Hawaii Gardenia Circle Anniversary Dance 2013

Boy! There's been a slew of Anniversary Balls this month and each one has brought showcases of exhibition dancing entertainment a notch higher. This coming Saturday Hawaii Gardenia Circle is hosting their Anniversary Dance at the Palladium. Gayle sent me a gentle reminder. See the attached poster for what's gonna happen. (left click to zoom in).

Hi Frank,

Just a reminder, don't forget Saturday night Hawaii Gardenia Circle is having their Anniversary Dance at the palladium.

Hope to see you there!!
Aloha,

Gayle

Da Gals of Can Can Dancing -Part 1

I was digging into my photo archives yesterday and surprisingly came across this photo of Eugene Ichinose's Can Can Girls. (Eugene was the Founder and Dance Director of HBDA, and the choreographer of the Can Can routine). Okay that was many many moons ago but those gals are still in today's dance scene. Some of them are seen at the Palladium and they are still in grade A shape. So it must be true about the wise saying "Dancing Is Good For You. It'll Keep You Healthy and Young!" Now I don't know where I first heard that phrase or even read it. All I know about it is that my main gal keep telling me that. Anyway, I saw a couple of those Can Can gals at the Palladium last night when Lani and I were there to teach the American Cha Cha....the gal in the foreground, and Joella (the music player in my Cha Cha dance class) on the far left next to my main gal Lani. The scene in this photo was at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Ballroom where nearly all of HBDA big events were held before the Palladium was built. These gals did really good that night and the countless hours of practice really paid off. Practice sessions were held at the old Ala Wai Clubhouse on the corner of Kapiolani Blvd. and McCully Street. It wasn't the best place for dancing feet but it was maybe the only public place to hold dances outside of the hotels. Gotta appreciate the dance floor at the Palladium 'cause the old Ala Wai Clubhouse floor was all cement and some areas were uneven. It didn't have airconditioning and the only relief during those muggy nights was the light breeze from Manoa. Auwe! Mr. Ichinose was strict during those practice hours and some members in the dance club thought he was hard core. But I saw the other side of him during all those days of practice while I was taping a training video of the gals. I found him to be a gentle person and easy to talk to. There were more gals in the Can Can routine than are pictured in the photo and they all performed in the tradition of true Can Can showmanship....the tumbling, the high kicks, the chorus line, the crisscrossing, the tush tease,  etc....they were all there and performed with expertise. That was the WOW factor that brought favorable applause, whistles, excitement, and entertainment to the HBDA showcases of yesteryears.  Okay, dat's all the musing for now. But keep on dancing. Dancing Is Good For You. It'll Keep You Healthy and Young!
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More Info On Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Anniversary Ball

Aloha Frank,

Yes, there will be exhibition dances by the Hanapepe and Lihue chapters of KDBC, and hopefully by some 808 dancers. For ticket information, feel free to my email address:

achavez001@hawaii.rr.com

 Thanks again for posting on your Weblog.

Mahalo,

Tomas

Kauai Ballroom Dance Club 9th Anniversary Ball

Aloha Frank and Lani,

Attached is the flyer for the KDBC 9th Anniversary Ball in Kauai. Mahalo for posting it on your blog.

Tomas

KDBC Anniversary Ball Chairman

Lani and I met Ken and Ellen Kitabayashi of the Kauai Ballroom Dance Club when we first attended IBDI's Dance at Las Vegas a little over 3 years ago. The are genuine friendly people. We met them again a few months later when Lani and I attended the Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Anniversary. Long story short, Ken and Ellen came to last week's Dance Magic 808 2nd Anniversary Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel. We talked a little about their upcoming 9th Anniversary Ball that's on tap in October.  As with all anniversary balls, there's general dancing and a good number of dance exhibitions. Kauai Ballroom Dance Club holds their anniversary ball at the Marriott so you can expect a good dance floor and good eats. Anyway, if the call to go to the Garden Isle is on your agenda come October and you're looking for a place to have an evening of fun dancing, I've attached the Kauai Ballroom Dance Club 9th Anniversary Ball poster courtesy of Thomas.

 

Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013-SOLD OUT!

Aloha Frank! (Left click to zoom in) I hope everything finds you well! Frank, if you don't mind posting in your Blog the above Regrets Letter Announcing that as of July 15th, 2013, Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013 is officially and completely soldout, for the 5th consecutive year! We've reached a new milestone in both attendance and the earliest complete sellout in our history, this our 7th Annual Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop! I have also, once again, reattached our great poster for this years event for reference There is much, much Anxiety, Anticipation and Excitement in the air for this years event from hundreds of guest who made it a point to not forget to Pre-Register. But if you haven't Pre-Registered yet, its now too late! We are taking names and contact information, though, for our waiting list.  Mahalo! Wendell Kwan Chairman 239-5360

Hawaii Dancesport, Inc.

Aloha Frank:

Appreciate your posting this for Yanna. Big Mahalo.



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Thank you!

National Dance Day @ the CUPOLA

Hi Frank:

Another Cupola dance coming up.Appreciate your usual kokua to post this:
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Kick Up Your Heels on National Dance Day @ the CUPOLA

Join Divino Ritmo and their gang on Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 at the CUPOLA, for a night of dancing in the true spirit of National Dance Day - an effort to motivate us to get involved with our living healthier lives by way of body movement that's fun to do, like DANCING!

By Congressional resolution, National Dance Day was officially designated to be on the last Saturday of every July in the U.S. to promote dance education and physical fitness.

Divino Ritmo wants to involve you in this National effort at its CUPOLA social dance this Tuesday, July 30th from 6:30-9:30p, located on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center at 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

Admission if FREE and our dance is OPEN to the PUBLIC.
Food and drinks are available for purchase. Discounted pupus may be ordered by 7pm.

Get your dancing feet ready for Divino Ritmo's celebration of National Dance Day! Besides, how can you resist the upbeat music of DJay Lucas and those cool dance routines on the CUPOLA floor?

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

SWING to the Sounds of the Harry James Orchestra - A Benefit Fundraiser for the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium

On August 11th, under the direction of band leader Fred Radke, the Harry James Orchestra will be playing at the Waikiki Elk's Club at a Benefit Fundraiser for the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium.


For $35 (or $30 if you are an Elks' member), you will have the rare opportunity not only to contribute toward the benefit of a historical monument dedicated to the memory of Hawaii's sons & daughters who served in World War I, but an opportunity to dance the night away to the sounds of a legendary Big Band with whom Frank Sinatra made his vocal debut in 1939.

For ticket purchase and more information, please visit the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium website at: www.natatorium.org

Upcoming Dance Events from Lynn Nakamura

Hi Everyone,

Don't forget that Dance Magic 808 has the entire palladium this Friday, July 19, and admission is free for all 2013 Dance Magic 808 members.  If you are not a member, you can still join.  Cost $10 and it entitles you to attend the July 19 & Aug. 10 dances at the palladium free of charge and for other dances at the palladium, you would be offered the lower admission price.

Mark your calendar:

Friday, July 19, 2013 - full palladium - 6pm - 9:30pm Free admission to 2013 Dance Magic 808 members

Lot of general dancing.  Come and Learn the Wild Wild West Line Dance and Wobble Line Dance.

Be sure to read below on all the upcoming dance events.  Please come out and support these clubs.  It's a great way to practice your steps  and to socialize.

Mahalo for your continued support.

Richard & Lynn Nakamura
cell 808-372-2256 (Lynn)
www.dancemagic808.com

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Dance Magic 808 has a few tickets left for Saturday, July 27, for USA Dance's Mock Competition at the Palladium (full ballroom).  Tickets are $10 (presale includes a delicious bento & at the door no bento). Dancing from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.  You don't want to miss this dance event.  It's so exciting watching everyone in the mock competitions.  Their outfits are so nice to look at besides their awesome dance moves. We'll be participating and hope that you can join us at this dance event.  Contact me, Lynn at 372-226 for tickets or Roy Hamasaki, our new ticket chairperson.

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You won't want to miss out on this date, Friday, August 9, 2013.  Ticket Sales are going very well and we might have to stop the sale of tickets very soon so get your tickets asap.  You don't want to miss this event. This is going to be a fantastic evening and you'll want to be a part of it.  It's Dance Magic 808's 2nd Anniversary Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 6pm - 11:30pm.  There will be a delicious buffet dinner, a fun Royal Couple Dress Competition ($130 cash prize to a couple who are Dance Magic 808 members and $50 to a couple, non-members), great entertainment like Melveen Leed,  some awesome exhibitions, some line dancing, and lots of time for general ballroom dancing. Cost $65 and tickets can be purchased from Larry Arinaga (cell 347-3093), Ticket Chairperson for Dance Magic 808 's 2nd Anniversary Ball, or any of our officers, instructors, performers and staff.  Check our website www.dancemagic808 for more information. See attached flyer.
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Saturday, August 10, 2013 - Dance Magic 808's August Dance at the Palladium (full ballroom) - Free for members and free to all who attends Dance Magic 808's 2nd Anniversary Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel on August 9.  We are planning to have a small pupu plate prior to the dance to thank all the people that attended the Anniversary Ball on August 9.   Sorry, the pupu plate is only for those that attended and cannot be transferred to someone else.  We will have light refreshments later for everyone. Doors will open at 6:00 pm.
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Saturday, August 17, 2013 - IBDI's 52nd Anniversary Ball at the Palladium

Time: 6pm - 9:45pm /Cost: $10 presale with bento ($10 at door no bento) - Great exhibitions, music and dancing. Dance Magic 808 has a few more tickets left.

Please see me (Lynn cell 372-2256) for tickets or  Roy Hamasaki, Dance Magic 808's new ticket chairperson.

 

Saturday, August 24,2013 - Hawaii Gardenia Circle's Grand Ball at the palladium

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm /Cost $8 in advance/$10 at the door - light refreshments

Lots of dancing, performance by a professional couple and their Grand Ball.

Come out and support the dancers.  Dance Magic 808 has some tickets.  Please see me Lynn Nakamura (cell 372-2256) or our new ticket chairperson, Roy Hamasaki.

 

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Please mark your calendar for this future date, Saturday, October 5, 2013.  Kauai Ballroom Dance Club is having their Anniversary Ball at the Kauai Marriott.  Cost $55 from 5:30pm to 11:00 pm.  Tickets purchased by August 23, 2013 will be eligible for a drawing for a free room at the Marriott. The free room will be good for the night of the Ball only. We have not missed any of their anniversary balls.  It's a lot of fun and we hope that you'll be able to join us this year.  Please contact me (Lynn) if you have any questions and for tickets.

We hope to see you all at one or all of the dance events.  Thank you for supporting the dance organizations.

Lynn A. Nakamura

President

Dance Magic 808

cell 808-372-2256

www.dancemagic808.com

Divino Ritmo Dance Workshops with Michael Chapman CANCELLED

Hi Frank: So sorry we have to cancel this weekend's workshops due to unforeseen circumstances.  Appreciate if your help in getting the word out on the cancellation. Mahalo.:

 

" Michael Chapman's workshops scheduled for July 13th & 14th at 404 Ward Avenue are CANCELLED. Mr. Chapman has cancelled his trip to Hawaii due to a sudden family emergency. Divino Ritmo Dance regrets any inconvenience caused."

Dance Magic 808 2nd Anniversary Ball @Pacific Beach Grand Ballroom

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Hi Everyone,
Dance Magic 808's 2nd Anniversary Ball on Friday, August 9, 2013, at the Pacific Beach Hotel is fast approaching and we are all getting excited about this fun and Royal Ball. Ticket sales are going very well and we may need to stop selling tickets soon so if you are thinking about attending, plan on getting your tickets now. You don't want to be disappointed and miss out on this fabulous and entertaining "Ball".

There will be a delicious buffet dinner, great entertainment (including Melveen Leed) and entertaining exhibitions, that all dancers and non-dancers will enjoy. You don't need to be a dancer to enjoy this "Ball". There will be a lot of general dancing for those that dance and for those that don't dance, you'll have fun socializing and will enjoy the festive atmosphere.

If you're interested in entering the Royal Couple Costume Competition, please let me (Lynn) know asap and no later than Friday, July 19. See attachment for prize.

Everyone is invited to dress up like Royalty but it's not mandatory. It's your chance to be king or queen for an evening and wear your tuxedos, beautiful gowns, crowns, and tiaras.

Plan also on attending Dance Magic 808's Thank You Dance at the Palladium on Saturday, August 10, 2013. We have the entire ballroom. We will have a mini Hawaiian plate (rice, kalua pig, chicken long rice, potato/mac salad and lomi salmon) as at thank you to those that attend the Anniversary Ball on August 9.

If you attend the Anniversary Ball or are a member of Dance Magic 808, you will be able to attend the dance on August 10, free of charge but the mini Hawaiian plate will only be given to the people that attend the anniversary ball on August 9.

Come and join us for 2 fabulous and entertaining evenings.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Richard & Lynn Nakamura
Co-Founders of Dance Magic 808
cell 808-372-2256 (Lynn)
www.dancemagic808.com

Dance Magic 808 Memo from Lynn

Hi Everyone,

Dance Magic 808's 2nd Anniversary Ball on Friday, August 9, 2013, at the Pacific Beach Hotel is coming up fast.

If you plan on attending, you should try to get your tickets asap as we plan to stop selling tickets around July 20.  If you don't want to miss out on this fabulous fun and exciting evening, get your tickets now.

Also, if you are planning to stay at the hotel and haven't made reservations yet, call asap.  If there are any rooms left on the block it will be return to the hotel's inventory on July 8, 2013.  If the block is sold out and there are still rooms available at our group rate, you must book it by July 8 to receive the group rate.

Thanks to Connie Laderta, we will have a mini Hawaiian plate at our dance at the palladium on Aug 10 for the people that attend our anniversary ball on Aug. 9 at the Pacific Beach Hotel. It's our small way of saying "Thank You" to all the people for their support.  Tickets will be given out at the palladium for the mini Hawaiian plate.  We will have the name list of all the people that attended the anniversary ball.  Sorry, but this is only for the people that attended the ball, no substitutes.

Come and join us for 2 beautiful and fun evenings.

Mahalo for your continued support.
Richard & Lynn Nakamura
Co-Founders of Dance Magic 808
cell 372-2256 (Lynn)
www.dancemagic808.com

IBDI 4th Term Registration, and West Coast Swing Workshop with Debbie Borges Barboza

Aloha IBDI Members,

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Debbie Borges Barboza, long time local professional and owner of the Dream To Dance Studio, will conduct a one hour West Coast Swing Workshop on Monday, July 22, 2013, in the Ala Wai Palladium Diamond Head Ballroom. Emphasis will be on syncopation timing, styling, whip variations, and groupings for dancing. Workshop registration will start at 7:00 pm. Cost is $5.00 at the door for members and $8.00 for non-members.

Also on the July 22, registration for 4^th term classes will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Ewa Ballroom.

During registration and for those not attending the workshop, there will be FREE dancing in the Ewa Ballroom from 6:00 until 8:30 or 9:00 pm.

See you there,

Chris Jay

Acting Dance Director

Divino Ritmo Dance Workshop with Michael Chapman

Hi Frank!

Appreciate your kokua to post the following: (thank you so much):
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Workshops by Michael Chapman

Divino Ritmo Dance is proud to bring to Hawaii, two workshops by MICHAEL CHAPMAN on July 13th & 14th. Reserve your space now!

When: Sat, July 13, 2013 4:30-5:30pm
Where: 404 Ward, 2nd Floor
What/Topic: International Rumba
Cost: $25 per person

When: Sun, July 14, 2013 4:30-5:30pm
Where: 404 Ward, 2nd Floor
What/Topic: "What a Judge Sees and Looks for In Competition"
Cost: $25 per person

(Check payments should be made payable to "Divino Ritmo Dance.")

Michael Chapman is an International adjudicator, award-winning choreographer and former World Professional Exhibition Champion.
In 2004, Michael began working with formation teams in China, bringing them to the British Championships; he also coached the BYU formation team who placed first at Blackpool this year.

Michael has organized one of the premier ballroom events in North America, the Millennium Dancesport Championships, since 1997, and is co-organizer of the Hollywood Danceport in L.A., as well as of the Venice Dance Festival which is the largest pro/am competition in Europe, and the Florida Superstars Dancesport Championships, which gives out the largest pro/am and professional cash purses in America.

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

"Backwards Night" Dance Party @ the CUPOLA

Hi Frank. Again appreciate your help in posting and getting the word out for us! (From Marie Laderta)    Here it is:
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"Backwards Night" Dance Party @ the CUPOLA

Divino Ritmo brings you "Backwards Night" at the CUPOLA, this Tuesday, June 25th, 6:30p-9:30p, 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center (1250 Kapiolani).

Backwards Night is our social dance night to celebrate all things opposite or backwards! There is nothing more fun sometimes than doing everything backwards and to see how far and creative you can get turning things around.

CASH PRIZES for top 2 "MOST BACKWARD" presentations! Show us how creative you can get! Wear your clothes backwards? Dance backwards when it should be forward? Come act, dress, dance, and be as backwards as you want!!

As always, admission is FREE and our dance is open to the PUBLIC. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Discounted pupus may be ordered by 7pm.

Come for a night when the usual becomes unusual & groove to the innovative tunes of DJay Lucas!

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

Divino Ritmo Party on July 5th Celebrates Independence Day

Divino Ritmo Dance INVITES you to Celebrate Independence Day at its July 5th Party!

A Dance to Celebrate Freedom, in our Country on the Floor! It's gonna be a "Fireworks" of a party!!!

Come dance with us and spark up some "fireworks" on the floor to the great sounds of DJay Lucas! DRD Ensemble & Keiki Team's dance exhibitions will complete a fun-filled and explosive evening!

WHEN: Friday, July 5th, 2013
WHERE: Sugino Dance Studio
404 Ward Avenue, 2nd Floor
Honolulu
Time: 6:30-10:00pm

Cost: $20 General Seating/$25 Reserved Seating
OR Reserve one table of 5 for $115 at our Preferred Reserved sections

We promise you a night of social dancing with great ambience and great friends!

COME Celebrate the 4th of July with us in a one-of-a-kind way at another one of Divino Ritmo's dance parties.

For more information please contact:
Lucas Jaime: (917) 568-3173; divinoritmo@aol.com
Yanna Samkova: (732) 499-0407; yannajs@gmail.com

Courtesy Reminder from Wendell of Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013

Just emailing this Important "Courtesy Reminder"! If you have not mailed in your Paid Registration form for our upcoming 7th annual Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013, please do so as Paid Registration is going quickly! You still have time and this email is just a reminder. If you have already registered, THANKYOU! For those of you who have Paid & Registered you still have time to "add" to your table if it isn't filled, or to fill or partially fill another table. You can help our volunteers continue to network the below networking broadcast email and to forward the attachments above. Please remember that Paid Registration is "First Come, First Served!" Our event will, again, completely sellout and for the 5th consecutive year! But, currently, you still have time so please fillout completely and mail in your registration form. If you are waiting for a few more guest, and you have the majority penciled in, don't wait, mail in right away! Then you can spend some time tracking down the slow movers, note down and mail in the balance for your table, or two, or three, or more! We suggest that you do not allow one or two individuals hold up your mailing in your paid registration. SAVE this email, "cut & paste", then SAVE the four (4) attachments above to all your Contacts, Friends, Relatives and Classmates. Encourage them to also SAVE everything and Network to ALL their contacts. Here is a Reminder about the particulars: What: 7th annual Nifty 50s/60s70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013 When: Friday Nite, October 18th, 2013 Where: Pacific Beach Hotel's Grand Ballroom Time: 5:00pm to 12:00midnite Cost: $75 per person including our Full Island Dinner Buffet prepared by the wonderful Chef's at the Pacific Beach Hotel Parking will be validated. We are also continuing our support for the Hawaii Food Bank! Please bring a non-perishable food item with you and drop off when you check in at reception on Oct. 18th dated clearly on this form. We register all guest, we do not issue or distribute tickets. Banquet Tables seat up to 10 per table, and many groups reserved more than one table! Deadline for Paid Registration is July 15th, 2013. Don't miss out as this is the Grandest Classic Golden Oldies, Rock 'n Roll, Crusin Classics event in our town, or anywhere for that matter! This will surely bring back memories form over 55 years ago and will also create new Teenage memories for us all! Please contact me if you should have any questions and I will be extremely happy to assist you! Mahalo! Wendell Kwan Chairman 239-5360

Only With Pepe's Help

Seems like it was eons ago that the mini dance mag "Dancing In The Dark" produced and published by Pepe was widely read in our dancing community. It was enjoyable just to pick it up at my convenience and read about the going on's in the dance world. Well time has changed rapidly and now the social media is by electronic means.....iPods, computers, Kindle Fire, Nook, etc. One thing fo' sure is that Lani and I got started on our Weblogs: "The Dance Connection" and "That's Dancing" with Pepe's guidance.
Mucho Gracias, mi Amigo!   

Dance Magic 808 2nd Anniversery Ball

"Time Flys" as the saying go. And time has sure gone by quickly since Dance Magic 808 successful 1st Anniversary Ball last year. Dance Magic 808 went Big Time for that event with the Showcase of exhibition dancers from their own instructional staff, the dance team of "Dance Now" from Los Angeles, CA, a dance couple from the University of Nevada Las Vegas Dance Team, and the formation dancers from Kauai Ballroom Dance Club. Topping it was the TV  video coverage by Olelo Television on Oceanic Channel 52.  Lani and I were in that showcase dancing the Club Merengue. It wasn't easy getting started in gear for us at that time since we were out of the exhibition circuit since '92. But the challenge was there and we enjoyed being in that showcase. So what's in store for this 2nd Anniversary Ball? Well it's anybody's guess but the surest thing to find out is to be there at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom on August 9. See more info in the attached poster. If hard to read, just left click on it to zoom in.

Hawaii Gardenia Circle Dance

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Boy! It's been many moons since Lani and I danced to the tunes of a live band. Goes to show that we haven't been hitting the night club circuit in many moons, too. Well, come June 7 at the Palladium, Hawaii Gardenia Circle is bringing in the Pat "King" Koh Live Band for your dancing pleasure. "Should be fun!" sez Gayle Kawahakui   who sent the attached poster and the following e-mail...........

Hi Frank,
Thank you very much for the article you wrote about Gardenia's dance, that was very nice of you and very special.

I have a favor to ask .... could you please put the attached flier about upcoming Gardenia's dance on your blog.

On June 7, 2013 Friday night we have invited a live band to play for us at the palladium...Cost of $6.00 for everyone (members and non-members) time is from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm and yes we are also serving refreshments ....

Thank you!!
Aloha, Gayle

ps....hope you and Lani will be able to attend, should be fun!!

Summerfest @the Cupola



Sizzle the night away on Cupola's hot Summer floor! Past and present, moving and grooving to the dance tunes of DJ Lucas! Guaranteed to sizzle your fizzle!

Divino Ritmo's summer dance social this Tuesday, May 28th, 6:30p-9:30p @ the CUPOLA,

2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center (1250 Kapiolani, Corner of Piikoi & Kapiolani).

Admission is FREE & open to the PUBLIC. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Come early for discounted pupus ordered by 7p.

 

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

IBDI Opens 3rd Term Dance Classes

IBDI opened their 3rd Term dance classes this past Monday at the Palladium. Lani and I got to the Palladium a little before 7 PM...a bit early for our Mambo class but gave us time to checkout Jimmy and Mae Matsumoto's International Samba II, and Ernie and Karen Choy's International Tango I. Both classes were in full swing with a good number of students. Our Mambo class started at 7:20 at the Ewa Ballroom and we were assisted by Kathy Uehara and Beverly Mau with music player Harold Kaneshiro. Lani and I weren't sure how the Mambo will appeal to the students since its close cousin the Salsa has been riding the waves for a long time. Much to our surprise, the Mambo drew a good number of students. In the Diamond Head Ballroom were Richard and Lynn Nakamura's Quickstep I and II. They had a good number of students also. After our Mambo class, Carolyn Noah's West Coast Swing took over the Ewa Ballroom, and Jim Prado's American Tango II occupied the Diamond Head Ballroom. Their classes drew a lot of students also. Next Monday is a holiday....so no dance classes till June 3rd. Prez Chris Jay sez... registration for dance classes is still open.

Friday, May 24, 2013 is Dance Magic 808′s palladium dance. We have the full ballroom and it’s free for members. Non-members would be charged $5.00. Our dances are a lot of fun. You’ll be able to practice the dances that you are learning and be able to just social dance. Dance is from 6pm – 9:30pm.

IBDI 3rd Term Dance Classes

Aloha Students of Dance,
 IBDI 3rd Term Dance Classes starts on Monday May 20 at the Palladium. Registration for the classes starts on Monday May 13 at 6PM.
On the schedule are:

International Samba II with Jimmy & Mae Matsumoto
International Tango I with Ernie & Karen Choy
Mambo with Frank & Lani Sierra
Quickstep I-II with Richard & Lynn Nakamura
West Coast Swing with Carolyn Noah
American Tango II with Jim Prado

 

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Please save May 13th for a special workshop on Dance Movement by Ellen Ostler.  

 

Shake, Rattle & Roll @Da Sock Hop 2013

Okay guys and gals and all you "senior teenagers".....Here's the Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013 poster to brighten your eyes...sent to me by Chairman Wendell Kwan. A reminder! Register early cuz it's First Come, First Served. Goin' be ja'like last year's Bash....Sold Out way before the deadline to register. So go to my previous blog and download the forms and mail them in real pronto. Registrations are accepted until Sold Out!  

 

Aloha Frank,

 

Our new Posters are going up around town as we speak, and I wanted to get a jpg file copy over to you first. Your gracious help via your Blog has helped us spread the word which at this point is vitally important. 

Much appreciated!

Wendell Kwan

Chairman

239-5360

Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013

 Last year's BASH was a SMASH HIT and I feel that Wendell Kam and Company has got some HOT-To-TROT program all geared up for this year. If you like to Shake, Rattle, and Roll into the 50s/60s/and 70s then get an eye-full on the following announcement from Wendell........... We are Proud to Announce! Shake, Rattle & Roll, by extremely popular demand, our dedicated volunteers are very Happy to Announce that "Nifty 50s/60s/70s Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013" benefitting The Hawaii Food Bank will be back for our 7th annual event! When: October 18th, 2013, Friday Nite Where: Pacific Beach Hotel's Grand Ballroom Time: 5:00PM - 12 Midnite Cost: $75 per person including Full Dinner Buffet Attached are three (3) important Forms/Documents: (Right click, Save and Print)   Event Sheet - Information Sell Sheet explaining all about our very popular event. Official Registration Form - This "Registration Form" must be filled out completely and accompanied by full payment, mailed in to Address provided. Pacific Beach Hotel - Special Hotel Room Rate Packages Please SAVE the  three (3) attachments, PRINTOUT what you need, but MORE importantly SAVE and FORWARD on these THREE (3) Forms to your Friends, Classmates and Important Contacts via your Email Networking! If you lose or erase inadvertently please contact Wendell Kwan-Chairman and I will resend to you. Full Paid Registration is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Deadline for Paid Registration is July 15th, 2013. If you Pay for and Reserve Multiple Tables, your tables WILL be grouped TOGETHER! Remember once complete SELLOUT is achieved, no additional Paid Registrations will be accepted. You do have time, but please do NOT procrastinate as ours is a VERY popular event! Again, our ever popular event WILL be completely soldout, so please pay, register and mail in your Official Registration Forms at your earliest convenience. Again, you still have time, but please don't procrastinate! If you need special assistance or help, please don't hesitate to Contact: Wendell Kwan-Chairman 239-5360 or email: wkwan2@hawaiiantel.net If you Printout and Handout copies of the three (3) Forms please make sure that you handout ALL THREE Forms together! If you Network Email, please make sure that you attach and EMAIL ALL THREE Forms together and same time! Please join us in RECREATING those AUTHENTIC Teenage Memories from over 60 years ago! Mahalo! Wendell Kwan Chairman 239-5360

Paving The Way for Dance Magic 808 Anniversary Ball 2013

Hi Everyone,

This year's anniversary ball will be just as fun and exciting as last year and it may even be better than last year's. Last year, our 1st Anniversary Ball was the "Ball" of the year and this year, we expect that it'll be the same.

We are having a Royal Couple (International Dress) Competition (open only to Dance Magic 808 members) and the prize is the 2 dinner ticket cost for the evening.

There will be a delicious buffet dinner, exciting exhibitions, Royal Couple Dress Competition, lots of general dancing, and lots of time to make new friends and chat with old friends.

We just started distributing our anniversary ball tickets on March 30, 2013. If you and your friends would like to attend our anniversary ball you can purchase tickets from your dance club or from Dance Magic 808's Officers, Board Members, and/or Instructors. Check our website www.dancemagic808 for information.
Tickets were given to President Glenn Okazaki & his wife, Tracy of USA Dance Club, President Rudy Luat of Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Club, President Deanie Bates of Aiea Ballroom Dance Club, President Keoki Galas of Friends of Ala Wai, Board Member, Gayle Kawahakui of Hawaii Gardenia Circle, President Chris Jay of IBDI and President Diane Wong of Ilima Dance Club. Please see your club for tickets.

Payment should be made payable to Dance Magic 808. If you are purchasing the tickets from your club, be sure to give them the names and payment and they will forward it to us.

Larry Arinaga is Dance Magic 808's Ticket Chairperson for this ball. You can see him for tickets. Payment can also be mailed to Dance Magic 808, 1676 Ala Moana Blvd., #1101, Honolulu, HI 96815. Tickets can also be purchased in class.

Names and payments should be submitted no later than Friday, July 12, 2013. There is a possibility that seats might be limited so don't delay and plan on attending this enchanting, fun filled evening, where everyone will feel like royalty.

We look forward to seeing all of you at our ball.

Mahalo for your continued support.

Richard & Lynn Nakamura
Co-Founders, Dance Magic 808
cell 808-220-8175 /cell 808-372-2256
www.dancemagic808.com

Foxtrot Workshop with Stephan & Denise Krauel

Aloha,

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USA Dance will have another great workshop with Stephan & Denise Krauel. This workshop will be on the International Foxtrot., to be held on Saturday afternoon, April 13. Stephan & Denise will be working on the fundamental movement and techniques involved to dance the foxtrot. Stephan has a great ability to explain and demonstrate what he is teaching. All of Stephan’s and Denise’s workshops we have held were smashing successes. Word is getting around on how great these workshops are.

There are students of different levels/caliber from other dance clubs that also join us for the workshops. If you have a friend who may be hesitant, encourage them to attend. It will be worth their while.Workshop will be held at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 2nd Floor ‘Palladium’. See attached flyer for information pertaining to this workshop.

See you at the workshop.

Glenn Okazaki

Pres. USA Dance Honolulu

A Divino Ritmo EAster @the Cupola

Voila:

Divino Ritmo's EGGSPLOSIVE Easter Dance @ the CUPOLA
Mark your calendars Tuesday, March 26th for our hot new Easter Dance at the CUPOLA which is guaranteed to put some swing in your Spring! So shake your tail, jump, jive and wail from 6:30-9:30pm.

CUPOLA is on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani Blvd, corner of Kapiolani & Piikoi.

ADMISSION is FREE & OPEN to the PUBLIC!!!! Food and beverage available for purchase, and discounted pupus if you order by 7pm.

DJ Lucas and live music by Jesse G. will send you a-Hoppin' & a-Rockin' at next week's Furniture Hop! Check us out!

For more info contact: Lucas Jaime (917) 569-3173; divinoritmo@aol.com or Yanna Samkova (732) 499-0407; Yannajs@gmail.com

Broadway Revival with Doug Kesler & Company

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It's gotta be "March Madness" with the full slate of BIG TIME DANCES scheduled for this month. (See my previous blogs).

BROADWAY REVIVAL featuring Kesler & Company at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom on Friday, March 22. See poster for more info.........

Divino Ritmo St. Patty's Day Social Dance & Fashion Fair

Divino Ritmo Dance Invites You to

A St. Patrick's Day Dance Party

Featuring: A Night of Social Dancing & Fashion Fair, with Exhibitions & Light Refreshments Included

When: Sunday, March 17^th, 2013

Where: Sugino Dance Studio, 404 Ward Ave.,

2^nd Floor, Honolulu

Time: 6-10pm

Cost: $20 General Seating/$25 Reserved Seating Or Reserve one Table of 5 for $115 at our Preferred Reserved sections

 

We promise a lot of social dancing, a few dance exhibitions featuring Divino Ritmo's Youth Dance Ensemble and Keiki Team. And ono pupus and refreshments to keep your energy going!

Introducing Sanja Arlic of Slovenia, Creative Director /Owner of Fabulize DanceWear Designs – Sanja has brought us some of her latest Latin Dancewear costumes suitable for exhibitions, showcases or competitions.

Also Participating at our Unique St. Patrick's Day Dance & Fashion Fair will be local dance wear and Hawaii Star Ball vendor, Cammy Divers, Owner & Manager of Dancewear Hawaii who will be exhibiting a select array of practice dance wear, shoes, jewelry and accessories for keikis and adults.

Local Fashion Fair Exhibitor will also include our own

Yanna Samkova who will be showcasing some of her own line of unique creations of dance costumes.

COME Celebrate St. Patty's Day with us in our one-of-a kind way and Kick-Off the FIRST of many other such Divino Ritmo social dance parties to follow.

For more information contact:

Lucas Jaime, phone (917) 568-3173, divinoritmo@aol.com

Yanna Samkova, phone (732) 499-0407, Yannajs@gmail.com

WASABI March Madness

LOL, did I grab your attention with my subject line? No? Well, I tried...

We have only (2) public gigs this month, which means you all just have to come out. No excuses. ha ha ha!

Here they are:

- Thursday, March 14.....St. Louis Alumni 7-10 p.m.

- Friday, March 29.......Flashback Friday at Ige's 8:30-11:30 p.m.

We plan on making the most of it, so we hope you'll join us. Can't have fun, if you all are not there, right?!

As always, thank you for sharing your time with us. We are blessed to have your love, friendship, and support...

Love,

Doreen & the Boyz

More Dance Events In March & April

Hi Everyone,

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Carolyn Noah has organized some great workshops with Professional Instructor, Greg Underwood. (See poster for workshop info). If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Noah at 808-2710418.



If you are available and want to attend the following dance events in March & April, please see me (Lynn Nakamura) for tickets.

March Events: Friday, March 15 - IBDI's Inaugural Ball - Pacific Beach Hotel - delicious buffet, exciting exhibitions, and lots of general dancing Cost $60 / Let's celebrate IBDI's Inauguration of Officers & Board Members

Saturday, March 16 - Hawaii Gardenia Circle - Latin Festival - Palladium - snack - Awesome Dance program - lots of general dancing cost $7 in advance / $9 at door

 

Friday, March 22 - Doug Kessler's Showcase - Pacific Beach Hotel - delicious buffet, entertaining exhibitions & lots of general dancing Cost $70 / You will need to contact Doug Kessler for tickets. See Lynn for the contact number.

Saturday, March 23 - Ilima Dance Club's Anniversary Ball - Palladium - food - exhibitions - lots of general dancing cost $8 in advance/ $10 at door
Saturday, March 30 - USA Dance's Anniversary Ball - Palladium - bento - exhibitions from competitors - lots of general dancing Cost $10 in advance - bento / $10 at door - no bento (tickets can be purchase by USA Dance competitiors or any officer or board member of USA Dance.

 

April Events:

Friday, April 12 - Goodwill Dance - delicious buffet, exhibitions from professional dancers from Japan & students of Joann Yasuko & Akiyoshi Sugino. Cost $70 (see Henrietta Muramoto for tickets)

 

Saturday, April 27 - Aiea Ballroom Dance Association's Anniversary Ball - palladium - great program & lots of dancing Cost $10 bento /$10 at door no bento.

Let's give support to these dance organizations by attending their dance events.

Mahalo for your continued support.
Lynn A. Nakamura
President
Dance Magic 808
cell 372-2256
www.dancemagic808.com