IBDI 58th Anniversary Dance at the Palladium on August 2, 2019

Arnold Lee

Lani and I got to the Palladium a bit late this time...730 o'clock. Inside the ballroom was SRO (Standing Room Only). This time IBDI held the dance on the Ewa side ballroom. Yeah! you guess it...the partition to separate from the Diamond Head side was still out of order. But none the less, people were dancing to the music of new DeeJay Arnold Lee. No doubt the music brought dancers to the crowded dance floor.

IBDI President Diana VO and Arthur Kam

 Lady EmCee for the program was IBDI President Diana Vo who presided over the program superbly.  She introduced and  received a lei from new IBDI volunteer worker Arthur Kam. 

Sinisha and Chanel Kostich

The dance showcase started with a variation of Night Club style dances performed by new IBDI dance instructors Sinisha Kostich with daughter Chanel Kostich performing a medley of the Hustle and Cha Cha. It was fast and furious and beautifully performed.
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(Front) Hana Yin,, Heleen Digmon, Noreen Ho, Teri Bosley, and Ceci Freeman
(Back) Mike Murata, Atlas Cook IV, Tom Sutton, El Wong, and Jacky Lei

The International  Viennese Waltz/Tango Medley choreographed by Jacky Lei  was  performed with artistry in motion and with passion.  There were more releases and partner separation in the dance that you don't see in most International style of dancing. The medley was performed by dancers Jacky Lei & Ceci Freeman, Atlas Cook IV & Heleen Digmon, Tom Sutton & Noreen Ho, El Wong & Teri Bosley, and Mike Murata & Hana Yin.


After the dance showcase, general dancing continued till the call for door prizes started.

General dancing to Arnold's music continued on till closing at 9:30 PM.

Another IBDI dance event scheduled for the month of August.

Salsa Dance Fiesta at the Hawaii Kai Retirement Community on Saturday  August 10, 2019 starting at 3:30 to  5:00 PM. IBDI dance instructors Dean and Suzy will host the Salsa lesson and Dance.

Happy Dancing!