AnykindaHats" Labor Day Dance at the CUPOLA

Divino Ritmo takes its hat off in celebration of American workers & Labor Day at its CUPOLA social next Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 6:30-9:30pm. CUPOLA is on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapiolani Blvd.

Admission is FREE and our dance is open to the PUBLIC. Food & drink are available for purchase. Discounted pupus may be ordered by 7:00pm.

A national holiday, Labor Day (officially celebrated on Sep 1st) is said to symbolize the end of summer, and pays tribute to the contribution of American workers who are the backbone of this great Country.

Commemorating laborers of all kinds, and in the spirit of Divino Ritmo's unique brand of fun and entertainment, Lucas & Yanna encourage you to sport your favorite head-wear, be it a top hat, Easter Bonnet, Fedora, cap, sun visor, Sombrero, construction hard hat, race car helmet, hair ornament, toupee or wig, you feel like wearing it, wear it! Anykindahat you want!

Love to dance and socialize? and enjoy moving to all kinds of music? Here's the dance for you to a moveable variety of tunes by DJay Lucas! You get to practice your dancing skills AND have a great time!

See you on the dance floor, hat or no hat, all are welcome!

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

Hawaii Gardenia Circle Anniversary Dance 2013

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

Hi Frank,

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

Hope to see you there!!
Aloha,

Gayle

Da Gals of Can Can Dancing -Part 1

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

Aloha Frank,

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

achavez001@hawaii.rr.com

 Thanks again for posting on your Weblog.

Mahalo,

Tomas

Kauai Ballroom Dance Club 9th Anniversary Ball

Aloha Frank and Lani,

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

Tomas

KDBC Anniversary Ball Chairman

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

 

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

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

Hawaii Dancesport, Inc.

Aloha Frank:

Appreciate your posting this for Yanna. Big Mahalo.



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Thank you!

National Dance Day @ the CUPOLA

Hi Frank:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

Upcoming Dance Events from Lynn Nakamura

Hi Everyone,

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

Mark your calendar:

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

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

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

Mahalo for your continued support.

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Lynn A. Nakamura

President

Dance Magic 808

cell 808-372-2256

www.dancemagic808.com

Divino Ritmo Dance Workshops with Michael Chapman CANCELLED

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Come and join us for 2 fabulous and entertaining evenings.

Thank you all for your continued support.

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

Dance Magic 808 Memo from Lynn

Hi Everyone,

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

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

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

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

Come and join us for 2 beautiful and fun evenings.

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

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

Aloha IBDI Members,

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

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

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

See you there,

Chris Jay

Acting Dance Director

Divino Ritmo Dance Workshop with Michael Chapman

Hi Frank!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Backwards Night" Dance Party @ the CUPOLA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Divino Ritmo Party on July 5th Celebrates Independence Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Courtesy Reminder from Wendell of Oldies Bash Sock Hop 2013

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

Only With Pepe's Help

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

Dance Magic 808 2nd Anniversery Ball

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