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

HOT SUMMER Dances Brought to you by Lucas & Yanna!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FREE Admission & open to the PUBLIC!

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

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

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

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

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

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(3) Saturday, AUG 30th STUDIO SOCIAL Party

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

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

WHEN: 6:30-10:30p

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

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ALL ABOVE INQUIRIES:

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

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

IBDI Dance Classes On Tonight

Hi Everyone,

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

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

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

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

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

Aloha,

Marsha Ninomiya

IBDI President

Palladium Closed Thursday thru Sunday

Hi All,

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

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

Thank you for your understanding.

Lynn Nakamura

IBDI August Birthday Dance

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Hello to All,

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

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

IBDI 53RD ANNIVERSARY BALL

      "Love to Dance"

Ala Wai Palladium, 

Saturday, August 16, 2014

6:00pm - 9:45pm

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

See you on Friday!

Smiles ,
Marsha Ninomiya
IBDI President

Divino Ritmo Dance Monthly Social Parties

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

Please save these dates for our next 4 Studio Socials:

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

Admission Fee for the Socials:
$15 at Door, 

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

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

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

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

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

Please see attached FLYER for additional info.

(Submitted by Marie Laderta)

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

Dance Magic 808 Workshop with Joshua Manzano

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

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

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

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

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

This is going to be a very exciting workshop.

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

IBDI Dance This Saturday

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ALOHA to All,

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

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

Warm Regards,
Marsha Ninomiya
IBDI President

Lucas 4-Week Huistle Workshop

Hi Frank:

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

Marie

DRD Social Dance @Cupola Moved to Tuesday July 22nd

Sizzling HAVANA Nights Party on the CUPOLA Floor

ATTENTION Dancers!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Admission is FREE and open to the PUBLIC!

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

House Warming Party @ Aloha Dancesport Center

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

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

Aloha Students of Dance,

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

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Independence Day Celebration

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A Reminder From Lynn

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

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

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

Dream To Dance Grand Opening Party

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

Rumba and Mambo

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

Getting Back in the GROOVE @ at the CUPOLA

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

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

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

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

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

IBDI Monthly Dance @ the Palladium

Hi All,

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

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Also, SAVE THE DATE!!!!

IBDI 53RD ANNIVERSARY BALL

Ala Wai Palladium, 

Saturday, August 16, 2014

6:00pm - 9:45pm

$10.00 with bento pre-sale 

* $10.00 at the door (no bento)

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

Let's keep on dancing!

Aloha,

Marsha Ninomiya

IBDI President

Dance Magic 808 3rd Anniversary Ball

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

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

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

New Classes @ Aloha Dancesport Center with Lucas and Yana

Good news & more action @ Aloha Dancesport Center!

by Marie Laderta

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

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

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

Any Inquiries, call:

 Lucas (917) 568-3173

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