Dance Magic 808 Dance Program @The Palladium

 

Sun., Nov. 25, 2012 - Dance Magic 808's Dance at the Palladium (full ballroom) 6pm - 9:00pm
Members free (membership fee until Dec. 31, 2012 is $5.00) - General dancing, some line dances, short program & a snack. Members who would like to help set up, please be at the palladium at 5:30pm. At the end of the evening, we need everyone's help to clean up - .9pm - 9:30pm. Members are welcome to participate in our short dance program but will need to advise me if you will be participating by November 21. We will have members participating in the foxtrot, tango, waltz, quickstep, rumba, samba, jive, and cha cha (not in this order). Each dance will be 90 seconds and each participants will be dressed up. There will be a break between the latin and ballroom dances to allow the participants to change their outfits. It's going to be a fun evening.
(From Lynn Nakamura, Dance Magic 808 President)

IBDI Hosting A Free Dance

A FREE DANCE ON US! Renew your membership for 2013 on Friday, December 7, and we will waive the $3.00 entry fee for that night. Renew early and beat the crowd!   (Please go to the link DANCE FEVER OAHU and click on IBDI for membership forms). Print a 2-sided application, complete it, and bring it on the above date for a free IBDI dance!

Remember to also purchase your pre-sale tickets on the above date for IBDI's Christmas Dance on Saturday, December 15.

Happy Birthday To The (WASABI) Turkey

Please join us this Saturday, November 24th, at JCCH's Manoa Grand Ballroom from 7:30-10:30 p.m. for a special WASABI Oldies Night, as we will also celebrate Milton's (the "Turkey") Kanreki Birthday. In Japanese tradition, men celebrate their Yakudoshi, or 42nd year (our 41st birthday bcz at birth, you are supposedly already a year old...) for good health & long life; and their Kanreki, or 60th year to begin life all over again. Please DO NOT bring any gifts! Instead, we just want to share & celebrate Milton's special day with the people we love and that are important to us. We'll have cake & treats for everyone, so please come & enjoy!

We'll need a headcount to order the food, so please email me, or call me, by Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, because we have to phone in to MGB by Wednesday, Nov. 21. Ticket price is $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. Call me at 753-7181 for an E-ticket.

Also, you're welcome to come see us Friday night, November 23rd, at the Waikiki Yacht Club, if you want to work off some of that turkey dinner from the night before. LOL! We just picked up this gig. We start at 6:45 and end at 9:45 p.m. For those of you not familiar with the Waikiki Yacht Club, it is located at the Diamond Head entrance to Ala Moana Beach Park at the Ala Moana Blvd. - Atkinson intersection. Parking is along the roadway, or in the parking lot located approx. 75-100 yds away. Come in as guests of the band.

Love,

Doreen

Dance Magic 808 & Other Upcoming Dance Events

Hi Everyone,

Last call for the Divino Ritmo Grand Ball 2012, Dec. 1, 2012. It's going to be a fantastic evening that your won't want to miss out on. There will be a delicious buffet dinner, exhibitions, special spectacular pro show by USA Latin Finalists and Blackpool Rising Star Finalists, Andrei Kazlouski & Asta Sigvldadottir (their first time in Hawaii) and general dancing. It's going to be held at the Sheraton Waikiki and tickets are $85.00. Please let me know by tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 18, as all payments will be turned in on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.

Upcoming Dance Magic 808's Dance Events:

Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012 - Latin Workshop by Professional Carlos Chang (call Lynn 372-2256 or text) if interested. Must be preregistered and a Dance Magic 808 member to attend. Membership fee is $5.00. Workshop begins at 10:00am at the Ala Wai palladium. We'll be at the palladium tonight at IBDI's dance if you want to give us your registration & liability forms.

Sun., Nov. 25, 2012 - Dance Magic 808's Dance at the Palladium (full ballroom) 6pm - 9:00pm
Members free (membership fee until Dec. 31, 2012 is $5.00) - General dancing, some line dances, short program & a snack. Members who would like to help set up, please be at the palladium at 5:30pm. At the end of the evening, we need everyone's help to clean up - .9pm - 9:30pm. Members are welcome to participate in our short dance program but will need to advise me if you will be participating. We will have members participating in the foxtrot, tango, waltz, quickstep, rumba, samba, jive, and cha cha (not in this order). Each dance will be 90 seconds and each participants will be dressed up. There will be a break between the latin and ballroom dances to allow the participants to change their outfits. It's going to be a fun evening. Deadline to advise me if participating in the dance program is Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.

Sun., April 28, 2013 - Dance Magic 808's Las Vegas Showcase at Sam's Town
College Competition on Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 at UNLV
Save this date, more info forthcoming
If you are interested, please advise me as we are trying to get a headcount.

Fri., August 9, 2013 - Dance Magic 808's 2nd Anniversary Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel
Please save this date, more info forthcoming.
It'll be another fabulous ball you won't want to miss.

Upcoming Dance Events for Other Dance Organizations:

Sat., Dec. 8, 2012 - Pan Pacific Christmas Dance at the Palladium - cost $10.00 (see Lynn for tickets)
Bento - Exhibitions-Door Prizes - General Dancing - bento served t 5:30pm

Fri.,Dec. 14, 2012 - USA Dance - Classic Holiday Ball at the Palladium 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Exhibitions - Refreshments /cost $8 presale (see Lynn for tickets)/ $10 at door

Sat., Dec. 15, 2012 - IBDI Christmas Dance at the palladium - 5:30pm - 10pm
Cost $10 presale with bento - served 5:30pm - 7:30 pm/$10 at door no bento

Mon., Dec. 31, 2012 - New Year's Eve Ball at Sugino's Studio - 404 Ward Ave. Suite 202
Dinner & Dancing from 6:30pm - midnight/ Cost $30.00
Limited seating so purchase in advance/ See Lynn for tickets

We will be attending all of the above dance events and hope that you can join us.
Please let us know asap so we have a limited amount of tickets.

Mahalo for all your support of Dance Magic 808 and for your support of the other dance organizations.

See you at the dances.

Richard & Lynn Nakamura
cell 372-2256 (Lynn)
www.dancemagic808.com

International Ballroom Dance Inc. Christmas Dance

Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society Christmas Ball

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Dance Magic 808's Latin Workshop with Carlos Chang

Hi Everyone,

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Hope you'll be able to attend Carlos' workshops.

The first hour will be techniques and the 2nd hour will be steps that he'll put together in a short choreography.

See you soon at our classes or dance event.

Richard & Lynn
cell 372-2256
www.dancemagic808.com

Workshop With Michael Kiehm

Dawne & Michael Kiehm

Swing Dance Club Hawaii presents a Michael Kiehm Workshop featuring club favorites: the West Coast Swing, the Hustle, and the Night Club Two Step. Starts this Saturday at the Palladium. Please scroll back to previous blog for more info.

Dance Magic 808 Masquerade Ball

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget to come and join us at Dance Magic 808's Masquerade Ball this Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the palladium (kitchen side) from 6pm - 9pm. Come at 5:30pm if you would like to help set up.

Come in costume (not mandatory) and enter the costume contest.

Categories: Most Scariest, Funniest, Most Beautiful/Handsome, Most Famous Couple, and Most Original

We are going to have a fun evening so come and join us.

Richard & Lynn Nakamura
Dance Magic 808
www.dancemagic808.com

No Tricks, Just Treats & Dancing @ the CUPOLA!

Strut your stuff and burn the floor at the CUPOLA with Lucas & Yanna as they host their 3rd Spooktacular Social dance this Halloween week!

WHERE: The CUPOLA, 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani (corner of Kapiolani & Piikoi)
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 30th, 2012
TIME: 6:30-9:30pm

Admission is FREE, the PUBLIC's invited; no partners necessary!

Live Music and DJ by Lucas Jaime & Jesse Gonzales!

Food and refreshments available for purchase! Great wine bar! Discounted pupu menu if you order before 7pm!

Divino Ritmo invites the PUBLIC and dancers to come & put their best feet forward - both on the dance floor & in the costume department.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place outstanding costumes! While costumes are NOT necessary, they are appreciated!

Enjoy a haunting evening of dancing at the CUPOLA!

For more info, contact:
Lucas Jaime, ph: (917) 568-3173; divinoritmo@aol.com
Yanna Samkova, ph: (732) 499-0407; Yannajs@gmail.com

Pro Show Presented by Divino Ritmo

What better way to start the month of December than with a Spectacular Dance Show presented by Divino Ritmo. Last year's show was smash hit and this year it's gonna be better with a Pro Show that's first time in Hawaii.  See more info on the poster.

Dance Magic 808 Events and New Dance Classes

Dance Magic 808′s Masquerade Ball at the Ala Wai Palladium on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 6pm – 9pm to the public. We are asking our members for assistance from 5:30pm to help set up and at 9pm – 9:30pm to clean up. Cost for the event is $3.00.

It’ll be a fun evening. We plan to have a costume contest so come in costume. There will be lots of time for dancing, socializing and snacking.

Here’s our schedule for the next and last session for this year 2012. All classes are at the Salt Lake District Park.

Tuesday starts on October 30 and Thursday starts on November 1, 2012.
Tuesdays:
6:45pm – 7:35pm Salsa by Ed Ho & Veronica Munez
7:35pm – 7:45pm Break/Announcements
7:45pm – 8:35pm International Tango by Richard & Lynn Nakamura

Thursday:
6:45pm – 7:35pm Line Dancing with Roxanne “Roxie” Kaino
7:35pm – 7:45pm Break/Announcements
7:45pm – 8:35pm International Cha Cha by Lester & Henrietta Muramoto (not confirmed yet)

Registration forms will be available on Tuesdays and Thursday at class with more information.

 

IBDI Workshop with Geoffrey Fells

OOOOH YEAH! Here's a late announcement for all you guys and gals who like to dress funky. IBDI hosting a HALLOWEEN Dance at the Palladium this Saturday (Nov. 20). Spook time is at 6 PM  and there will be a costume contest I'm told.

Choosing Duds To Dude Up For Da BASH

A Reminder From WASABI 's Doreen

We're at St. Louis Alumni this Thursday, October 11, 2012, from 7:00-10:00 p.m., so put on your dancing shoes and come on down to one of the best places in town...Great, big dance floor, cool air-conditioning, good food from da Kitchen, and CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN! Free parking, too!

Then, Friday night, October 12, 2012, we're at Dot's in Wahiawa from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Love this very retro place with the ono local food!

We only have these two places to play at this month, then Milton & I are OFF TO LAS VEGAS, BABY!!! We are going to join my Kauai High School classmates & friends from Kapaa High & Waimea High for a Tri-School 60th Birthday Bash in Las Vegas for a fun-filled few days, then Milton & I extended our stay to just hang out there, do our own thing, enjoy some shows, & SHOP, before flying down to L.A. to hook-up with Milton's cousin (formerly of Hiroshima) and enjoy our second childhood at Disneyland!

Will be gone for two whole weeks, and see you guys next month!

See you all soon...in the meantime, stay safe, be happy, and GOD BLESS!

Love from me & da boyz,

Doreen

Divino Ritmo Workshop with Peter Eggleton

Dear Students and Friends,

Lucas and I will be hosting a Workshop by Mr. Peter Eggleton (some of you might have met or seen him judging at the Hawaii Star Ball).

Mr. Eggleton is currently coaching in Japan, and we are thrilled that he agreed to stop over in Hawaii on his way back to the mainland to share his knowledge with us.
We hope that you will take this opportunity to attend his 2-hour workshop on International Waltz, its technique and fundamentals, principles of good lead and follow.

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Attached is the flyer with detailed information about the workshop on October 20th.
Mahalo and hopefully I will see you all there!

Yanna
Divino Ritmo Dance

  (If the poster is unreadable or you need more info, please contact Yanna at: yannajs@gmail.com
or at (732) 499-0407)

Da Pumpkin' by USA Dance Honolulu

Aloha!

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Join us on Saturday the 13 th for our October bash, ‘DA PUMPKIN’. We will be on the stage side, where the dance floor is LAAAARGER!!!! (See attached pdf file for more information!!)

Join us for the best dance music and sound system in town from our DeeeeeJ GaryK. Hearing his sounds makes you feel like dancing.

At intermission, enjoy the best snacks, and all this FREEEE FOR MEEEMBERS!

If you are not a member…. $5.LL. < feeling blue? Than join USA Dance for our FREEEE FOR MEEEMBERS DANCES!!! Members, don’t forget to renew your membership. (All USA Dance monthly dances are free for members, except for ticketed events.)

Beeee there on the Thirteeeeenth. Everyone else will !!!

GlennJ

USA Dance Honolulu

(& I approved this message)

A Gentle Reminder from the Oldies Bash Sock Hop Core

To our Senior Teens, Friends and Classmates! On behalf of our hardworking, dedicated active core committee, we welcome you all as registered guest for our upcoming 6th Annual Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2012 on October 19th! Based on First Come, First Served registration, you are one of our lucky attendees to register prior to our "completely" selling on July 10th, 2012, a FULL 3.5 months in advance of our event date! Please remember, we do NOT distribute or issue "tickets" to our event. We REGISTER our guest as every seat, every table IS reserved. When you arrive please check in at our Reception Tables, your Names will be listed, so just check in. Thanks to earlier than usual paid registration, this years event broke all previous records for the earliest complete sellout and total attendance! Our Event has to follow all Fire Code Laws and the Safety and Comfort policies of the hotel. With this complete sellout hundreds of your fellow Senior Teens, Friends and Classmates will be joining you! Your early registration is appreciated, and its unfortunate that we have had to turn away several hundred late registrations which came in after we sold out. Waiting too long, procrastinating for this very popular event unfortunately leads to late registrations politely being turned away. We welcome those who could not register or attend this year, to please join us for our 7th Annual Event in 2013! Please mark your calendar's, as Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013 will be held on Friday Nite, October 18th! Please join us before the memories fade forever! Here are important reminders whereby you will have a most memorable evening recreating authentic classic Golden Oldies, Rock 'n Roll, Crusin Classic memories from over 55 years ago! You will make new memories to last another lifetime, see old friends and make new ones! Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2012 1. When: October 19, 2012 ~ 2. Where: Pacific Beach Hotel's Grand Ballroom - 7th Floor Parking Lot Elevator, 5th Floor via Main Hotel Elevator's ~ 3. Time: 5:00PM till 12:00 Mid nite - Many guest do arrive "early" ~ 4. Parking: Parking is limited, First Come, First Served. If Hotel Parking is FULL, a Hotel Attendant will be at street level to direct you to close by, alternative parking at the Waikiki Banyan Hotel, 1 block Diamond Head of of Kuhio Avenue. From Kuhio Ave. Turn LEFT thru Grassy Medial Strip to Waikiki Banyan Hotel Parking Entrance. Bring your parking ticket with you for Validation at our Event ~ 5. What to Wear: 50s/60s/70s Costumes, Wigs, Shoes and Accessories! Dress and look as you did in High School! Shop at Party City, Honolulu or in Waikele to find all your Costumes, Wigs, Shoes and Accessories ~ 6. Benefit: Benefiting the Hawaii Food Bank. Please bring a non-perishable food item, such as a canned good to donate. Easy Drop Off Bins will be positioned at Reception ~ 7. NO Substitute Guest: NO substitute guest will be accepted without prior notification to the committee prior to Sept. 1st. Thank you for your cooperation ~ 8. Name Tags: Please wear your Name Tags VISIBLY at all times for the entire evening. Thank you for your cooperation ~ Thank you and we look forward to another Authentic, Classic and Magical evening! Chairman - Wendell Kwan - Kalani '65 Treasurer - Diane Hayamizu Yoshida - Kaimuki '65 Ann Nosaka Kabasawa - Kalani '65 Sharon Young Uesugi - Farrington '65 Dianne Kawakami Okumoto - Farrington '65 Sonette Uyehara Muramoto - Kaimuki '65 Tony Caluya - Frankfort American '65 Phil Nakayama - Farrington '60

Dance Magic 808 Schedule of Events

There's been a change to the October 6 schedule. Filipino Tango will be rescheduled and Bachata by Ed & Veronica is substituted in its place.
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IBDI New Dance Classes

                                            Registration for dance classes is from 5:30-6PM

Dance Magic 808 Friendship Social Dance 9/30/2012

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No Cupola Dance Tuesday (9/25)

Aloha Frank!

Wonder if you can help us get the word out that there will be NO Cupola dance next week Tuesday!

We're all gearing up for Geoffrey Fell's Hawaii Star Ball which starts on Wednesday, Sep 26th and runs through the 28th, with a kick off reception on Tuesday night.

Our CUPOLA social dance will resume and be back on schedule next month, Tuesday October 27th, just in time for our trick or treat party, with costume contest and lots of fun stuff! Come see if you can spot Lucas & Yanna in their Halloween disguise!

Hope to see you there!

Marie

USA Dance International Waltz Workshop

Rounding up the DANCE WORKSHOPS at the Palladium for September is USA Dance Honolulu's International Waltz with Stephan Krauel. Here's an excerpt from Glenn Okazaki's e-mail................. Aloha, (Left click to zoom in) USA Dance is once again, proud to present Mr. Stephan Krauel. We all enjoyed Stephan back in 2010 for an amazing workshop in Standard and Latin. This year we have Stephan for an encore in the International Waltz. Learn Stephan’s great techniques that makes him a champion.  Stephan and Denise are both available for private lessons. Their fee for private lessons are $90/45 minutes, plus floor fee. If you are interested in having great coaching lessons, just Contact Anne Ho or myself. See attached poster for more details of Stephan’s Waltz Workshop. Mahalo, Glenn Okazaki President USA Dance Honolulu

Da Bucket List for October 2012

WOW! We've been having a wild September what with Dance Workshops galore. And now it's time to see what's in the "bucket" for  October. But first I gonna give a plug for our newest dance club in Honolulu (okay..I'm a member). Dance Magic 808 is hosting their very first Social Dance at the Palladium on Sunday, September 30th from 6PM to 9PM or maybe later. If you missed going to the Dance Magic 808 1st Anniversary Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel this past July, Olelo will be televising the two hour event on Channel 52 this Friday (9/21) from 2pm to 4PM.

If you got DANCING SHOES and WILL TRAVEL, Kauai Ballroom Dance Club hosting their Anniversary Ball at the Kauai Marriott Hotel on October 6. If you don't like to travel that far, then you might want to check in to Dance Magic 808's Filipino Tango Workshop at the Palladium on October 6 from 12:30PM. Instructors will be Andy and Monica Pascua. Registration, and Line Dancing by Roxanne at 12 Noon.

Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society hosting their 38th Inaugural Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel on October 12. You can get more info by left clicking on the poster.

And da BIG ONE coming on October 19 at the Pacific Beach Hotel...Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop. Sorry! Dis BIG ONE is SOLDOUT!

If you're a fan of Professional Dance Teacher Michael Kiehm of the StarLight Dance Studio, you might want to check in at the Palladium on October 27 and 28 for Swing Dance Club Hawaii Workshop. On tap are the three popular club dances...West Coast Swing, Hustle, and Night Club Two Step. Scroll back to my previous blog for more info.

Dance Magic 808 hosting a Masquerade Ball on October 28 at the Palladium. More info later.

Aloha fo' now!





  

A Gentle Reminder for Registered Guests to the 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2012

To our Senior Teens, Friends and Classmates!

On behalf of our harworking, dedicated active core committee, we welcome you all as registered guest for our upcoming 6th Annual Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2012 on October 19th! Based on First Come, First Served registration, you are one of our lucky attendees to register prior to our "completely" selling on July 10th, 2012, a FULL 3.5 months in advance of our event date! Please remember, we do NOT distribute or issue "tickets" to our event. We REGISTER our guest as every seat, every table IS reserved. When you arrive please checkin at our Reception Tables, your Names will be listed, so just checkin.

Thanks to earlier than usual paid registration, this years event broke all previous records for the earliest complete sellout and total attendance! Our Event has to follow all Fire Code Laws and the Safety and Comfort policies of the hotel. With this complete sellout hundreds of your fellow Senior Teens, Friends and Classmates will be joining you! Your early registration is appreciated, and its unfortunate that we have had to turn away several hundred late registrations which came in after we soldout. Waiting too long, procrastinating for this very popular event unfortunately leads to late registrations politely being turned away. We welcome those who could not register or attend this year, to please join us for our 7th Annual Event in 2013! Please mark your calendar's, as Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013 will be held on Friday Nite, October 18th! Please join us before the memories fade forever!

Here are important reminders whereby you will have a most memorable evening recreating authentic classic Golden Oldies, Rock 'n Roll, Crusin Classic memories from over 55 years ago! You will make new memories to last another lifetime, see old friends and make new ones!

Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2012

1. When: October 19, 2012 ~

2. Where: Pacific Beach Hotel's Grand Ballroom - 7th Floor Parking Lot Elevator,

5th Floor via Main Hotel Elevator's ~

3. Time: 5:00PM till 12:00 Midnite - Many guest do arrive "early" ~

4. Parking: Parking is limited, First Come, First Served. If Hotel Parking is FULL, a

Hotel Attendant will be at street level to direct you to close by, alternative

parking at the Waikiki Banyan Hotel, 1 block Diamond Head of of Kuhio

Avenue. From Kuhio Ave. Turn LEFT thru Grassy Medial Strip to Waikiki

Banyan Hotel Parking Entrance. Bring your parking ticket with you for

Validation at our Event ~

5. What to Wear: 50s/60s/70s Costumes, Wigs, Shoes and Accessories! Dress and look as you did in High School! Shop at Party City, Honolulu or in Waikele

to find all your Costumes, Wigs, Shoes and Accessories ~

6. Benefit: Benefiting the Hawaii Food Bank. Please bring a non-perishable food

item, such as a canned good to donate. Easy Drop Off Bins will be positioned

at Reception ~

7. NO Substitute Guest: NO substitute guest will be accepted without prior notification to the committee prior to Sept. 1st. Thank you for your cooperation ~

8. Name Tags: Please wear your Name Tags VISIBLY at all times for the entire evening.

Thank you for your cooperation ~

Thank you and we look forward to another Authentic, Classic and Magical evening!

Chairman - Wendell Kwan - Kalani '65

Treasurer - Diane Hayamizu Yoshida - Kaimuki '65

Vice Chair - Ann Nosaka Kabasawa - Kalani '65

Sharon Young Uesugi - Farrington '65

Dianne Kawakami Okumoto - Farrington '65

Sonette Uyehara Muramoto - Kaimuki '65

Tony Caluya - Frankfort American '65

Phil Nakayama - Farrington '60

TV Showing of Dance Magic 808 1st Anniversary Ball

From Lynn Nakamura, President of Dance Magic 808...................

Aloha Everyone,

See below for the showtimes that Olelo will be showing Dance Magic 808's 1st Anniversary Ball.

If you attended the ball and participated in dancing or being a part of the program or sitting in a location that was being filmed, you will see yourself on this video.

We want to thank everyone again for attending and making it a very successful 1st anniversary ball for us. We hope that you'll be able to attend our 2nd anniversary ball which will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Pacific Beach Hotel.

Aloha & Mahalo,
Lynn A. Nakamura
President, Dance Magic 808
www.dancemagic808.com

Dance Magic 808 Anniversary Ball
9/13/2012	7:00 PM	FOCUS 49
9/17/2012	12:00 PM	FOCUS 49
9/21/2012	2:00 PM	OAHU 52
9/25/2012	1:30 PM	OAHU 52

If you checked the ‘OleloNet box on your Playback Request, your show will be available on the Internet at www.olelo.org/olelonet two to three days after the first airdate.
Just search for your program (using “quote marks” helps narrow down the choices) and distribute the link.

Aloha!

Swing Dance Club Workshop with Michael Kiehm

Michael Kiehm, world champion dancer and owner and director of Starlight Dance Studio in San Diego will be in Honolulu for a two-day workshop next month at the Palladium. If you're hooked on "Club Dancing", you're gonna want to explore Michael's entertaining way of teaching the three most popular club dances: the West Coast Swing, the Hustle, and Night Club Two Step. (Left click on poster to zoom in).

Dance Magic 808 Dance Workshop with Professional Leeanne Brampton

You are all invited to attend Dance Magic 808's Dance Workshop with Professional Instructor, Leeanne Bampton.

We are very fortunate to have Leeanne teach us here in the islands instead of going to Australia to learn from her. We are offering our members 3 workshops with Leeanne. You must be a member to take advantage of these workshops. Come and join us. You’ll learn a lot and it'll be fun.

Leeanne has won the Australian 10 Dance Championship 7 times and represented Australia in a World Final Competition where she came in fifth overall in the Ballroom and Latin Dances. She has also been South Pacific, Asian Pacific, Australasian and State Champion in the professional ranks. Leeanne has her dance studio in Sydney, Australia and retired from competition in 2004. She is the Dance Director of Dancing with the Stars in Australia and is a choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance in Australia.

These might be the only group classes that she'll have on this trip as she will be helping her students with the Star Ball competition. You can also book private lessons with her but you'll need to do it right away since she usually gets booked up fast. For those of you who do not already take lessons from her and would like to book some private lessons, please contact us and we'll give you her contact.

Space for the workshop is limited and will be on a first come basis. Video taping will be allowed.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Location: Ala Wai Palladium (Kitchen side)

12noon – 4pm Dance Magic 808

12noon – 12:30pm Registration

12:30 pm – 1:30pm International Waltz (1 hour)

1:30pm – 1:40pm Break (10 mins.)

1:40pm – 2:40pm International Samba (1 hour)

2:40pm – 2:50pm Break (10 mins.)

2:50pm – 3:50pm International Foxtrot (1 hour)

3:50pm – 4:00pm Clean up & departure (10 mins.)

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Location: Ala Wai Palladium (Stage side)

9:30am – 1:00pm

9:30am – 9:40am – Set Up

9:40am – 11:10am International Rumba/Cha Cha (1 hr. 30 mins.)

11:10am – 11:20 am Break (10 mins.)

11:20am – 12:50pm International Paso Doble/Jive (1 hr. 30 mins.)

12:50pm – 1:00pm Clean Up & departure (10 mins.)

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Location: Ala Wai Palladium (Stage side)

9:00am – 1:00pm

9:00am – 9:30am Registration

9:30am – 10:30am International Viennese Waltz (1 hour)

10:30am – 10:40am Break (10 mins.)

10:40am – 11:40am International Tango (1 hour)

11:40am – 11:50am Break (10 mins.)

11:50am – 12:50pm International Quickstep (1 hour)

12:50pm – 1:00pm Clean Up & departure (10 mins.)

You must be a member of Dance Magic 808 to attend these workshops. (Please contact Lynn for info on membership fee and workshop cost).  There is a discount if you are taking the workshop on Sept. 15 & 16 (total $90). There is an added discount if you are paying for it by August 31 (total $80). If mail is postmarked on August 31, 2012, we will make an exception and accept that as being received on August 31. There is also a discount for Sept. 23. If you are taking the workshops on Sept. 15 & 16, Sept. 23 will be at a discount of $40 instead of $50. If you are paying for the workshops by August 31 and you are taking all 3 days, the total cost is $120 ($80 + $40).

You must register for the workshops and sign the liability form.

No refund once workshop begins.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Mahalo,

Richard & Lynn Nakamura

cell 372-2256 (Lynn)

www.dancemagic808.com

A Midsummer Night's Dance @ the CUPOLA!

On Tuesday, August 28th,
On the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center, from 

6:30p-9:30p, the CUPOLA will once again be transformed 

into a dancer's dream  a la Divino Ritmo style!

Nothing beats a midsummer social dance party to shake 

out the August heat and live your best fantasy dancing 

the night away.

Lose yourself as you groove to the rhythmic tunes of 

DJs Lucas Jaime & Jesse Gonzales. Let your imagination 

run wild...come and be cooooool.....

Admission is FREE and this social dance is OPEN to the 

PUBLIC!

Food and drink are available for purchase.

CUPOLA is located on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu 

Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani, corner of Kapiolani & 

Pensacola.

For more info, contact:
Lucas Jaime, ph (917) 568-3173; divinoritmo@aol.com
Yanna samkova, ph (732) 499-0407; Yannajs@gmail.com

Dance Magic 808 New Term Dance Classes

Dance Magic 808 new term classes at the Salt Lake District Park starts on Tuesday September 4 at 6:45PM.  See schedule below. The present term concludes next Tuesday, August 28 with the East Coast Swing by Frank & Lani, and the Salsa by Ed Ho and Veronica Munez. For more info, please click the link "Dance Magic 808" on the side bar.

Upcoming Classes

Day	Class	Dates	Instructor(s)
Tuesday 6:45-7:35 pm	Argentine Tango	Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 2, 9, 16	Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
Tuesday 7:45-8:35 pm	International Samba		Richard & Lynn Nakamura
Thursday 6:45-7:35 pm	Line Dancing (partner not required)	Sept. 4, 11, 18, Oct. 2, 9, 16	Roxanne Kaino
Thursday 7:45-8:35 pm	International Waltz		Lester & Henrietta Muramoto

Hope For The Best For Cole Horibe

Family, Friends and Supporters of Cole:

I am sick to my stomach to receive this news about Cole's 

injury!!!!!!

I am so very very sorry!!! It couldn't have come at a 

worse time but what can we do but hope for the best, 

Pray hard.

Cole is young and strong and determined....mind over 

matter, he has strong will and we will pary hard he comes 

through....

Please pray hard for him,  send your spiritual support 

and well wishes....

We will weather this together! Cole is not alone.

I told Wanda herself and to tell Cole to hang in there, 

to tell Cole to stay strong and keep the faith!

Below is Wanda's email to me:

"MARIE,
Cole suffered a foot injury and was in the hospital most 

of the day!!! Drs. said he can't dance for 2 days and show 

this week they have to tape on Tuesday because Nigel has 

an important meeting...it will aire on Wednesday same time. 

Please please ask everyone to pray & or send positive 

thoughts & prayers....he is devastated because you know 

how he practices 12-15hrs everyday! And he thinks he's 

terrible in this routine (as usual) and now with this 

injury.....please share this w/everyone who's supporting 

Cole! Thank you!
Wanda"
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Marie

Addiction Routine - Gravity - A SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON of Kayla/Kupono & Cole/Lindsay

Hey guys and gals! If you missed Cole and Lindsay's performance this week on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and want to compare their performance with the original performance. Then read the e-mail from my good friend Marie and be sure to click on the link below ..............

Cole Horibe, Yanna's student, performed a contemporary piece with 

partner Lindsay to the choreography of Mia Michaels this week. 

The judges called Cole "psychotically mental" and that he has come 

out the TOP of all the dancers this week. This particularly video 

is a side-by-side presentation of the same Mia Michaels routine 

done by Cole this week as compared to the original couple who 

performed the same routine a few seasons ago. Both set of dancers 

did a unique an incredible rendition....they each took ownership of 

the choreography and made it their own! Yanna, Lucas and all the

students of Divino Ritmo are so proud of Cole...... PLEASE stay 

tuned for next Wednesday's So You Think You Can Dance and PLEASE 

VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE for our native son Cole Horibe!

Aloha, Marie

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pelQ8f21_GM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Dancing In Paradise

 

 

There's more happenings this month after the IBDI Anniversary Ball on August 18 at the Palladium. Bantay Bata's DRAGON BALL DANCE at the Pacific Beach Hotel on Friday, August 24. Last year's Ball was a smash hit with a showcase of dancers from DIVINO RITMO and other dance organizations. (See photos)

If you can't make it there, then there's USA Dance UNDER THE AUGUST MOON DANCE at the Palladium that same night.

Aloha,

Our August monthly dance is right around the corner. Join us on August 24, for a beautiful evening filled with romantic music and the hot fiery music of our Latin sounds.

Mark it on your calendar. We will be in B1 (Stage side) of the Palladium. Don’t forget about our delicious snacks, great music, great sounds and FREE for members.

Under The August Moon..

Glenn Okazaki

USA Dance Honolulu

Closing the week at the Palladium will be the Gardenia Circle 21st Anniversary  Dance on Saturday, August 25, (See poster for more info).

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MTA Oldies Night

For you guys and gals on the Central and Leeward side, if you can't make it to the IBDI 51st Anniversary Dance at the Palladium on Saturday August 18; there's still dancing goin' on at your side of the island. Take a gander at the e-mail from Doreen of WASABI..........................

WASABI will be at Mililani Rec 5 this coming Saturday, August 18, and hope some of you can make it for an early evening of dancing fun, light refreshments & munchies. MTA (Mililani Town Association) has graciously opened this event up to non-Mililani residents so our WASABI friends can join us. We started off at Rec 3, but after a couple of good turnouts, we needed more "elbow room", and our friend Mei Linn got us moved to Rec 5, which is so much bigger & easier to find (for our friends who are not familiar with finding their way around Mililani). Rec 5 is right off the H-2 Freeway...take H-2 North towards Wahiawa, take the 2nd Mililani exit after passing over Kipapa Gulch, then turn left at the traffic light (you'll see Rec 5 right across the intersection). Stay in the right lane cuz you'll be taking the next right, then another right into the driveway for Rec 5. Go all the way in, and you'll be at Rec 5. We'll start at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m., and Rec 5 is huge with a nice floor, so we'll have lots of room for dancing! There'll be an $8 cover charge at the door...

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Bettah late than neva! Got this e-mail from Doreen this morning with an apology and correction to her direction to MTA. .................

Sorry, gave wrong directions to Mililani Rec 5...

Take the 1st Mililani exit..."Mililani Mauka", then make the next right, then right again into the Rec 5 driveway. Sorry...I don't drive that way!

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IBDI Celebrates 51 Years

Over a half a century in providing an avenue for people young and young-at-heart to enjoy one of the finest things in life through movement of dancing, IBDI is still going strong. Come Saturday, August 18th they will host a dance at the Palladium to celebrate their 51st Anniversary. Be sure to purchase a  presale ticket early so you don't miss out on the bento. Good place to purchase a presale ticket is at the Palladium during the IBDI dance classes this coming Monday evening. (Left click on graphic to zoom in).

Venturing with IBDI and Dance Magic 808

WOW! Monday, August 6 sure raced by quickly since Lani and I danced the Club Merengue at the Dance Magic 808 1st Anniversary Ball last month. Starting tomorrow night, we will be sharing some of the Merengue steps with IBDI at the Palladium. This will be our first venture with IBDI and I'm sure it will be a good venture and a fun one.

On Tuesday, August 21, Lani and I will be at Salt Lake District Park with the East Coast Swing (Triple Step Swing) for Dance Magic 808 to complete the last two sessions for Joshua Manzano who goes back to Las Vegas after four sessions of the Bolero. It's gonna be a tough act to follow with the EC Swing but Lani and I will try to make it fun and enjoyable.

Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2012 SOLDOUT!

Aloha Frank,

If you would be so kind to mention in your Blog:

"We are extremely pleased and excited to announce that as of July 10th, 2012, Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2012, being held on Friday Nite, Oct. 19th, is completely SOLDOUT! This years complete sellout date of July 10, 2012, has broken last years early sellout record of Aug. 4, 2011. We obliterated that record by a full month and now stand completely soldout a full 3.5 months in advance of our event date of Oct. 19. 2012. With this record early sellout we have also broken our paid registration record (guest attending), previously set in 2011, last year!

For the over 800+ who will be in attendance this coming Oct. 19th, you are in for another fabulous, authentic evening of Classic Golden Oldies, Rock 'n Roll, Cruisin' Classics which ONLY this dedicated, hard working group of volunteers knows how to put on! Can we put on a show, OR CAN WE!!!

For those of you who are joining us this year, welcome and get ready for another great experience of recreating authentically those Innocent, Love and Romantic times we all grew up with over 55 years ago! We have another exciting evening planned for you "Senior Teenagers" and of course you'll have to be there to experience what surprises we have in store for you! There is much Anticipation, Anxiety and Excitement in the air for our 6th Annual Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2012 as we continue to Raise the Bar! These are singular reasons why this wonderful group of volunteers continues to Thrive and Prosper!

For the many of you who I have the unfortunate job of having to turn away, my sincerest apologies! You are really missing out on a Magical Evening, as many of those who have attended will attest to! So, for whatever reasons, why you could not or did not pay and register, don't miss out on next years Nifty 50s /60s/70s Oldies Bash 2013! Remember, its First Come, First Served!

EMAIL: wkwan2@hawaiiantel.net Or Phone: (808) 239-5360 and provide Wendell Kwan with your Full and Complete Contact Info, NOW, so that you WILL be one of the first to be contacted about next years event! Don't wait, contact Wendell Kwan asap!

Wendell Kwan

Chairman