Sunday, October 31, 2010

Dream To Dance Holly Jolly Trolley

Aloha Students of Dance. Looking for CHEERS and FUN during the Christmas Holidays, then scan over this e-mail sent to me from DEBBY of DREAM TO DANCE STUDIO. This is goin' into the 12th year for HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY and still goin' strong. Read on for more details............


A fun filled night of singing on board reserved trolleys, enjoying dinner and music at wonderful locations, and sharing the holiday spirit with everyone within ear shot. There will be two trolleys of holly jolly participants so please join us!

12th Anniversary HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY
December 18, Saturday (RSVP)

This Annual DREAM TO DANCE event includes:
6 pm: Buffet at Dream To Dance
7 pm: Christmas Lights
7:30-9 pm: Augie Rey Band at Elks Club
9:15-10:15 pm: ICE BAR at Inspiration Interiors (1) drink & Dancing included
10:30 pm-12 am: Salsa Dance Party with DJ Rod Moreno

Plus "Blinkies", Bells and Smiles

Purchase before November 14 @ $38. $45 thereafter.

RSVP by December 15. Transferable, non refundable after December 15.

"All aboard" at Dream To Dance for lots of free parking
661 Auahi St #201, Honolulu, HI 96813

"For additional info, call Debby at:
734-0264 or email her at: dream_to_dance@msn.com"

Friday, October 29, 2010

Dance Hawaii Furlough Friday Halloween Social Dance

Still hype on SPOOKS and Social Dancing. Well Dance Hawaii has got just the power pill for you. Come on down to Radford HS dressed in your spooktacular costume and enjoy the fun TONIGHT.

RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

7:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.

MUSIC DJ: MIKE CHINEN

DANCE HAWAII 2ND ANNIVERSARY BALL & CHARITY BALL TICKETS ON SALE

RONALD MCDONALD'S COUPONS ON SALE
(A BENEFIT TO/FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE & DANCE HAWAII)

DRESS IN YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME

1ST PRIZE: 5 RONALD MCDONALD'S COUPON BOOKS
(WORTHED $75.00 OF MCDONALD'S PRODUCTS)

2ND PRIZE: 3 RONALD MCDONALD'S COUPON BOOKS
(WORTHED $45.00 OF MCDONALD'S PRODUCTS)

RONALD MCDONALD'S COUPON BOOKS DONATED BY MAURICE MORITA, PRESIDENT
DANCE HAWAII

JUDGES: JAMES BRIERLY-MIKE CHINEN-ROXANNE KAINO

Monday, October 25, 2010

Divino Ritmo Showcase Official Poster

Aloha Dancers,
I know, I know! The poster for Divino Ritmo's West Side Story that was published a little ways back didn't have a knock out punch to it. Gotta have something that pictures the real "Concrete Jungle".... like the West side of the Big Apple. So here's the real official poster for the upcoming West Side Story presented by Divino Ritmo Dance Company. But first, scan over the following e-mail from my good friend Marie. And no forget to left click on the poster to zoom in...............

Hi Frank!

Thanks for the good PR for our dances and upcoming showcase.

The attached "official" poster is hot-off-the-press and Yanna & Lucas asked if you wouldn't mind posting it on your blog. We realize you have already put the December 10th "West Side Story" out there, but my dance "senseis" thought it would really be nice to get this official poster on the blog!


Mahalo again and again.....for all your generous help and publicity for our studio, teachers and dance events.

Aloha,
Marie

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Divino Ritmo's Halloween Spooktacular at the Cupola

Aloha Students of Dance,

Looking for some THRILLS with dancing WEREWOLVES and VAMPIRES? Then read on this e-mail from Lucas & Yanna:

The werewolves will howl, the vampires will bite...the witches will brew on Halloween night.


JOIN us & our Divino Ritmo students for our Halloween Spooktacular on TUESDAY, October 26th, from 7-10pm at the Cupola on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center (1250 Kapiolani Blvd, corner of Kapiolani & Piikoi).
As always, admission is FREE and our social dance party is open to the public!
We will have live music by Jessie Gonzales to the special tunes hand-picked by none other than yours truly, "Head Spook," Lucas Jaime!

Vampires, witches, ghouls and more...
Bring your friends, your fellow dancers, bring the whole family, the whole clan...for tonight we celebrate the Boogeyman...with a Cha cha here, a rumba there, here a Waltz, there a Swing, may be a Foxtrot or a hustle...snakes, bats and witches galore...let's see what this Divino Ritmo Halloween celebration has in store!

Costumes are strongly encouraged. We will have a costume contest with prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners! In addition to a monetary award for 1st place, gift baskets for 2nd and 3rd places, other prizes will include: FUN, LAUGHTER, CAMARADERIE, and most importantly BRAGGING Rights!:)

Now, how can you miss such a Spooktacular night!!!??? Come on down...we dare you....

From your "Head Spooks,"
Lucas & Yanna



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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Dance Hawaii 2nd Anniversary & Charity Ball




2010 is rolling by quickly and Dance Hawaii has already scheduled their 2nd Anniversary & Charity Ball. This is an announcement to get your tickets early if you plan to celebrate this new dance organization's 2nd year. Tickets are on a first come basis and seating is limited. There's more info on the poster. Just left click on it to zoom in.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

More Dancing Goin' On This Month

Okay, dancers! We're just about wrapping up the month of October but there's still more dancing goin' on before October is all pau for this year.


Doreen Nakamoto and the WASABI Oldies (but Goodies) Band still goin' strong at the Dole Cannery Ballroom on Wednesday October 27. If you're a product of the 50's and 60's, you're gonna love the music, the beat, and the antics for fun. You want more da kine info..... phone Doreen at: 753-7181.




Doug Kessler Showcase at the Pacific Beach Hotel on Friday October 22 6PM. Exhibition, General Dancing, and Buffet Dinner for $65. Contact Doug for more info.




The Star Dancers Club headed by Professional Dance Teacher Joann Yasuko is celebrating an Anniversary Extravaganza at the Palladium on Saturday October 23 from 6 to 9PM. There's gonna be exhibitions and refreshments. Presale tickets are $5 and $7 at the door. For more info contact Star Dancers Club at ph 228-2717.


Rounding up at the Pacific Beach Hotel will be Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society 36th Inaugural Ball on Friday October 29 from 6:30 to 11:30PM. Dinner, Dancing, and more for $55. For more info go to www.panpacificballroom.com.






Furlough Friday Social Dance at Radford High School hosted by Dance Hawaii on October 29 from 7 to 10PM. Music by DeeJay Mike Chinen. Admission is monetary donation to the Radford High School Athletic Program. For more info contact Maurice at: ph 225-0326.




On the Garden Isle, the Kauai Ballroom Dance Club is hosting their 6th Anniversary Ball at the Kauai Marriott Hotel on October 30 from 5:30 to 10PM. Buffet Dinner, General Dancing, and Exhibitions. Admission $45. Contact Lynn at 372-2256 for tickets.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

West Side Story @Divino Ritmo 2nd Annual Grand Ball & Showcase


There are times when I receive e-mails that are so complete and descriptive, they don't need any editing when I publish them on this Weblog. This is one such email that was sent to me by my friend Marie Laderta, a wonderful lady and dancer concerning the upcoming December 10th Divino Ritmo 2nd Annual Grand Ball and Showcase at the Sheraton Waikiki. But mo' bettah if you read it fo' yourself........


Frank:

I thought I would share with you a message I am sending to my family, friends and
fellow-dancers regarding the divino Ritmo showcase on December 10th:

My message:

It is that time of the year to gear up for our 2nd Annual Divino Ritmo showcase here in Honolulu!

This year's showcase from theme to decor, from soup to nuts, have been carefully thought out, planned, produced & directed by our teachers Lucas & Yanna. Of course we added some of our own ideas to the pot and "Bunny" (Paul) mustered up all his creative juices for the set design & decor, to help Lucas and Yanna bring to life their "brainchild," the theme for Divino Ritmo's December showcase, "West Side Story," the greatest love story of all time!

Lucas presents "West Side Story" together with his leading lady and lifetime
partner Yanna, AND their students, in an unforgettable dance presentation which will take the audience into the concrete jungle and sizzling back alleys of New York city! Through this unique presentation you will feel the ecstasy and joy of love sought, love found, love celebrated, and come to experience the commitment of true love....come join us for the journey...


Besides Pro-am exhibitions, Lucas & Yanna themselves will put on their own professional dance show, taking you through their personal journey of commitment, a commitment to each other, to their dance, to their students, friends and their home, Hawaii's community.

Of course there will also be lots of general dancing in between.

Like last year, there are 2 pricings for the tickets. Front row seating is $95, and all other rows $85.

We have limited front row seating, so it will be "first come, first served" until the tickets run out.

With the economy still in a slump, we recognize people nowadays are more cautious with their money and it is significant when someone is willing to buy a ticket to a dance showcase, and we are so grateful for it. We appreciate your generosity and support.

Please come, have fun and be part of our dance journey as Lucas & Yanna renew their
commitment to each other, to us their students and to you their friends, neighbors and fellow-dancers.


Tickets may be purchased from Lucas Jaime by phone (917) 568-3173 or by email: divinoritmo@aol.com or from Yanna Samkova by phone (732) 499-0407 or by email: yannajs@gmail.com

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Friday, October 08, 2010

IBDI Halloween Dance & Costume Contest


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Thursday, October 07, 2010

FURLOUGH FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

Dance Hawaii FURLOUGH FRIDAY SOCIAL NIGHTS HAPPENS WHEN THE ALA WAI PALLADIUM IS CLOSED AND THERE IS NO UH OR RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES

DATE: Friday, October 8th
LOCATION: Radford High School Cafeteria
TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Music DJ: Andy Pascua

***Good place to practice your dance steps
***Monetary Donations accepted to benefit Radford High School Athletic Program
***Please bring a pupu dish to share with everyone

The Hispanic Heritage Festival & Health Fair

A reminder from Norma Koenig of Dancing With Norma & Friends about the The Hispanic Heritage Festival & Health Fair coming this Saturday in Waikiki.

WHEN & WHERE
October 9th, 2010
at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand in Waikiki
10am-6pm


(Photos courtesy of The Hispanic Center of Hawaii. Mucho gracias to Nancy Ortiz (in photo) for sharing the following info on this annual event.)

Live Entertainment • Food Booths • Crafts • Cultural Displays • Specialty Booths
Children's Activities • Community/Health Agencies

Free and open to the public




Confirmed Entertainment:


Directly from San Lorenzo, CA: Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro


Directly from Texas:
Mariachi Christian Singer ~ Berthita Hernandez




Special Attraction:
Zumba Fitness with Diana Walton & Madeline Aponte








Hawaii's Finest Artists:
Son Caribe Band
Mariachi Loco
Sewa Fare (Drums/Dancers
Latin Amigo's Puerto Rican Band
Roshan~Santana Tribute Band
Wally Rita Y Los Kauaianos
Mariachi Rojo Y Oro (Roosevelt High School)
Ali Garcia (guitarist/vocalist)
Christian "El Charrito Cantor"
From Kona, Hawaii: Castillo ~ Rock En Espanol


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Performances by:
Boricuas de Hawaii Folklorico Dancers
Colombian Dancers
Hawaii Bachata Tahitian Ensemble
Isla Tango with George Garcia
Two-time Hawaii Salsa Champions Judah & Sunshine Oschner
Colombian Dancers ~ Sophia & Ivan
Word of Life Christian Center Praise & Worship Team
Christian Reggaeton Artists ~ KleyDiMan
808 El Control DJ's
Kekaiulu Hula Studio


Judah & Sunshine Hawaii


Bachata Tahitian Ensemble


Christian "El Charrito Cantor"




Sophia & Ivan




The Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival & Health Fair is presented by:
The Hispanic Center of Hawaii (Centro Hispano de Hawaii) in cooperation with Alma Latina Productions, Hawaii Hispanic News, The Hispanic Community and the City and County of Honolulu.

For more info, please contact Nancy Ortiz at email: info@centrohispanohawaii.com or go to their Website: www.centrohispanohawaii.com

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

WASABI Oldies Band Update for October

We're at Ige's this coming Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., so put on your dancing shoes and come on down! Need seats? Let me know...I have a block on hold, so let me know before they run out. Gee, it seems like forever since we last played at Ige's, yeah? Anyway, should be a good night.

We have a little schedule revision, so here's our current October public gig schedule:

FRI. 10/08 - Ige's Restaurant (8:30-11:30 p.m.)

Thu. 10/14 - St. Louis Alumni (6:30-10 p.m.)

Wed. 10/27 - Dole Cannery's "Bump On The Hump" (6:30-9 p.m.)

*** Please note: NO Don Ho's this month! Both gigs were cancelled due to private parties/fundraisers ***

Love from me & da boyz,
Doreen

Monday, October 04, 2010

Dance Hawaii Weekly NewsLetter 10.04.2010

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Maurice T Morita
WEBSITE: www.dance-aliamanu.org
CELL: 808-225-0326
EMAIL: mauricetmorita@gmail.com

FURLOUGH FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT(FURLOUGH FRIDAY SOCIAL NIGHTS HAPPENS WHEN THE ALA WAI PALLADIUM IS CLOSED AND THERE IS NO UH OR RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES)
DATE: Friday, October 8th
LOCATION: Radford High School Cafeteria
TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Music DJ: Andy Pascua
***Good place to practice your dance steps
***Monetary Donations accepted to benefit Radford High School Athletic Program
***Please bring a pupu dish to share with everyone

GEORGE GARCIA FROM NEW YORK: HUSTLE & SALSA DANCE CLASSES
Thank you to the 30 dancers who attended George & Roscel Garcia from New York both dance classes on Tuesday, Sept. 28th at Aliamanu Elementary School dancing to the "HUSTLE" and on Wednesday, Sept. 29th at Aliamanu Middle School dancing to the "SALSA". George Garcia is a professional dancer from New York concentrating on the Hustle, Salsa, and West Coast Swing.
George plans to move to Honolulu, Hawaii, and will open a dance studio and hopefully will continuing teaching for Dance Hawaii.
Thank you George & Roscel Garcia!

NIFTY 50'S-60'S BASH
There were 700 people who attended the 4th Annual Nifty Oldie But Goodie Bash! Dance Hawaii was well represented with 25 members and friends who dance throughout the night to 12 midnight.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTION FOR OUR DANCE SITES
We will be collecting in our 4th Quarter, as a donation to the school sites we use for our dance classes, any school supplies for the 2nd half of the school year. Please bring your donation of school supplies at your 4th Quarter dance classes to benefit the school we used for our dance classes. Thank you for your kokua!

LOOKING FOR GENERAL ELECTION SET-UP & BREAK-DOWN ON MONDAY, NOV. 1ST & GENERAL ELECTION DAY ON TUESDAY, NOV. 2ND: DANCE HAWAII FUNDRAISER
This is the plans to set-up and break-down election polling sites for the General Election:
MONDAY, NOV. 1ST (Set-up Polling booths)
7:30 p.m. - Meet at Holy Trinity Church Gym just past Niu Valley Shopping Center
8:15 p.m. - Meet at Kaiser High School Cafeteria (park at the cafeteria parking lot in the back of the school)
9:00 p.m. - Meet at Hahaione School Cafeteria (setting up Building F, too)
9:30 p.m. - Dinner at Zippy's at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center
TUESDAY, NOV. 2ND (GENERAL ELECTION DAY) (Open polling sites/breakdown polling booths)
5:00 a.m. - Assignments to be made to open up at Holy Trinity Church Gym; Kaiser High School Cafeteria; and Hahaione Cafeteria & Building F (need two people per school)
5:30 a.m. - Meet at Zippy's at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center for breakfast
7:00 p.m. - Everyone meet at Holy Trinity Church Gym to break-down
7:30 p.m. - Everyone meet at Kaiser High School Cafeteria (park in the cafeteria parking lot in the back of the school)
8:00 p.m - Everyone meet at Hahaione School Cafeteria & Building F
8:30 p.m. - PAU for the night

Contact Maurice if you can assist on this Dance Hawaii Fundraiser!

DANCEWEAR HAWAII
We have worked out a fundraiser with DanceWear Hawaii, and other dance clubs. If you need to purchase dancing shoes, tell Cammy Divers (owner) you are a member of Dance Hawaii, and for every pair of shoes sold at the store, DanceWear Hawaii will donate $5.00 to Dance Hawaii. Dancewear Hawaii is located at 1513 Young St, #204 (next to the old Shishido Building/now Local 5). Hours are Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. / Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 943-2623

DANCE HAWAII 4TH QUARTER CLASSES

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dance classes were supposed to begin next Monday, Oct. 11th, but due to Richard Nieto funeral services, the first class will begin on October 18th. Thank you for your understanding as members want to attend the Nieto's funeral services.
1st Dance Class at Washington Middle School:
Date: Monday, Oct. 18th
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. International Tango by Richard & Lynn Nakamura
8:00 p.m. International Samba by Richard & Lynn Nakamura
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social East Coast Swing by Zhoydell Magaoay & Elsie McGrew
8:00 p.m. Salsa by Tui & Charito
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Frank & Lani Sierra
8:00 p.m. East Coast Swing by Frank & Lani Sierra
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. American Social Rumba by Patrick Watarai & Lynn Miller
8:00 p.m. American Social East Coast Swing by Patrick Watarai & Lynn Miller
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. International Jive by Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui
8:00 p.m. International Quickstep by Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Rose Manzano & Eddie Olegario
7:00 p.m. American Social East Coast Swing by Erik & Naomi Takai
8:00 p.m. American Social Rumba by Erik & Naomi Takai
9:00 p.m. Dance Class ends

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
FURLOUGH FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCE
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Radford High School Cafeteria
Music DJ: Andy Pascua
***Monetary donations welcomed to benefit Radford High School Athletic Program
***Please bring your favorite pupu dish to share with everyone
***Dance Hawaii to provide all drinks, paper goods, and serving utensils

UPCOMING DANCE CLUBS/PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
DANCE HAWAII ROUTINE DANCE PRACTICES
Wednesday, October 6th
Jive Dance Routine Practice for Kauai Ballroom Anniversary Ball
Radford High School
7:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 10th
Samba Dance Routine Practice for Anniversary Ball
Radford High School
4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
Jive Dance Routine Practice for Kauai Ballroom Anniversary Ball
Radford High School
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

DOUG KESSLER'S SHOWCASE
Friday, October 22nd
Pacific Beach Hotel
6:00 p.m.
Cost: $65.00 per person (includes a buffet dinner, exhibitions and general dancing)
Contact Lynn Nakamura for tickets aty 372-2256

STAR DANCERS ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVANZA
Saturday, October 23rd
Ala Wai Palladium
6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 presale / $7.00 at the door
Contact for tickets: Henrietta Muramoto at 247-4414

PAN PACIFIC BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY INAUGURAL BALL
Friday, October 29th
Pacific Beach Hotel, Grand Ballroom
6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
$55.00 (includes a buffet dinner, and general dancing)
(make checks payable to Pan Pacific
Contact: Maurice Morita for tickets (Dance Hawaii wants to commit one table of ten people)

KAUAI BALLROOM DANCE CLUB 6TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
Saturday, October 30th
Kauai Marriott Hotel
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
$45.00 per person (includes a buffet dinner, dance exhibitions, and general dancing)
Contact for tickets: Lynn Nakamura at 372-2256

SAVE THE DATE: DANCE HAWAII 2ND ANNIVERSARY & CHARITY BALL IN 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Pacific Beach Hotel
5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Cost: TBA
(will have a buffet dinner, dance exhibitions, and general dancing/ a hotel package will be available)

GRAND MEDITERRANEAN CRUIST IN SEPTEMBER, 2011
Join Dance Hawaii on the Grand Meditterranean Cruise in September, 2011. Reserve your cabin now by contacting Joann Rimas at 672-8469. Countries we will be visiting: Italy, Morocco, Greece, and Spain.

DANCE HAWAII & IBDI 2ND ANNUAL LAS VEGAS SHOWCASE IN 2011
Tentative plans are Tuesday, May 10th to Saturday, May 15, 2011! The Showcase will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Friday, October 01, 2010

Dancing @The Palladium and Else Where In October


Okay, Dancers! There's a whole lot of dancing scheduled for this month. Thanks to KI for his timely posting of each month's schedule for the Palladium. No forget to give him the SHAKA sign when you see him. And no forget this month Dance Hawaii got 4 social dances scheduled at Aliamanu Middle School and Radford High School. Just scroll down to my previous blogs to find out when and where. Also, if you like to go dancing midweek, there's dancing "BUMP ON THE HUMP" at the Dole Cannery Ballroom on Wednesdays, and at St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse with the WASABI Oldies Band. Check it out and no mattah where you go, main thing is having fun dancing.
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