Lani and I got to the Sheraton Waikiki a little after 6PM. We haven't been to the Sheraton since our days with HBDA when most of the dances were held at the Hawaii Ballroom. And we didn't anticipate the traffic leading to the Sheraton Parking but as luck held on, we weren't the only ones getting there after the doors were opened. Parking wasn't too bad considering we found a space on the 6th floor and took the long joy ride to the ground floor.
We checked in at the Reception Table and got our table assignment and had our parking ticket rubber stamped with validation.
Showing our tickets to the door checkers got us the pass to enter the Ballroom.
Not too much going on...just a few couples social dancing to the music of Dee Jay Michael Yap. Then more dancers got into the swing as they filtered into the ballroom.
(Uncle) Wesley greeted us at our table and proudly pointed out the wonderful props of a New York Night Club and the West Side Story created by Dr. Paul Laderta.
Of course, my main squeeze had to be coaxed for a shot with the West Side prop. Got one with exhibition dancers and friends Ed and Matilda Felix, also. But didn't stop there 'cause I needed to get one with my host Marie (in green dress) and her friends.
A lot of time for social dancing before the serving of dinner at the table. It was good to be served for a change. Made us feel like we were dining at a high class restaurant. The food was ono and there were friendly people seated at out table. We had small talks but then that's part of socializing and meeting new faces.
SHOWTIME started about 8 o'clock after the dinner and somemore social dancing. There were three acts. The 1st Act, New York-The Concrete Jungle featured the following performers:
The Pan Pacific Formation Team dancers were: Eric & Luby Brienzo, Robert & Amy Lau, Ed & Matilda Felix, and Jim & April McDonald.
Intermission and Social Dancing followed before Act II. I'm gonna take an Intermission Break too at this point before this blog gets too long and boring. So keep tuned in for Act II.
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