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

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

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.

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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Contra Dance @Kapiolani Community College

Contra Dance
Saturday, October 2nd
7:30-10:00 pm
Kapiolani Community College, Dance Hall (called "the chapel")

Directions to the Dance Hall at KCC are on our website: http://www.sls.hawaii.edu/contra/

Live music by "Whiskey Starship":
Abby Brown, flute
Kevin Craven, fiddle
Jeff Klein, mandolin, banjo, and guitar
Dennis Suyeoka, mandocello
John Kahle, guitar
Robert Bley-Vroman, keyboard
Caller- Robert Bley-Vroman

All dances at KCC are FREE! We depend on donations from dancers and friends.

NOTE TO NEWCOMERS: If you haven't danced before, get there early. The first part of the evening is especially good for getting a feel for what it's about. The caller will explain and teach all moves. Also, you can show up 10 minutes before the dance begins, and the caller will be happy to give you a brief explanation and demonstration. All dances are taught and new dancers are welcome at any time. No dance partner is required.

Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Celebrating 6th Anniversary

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WASABI "Dis-n-Dat" and October Schedule

Message From: Doreen Nakamoto
saracompany@hotmail.com

This coming Wednesday, September 29, 2010, WASABI will be at Dole Cannery's "Bump On The Hump". Come on down and join us at this GREAT new venue! Lots of convenient parking, big ballroom with large dance floor, lots of seating, and AIR CONDITIONED! Good pupu menu you can build a meal on, and great service! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with music to start at 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 30, is a special celebration for our friend, mentor, and WASABI CD producer, George Chun. George was diagnosed with prostate cancer a while ago and has been undergoing radiation treatments. We're celebrating his "graduation" from radiation treatments with a special performance by George at Don Ho's Island Grill with Al Waterson's Variety Show from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Come join us this evening and listen to George sing his renditions of Sinatra songs, and of course, see Al Waterson in action being one of Hawaii's greatest all-around singer, comedian, emcee & host. Hey, maybe even Milton may get up and do his "Dying Cock-A-Roach" thing! You'll never know unless you come and join us...call 528-0807 for reservations.

Here's our October public gig schedule:

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

Thu. 10/14 - St. Louis Alumni (7:00-10:00 p.m.)

Sat. 10/23 - Don Ho's Island Grill (8:00-11:00 p.m.)

Wed. 10/27 - Dole Cannery's "Bump On The Hump" (6:30-9:00 p.m.)

You all know you can email me with your seating requests at any of our venues...just make sure you email me at least a couple of days in advance of the gig date. And no forget to share this information with everybody you know, ok? We appreciate the "CoCoNut Wireless" out there to get lots of people to come out to enjoy the music and dancing! Thank you all for always supporting LIVE music!

Love from me & da boyz,
Doreen

Da WASABI Band

Aloha Dancers,
Doreen Nakamoto, da Leeda of da WASABI 50's and 60's Oldies Band has got so much humor and drive even tho' she was hospitalized and hooked up with IV this week. Dat's why I gotta share dis e-mail from her with you and give you the abunai warning about the germies....she says it bettah as you read on........

So sorry to send this reminder out so late, but I was out sick. Actually had to be admitted for a little while to get IV fluids and medication administered on Tuesday cause I was dehydrated and had a high fever (102). I'm back to work today and feeling much better, but please stay away from me for the next week, or so, just to make sure my germies don't jump on you, k, cause I'd gladly share! When I was first admitted, the nurses took precautions and put a mask on me, then the doctor ordered extensive blood work and nasal swabs to test for flu viruses, including swine, because I had rapid onset of fever & aches & pains. Thank God all the results were negative, but the doctor said I had a severe case of a viral syndrome. I still have a little sore throat, nasal congestion, and a slight fever that comes & goes; but nothing like earlier this week! I even missed out on spending my daughter's last day in Hawaii with her cause I was hung up getting IV! Boo Hoo Hoo! I was so sad that she had to leave me again .

Anyway, I hope you all can join us tomorrow night at Don Ho's Island Grill. We start at 8:00 pm and play until 11 pm, so put on your dancing shoes and come on down. Come early to have some dinner, then stay to work it off. Let me know if you want seats reserved. Call me at 753-7181.

Hope to see ya there!
Doreen & da boyz


Frank's note: If you can't make it to Don Ho's, Doreen and the Wasabi Band will be at the Dole Cannery Ballroom on Wednesday (9/29). Check it out with Doreen for starting time.

Funeral Services For Richard Nieto

The funeral services for Richard Nieto will be as follows:

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
Brothwick Mauka Chapel (Honolulu)
VIEWING: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SERVICE: 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
Holy Family Church
VIEWING: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
MASS: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a..
11:00 a.m. Burial at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe

For those who cannot attend Richard Nieto's funeral services, here is Cora Nieto's address:

2960 Ala Punene Place
Honolulu, HI. 96818

Cell: 808-636-7189

Thanks,
Maurice

Dance Hawaii 4th Quarter Schedule

MONDAY NIGHTS
DANCE HONOLULU @ WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Date of Classes: (No dance classes on the 1st Monday of each month due to the Plumbers Union Meeting)
OCTOBER: 11, 18, 25
NOVEMBER: 8, 15, 22, 29
DECEMBER: 13
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
6:00 p.m. Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. International Tango
8:00 p.m. International Samba
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL
Dates of Dance Classes:
October: 4, 11, 18, 25
November: 8, 15, 22 (No Class on Nov. 1st-Election Site setup)
Decemer 6
Instructors: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
7:00 p.m. International Tango
8:00 p.m. International Rumba
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

TUESDAY NIGHTS
DANCE ALIMANU @ ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dates of Dance Classes:
October: 5, 12, 19, 26
November: 9, 16, 23, 30
6:00 p.m. 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 @ KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
Dates of Dance Classes:
October: 5, 12, 19, 26
November: 9, 16, 23, 30
INSTRUCTORS: FRANK & LANI SIERRA
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step
8:00 p.m. American Social East Coast Swing
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE ST. LOUIS @ ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
Dates of Dance Classes:
October: 5, 12, 19,26
November: 9, 16, 23, 30
INSTRUCTORS: PATRICK WATARAI & LYNN MILLER
6:00 p.m. Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. American Social Rumba
8:00 p.m. American Social East Coast Swing
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

THURSDAY NIGHTS
DANCE ALIAMANU @ ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dates of Dance Classes:
October: 7, 14, 21, 28
November: 4, 18, (Nov. 11 & 25 are HOLIDAYS)
December: 2, 9
INSTRUCTORS: REGGIE GASCON & GAYLE KAWAHAKUI
6:00 p.m. Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. International JIVE
8:00 p.m. International QUICKSTEP
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
DATES OF DANCE CLASSES:
October 7, 21, 28 (no class on Oct. 14 due to church bazaar preparations)
November 4, 18 (Nov. 11 & 25 are holidays)
December 2, 9, 16
INSTRUCTORS: ERIK & NAOMI TAKAI
6:00 p.m. Line Dancing by Rose Manzano & Eddie Olegario
7:00 p.m. American Social East Coast Swing
8:00 p.m. American Social Rumba
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends

Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society 36th Inaugural Ball

Message From Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita

The following message was sent from Maurice Morita. We are sadden to hear of Richard Nieto's passing away today.

ON A SAD NOTE
As I announced in my email this afternoon around 12:15 p.m., we received a telephone call from CORA NIETO that her husband, RICHARD NIETO, passed away around 12:01 p.m. Thank you to Dance Hawaii members, friends, and family who stayed with Cora until 6:30 p.m. Services will be announced later.

CANCELLED: SOCIAL DANCE ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 25TH
There is a UH vs. Charleston Southern this Saturday, Sept. 25th at 5:30 p.m. to around 9 p.m. and Radford is used as a money maker which provides parking for the game. We experienced in the past years, we will be fighting to find a parking space.
On Furlough Friday, Sept.24th, there is a Radford football game, so there is NO FURLOUGH FRIDAY SOCIAL DANCE!

To make up for these two Social Dances cancellation, we will have 4 social dances in October as follows:
Saturday, Oct. 2nd: Social Dance at Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Music DJ: PAUL LEE)
Friday, Oct. 8th: FURLOUGH FRIDAY Social Dance at Radford High School Cafeteria from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Music DJ: ANDY PASCUA)
Saturday, Oct. 16th: Social Dance at Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Music DJ: PAUL LEE)
Friday, Oct. 29th: FURLOUGH FRIDAY Social Dance at Radford High School Cafeteria from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Music DJ: ANDY PASCUA)

Divino Ritmo Dance Studio

IBDI Halloween Dance & Costune Contest

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Learn To Dance Salsa, Swing, and Waltz at Maui

Aloha Dancers on the Valley Isle. Rita O'Conner at Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy continues Learn To Dance series with Hot Salsa, Swing, and Waltz scheduled for October to December. Surf over to her Website for more info.


Group Classes with Dance Professional Rita O’Connor, NDCA through Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy.

HALLOWEEN Costume Dance Party October 27th www.alohaballroom.com

Rita is also available for privates, semi-private lessons from social dancing through competition level; from wedding couples to performance level through Private Image Dance Studio www.privateimagedance.com.

Aloha & Happy Dancing!
Rita O'Connor, N.D.C.A.
Ballroom & Latin Dance Professional


Proudly Serving the Maui Community since 1997
Professional Member, Instructor & Competitor with the National Dance Council of America
Maui’s ONLY Dance Professional with Over 20 years of Ballroom & Latin Dance Teaching Experience from New York City to Maui
Email: ritaoc@hawaii.rr.com
Website: www.privateimagedance.com

Nifty 50's & 60's Oldies Bash 2010

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Dance Hawaii This Week

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Maurice T Morita

WEBSITE: dance-aliamanu.org
EMAIL: mauricetmorita@gmail.com
CELL: 808-225-0326

NEXT SOCIAL DANCES

Saturday, September 25th
Radford High School Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Music DJ: Andy Pascua

Saturday, October 2nd
Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

FURLOUGH FRIDAY, October 8th
Radford High School Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 16th
Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

FURLOUGH FRIDAY, October 29th
Radford High School Cafeteria
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

NIFTY 50'S BASH ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2010
LAST CALL to get the $55.00 price to attend the Nifty 50's Bash on Friday, October 1st at the Pacific Beach Hotel. I will be submitting the 24 people who gave me their payment before the Sept. 15th price of $55.00. After Sept. 15th, the price will go up to $65.00. If you want the price, please call me as soon as possible at 225-0326.

SPEICAL SESSION BY REGGIE GASCON, PROFESSIONAL INTERNATIONAL INSTRUCTOR
During the quarter break, Reggie Gascon will offer a class for those who want to improve on their dance techniques, following & styling for both men and women. Reggie will teach the flexibility techniques to improve the body's frame of motion. This is not a dance class to learn dance steps, but the important aspects in dancing such as I have listed above.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 16th
Location: Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

DANCE HAWAII FUNDRAISER: SETTING UP POLL SITES FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION, SATURDAY, SEPT. 18TH
If you are available to assist in setting up poll sites at Kaiser High School Cafeteria and Haahaione School Cafeteria and a classroom.
Friday, Sept. 17th: 7:00 p.m. - Need 5 to 10 people to set up the polling sites at the two school sites
Saturday, Sept. 18th: 5:00 a.m. - Need 5 to 10 people to open up polling sites
Saturday, Sept. 18th: 7:30 p.m. - Need 5 to 10 people to break down the polling sites at the two schools
If you can help, please contact Maurice Morita at 225-0326

WEEK OF MONDAY, SEPT. 13TH TO SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH

HERE ARE THE DANCE CLASSES STILL GOING ON IN THE 3RD QUARTER:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
Dance Honolulu at Washington Middle School Cafeteria
6:00 p.m. Line Dance by Roxanne Kaino
Instructors: Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui
7:00 p.m. International Rumba
8:00 p.m. International Waltz
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
Dance Class Left: MONDAY, SEPT. 20th

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
Dance Hawaii Kai at Koko Head School
Instructors: Frank & Lani Sierra
7:00 p.m. American Social Waltz
8:00 p.m. American Social Mambo
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
Dance Class Left: TUESDAY, SEPT. 21ST

4TH QUARTER WILL BEGIN THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER
Monday, October 4th: Dance Kaneohe; Dance Honolulu
Tuesday, October 5th: Dance St. Louis; Dance Hawaii Kai; Dance Aliamanu
Thursday, October 7th: Dance Aliamanu; Dance Waipahu
Go to our website at www.dance-aliamanu.org and go to Class Schedule for the 4h Quarter Dance Classes.

OTHER DANCE CLUBS UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday Dance Classes at Waiau Recreation Center is sponsored by the City & County of Honolulu Parks & Recreation (not the Friends of Ala Wai as previously announced last week). Classes begin at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 18th, the IBDI will be having a dance at the Ala Wai Palladium from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There is a entrance fee.

Tap Dancing As An Alternative

Here's another fun, fun dance if you care to venture into the world of Tap Dancing. It has more leg muscle drive than your Quickstep but the Senior generation are taking to it like they do on Line Dancing. Now if you got the energy and time and want to give this genre a leg up (pardon the pun), go see my Tap Dancing friend and teacher Ron Reddick at the Waikiki Community Center for a spin on the Basics. See poster for more info. Just left click on the poster to zoom in.

New Dance Hawaii Social Dance Site in October

The following is an excerpt from Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita..........


NEXT SOCIAL DANCE
Saturday, Sept. 25th
Radford High School
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Music DJ: Andy Pascua

Due to the Primary Election Day on Saturday, September 18th, Dance Hawaii Social Dances will be on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays beginning in October at Aliamanu Middle School. The change of site is due to the UH Football Games that Radford High rents out their parking spaces.
The Social Dance at Aliamanu Middle School will be on October 2nd (Saturday) and October 16th(Saturday).
If Radford High School is free on Furlough Fridays, we will provide a Furlough Friday Social Dance whenever possible.


NIFTY 50'S-60'S DEADLINE
If you want to attend the Nifty-50's-60's dance at the Pacific Beach Hotel on Friday, October 1st, 5:30 p.m. to 12 midnight, please give Maurice a check for $55.00 made payable to Nifty-50's-60's prior next Wednesday, Sept. 15th. After Sept. 15th, the cost goes up to $65.00. All Dance Hawaii members, family, friends, etc. are welcome to join us!
If your dance class is done, please send your check to Maurice Morita at 1142 Ala Aloalo Street, Honolulu, HI. 96818.

OTHER DANCE CLUBS UPCOMING EVENTS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
Dance at the Ala Wai Palladium
Sponsored by the Aloha Dance & Ilima (each club has 1/2 of the Ala Wai Palladium)
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
***There is a fee to enter

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH
Dance at the Ala Wai Palladium
Sponsored by the Pan Pacific
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
***There is a fee to enter

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
Dance at the Ala Wai Palladium (B2) -1/2 of Ala Wai Palladium
Sponsored by Star Dancers
6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
***There is a fee to enter

Dance at Waiau Recreation Center
Sponsored by Friends of Ala Wai - Michael Yap
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
***Donation Welcomed

USA DANCE MOCK DANCE COMPETITION
Saturday, September 25th
Ala Wai Palladium
6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Contact Lynn Nakamura for tickets at 372-2256

HAWAII STAR BALL
Runs from Tuesday, September 28th to Friday, October 1st at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel
Prices varies according to what night you attend. Call 955-3134 or go to their website at www.hawaiistarball.com

STAR DANCERS ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVANZA
Saturday, October 23rd
Ala Wai Palladium
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Contact Henrietta Muramoto for tickets at 247-4414

PAN PACIFIC BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY INAUGURAL BALL
Friday, October 29th
Pacific Beach Hotel
6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
$55.00 per person (make check to Pan Pacific)
Contact Maurice Morita for tickets at 225-0326

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
Contact Lynn Nakamura for tickets at 372-2256

Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance

Aloha Dancers,
Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society is hosting a dance at the Palladium on Saturday (9/11) for a good cause. Check out the e-mail that I just received from Ed and Matilda Felix for more info........

Hi Frank, just also an FYI to all our fellow dancers, Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance will have our monthly dance at the Palladium on September 11. In honor of the sacrifices that our military people had done to our Nation, we would like to invite our ACTIVE military personnel to come to our dance and with valid id, they can come in for FREE. Please pass the word. Thank you! And special THANK YOU for letting everyone know especially our fellow dancers on what is going on. We really appreciate your efforts.

Thank you and keep on dancing.

Thanks and Aloha,
Ed & Matilda

Contra Dance @KCC Chapel

Contra Dance
Saturday Evening
September 4th 7:30-10:00 pm
Kapiolani Community College, Dance Hall (called "the chapel")

Directions to the Dance Hall at KCC are on our website: http://www.sls.hawaii.edu/contra/

Live music by "Whiskey Starship":
Abby Brown, flute
Kevin Craven, fiddle
Jeff Klein, mandolin, banjo, and guitar
Dennis Suyeoka, mandocello
John Kahle, guitar
Robert Bley-Vroman, keyboard
Caller- Robert Bley-Vroman

All dances at KCC are FREE! We depend on donations from dancers and friends.
NOTE TO NEWCOMERS: If you haven't danced before, get there early. The first part of the evening is especially good for getting a feel for what it's about. The caller will explain and teach all moves. Also, you can show up 10minutes before the dance begins, and the caller will be happy to give you a brief explanation and demonstration. All dances are taught and new dancers are welcome at any time.

Furlough Friday Dance @Radford High School

Just as a reminder to my students and all dancers no matter whose or what dance organization you belong to. There's a Furlough Friday Dance hosted by Dance Hawaii at Radford High School cafeteria this weekend (9/3) 7-10PM. Come on down and experience the joy of Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Line Dancing to the big sound dance music of DeeJay Mike Chinen.

***Donations will be accepted to benefit the Radford High School Athletic Program

***Pupu Dishes welcomed to share with everyone