Sunday, September 27, 2009

Dance, Dance, Dance @The Senior Fair

Nice sunshine day this Saturday! And like most if not all seniors, Lani and I headed to the Seniors' Fair at the Honolulu Neal Blaisdell Center. Mind you, we're far from being makule but I looked forward to renewing my valuable Zippy's Senior Club Card at the fair. All card carrying members of Zippy's knows the value of this card. Right?!! Anyway, we got to the Blaisdell a little after eleven. Lani likes to browse around and check out each vendor's booth. Me, I like to hit the continuous entertainment on two stages first and then go browsing.




As we entered the Exhibition Hall, the Nanakuli Performing Arts students were on stage #1 singing and dancing. From the way they were performing, you'd think the musical production of FAME was on stage. Great musical score by the boys and girls of Nanakuli High School.


The Step*Taculars were next and Guest Author Salome was on the first number with three other girls and one guy, Bill Doherty. Colorful costumes as usual and entertaining performance.




Stage #2 is at the opposite end of the Hall and I was curious to see what's cooking. Hot Salsa music was cooking and friend Norma K was firing up the stage with a sensuous Rumba with Greg the Salsa Man. The show was billed as "Dancing With Norma K" and danced she did...the Cha Cha Cha and then the Salsa with Greg and Vince taking turns dancing with her. Later Norma invited the audience to a mini lesson on the Salsa. Greg conducted the lesson which was fun. I know 'cause I was the only guy participating with eight ladies. To Norma K, Greg, and Vince...great show!








Stage #1 was beginning to heat up again with the Morning Stars, another song and dance group who performed for and hour and a half. Terrific entertainment.

There were three solo singers and group dancers in costumes you normally see on Broadway stage shows and at the Mardi Gra.




The show spiced up with Flamenco dancing and Hot Salsa. Bill Doherty spun his Cape Dance, too. Man, that guy gets around! The finale was a tribute to America in red, white, and blue. Excellent showcase of good singers and dance performance.