Matsuri Hawaii Goodwill Dance 2011

The Matsuri Hawaii Goodwill Dance at the Pacific Beach Hotel on Friday night was co-sponsored by IBDI. It was a good fund raising cause to aid the Japan Disaster Relief Fund. Lani and I had gone to last year's Matsuri Dance and had a good feeling that this year would be just as or more spectacular than last years. But first we had to get there early enough to find a parking space. Traffic wasn't too bad leaving Hawaii Kai at a little past 5PM. However, we ended up on the 5th floor parking area with other cars still searching for a parking spot.


When we got to the Grand Ballroom on the 7th floor, we could hear the good dance music. How could you blame this couple for waltzing to the Lovelies: Shirley, Delia, and Dana at the Reception Table .


Inside the Ballroom, there were only a few dancers on the floor. It was a good time to warm up before the big crowd got to fill the dancing area. The DeeJays were Henry Lee and Jane; a terrific duo whose dance music are vibrant and spellbound that makes anyone to get up and dance. General dancing continued till it was time for the host to take the mike for the welcome speech.


Host speaker was IBDI Prez Chris Jay who introduced the Japan delegation, the live band, the superb professional singer Kaori, and the exciting showcase performers. Two representatives from Japan came to the podium to speak up their appreciation of this dance event.


The EmCee was Marsha Nanomiya who was the event interpreter that welcomed the visiting Japan guests in Japanese and later said the invocation before the buffet dinner. Incidently, the delicious entries were a good fit for the guests from Japan, and the entire program was well organized.
It had a touch from that wonderful lady Grace Nohara in them. Appears that everything she touches turns golden and this years Matsuri Goodwill Dance certainly showed it. Kudos also the many hands who made this event successful.

It was time to get everyone on the dance floor to dance and IBDI Prez Chris quickly announce the "SnowBall". I think the best "ice-breaker dance" is the "Snow Ball". It is effective in getting even the most ardent seat-warmer off the chair to dance. No, not the old fashion Waltz but the heart thumping Cha Cha and the sensuous Rumba did the trick.


Time was set aside for the dancers from Japan to showcase their rendition of the Cha Cha, Tango, Rumba, and the Waltz. It was a good gesture and an opportunity for the visitors to show that they have showcase talents, too.


It was a big surprise when professional singer Kaori and the Band from Japan took to the stage. It's been a very long time since dancing to live band music. The five member band and Kaori belted out the best array of dance music that ever played for a dance since the days of Del Courtney at the Sheraton Waikiki.


Showtime started at about 9PM with the exciting Paso Doble by professional teacher Yanna Samkova, and Cole Horibe. There was no calming of the storm of this performance as every move was like precise lightning strikes with high flying elevations by Cole. It was a terrific performance filled with passion and excellence.



Pirates of the Caribbean kept the temperature rising as professional teacher Lucas Jaime, and Emi Matsuoka continued the tempo with a dynamic medley of dances ala a touch of Tango and Paso Doble.



A delightful International Waltz by professional teacher Sharon Liu, and Jun Lim soon followed. It was the only Standard dance in the showcase and it was well performed.


"The young and the restless" as professional teacher Renna Villanueva, and grandson Ikaika were introduced put a new twist to freestyle Jive dancing. It was very entertaining and a marvelous display of showmanship.



Marie and Paul Laderta joined Yanna and Lucas in this colorful performance of "Algeria". It was a fast moving performance and very well performed by the foursome.


A short intermission followed with general dancing.



The Professional Showcase featured Yanna Samkova and Lucas Jaime performing a cabaret style dance to "This Love". It had artistry, balance, passion, and strength in motion at its very best.

After the Professional Showcase, Kaori and the Band provided the music for general dancing. Portions of the ticket sales was donated to the Japan Disaster Relief Fund.

The music was still hot to trot when Lani and I left for the drive back home. It was a terrific evening of social dancing, a wonderful showcase, fine food, and most of all socializing with good friends. We certainly enjoyed this year's Matsuri Goodwill Dance and I gotta admit: We Danced Our A** Off.
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Line Dance With Salome

Well, Friday morning finally came and I gotta say that its been a tough week for Lani and me; dancing filled our agenda for the past four nights. Our long time friend Salome opened a Line Dance class at the New Hope Diamond Head Auditorium and Lani and I had made plans to go for the Grand Opening. Our legs were pretty worn out from all the dancing the past few nights and climbing the stairway to the second floor was like climbing those numerous steps in China's Forbidden City.


Anyway, we got to the auditorium while Salome was conducting the Line Dance class. Just a few students compared to her other classes but a very enthusiastic and friendly bunch....okay, I mean ladies since there were no men. The time of day may be a factor but since it was just the first day, there is hope the morning class will catch on. Another factor was that parking at the Kahala Mall was at a premium due to an Antique Car Show. AUWE!

Summer Session CSA Dance Class

Our six weeks session got underway this past Wednesday at Kaiser CSA, and last night at Ali'iolani CSA. There were some students who enrolled later and some just before the class started. So we had no idea how many students to expect for our Waltz and Tango classes. Despite having three ladies without partners at Ali'iolani CSA, I think all went well for the two CSA's first classes.

Once Again A Student of Dance

We're all Students of Dance until such time we've reached a level where we can learn no more. But for the time being, Lani and I haven't thrown in the towel; we're still learning.

The Monday night Samba class with Renna and Sergio at the Palladium was invigorating and fun. Renna calls it Samba Variations and we're learning dance techniques as well as floorcraft with the variations.


Tonight (Tuesday), Lani and I got to learn the Swing Hustle at Hale Ikena. It was a big class taught by Joshua and Stephanie. This was our first time taking a class by Joshua and Stephanie and I gotta tell you those two are fun-to-learn teachers.
We got through the basic steps and then learned four more new steps during the remainder of the 45-minutes session.
During the break between dance classes, Joshua and Stephanie gave a demo of the NightClub 2 Step which starts on Wednesday (6/15) at Hale Ikena. Then Richard and Lynn demonstrated the International Tango and Quickstep that are ongoing on Thursday nights. The second class followed with the American Social Waltz by Robert and Vanelle.

Social Dance & Dinner @Hale Ikena

It was the very first social dance and dinner organized by Richard and Lynn Nakamura at the Hale Ikena on the grounds of Fort Shafter but certainly not the last. In attendance were many dancers from various dance organizations that made this initial event a successful one.
When Lani and I arrived at the Hale Ikena, there was a long line of dancers ordering their dinner of the night's special Mongolian Steak in any way you wanted it prepared. Everyone in line paid for their dinner and waited to be served at their table; almost like a combination of Buffet and Fine Dining and it worked well for all concerned. As for Lani and me and maybe for a few other light eaters, an onolicious Rueben sandwich with fries is adequate for our appetite being that the sandwich was large enough for two. We were seated at a table with a friendly bunch; some were friends and others were faces we had never met before but everyone got into the social conversation.


A few dancers got on the nice dance floor while others were putting a finishing touch to their entree and dessert. The music DeeJays were Henry and JoAnn Rimas who we met at the Las Vegas Extravaganza last month. They played good danceable music that put more dancers on the dance floor and soon it became a crowded affair. Even the DeeJays got to dancing, too.


During the intermission, our host Richard and Lynn introduced the dance instructors who taught during the previous session Tuesday and Thursday night dance classes, Unfortunately, Andy and Monica Pascua who taught the American style Cha Cha were not present to be recognized because of the death of a family member. New instructors for the next session were introduced for the Waltz and Swing Hustle; respectively Robert & Vanelle Hirayasu, and Joshua Manzano & Stephanie Shimizu. Also high lighted were Elsie McGrew and Joshua who will teach on Wednesday night Line Dancing followed by NightClub 2 Step by Joshua and Stephanie. Lani and I were introduced as assisting in the Tuesday night class. Social dancing continued until the break for Showtime.


To gear up for the next session, Joshua and Stephanie danced an impromptu demo of the Swing Hustle, Lani and I think they did pretty good considering it wasn't choreographed and was put on at the spur of the moment.
The Argentine Tango danced by Robert and Vanelle was also a spur of the moment thing but they demonstrated the dance very well too.
The finale was the International QuickStep by the IBDI Formation Dance Team choreographed by Richard and Lynn. It was like dejavu. The QuickStep was danced at the Las Vegas Extravaganza and again it was perfectly done last night. Team performers were Larry Arinaga & Candace Yap, Edward & Candy Matsuda, Richard & Lynn Nakamura, and Roy & Marsha Ninomiya.
More social dancing continued and the dance floor got crowded to the max. It was an enjoyable evening of socializing and dancing, with a colorful and welcomed showcase.

Aiea Ballroom Dance Association 56th Anniversary Dance

Once known as Aiea Ballroom Dance Club the organization has grown in leaps and bounce and now is renamed Aiea Ballroom Dance Association-Hawaii. A great accomplishment for the first and oldest dance organization in the Hawaiian Islands. You might think the "grandfather" of all the dance clubs in Hawaii at 56 years old.
The organization is now headed by Prez Deanie Bates who with her capable staff hosted the Anniversary Dance at the Palladium last night. Although the entire Ballroom was in use, the dividing walls couldn't be open all the way leaving a small but accessible opening between #1 and #2 ballrooms. No big problem. It was fun for Lani and me trans-dancing from one ballroom to the other.


But first, big kudos to Prez Deanie for a successful anniversary event that drew dancers from nearly all the dance organizations on Oahu.


Next, the KP Beauties who dished out the dinner bentos for the presale ticket holders. For 8 bucks we got a generous serving of boneless chicken, a piece of luncheon meat, takuan, tempura, and an Okinawa doughnut hole on a bed of white rice. Not bad considering it comes with four and a half hour of social dancing to some great dance music.

Speaking of great dance music, you gotta give DeeJay Mike Chinen a pat on the back for spinning those fabulous tunes non-stop all evening. My personal thanks to Mike for playing a Merengue tune for Lani and me. It was a good touch among the other usual dance music.

The guy and gals were busy at the reception table admitting the line of guests feeding unto the Ballroom. However, I was able to get some smiles from them.


Long time friend and dance instructor John Calleon was at the VIP Table with friend Sawaye and Prez Deanie greeting others who wanted to see the awards and door prizes.
There was no dance exhibition on the program but there was a break to introduce the Presidents and representatives of the various dance organizations, and professional dance teachers in attendance.


Lady EmCe was Kay Yahiku who handled the mike with expertise. Prez Deanie Bates extended a welcome speech to everyone.

An award went to Herbert Omizo for selling the most tickets for this event. Then it was time for the lucky ticket holders for door prizes. General dancing continued till closing.


There were other VIPs than those in this photo that keeps the Aiea Ballroom Dance Association-Hawaii afloat for a long time. Too many to get them still long enough for a camera shot but I was able to corner Naone, Amadeo, and Stephanie.
Lani and I had danced nearly three hours with very few breaks. It was an enjoyable evening for us but it was time to hit the road back home.


But before departing, we had to show our appreciation and thank David Carvalho for keeping the Palladium clean, and in order and even help stacking the chairs away at the close of the event. He tried desperately to engage the mechanism to fully open the divided walls to both ballrooms but was not successful. He is present at nearly all weekend dance events at the Palladium. If you see him, it would be a good gesture to make his day by giving him the SHAKA, BRO sign.

Aiea Ballroom Dance Association-Hawaii has another social dance coming up this coming Tuesday at the Palladium. You can check it out at my other blog by clicking on That's Dancing for more info.

The Week That Was May 22nd

Two of my youngest Princesses are performing members of the Iolani School Dance Team and this past Sunday was a prelude to the High School Dance Team Competition coming up this Saturday at the Kaimuki High School. As I watched my 17 year old granddaughter perform Hip Hop, Lyrics, and Modern dances with her Team on the floor of the Iolani School lower gym, I couldn't help but flashback when she was a little bundle of energy.

Anyway, the Dance Team treated the audience of mom and dads, and friends, to a non-stop 17 fantastic performances that wowed the crowd. The dancers were grouped by grade levels but I'm pretty sure there were some eight to ten year olds from other schools participating in the showcase.

My youngest Princess just graduated from elementary school this Tuesday. And she performed the hula and a little hip hop in a group at the graduation ceremony. The girls are growing a lot faster now in this cyber space age and I'm glad that they are immersed in a variety of dance forms.
IBDI opened their 2011 3rd Term Dance Classes at the Palladium on Monday. After returning from an exciting 5 day experience in Las Vegas a week before, our dancing feet were still itchy. So Lani and I cruised over to the Palladium to visit our IBDI friends Sergio and Renna. There were many faces at the first dance class who we knew from many moons before. It was IBDC then before IBDI. Got to bump fist with the guys and hugs from the gals. Prez Chris and wife Charlene also welcomed Lani and me into the club. Renna and Sergio taught the Samba Variation l & ll class. We've always enjoyed their dancing in showcases since the first time we saw them perform in a Mock Competition Dance. There was vigor and expertise in their teaching abilities and it was a pleasure being in their Samba Variations dance class.

Congrats To Rita O'Connor

West Coast Swing Gold Medal Awarded to Maui Dance Professional Rita!

Saturday, May 14th - At a West Coast Swing Continuing Ed Teacher's Training Intensive, Maui Dance Professional, Rita O'Connor, NDCA* placed first in a dance competition with dancers from the mainland, as well as Singapore, Sweden and Australia!

Rita was awarded a gold medal in this non-sanctioned competition by the GSDTA with National Judges including West Coast Swing Champions Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollman and Sharlot Bott & Mark Scheuffele among others!

Rita is very proud to bring the gold home to Maui!


Pictured: World's Top West Coast Swing Champions, Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollman congratulate Maui Dance Professional Rita O'Connor* on placing first during the dance competition portion of the event!

*NDCA - National Dance Council of America (Latin & Ballroom Professional Dance Organization

Las Vegas Extravaganza II

Las Vegas, sometimes called the Sin City. It was the Mecca for big time as well as for the initiates like Lani and me. Got there by way of Vacations Hawaii Travel Package. Good Deal! Lani and I were there this past Thursday for the IBDI Las Vegas Extravaganza....a dinner and dance event with a showcase of talented dancers at the Red Rock Room located in the Sam's Town Hotel & Casino. It was a nice scenic ride that late afternoon from downtown as our driver and travel agent, Roy Hamasaki gave us a history tour of old Las Vegas.


The Red Rock Room was spacious enough for the approximately 100 guests. No Host Cocktails and General Dancing started at 6PM. Like all dance events, there's always the Lovelies that greet the guests at the Reception Table with their friendly smile and these lovely ladies were no exception.


The Event Coordinators and Ticket Sales were IBDI Prez Christopher Jay, Marsha Ninomiya, and Lynn Nakamura and they did a fantastic job organizing this event. Big kudos to Richard and Lynn Nakamura for putting up an exciting showcase program, too. But it was time for Prez Chris Jay to take the mike and welcome both IBDI and Dance Hawaii members, and guests. It was a welcome speech full of friendliness and comarade. Bob Nishimura, Treasurer for Dance Hawaii also gave a welcome speech which was equally heart warming.


We really lucked on the Music Players. We had not only one but three DeeJays that spun the web of the most appealing danceable music. And during dinner, they played all soft Latin music...Bolero and Rumba which were very soothing when dining and having a conversation with friends and new acquaintences sitting at the same table.


Talent was not reserved only for the dancers. Chudy Amazaki treated the guests with a beautiful solo sung partly in Japanese. And just like the reality show, Dancing With The Stars, Henry and Joann Rimas demonstrated their talent as accomplished dancers in a solo dance while Chudy sang. Certainly a very nice touch for this event.

General Dancing continued till 7PM and then it was time to replenish our energy with the Buffet Dinner. Renna Villanueva gave a wonderful invocation with words straight from the heart...very touching. The buffet was ono and the desserts were plentiful...I couldn't stop at one piece of Dobash cake with coconut frosting, but at two I did, much to the encouragement of my main squeeze!

To add to the goodies, Helen Inase donated Favors from Las Vegas Jerky, Etc. Not quite the ordinary Favors since they came in useable green purse-like pouches. Very classy!



Then it was SHOWTIME at 8:45. Lani and I felt that this Showcase was going to be special and a spectacular one with the addition of the "Dance Now Team" from Los Angeles, and the "Rebel Dance Sport Team" (with Hawaii dancer Joshua Manzano) from the University of Nevada.


Sergio and Renna Villanueva opened the Dance Exhibition with a Sizzling Cha Cha. This couple has always given their best surprise and innovative performances that thrilled the audience in Honolulu whether it be smooth or rhythm dancing. Their rendition of the Cha Cha in Vegas was a hot number indeed! There was a slight accident in their performance that could happen to any exhibition dancers (you've seen it happen even in Dancing With The Stars), but true to their professionalism and Dancersport experience Sergio and Renna continued on without a break in rhythm. It was a terrific performance that I hope they will do again in Honolulu.


Dancing is ageless as the "Dance Now Team" from LA performed a Medley of Quickstep, Jitterbug, and Swing. The "Team" of active seniors wowed the audience with their fast and nimble footwork, and flexible body movements. A little magical change in costumes to harmonize with the tempo of the music added more wows and applauses to the team's performance. Dancing at non-stop speed on all three dances, the "Team" included Bill Steaber & Barbara Greenlaw, Bill Morey & Gee Gee Barde, Jim & Andrea Gutman,and Frank Trapp & Keiko Isshiki. It was an enjoyable performance and very well done.


The temperature rose sometime during the evening and like at the Palladium in Honolulu, slowly those hand-held fans started to appear. I thought the appearance of the Rebel Dance Sport Team was the cause of it, since they were hidden from view until they stepped into the ballroom. The costumes worn by the guys and gals were colorful ala Las Vegas show performers. The young college students were from the University of Nevada that competes in dance contests throughout the USA. The Medley of International Cha Cha, Rumba, Quickstep, Samba, and Swing performed by Alex Andres & Kristine Glori, Steven Knapp & Arlene Losloso, Innie Kim & Maria Amezcua, and Joshua Manzano & Kimberly Reid was electrifying and very entertaining. A touch of cabaret dancing with lifts brought excitement to the performance. It was a great non-stop performance and no mere task with high speed movements filled with unbounded energy. Kudos to choreographers Amanda Haboush and Gail Michel-Parsons for a job well done!


The IBDI Formation Team comprised of Roy & Marsha Ninomiya, Edward & Candy Matsuda, Richard & Lynn Nakamura, and Larry Arinaga & Candace Yap concluded the Showcase of Exhibition Dancing with the International Quickstep. Precision and disciple of the dancers certainly showed in this dance performance choreographed by Richard and Lynn Nakamura.
It was another eye-opener of speed dancing well done by the Formation Team from IBDI....circling the dance floor, pulling apart, and then ending in a cluster was an distintive art by itself. Clever moves for team formation exhibition dancing.

The whole Showcase was entertaining, colorful, and filled with excitement and energy to the very end. With the loud applauses that all the performers received at the finale, it was a perfect indication that the Showcase was a successful and an enjoyable one for all who were there.

General dancing continued till closing. Gotta recognize a guy and a gal who worked in the background for this event: Ray Nariyoshi (Treasurer of Las Vegas Event), and Nancy Shen (Tickets and Printing).
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A Good Point

If you have been following Pepe's Club Dancer blog, he makes a good point about advertisement on the blog. It can turn off readers.....why? the pure and simple reason is that they rather read about what went on at the event.
Now,Pepe has covered a lot of ground on his several blogs. And that's commendable for a guy who travels by bus and bicycle to bring you news about our dancing community almost daily. But Pepe cannot cover every event that's been advertised on his blog. Neither can I. I've lost (ahem) my super powers (ahem) due to age and the high cost of living. So shouting "SHAZAM" will not get me to attend every event that's advertised on my blog and write about how successful they were. Okay! Nuff said!

USADance 18th Anniversary Ball

Billed as an Anniversary Dance and a fund raiser for the Japan Disaster, the event drew at least 400 plus dancers to this Saturday night event. The donations were piling up as Lani and I entered the Ballroom. The money-caretakers were James, Mae, and Isabel and they did a wonderful job at the donation table. The music was very good,
the DeeJays kept the social dancers on the floor with a combination of International and American flavor music.
The EmCee (Roger Izumigawa) kept the show on a lively beat. The showcase was lined with explosive dancers. The ladies in the exhibition dances were beautiful and beautifully dressed in an array of spectecular colors. The refreshments were light but ono ono, and the people were on a friendly mood. So what could go wrong at this successful event? Well...my worse nightmare that befalls any photo blogger at least once and when least expected. My trusty workhorse camera finally threw in the towel and gave up. Yeah, in boxing terms, it was a knockout. AUWE! So all the shots went down the drain. Luckily for me, the gal who inspired me to dance the Merengue in a showcase, Marsha Ninomiya, was snapping away with her trusty camera and is willing to share the photo of Ed and Candy Matsuda for my blog. Mucho gracias, Marsha. (Except for the Matsudas, Ravi and Synthia, and EmCee Roger, other photos have been substituted for recognition of the showcase performers).

Presidents and members of the various dance clubs in Honolulu were in numbers to support this event. That also included the professionals from the local dance studios. The dance floor was heated up with social dancers before the exhibition part of the program. There were seat warmers, also, but the call for a Horseshoe icebreaker dance got nearly all of them to the dance floor with the encouragement of the EmCee and Isabel. Honors went to the most tickets sold sellers Herbert Omizo and Annie Furgerson. These two are genuine supporters and go-getters for all dance clubs' events. Recognitions and congrats were also given for the four award winning couples that performed at the Baltimore Dancesport Championship...Glenn Okazaki & Ann Ho, Calvin & Debra Ota, Jackson Cho & June Choong, and Candido & Yvonne Jorge-Cuan. (See previous blog) .


The Showcase of Exhibition Dancers started soon after the Horseshoe dance. First at the gate were Ed and Candy Matsuda. They performed an exquisite International Waltz as though they were dancing on clouds. Very smooth and very well performed.


My two former students, Ravi and Synthia Narayan, who honor Lani and me as their first dance teachers and as their guests came on next with the International Quickstep. This was their first appearance in showcase dancing at the Palladium after performing at the Pacific Beach for Sugino Dance Studio. They started with a bang and ended with a bang. Fast feet with good control, Ravi and Synthia danced the entire ballroom floor. It was refreshing to see this new young couple performing and whizzing like a flash on their first try.


Jackson Cho and June Choong thrilled the audience with their explosive International Cha Cha. Fresh back from the Baltimore Dancesport Championship, Jackson and June were magnificent in this exciting dance.



The International Rumba performed by Calvin and Debra Ota was captivating and sensuous to the bone. It was silky smooth and every movement was well orchestrated. It was beauty in motion and a love dance that will be long remembered..


Concluding the program were crowd pleaser Glenn Okazaki and Ann Ho dancing the International Slow Foxtrot. This was another refreshing performance because it's rarely that a slow foxtrot is ever performed. It was wonderfully done with precision and grace. It's no wonder Glenn and Ann are considered tops in the exhibition and competitive level. It was an exhilarating and an enjoyable perfomance to watch.

It was close to 9:15 and yours truly had just about expanded all his energy with my main squeeze, and some lady friends. It was an enjoyable night of dancing and socializing with good friends but it was time to call it a good night and head for the ride home.

Hawaii Dancers Excel at USA Dance National Dancesport Championships

Just got this e-mail from Ravi Narayan on the Dancesport Championship held at Baltimore (news article and photos submitted by Ravi)........
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USA Dance held its flagship Dancesport championship this weekend, April 8, 9, 10, 2011 at Baltimore and our local dancers from the Honolulu Chapter 4007 not only did our Chapter proud, but did a great job representing the state of Hawaii at the National champioships. Four couples from Hawaii participated in the event with three couples competing in both the Standard and Latin events. The results show the increasing interest and quality of competitive Dancesport in Hawaii.


Jackson Cho and Mei-June Choong reached the finals in both Standard and Latin divisions placing 7 out of 21 couples in the Amateur Adult Bronze Standard Division and 2nd out of 18 couples in the Amateur Adult Bronze Latin.


Candido and Yvonne Jorge-Cuan participated in both Standard and Latin divisions placing 5 out of 10 couples in the Amateur Senior III Bronze Standard Division, 3rd out of 5 couples in the Amateur Senior II Bronze Latin and 2nd out of 4 couples in the Amateur Senior III Bronze Latin.


Calvin and Debra Ota also participated in both Standard and Latin divisions placing 5th out of 9 couples in the Amateur Senior II Novice Standard Division, 2nd out of 5 couples in the Amateur Senior II Novice Latin and 6th out of 7 couples in the Amateur Senior II Pre-champ Latin division.


Glenn Okazaki and Anne Ho placed 4th out of 27 couples in the Amateur Senior II Championship Standard division allowing Hawaii to once again boast of having a 2011 United States Nationals Championship finalist!

Fantastic job and welcome back home !!