The Dance Connection

Monday, December 03, 2018

Dancing In Honolulu-2nd & 3rd Week of December 2018

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Dancing In Honolulu - 1st Week of December 2018

Thursday, November 08, 2018

Pan Pacific Ballroom Dance Society Christmas Ball

International Standard Workshop @ Aloha Dancesport Center

International Standard Workshops by Professionals Iaroslav and Lilia Bieliei

at Aloha Dancesport Center ONE Day ONLY, DO not miss out on these two exciting, Professional Workshops and lessons’ opportunities. First time teaching and performing in Hawaii, Iaroslav and Lilia will be performing a Professional Show at DRD Grand ball and Showcase on December 2 at Sheraton Waikiki and teaching all day December 3 at Aloha Dancesport Center. MONDAY DECEMBER 3, 2018 6pm International WALTZ 7pm International TANGO Fee: $35 per person per workshop $60 per person for both $10 for junior and youth under 21 per workshop Private lessons available throughout the day, contact for availability and to schedule your appointment: yannajs@gmail.com Aloha Dancesport Center 350 Ward ave 2nd floor Honolulu HI 96814 www.alohadancesportcenter.com

Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Arthur Murray November Open House Dance Party

Arthur Murray November Open House Dance Party
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 7:30-10:00 PM
Arthur Murray Dance Center
770 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu

(Notice from Arthur Murray Dance Center Facebook)
Are you ready to put a little fun into your life and make November the month to remember?!?

We are excited to open our doors and welcome you to the magical world of ballroom, latin and social dancing! Dancing is great for your health, and a fun way to meet people in your community and make new friends! This event is FREE for everyone and includes dance demonstrations, group dance lessons, and a professional show!

For the month of November we are also celebrating "Dancing at the Cinema" and this night is dedicated to the amazing dance scene in Austin Powers...so come dressed in your best 1960's MOD attire! Light pupus will be provided for your enjoyment. Bring all your friends and we'll see you on the dance floor!

We'll be dancing everything from waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, salsa, bachata, cha cha, rumba, and more! You'll meet a bunch of great people and enjoy a fantastic evening. Come see what all the fuss is about...You may be walking in, but you will definitely be dancing out!

(More info at Arthur Murray Dance Center Hawaii Facebook)

IBDI Adds 6th Term To Dance Schedule 2018

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Tuesday, November 06, 2018

IBDI Inaugural & Christmas Dance 2018

Monday, November 05, 2018

Hawaii Square Dance Association Christmas Holiday Dance

Dance Magic 808 Masquerade Ball & Dance Extravaganza

Thursday, November 01, 2018

IBDI Birthday Dance

INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE INC. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2nd 2018 BIRTHDAY DANCE

Come celebrate our November Member's Birthday " Free Admission for November Birthday Members" ---- Admission $3.00 for Members and $6.00 for Non Members.

DRD 10th Anniversary Grand Ball

Divino Ritmo Dance Grand Ball 2018 "Broadway"

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December 2, 2018
Divino Ritmo Dance Grand Ball 2018 "Broadway"
It's our 10 year anniversary and we're pulling out all the stops!
2 Champion Pro couples in International Standard and Latin coming (for the 1st time in Hawaii) to entertain You!!
Formal Gourmet sit-down Dinner Dance!
Our Fabulous Student Showcase, "Broadway" Themed.
DJay Starpointe. Live Band and singers (to be announced).
Lots of special Guest performances(to be announced).
Tickets on Sale now!! We're Expecting our usual sellout so make your reservations now to secure the best seating available!
3 Sponsorship Tables available in center! Call us for Details!
This is the event of the Year!! Hope you're ready for a great night!!
Lucas Jaime Divinoritmo@aol.com
Yanna Jaime Samkova yannajs@gmail.com
Studio 808-200-5540

Dance, Dance, Dance In November 2018

Monday, October 29, 2018

Halloween Fright Night @ Aloha Dancesport Center

Lani and I got to the Center before 6:30 PM. A bit early but it gave us the chance to look over some of the Halloween spooks decorated around the dance floor and on the tables. There were a few guests already sitting at tables in the ballroom. Pretty soon more guests trickled into the ballroom.

Yanna with daughter Sky Valentina

Lani and I were invited guests of Lucas and Yanna as judges for the costume contest. We were greeted by our gracious host Yanna. Lucas was in the DeeJay cube but he reached out with a friendly handshake..

Nearly all the arriving guests came in colorful costumes to have a good time and vie for the grand prize of $100.00.. There was a second and third prize too. The 2nd and 3rd prizes were for a number of dance lessons. More on the costume contest later.

But first, it was time to go paparazzi with my trusty camera. Just my (bad?) luck. It was snack time and a few of the guests took off their masks to chow down the ono-licious shrimp cocktail, potsticks, three different kinds of cake, mini cream puffs and soft drinks..

The music was great and the Latin rhythm and smooth Waltz and Foxtrot music got dancers on the dance floor. The swing was there also. Had to break away from the delicious shrimp cocktail and cream puffs when the Rumba rhythm was playing. Couldn't pass off that dance. Lucas and a guest demonstrated a Latin dance, too.

After a while, it was time for judging the costume contest. Lani and I were called to the floor as Yanna got the contestants to parade around the dance floor. It was a good scene. The contestants put on a good show by acting the personality of their costume as they got closer to Lani and me. They were very impressive and fortunately we didn't get attacked by a monster or bitten by a vampire, or beheaded by the sword-swinging amazon.

Costume Contest Participants

After close deliberation, the judges selections were made. Here are the results:

3rd Place Costume Contest Winner Anna Mae Schwartz with Yanna

2nd Place Costume Contest Winner Lilavati Bergholdz with Yanna

1st Prize Costume Contest Winner Cammy Divers with Yanna

Hot Salsa music was echoing throughout the ballroom as Lani and I departed the Aloha Dancesport Center. It was a fun evening for us and one to remember. Aloha for now. Happy Dancing!

Our hosts Lucas and Yanna

Saturday, October 27, 2018

"THRILLER" at Kahala Mall

Dance like Michael Jackson to "Thriller"? Nah! Not likely but possible. And posible it was by the young, dance students of Roxanne Kaino. She brought her troupe to Kahala Mall Centerstage today to treat shoppers to a dance performance of "Thriller." And they did a good job. Appropriate time, too, since it's getting close to the night when Zombies and the Walking Dead will roam the streets.

I got to the Mall a short time before the show started. There was a large Saturday crowd waiting near the centerstage. Nearly all the seats were occupied. It was SRO (standing room only) and the show promptly started at 12 noon. Roxanne who was the emcee announced, "five minutes more to go". And when it got to the last 10 seconds of the final minute, there was the usual count down (10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1) roared by the audience.

The Zombies and Walking Dead showing their stuff before their dance performance to the tune "Thriller". (Previous performance photo).

Show Time and there were bodies all over the stage as well as the floor.

Dancers performing on stage

Dancers were performing at floor level, too

The dance performance of Thriller can be viewed on YouTube "Thrill the World 2018 Honolulu". The full six minutes performance was posted by Roxanne Kaino. (Much thanks, Roxanne).

After the dance performance of THRILLER, the participants encored with the group singing "We Are The World, We Are The Children". It was a good touch for a too short program but none-the-last it was an entertaining dance performance and well performed by youngsters that were appreciated and applauded loudly by the audience.