Friday, April 03, 2020

Sweet Treats by Kris


Tuesday, March 17, 2020

West Coast Swing Oahu Notice of Classes & Dance Social Cancellations

Aloha.  Hope you and your loved ones are all well.

This notice regarding our dance classes and socials due to coronavirus concerns:

"To heed caution, West Coast Swing Oahu is cancelling classes and dance socials until further notice.  We hope everyone will take care, stay safe and well.  Mahalo for your understanding.  Until we dance again…”

Thank you,

George & Roscel Garcia
West Coast Swing Oahu

Monday, March 16, 2020

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Thursday, March 05, 2020

Tuesday, March 03, 2020

DRD Ballroom Dance Party Social.Hosted by Aloha Dancesport Center

Photo courtesy Aloha Dancesport Center
Saturday, March 7, 2020 7:00 - 10:30 PM
Aloha Dancesport Center
350 Ward Ave  Ste 200
Honolulu, HI 96814 

Come dance with us as we wish Roly and Gloria all the best on their New life journey.
There will be dance performances, Potluck, free refreshments and pupus and lots of social dancing!
Roly and Gloria will perform an Honor Dance!
And a Special tribute to them by Lucas and Yanna!
Admission $25.00 at Door Advance purchase $20.00
Students, ADC Members $15.00 Juniors 12-19 Yr Old $10.00
Under 12 Yr Old Free.
Reservations and Advance Sales:
divinoritmo@aol.com
Studio 808-200-5540

Monday, February 10, 2020

West Coast Swing & Hustle Classes




For more information, www.westcoastswingoahu.com, or danz@westcoastswingoahu.com

Aloha Dancesport Center Hosting Happy Valentine's Day Celebration


Come celebrate with us Valentine's Day!
Friday, Feb, 14, 2020 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM.
With lot's of Dancing, Dinner and performances.
Free refreshments and you're invited to bring your own special dish to share with Love.
All born on February 14 will have Free Admission! Come Celebrate your birthday with us!! Admission 25.00 at Door. DRD Students and ADC Members 20.00 advance sale. Teens 12-19 yr old 10.00 Under 12 Free. Reservations Contact: divinoritmo@aol.com Studio 808-200-5540
Aloha Dancesport Center
350 Ward Ave. Ste. 200
Honolulu, HI 96814

Saturday, February 08, 2020

Friday, February 07, 2020

Wednesday, February 05, 2020

51st Senior Valentine Dance at The Blaisdell Exhibition Hall


Everyone is invited to get on up and boogie down with some vivacious kūpuna during the 51st Senior Valentine Dance sponsored by the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).

The fun-filled, annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. It is free and open to the public, but parking rates may still apply.

This year’s theme of “Love will keep us together” will be felt throughout the exhibition hall as hundreds of members from 34 DPR senior clubs island-wide dance all throughout the morning.

A live performance from the Royal Hawaiian Band will help kick-off the event, followed by some special appearances from Mayor Kirk Caldwell and members of his cabinet, city employees, newscasters, athletes and local celebrities.

Mahalo to the Bank of Hawai‘i and the numerous volunteers and contributing organizations who continue to support this annual event.

Tuesday, February 04, 2020

Medah's Valentine Veils Showcase at Ala Moana Centerstage


Join MEDAH and feel the love as we raq it out at the one and only Ala Moana Centerstage!
  • Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 5 PM – 6 PM

    Performer application is now open here:

    https://forms.gle/iz3TJeCnQVRr3XHU6

    The 6th Annual Salsa In Hawaii Salsa & Bachata Congree


    The Salsa in Hawaii Salsa and Bachata Congress with Kizomba and Zouk Welcomes you to our 6th Annual Congress 2020! This congress concentrates on bringing together the dance community locally, nationally, and internationally! We have an amazing line – up of performers from all over the world, 5 nights of social dancing, workshops, specialty bootcamps, theme parties, beach party and more. This congress brings you the best entertainment with world-class dancers, DJs, instructors, and performers. Join us February 19th-23rd 2020 and come experience the Aloha.

    What to expect?
    • A dedicated Salsa room
    • A dedicated Bachata room
    • A dedicated Zouk & Kizomba room
    • 3 days of workshops
    • Performance challenges
    • Beach party at Magic Island
    • 5 nights of social dancing
    • All star DJs
    • All star photographers/videographers
    • Vendors with great customer service
    • 5 days and nights of pure fun!

    Register now: www.SalsainHawaii.com

    Thursday, January 30, 2020

    International Latin Workshop Hosted by Aloha Dancesport Center


    Aloha Dancesport Center
    350 Ward Avenue  Ste 200
    International Latin Workshops with Professional US National Latin Finalists Roman and Sasha on Sunday February 2 at 12:30pm
    Chacha with Roman at 12:30
    Rumba with Sasha at 1:30

    Tuesday, January 28, 2020

    Aloha Ball Hosted by Aloha Dancesport Center


    Come join us at The Aloha Ball!
    DRD has it's team ready to represent Hawaii during day competition and we will have a Great time in the evening Gala.
    We are putting together tables for Gala which Features Amateur and Pro-Am competitions as well as solos and Formations with plenty of surprise performances and a Fabulous Buffet Dinner! The Pro Show will feature USA Latin Finalist Roman and Sasha!
    To reserve a spot with us:
    Email divinoritmo@aol.com
    FaceBook message or
    Call 917-568-3173
    Join us! It's going to be a Great Night!

    Sunday, January 26, 2020

    Flicker Flashback to HBDA 35th Anniversary & Founders' Ball

    Since you "like" Eugene & Harriet's performance in the 35th Anniversary & Founders' Ball showcase, here's a Flicker Flashback of the other performers. HBDA put on a top notch showcase with performances by Eugene & Harriet (American Waltz), Logan & June (International Waltz), Oscar & Dorothy (International Tango), Stanley & Evelyn (International Rumba), Michael & Darlene (International Waltz), and Benny & Faith (Romantic Bolero). The Can Can Dance choreographed by Eugene was a good addition to the show.
    (Showcase performance can be viewed on Facebook Dancers, and Facebook HBDA here Dancing Begins)

    DRD Neon Lights 2011- The Call of Broadway

    A Flicker Flashback to one of the best and entertaining showcase of 2011.
    Divino Ritmo "Neon Lights" The Call of Broadway
    Divino Ritmo Dance Grand Ball 2011 got underway on Saturday night at the Sheraton Waikiki's Molokai & Lanai Ballrooms. Billed as "Neon Lights, The Call of Broadway, the very well put together show was awesome to the max...electrifying and for the most part very entertaining. The colorful costumes, the glamour, the dancers, the lightings, the music, the props (mustn't forget the long white limo)....I gotta say, "WOW! This is Broadway!" The dance floor was the main stage and like the pauses between each act of a stageshow, there was darkness that instilled a feeling of mystery before the spotlight revealed the actors/dancers.
    There were two Acts nicely spaced apart which gave moments for general dancing in between. There were some added features to both Acts that included the Divino Ritmo Dance Studio Formation Team, a dance exhibition by Professionals Lucas Jaime and Yanna Samkova, a formation dance by the Divino Ritmo Dance Novice Ensemble, and a solo Jazz dance to "All That Jazz". There were so many participants in this exciting Broadway Show that I couldn't get all their names. But kudos to all of them for an excellent performance in dance showmanship. I hope the proverbial words of "A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words" will display the high energy performance of the participating dancers.
    (Click on photos to view all 18 photos).
    1.Oklahoma (David Easa & Yanna Samkova), 2. Sweet Charity Emi Matsuoka & Lucas Jaime), 3. Sophisticatic Lady (Marge & Carl Boyer), 4. South Pacific (Wes Numazu & Yanna Samkova), 5. Lucas Jaime & Yanna Samkova, 6. Pirates of Penzance (David Bills & Yanna Samkova), 7. Mama Mia (Edwin & Remy Brion), 8.Mary Poppings (Maria Handl & Lucas Jaime), 9. Beauty and the Beast (Bella Boyer & Lucas Jaime), 10. Mambo Kings (Cole Horibe & Yanna Samkova), 11. Evita (Maria Handl & Lucas Jaime), 12. All That Jazz (Keala Fung), 13. Madam Butterfly (Marie Laderta & Lucas Jaime), 14. Jones Valenzuela & Yanna Samkova, 15. Tarzan (Jun Nishioka & Lucas Jaime), 16. Chicago ( Paul Laderta & Yanna Samkova), 17. Zorro (Rolando & Gloria Padasdao), 18. Singer (Katie Chow) .

    Saturday, January 25, 2020

    Saturday, January 11, 2020

    USA Dance Monthly Social and Showcase

    Last night (Friday Jan. 10) USA Dance hosted their monthly social dance at the Ala Wai Palladium. Lani and I were invited as guests of Ravi and Synthia.
    Ravi and Synthia
    Unfortunately it was a strong windy and rainy night for car riding. So "lonsome rider" me braved the weather and treked to the Palladium without my side kick Lani.
    Got to the Palladium about 7:30 and was greeted by friends Gayle Kawahakui. and Ed Matsuda when I got to the top of the stairs. Inside the ballroom dancers were moving to the rhythm of the music played by DeeJay Synthia.
    Music DeeJay Synthia

    I was in line to check in at the Reception Table but the lovelies at the table gave me a friendly waved to just go in.
    The lovelies were Delia Tom, Candy Matsuda, and Lorrie Chun
    The dance Showcase started at 7:45 with EmCee Ed Matsuda welcoming all the dancers to the USA Dance monthly dance and announcing the special performance for the evening.
    EmCee Ed Matsuda

    First on the agenda was Ravi Narayan and daughter Prita performing the American Smooth Viennese Waltz. Prita is currently a student at the University of Minnesota and competes on her University Ballroom Team. (You can watch the video of their performance at Facebook.com (Dancers).
    Prita with Ravi Narayan


    There was a short intermission for social dancing before the next performance.

    The final performance was the International Standard Medley by students from USA Dance Youth Program and assisted by two adult members. The dancers were Brooke & Soren, Robert & Isabella, and Ravi & Tiffany. (You can view the video of their performance at Facebook.com (Dancers)


    USA Dance Youth Formation with DeeJay Synthia and Emcee Ed Matsuda
    Social dancing resumed after the Showcase. A big mahalo to Ravi and Synthia for inviting Lani and me to the USA Dance monthly social, and to Ed Matsuda for sharing his program notes with me.
    Happy Dancing everyone!


    Friday, January 10, 2020

    Wednesday, January 08, 2020

    Tuesday, January 07, 2020

    Aloha Ball 2020 at The Kahala Resort & Hotel


    Aloha Ball -  competition all day,
    Dinner Gala 6:30-11pm
    Kahala Hotel, parking complimentary all day  with validation

    Monday, January 06, 2020

    Hawaii Gardenia Circle Yearly Latin Festival


    Arthur Murray Dance Center Open House Guest Party

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    Arthur Murray Dance Center
    770 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste. 115
    Ph. 808 944-0606
    www.dancinginhawaii.com

    Saturday, January 04, 2020

    West Coast Swing Lessons & Dance Social


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    Friday, January 03, 2020

    Chinese New Year 2020 will fall on Saturday January 25 and the Festival will last to Saturday February 8.

    International Tango Workshop with Albert J. Franz

    IBDI hosting Social Dance, and International Tango Workshop at the Ala Wai Palladium.