Oahu West Doing Wonders

“Together, in our dance blogs, we have the opportunity to bring real dance freedom to every part of this island. Across multiple dance styles and clothed in an elegant, beautiful, experience,

it is a bold vision. But our greatest strength in Dance is our community and together we can do this. Come and join

our blogs and be a part of bringing recreational dance

to the masses.”

Yes, they were thinking of making a Multi-Purpose center in Waipio at one time, but the Rail Disaster cut that out. It's the bread, Fred. And the new estimates on the Rail Catastrophe are in the Ten Billion dollar range. Twice the previous estimates. But the Rail Party knows that is easy money.

 "My Girl" by the Temptations

So why not not make a trial, in 2014, at the largest local community center and just install a good dance floor? Everything else is already in. 12000 square feet at the Palladium in downtown Honolulu is too much but it is needed for the Rootzi Tootzi dancers in town such as International dancers and those exhibition type of shows and it stands to reason.

"In Other Words, (fly me to the moon)" by Matt Monroe

But for us, the ordinary dancers in this community, one quarter size, 3000 square feet or even 2000 in the West would do wonders. It may work so well, it could be used only for dancing. What kind of dancing? There must be at least 50 different kinds of dancing on this Island, maybe more. This dance center would be used 25 hours per day, 8 days a week. Maybe more? Of course, we gotta pay for the Rail Calamity. Oh well.

Think about it, You have friends, you know people, if we all work for it, eventually we can get it. Dancers in the West, arise, you have nothing to lose but your chains. Ha!

Oahu West Doing Wonders

“Together, in our dance blogs, we have the opportunity to bring real dance freedom to every part of this island. Across multiple dance styles and clothed in an elegant, beautiful, experience,

it is a bold vision. But our greatest strength in Dance is our community and together we can do this. Come and join

our blogs and be a part of bringing recreational dance

to the masses.”

Yes, they were thinking of making a Multi-Purpose center in Waipio at one time, but the Rail Disaster cut that out. It's the bread, Fred. And the new estimates on the Rail Catastrophe are in the Ten Billion dollar range. Twice the previous estimates. But the Rail Party knows that is easy money.

 "My Girl" by the Temptations

So why not not make a trial, in 2014, at the largest local community center and just install a good dance floor? Everything else is already in. 12000 square feet at the Palladium in downtown Honolulu is too much but it is needed for the Rootzi Tootzi dancers in town such as International dancers and those exhibition type of shows and it stands to reason.

"In Other Words, (fly me to the moon)" by Matt Monroe

But for us, the ordinary dancers in this community, one quarter size, 3000 square feet or even 2000 in the West would do wonders. It may work so well, it could be used only for dancing. What kind of dancing? There must be at least 50 different kinds of dancing on this Island, maybe more. This dance center would be used 25 hours per day, 8 days a week. Maybe more? Of course, we gotta pay for the Rail Calamity. Oh well.

Think about it, You have friends, you know people, if we all work for it, eventually we can get it. Dancers in the West, arise, you have nothing to lose but your chains. Ha!

Blogging

People are just beginning to find out who are the beneficiaries of blogging. It has always been support for some organization, loyalty required etc. Some have even suspected that in our blogs, someone is making big bucks on their good looks, talent, fame and good fortune. But blogging is much different and the readers of Town Dancers are beginning to suspect the truth but not really in the know yet.

"Someone who can think logically would provide a nice contrast to the real world."

The biggest beneficiaries are the reader/dancers. They are able to read about our kind of dancing and learn plenty about the technicalities and the social aspects all over the island and eventually beyond. And they are very prominent with their presence in the hits.

The second beneficiaries are the organizations. For with our counters they can get some idea that they are not just beating their gums. Ten average hits per day is nothing, most of it is spam or bounce. And I remember when I got to ten. It was exhilarating, that's three hundred hits per month.

"You Belong To Me" by Jo Stafford

The third class is the contributors of information and photos and the guest authors. They know the importance of the various view points and what they do. And everyone else does too. Unfortunately many are too modest to realize their importance.

The fourth class is of course the blogs, the more hits, the more they can offer their good friends, neighbors, and fellow reader/dancers. And we can look forward to their independence one by one.

A win-win situation. Anybody out there getting that?

But I am not pushing  for Town Dancer anymore. If we get the needed guest authors fine, but I can cool it there. The one going like a house afire is Oahu West. Blogging Hawaii had been in second place for five years. Now, Oahu West may be the first one with enough Guest Authors and hits to make it an independent blog. From whom? From Me. That may start the ball rolling for the rest of the blogs.

Pub's Side Note: Some of the wheels in the dance community have to be dragged, kicking and screaming into the 21st century. I will not do that. If they do not want it they shall not have it. But the sign on the door I leave open still says welcome.

Pearlridge Chapter Two

Well, I certainly was gratified in receiving a nice email from Karen Kihara. Wow, all the good photos but a little short on remarks.

Hi Pepe,
Can you add these (pix) to the next blog.

The Officers of Pearlridge Chapter.
Perhaps we can get first names.

Pearlridge Chapter, the "place to learn to dance" is noted for its private like, small, friendly and non-intimidating classes, taught by outstanding dedicated rotating instructors. For this upcoming new session, we are blessed to have with us, the popular and highly qualified Ben & Faith Agbayani who are also HBDA's Dance Directors.

Pearlridge Chapter Members present.

Thank you so much for helping us. Karen

And we certainly had a terrific cast for the

Pearlridge Chapter Show Business.

Regular Line Dancing, left and Gangnam Style, right.

Prayer by Harriet, Exotic dancer Tammy Lee Custodio,

Past Instructors, the Carreons with Prexy Millie Chun

and Pearlridge Songbird, Yvette Moore.

Then as it has been from long ago reputation,

the Kau Kau was outta dis world.

There is no truth to the rumor that for the next social,

they will rent the Blaisdell.

Pearlridge Chapter Two

Well, I certainly was gratified in receiving a nice email from Karen Kihara. Wow, all the good photos but a little short on remarks.

Hi Pepe,
Can you add these (pix) to the next blog.

The Officers of Pearlridge Chapter.
Perhaps we can get first names.

Pearlridge Chapter, the "place to learn to dance" is noted for its private like, small, friendly and non-intimidating classes, taught by outstanding dedicated rotating instructors. For this upcoming new session, we are blessed to have with us, the popular and highly qualified Ben & Faith Agbayani who are also HBDA's Dance Directors.

Pearlridge Chapter Members present.

Thank you so much for helping us. Karen

And we certainly had a terrific cast for the

Pearlridge Chapter Show Business.

Regular Line Dancing, left and Gangnam Style, right.

Prayer by Harriet, Exotic dancer Tammy Lee Custodio,

Past Instructors, the Carreons with Prexy Millie Chun

and Pearlridge Songbird, Yvette Moore.

Then as it has been from long ago reputation,

the Kau Kau was outta dis world.

There is no truth to the rumor that for the next social,

they will rent the Blaisdell.

Made it.

And I am still here, I have accepted my age. Today, Thursday, the 12th, I completed my 88th trip around the sun on this space ship Earth. So I will take this opportunity to let everyone know that my planning includes retiring slowly from this phase of my happy life.

"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born

and the day you find out why."

The reappraisal of my ten blogs for our fellow dancers has already begun. I have deleted one blog and the next one on tap is Central Valley. That will leave eight and I can concentrate on the next one to go. Central Valley has gone through its ups and downs but most of our best potential clients in the area have Web sites and have no use for Blog sites. They have the perfect right to their decisons.

I have given all of them a fair chance and the reader/dancers are the ones that are making the decisions. The blogs have become an easy game to play and enjoyable working in the comfort of my nice little apartment. And believe me, I am learning "Blogging." I have my own stats of all the blogs plus others when I can get the counters.

"A Day In The Life" by the Beatles

I can still go out and make my rounds, only not as often and I just cannot take photos. So I am always taking an extra camera and find someone that can operate and get photos of his/her choosing, his/her viewpoint. Just hit the jackpot with Kevin Hall at the Pearlridge Chapter HBDA social. Beautiful pictures. Most of the other picture takers would rather contribute to Flicker or Facebook and they should do as they please. Those places must be pretty good, they get more than a million photos per hour.

I have watched, as Blogging Hawaii, went, from being pretty close to Town Dancer, down to third place behind Oahu West. My personal guess is that the first Independent blog will be Oahu West. But each blog, with plenty of feedback from more people, administrators, guest authors and just plain contributors, will help make our dance world of Hawaii much better.

I have been fortunate to be allowed to play this long among the stars. and in Nanakuli, on "a clear day when you can still see forever" I can admire the sky sprinkled with stars. But as they say at the VA, talking about all their aches and pains, "It will end, all too soon." We cannot do anything about it, accept it and be grateful that we had some time to meet with so many nice people.

In Hawaii, dance blogs are enabling hundreds of dancers to express their opinions with reduced political risk simply because of the sheer number of like-minded opinions online. Facing these independent voices, the old clique machine starts to crumble. Unfortunately most of this will be after my time. Happy Dancing.

Pearlridge Chapter Social

Nice day Tuesday, I was able to do most of my errands. Was ready by 5:15 and the #40 bus was right on time and got me to Farrington and Kaahumanu about 6:30. Took a nice leisurely walk to Safeway and got a delicious looking cake. And right around the corner was Waimalu Elementary.

I told Karen at the Shindig that I brought a container and I asked for a piece of the action and Karen obliged very nicely, The place was already developing a good crowd. And going all around said my hellos to everyone. I am getting to know a lot of people and I can consider myself fortunate.

It soon became apparently that this was a different type of social. And who says it has to be a certain way? The difference in presentation is what can be appealing. I met Kevin and he could handle the camera and he took most of these pictures. We can get very lucky sometimes.

These good photos will go into the slide show on the

Ewa Bus Stop and Dancing in the Dark blogs.

Nice to see some Kapolei members and my first quote from a very good dance friend. Nora Dionisio:

"It is always great to see old friends here at the Pearlridge Social. Good Food, Great Company." ~Nora

Looking good on both Stages.

Long time friends Paul and Marie Laderta and after a little talk story I got the second nice quote:

"A reason, and a place to see old friends like Pepe, Ida Lebowski, Hermie and Chris Patao - they are reasons we started dancing." ~Marie and Paul

Da Kine dancing we are all about. Terrific. They can quit their day jobs and go the exhibition route. Maybe only 5 Gs per week to start but it could lead to real money.

Went around and finally got a chance to ask Shirley,
President of HBDA for her quote:

"This has been a wonderful evening with so many talented people. The food and the people were awesome. Thanks, very much for the beautiful hospitality of the Pearlridge Chapter."

Aloha, Herb and Shirley Ota.

They were going great guns.

Finally got around to getting a quote from one of the best photographers, we have ever had. We are always looking for a photographer who want to get his/her own pictures, is all. Their viewpoint and we got some beauts here.  Email me, I misplaced your address and thanks, Kevin.

"We feel honored to be guests of the Pearlridge Chapter of HBDA for their social. What a great evening of dancing, entertainment and ohana. We had a fantastic time with everyone! Thank You for introducing us to the event. Aloha."
Kevin and Julie Hall.