The Dance Connection: January 2020

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!

Monday, January 27, 2020

Nic Sierra-Singer,Dance Teacher, and Corporate Business Trainer

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)

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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

Revised IBDI First Term Dance Class Schedule

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!