Dance Magic 808 Hosting Latin Workshop with Carlos Chang

(Excerpts from eMail by Lynn Nakamura, Dance Magic 808 President) Hi Everyone, Dance Magic 808 is offering 3 Latin Workshops by Professional Instructor/Dancer, Carlos Chang in November at the Ala Wai Palladium. We are excited and happy to welcome back Carlos Chang to the islands. He will be here for a short stay, about 3 weeks, so we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to take as many workshops and classes while he's here. Latin Workshops by Professional Instructor/Dancer, Carlos Chang. Don’t miss out on these awesome workshops with Carlos. He has great workshops. You learn a lot and he makes it fun. Must be a Dance Magic 808 member to attend the workshops. The workshops are for the new and also the experienced dancers. Everyone can learn something. The workshops will be in 2 parts. The first part will be techniques, then a break, and the second part will be a short choreography of the dance. Sunday, November 16, 2014 - Palladium (stage side) *Registration: 10:30 am - 11:00 am International Cha Cha 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Saturday, November 22, 2014 - Palladium (kitchen side) *Registration: 10:30 am - 11:00 am International Samba 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Sunday, November 23, 2014 - Palladium (stage side) *Registration: 10:30 am - 11:00 am International Jive 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $20 per person for each workshop or take the 3 workshops for a total special price of $45.00 per person. Must be a 2014 Dance Magic 808 member. If you are not a member, you can become a member for $5.00 (Oct. - Dec.). The normal annual membership fee is $10 but we discounted it for the last quarter to $5.00. Carlos will also be available for private lessons. Please contact Carlos directly to set up your private lessons. We hope you'll take this opportunity to take as many lessons as you can while he's here since he's not sure when he'll be able to break away and come and visit us again. You'll be glad you took advantage of the workshops and classes. Mahalo for all your continued support. Lynn A. Nakamura President Dance Magic 808 www.dancemagic808.com cell phone: 808-372-2256

IBDI Halloween Palladium Benefit Dance

Hi All,

It's IBDI weekend again! Come join us this Saturday, October 18th and help us purchase a much needed AED (AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR) for the Palladium. Proceeds from the event will be used to make the purchase. We will provide donation receipts for those who could use a tax deduction.

$5.00 members

$8.00 non-members

Special snack:

Chicken/veggie Stir fry noodles and a piece of spring roll.

DJ: Henry Lee

Let's work together to get a life saving device that may save a dancer's life!

See you soon!

Aloha,
Marsha Ninomiya
IBDI President

Da Buzz @Divino Ritmo's Studio Party

What's da BUZZ @ Divino Ritmo's Monthly STUDIO PARTY??!! 

- Sunday, October 19th!

Da BUZZ: a Preview of our Students' Competition Routines as we get ready for the 

Aloha Ball in Kona.

Besides the usual merriment & lots of social dancing, come to see a dress rehearsal 

of some of the competition routines in different styles and levels as they will be 

performed at the Big Island's first NDCA Dancesport Event.

Da STUDIO: Aloha Dancesport Center
350 Ward, 2nd Floor

Da Date/Time: Sunday October 19th 6:30-10:30pm

Da Kau Kau: Light Refreshments; Bring a Dish to share if you wish

Da Price: $15 at door or $12 pre-sale
DRD Students & ADC Members $12 at door, $10 pre-sale

For More Info:
www.AlohaDancesportCenter.com 808 200 5540
Lucas Jaime divinoritmo@aol.com 917 568 3173
Yanna Samkova Yannajs@gmail.com 732 499 0407

Keikis' Dancesport Scholarship Fundraiser

Divino Ritmo Dance Semi-Annual KEIKIS' Dancesport Scholarship FUNDRAISER

(From Marie Laderta)

Divino Ritmo Dancesport Keikis with Yanna Samkova

WHERE: @ the STUDIO, Aloha Dancesport Center, 350 Ward, 2nd Floor, Studio

 Ph:(808) 200-5540
When:Saturday, October 4th
Time: 6:30 - 10:30pm

Cost: $30
Includes Performances by Keiki & Youth Dancers
Refreshments, Pupus & Social Dancing all night
For more info & reservations:

Contact Yanna Samkova @ (732) 499-0407

Email: hawaiidancesport@gmail.com
Website:www.hawaiidancesport.com
Or Call Aloha Dancesport Center (808) 200-5540
Our Keiki & Youth program for ballroom dancing was established under "Hawaii Dancesport, Inc.," a non-profit registered with the State of Hawaii, pending approval of its IRS Section 501(c)(3) status. This program, supported by fundraisers and donations is not only for Divino Ritmo Dancestudents, but for ALL interested keikis and Youth in Hawaii.

The criteria for scholarship eligibility may be found on Hawaii Dancesport's website indicated above. A hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds from this benefit will go towards Hawaii Dancesport Inc.'s keiki and youth scholarship fund.

We need your continued support to help nourish & build character in our future citizens, Hawaii's Keikis, through the discipline of ballroom dancing and competition. Your contribution toward this cause will be much appreciated.

Gangsters and Flappers @Da Cupola

GANGSTERS & Flappers at the CUPOLA - Tuesday, September 30th!
(From Marie Laderta)

Our end-of-September CUPOLA dance will put you in the mood & give you a "pre-feel" of 1920s jazz, Charleston and Vaudeville. CUPOLA-Tuesday next week, September 30th will give you a glimpse into Divino Ritmo's upcoming annual Showcase/Grand Ball on December 6th at the Sheraton Waikiki by taking you into the extravagant carefree Era of the Roaring 20s, Flappers & the Great Gatsby. Come with us in music and dance to relive the glamour, joie de vivre, outrageousness and opulence of the most exciting decade of the 20th Century!

Usual Time, Usual Place:
WHEN: Next Tuesday, September 30th
6:30p-9:30p @ da CUPOLA, 2nd floor,
Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani.
Food & Drink for purchase, discounted pupus ordered by 7p.
FREE ADMISSION & Open to the PUBLIC!

For INQUIRIES:Lucas Jaime (917) 568-3173 divinoritmo@aol.com
Yanna Jaime Samkova (732) 499-0407 Yannajs@gmail.com
Website: www.Alohadancesportcenter.com

Dance Magic 808 Membership Drive

Dance Magic 808 Halloween Dance 2013
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Aloha Everyone,

Sign up for our 2015 Membership on or before Nov. 29 and receive free admittance to the dances at the palladium on Sat., Nov. 29 and Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. We have the full ballroom for both dances.

Don't forget our Halloween Dance on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at the palladium. We have the full ballroom and we will have a costume contest with cash prizes.
2014 Members $3 / non members $6.00 to attend the dance.

Nov. 29 & Dec. 19, 2014 - if you will not be renewing your membership until Jan. 2015, the cost to attend the dances will be $3 for 2014 members and $6.00 for non-members. Again, if you sign up for 2015 membership on or before Nov. 29, admittance is free to you on Nov. 29 & Dec.19. Anyone who also sign up for 2015 Membership after Nov. 29 but on or before Dec. 19 will get free admittance to the dance.

Anyone interested in joining in our quickstep group routine for Dance Magic 808's 4th Anniversary Ball, please advise us asap. You must be a 2015 member and be registered for a class during the entire time we are practicing and performing the routine. If you will be taking a trip 2 months before the performance, you might want to consider participating next year. The choreographers will determine if they will accept the students for this performance depending if the students can make the practices and if they can execute the steps. It's going to be a fun routine and beginners and advance students are welcome to join the routine.

There was also a new Line Dance taught by Joshua at the
Dance Magic 808 Anniversary Ball in Las Vegas last year. 

Also, we are planning to choreograph a hustle group routine to be performed on April 26, 2015 at our Las Vegas Showcase. Please let us know asap since practice might begin as early as Nov. 2014. Same requirements will apply for this routine as it does for the quickstep routine.

If you have any questions, please contact me by email, text or phone.

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

Kesler & Company Presents Fractured Fairy Tales

Doug and Selina in "Masquerade" Monster Mash

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Doug Kesler and Company presents "Fractured Fairy Tales" in October at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom. His production of "Masquerade" last October was entertaining, flashy, and splashed with excitement. For more info, please contact Mr. Kesler at:
808-436-3435.

Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society 40th Inaugural Ball

Mark you Calendars and reserve your place for:
Pan Pacific Pacific Ballroom Dance Society's
        40th Inaugural Ball
When: Saturday, October 11, 2014
Where: Ala Wai Palladium
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Cost: Pre-Sale $10.00 which includes a delicious Bento

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At-The-Door $10.00, no Bento
BEAUTIFUL MUSIC !
DELICIOUS BENTO !
REFRESHMENTS !
EXHIBITIONS !
FUN DANCING !
Tickets are available, but going fast!
See one of our Officers or Directors "or" call Luby at 255-2247 to reserve your place.

IBDI 5th Term Class Schedule

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Aloha, IBDI Members

Registration for IBDI 5^th Term starts on Monday, October 6. Attached are the schedule of classes and the calendar for the 5^th Term. For beginner and novice dancers IBDI, will be offering International Cha Cha, Merengue and American Rumba. For the more experienced dancers, Jimmy Matsumoto will be continuing his popular International Samba class, and Ed and Matilda Felix will be teaching International Rumba and Foxtrot. The Felixes teach many patterns that are new to many dancers. You can add to these patterns to your dancing and impress.

At the same time during registration and free dancing in the Ewa ballroom on October 6, IBDI will be offering a Tango workshop with Glen Okazaki and Anne Ho in the Diamond Head ballroom. 

Ed Matsuda

IBDI Dance Director

Frank's note: Please surf to IBDI Web for application form (click on Dance Fever Oahu on the side bar and click on IBDI), and scroll to previous blog for info on the Tango Workshop.

Dance Magic 808 Las Vegas Showcase

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From President Lynn Nakamura: 
Dance Magic 808 Las Vegas Showcase

Hi Everyone,

Come & join us for some fun time and dancing at Dance Magic 808's 4th Las Vegas Showcase on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Sam's Town Hotel & Casino. There will be a buffet dinner, some exhibitions, and lots of general dancing.

Every year has been so much fun and next year will be even better. The banquet tickets are $58.00 per person.

Roy Hamasaki is arranging a Vacations Hawaii package for 5 nights which begins on 4/22/2015 and returns to Honolulu on 4/27/2015. The package includes 5 nights lodging, roundtrip airfare to Las Vegas, transportation and baggage handling to/from airport to hotel, and meal coupons. Cost from Honolulu is $759.00 per person for double occupancy and for single about $80.00 more.

If you are interested in the Las Vegas package, please contact Roy Hamasaki right away as seats are limited. To reserve a space you will need to submit a $150 deposit to Roy asap. You can contact him for more information at (808) 220-9785.

You are also welcome to join us at the college competition on Friday & Saturday, 4/24 & 4/25 at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). They have some general dancing between the competitions.

Special Workshop with Glenn Okazaki & Anne Ho

IBDI is presenting a Special Workshop in the International Tango featuring Glenn Okazaki and Anne Ho on Monday October 6. Please see poster for more info. 

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Hot! Hot! Hot! Divino Ritmo Summer Dance Line-up

HOT SUMMER Dances Brought to you by Lucas & Yanna!

(1) END-of-da-Month Tuesday at Da CUPOLA - Aug 26: "Lucas & Yanna's Black & White Dance"

At da CUPOLA next Tuesday, Aug 26th, Lucas will be cranking up Sinatra PLUS all your favorite social dance tunes : It's time to trip the light fantastic and dance it all!

We dance all styles on the CUPOLA floor - Swing, Jitterbug, Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Rumba, Hustle to Waltz, Foxtrot, Night Club 2- Step & many more. ..

The heyday of ballroom dancing may have ended with Truman Capote's famed Black & White Dance, but TV shows like Dancing with the Stars are giving the ballroom social dance trend a mighty boost! You can keep the scene going @ Lucas & Yanna's end-of-the month CUPOLA shake-down!

Black & White attire encouraged but no need. .. ...or throw on a mask to take yourself back to Truman Capote's Plaza Hotel masquerade floor. ..

SAME Time, SAME Place:
6:30p-9:30p @ da CUPOLA, 2nd fl. Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani.

Food & drink available for purchase, discounted pupus ordered by 7p.

FREE Admission & open to the PUBLIC!

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(2) HUSTLE Workshop by Hall-of-Famer Lucas Jaime CARRIES OVER by Popular Demand!

WHERE: Aloha Dancesport Center, 350 Ward, 2nd floor

WHAT: First 4-week Session ended last week. ... this popular HUSTLE Workshop is being CARRIED OVER for another 4-weeks by POPULAR DEMAND! !!

WHEN: Second 4-week session starts THIS THURSDAY, August 21, 7-8p

COST: $15@ person, or $50 for 4-week session; Divino Ritmo Students $40 for 4-week session

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(3) Saturday, AUG 30th STUDIO SOCIAL Party

WHERE: Aloha Dancesport Center, 350 Ward, 2nd fl.

WHAT: Our Aug 30th party is 70's NIGHT! Social & ballroom dancing to all the music of the 70's featuring the NY Hustle. Mini lesson in hustle & dance exhibitions. Light refreshments.

WHEN: 6:30-10:30p

COST: $15 @ door/ $12 Pre-Sale; Divino Ritmo Students & ADC Members $12 @ door/$10 Pre-Sale

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ALL ABOVE INQUIRIES:

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

Aloha Dancesport Center: (808) 200-5540
WEBSITE: www.Alohadancesportcenter. com

IBDI Dance Classes On Tonight

Hi Everyone,

It is a blessing that Oahu was spared from disastrous effects of Iselle and Julio but our hearts go out to those on the neighbor islands who were affected.

Our classes are on tonight and we look forward to seeing you there. Just a reminder, tonight is the last night of registration for our 4th term session so make sure you arrive early to add or make changes to your classes.

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE TICKETS for our IBDI 53rd Anniversary Ball to be held this Saturday, August 16th at the Palladium.

Tickets are $10.00 pre-sale with bento, $10.00 at the door no bento.

Do join us for a fun evening and help us celebrate 53 years of ballroom dancing!

Aloha,

Marsha Ninomiya

IBDI President

Palladium Closed Thursday thru Sunday

Hi All,

FYI, we have received word from the Palladium workers that the Palladium will be closed from 4pm this Thursday (tomorrow) thru Sunday, due to the upcoming storm.

For those of you who registered for the Country 2 step and West Coast Swing class with Joshua (workshop cancelled), if we cannot find an alternative date, we will be refunded you if you have already paid.

Thank you for your understanding.

Lynn Nakamura

IBDI August Birthday Dance

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Hello to All,

Join us in wishing the IBDI Ohana born in August, a very Happy Birthday, this Friday, August 1st at the Palladium! August babies, please sign in upon entry!
Remember to pick up your tickets for our special event!

We would love and appreciate your support in celebrating IBDI's 53 years of dancing and making memories. It'll be a fun evening of great music, dancing, exhibitions and can't forget the food!

IBDI 53RD ANNIVERSARY BALL

      "Love to Dance"

Ala Wai Palladium, 

Saturday, August 16, 2014

6:00pm - 9:45pm

$10.00 with bento pre-sale * $10.00 at the door (no bento)

See you on Friday!

Smiles ,
Marsha Ninomiya
IBDI President

Divino Ritmo Dance Monthly Social Parties

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We would like everyone to know that DJ Lucas will be playing a wide variety of danceable tunes to meet the needs of all our dancers - there will be a mix of Nightclub, Ballroom, Latin, you name it, he'll play it! If he's not playing enough of your favorite tunes, just go up to him and let him know...DJ Lucas aims to please...:) AND, our new studio has a seamless, competition size floor where you can dance it all! Come give it a try!

Please save these dates for our next 4 Studio Socials:

August 9th & 30th
September 13th & 27th

Admission Fee for the Socials:
$15 at Door, 

$12 Pre-Sale
Admission for Divino Ritmo Students & Aloha Dancesport Center Members;
$12 at Door, 

$10 Pre-Sale
[Price INCLUDES Light Refreshments, Social Dancing all Night and short dance program]

**Please NOTE: Pre-Sale PAYMENTS can be made DIRECTLY at the Studio

 (The Aloha Dancesport Center,
350 Ward Ave, 2nd Floor), or, if AFTER HOURS and NO ONE IS IN THE STUDIO, a Pre-Sale CHECK PAYMENT, made payable to "Aloha Dancesport Center", can be dropped off in the mailbox located to the right of the studio's front door.

MAHALO, and look forward to partying with you ALL at our socials!

Please see attached FLYER for additional info.

(Submitted by Marie Laderta)

For more info contact:
Lucas Jaime at: divinoritmo@aol.com
Yanna Samkova at: yannajs@gmail.com

Dance Magic 808 Workshop with Joshua Manzano

Joshua with Jenny Lau performing the
Hustle @ Sam's Town Hotel, Las Vegas

If you are interested in learning some fun dances, come and join Dance Magic 808's Country 2-Step and West Coast Swing Workshop with Joshua Manzano on Thursday,  August 7, 2014 from 6:30pm - 8:45pm at the Ala Wai Palladium (stage side).

It's going to be a great learning experience that you won't want to miss.

Joshua is a Dance Magic 808 Instructor and is attending UNLV. He has entered many  college dance competitions and have placed 1st in most of the categories. He is an awesome dancer, choreographer and an excellent instructor. You will love the way he teaches and dances.

Cost for the workshop is $10 per person and you must be a member to attend this workshop. If you are not a member, you can become a member by filling out the membership form and submitting the $10 membership fee to a Dance Magic 808 Officer or Board Member.

This is going to be a very exciting workshop.

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

IBDI Dance This Saturday

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ALOHA to All,

It's IBDI weekend and we look forward to seeing all of you this coming 
Saturday, July 19, 2014.
Join us for a fun evening of dance, dance, dance and come see all of 
your friends and your IBDI family!

Don't forget to pick up your IBDI Anniversary tickets as well!
IBDI Anniversary Ball at the Palladium
Saturday, August 16, 2014
$10.00 pre-sale, $10.00 at the door, no bento

Warm Regards,
Marsha Ninomiya
IBDI President

Lucas 4-Week Huistle Workshop

Hi Frank:

We have another workshop at our new studio - we will be starting a 4-week Hustle workshop taught by New York 's "Prince of Hustle," Lucas Jaime, who grew up dancing in that genre. Thank you again for posting the announcement.

Marie

DRD Social Dance @Cupola Moved to Tuesday July 22nd

Sizzling HAVANA Nights Party on the CUPOLA Floor

ATTENTION Dancers!

Due to a scheduling conflict at the CUPOLA Divino Ritmo's end-of- the-month social dance will be moved to Tuesday, JULY 22nd!

The change of date is only for this month. We will be back on our regular last Tuesday of the month schedule in August.

Taking advantage of our sizzling & sultry summer weather, Lucas & Yanna are jumpstarting your week with a hip-shaking "Havana Nights Dance Party."

You can show off your moves in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Timba, Rumba, Chacha, Mambo, Samba and whatever you feel like shaking......

Doors open 6:30p-9:30p at the CUPOLA, 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center,
1250 Kapiolani.

Food & drink are available for purchase, and discounted pupus if ordered by 7p.

Admission is FREE and open to the PUBLIC!

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

House Warming Party @ Aloha Dancesport Center

Aloha Students of Dance,
        Divino Ritmo Dance is having a "House Warming Party" this Saturday, July 12 at the Aloha Dancesport Center 350 Ward Avenue. Please see attachment for more info or contact:...........
Lucas Jaime at divinoritmo@aol.com
Yanna Samkova at yannajs@gmail.com.

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IBDI 4th Term Dance Classes & Special Workshop with Al Franz

Aloha Students of Dance,

        Registration for IBDI 4th Term Dance Classes is on July 21 and 28th at the Palladium 6:30 PM. Also on July 21 is the Students Party. Students will demo what lessons they had learned during the 3rd Term and Instructors will demo the dances they will teach during the 4th Term. On July 28 there will be free general dancing, and a Special Workshop with Professional Albert Franz. Please see posters for more info.

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Independence Day Celebration

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A Reminder From Lynn

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Hi Everyone, Just wanted to remind the people that are coming to our anniversary ball that  it's this Friday, July 4. We can't believe that the ball is just a few days away.  We are still getting ready for this big event. It's going to be an exciting and fun evening for everyone so be prepared to be  entertained. You won't be disappointed. Don't forget to bring your dancing  shoes as there will be plenty of time to dance. The ball will look different this year but it's still going to look great as we've  had to make some adjustments because of the Polynesian Show the hotel has at  night. We plan to open the doors at 6pm and the last dance will be at 11:30pm.  Come early so you can get some dancing in before we make the  announcements and instructions which will be around 6:45pm. There will be dancing throughout dinner, during the short intermission, and lots  of dancing after the program. The no-host bar will be available from 6:15pm and will end at 10:15pm so be  sure to get your drinks in before the bar closes. For all you ladies, the Belle of the Ball contest will take place as soon as you enter the ballroom. We will have judges that will pick the winner of the Belle of the Ball.  When the formal program begins around 8:15 pm, the winner will be announced.  If you didn't sign up ahead of time, this is your chance to enter the contest. You  don't need to tell anyone that you will be entering the contest as the judges will  pick the one the winner. The cash prize is $50.00. Good Luck Ladies!!! See you Friday night, July 4, 2014. Richard & Lynn Nakamura cell 372-2256 (Lynn) www.dancemagic808.com

Salsa Workshop & Latin Night Party on the 4th of July

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Just got da word tonight at the IBDI Salsa class that Greg Henry the Salsaman is having a NIGHT CLUB SALSA Workshop & LATIN NIGHT PARTY on Friday July 4th at the Palladium. Heavy pupus, prizes, and HOT SALSA! Check out the poster for more info.

Dream To Dance Grand Opening Party

GRAND OPENING for DREAM TO DANCE After a ton of work, it is time to invite you all to a party celebrating the new home for Dream To Dance! Live music, friends, food and fun! Featuring Son Caribe! Monday, July 21, 2014 6:30 - 9:30 pm 1070 North King St. #202 2nd floor of Palama Supermarket Parking lot and street parking Eastbound on H-1 take Vineyard exit Westbound on H-1 take Palama exit Festivities will also include SURPRISES, PRIZES AND UPCOMING STUDIO ACTIVITIES

Rumba and Mambo

This is how I answered her inquiry. There are some similarities on the two dances. Both are Latin dances using 4/4 time music. The figures or syllabus can be shared with both dances. The difference is the Rumba is slow tempo and the Mambo is fast. The count of the Rumba is SLOW, QUICK, QUICK with start stepping forward with the left foot and than stepping to the right side with he right foot and followed with the left foot next to the right foot when dancing the Arthur Murray way.  The count for  the Fred Astaire way is QUICK, QUICK, SLOW with start stepping to the left side with the left foot followed with the right foot next to the left foot and then stepping forward with the left foot. The count for the Mambo is QUICK, QUICK, SLOW or QUICK, QUICK, HOLD or 2,3,4-1 with start stepping forward with left foot (2), rocking back on right foot (3), bringing the left foot back next to the right foot and hold (4-1).  The break step is on the 2 count. These are the Leader's basic steps in the American Latin style of dancing for the Rumba and Mambo. The follower's steps are just the opposite. Have fun dancing the Rumba the Arthur Murray way or the Fred Astaire way. If it feels good, it's gotta be the right one for you.    

Getting Back in the GROOVE @ at the CUPOLA

Big treat coming up at the Cupola on Tuesday the 24th. Lucas will demo his Championship cool moves and  mini lesson on the Hustle. See more info by Marie Laderta.

Divino Ritmos' end-of-the month social will take you back to the 70s....the days when the Hustle was the King of the dance and Hustle Hall-of-Famers like Billy Fajardo and Lucas Jaime reigned the clubs across New York.....

Well, guess what?  Hustle never dies, and World Hustle Champion, Lucas Jaime is right in our backyard!You will get a very special treat on Tuesday, June 24th at the CUPOLA from the Champ himself, when Lucas will show you his incredible moves on the floor and in a mini lesson! Doors open 6:30p-9:30p at the CUPOLA on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani. Come for food & drink that are available for purchase and discounted pupus if ordered by 7p.

Admission to our dance social is FREE and open to the PUBLIC!
Come and Do the Hustle with us! Tuesday, June 24 is the day!

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

IBDI Monthly Dance @ the Palladium

Hi All,

A quick reminder! Join us at our June monthly dance this Saturday! Great dancing and music and let's not forget the delicious snack!

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Also, SAVE THE DATE!!!!

IBDI 53RD ANNIVERSARY BALL

Ala Wai Palladium, 

Saturday, August 16, 2014

6:00pm - 9:45pm

$10.00 with bento pre-sale 

* $10.00 at the door (no bento)

Tickets will be available at our upcoming Saturday dance. See the front desk or any of our Board members.

Let's keep on dancing!

Aloha,

Marsha Ninomiya

IBDI President

Dance Magic 808 3rd Anniversary Ball

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Dance Magic 808 3rd Anniversary Ball
Pacific Beach Hotel
 Friday, July 4, 2014,
 6pm – 11:30pm

Tickets are $65 which includes a delicious buffet dinner, exciting exhibitions, lots of general dancing & some line dancing. Also
Belle of the Ball Contest.

 Contact Larry Arinaga for tickets
 at 808-347-3093.

New Classes @ Aloha Dancesport Center with Lucas and Yana

Good news & more action @ Aloha Dancesport Center!

by Marie Laderta

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Starting July 1st, Lucas & Yanna will be having separate group classes on Smooth, Standard & Latin technique.

Please see the attached flyer for the dates, times, & cost of these group classes.

Come and give them a try! Aside from learning good technique, it's a chance for physical & mental exercise, and/or just fellowship with other dancers. Hope to see you there.

Any Inquiries, call:

 Lucas (917) 568-3173

Yanna (732) 499-0407, or Email:divinoritmo@aol.com or yannajs@gmail.com 

SOCIAL DANCES @ ALOHA DANCESPORT CENTER

Good Beginnings by Marie Laderta

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Lucas & Yanna are beginning to fill their new studio with activities beginning with an end-of-the month 50's theme social dance on June 21st, followed by an Independence Day Celebration dance on Saturday, July 5th, both from 6:30-10:30p.

Their Big "House Warming Party," a social dance which, in addition to plenty of general dancing, will also feature exhibitions and dance demonstrations, adding plenty of zest to your July 12th Saturday night, again 6:30-10:30p.

Aloha Dancesport Center is located at 350 Ward Avenue, 2nd floor, across from Sports Authority.

Website: www.alohadancesportcenter.com

Contact Info:
Aloha Dancesport Center (808) 200-5540
Lucas (917) 568-3173
Yanna (732) 499-0407

To make your reservations for these events, you may call any of the contact numbers listed above or email: divinoritmo@aol.com

Please see the attached flyer for details of these upcoming socials.

Please also NOTE that in addition to the socials at ADC, Divino Ritmo WILL be continuing its FREE, open to the public monthly SOCIALs every last Tuesday of the month at the CUPOLA

Getting Hooked On Salsa

My main girl Lani and I just lazed at home this past Monday. What with all the dancing we did Sunday night at the Grand Opening of the Aloha Dancesport Center, we had to rest up for the Salsa dance class at the Palladium in the evening. IBDI has Greg the Salsaman on tap teaching the Salsa on their Monday night schedule and since Lani and I have never learned the Salsa from a professional this was a good time to get into the rhythm. I believe that this is the first time Greg is teaching this popular Latin dance for IBDI but he did perform the Salsa with Maki Mikami in a showcase at the IBDI Inaugural Ball earlier this year at the Ala Moana Hotel.

Fast forward. Lani and I got to the Palladium a bit early to register for the Salsa class. Jim Prado's Night Club Two Step II dance class was in full swing in the Ewa Ballroom. Jim has a large following in this class as he does in all his previous dance classes.
8:10 PM came around soon and it was time to head for the Salsa class in the Diamond Head Ballroom. There were many students among the sea of red shirts (all IBDI dance instructors and assistances wear red shirts on Monday night classes). The Salsaman went slow and easy for this first class teaching the basic footwork, timing and count, leading, and technique. It was easy to follow his method without music and then with music. If you want to get hooked on Salsa, it's not too late to register for the class at the Palladium next Monday night. The class starts at 8:10 PM.  

Divino Ritmo On The MOVE....

Last Tuesday-of-the-month dance socials CONTINUE @ the CUPOLA while Divino Ritmo Owners Lucas & Yanna get ready to unveil their brand new 4,000 square feet studio located on Ward Avenue. As they hustle down every detail of their move to Divino Ritmo's new home, they will break away to party with you this Tuesday, May 27th, 6:30-9:30pm at the CUPOLA, 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani.

As always, admission to this social dance is FREE and Open to the Public! Food and drink are available for purchase with discounted pupus available if ordered by 7:00pm.

Come knock yourselves off your feet and MOVE to the scintillating rhythms of DJay Lucas!

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

Aloha Dancesport Center Grand Opening

Lucas Jaime and Yanna Samkova proudly announces the Grand Opening of the ALOHA DANCESPORT CENTER, home of Divino Ritmo Dance on June 1, 2014. The Celebration Gala is by invitation only. See attached poster for more info. 

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IBDI Mom's Day Dance

Hi All,

It's IBDI weekend, this Saturday May 17, 2014. Come celebrate Mom's Day with us! Join us for a wonderful evening of great music, great dancing and delicious snacks (cone sushi)!

Also, don't forget our Hustle II workshop with Debbie Borges on Monday, May 19th at 7:30pm. Registration begins at 7pm, only $5.00 for members and $8.00 for non-members!

Have a great day and see you on Saturday! And Monday too!!

Fondest Aloha,
Marsha Ninomiya
IBDI President

IBDI 3rd Term 2014 Dance Class Schedule @the Palladium

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Hustle Workshop II with Debbie Borges Barboza

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Urgent Message from Lynn Nakamura

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKET NUMBERS #221 - #500 for Dance Magic 808's Anniversary Ball on July 4, 2014.  It appears that these tickets may have been stolen.  These ticket numbers have been voided and will not be honored at the door.  If for some reason you come across tickets with these numbers, please do not purchase them as it will not be honored. Please notify either myself or Richard Nakamura.  New tickets are being printed.  Please purchase tickets from the people that are authorized to sell our tickets.  Below is a list of the people that are authorized to sell our tickets.

If you wish to attend Dance Magic 808's Anniversary Ball but haven't purchase tickets yet, (the cost is $65 for a delicious buffet  and exciting exhibitions with lots of general dancing),  please contact the following persons authorized to sell our tickets:

1. Larry Arinaga - Ticket Chairperson
2.Roxanne "Roxie" Kaino
3. Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
4. Richard & Lynn Nakamura
5. Ed Ho & Veronica Munez
6. Bob & Elsie Oyama
7. Adele Alcaide & Wayne Fuchigami
8. Ann & John Manuel
9. Stephanie Shimizu
10. Audrey Fu
11. Gail Tamaribuchi
12. Beverly & Creighton Goo
13. Marie Laderta
14. Marsha Ninomiya - IBDI
15. Rudy Luat - Pan Pacific Ballroom
16. Tracy Okazaki - USA Dance
17. Glenda Tamashiro - Kauai Ballroom Dance Club
18. Ken & Ellen Kitabayashi - Kauai Ballroom Dance Club
19. Renna & Sergio Villanueva - Dance Appeal
20. Gayle Kawahakui - Hawaii Gardenia Circle

Just a reminder that Dance Magic 808's 3rd Anniversary Ball is on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the Pacific Beach Hotel.
Cost is $65 for a delicious buffet dinner, exciting exhibitions, and lots of general dancing.  If you attended our balls at the hotel in the past,  you know that it was a lot of fun and everyone enjoyed themselves.  The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, June 13.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 808-372-2256.

Mahalo for all your continued support.  We really appreciate it and appreciate your understanding on the stolen tickets.
Lynn A. Nakamura
President, Dance Magic 808
cell 808-372-2256
www.dancemagic808.com