANU.

UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE, INC. (IBDI) 49TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Ala Wai Palladium
5:30 p.m to 10:00 p.m. (Mini Bentos served at 5:30 p.m.)
6:00 p.m Doors Open
Exhibitions-Door Prizes-Refreshments
PreSale: $7.00 (Checks may be made payable to IBDI, Inc.)
$9.00 at the door, no bento
Contact Maurice if you want to attend and need tickets at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com

NIFTY 50'S/60'S
Friday, Octobe 1, 2010
Pacific Beach Hotel
5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m
Presale: $55.00 by September 15th
$65.00 at door
(See Maurice if you want to attend at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com

PAN PACIFIC BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY 36TH INAUGURAL BALL
Friday, October 29, 2010
Pacific Beach Hotel
6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner / Dancing/ More
COST: $55.00 (Checks may be made payable to Pan Pacific)
Contact Maurice if you want to attend and need tickets at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com

DANCE HAWAII 2ND CHARITY & ANNIVERSARY BALL
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Pacific Beach Hotel
5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner / Exhibitions / Silent Auction / Many More Surprises
Cost: To be announced

DANCE HAWAII / IBDI GRAND MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Fly to Venice, Italy, and cruise to Morroco, Greece, and World Champion 2010 Soccer Champs-Barcelona, Spain
12 days cruise - Sept. 15 to 26, 2011 (approximate dates)
Contact Maurice if you want to attend via email to mauricetmorita@gmail.com
(So far around 16-20 IBDI members - 40 + Dance Hawaii members)

MONDAY, JULY 12TH
DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL

(1ST DANCE CLASS-3RD QUARTER)
INSTRUCTORS: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
6:30 p.m. Open School / Registration
7:00 p.m. International Cha C
8:00 p.m. International Tango
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(FIRST DANCE CLASS-3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration - James Brierly
Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social Tango by Richard & Cora Nieto
8:00 p.m. American Social Samba by Andy & Monica Pascua
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
1ST DANCE CLASS - WILL BEGIN ON JULY 20TH

DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
1ST DANCE CLASS - WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 3RD

THURSDAY, JULY 15TH
DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

(2ND DANCE CLASS - 3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration by Melvin Nakagawa
Line Dancing by Josh & Rose Manzano
Instructors: Josh Manzano & Jill Tengan
7:00 p.m. International Tango
8:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
(2ND DANCE CLASS - 3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration by James Briery
LIne Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
7:00 p.m. International Samba
8:00 p.m. International Foxtrot
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

SATURDAY, JULY 17TH
IBDI Social Dance at the Ala Wai Palladium

6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m
Cost: $6.00 for non-members / FREE for members
(You can join IBDI at the registration table for $10.00 per year per person/ your entrance to their dances would be free)

Friday, July 02, 2010

More Dancing This Weekend

No forget tonight's Furlough Friday Social Dance at Radford HS cafeteria hosted by Dance Hawaii. Starts at 7PM.

Thrown into the mix for this Saturday (6/3) HBDA Dance at the Palladium (6:30 PM) and ContraDance at the Kapiolani Community College chapel (7:30 PM). And on Sunday (6/4), Swing Dance at the Palladium (6 PM).