ALOHA BALLROOM DANCE ACADEMY- New Classes

Aloha you lucky Valley Islanders. Here's your opportunity to get into the groove of one of the best exercises to keep yourself young and active. It's one of the good medicine prescribed by reality TV show Dr. Oz. Check it out......

ALOHA BALLROOM DANCE ACADEMY OFFERS
LATIN, TANGO & BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES FOR JANUARY - MARCH 2011


Maui, HAWAII – The Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit features Maui’s ONLY Professionally-Instructed Ballroom & Latin Dance classes, hosts their Registration Night on Wednesday, January 5th to kick off their new dance series for January - March featuring American Tango, Salsa, & Cha-Cha! This evening will feature a pupu potluck as well as social dance and everyone interested in learning to dance is welcome to join this Guinness World Record breaking class! Dance professional, Rita O’Connor, N.D.C.A., will instruct every Wednesday evening in Kihei from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. The total cost for the 3-month course is $50 per person with a 20% OFF Special Discount if registered by January 5th (only $40 per person - less than $1.50 per class)! Open registration throughout the course. No partner necessary! Singles and couples welcome! Teens through adults! Beginners through intermediate dancers take the floor! Classes begin January 12th – students can join anytime! Visit www.alohaballroom.com or call 879-0055 for more information.
ALOHA BALLROOM DANCE ACADEMY OFFERS
LATIN, TANGO & BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES FOR JANUARY - MARCH 2011

This new dance series highlights the ever-popular Club Salsa, the snappy American Tango as well as one of the most fun dances: Cha-Cha - so sign up early to secure a space in these exciting classes! “We are trying to make partnership dancing a fun and social event for both couples and singles,” says Rita O'Connor. “It’s a wonderful way for couples to build upon their relationship and share a new activity together in a relaxing atmosphere. Similarly, singles or those without a dance partner for the evening can enjoy the company of others who want to learn to dance without feeling social pressure to have a steady partner in order to do ballroom dancing.” “Ballroom & Latin dancing has changed with the times,” Rita explains. “The success of “Dancing with the Stars” TV program has prompted a resurgence in Latin & Ballroom dancing. I enjoy featuring contemporary music selections as well as the traditional songs to make it easier for people to recognize a dance. Our students range from young adult to mature adult and crosses all cultural barriers!”

Here's the contact again:: Rita O’Connor, 879-0055, ritaoc@hawaii.rr.com
Dance Professional, National Dance Council of America

The Week That Was In December 2010

After the Dance Hawaii Instructors Appreciation Dinner on Dec. 20 at the Golden Palace, the Instructors Meeting followed on Dec. 23 at the Aliamanu Middle School. It was a semi formal meeting but followed closely according to the Robert's Rules of Order. Highlight of the meeting was the ironing out some wrinkles on the new By-laws and Procedures that govern the actions of the core dance instructors. Presiding was Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita with backup from Vice Prez Jim Brierly. After discussion and inputs by the instructors, the revised By-laws and Procedures was approved and accepted. Instead of using the titles of Dance Director and Assistant Dance Director, Leaders were named. Leading the International Style of Dances are Richard and Lynn Nakamura, and leading the American Style of Dances are Andy and Monica Pascua.
Accepted as teachers in the ballroom instructor core were Patrick Watarai, Lynn Miller, Eric and Naomi Takai, and Eddie Olegario from Line Dance Instructor to Junior Ballroom Dance Instructor under the tutorship of Sally Forges. Also unanimously approved acceptance were Paul Lee, and Chris and Vicky Visoria as Dance Hawaii choreographers. After discussion of other matters, the meeting was adjourned.

On Sunday Dec. 26, Professional Dance Instructor Samir Hana concluded the final week of Cumbia Salsa at the Radford. He had taught at least 15 patterns in this Latin Night Club dance during the past 5 weeks and then added another two patterns during the first hour. We had an ono potluck dinner to honor Samir. The last hour was a review of all the Cumbia patterns Samir had taught. Samir holds private and group lessons at a studio on Dillingham Blvd. For more info please contact Samir Hana at 808-2865923 or e-mail: samirhana@hotmail.com.


Our 1st Quarter dance class at Koko Head School will have visiting dance instructors Robert and Vanelle Hirayasu teaching the Argentine Tango during the first hour. They are excellent teachers and we are fortunate that they have volunteered to bring their brand of Tango to Dance Hawaii Kai and share it with our students.

During the second hour, Lani and I will be teaching the Night Club Merengue. Please come early to register between 6:30 and 7:00 on Tuesday, January 4 at Koko Head School cafeteria.

Spring 2011 Session Schedule

Lani and I just finished the Fall 2010 Session ballroom dance class at Ali'iolani CSA last night. Our students had a two-week break due to a holiday and a Christmas Parade in Kaimuki. It turned out to be a good night of dance steps review of the Waltz and the Samba. We had time to teach a new pattern in the Waltz during the first hour, and a new pattern in the Samba during the second hour. Some of the patterns needed going over several times but that didn't faze the students. What really mattered is that they tried their best and what was more gratifying to Lani and me is that all of them went home smiling and happy at the end of the session.

The poster is just for info. The CSA has a minimum enrollment requirement of 24 students for each dance class. If the minimum is not met, then there will be no dance classes. If you plan to enroll, please do so during the registration timeline to be counted.

PSA - NON-PROFIT FREE HOLIDAY DANCE EVENT

Strictly for those lucky dancers who are on the Valley Isle or planning to be there on December 22nd. PSA - NON-PROFIT - FREE HOLIDAY DANCE EVENT & Donations for Keiki from Homeless Resource Centers & Family Life Centers (Left click on poster to zoom in)...........


FREE HOLIDAY DANCE EVENT HOSTED BY ALOHA BALLROOM DANCE ACADEMY AND GIFT DONATIONS FOR KIEKI AT HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTERS AND FAMILY LIFE CENTER ACCEPTED

Maui, HAWAII – The Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy, Maui’s world record holder and largest, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational Ballroom & Latin dance organization hosts a FREE Holiday Event open-to-the-public (adults only) on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 combined with their annual donation drive for wrapped gifts benefitting the keiki of the Hale A Ke Ola, Wailuku and Na Hale O, Lahaina Homeless Resource Centers and Family Life Center, Wailuku!

Professional Dance Instructor, Rita O'Connor (Co-Founder) will teach 2 FREE Dance Classes, followed by a FREE Dance Party at the Kihei Community Center from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm! There will be FREE Performances and FREE Refreshments, too! Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy is Co-Sponsored by the South Maui Parks & Recreation Department. Appropriate Attire Required. Everyone's encouraged to bring a wrapped gift for a Keiki ages 1 to 17 years old with the gift tag specify gender and age appropriateness. Gifts will be opened on Christmas morning by Keiki at various shelters throughout Maui!

For more information about the Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy contact Rita O’Connor at ritaoc@hawaii.rr.com or call 879-0055!

Do You Want To Dance Part 3

New Year 2011 is starting off with a BANG at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom featuring Dance Hawaii 2nd Anniversary & Charity Ball on January 15, and Al Franz Showcase following on January 16. This is a headsup so you can get an early start to purchase your tickets for these two events which features Social Dancing, Exhibitions, Ono Ono Buffet Dinner, Entertaining Showcases, and more. (Left click on poster to zoom in)


To purchase tickets to Dance Hawaii 2nd Anniversary & Charity Ball, please contact Prez Maurice Morita at cellphone 225-0326.

















To purchase tickets to Al Franz Showcase, please contact Gayle Kawahakui at email: gaylekawahakui@aol.com or Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita at cellphone 225-0326.

Do You Want To Dance Part 2

Midweek dancing continues at the Dole Ballroom with BUMP ON THE HUMP featuring the Augie Rey Trio. Not quite in the vein of nightclub genre but more good taste of Social Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dancing. Wednesday December 15. Admission $5.00 Happy Hour at 5PM. Live music 6:30-9PM.

DANCE HAWAII CHRISTMAS SOCIAL DANCE ON DECEMBER 18TH AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM 7 TO 10 P.M. Bring a $10.00 Grab-Bag Gift. MUSIC DJ WILL BE PAUL LEE.
For FURLOUGH FRIDAY ON DECEMBER 17TH, RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT AVAILABLE BUT WE MAY HOST A FURLOUGH FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCE IN CENTRAL HONOLULU LOCATION. THIS WILL BE OUR FIRST OUTSIDE OF SALT LAKE AREA.


IBDI Christmas Dance at the Palladium on December 18, 5:30-10PM. General Dancing, Exhibitions, Door Prizes, Refreshments. Presale tickets $8 (includes bento). $8 at the door (no bento).



IBDI New Year's Eve Dance at the Pacific Beach Hotel December 31, 6PM-MIdnight. Buffet Dinner, Dancing, Favors. Tickets $60.

Stay tuned for January 2011 schedule of dance events coming soon.

Do You Want To Dance?

Appears this month is gonna have more dance events than you can shake a stick at. Topping the list is Dance Hawaii "Come Dance With Us" social dance at the Aliamanu Middle School this Saturday (12/4) 6:30-10PM. Good place to practice your dancing skills and socialize with friends and make new friends.

DANCE HAWAII "COME DANCE WITH US" SOCIAL DANCE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010
ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
7:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M.
MUSIC DJ: MR. REGGIE GASCON
MONETARY DONATIONS TO BENEFIT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
BRING YOUR FAVORITE PUPU DISH
DANCE HAWAII TO PROVIDE ALL SERVING UTENSILS; PAPER GOODS; AND DRINKS
PLEASE JOIN US!


Headlining at the Palladium on December 3 is Dance USA Honolulu featuring guest Professional dancers Mikhail Avdeev and Olga Blinova.





HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all, and hope you have a wonderful, and SAFE, holiday season!
This month, we have only (2) public gigs...the rest are all private.
Wed. 12/08.....Dole Cannery's "Bump On The Hump" (6:30-9:00 p.m.)
Thu. 12/23.....St. Louis Alumni (6:30-10:00 p.m.)
***Please note, start times may be delayed on our weekday jobs. We all have day jobs, so we try to get to our gigs as fast as we can to setup and start playing, but sometimes it just does not work out that way, so we appreciate your patience and kindness!)
Love from me & da boyz,
Doreen


Divino Ritmo 2nd Annual Grand Ball & Showcase featuring WEST SIDE STORY at the Sheraton Waikiki on December 10. Yanna Samkova and Lucas Jaime will have special guests Professional dancers Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow showcasing in this event.

And if you can't make it to the Sheraton, there's Dance Hawaii Furlough Friday Social Dance at the Radford on December 10 from 6:30-10PM.

Rounding up the first two weeks of December is Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society Christmas Dance at the Palladium on December 11. Presale tickets $8 ($10 at the door).
Bento (served at 5:30PM), Exhibitions, Door Prizes.

Stay tuned for more dance events scheduled for this month and New Years Eve.

Health Benefits of Ballroom Dancing and More Revisited

I had this blog posted way back when I was riding high on my once owned Dancing In The Dark earlier this year. I'm publishing it again to give tribute to Dance Hawaii Kai Registra Stanley Akamine who is leaving for a greener pasture with bruddah site Dance Honolulu in January 2011. We're looking for a volunteer to fill his big shoes before the Dance Hawaii Kai classes start in early January. As I mentioned in my previous blog, Dance Hawaii is the poorest dance club on this island because all the monies collected for the dance classes is donated to the schools that Dance Hawaii hold classes. The dance instructors are all volunteers and don't get any pay. If interested in the Registra's job, please contact Maurice Morita at cel 225-0326. He can fill you in on what's to be done. And now the blog..........


Boy! I thought I read it all in this morning Honolulu Advertiser...you know...the article on "Exercise at least 1 hour a day....or the Fat wins" Then I opened my e-mail and Stan (da man Akamine) so kindly shared the following "The Health Benefits of Dancing -- Including Specific Benefits of Different Dances" written by SixWise....... Now most of us dancers are akamai to this kine thought but if not, then lend an ear. Otherwise, somewhere sometime down da road da Fat wins and Stan da man goin' say, "I told you so!" And dat's an auwe to da max!


(So) if you secretly sashay across your living room when you're home alone or long to cha-cha with your significant other, you're in luck. Not only is dancing an exceptional way to let loose and have fun, but it also provides some terrific benefits for your health. In fact, Mayo Clinic researchers reported that social dancing helps to: Reduce stress, Increase energy, Improve strength, Increase muscle tone and coordination.


Dancing the night away can burn more calories per hour than riding a bike or swimming. And whether you like to kick up your heals to hip hop, classical or country, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) says that dancing can: Lower your risk of coronary heart disease, Decrease blood pressure, Help you manage your weight, Strengthen the bones of your legs and hips.


Specific Benefits of Different Dances
If you're looking for specific health results, here's a breakdown of the benefits of some popular dances. Just remember that any type of dancing is better than no dancing at all!


Belly Dancing
Improved posture and muscle toning
Maintains flexibility
Helps prevent lower back problems
Tones and firms arms and shoulders
Helps with weight loss
Helps prepare women for childbirth
Reduces stress


Dancing Off Those Calories
How many calories will you burn while dancing? That depends on the type of dancing. Here's a range of some of the most popular varieties, based on a 150-pound person, per hour:
Swing dancing: 235 calories/hour
Ballroom dancing: 265
Square dancing: 280
Ballet: 300
Belly dancing: 380
Salsa dancing: 420+
Aerobic dancing: 540+


Ballroom Dancing
Conditions the body
Helps keep the heart in shape
Builds and increases stamina
Develops the circulatory system
Strengthens and tones legs and body
Increases flexibility and balance
Helps with weight loss
Relieves stress


Salsa Dancing
Builds endurance and stamina
Helps with weight loss
Relieves stress
Helps you release toxins via sweating
May help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels
Can lead to a reduced heart rate over time


Square Dancing
Provides cardiovascular conditioning
May lead to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and an improved cholesterol profile
Strengthens bones
Helps you develop strong social ties
Loosens and tones muscles

Physical benefits aside, dancing has a way of brightening up a person's day, says ballroom owner and operator Karen Tebeau. "A lot of times, when people come into the studio, it's because there's been a change in their life: a divorce or they've been through a period of depression. They (continue) coming in, and you see a big change. After a while, they're walking in with a sunny expression. You know it's the dancing that's doing that," she says.

The Stars Come Out for Christmas

Here's your opportunity to see and be entertainted by a cast of young performers called "The Shooting Stars" before the end of this year. Friend Ravi Narayan writes..

The Diamond Head Theatre Shooting Stars (children age 7-17) will be putting on a Christmas Variety Show this year on December 13 and December 14 at the DHT Main Stage at 7:30 p.m.


As always, this is a show for the entire family from ages 1 thru 110.

Rumor has it that there will some very famous local guests in the show as well.

Tickets are $15 (general seating) and $20 (premium seating)

The Premium seating tickets are already sold out and a few general seating tickets are still available.

A great way to enjoy the Holiday spirit !

Divino Ritmo's Monthly Dance at the Cupola

There's a change in schedule for Divino Ritmo's monthly dance at the Cupola. Just received this e-mail from Marie Laderta. So please read on..........

Hi Frank and Lani!

A belated Happy Thanksgiving to you both very special people!

Lucas & Yanna would like to get the following announcement out on the blog regarding their monthly Cupola Dance. Here it is:
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Divino Ritmo's Monthly Dance at the Cupola to resume in January 2011

Happy belated Thanksgiving! We are thankful for your support & that of the dancers in our community!

FYI, Divino Ritmo's monthly dance at the Cupola (Honolulu Design Center 2nd floor) next Tuesday Nov 30th, has been cancelled due to unavailability of the space. The space/site is being used by the owner for another event. December will also be cancelled due to the holidays and a lot of people are expected to be travelling or unavailable to attend. We will resume our monthly dances at the Cupola in January 2011.

Thank you all for your support and Happy Holidays! See you at our December 10th "West Side Story" showcase at the Sheraton!

Lucas & Yanna

For more Info, contact:
Lucas: Ph: (917)568-3173
divinoritmo@aol.com
Yanna: (732)499-0407
Yannajs@gmail.com

World Class Pros In Divino Ritmo's West Side Story

WORLD CLASS PROs BILLY FAJARDO, KATIE MARLOW, & PAUL JACK
to Join Divino Ritmo's Star-studded cast of "West Side Story"
on December 10th at the Sheraton Waikiki!
(story by Guest Author Marie Laderta)

Lucas & Yanna are thrilled to bring to their second showcase
in Hawaii, a special performance by two of the most versatile
professional dancers in the dance world, BILLY FAJARDO &
KATIE MARLOW! Get ready for Lucas & Yanna who will be dancing
together in a special number WITH their friends Billy & Katie
which is sure to send your pulse a'rocking!

Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow are in demand all over the world
as performers, educators and adjudicators. This couple holds the
distinction of versatility. Their ability to work equally well in
both the partner/ballroom dances as well as theatrical dance arts
has had them in demand throughout numerous dance circuits across
the globe. Billy and Katie are the only couple in the history of
the U.S. to hold two concurrent World Titles in the same year.



Billy and Katie hold the following Titles and Awards:
1999 United States Hustle Dance Champions
2000 US Open Swing Cabaret Champions
2000 IDO World Salsa Silver Medalists
2000 IDO World Merengue Silver Medalists
2002 IDO World Cabaret Exhibition Champions
2002 IDO World Disco Hustle Champions
2002 NADC Cabaret Champions
2004 Augie and Margo Rodriguez Award for Iconic Performance
2005 West Coast Salsa Congress Honorees for Contributions to
Salsa Dance World
2008 "Albert Award" Honorees for Contributions to the Salsa
Dance World at the Spain Salsa Festival

Recent Performances: In addition to the numerous dance
congresses and festivals across the globe, some of Billy and
Katie's recent performances include a featured performance on
the Main Stage for the Superbowl XLI VIP Tailgate Party. They
were featured guest artists for the Broadway Cares Latin
Rhythms show with musical theatre legend Chita Rivera in New
York City, and were featured artists for a recent honorary
performance with the Miami City Ballet. They also were
delighted to be featured in concert with the World renowned
Latin star, Gilberto Santa Rosa. Billy and Katie have been
featured on ESPN for the World Salsa Championships. Other
featured performances include Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln
Center's a Midsummer Night's Swing, James L Knight Center
with Gloria Gaynor and the Trammps, Love Music Concert Hong
Kong with Eason Chan and Guests, Broadway's "Swing" revue
on the QEII with Anne Hampton Callaway, and many others.
Billy and Katie were also part of a historic performance at
the Great Wall of China in Beijing for the China Salsa Congress.

Adjudicating/Education: In addition to their performances,
Billy and Katie are proud to be the head judge and scrutineer
for the ground breaking World Salsa Championships being shown
worldwide on ESPN. They also adjudicated and supervised the
nationally run Newport Rhythm and Sound Dance Competition.
Both Billy and Katie have achieved Licentiate degrees from the
Imperial Society of Dance for Theatre Arts. As educators, they
are known to be the "instructor's instructors" - coaching many
of the major headliners and title holders in the world for the
Salsa, Latin Hustle and Ballroom competitive dance circuits.
Their instructional Latin Hustle dance DVD's are the top
selling DVD's in the world for this style of dance.

Joining Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow is returning Kama'aina
and Masters of Ceremony (MC)/narrator PAUL JACK. Paul has MC'd
numerous mainland dance events. Paul who has owned and operated
a dance studio in California, has more than 30 years teaching
Ballroom. Paul holds a BS degree in Mechanical Technology from
Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo in 1975. Dancing started as a "sanity"
break from his job. Today, Paul is a much sought after MC &
narrator in the national ballroom circuit!

DON'T MISS OUT on these rare & special guest appearances! Buy
your tickets now if you haven't already bought yours! Tickets to
"West Side Story" are going fast! For tickets & more information,
contact Lucas & Yanna:

LUCAS:
1-917-568-3173
divinoritmo@aol.com
YANNA:
1-732-499-0407
Yannajs@gmail.com

Social Dance @ Aliamanu Middle School This Saturday

SOCIAL DANCE AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 20TH

Please join Dance Hawaii at our regular 1st & 3rd Saturdays Social Dances-"Come Dance With Me", at Aliamanu Middle School.

Saturday, November 20th
Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Music DJ: Paul Lee

"COME DANCE WITH US!"

COME TO PRACTICE YOUR DANCE STEPS

MEET OLD FRIENDS & MAKE NEW FRIENDS

MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED TO BENEFIT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL

BRING YOUR FAVORITE PUPU DISH TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE

DANCE HAWAII WILL PROVIDE ALL PAPERS GOODS/ SERVING UTENSILS, DRINKS

USA Dance Classic Holiday Ball

USA Dance Honolulu pulling another big surprise out off their magical hat. This time they are proud to present in their Classic Holiday Ball the professional dancers Mikhail Avdeev and Olga Blinova. Only a year into their partnership Misha (as friends call him) and Olga have already won the Open Professional at The International Grand Ball, were finalist at The Desert Classic and Emerald Ball, and semi-finalist at Blackpool, England. This is their exhibition debut in Honolulu at the Palladium on December 3rd. There's more info on the poster sent to me by Debra Ota. Just left click on it to zoom in.

FURLOUGH FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCE THIS FRIDAY, NOV. 12TH

Okay, guys and gals! If Friday night is your night to howl, Furlough Friday Social Dance hosted by Dance Hawaii at the Radford High School is just the place to thump your chest and get your footwork in motion. Check out the e-mail from Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita that follows....................

Join Dance Hawaii as it presents the "Furlough Friday Social Dance-Come Dance with Us" as follows: (Ala Wai Palladium will be closed)

Friday, Nov. 12th
Radford High School Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Music DJ: Andy Pascua

***Monetary Donation will be accepted to benefit the Radford High School Athletic Program
***Share your favorite pupu with everyone (don't need to bring a serving utensil)
***Dance Hawaii will provide all serving utensils; paper supplies; and drinks

November Schedule Update for The WASABI Band

AUWE! The November 7th WASABI gig at the Outrigger Waikiki has been postponed but NO HUHU and no need to put away the nice clothes and shoes back in the closet. If you were itching to go dancing on Sunday, all is not lost. Swing Dancers hosting a dance at the Palladium this Sunday from 6 to 9:30PM. I don't know wot kine music they play but no can be all SWING.

And if you are a loyal fan of the WASABI Band and want to follow where dey goin' play those 50's and 60's Oldies go ahead and read the following e-mail from the Leader of the Band, Doreen...........

Hi all!

Here is our November public gig schedule:

*** This Sunday's, Nov. 7th gig at the Outrigger Waikiki is cancelled...the promoter just emailed to say he has to postpone this event due to the S.O.S. LV's new show rehearsals extension. ***

Thu. 11/11 - St. Louis Alumni (7:00-10:00 pm)

Fri. 11/12 - Ige's "Flashback Fridays" (8:30-11:30 pm)

Sat. 11/20 - Pali Lanes (Bowling Alley) Lounge (8:00-11:00 pm) ***1st time there to test out the place. Room entrance is to the left of the bowling alley entrance at the top of the steps. Drinks are cheap (ie. $3 beers/$4 imports), pretty good food/menu at the Snack Bar inside the bowling alley. Room is older, "rustic" setting. Restrooms conveniently located right outside the entry. Cover charge: $5.00 / Free parking. If you know anybody who lives out that way, please send 'em our way!

Wed. 11/24 - Dole Cannery's "Bump On The Hump" (6:30-9:00 pm) ***SHHHHHHHH !!! We're celebrating Milton's birthday at this event, so I'll be passing out some party hats. I ordered a cake from Creations In Catering, and Herb & his gang will bring in
the cake complete with lit candles at the end of our first set. The plan is to have everybody don the party hats when we play the last song of the first set, then we'll have the cake brought in at the end of the song, and we will all sing "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" To MILTON !!! I ordered a full sheet cake so there should be enough for all to enjoy...Let's make sure to keep this a surprise!

Sat. 11/27 - Don Ho's Island Grill (8:00-11:00 pm)

As usual, you can email me with any seating requests/requirements you may have for any of our gigs...and PLEASE share our schedule with everyone you know (family, friends, coworkers, strangers, anybody & everybody). Thank you for your continued support of LIVE MUSIC !!!

Love from me & da boyz,
Doreen :)

Social Dancing This Weekend

Aloha Students of Dance,

Here's the schedule for social dancing this week end.

Friday at the Palladium: IBDI hosting a dance Usually starts at 6PM

Saturday at the Palladium: HBDA hosting a dance. Usually starts at 6PM.

If you are a beginner dance student I would encourage you to go to the social dance at Aliamanu Middle School hosted by Dance Hawaii.

Frank

SOCIAL DANCE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH - "COME DANCE WITH US"

Good time to practice your dance steps you have learned in previous dance classes and this quarter dance classes.

LOCATION: Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria
TIME: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MUSIC DJ: PAUL LEE

***MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED TO BENEFIT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
***BRING YOUR PUPU DISH TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE
***DANCE HAWAII WILL PROVIDE ALL PAPER GOODS; SERVING UTENSILS; DRINKS(COFFEE-ICE TEA-WATER)

Dinner & Dance with "WASABI" (Bringing back Live Music to Waikiki)

WOW! Live dance music coming back to Waikiki! And by the WASABI Band, a HOT item revival. I'm not gonna touch this one 'cause it's too HOT and more info than I can handle for now. So let's read what that grand lady, Doreen Nakamoto has to say about the whole spill........


Hi Everyone,

I know this is kinda last minute, but the promoter had a lot of details to work out since this will be the first event for "BRINGING BACK LIVE MUSIC TO WAIKIKI" to be held in the Outrigger Waikiki's S.O.S. Showroom. Please see the details below. It's going to be an early night since most of us work on Monday. You'll be able to WIN complimentary tickets to see S.O.S.'s new "Hot, Hot, Hot" Show, and there will be some other "surprise" gift give-aways. Everyone will go home with something 'cause there will be 2 for 1 coupons given out at the door, too.

This will be a very worthwhile event...the ticket prices include (2) drinks with tax & tip inclusive & a 4-hour FREE parking validation for the Outrigger East located one block mauka on the corner of Kaiulani & Kuhio. For those people who are unable to walk one block (it's actually a short block), there is valet parking at the Outrigger Waikiki. General Admission is $25, but if you want dinner, the ticket price is $40. A couple of VIP tables were already sold/reserved, so I think there might be another couple left. Please call the promoter, Rod, directly for tickets and seating. His number is: 542-0358, or you can email him: rod.livealoha@ymail.com

Hope we see some of you there to support LIVE MUSIC! It should be fun for us since we'll be playing in the very well-known S.O.S. Showroom!!!

Love from me & the boyz,
Doreen

P.S. PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW...WASABI THANKS YOU!!!

Event: Dinner & Dance with "WASABI"
Date: November 7, 2010 (Sunday)
Place: SOS Main Showroom
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach
Time: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm>
Doors open at 5:00 pm
Hawaiian Dinner Buffet at 5:30 pm
WASABI from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm>

Price:> DINNER & DANCE ---------- $ 40.00
(Includes Hawaiian Buffet;
Admission with Two Standard Drinks;
4 hour validation)
GENERAL DANCE ADMISSION ---------- $ 25.00
(Includes Admission Only with Two Standard
Drinks, 4 hour validation)

** Minimum VIP PREMIUM TABLE OF SIX Available
(Includes Hawaiian Buffet; Bottle of Wine;
Admission; Special VIP Center Seating;
Two Standard Cocktails; 4 hour validation)

** Minimum VIP RINGSIDE TABLE OF SIX Available
(Includes Hawaiian Buffet; Admission;
Special VIP Table along side dance floor;
Two Standard Cocktails; 4 hour validation)

Door Prizes: SOS Complimentary Show Tickets & other surprise gifts!!! Everyone will also receive 2 for 1 coupons to see the SOS "Hot, Hot, Hot" Show, so no one will go home empty-handed!>

** For VIP PREMIUM & RINGSIDE TABLES, Please call:
ROD at (808) 542-0358. > VIP Tables will be sold on availability.

For ticket information: Please call:
ROD (SOS Marketing) at 542-0358; email: rod.livealoha@ymail.com.

The first of events as we bring back "Live Music to Waikiki". Stay tune for other shows and events in November 2010. The month of December will be a "MELE KALIKIMAKA" Series, stay tune.

World Class Entertainment would like this to be the start of "Bringing Back Live Music to Waikiki".

The Hawaiian Food catered by LaVerne's in Waipahu, should be a great experience and addition to the event. The menu includes: Kalua Pig; Chicken Long Rice, Teri Chicken, lomi salmon, sweet potato, rice, poi and haupia.

"Live Aloha"
Rod

The Palladium November Schedule

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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"

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

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

Hawaii Gardenia Circle Christmas Dance

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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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.

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.

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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IBDI Halloween Dance & Costume Contest

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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