Recovery

As physically handicapped that I am now I still get around and plenty on the Internet. I am gradually getting some help and my dream remains to see one of my best blogs go independent. I reserve the "junk" blogs for me. Patience.

"When a well packaged web of untruths has been sold to the masses over generations,
truth may seem preposterous and the writer of truth, a raving lunatic."

Jason Wulf of Swing Maui used to come closer than any other communication from Maui for the reader/dancers of this blog. But of course, most people are used to flyers and that kind of communication. This is not a Web site, this is a blog site and I would like to make it Social Media if I can. It will take time.

We are beginning to exchange views on the Island of Oahu and many good blogs with many good points. I would like to see it spread to the Neighbor Islands. We, the Social Dancers of Hawaii have needed that, to make the proper decisions that will benefit all of us.

Many are picking up on the "comfortable" basic for the American Rumba that is neither Arthur Murray or Fred Astaire. Also many are picking up on the "Bronze" division (beginners) that should have at least 30 basic movements that would allow most people to dance well with that limitation.

You wanna get good, go into the Silver division with another good 30 basic movements and you have it made in the shade. The Gold could be strictly for exhibition and competition dancers. There is plenty room there. There are close to 700 documented steps (patterns) in Salsa alone for an example.

"You Are The Sun, Hawaii" by Loyal Garner

Foreign Signs translated - almost to the English:

In a Budapest Zoo; Please do not feed the animals. If you have suitable food, give it to guard on duty.

On a menu in Swiss Restaurant; Our wines leave you nothing to hope for.

In an East African newspaper; A new swimming pool is rapidly taking shape since the contractors have thrown in the bulk of their workers.

from Maurice

Dance Hawaii
Week of February 23rd, 2015 to March 1st, 2015
Maurice T Morita, president
Cell phone #: 808-225-0326
Email address: mauricetmorita@gmail.com
Website: dancehawaiiinc.com
mailing address: 808 Ahua st. #82, Honolulu, Hi. 96819

Friday nights
Koko head Recreation center
in Hawaii Kai community room

Cost: $20.00 for one dance class per person
/$40.00 for two dance classes
Parks & Recreation requirement: minimum 8 students / maximum 16 students

Dates of dance classes, (10 dance classes)
January 30, 2015
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015
April 10, 2015 (no class on april 3rd-good friday)

"Tengo Mi Cha Cha Cha" by Rene Touzet

Senior Instructors: Sally Forges
Dance Assistants: Maurice Morita & Betty Torricer
6:30 p.m. American social rhumba
7:30 p.m. American social cha cha
8:30 p.m. dance class ends

"We can look back but not too much, we are not going that way."

Most people around dance the American Style which is just fine because most of the dancing we will cover will be American Style or something similar. Waltz is usually our best bet, since Country Style and American are very compatible and can interchange partners very easily. The ladies are just marvelous in following a good lead.

"Morning Dew" by Melveen Leed

And there is a local night club that has dancing. They are welcome to give notice in this blog. We try to help the entire social dance environment.

Pub's Side Note: We cannot do what one person tells us to do. But we can certainly hear what many of you say and then we must move accordingly.

Zion Ipuka Doing

The folks of Zion Ipuka are making the good effort to help their fellow humans and I am certainly willing to do what I can to help them.

Dear Friends of the Homeless:
I hope you will join us to help the ones who live in our community and are often forgotten. Sometimes just a hot meal, a prayer or a friendly hug will go a long way to help them feel loved. You are always welcomed to join us. Just look for our Brown Van or follow this blog and whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated.
God Bless, - Pastor Curtis for Zion Ipuka.

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Bruddah Iz

Thank You Jesus for all you do for us in our lives. We love you more than
words can express. And thank you brother Joe for helping support us in
our effort of giving back to our God and our community. May God
continue to bless our Tuesday feeding of our family and friends.
Love, Zion Ipuka

Update

Not so good. It is tottering around the mid teens in average hits per day. The Rail Disaster has had a devastating effect on the entire Corridor. But some people are making millions and millions of dollars in profits. So what's wrong with a little profit here and there? Does anyone know how much it costs for those "rubber stamps" on the HART board? Would be funny if it weren't so serious.

From the Creative Researchers And Producers in Honolulu:

“Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it,

and eventually everyone will believe it”

West Honolulu led by Kalihi is shaping up to be a good place if you can find a place at least 3 blocks from the Rail Noise. Steel wheels on steel rail, is one of the most horrible sounds in the world. And that is why the Fat Cats are already thinking of some very low cost housing in that section. It will be the new slum area of Honolulu. There are many places in Kalihi that are developing into nice neighborhoods. Those with money want to get as far away from the Rail Catastrophe as possible.

There are still many residents in the non lessons mode, street or club dancing without formal teaching. But these people go to town for that. Specially since some of the Night Clubs are leaving this section. Now Kapolei and the Waianae Coast is looking better all the time. With 100 thousand residents, there are close to 5000 potential social dancers in the area. Another dance club is certain and of course the increase in Night Clubs with a dance floor.

"I'll Be Seeing You" by Jo Stafford

Anyway the West and Second City are going to be coming out of it in spite of the Rail Crisis. More people are getting on the band wagon. Da Rail Mess has got to go.

Divino Ritmo's V-day dance was a happening!

Sarah said, "That was the best Valentines Day Dance ever!" I approve that assessment.

We were newbies to Divino Ritmo's  DanceSportCenter. I have been wanting  to check it out. The promise of live music (my preference) on Valentine's Day reeled us in.

Wow. The dance floor is huge and the seating very comfortable, the atmosphere friendly and chummy. We had a foursome and shared a table w/3 other dancers.

There were  some very yummy offerings and refreshments (water/juice). You are allowed to bring your own preferred pupus/refreshments which worked for us.

V-day is also Lucas's B-day and celebrated w/an ono cake. Hardly any candles on it. My cake would look like the "Towering Inferno."

 Rolando is usually Latin based but his band also plays Ballroom tempos. The floor was filled w/wonderful dancing all night long.

There was a Belly Dance during one of the breaks. That's something you don't see everyday. How does she move like that? If I tried I'd end up in traction. There's a reason I wear slip ons.

The good news is that DR will be offering monthly live music socials. The March event will reprise Rolando so mark your calendars for March 21, 2015. 6:30-10:30.

If you plan on attending future Live music events I suggest calling/emailing Yanna to make reservations.

www.AlohaDanceSportCenter.com   (808) 200-5540
Lucas Jaime:     divinoritmo@aol.com  (917) 568-3173
Yanna Samkova:      Yannajs@gmail.com   (732) 499-0407

Supporting live music and dance venues is like fertilizing flowers. It insures more blooms in the future,

R

Good Headstart

This blog has very good prospects. The search engines have already gathered material for Kokohead Dancing even though very little is us. Anyway the other search engines are sure to pick up this too. This separate and distinct blog that I have set up without thought of any head start was just lucky.

“This world was never about Truth or Lies. There are only hard facts.

Despite that, some who exist in this world mistakenly believe

that only Facts Favorable To Them are truths. They know

no other way to live.  Do you know all the Facts?”

Apparently there is already a dance studio there and they can post anything they wish in our Kokohead blog. These people in this area have had very good teachers and they do dance very well. We wish to disperse information to our fellow reader/dancers that they would enjoy. We could gradually get enough Information Contributors to get Kokohead blog published three or four times a week. After that, it would be relatively easy to get a few Guest Authors.

Then I could appoint a couple of Administrators and resign as Administrator. They could take it over, get more Guest Authors and run up the hits in the hundreds average per day, They would establish their own Social Media and independence, making their own rules. The best part is that there is no one that covers that section like we do, so it is all virgin territory. With time I will resign completely, I will have my hands full with the remaining blogs.

"Morning Dew" by Loyal Garner

Pub's Side Note: To our reader/dancers, please consider yourselves, now and henceforth, and no matter what anyone ever asks of you, free to do any damned thing you want as long as it doesn't hurt someone else unnecessarily.

Makaha

The area and the real residents of the community are looking better all the time. And what is more they are becoming aware of it. They even have a few religious groups that help out the poor in places all the way down to Nanakuli for instance, Zion Ipuka.

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the
acts of government to their own selfish purposes.

The Hawaiian Princess Condo is located on Oahu’s sunny Westside in the Makaha Valley, on a 1/3rd mile pristine white sand beach. One of the best kept vacation destination secrets on the island of Oahu where they offer an affordable, discounted alternative for the budget minded traveler while providing an upscale condominium setting. But we all understand that it is definitely not for the natives.

The Hawaiian Princess offers a secure beachfront setting with free gated parking. The complex also offers a Saltwater Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi Hot Tub, Tennis Court and a Barbecue area for your enjoyment.  Snorkeling, Boogie Boarding and swimming are a step away. Watch the Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Humpback Whales (in-season) frolic in the warm crystal blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

"Walk Through Paradise With Me" by Melveen Leed

Dine on and watch the magnificent sunsets from your own private lanai and they do have dancing but it is only for "their kind." Of course we all know that this was not built for the people of the Waianae Coast even if we know there will be a few residents that will be in charge of "Housekeeping and Janitorial Duties."

I'm also hoping to find Two Centers and Guest Authors and to encourage dancers to share photos and items of interest that I can post here or any blog of their choosing.  I'm hoping to establish a sense of community in whatever area they live in. I'm also helping to make the internet experience and experiment affordable and more in line with the level of results that dancers can expect to receive.

Overhaul

My computer just got too slow and too much virus junk so I had little choice. I use only Microsoft Defender, and it does just about the same as the others. They all let something through and if they are able to stop them they will always leave something behind goofing up the works. I reinstalled the original Operating System after carefully saving all my data. Then it takes a good five hours to get everything up to date again and wait a good day for everything to settle down.

"Music, Music, Music" by Theresa Brewer

"To most people, the beginning of the years is not a time or a season but a state of mind. To cherish peace
and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, to start to live a better life not only for our own benefit but for
others too. If we think on these things, there will develop the right thinking and over us will shine
many stars sending their gleam of hope to the world."

"Sentimental Journey" by Les Brown

I must begin to attend some dances around town, even though I cannot dance. I could take a couple cameras and with five or six pics from each one and a few items of interest to quote, it could evolve into a nice blog. I went to Makua Alii and did not stay long but no photos at all. I ran out of battery, my mistake.

"Tiny Bubbles" by Don Ho

Anyway, I haven't felt too good so I am glad I took a couple days off of this daily blogging. The hits are  just holding on for dear life. But the solution is clearly in the Two Centers and the Guest Authors. Platinum Horseshoe, Blogging Hawaii and/or Dancing Nights is the one that will overtake Town Dancer and we can all prepare for the independence.

Pub's Side Note:
"Member satisfaction does not have to be a goal.  It's the by product of a well run dance club." 

Latin Waltz

So, what is Latin Waltz? Not many people know what this is exactly. Who invented it? I've never seen a class on it, but it's has been a classic folk dance for over one hundred years ago mainly outside the Caribbean, mostly in Mexico and Central America.

"Perfection may not be attainable, but in chasing it,

we may catch excellence."

This is going to look really obvious once we get started. Basically, it's a hesitation waltz danced to Latin music and you can dance American Style very nicely to it. There is a ton of great Latin-American and Spanish music written in 3/4 time.

Some of it with a fairly fast tempo more like a Viennese Waltz and danced with a chasse, similar to dancing Samba, which keeps the progression to a minimum. The results are two different Waltzes and danced according to the tempo.

"Maui Waltz" by Loyal Garner

This particular fast form of waltz is ideal not only for Latin music, but for any fast music in 3/4 time. Many of us have had fairly hideous experiences trying to dance Viennese Waltz socially. And we all know that not much is played by our terrific Djs.

Our local dance floors have been small and crowded, and dancers who have learned Viennese Waltz in the American style often stop short, right in the line of dance, to do one of the open figures that American style is known for.

Many dancers sit these out altogether. Also, unfortunately, many dancers who attempt Viennese Waltz do not have the speed or strength to dance continuously nor the floorcraft to make way for those who do. Latin Waltz is a legitimate way to dance to fast waltz music without becoming a hazard on the dance floor and without exceeding your own abilities.

"The Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page

This is also your chance to get in first with a style that could really catch on. Unfortunately it will not happen until we get the first Latin Dance Club. Our local dance floors are slowly getting bigger, but there are more and more social dancers. Which I think is awesome. Let's break in a new approach to fast waltz that's ideal for the social dance floor. I'm looking forward to it.

Latin Waltz

So, what is Latin Waltz? Not many people know what this is exactly. Who invented it? I've never seen a class on it, but it's has been a classic folk dance for over one hundred years ago mainly outside the Caribbean, mostly in Mexico and Central America.

"Perfection may not be attainable, but in chasing it,

we may catch excellence."

This is going to look really obvious once we get started. Basically, it's a hesitation waltz danced to Latin music and you can dance American Style very nicely to it. There is a ton of great Latin-American and Spanish music written in 3/4 time.

Some of it with a fairly fast tempo more like a Viennese Waltz and danced with a chasse, similar to dancing Samba, which keeps the progression to a minimum. The results are two different Waltzes and danced according to the tempo.

"Maui Waltz" by Loyal Garner

This particular fast form of waltz is ideal not only for Latin music, but for any fast music in 3/4 time. Many of us have had fairly hideous experiences trying to dance Viennese Waltz socially. And we all know that not much is played by our terrific Djs.

Our local dance floors have been small and crowded, and dancers who have learned Viennese Waltz in the American style often stop short, right in the line of dance, to do one of the open figures that American style is known for.

Many dancers sit these out altogether. Also, unfortunately, many dancers who attempt Viennese Waltz do not have the speed or strength to dance continuously nor the floorcraft to make way for those who do. Latin Waltz is a legitimate way to dance to fast waltz music without becoming a hazard on the dance floor and without exceeding your own abilities.

"The Tennessee Waltz" by Patti Page

This is also your chance to get in first with a style that could really catch on. Unfortunately it will not happen until we get the first Latin Dance Club. Our local dance floors are slowly getting bigger, but there are more and more social dancers. Which I think is awesome. Let's break in a new approach to fast waltz that's ideal for the social dance floor. I'm looking forward to it.

Night Clubbing?

By Manny Pacheco, Waipahu

Many of our social dancers do get interested in going to a Night Club and have a little fun besides dancing - and first get dressed up. The better you feel about yourself, the more fun you will have on the dance floor. Put on your favorite outfit, and be sure to wear something that you can actually move in. Stay away from clothes that are too tight or short, and wear comfortable shoes. Men usually are well dressed. You should also take into account the dress code at the nightclub, some clubs are more strict than others.

"Without gratitude and appreciation for what you already have,

you’ll never know true fulfillment."

Go with a group of friends. The more people you are with, the less self-conscious you will feel on the dance floor. Plus, having friends around to talk to will serve as a distraction so that you are not constantly focusing on being watched by strangers. Hit the club with an upbeat group of friends who you enjoy having fun with.

"Blue Champagne" by Jimmy Dorsey

Scope out the scene. Before heading to the dance floor, do a lap around the club to check out what's going on. Take in your surroundings, watch other people dancing, and get a feel for the kind of music that's playing. Getting comfortable with your surroundings will eliminate some of the nervousness you may feel upon entering the club. If you need to head to the bathroom to touch up your makeup or check your hair or whatevah, do it before hitting the dance floor so that you're not distracted while dancing.

Have a drink, you don't have to get drunk to have fun at a club, but consider sipping on a drink while chatting with your friends. This will help you loosen up, give you time to adjust to the club setting, and maybe even meet new people! Always drink responsibly. While alcohol may loosen you up, getting too drunk will only cause you to get into trouble and embarrass yourself.

Relax your muscles. If you are feeling nervous about dancing, you might be tightening up your neck and shoulder muscles or locking up your knees, making dancing feel and look very awkward. Allow these muscles to loosen up. If it helps, head to the bathroom, take a few deep breaths, and shake your entire body to release some tension.

Very Slowly

But as slow is it is going, it is moving up in hits. Let's be patient. I am making a few contacts and most over there already have their own Web sites and Micros and think they do not need blogging. No can blame, not many know about blogging.

"It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop."

Most people seem to accept East Honolulu as a bedroom community and are more than willing to work and play in town. They can really conceive of themselves as City People, they live in Honolulu. However, there seems to be a growing perception among many that they can live, work, play (and dance) in their own kuleana.

They all will have to pay for the Rail Mess, but they cannot be forced to use it like many in West Oahu. Price of eggs and milk to $7? Lucky you. Think of the section all the way to Makapuu Point. Covers a lot of ground and a lot of good people.

"Band of Gold" by Freda Payne

One "odder" nice thing is that most of the people dance American Style of Dance. They can dance in any social situation in Town, including Night Clubs with each other and without any discomfort. And those that dance country find the entire thing easy to accept. Very possible that there will be a new social dance club in the area and perhaps even a Night Club.

Pub's Side Note: Three of the most powerful tools for marketing a dance organization's services and products is through their Newsletters, Web and Blog sites. The benefits are many and it is the least expensive PR. They keep the organization's Name out in front of potential and current members, the media and Ballroom Dance Professionals.

What Snew?

Town Dancer, being number one in average daily page views, was a natural to have become the first independent as soon as we would get a couple steady Information Contributors. However, it does not look like part of the plans, the reader/dancers make the decisions even if they don't know it. With the probability of getting additional Information Contributors and Guest Authors also interested in the "upper crust" of dancing, they would have done very well. But that may be in the future. I personally guarantee it and we must be patient. Later, much later.

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing --

that's why we recommend it daily."

Blogging Hawaii, Platinum Horseshoe and Dancing Nights are the ones going into contention for the social scene. A few more steady information contributors and/or Guest Authors and we will have these blogs moving with plenty of hits to enable us to know we are communicating. Then it is only finding the one with the most average hits per day and they can go independent. That is what I want to see.

Do you want to look like you could dance with the stars? Or do you want to just put a little extra fun in your life? If so, do not hesitate to contact any of the many social clubs on Oahu. With plenty of locations on Oahu, we make it easy for Hawaii residents to get extra pep in their step. From ballroom to Latin dancing, most of our instructors make it easy for you to walk in and dance out!

 
Pub's Side Note: So Rome was not built in a day. I will continue to try to help wherever I can. However, there are some who think I am receiving too much from their "good looks, talent, fame and good fortune." It is their decision and I will respect. Meanwhile, I have to find those I can help and I do not have too much time. I have work to do and I must be on my way. Good luck to all.

Some Are Lucky

Met a guy that lives in Kapolei and works in Makaha. Sounds bad in the beginning, but he tells a different story. In the morning he does not have to worry about the big traffic mess on the freeway to Honolulu. He is going down Farrington and the roadway is clear as a bell. All the traffic is going the other way, jam packed. And we all know that it is going  to get worse.

"Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored."

The beautiful Articulated Buses. One tenth the cost of the Rail Mess and ten times more efficient. Easy to make more comfortable and I can get it right around the corner and get me to town without a lot of hassles.

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow." by Bruddah Iz

Keep the country, country, no sidewalks, no shoe stores.

He makes less money than he would in town, but when Pau Hana, he is going home and the roadway is just beautiful. Everyone is all going the other way, the roads are jam packed, many times at a stand still. He is home in a little over half hour. When the Rail Disaster gets it, it will get worse, because the money has to go for them first. And those Fat Cats in Honolulu are making millions on that Rail Catastrophe.

Yes, I am aware. The beginning of voices that say, "Stop the Rail" but there is too much money at stake. Big Big Profits that will be going on for years. You know what the minimum wage will be for carpenters? Auwe. They had a good rep, what happened? Remember when Carpenter was such an honored name? And they have bought so many at UH West Oahu when people should know better.

"Walk With Me Through Paradise." by Melveen Leed

All over the world, the goal is to get people off their cars and to use transportation. But it must be "comfortable" and let's face it. The Rail Holocaust is one big humbug from beginning to end. It's just the money, Sonny. It's the bread, Fred.

Business Park in Makaha. What a break for a lot of citizens of this entire coast. But we already know of the Fat Cats in Honolulu, they no like.

Luckily, the Nanakuli Village Center could not be stopped though some are still trying. All the lucky people that will be able to work there and many will make it home in 20 minutes and get to spend some time with their families. Many minimum wage jobs too, but minimum wage in Nanakuli is worth ten times what it is worth in Honolulu. And think of all the cars missing from the freeway to and from Honolulu. So many people are not aware.