IBDI 2013 2nd Term Dance Class Schedule





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Divino Ritmo Monthly Social @The Cupola

Divino Ritmo's Social Dance at the CUPOLA - Tuesday, February 26th

Celebrate Red, Valentine's, Love, Friendship, Year of the Snake, Birthdays, Good Luck & Prosperity, you name it, we'll celebrate it at our Cupola dance this Tuesday, February 26th, 6:30p-9:30p.

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

Come have a fun night out and rock to the live music of Jesse Gonzales. Ono food and beverages for purchase. Discounted pupus if you order by 7p.

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

Maui Mayor's Kokua Ball

March 9, 2013 – The Mayor Arakawa Community Kokua Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency is hosting the Mayor’s Kokua Ball, a fund raiser for the private charity on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm at the King Kamehameha Golf Course, Waikapu. “We are grateful to have Hollywood Film Producer & Financier, Ryan Kavanaugh, CEO of Relativity Media as our Honorary Chairperson,” explains Event Chairperson, Rita O’Connor.

This elegant evening features a celebrity-style red carpet walk with complimentary portrait photographs and a champagne greeting during the No-Host Cocktail Hour with live music. Guests, along with the “beautiful people” and undisclosed celebrities attending the event will also have an opportunity to bid on stunning artwork donated by a select group of Maui’s talented artists during the Silent Art Auction, as well as purchase tickets for a deluxe luxury raffle package. The Reception is followed by Chef Munoz’s award-winning cuisine with music and entertainment by Déjà vu Band, Aloha Ballroom Dance Academy, Maui’s own “Marilyn Monroe,” Emcee Mr. Charles Cook and open dancing throughout the evening – all for a great cause! Attire is elegant (at the Guests’ discretion).

Sponsorship tables are limited – Reserve now! For more information about the Mayor’s Kokua Ball and ticket purchases, please contact Event Chairperson, Rita O’Connor: 808.344.4452 or ritaoc808@gmail.com. To become a friend and support of the Mayor Arakawa Community Kokua Fund please visit their website at www.KokuaFund.com.                                             

 

Dance Magic 808 Sweetheart Ball

Aloha Everyone,

In preparation for our Sweetheart Ball - Dance Extravaganza this coming Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the palladium, we are updating our membership list. The list will be used at the reception desk to check-in everyone. Members are free. Guest charges $5.00.

We have not passed out all the membership cards and it can be picked up at the dance but you won't need the membership card to attend our dance events, classes or practices.

If you are not a member and would like to join us, please see the attachment for the membership form. If you will be mailing the form to us, please do so by Wednesday, Feb. 20 so that we'll receive it by Friday and can add you to the membership list. It'll be faster to check-in on Feb. 23 if your name is on the list, but if you can't mail it out by Wednesday, you can also pay for membership at the Ball on Feb. 23.

We have over 150 members and many of our members are members of other dance organizations. We and some of our regular members are also members of other organizations that have dances at the palladium. We encourage everyone to support the other dance clubs at the palladium. It's a lot of fun dancing at the palladium and the clubs do their best to make it enjoyable for everyone.

Please see the attachment for the palladium schedule for the free class (Mar. 3) and free practices for Feb. and Mar. for our members. Also see the attachment for Las Vegas.(please surf to www.dancemagic808.com to view attachments).

We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday at the Sweetheart Ball. It'll be a fun evening so if you want to, you can dress up as if you are going to a "Ball".

Please check our website www.dancemagic808.com that was created and is being continually updated by Noli Boado. He has done a fantastic job and we really appreciate all his help. Thank you Noli.

If you have any questions, please contact us via phone, text messaging, or email.

Mahalo for all your support.
Richard & Lynn Nakamura
cell phone 372-2256 (Lynn)www.dancemagic808.com

Hawaii Gardenia Circle 2013 Latin Festival

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Hi Frank,
How are you and Lani? Happy Belated New Year!!
Could you please post the attached flier on you blog. It is Hawaii Gardenia Circle's Annual Latin Festival held at the Ala Wai Golf Course (Palladium) on March 16th, 2013.

Thanks you and if any of your students are interest in attending please have them contact me at 223-8052 for tickets.

Have a good day and see you on the 23rd of February....Dance Magic 808 dance.
Gayle

USA Dance Latin Workshop

Aloha,

Get ready for two great workshops by Stephan Krauel and Denise Jordaine Krauel, coming your way this month, Saturday afternoon, February 23 and Tuesday evening, February 26.

The last workshop with Stephan and Denise was a smashing success! By request, we have invited them once again for a workshop on International Tango and International Cha Cha Cha. Stephan’s explanations for techniques are the greatest that all will be able to understand. No one else in Honolulu, gives such techniques.

See poster for information on dates and costs. Please note on the attached flyer, the special price for two workshops.

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Come on and join us and learn great techniques. We have asked Stephan & Denise to present to us the basics in movement and a ‘light’ amalgamation to work on. Be a USA Dance member, and enjoy all the savings from these great workshops. $25 per year membership, with your anniversary date when you enrolled, not expiration at end of year. You will have unbelievable savings from the workshops we present and the free social dances we have. Our mission is to promote ballroom dancing for everyone, and we are doing it by giving back to our membership, and not just taking!

See you at the workshop!

Glenn Okazaki

USA Dance Honolulu

USA Dance International Foxtrot Class

Aloha, This Saturday, join us in our new class on the International Foxtrot. As always we will have a short basic amalgamation that will excite you. This class will be loaded with technique. We will focus on proper footwork, position and a lot of repetition for muscle memory. Join us for a fun class in the Foxtrot. You will always learn something new at our class. See attached poster for information.. Glenn Okazaki USA Dance Honolulu.

Dance Magic 808 News

Aloha Everyone,

There is a lot of information for you so please read this email. We don't want you to miss out on some dance events.

If you haven't joined us yet, it's not too late to become a member of Dance Magic 808for 2013.

Annual membership fee is $10 (Jan. - Dec. 31, 2013). See attached membership form.

Members will be able to attend some dances, classes, and practices at the palladium free of charge.

For non-members, future event (after Feb. 23, 2013) charges may range from $5 - $10 at the palladium.

Our first free social dance for members will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. See info below.

Dance Magic 808's Sweetheart Ball "Dance Extravaganza" - Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 6pm - 9:30pm

Dance Music by Henry Lee - Palladium (full ballroom) - Free for members.

Come & join us for an evening of great dancing. Members, join us in participating in the Dance Extravaganza. There will be 4 latin dances & 4 ballroom dances. Particpants must dance at least 2 dances. Please advise me if you would like to participate. It's open to all members. We want to encourage all to participate, so please let us know if you would like to participate. It'll be a fun evening for everyone. Deadline to advise me (Lynn) via email, text, or phone is Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 by 11:30pm.

Mahalo for your participation.

If you are free on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, the City & County of Honolulu is having their annual Valentine's Ball at the palladium. Advance Purchase Cost: $10 with bento / there will be exhibitions and lots of general dancing.

We will be performing our new quickstep routine and we hope you'll be able to come and support us.

Contact me (Lynn - cell 372-2256) for tickets. We still have some tickets available and will be at IBDI's dance on Feb. 1

if you would like to purchase a ticket. Please wear your purple Dance Magic 808 shirt.

This Friday, Feb. 1, is IBDI's Social Dance at the palladium (full ballroom) - 6:30pm - 9:45pm

If you are a member of IBDI here is the cost for the social dance. Members' fee: $3.00 / Non-Members: $6.00

This is a birthday dance so if you have a birthday this month, you can attend this dance free of charge.

Come and Join us at IBDI. We'll be there practicing and enjoying everyone's company.

Dance Magic 808 would like to help the sell tickets for the following dance events.

If you would like to join us, please contact us via email, phone or text (see end of email for contact information).

Friday, March 15, 2013 - IBDI's Inaugural Ball - Pacific Beach Hotel - 6pm - 11:30pm - Cost: $60.00

Delicious Buffet, Exciting Exhibitions, and lots of general dancing. Please see me (Lynn) for tickets.

We will be making a table or two for this event. Let us know asap if you would like to join us. We will be performing for IBDI.

Saturday, March 23, 2013 - Ilima Ballroom Dance Club's 30th Anniversary Ball

Palladium (full ballroom) - 5:30pm - 9:45pm

Food served from 5:30pm - 7:30pm / Presale $8.00 /At the door $10.00 /Exhibitions & General Dancing.

Please see me (Lynn) for tickets. We will be performing for Ilima.

Dance Magic 808's Las Vegas Showcase - Sunday, April 28, 2013 - Sam's Town Hotel & Casino - from 6pm - 11:00 pm. Cost $55.00 includes buffet dinner, some exhibitions, and lots of general dancing. Don't miss out on this exciting trip to Las Vegas. We will also be attending the college competitons on Friday, April 26 ($5.00) & Saturday, April 27 ($10.00) at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). For the Las Vegas package with Vacations Hawaii, please contact Roy Hamasaki at (808) 220-9785. He might still has a few more seats available. See attached Las Vegas flyer. (Please surf to Dance Magic 808 Web on side bar).

Don't forget to save Friday, August 9, 2013, Dance Magic 808's 2nd Anniversary Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel. More information will be forthcoming. It's going to be a fantastic evening. We will have the Belle of the Ball contest again and only Dance Magic 808 members are eligible to enter.

Don't forget. Sign up and become a Dance Magic 808 member so you too can attend some of our dance functions at no charge. Just fill out the attached application form, sign it, and either email or mail it back to me. (Please surf to Dance Magic 808 Web on side bar).

We plan to offer more free practices, some free classes, and a few more free social dances.

See you all at one of our classes or dance event or at another dance organizations' event.

Mahalo for your continued support.

Richard & Lynn Nakamura

1676 Ala Moana Blvd. #1101

Honolulu, HI 96815

cell 808-372-2256 (Lynn)

www.dancemagic808.com

USA DANCE HONOLULU February 2013 Schedule

 MONTHLY DANCE:

Friday, February 22, 2013 B-2 (Kitchen Side) 6:30p to 9:30p

FREE FOR MEMBERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Non-Members $5.00

 

CLASSES: International Foxtrot

Saturday, February 9 and 16 B-1 (Stage Side)

12:30 Registration. Class starts at 1:15p – 2:45p (1 1/2 hr)  

Members………….$15

Non-Members…….$25

PRO-WORKSHOP: Stephan Krauel and Denise Jourdaine.

Saturday, February 23, B-1 (Stage Side) International Tango

12:30 Registration. Class starts at 1:15p – 2:45p (1 1/2 hr)     

Members……… $25

Non-Members…$35

Tuesday, February 26, B-1 (Stage Side) International Cha Cha Cha

6:30 Registration. Class starts at 7:00p 0 8:30p (1 1/2 hr)

Members……….$25

Non-Members….$35

       

Special Package for two classes. Must pay for two classes on Saturday.

Members……….$35

Non-Members….$55

*Look for our email for the workshops, coming out soon.

 PRACTICE SESSIONS:

Tuesday Evenings, February 5 and 19 B-1 (Stage Side)

Saturday Afternoons, February 2 12:30p – 4:00p

Saturday Afternoons, February 9 and 16 B-1 (Stage Side) 3:00p-4:00p

FREE FOR MEMBERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Must join membership for entry to practice)

Become a USA Dance member, with all of the free benefits and discounts to members throughout the year.….membership is practically FREE!!!! (Plus More)

IBDI Schedule of Events for February

Hi Frank,

Please post these on your blog. Please add that tickets for the Inaugural Ball can be bought from Dana Morey at Monday night classes or from any IBDI board member---Chris Jay, Marsha Ninomiya, Eugene Shen, Robert Diana, Dawn Li, Beverly Mau, Arnold Lee, and at the February dances.

Thank you, much,

Nancy

Kicking Off Another Year at the CUPOLA with Divino Ritmo!

Kicking Off Another Year at the CUPOLA with Divino Ritmo!

Now that the holidays are over, the eating orgies slowing down, we are back in gear to start up our last Tuesday of the month social dancing at the CUPOLA!!

Yay yay we're back on the CUPOLA floor, this Tuesday, January 29th from 6:30-9:30pm. CUPOLA is on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani Blvd. (Corner of Kapiolani & Piikoi).

Jumpstart the New Year with us and dance the night away to an amalgamation of specially hand-picked and very catchy tunes DJ'ed by our very own Lucas Jaime and live music maestro Jesse Gonzalez.

Our social dance is OPEN to the PUBLIC, admission is FREE, and no partners necessary! Food and beverage are available for purchase. Great wine bar! Discounted pupu menu if you order before 7pm!

For more info, contact:

Lucas Jaime, ph: (917) 568-3173; divinoritmo@aol.com

Yanna Samkova, ph: (732) 499-0407; Yannajs@gmail.com

Dance Magic 808 News and Freebies for Members

Hi Everyone,

There will be no ballroom dancing this weekend at the palladium. The Square Dancers are having their annual Square Dance Event on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25 & 26 at the palladium. They have the entire ballroom.

We and some of our Dance Magic 808 members will be attending the Narcissus Coronation Ball this Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. There will be a lot of ballroom dancing at the end of the formal program. The dance floor is 36 feet by 60 feet. If you are interested in attending, you might still be able to attend but will need to contact the Chinese Chamber of Hawaii directly. If you will be attending, you might want to advise them to seat you near the dance floor. Cost is $68 and includes the Chinese sit-down dinner, formal program (coronation of the Narcissus Queen), and lots of general dancing. Dancing usually starts around 8:30 pm - 12 midnight. You can contact me if you need more information. We've been attending the ball and helping the Queen, her court, and their escorts to learn the waltz for over 10 years.

The students that attended the free quickstep class on Sunday, Jan. 20, did very well. It was a lot of fun and we hope they'll continue to practice their quickstep.

Next week Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, we have the palladium from 9am - 1:00pm for Dance Magic 808 members to use as practice time. If you are interested in learning the Gangnam style dance, Roxanne "Roxie" Kaino will be teaching it on from 10:30am - 11 am. For those of you who will be attending the Dance Magic 808 Las Vegas Showcase on Sunday, April 28, 2013, we encourage you to learn the Gangnam style dance as we plan to have the participants perform this in Las Vegas. We are starting to collect the $55 for the dinner tickets which includes a buffet dinner, some exhibitions, and lots of general dancing. See our Las Vegas flyer on our website: www.dancemagic808.com

Invite your friends to become members of Dance Magic 808 as we plan to have some free social dances as well as free practices and classes. The 1st free social dance for 2013 is Saturday, Feb. 23 at the palladium. We have the full ballroom and admission is free for all members. Right now, only members can attend.

For more info on classes, dance events, and membership, please check our website at www.dancemagic808.com

If you need additional information, please contact me by phone, text, or email.

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

Recapping Dance Magic 808 Coming Events

Hi Everyone,

There is a lot of information on this email so be sure to read all the information and scroll all the way down. You don't want to miss out on something that you might be interested in.

Mark your calendar for the following Dance Magic 808 events and other dance events. Be sure to see the attachments especially the Dance Magic 808 - 2013 membership form since many of our dance events will be free to members. (Please go to www.dancemagic808.com for Membership Form)

Sunday, January 20, 2013 - Quickstep Class from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Ala Wai Palladium (stage side)
Class is free for all 2013 Dance Magic 808 members.
You must be a member to take the class. Instructors: Richard & Lynn Nakamura

Narcissus Coronation Ball - Saturday, January 26, 2013 - Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom - 5:30 pm - 11:30pm. Cost $68.00

Coronation of the Narcissus Queen & Her Court, Lion Dances, Chinese Dinner, Cultural Program & Lots of Ballroom Dancing (big dance floor).

Come & Join us for a very entertaining and fun evening. Music selected by Richard & Lynn Nakamura. We will be turning in the names tomorrow but if you are still interested in attending, please contact or text me (Lynn) at 372-2256 asap.

City & County of Honolulu's Senior Citizen's Valentine's Ball - Saturday, February 9, 2013 - 5pm - 9:30pm - palladium (full ballroom)

Cost $10 bento included. There will be dance exhibitions and lots of general dancing. Dance is open to all dancers not just the young at heart.

We (Richard & Lynn) will be performing our new quickstep routine and invite all of you to come and support us and the other dancers.

We are helping Tad Fukumoto with the ticket sales so if you need tickets, please see me (Lynn). - Mahalo!!!

Dance Magic 808's Sweetheart Ball "Dance Extravaganza" - Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 6pm - 9:30pm - palladium (full ballroom) - Free for members.

Come & join us for an evening of great dancing. Members, join us in participating in the Dance Extravaganza. There will be 4 latin dances & 4 ballroom dances. Particpants must dance at least 2 dances. Please advise me if you would like to participate. It's open to all members. We may have to limit the number of participants but encourage all to participate, so please let us know if you would like to participate. It'll be a fun evening for everyone. Deadline to advise me (Lynn) is Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. Mahalo for your participation.

Save Friday, March 15, 2013 - IBDI's Inaugural Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel - as soon as we get more details, we will advise you. We will be making some tables so let me (Lynn) know if you would like to attend. We will be selling tickets to this event.

Dance Magic 808's Las Vegas Showcase - Sunday, April 28, 2013 - Sam's Town Hotel & Casino - from 6pm - 11:00 pm. Cost $55.00 includes buffet dinner, some exhibitions, and lots of general dancing. Don't miss out on this exciting trip to Las Vegas. We will also be attending the college competitons on Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27 at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). For Las Vegas package with Vacations Hawaii, contact Roy Hamasaki at (808) 220-9785. He still has a few more seats available. See the attached Las Vegas flyer. We are starting to collect the payment for the dance event on April 28 and we are taking names for those who would like to attend the competions. Friday night is from 5pm - 10pm ($5.00) and Saturday us from 900 am - 4pm (4pm - 6pm break for dinner), competition resumes 6pm - 10pm (cost $10 with in & out priviledges). We will advise you when we will be collecting the monies to attend the competitions.

Don't forget to save Friday, August 9, 2013, Dance Magic 808's 2nd Anniversary Ball at the Pacific Beach Hotel. More information will be forthcoming.

We already started our classes at the Salt Lake District Park (see schedule below and see attachment). This is our final week to register for the classes at the Salt Lake District Park.

Salt Lake District Park Classes -Tuesday, January 8, 15, 22, February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2013
6:45pm - 7:35pm International Foxtrot - Instructors, Lester & Henrietta Muramoto
7:35pm - 7:45pm Break/announcements
7:45pm - 8:35pm International Tango - Instructors, Richard & Lynn Nakamura

Salt Lake District Park Classes - Thursday January 3, 10, 17, 24, February 7,14, & 21, 20136:45pm - 7:35pm Line Dancing (no partners needed) - Instructor, Roxanne Kaino
7:35pm - 7:45pm Break/announcements
7:45pm - 8:35pm Bachata - Instructors, Ed Ho & Veronica Munez

Note: As a member of Dance Magic 808, you can join the Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union. They are a great organization to below to.

See you all at one of our classes or dance event or at another dance organizations' event.

Mahalo for your support.

Richard & Lynn Nakamura

1676 Ala Moana Blvd. #1101

Honolulu, HI 96815

cell 808-372-2256 (Lynn)

www.dancemagic808.com

Not About Dancing But Good To Know Stuff

From a friend so want to pass along to you.

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mainland.

Read all the way to the end. Some good info to know... Friends, Male and Female, Local or Mainland, please be sure to read the last message at the bottom. 1. Subject: Watch your purses at Costco Iwilei Ladies, I just wanted to share this very real story with you that happened recently. My co-worker had her purse stolen while at Costco Iwilei. She reported it stolen to store security who then called the police. It took the police a while to get there, probably cause it wasn't a high priority situation. She filed the report then headed straight home. By the time she got home, within two hours, her house had been cleaned out!!! All the TVs, computers, jewelry, artwork, rugs, fishing poles, stereos, etc. were taken. It was definitely a group effort as they recovered four walkie talkies that the thieves left behind. It is not uncommon for purses to be stolen but honestly most people don't think to run home to protect their homes! Most people think to just call the credit card companies and change the locks on their doors, which is what my friend did. Her husband went to Home Depot to buy new locks, instead of going straight home. My girlfriend called the credit card company and they had already filled up their gas tank. These thieves work really, really fast. So spread the word ladies so the next time this happens we can be one step ahead of them. Tell the police where you live so they can stake out your house as a precaution! 2. INCIDENT ON WAIAKAMILO-- good reminder to lock car doors Just an alert and reminder to lock your car doors. This happened in Hawaii---but it's a good reminder. Beware ..... My sister in law experienced a similar situation as the one below...she and my niece were stopped at a light, man walked thru the lanes, stopped and looked at her on the driver side. They didn't open the window and he didn't try to open the door but he reached in his pocket and pulled out a hammer, made a motion like he was going to bash the window with it. Luckily the light changed and she drove on. _______________________________ I wanted to alert you to a possibly dangerous incident which happened at about 5:30 p.m., yesterday. After driving out of the bldg parking lot, I turned right onto Waiakamilo, heading for the Nimitz traffic light. I was in the far right lane & noticed a male walking on the road, between the cars waiting to make the left turn onto Nimitz. The light was red, so traffic wasn't moving. While slowly walking down the road (mauka direction), he glanced at each vehicle he passed. Just as the light turned green, he casually turned to a car with 2 female passengers and tried to open the rear door (passenger side). Luckily, the door was locked. The car was able to drive off right away without the guy getting in. It is probably worth mentioning that the guy had a very calm, casual kind of demeanor. His physical appearance wasn't at all threatening-- was clean, casually dressed, presentable. He was carrying a duffle bag of sorts, but didn't make me think he was homeless. Anyway, just wanted to share that with you. Guess we should remember to keep our car doors locked when driving. 3. Subject: HMM! Using Credit Cards At The Gas Pumps Read this note very carefully. I did not know about the clear button, but I will be pushing the clear button before I swipe my gas or debit card and after just to be safe. People are getting really desperate due to the constantly rising gas prices. A friend just told me about something that happened to one of his coworkers. She used her credit/debit card to purchase gas at the pump (like most of us do). She received her receipt like normal. However, when she checked her statement, there were 2 $50 charges added in addition to her purchase. Upon investigation, she found out that because she did not press the 'clear' button on the pump, the employee inside the store was able to use her card to purchase? his/her own gas! To keep this from happening, after you get your receipt, you must press the 'CLEAR' button or your information will be stored until the next customer inserts their card. Be sure to tell all your friends/family so that this doesn't happen to them! (**I had never noticed the clear button but I got gas the other day and sure enough it is there. I will be using it from now on....) Thanks for sharing this Good To Know Info, Cherisse.

Dance Magic 808 Membership

Just a reminder:

For all 2013 Dance Magic 808 members the following is free of charge at the palladium:

This Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, we have the palladium (stage side) for free practice time from 10:00 am - 12:45 pm. If you are planning to attend Dance Magic 808's Las Vegas Showcase on Sunday, April 28, 2013 and would like to perform the Gangnam style dance, come to this practice. If you just want to learn it, you can also come to this practice. If you just want to practice the steps you've learned in class from Dance Magic 808 or any other organizations, you can come and practice.

Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (stage side) free quickstep class taught by Richard & Lynn Nakamura. There will a break around 11:15 to 11:30.

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 from 10:00 am - 12:45 pm (kitchen side) free practice time.

Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 from 10:00 am - 12:45 pm (stage side) free practice time.

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013 from 9:30 am - 12:45 pm (kitchen side) free practice/rehearsal for the participants that will be in the Dance Extravaganza on Sat., Feb. 23, 2013.

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 - entire ballroom - 5pm - 6pm rehearsal for participants in Dance Magic 808's Sweetheart Ball "Dance Extravaganza".

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 - entire ballroom - 6 pm - 9:30 pm free for all members

We plan to have more free practices, classes and dances in 2013.

If you're not a member, you can still sign up for Dance Magic 808's 2013 Annual Membership Fee (Jan. - Dec. 2013). The membership fee is $10 and we accept payment in cash or check. The check is payable to Dance Magic 808. If you are mailing the membership form and check, please mail to Dance Magic 808, c/o Richard Nakamura, 1676 Ala Moana Blvd. #1101, Honolulu, HI 96815

(For membership form please click on Dance Magic 808 on the side bar then click on Classes on their Website). Be sure to sign it.

We look forward to seeing you at the palladium or at our classes at Salt Lake District Park.

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

Happy New Year in 2013

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IBDI Dance Schedule For January 2013

IBDI 1st Term Dance Classes starts on Monday January 14 with Registration on Monday January 7.

USA Dance Quickstep Class

Thinking of weaving around the dance floor like a speedster? Well if you are gamed in learning or polishing your Quickstep, USA Dance have the offering in Januray 2013.  More info follows with Prez Glenn Okazaki's e-mail............

Aloha,

Get ready for two weekends of serious QUICK STEP!

We will make you ‘move like a butterfly and sting like a bee’

HA ha, not exactly, but we will keep drilling you over and over and make you move till it’s imprinted in your muscle memory!

Come on and enjoy a great work out and get a new look on quickstep using proper footwork and great techniques to make your dancing easier.

Beginning on Saturday, January 5 th and continues on Saturday January 12. Registration starts at 12:30pm and class begins at 1:15 pm. Classes are 1 1/2 hr each Saturday. USA Dance Members - $15 and Non-members are $25. See attached pdf file for more information.

Become a USA Dance member. Join us for free dances, discount classes and professional workshops. If you are not a member, you don’t know what you are missing.

Happy Holidays,

Glenn Okazaki

USA Dance Honolulu

Dance Magic 808 Roars Into 2013

Not quite two years old and Dance Magic 808 under the capable guidance of Prez Lynn and VP Richard Nakamura is roaring into 2013 with a bite in the Palladium schedule. That's a very good sign for this dance club and its growing membership. Here's what's in store for the coming days and into the new year. (email from Prez Lynn Nakamura)............................................

To all of our friends, students, and members of Dance Magic 808,

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year.

We hope you get to spend the day with the ones you love and/or with your friends.

This year, Christmas came very fast for us. We were so busy working and teaching that before we knew it, it was Christmas but we haven't forgotten to share the spirit of Christmas with you and all of our friends and families.

This year we were blessed to have so many friends, students, members, and family participate in Dance Magic 808's classes and/or dance events. Our success is mainly to you. You are so caring, giving, and very supportive of Dance Magic 808.

Next year, you can expect to see Dance Magic 808 grow and do more for the community. We want to be of service to teach or help out wherever and whenever we can. We will continue to promote the other dance organizations' dance events by helping them sell tickets to their dance events, by making announcements in our classes or by emailing the announcements, and by attending their dance events whenever possible.

This Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at the Salt Lake District Park, we will be conducting registrations for the upcoming dance classes that will begin in January 2013. Registration will be from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. We will have some line dancing (no charge) from 6:30 pm and Roxanne Kaino will also teach the Gangnam style line dance. For those of you who will be attending Dance Magic 808's Las Vegas Showcase on Sunday, April 28, 2013, and would like to perform the Gangnam line dance, this would be a good time to learn it.

Membership Fee is $10 for Jan. - Dec. 2013

Tuesday classes: Jan. 8, 15, 22, Feb. 5, 12, 19, & 26
6:45pm - 7:35pm - International Foxtrot - Lester & Henrietta Muramoto (cost $7.00)
7:45pm - 8:35pm - International Tango - Richard & Lynn Nakamura (cost $7.00) - Group Tango routine dancers should take this class.

Thursday classes: Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Feb. 7, 14, & 21
6:45pm - 7:35pm - Line Dancing - Roxanne Kaino (cost $7.00)
7:45pm - 8:35pm - Bachata - Ed Ho & Veronica Munez (cost $7.00)

Registration & Liability form will be sent out later today or tonight so check your email.

For this Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, we were thinking of having a little holiday cheer first before doing the line dancing. Everyone is welcome to bring a holiday snack if they want to. Dance Magic 808 will provide the paper plates, forks, & napkins. It's just something simple where we can snack, register, do some line dancing, and just have fun.

We plan to have some free dancing at the palladium for our members and in the future, hopefully starting in May, we plan to have some classes at the palladium. We will keep you informed of all our activities and classes.

On Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at the palladium (kitchen side), from 12:15pm - 3:30pm, we'll have a daytime social dance and there is no charge for members and their guests. Paul Lee will again be our DJ. We hope you can make it. We had a lot of fun this past Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012.

Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, Dance Magic 808's Sweetheart Ball will be held at the palladium (full ballroom) from 6pm - 9:30pm. No charge to all Dance Magic 808 2013 members. We are planning to have a Dance Extravaganza where certain couples will be dancing the latin and/or ballroom dances all at the same time. Right now we are planning on 4 latin and 4 ballroom dances with each dance being 90 seconds. To participate the couples must be a Dance Magic 808 2013 member by February 1, 2013 and there will be some dress requirements. Please contact me (Lynn) if you are interested in participating in this Dance Extravaganza. We might need to limit the number of couples so let us know right away.

We hope you'll all be able to join us at either one of our classes or at our dance event.

We hope you'll have a beautiful Christmas Day and a wonderful New Year.

Mahalo for your continued support!!!


We love you all,

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

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IBDI Dance Workshop with Carlos Chang

Due to the success of and favorable response to our Geoffrey Fells workshop on November 12, IBDI will be sponsoring another workshop on Monday, December 17, 2012, on International Rumba with professional Carlos Chang. Carlos will be leaving the Islands to further his career, so this may be your last opportunity to take a class from him before he leaves. See attachment for details.