Okay, Dancers, there's more in store for your dancing pleasure!
Friday, August 6 BANTAY BATA Fundraiser Dance at the Pacific Beach Hotel. See The Dance Connection for more info.
Saturday, August 7 HBDA 51st Anniversary at the Palladium. See June's Town Dancer for more info.
Saturday, August 28 Hawaii Gardenia Circle Anniversary Dance at the Palladium. 6-9:30. See Dance Fever Oahu for more info.
And dat's a wrap for now!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Dance Venues For August
Aloha Dancers,
There's more dancing for the month of August that's listed and not listed. I'll be sure to post the info about the August 6th dance at the Pacific Beach Hotel, the Hawaii Gardenia Anniversary Dance on August 28, and other dance venues as soon as they become available. I've included the Nifty 50's & 60's Oldies Bash at the Pacific Beach Hotel since it is scheduled for October 1st. Again, SHAKA to KI for the August Palladium schedule. Dance Hawaii Furlough Friday Dance at the Radford on August 27 still on schedule at 7-10PM.
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There's more dancing for the month of August that's listed and not listed. I'll be sure to post the info about the August 6th dance at the Pacific Beach Hotel, the Hawaii Gardenia Anniversary Dance on August 28, and other dance venues as soon as they become available. I've included the Nifty 50's & 60's Oldies Bash at the Pacific Beach Hotel since it is scheduled for October 1st. Again, SHAKA to KI for the August Palladium schedule. Dance Hawaii Furlough Friday Dance at the Radford on August 27 still on schedule at 7-10PM.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Lunch Time Show In Downtown
Just got this e-mail from Guest Author and friend Ravi Narayan. If you're in downtown Honolulu this Friday, here's your chance to enjoy a group of young song and dance performers from the Diamond Head Theatre Shooting Stars. Read on..........
This Friday, July 30, 2010 at Bishop Square Tamarind Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 40 plus members of the Diamond Head Theatre Shooting Stars and celebrity guest “tappers” will put on a Tap-a-Thon fundraising event. This event is to raise monies for their 2011 spring trip to perform in New York City. If you work or are in the downtown area at that time, bring your lunch down, and enjoy a free lunch-time performance. As always, you will not be disappointed with their show !
This Friday, July 30, 2010 at Bishop Square Tamarind Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 40 plus members of the Diamond Head Theatre Shooting Stars and celebrity guest “tappers” will put on a Tap-a-Thon fundraising event. This event is to raise monies for their 2011 spring trip to perform in New York City. If you work or are in the downtown area at that time, bring your lunch down, and enjoy a free lunch-time performance. As always, you will not be disappointed with their show !
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
For all you 50's and 60's Shake, Rattle, and Roll lovers, here's an e-mail from Doreen, the Queen of the Hot Wasabi Band. You can contact her through her e-mail address below.
From: Doreen Nakamoto
e-mail: saracompany@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Subject: WASABI's August Schedule
DON'T FORGET we'll be at Don Ho's Island Grill this coming Saturday, July 31st, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. What a perfect place & setting to be in...Come down early (like around 6:00 p.m.) to enjoy the sunset with cocktails, watch the comings & goings in the harbor, and enjoy the great offerings on Don Ho's menu. Of course, you'll have US to share in the FUN with! Milton is perfecting his "dying cock-a-roach", so Milton and his Master Cock-a Roach Break Dancer, Gareth Au, be giving out free lessons to all those interested. ha ha ha!
Let me know by noon Thursday, July29, if you need seats, and I'll call 'em in to Don Ho's for you.
Here is our upcoming August public schedule:
Thu. 8/12.......St. Louis Alumni @ 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Fri. 8/20.......Ige's @ 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Sat. 8/28.......Don Ho's @ 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Please feel free to share this email with everyone on your list, or let all your friends & family know...more people means more good fun, and we want to support our local businesses, too!
A BIG mahalo to all of you for all of your love & support of our band!!! You've enriched our lives and given us so many GREAT memories...
Love from me & da boyz,
Doreen
From: Doreen Nakamoto
e-mail: saracompany@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Subject: WASABI's August Schedule
DON'T FORGET we'll be at Don Ho's Island Grill this coming Saturday, July 31st, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. What a perfect place & setting to be in...Come down early (like around 6:00 p.m.) to enjoy the sunset with cocktails, watch the comings & goings in the harbor, and enjoy the great offerings on Don Ho's menu. Of course, you'll have US to share in the FUN with! Milton is perfecting his "dying cock-a-roach", so Milton and his Master Cock-a Roach Break Dancer, Gareth Au, be giving out free lessons to all those interested. ha ha ha!
Let me know by noon Thursday, July29, if you need seats, and I'll call 'em in to Don Ho's for you.
Here is our upcoming August public schedule:
Thu. 8/12.......St. Louis Alumni @ 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Fri. 8/20.......Ige's @ 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Sat. 8/28.......Don Ho's @ 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Please feel free to share this email with everyone on your list, or let all your friends & family know...more people means more good fun, and we want to support our local businesses, too!
A BIG mahalo to all of you for all of your love & support of our band!!! You've enriched our lives and given us so many GREAT memories...
Love from me & da boyz,
Doreen
Monday, July 26, 2010
Message From Maurice
Just to be sure that our readers/dancers are kept in the loop, I am posting Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita's weekly message.......
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Maurice T Morita
We will be having our 3rd meeting of the Hawaii State Council of Dance Organizations on Tuesday, July 27th, 6:30 p.m. at Zippy's Vineyard in the old bar area.We will be reviewing the proposed by-laws, etc. If the dance organization cannot attend, please send a representative.
Thank you for the good attendance and plenty of ono-delicious food at our "Furlough Friday Social Dance" this past Friday night at Radford High School. We collected approximately $154.00 and the next "Furlough Friday Social Dance" is on Friday, August 6th. Furlough Fridays are when state and county offices are closed and that's why traffic was good this past Friday for those who did have to work. Thank you to Music DJ Paul Lee who tested his new sound system. We will be having Social Dances on Saturday, August 14th and Saturday, August 28th, too.
Dance Hawaii will be having a Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, August 4th, at Radford High School at 7:00 p.m. All Members and Instructors and Friends are welcomed to attend.
MCDONALD COUPONS: A benefit for the Ronald McDonald House and Dance Hawaii, these $5.00 coupons can be used on all McDonalds on Oahu and is a good deal (more than your $5.00 donation). Checks can be made payable to Dance Aliamanu and is available at all of our dance sites and at our social dances. Great gifts for grandchildren, high school students, etc.
2011 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Join Dance Hawaii and our friends from IBDI on a Grand Mediterranean Cruise for 12 days, leaving Venice, Italy on Sept. 12th, 2011, and visiting other cities and countries, such as, Greece, Morroco, and end at Barcelona, Spain. Contact Joann Rimas for more information and if you need more information on our cruise in 2011 at 672-8469 or 672-9203. You can put down a small deposit to reserve your cabin (try to get a cabin in the middle of the ship). Final deadline to pay for the cruise will be on July 1, 2011, or you can make small payments to Joann from now to July 1, 2011. The cruise is open to all Dance Hawaii members, and any friends of Dance Hawaii. Do not have to be a member of Dance Hawaii. JOIN US!
FREE DISCOUNT CARDS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
You can pick up a free discount card for prescription drugs at all of our dance sites and will be available at our Social Dances, too, for our friends who attend.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, July 30th
Susan Tejada of the Honolulu Academy of Arts will be having a dance at their location on Friday, July 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. They will have a music dj for dancing, dancing demos, and exhibitions. Lots of parking across the street of Beretania-Victoria-Young St. There is a donation of $10.00 for non-members. For more information, contact Susan Tejada at shenobio@honoluluacademy.org
Saturday, August 7th
The Big Island Dance Club will be having their annual "International Dance" on Saturday, August 7th. If you want to attend, please contact Maurice or Carol Tokuda at 808-936-3665(cell). The event will be held at Uncle Billy's and dinner is about $18.00.
Friday, August 20th
Richard & Lynn Nakamura will be performing at the Chris Bayot "Show Time" Dance on Friday, August 20th, at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $65.00. There will be general dancing, exhibitions, and as usual, a great buffet dinner. Contact Lynn Nakamura at 372-2256 for more information and tickets.
Saturday, August 21st
The International Ballroom Dance, Inc. (IBDI), will be having their 49th Anniversary at the Ala Wai Palladium from 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Dance Hawaii members along with the IBDI members will be performing a group dance routine (JIVE) choreographed by Richard & Lynn Nakamura. For more information, and tickets($7.00 presale/$9.00 at the door), contact Maurice at mauricetmorita@gmail.com or 225-0326.
Saturday, August 28th
The Gardenia Dance Club will be having their Anniversary Ball at the Ala Wai Palladium from 6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $7.00 and $9.00 at the door. For tickets, contact Maurice at 225-0326 or at mauricetmorita@gmail.com
Friday, October 1st
The Nifty-50's-60's will be held at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 5:30 p.m. to 12 midnight. Dance Hawaii will be having tables so if you want to sign up, please let Maurice know ASAP. Tickets are $55.00 prior to Sept. 15th, and $65.00 after Sept. 15th. There is a hotel package, too. Make your check payable to Nifty 50's-60's.
Friday, October 29th
Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society will be having their Inaugural Ball on Friday, October 29th, at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cost of tickets is $55.00 (make checks payable to Pan Pacific) as Dance Hawaii will be making tables to attend. This includes a buffet dinner, general dancing, lots more. See Maurice for tickets.
Saturday, October 30th
The Kauai Ballroom Dance Clubs (Lihue & Hanapepe) will be having their annual dance (usually at the Marriott Hotel). I have not received the information but will be asking the Kauai chapters for more information.
DANCE HAWAII LEARN TO DANCE CLASSES
MONDAY, JULY 26TH
DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
INSTRUCTORS: Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. International Rumba
8:00 p.m International Waltz
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL
6:30 p.m. Registration
Instructors: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
7:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
8:00 p.m. International Tango
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
TUESDAY, JULY 27TH
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu (for Cullen & Cheryl Chong will be on a trip)
8:00 p.m. Argentine Tango by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social Tango by Richard & Cora Nieto
8:00 p.m. American Social Samba by Andy & Monica Pascua
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
First Dance Class begins on August 3rd
THURSDAY, JULY 29TH
DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Rose & Josh Manzano
Instructors: Josh Manzano & Jill Tengan
7:00 p.m. International Tango
8:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
7:00 p.m. International Samba
8:00 p.m. International Foxtrot
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
FRIDAY, JULY 30TH
DANCES AT THE ALA WAI PALLADIUM:
There is an entrance fee for members & non-members
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Pan Pacific & Aloha
SATURDAY, JULY 31ST
DANCES AT THE ALA WAI PALLADIUM:
There is an entrance fee for members & non-members
Friends of Ala Wai
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Maurice T Morita
We will be having our 3rd meeting of the Hawaii State Council of Dance Organizations on Tuesday, July 27th, 6:30 p.m. at Zippy's Vineyard in the old bar area.We will be reviewing the proposed by-laws, etc. If the dance organization cannot attend, please send a representative.
Thank you for the good attendance and plenty of ono-delicious food at our "Furlough Friday Social Dance" this past Friday night at Radford High School. We collected approximately $154.00 and the next "Furlough Friday Social Dance" is on Friday, August 6th. Furlough Fridays are when state and county offices are closed and that's why traffic was good this past Friday for those who did have to work. Thank you to Music DJ Paul Lee who tested his new sound system. We will be having Social Dances on Saturday, August 14th and Saturday, August 28th, too.
Dance Hawaii will be having a Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, August 4th, at Radford High School at 7:00 p.m. All Members and Instructors and Friends are welcomed to attend.
MCDONALD COUPONS: A benefit for the Ronald McDonald House and Dance Hawaii, these $5.00 coupons can be used on all McDonalds on Oahu and is a good deal (more than your $5.00 donation). Checks can be made payable to Dance Aliamanu and is available at all of our dance sites and at our social dances. Great gifts for grandchildren, high school students, etc.
2011 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Join Dance Hawaii and our friends from IBDI on a Grand Mediterranean Cruise for 12 days, leaving Venice, Italy on Sept. 12th, 2011, and visiting other cities and countries, such as, Greece, Morroco, and end at Barcelona, Spain. Contact Joann Rimas for more information and if you need more information on our cruise in 2011 at 672-8469 or 672-9203. You can put down a small deposit to reserve your cabin (try to get a cabin in the middle of the ship). Final deadline to pay for the cruise will be on July 1, 2011, or you can make small payments to Joann from now to July 1, 2011. The cruise is open to all Dance Hawaii members, and any friends of Dance Hawaii. Do not have to be a member of Dance Hawaii. JOIN US!
FREE DISCOUNT CARDS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
You can pick up a free discount card for prescription drugs at all of our dance sites and will be available at our Social Dances, too, for our friends who attend.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, July 30th
Susan Tejada of the Honolulu Academy of Arts will be having a dance at their location on Friday, July 30th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. They will have a music dj for dancing, dancing demos, and exhibitions. Lots of parking across the street of Beretania-Victoria-Young St. There is a donation of $10.00 for non-members. For more information, contact Susan Tejada at shenobio@honoluluacademy.org
Saturday, August 7th
The Big Island Dance Club will be having their annual "International Dance" on Saturday, August 7th. If you want to attend, please contact Maurice or Carol Tokuda at 808-936-3665(cell). The event will be held at Uncle Billy's and dinner is about $18.00.
Friday, August 20th
Richard & Lynn Nakamura will be performing at the Chris Bayot "Show Time" Dance on Friday, August 20th, at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $65.00. There will be general dancing, exhibitions, and as usual, a great buffet dinner. Contact Lynn Nakamura at 372-2256 for more information and tickets.
Saturday, August 21st
The International Ballroom Dance, Inc. (IBDI), will be having their 49th Anniversary at the Ala Wai Palladium from 5:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Dance Hawaii members along with the IBDI members will be performing a group dance routine (JIVE) choreographed by Richard & Lynn Nakamura. For more information, and tickets($7.00 presale/$9.00 at the door), contact Maurice at mauricetmorita@gmail.com or 225-0326.
Saturday, August 28th
The Gardenia Dance Club will be having their Anniversary Ball at the Ala Wai Palladium from 6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $7.00 and $9.00 at the door. For tickets, contact Maurice at 225-0326 or at mauricetmorita@gmail.com
Friday, October 1st
The Nifty-50's-60's will be held at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 5:30 p.m. to 12 midnight. Dance Hawaii will be having tables so if you want to sign up, please let Maurice know ASAP. Tickets are $55.00 prior to Sept. 15th, and $65.00 after Sept. 15th. There is a hotel package, too. Make your check payable to Nifty 50's-60's.
Friday, October 29th
Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society will be having their Inaugural Ball on Friday, October 29th, at the Pacific Beach Hotel from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cost of tickets is $55.00 (make checks payable to Pan Pacific) as Dance Hawaii will be making tables to attend. This includes a buffet dinner, general dancing, lots more. See Maurice for tickets.
Saturday, October 30th
The Kauai Ballroom Dance Clubs (Lihue & Hanapepe) will be having their annual dance (usually at the Marriott Hotel). I have not received the information but will be asking the Kauai chapters for more information.
DANCE HAWAII LEARN TO DANCE CLASSES
MONDAY, JULY 26TH
DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
INSTRUCTORS: Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. International Rumba
8:00 p.m International Waltz
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL
6:30 p.m. Registration
Instructors: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
7:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
8:00 p.m. International Tango
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
TUESDAY, JULY 27TH
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu (for Cullen & Cheryl Chong will be on a trip)
8:00 p.m. Argentine Tango by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social Tango by Richard & Cora Nieto
8:00 p.m. American Social Samba by Andy & Monica Pascua
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
First Dance Class begins on August 3rd
THURSDAY, JULY 29TH
DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Rose & Josh Manzano
Instructors: Josh Manzano & Jill Tengan
7:00 p.m. International Tango
8:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
6:00 p.m. Registration / Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
7:00 p.m. International Samba
8:00 p.m. International Foxtrot
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
FRIDAY, JULY 30TH
DANCES AT THE ALA WAI PALLADIUM:
There is an entrance fee for members & non-members
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Pan Pacific & Aloha
SATURDAY, JULY 31ST
DANCES AT THE ALA WAI PALLADIUM:
There is an entrance fee for members & non-members
Friends of Ala Wai
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Divino Ritmo Dance @The Cupola
Just opened the following e-mail from Marie Laderta. She kinda dropped out from my radar for a while but is now getting back her dancing feet. The monthly Last Tuesday Dance at the Cupola is still on tap but let me have her give you the spill with this letter from Yanna and Lucas........
"From the Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, to the Cupola at the Honolulu
Design Center!"
A Message from: Lucas Jaime & Yanna Samkova of Divino Ritmo Dance
We just returned from the Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. We sure had our
work-out climbing the 140 meters to the top (the Cupola). The panoramic view of Rome was breath-taking and well worth it, even though Lucas was at first reluctant to exert the energy that he normally saves for dancing! Well, we are glad to be back after a nice restful vacation and ready to get back into the "swing" of things here at our very own "Cupola," located at the Honolulu Design Center on 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.
Join us this Tuesday, July 27th, from 7-10pm for our Divino Ritmo monthly gathering and dance party! Our party is open to the public! The more the merrier! There's dancing to a live DJ, a mini dance lesson, student demonstrations, AND you can go for broke purchasing ono pupus and a wide variety of drinks at the wine bar! Not to mention, bottles of wine are half price on Tuesday nights! Hope to see you all there!
Aloha,
Lucas & Yanna
(Contact info:
LUCAS: Phone: 1-917-568-3173
Email: divinoritmo@aol.com
YANNA: Phone: 1-732-499-0407
Email: Yannajs@gmail.com)
"From the Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, to the Cupola at the Honolulu
Design Center!"
A Message from: Lucas Jaime & Yanna Samkova of Divino Ritmo Dance
We just returned from the Cupola of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. We sure had our
work-out climbing the 140 meters to the top (the Cupola). The panoramic view of Rome was breath-taking and well worth it, even though Lucas was at first reluctant to exert the energy that he normally saves for dancing! Well, we are glad to be back after a nice restful vacation and ready to get back into the "swing" of things here at our very own "Cupola," located at the Honolulu Design Center on 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.
Join us this Tuesday, July 27th, from 7-10pm for our Divino Ritmo monthly gathering and dance party! Our party is open to the public! The more the merrier! There's dancing to a live DJ, a mini dance lesson, student demonstrations, AND you can go for broke purchasing ono pupus and a wide variety of drinks at the wine bar! Not to mention, bottles of wine are half price on Tuesday nights! Hope to see you all there!
Aloha,
Lucas & Yanna
(Contact info:
LUCAS: Phone: 1-917-568-3173
Email: divinoritmo@aol.com
YANNA: Phone: 1-732-499-0407
Email: Yannajs@gmail.com)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
USA Dance Offering International Dance Lessons
Aloha Students of Dance,
Just got this e-mail from Glenn Okazaki of USA Dance. I think he and Ann Ho are offering a great service to the dancing community. Read on excerpts........
Hi All,
Good news; everyone were quick on their feet and showed up for the Quick Step held on July 3rd , and it quickly became a dashing success. Let me quickly thank all our loyal students and new faces who showed up and quickly signed up for membership too.
Get ready for the Foxtrot on Saturday, July 24 for another great lesson, filled with technique to make dancing (leading/following) easier, proper footwork and exciting classroom work of bronze and silver figures. Technique on all our dance lessons also focuses on movement (body flight), weight distribution and being ‘grounded’.
We have approached a new idea in our class scheduling. We will try it for July and August and see how it works or does not work with the students. Our new schedule is as follows:
July 24……….Foxtrot
August 7……..Waltz
August 28……Tango
We hope to see you this Saturday, July 24th at the Palladium for the Int’l Foxtrot.
Please note that each ‘dance’ class is 1 1/2 hours for each date. In other words, on July 24, we will only be teaching the Int’l Foxtrot with a break in-between for water/practice. The cost for the class is only $5.00, member or non-member.
Registration starts at 12:30p and class begins at 1:00p. Let’s see how many foxes show up for the foxtrot.
Aloha,
Glenn Okazaki
USA Dance Honolulu
Just got this e-mail from Glenn Okazaki of USA Dance. I think he and Ann Ho are offering a great service to the dancing community. Read on excerpts........
Hi All,
Good news; everyone were quick on their feet and showed up for the Quick Step held on July 3rd , and it quickly became a dashing success. Let me quickly thank all our loyal students and new faces who showed up and quickly signed up for membership too.
Get ready for the Foxtrot on Saturday, July 24 for another great lesson, filled with technique to make dancing (leading/following) easier, proper footwork and exciting classroom work of bronze and silver figures. Technique on all our dance lessons also focuses on movement (body flight), weight distribution and being ‘grounded’.
We have approached a new idea in our class scheduling. We will try it for July and August and see how it works or does not work with the students. Our new schedule is as follows:
July 24……….Foxtrot
August 7……..Waltz
August 28……Tango
We hope to see you this Saturday, July 24th at the Palladium for the Int’l Foxtrot.
Please note that each ‘dance’ class is 1 1/2 hours for each date. In other words, on July 24, we will only be teaching the Int’l Foxtrot with a break in-between for water/practice. The cost for the class is only $5.00, member or non-member.
Registration starts at 12:30p and class begins at 1:00p. Let’s see how many foxes show up for the foxtrot.
Aloha,
Glenn Okazaki
USA Dance Honolulu
Monday, July 19, 2010
Goin' Dancing This Week?
Dance Hawaii opens another instructional dance site in East Honolulu tomorrow (Tuesday 7/20) at the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse on Isenberg St. Registration starts at 6PM with Line Dancing; followed by Nightclub 2 Step at 7PM; and Argentine Tango at 8PM. See accompanying announcement for more info.
TUESDAY, JULY 20TH
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
(OFFERING AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES)
6:00 p.m. Registration
Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Cullen & Cheryl Chong
8:00 p.m. Argentine Tango by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
Furlough Friday Dance hosted by Dance Hawaii at Radford High School this Friday (7/23). Good place to socialize, dance, and practice your dancing skills to the danceable music of DeeJay Paul Lee. Admission is monetary donation to Radford HS Athletic Program.
At the Palladium this Saturday (7/24) Ilima Dance Club in B1, and Hawaii Gardenia in B2. Admission.
And on Sunday (7/25) at the Palladium: Swing Dance Club in B2; and Square Wheelers in B1. Admission.
Palladium dancing usally starts at 6PM. Call the Palladium for times.
TUESDAY, JULY 20TH
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
(OFFERING AMERICAN BALLROOM DANCES)
6:00 p.m. Registration
Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Cullen & Cheryl Chong
8:00 p.m. Argentine Tango by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
Furlough Friday Dance hosted by Dance Hawaii at Radford High School this Friday (7/23). Good place to socialize, dance, and practice your dancing skills to the danceable music of DeeJay Paul Lee. Admission is monetary donation to Radford HS Athletic Program.
At the Palladium this Saturday (7/24) Ilima Dance Club in B1, and Hawaii Gardenia in B2. Admission.
And on Sunday (7/25) at the Palladium: Swing Dance Club in B2; and Square Wheelers in B1. Admission.
Palladium dancing usally starts at 6PM. Call the Palladium for times.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Correction to IBDI Dance
Aloha Dancers,
There's a slight correction to the previous blog concerning IBDI dances. Please read on... IBDI dances at the Ala Wai Palladium. Non members pay $6.00 / members pay $3.00 and it costs $10.00 to join IBDI. in the month of a member's birthday, it would be free to the member.
There's a slight correction to the previous blog concerning IBDI dances. Please read on... IBDI dances at the Ala Wai Palladium. Non members pay $6.00 / members pay $3.00 and it costs $10.00 to join IBDI. in the month of a member's birthday, it would be free to the member.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
President's Message
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT THE ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE: Will have our first American Social Ballroom Dance Class on Tuesday, July 20th. This means that the American Ballroom Dance Classes previously held at Washington Middle School on Monday nights will move to Tuesday nights at the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse.
DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL: Will continue on Monday nights but will change to offer for the first time an International Ballroom Dances beginning on Monday, July 19th. Please note the change from American Ballroom Dance Classes to International Ballroom Dance Classes.
SOCIAL DANCE LAST SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 10TH:
Thank you to the 40+ people who attended the Social Dance this past Saturday night and a big thank you to the Music DJ, Andy Pascua. Many thanks to James Brierly and others who helped set up and for everyone who helped clean up. As always, the food was terrific. We collected $49.00 to will benefit the Radford High School Athletic Program.
MCDONALD'S COUPONS:
DANCE HAWAII sells the McDonald's Coupons for $5.00 and $3.00 benefits the Ronald McDonald House & $2.00 benefits Dance Hawaii. The McDonald's coupons are open to anyone who wants to purchase the $5.00 coupon book which as about $16.00 worth of coupons. Great for high school students, children and grand kids who enjoy going to McDonald's and even for adults who enjoy their food. Check at the registration tables at all dance class sites and at the Social Dances at Radford High School. Checks may be made payable to DANCE ALIAMANU.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE, INC. (IBDI) 49TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Ala Wai Palladium
5:30 p.m to 10:00 p.m. (Mini Bentos served at 5:30 p.m.)
6:00 p.m Doors Open
Exhibitions-Door Prizes-Refreshments
PreSale: $7.00 (Checks may be made payable to IBDI, Inc.)
$9.00 at the door, no bento
Contact Maurice if you want to attend and need tickets at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com
NIFTY 50'S/60'S
Friday, Octobe 1, 2010
Pacific Beach Hotel
5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m
Presale: $55.00 by September 15th
$65.00 at door
(See Maurice if you want to attend at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com
PAN PACIFIC BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY 36TH INAUGURAL BALL
Friday, October 29, 2010
Pacific Beach Hotel
6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner / Dancing/ More
COST: $55.00 (Checks may be made payable to Pan Pacific)
Contact Maurice if you want to attend and need tickets at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com
DANCE HAWAII 2ND CHARITY & ANNIVERSARY BALL
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Pacific Beach Hotel
5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner / Exhibitions / Silent Auction / Many More Surprises
Cost: To be announced
DANCE HAWAII / IBDI GRAND MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Fly to Venice, Italy, and cruise to Morroco, Greece, and World Champion 2010 Soccer Champs-Barcelona, Spain
12 days cruise - Sept. 15 to 26, 2011 (approximate dates)
Contact Maurice if you want to attend via email to mauricetmorita@gmail.com
(So far around 16-20 IBDI members - 40 + Dance Hawaii members)
MONDAY, JULY 12TH
DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL
(1ST DANCE CLASS-3RD QUARTER)
INSTRUCTORS: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
6:30 p.m. Open School / Registration
7:00 p.m. International Cha C
8:00 p.m. International Tango
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(FIRST DANCE CLASS-3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration - James Brierly
Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social Tango by Richard & Cora Nieto
8:00 p.m. American Social Samba by Andy & Monica Pascua
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
1ST DANCE CLASS - WILL BEGIN ON JULY 20TH
DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
1ST DANCE CLASS - WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 3RD
THURSDAY, JULY 15TH
DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
(2ND DANCE CLASS - 3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration by Melvin Nakagawa
Line Dancing by Josh & Rose Manzano
Instructors: Josh Manzano & Jill Tengan
7:00 p.m. International Tango
8:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
(2ND DANCE CLASS - 3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration by James Briery
LIne Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
7:00 p.m. International Samba
8:00 p.m. International Foxtrot
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
SATURDAY, JULY 17TH
IBDI Social Dance at the Ala Wai Palladium
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m
Cost: $6.00 for non-members / FREE for members
(You can join IBDI at the registration table for $10.00 per year per person/ your entrance to their dances would be free)
DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL: Will continue on Monday nights but will change to offer for the first time an International Ballroom Dances beginning on Monday, July 19th. Please note the change from American Ballroom Dance Classes to International Ballroom Dance Classes.
SOCIAL DANCE LAST SATURDAY NIGHT, JULY 10TH:
Thank you to the 40+ people who attended the Social Dance this past Saturday night and a big thank you to the Music DJ, Andy Pascua. Many thanks to James Brierly and others who helped set up and for everyone who helped clean up. As always, the food was terrific. We collected $49.00 to will benefit the Radford High School Athletic Program.
MCDONALD'S COUPONS:
DANCE HAWAII sells the McDonald's Coupons for $5.00 and $3.00 benefits the Ronald McDonald House & $2.00 benefits Dance Hawaii. The McDonald's coupons are open to anyone who wants to purchase the $5.00 coupon book which as about $16.00 worth of coupons. Great for high school students, children and grand kids who enjoy going to McDonald's and even for adults who enjoy their food. Check at the registration tables at all dance class sites and at the Social Dances at Radford High School. Checks may be made payable to DANCE ALIAMANU.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE, INC. (IBDI) 49TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Ala Wai Palladium
5:30 p.m to 10:00 p.m. (Mini Bentos served at 5:30 p.m.)
6:00 p.m Doors Open
Exhibitions-Door Prizes-Refreshments
PreSale: $7.00 (Checks may be made payable to IBDI, Inc.)
$9.00 at the door, no bento
Contact Maurice if you want to attend and need tickets at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com
NIFTY 50'S/60'S
Friday, Octobe 1, 2010
Pacific Beach Hotel
5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m
Presale: $55.00 by September 15th
$65.00 at door
(See Maurice if you want to attend at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com
PAN PACIFIC BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY 36TH INAUGURAL BALL
Friday, October 29, 2010
Pacific Beach Hotel
6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner / Dancing/ More
COST: $55.00 (Checks may be made payable to Pan Pacific)
Contact Maurice if you want to attend and need tickets at 225-0326 or mauricetmorita@gmail.com
DANCE HAWAII 2ND CHARITY & ANNIVERSARY BALL
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Pacific Beach Hotel
5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Buffet Dinner / Exhibitions / Silent Auction / Many More Surprises
Cost: To be announced
DANCE HAWAII / IBDI GRAND MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE
Fly to Venice, Italy, and cruise to Morroco, Greece, and World Champion 2010 Soccer Champs-Barcelona, Spain
12 days cruise - Sept. 15 to 26, 2011 (approximate dates)
Contact Maurice if you want to attend via email to mauricetmorita@gmail.com
(So far around 16-20 IBDI members - 40 + Dance Hawaii members)
MONDAY, JULY 12TH
DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL
(1ST DANCE CLASS-3RD QUARTER)
INSTRUCTORS: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
6:30 p.m. Open School / Registration
7:00 p.m. International Cha C
8:00 p.m. International Tango
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(FIRST DANCE CLASS-3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration - James Brierly
Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social Tango by Richard & Cora Nieto
8:00 p.m. American Social Samba by Andy & Monica Pascua
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
1ST DANCE CLASS - WILL BEGIN ON JULY 20TH
DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
1ST DANCE CLASS - WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 3RD
THURSDAY, JULY 15TH
DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
(2ND DANCE CLASS - 3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration by Melvin Nakagawa
Line Dancing by Josh & Rose Manzano
Instructors: Josh Manzano & Jill Tengan
7:00 p.m. International Tango
8:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
(2ND DANCE CLASS - 3RD QUARTER)
6:00 p.m. Registration by James Briery
LIne Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
7:00 p.m. International Samba
8:00 p.m. International Foxtrot
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
SATURDAY, JULY 17TH
IBDI Social Dance at the Ala Wai Palladium
6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m
Cost: $6.00 for non-members / FREE for members
(You can join IBDI at the registration table for $10.00 per year per person/ your entrance to their dances would be free)
Friday, July 02, 2010
More Dancing This Weekend
No forget tonight's Furlough Friday Social Dance at Radford HS cafeteria hosted by Dance Hawaii. Starts at 7PM.
Thrown into the mix for this Saturday (6/3) HBDA Dance at the Palladium (6:30 PM) and ContraDance at the Kapiolani Community College chapel (7:30 PM). And on Sunday (6/4), Swing Dance at the Palladium (6 PM).
Thrown into the mix for this Saturday (6/3) HBDA Dance at the Palladium (6:30 PM) and ContraDance at the Kapiolani Community College chapel (7:30 PM). And on Sunday (6/4), Swing Dance at the Palladium (6 PM).
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Just Dance @Aloha Activity Center
Looking for a dance venue in July? Coming on the second Saturday in July, Aloha Activity Center will feature "JUST DANCE" for 7 bucks and parking is FREE. Check out the poster on right for more info. There's also contact numbers if you need to contact Carolyn, Shari, or Randy.
(Left click on poster to zoom in)
Monday, June 21, 2010
Revised Dance Hawaii 3rd Quarter Dance Classes
MONDAY NIGHTS
1. DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL will turn into an INTERNATIONAL DANCE CLASSES beginning from July 19th. Classes will be International Waltz & Rumba and the instructors will be Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui. This will be our first International Dance Class in the Honolulu area. We will have registration and line dancing from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. At 7 p.m. will be the International Waltz and at 8 p.m. the International Rumba.
TUESDAY NIGHTS
2. DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE will be our AMERICAN SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES formerly taught at Washington Middle School on Monday nights. The two dance classes will be Night Club 2 Step at 7 p.m. taught by Cullen & Cheryl Chong and at 8 p.m., Argentina Tango taught by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu. This is a new dance site for Dance Hawaii. Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. The first class will be on July 20th.
THURSDAY NIGHTS
3. DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (located right below of the Oahu Filipino Center as you head pass the Chervon Service Station and across of the Waipahu
Library. This will be an International Dance Class with Waipahu favorite son, Josh Manzano and Jill Tengan who will teach at 7 p.m. International Cha Cha and at 8 p.m. International Quickstep. We will be having registration and line dancing by Josh's Grandmother, Rose Manzano from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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3RD QUARTER DANCE CLASSES (JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER)
MONDAY NIGHTS
DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL
Dance Classes Dates: July 12, 19, 26; August 9, 16, 23, 30; September 13, 20 - Appreciation Dinner
Instructors: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
8:00 p.m. International Tango
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dance Classes Dates: July 19, 26; August 9, 16, 23, 30; September 13, 20, 27-Appreciation Dinner
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
Instructors: Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui
7:00 p.m. International Waltz
8:00 p.m. International Rumba
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
TUESDAY NIGHTS
DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
Dance Classes Dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14, 21, 28-Appreciation Dinner
Instructors: Frank & Lani Sierra
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. American Social Waltz
8:00 p.m. American Social Mambo
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dance Classes Dates: July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7-Appreciation Dinner
6:00 p.m.Registration & Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social Tango by Richard & Cora Nieto
8:00 p.m. American Social Samba by Andy & Monica Pascua
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
Dance Classes Dates: July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14-Appreciation Dinner
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Cullen & Cheryl Chong
8:00 p.m. Argentina Tango by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
THURSDAY NIGHTS
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
DANCE CLASS DATES: July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19; September 2, 9-Appreciation Dinner
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. International Samba
8:00 p.m. International Foxtrot
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Dance Class Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 2-Appreciation Dinner
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Rose Manzano
7:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
8:00 p.m. International Quickstep
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
1. DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL will turn into an INTERNATIONAL DANCE CLASSES beginning from July 19th. Classes will be International Waltz & Rumba and the instructors will be Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui. This will be our first International Dance Class in the Honolulu area. We will have registration and line dancing from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. At 7 p.m. will be the International Waltz and at 8 p.m. the International Rumba.
TUESDAY NIGHTS
2. DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE will be our AMERICAN SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES formerly taught at Washington Middle School on Monday nights. The two dance classes will be Night Club 2 Step at 7 p.m. taught by Cullen & Cheryl Chong and at 8 p.m., Argentina Tango taught by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu. This is a new dance site for Dance Hawaii. Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. The first class will be on July 20th.
THURSDAY NIGHTS
3. DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (located right below of the Oahu Filipino Center as you head pass the Chervon Service Station and across of the Waipahu
Library. This will be an International Dance Class with Waipahu favorite son, Josh Manzano and Jill Tengan who will teach at 7 p.m. International Cha Cha and at 8 p.m. International Quickstep. We will be having registration and line dancing by Josh's Grandmother, Rose Manzano from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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3RD QUARTER DANCE CLASSES (JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER)
MONDAY NIGHTS
DANCE KANEOHE AT KAPUNAHALA SCHOOL
Dance Classes Dates: July 12, 19, 26; August 9, 16, 23, 30; September 13, 20 - Appreciation Dinner
Instructors: Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
8:00 p.m. International Tango
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE HONOLULU AT WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dance Classes Dates: July 19, 26; August 9, 16, 23, 30; September 13, 20, 27-Appreciation Dinner
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Roxanne Kaino
Instructors: Reggie Gascon & Gayle Kawahakui
7:00 p.m. International Waltz
8:00 p.m. International Rumba
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
TUESDAY NIGHTS
DANCE HAWAII KAI AT KOKO HEAD SCHOOL
Dance Classes Dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14, 21, 28-Appreciation Dinner
Instructors: Frank & Lani Sierra
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. American Social Waltz
8:00 p.m. American Social Mambo
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dance Classes Dates: July 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7-Appreciation Dinner
6:00 p.m.Registration & Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. American Social Tango by Richard & Cora Nieto
8:00 p.m. American Social Samba by Andy & Monica Pascua
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE ST. LOUIS AT ST. LOUIS ALUMNI CLUBHOUSE
Dance Classes Dates: July 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14-Appreciation Dinner
6:30 p.m. Registration
7:00 p.m. Night Club 2 Step by Cullen & Cheryl Chong
8:00 p.m. Argentina Tango by Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
THURSDAY NIGHTS
DANCE ALIAMANU AT ALIAMANU MIDDLE SCHOOL
DANCE CLASS DATES: July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19; September 2, 9-Appreciation Dinner
Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Kevin & Margaret Yee
7:00 p.m. International Samba
8:00 p.m. International Foxtrot
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
DANCE WAIPAHU AT WAIPAHU UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Dance Class Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26; September 2-Appreciation Dinner
6:00 p.m. Registration & Line Dancing by Rose Manzano
7:00 p.m. International Cha Cha
8:00 p.m. International Quickstep
9:00 p.m. Dance Class Ends
Sunday, June 20, 2010
New Dance Hawaii Location In East Honolulu
The fast growing Dance Hawaii (aka Dance Aliamanu) is expanding their reach in East Honolulu. The new location to open in the 3rd Quarter is the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse on Isenberg St. It's in the same building as "Da Kitchen" next to the First Hawaiian Bank. Here's an excerpt from Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita.....
For the 3rd Quarter (July-August-September), we will be adding two NEW dance locations as follows:
1. Monday Nights: Dance Honolulu at Washington Middle School will become our International Ballroom Dance Class site which will begin on July 26 to September 2. Our American Social Ballroom Dance Class will move to Tuesday nights at St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse (see #2 below).
2. Tuesday Nights: Dance St Louis, our American Social Dance Classes held at Washington Middle School will meet at the St Louis Alumni Clubhouse on Isenberg (next to Maple Gardens/across of old Honolulu Stadium-now a park. Parking is available in the St. Louis Clubhouse (enjoy a dinner at the "DA KITCHEN" before the dance class. Parking will be available at the First Hawaiian Bank next to the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse (St Louis will give you a stub to put in the parking box of your stall #). Classes will begin on July 20th to September 14th from 7 to 9 p.m. St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse is air-conditioned.
Editor's note: Dance Hawaii Kai 3rd Quarter dance class will start on Tuesday, August 3rd at Koko Head Elementary School. The school cafeteria will be closed during the month of July for maintenanc work.
For the 3rd Quarter (July-August-September), we will be adding two NEW dance locations as follows:
1. Monday Nights: Dance Honolulu at Washington Middle School will become our International Ballroom Dance Class site which will begin on July 26 to September 2. Our American Social Ballroom Dance Class will move to Tuesday nights at St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse (see #2 below).
2. Tuesday Nights: Dance St Louis, our American Social Dance Classes held at Washington Middle School will meet at the St Louis Alumni Clubhouse on Isenberg (next to Maple Gardens/across of old Honolulu Stadium-now a park. Parking is available in the St. Louis Clubhouse (enjoy a dinner at the "DA KITCHEN" before the dance class. Parking will be available at the First Hawaiian Bank next to the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse (St Louis will give you a stub to put in the parking box of your stall #). Classes will begin on July 20th to September 14th from 7 to 9 p.m. St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse is air-conditioned.
Editor's note: Dance Hawaii Kai 3rd Quarter dance class will start on Tuesday, August 3rd at Koko Head Elementary School. The school cafeteria will be closed during the month of July for maintenanc work.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Rising From The Ashes
Aloha Dancers,
Dancing In The Dark was put to sleep early this month by me but the originator of this blogsite (Joe Martel) has requested to reactivate it and ask to take over the site. It had been an exciting ride for me to share news of dancing in our community with you on Dancing In The Dark while it was alive and well. Joe will sign in as Guest Author and gradually take over as Administrator of Dancing In The Dark. Surf URL: http://kokoheadside.blogspot.com to see Dancing In The Dark.
Frank
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Matsuri Hawaii Goodwill Dance Update
Thanks to Ki and Nancy Shen for sending me this updated poster. The change is that there won't be a Live Band from Japan. In place will be a DeeJay .. that's good, and a Singer from Japan ... that's good,too! Come and enjoy the experience.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Dance Hawaii Prez Maurice Morita's Message
WASABI FUNDRAISER SUCCESSFUL
Nearly 400 Dance Hawaii members, other dance clubs members, family,and friends popped in to our 1st WASABI FUNDRAISER at Aliamanu Middle School cafeteria.
Decorations chair Cora Nieto & her committee members (balloon girl Lucille Nakamoto) did an excellent job(we had a lot of good comments as to how we decorated the cafeteria); Thank you to the members who came out at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday to set up for the night's event. GOOD JOB GANG!
Sharon Nakai, Refreshments Chair, and her committee members (including her classmates) did a good job taking care of the sandwiches, chili and rice/hot dog, many desserts, etc. The members as well as our friends(Aiea Ballroom Dance Club Arthur & Joan Oda-owners of the New Aala Bakery in Liliha) came through with more refreshments that killed our worries if we would have enough refreshments (Thank you members & friends). To Rudy Luat, Pan Pacific President, for obtaining the New Aala Bakery donation.
Sisters Harriet Kihara & Marion Iwasaki for taking cafe of the registration table making sure everyone got tagged with a red wrist band, For many members who help the "two sisters," thank you very much.
Tony Alcover and his crew for taking care of the parking ( the parking lot was filled all the way to the Salt Lake Library. Good job Tony and gang.
Chris Ano and his two good lookiing sons and the rest of our members and friends for setting up and cleaning up. Terrific Job! I cannot leave out the two key guys,
Chair Melvin Nakagawa & Vice Chair James Brierly. Good Job Mel & Jim! Mel Nakagawa has to be the top ticket seller, who sold nearly 100 tickets at the WASABI shows at various sites prior to our event on June 5th and who took care of the finances as Treasurer, too. Jim Brierly was also in charge of "Ticket Distribution". To the many members who helped sell tickets to their friends and family members. Good job gang!
For our Music DJ Andy Pascua who played dance music for us during the WASABI breaks.
Of course, the main stars of this event, the members of WASABI and their leader, Doreen Nakamoto! We had a special guest singer, Nick Sierra, son of instructors Frank & Lani Sierra.
DA WINAS of the best dress looking nifty 50's & 60's - $25.00 gift certificates to Deanie Bates, President of he Aiea Ballroom Dance Club; Junie Sato; and Sharon Nakai.
Don't miss "WASABI II COMING IN THE NEAR FUTURE!
VISIT FRANK SIERRA BLOG: http://getdancing.blogspot.com/ and JIMBO JOHNSON BLOG: http://islandball.blogspot.com/ of pictures from Saturday night WASABI Fundraiser.
Once again, thanks to the many members, and friends who supported our 1st WASABI Fundraiser!
SHEN YUAN PERFORMING ARTS SHOW
The 12 members who attended the Shen Yuan Performing Arts Show on Friday, June 4th, enjoyed the many talented Chinese singers and dancers. It was very entertaining and hope some of you went to today's show.
Visit Frank Sierra's blog on the Shen Yuan at http://getdancing.blogspot.com/
SOCIAL DANCE AT RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Music DJ will be Mike Chinen! We will have our next Social Dance this Saturday, June 12th, at Radford High School Cafeteria from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Please come and meet new friends, and to practice your dance steps. Social Dances are on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month till August, 2010.
From September to December, we will be having Social Dancing at Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. When UH football starts in September, Radford High uses their parking lot for the UH football games.
Nearly 400 Dance Hawaii members, other dance clubs members, family,and friends popped in to our 1st WASABI FUNDRAISER at Aliamanu Middle School cafeteria.
Decorations chair Cora Nieto & her committee members (balloon girl Lucille Nakamoto) did an excellent job(we had a lot of good comments as to how we decorated the cafeteria); Thank you to the members who came out at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday to set up for the night's event. GOOD JOB GANG!
Sharon Nakai, Refreshments Chair, and her committee members (including her classmates) did a good job taking care of the sandwiches, chili and rice/hot dog, many desserts, etc. The members as well as our friends(Aiea Ballroom Dance Club Arthur & Joan Oda-owners of the New Aala Bakery in Liliha) came through with more refreshments that killed our worries if we would have enough refreshments (Thank you members & friends). To Rudy Luat, Pan Pacific President, for obtaining the New Aala Bakery donation.
Sisters Harriet Kihara & Marion Iwasaki for taking cafe of the registration table making sure everyone got tagged with a red wrist band, For many members who help the "two sisters," thank you very much.
Tony Alcover and his crew for taking care of the parking ( the parking lot was filled all the way to the Salt Lake Library. Good job Tony and gang.
Chris Ano and his two good lookiing sons and the rest of our members and friends for setting up and cleaning up. Terrific Job! I cannot leave out the two key guys,
Chair Melvin Nakagawa & Vice Chair James Brierly. Good Job Mel & Jim! Mel Nakagawa has to be the top ticket seller, who sold nearly 100 tickets at the WASABI shows at various sites prior to our event on June 5th and who took care of the finances as Treasurer, too. Jim Brierly was also in charge of "Ticket Distribution". To the many members who helped sell tickets to their friends and family members. Good job gang!
For our Music DJ Andy Pascua who played dance music for us during the WASABI breaks.
Of course, the main stars of this event, the members of WASABI and their leader, Doreen Nakamoto! We had a special guest singer, Nick Sierra, son of instructors Frank & Lani Sierra.
DA WINAS of the best dress looking nifty 50's & 60's - $25.00 gift certificates to Deanie Bates, President of he Aiea Ballroom Dance Club; Junie Sato; and Sharon Nakai.
Don't miss "WASABI II COMING IN THE NEAR FUTURE!
VISIT FRANK SIERRA BLOG: http://getdancing.blogspot.com/ and JIMBO JOHNSON BLOG: http://islandball.blogspot.com/ of pictures from Saturday night WASABI Fundraiser.
Once again, thanks to the many members, and friends who supported our 1st WASABI Fundraiser!
SHEN YUAN PERFORMING ARTS SHOW
The 12 members who attended the Shen Yuan Performing Arts Show on Friday, June 4th, enjoyed the many talented Chinese singers and dancers. It was very entertaining and hope some of you went to today's show.
Visit Frank Sierra's blog on the Shen Yuan at http://getdancing.blogspot.com/
SOCIAL DANCE AT RADFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Music DJ will be Mike Chinen! We will have our next Social Dance this Saturday, June 12th, at Radford High School Cafeteria from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Please come and meet new friends, and to practice your dance steps. Social Dances are on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month till August, 2010.
From September to December, we will be having Social Dancing at Aliamanu Middle School Cafeteria on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. When UH football starts in September, Radford High uses their parking lot for the UH football games.
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Shen Yun Performing Arts Spectacular
Wow! What a performance..it was awesome! Last night (Friday), Lani and I along with 10 other members of Dance Hawaii (aka Dance Aliamanu) went to see the opening of Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Neal Blaisdel Concert Hall. Thanks to Maurice Morita, President of Dance Hawaii...he was able to get all 12 of us discount tickets in row "O" just behind the $115 section. And the seats were perfect since they were smack in the middle, giving us a clear view of the performance.
According to its publication, "Shen Yu brings together leading dancers, choreographers, vocalists, and musicians (their very own)from around the world to create an experience that will not only be beautiful and memoriable, but also enriching and uplifting." And it most certainly lived up to it as we enjoyed the non-stop 2 hour fast paced beautiful art work of classical Chinese dancing. Two EmCees guided the audience through out the entire show (20 Acts)...one spoke in Chinese while the other interpreted in English. They were lively and at times put a touch of humor in introducing the next act which brought laughter and applauses. There was a 15 minute intermission after the first hour which was a welcomed break. Truly, the performers were in top shape and very disciplined. Where can you find 22 young ladies and 18 young men wearing colorful costumes all performing in perfect unison......dancing with props, too? Each act had a story... a cultural meaning as Shen Yun puts it..."to reclaim and renew the divinely-inspired cultural heritage of humanity". The music by the live orchestra was capitivating almost like inviting the audience to be part of the show. There were vocal soloist also...a Soprano, a Tenor. and a Baritone, and an Erhu Soloist which were a good fit...strong and persuasive. The cinematography was another amazing part of the show...the way it blended with the actual performers and the act. I should stop here since I don't want to give too much away. You gotta to see Shen Yun Performing Arts spectacular yourself to believe that it is an awesome stage show to ever come to Honolulu.
After leaving the Blaisdel Concert Hall, 10 of us met at Zippy's for a late dinner and talk story. Must've been close to midnight when we broke up to go home.
According to its publication, "Shen Yu brings together leading dancers, choreographers, vocalists, and musicians (their very own)from around the world to create an experience that will not only be beautiful and memoriable, but also enriching and uplifting." And it most certainly lived up to it as we enjoyed the non-stop 2 hour fast paced beautiful art work of classical Chinese dancing. Two EmCees guided the audience through out the entire show (20 Acts)...one spoke in Chinese while the other interpreted in English. They were lively and at times put a touch of humor in introducing the next act which brought laughter and applauses. There was a 15 minute intermission after the first hour which was a welcomed break. Truly, the performers were in top shape and very disciplined. Where can you find 22 young ladies and 18 young men wearing colorful costumes all performing in perfect unison......dancing with props, too? Each act had a story... a cultural meaning as Shen Yun puts it..."to reclaim and renew the divinely-inspired cultural heritage of humanity". The music by the live orchestra was capitivating almost like inviting the audience to be part of the show. There were vocal soloist also...a Soprano, a Tenor. and a Baritone, and an Erhu Soloist which were a good fit...strong and persuasive. The cinematography was another amazing part of the show...the way it blended with the actual performers and the act. I should stop here since I don't want to give too much away. You gotta to see Shen Yun Performing Arts spectacular yourself to believe that it is an awesome stage show to ever come to Honolulu.
After leaving the Blaisdel Concert Hall, 10 of us met at Zippy's for a late dinner and talk story. Must've been close to midnight when we broke up to go home.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Dance Hawaii Kai Last Dance & Potluck
Our Dance Hawaii Kai Foxtrot and Swing classes concluded with a potluck last night. It was billed as the last dance class and potluck for this 2nd quarter but the onolicious food was too much to resist.
It was a small turnout because many students were away on summer trips but it gave us the chance to sit on one long table and chat about other things than about dancing. Pancit, pork & chicken adobo, lumpia, mochi rice, honey glazed shrimps with walnut, smoked cornbeef, fresh fruits and more...too much that the students decided to forego the dance lessons to feast and talk story. Instead Lani gave a quick lesson on Mambo #5 Line Dance which brought a good ending to the evening.
Before closing shop, Lani and I received leis and tokens of appreciation from Maurice and Gilda. We're looking forward to the 3rd quarter dance classes in Social Waltz and Mambo starting on August 3.
It was a small turnout because many students were away on summer trips but it gave us the chance to sit on one long table and chat about other things than about dancing. Pancit, pork & chicken adobo, lumpia, mochi rice, honey glazed shrimps with walnut, smoked cornbeef, fresh fruits and more...too much that the students decided to forego the dance lessons to feast and talk story. Instead Lani gave a quick lesson on Mambo #5 Line Dance which brought a good ending to the evening.
Before closing shop, Lani and I received leis and tokens of appreciation from Maurice and Gilda. We're looking forward to the 3rd quarter dance classes in Social Waltz and Mambo starting on August 3.
Boogie To Live Band Music This Month
If the sound of Live Band Music energizes you that you want to scorch the dance floor then here's a reminder: Dance Hawaii hosting a dance this Saturday (6/5) at Aliamanu Middle School. I hear from those in the know that WASABI belts out some awesome 50's and 60's tunes. And the bonus is that Dance Hawaii DeeJay Andy Pascua will be filling in with his great danceable music when WASABI takes a break. Non-stop dancing from 6 to 11PM.
(Left click on poster to zoom in)
Then more Live Band sounds coming our way on June 18 at the Matsuri Hawaii Goodwill Dance hosted by Grace Nohara. Get your tickets early for a night of Social Dancing, Buffet Dinner, and Dance Exhibitions. Don't know yet what's on the agenda but I heard that a terrific group of dancers from Waipahu that appeals to the audience will be performing in the showcase. See poster for more info.
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