IBDI 2nd Term Students Party

It's been a tradition for IBDI these past many years to have a Students Party at the conclusion of each dance

Nick Sierra

class term. It was a good turnout last night. Students from each class (6 classes) got on the dance floor and danced the dance steps they had learned. Good showing. Nick Sierra was the EmCee last night with Prez Arnold Lee and Dance Director Diana Vo squeezing in a few words on the microphone. George Suetsugu was the music player. (Lucky) numbers were called out for door prizes by Nick as Arnold and yours truly assisted. Then it was time for the instructors to demonstrate the dances they will be teaching. Only the dance instructors new to the upcoming 3rd Term got to perform a demonstration.
First up were newcomers Dean Sierra and partner Suzy who danced the Salsa . If you learned Salsa from
Greg, The Salsaman during his time with

Dean Sierra and Suzy

IBDI, you're going to like some of the different moves that Dean will be teaching. Next demo was by newcomer Thomas Campbell who danced the International Cha Cha. IBDI is very grateful to Mr. Campbell for consenting to fill in when another instructor decided to drop out of the dance schedule at the last minute. Although he had no partner to demonstrate the dance, he showed some good "strictly International Cha Cha" moves that's worth considering a-look-see in his class. And lastly, returning Professional Mr. Albert Franz with his partner (sorry, I didn't get her name) danced the Disco Hustle. You'll gonna like Mr. Franz's cool and effortless moves, too. Very cool and easy to learn.

Thomas Campbell

Mr. Albert Franz and partner

                                         











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Salome Where She Danced (and Now)

Ballroom dance teacher, Country Line dance teacher, Jazz dance teacher, Dance Choreographer and a wonderful person to befriend. That's Salome Sato! Salome made a short stop here in Honolulu for a high school class reunion and to visit with friends and family. So just so you know, this talented gal did not disappear from the surface of this planet. She just relocated to the Big, Big Island Continental USA and she's spreading her super talent out there, too. In photo, Salome is performing on stage in Oregon with friends and dancing the "Puka Pants Hula" which she choreographed. SWEET!

 Salome (in white) was also a  performing dancer with the Spectaculars here in Hawaii for many years. That's my main squeeze (in red) who danced a short time with the Spectaculars, too, a few years ago.