Wednesday, February 25, 2015

2015 IBDI 2nd Term Classes & Special Workshop

Hi, All,

Registration for IBDI's 2nd Term will start on Monday, March 16, from 6:30pm in the Ewa ballroom. We have two classes for new and beginning dancers - Beginning International Tango and American Waltz. If you know anyone who is going to a prom or will need to dance at a wedding, the American Waltz is the dance to learn. If you enjoyed Jim Prado's American Cha Cha class and want to continue to improve and learn new Cha Cha patterns, we are offering American Cha Cha Variations. For more experienced dancers, we are offering International Tango II, International Foxtrot I/II and Night Club Two Step II. International Tango II and Night Club Two Step II are continuations of the classes taught in the first term. For Night Club Two Step, a variety of new and interesting patterns will be taught. (Left click on poster to zoom in)

After registering for classes, stay for free dancing in the Ewa ballroom, or attend the special workshop in the Diamond Head ballroom.

The first term special workshop will be take place from 7:30 to 9pm., conducted by USA Dance instructors, Glenn Okazaki and Anne Ho (see attached poster for details). Several sets of line figure combinations for Waltz will be taught that can be used to enhance student dance routines and/or used to add variety to social dancing. Please join us.
Ed Matsuda
IBDI Dance Director

Hawaii Gardenia Circle Hosts Live Dance Band @The Palladium

 It's been many moons since a "Live Dance Band" made music at the Palladium. But Gayle K. and Hawaii Gardenia Circle has got Pat "King" Koh Band to make music for your dancing pleasure come this Saturday (2/28) at the Palladium. See attached poster for more info.
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Saturday, February 21, 2015

International Tango Workshop with Stephan Krauel

Aloha,
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Come and join Stephan Krauel in a great International Tango workshop coming Saturday, February 28.
Stephan has done a few workshops for USA Dance and his workshops are clear and easy to understand, which make it easier to learn.
Stephan covers basic principals in dancing and is very good for dancers of any level, including novice dancers too.
Come have fun. Be there next week Saturday.
Registration opens at 12:30pm and class starts at 1:15pm.
Cost is $25 for Members and $40 for Non-members.
See attached pdf file, Tango.
Become a USA Dance Member and save.
Mahalo,
Glenn Okazaki
USA Dance Honolulu

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Divino Ritmo Dance Social Dance, and Parties-Update

Divino Ritmo Dance Monthly Social at The Cupola 
 March 3rd     FREE monthly Socials at the CUPOLA, the next one coming up Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:30p-9:30p.  Honolulu Design Center 2nd floor, 1250 Kapiolani. FREE admission and FREE validated parking.  Food & drink available for purchase. Discounted pupus ordered by 7p.  OPEN to the PUBLIC.

Divino Ritmo Dance Monthly Social Parties at Aloha Dancesport Center

March 7th     Regular Social Party
                       Divino Ritmo's regular monthly DJ'd Socials at its studio, the Aloha Dancesport Center, 350 Ward 2nd floor (across from Sports Authority). NOTE: Next regular monthly studio Social: Saturday, March 7th, 6:30p-10:30p. (Dates vary @ month, check website:www.alohadancesportcenter.com) $15 at door/$12 pre-sale, includes light pupus. DRD Students & ADC Members, $12 at door/$10 pre-sale.

March 21st    "Live Hot Dance Music with  Rolando Sanchez “ Dance Party
                        Divino Ritmo's Monthly LIVE BAND Studio Dance Party @ the Aloha Dancesport Center, 350 Ward 2nd floor (across from Sports Authority). Next Month, March 21st, 6:30p-10:30p featuring "LIVE HOT Dance Music with Rolando Sanchez."  Cover Charge: $25, with complimentary soft drinks & light snacks. You are welcomed to bring your own pupus.  See ATTACHED FLYER for more info on our LIVE BAND Social March 21st!


***SAVE THIS DATE for April's LIVE Band Studio SOCIAL - Saturday, April 11th.***

New Group Classes in March at The Aloha Dancesport Center:

March 10th  Tuesday at 8pm          
  SWING with Lucas
  4 week session $50 or $40 for DRD and ADC members                                                         

March 11th Wednesday at 8pm       
   Paso-Doble/ Jive   with Yanna 
   International style - Intermediate  level
  4 week session $50 or $40 for DRD and ADC members

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Inquiries:
www.AlohaDanceSportCenter.com  (808) 200-5540
Lucas Jaime  divinoritmo@aol.com  (917) 568-3173
Yanna Samkova  Yannajs@gmail.com  (732) 499-0407  

Happy Chinese New Year!

To the Readers of our two Weblogs, to our Students of Dance, and to our many friends in the dancing community. HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! From Frank & Lani

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Mystery Band Revealed

Just found out about the mystery band. They will be playing Latin-Jazz tunes to Chachas, merengues, Swing, tunes like "Girl from Ipanema," etc. (from Marie Laderta)

LOVE IS IN THE AIR !!
Rolando Sanchez & The Brown Sound Orchestra @ Divino Ritmo Dance Studio!
A Valentine Dance Feb 14th
Where else can you dance & cuddle, rock & rumble, & be enraptured by the AMAZING sounds of a world class live band?!!!! Certainly a FIRST of its kind at a private dance studio.
It's happening on Saturday, February 14th, a Valentine bash hosted by Divino Ritmo at the Aloha DanceSport Center @ 350 Ward, 2nd floor, 6:30-10:30 pm.
(across Sports Authority on Ward).
Admission: $25 to include refreshments, performances, live music & lots of social dancing.
For Inquiries/ reservations/tickets:
Call Yanna (732) 499-0407 or (808) 200-5540;
Email: yannajs@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 03, 2015

Latin Festival Hosted by Hawaii Gardenia Circle

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Hawaii Gardenia Circle is having their yearly "Latin Festival" at the palladium on Saturday, March 28, 2015.
No bento prior to the dance but there will be refreshments served (not just pastry) after the program of which we will be featuring a Professional Couple from Arthur Murray Dance Centre and our local Latin dancers dancing various dances.
Sending a flyer and was wondering if you could put it on your blog, thank you.
Also please mark your calendar for that night - thanks again.
Aloha,
Gayle

Divino Ritmo's Valentine Dance

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A Valentine Dance Feb 14th - LOVE is in an 8-piece Latin Band @ Divino Ritmo Aloha Dancesport Center!
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Where else can you dance & cuddle, rock & rumble, & be enraptured by the AMAZING sounds of a world class live band?!!!! Certainly a FIRST of its kind at a private dance studio.
It's happening on Saturday, February 14th, a Valentine bash hosted by Divino Ritmo at the Aloha Dancesport Center at 350 Ward, 2nd floor, 6:30-10:30p.
See attached flyer for details.
(submitted by Marie Laderta)