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.
