The Wahaiwa Halloween Dance.

Wow. I have been going for years trying to get enough photos. Specially this last year with my physical difficulties. With the Halloween dance by The Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club, it has been quite different. Maile Yagi has helped and now Craig Abing has been a godsend and "My Cup Runneth Over." Most people will see that I try to get enough photos to get three collages in each blog. And it is still true because we don't have the space. A photo of 2 people is better than a photo of one, simply because we can get twice as many people in the same space.

"Wahiawa is a wonderful ballroom dance club filled with love and the joy of dance."
~ Pauline

A blog cannot be a photo album. How about all text and no photos? No of course not, a blog must be balanced. That is what I try to do and I feel much better now that I am getting some photos for the socials of WBDC. If I can get some dance information from anyone to include in the blogs we will have information of this club as Social Media. We are getting terrific photos, now to get some dance information to share with our fellow dancers on Oahu, wow.

"Our first time to attend Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club, so enjoyable and friendly
people. We love all of them and we got to meet the President. Thank u all."
~ Vicky Visoria.

"So much fun with ballroom dance friends. We enjoy ourselves every time."
~ Paulette

At least more social dancers are becoming aware of the dance blogs and the terrific pictures we can share with our readers. We do not need commitments or obligations. All we need now is more dancers willing to share some dance information for our fellow dancers. It can go into whatever blog is published the next day or the blog of your choice, whenever it is time.

"Trick or Treat: I know someone who has the witch stick - be safe."
~Jess and Georgie

"Maui Waltz" by Loyal Garner

In the last year we have had a noticeable increase in Nightclub DJs, We all know they are important to any club with a dance floor to draw business. Without music to dance to, many people may choose other clubs with music instead. Becoming a nightclub DJ requires putting themselves out there and marketing their business. To land a gig, they need to prove that they can bring in patrons and handle working under stress. They also have to inform club owners that they are out there trying to break into the scene.

"We are having a wonderful time at WBDC Halloween dance.
Lots of good food, dancing and great music by Leland."
~ Stephanie, for Aiea Ballroom Dance Association

Halloween Social in Wahiawa

I did what I could do for my part in the fabulous affair in Wahiawa on Saturday the 27th. And every one there was doing their best too and enjoying it. People were there with only a partial costume for the occasion. But everyone understands, it is not the expensive costume but the spirit of the occasion that does it for us. And they do give prizes for those that were more into the costumes - and no hu hu. They deserved it. And we understand that we socialize very nicely with our friends and neighbors on Oahu when we dance.

"Wahiawa is a wonderful ballroom dance club filled

with love and the joy of dance." ~ Pauline

"Our first time to attend Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club, so enjoyable and friendly

people. We love all of them and we got to meet the President. Thank u all."

~ Vicky Visoria.

When I was not getting enough photos, I changed from nine picture collages to six picture collages. It would make the members look better. However now that I am getting enough photos, I can go back and get 8 or 9 picture collages and we can have more dancers to showcase. And two people in a photo are better than one. Social?

"So much fun with ballroom dance friends. We enjoy ourselves every time."

~ Paulette

"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Bruddah Iz

"Trick or Treat: I know someone who has the witch stick - be safe."
~Jess and Georgie

The evening was fabulous from beginning to end. Everyone loved the gorgeous venue, the dancing, the camaraderie and the food. We had it all. The officers were the consummate teachers & hosts in the perfect setting. Every one of the attendees felt the same way and are all still talking about it! Our dance backgrounds are what you’d expect: we have all found a passion for dance, But that’s nothing special. Why aren’t we out saving the world? We are real people who just so happen to like social dancing.

"We are having a wonderful time at WBDC Halloween dance.

Lots of good food, dancing and great music by Leland."

~ Stephanie, for Aiea Ballroom Dance Association

“Some people see some things and say, 'Why?' But some of us can

dream of things that never were and we may say 'Why not?”

Halloween in Wahiawa

Started preparing for the day about 1 PM, and there was plenty for me with my physical difficulties. But I was ready for the Handi Van by six, and it was only 20 minutes late. I don't complain, they are doing much for me. Got there before seven and things were already looking good. Said hello to all my friends and I was lucky and found a young lady to get some photos. She did very well indeed.

"Wahiawa is a wonderful ballroom dance club filled

with love and the joy of dance." ~ Pauline

Dressing to find the best Halloween decoration costume for a dance is rising. But in a social dance club it is just lending the Holiday spirit to the dance and finding the perfect outfit doesn't have to be stressful, expensive nor left to the pre-made costumes at your local party store. There's still plenty of time to make use of your creativity and get a mask, a cape or a special hat whipped up as a part of your costume. The main thing is socializing at a dance.

"Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran (1982)

"Our first time to attend Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club, so enjoyable and friendly people. We love all of them and we got to meet the President. Thank u all."
~ Vicky Visoria.

"Trick or Treat: I know someone who has the witch stick - be safe."
~Jess and Georgie

Even not dancing I can enjoy myself working on the blog like finding someone new to take pictures of their people. Then the quotes from some of the attendees are well received. The reader can better understand the enjoyment of life these people are having. Some could not attend and in a social club you have no obligation or commitment. You wanna come to dance, have fun with your fellow dancers? Fine. You cannot for whatever the reason? That is your business. No hu hu.

 "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen  (1984)

"So much fun with ballroom dance friends. We enjoy ourselves every time." ~ Paulette

A fun loving crowd, a real "social" with dancers dancing whatevah. Some nice line dances to mix up the music and dance and only one set back. Gotta get more men in there, they can enjoy that fun dancing too. The microphone was on with President or others making announcements now and then. The Ring of Prayer was very nice and I found myself standing pretty steady holding hands with my fellow dancers. And everyone got ready for the Kau Kau.

"We are having a wonderful time at WBDC Halloween dance.

Lots of good food, dancing and great music by Leland."

~ Stephanie, for Aiea Ballroom Dance Association

Everybody lined up to what looked like some Ono Grindz and some were even dancing in line. It looked to me like the members were enjoying the eats. I have a tooth problem and the Prez was gracious enough to got me a little to take home. They went through the process of judging for Costume Prizes. I figure more people will join the costume department just to help everyone get in the spirit of the holidays. And I got ready for my Handi Van at nine and it was a little late, but I got home before ten and first thing was eat up the goodies. I hope everyone had a good  time.

“Social dancers cannot give you a sure-fire formula for success, but they can

give you a formula for failure: - try to please everybody all the time.”

Halloween in Wahiawa

Started preparing for the day about 1 PM, and there was plenty for me with my physical difficulties. But I was ready for the Handi Van by six, and it was only 20 minutes late. I don't complain, they are doing much for me. Got there before seven and things were already looking good. Said hello to all my friends and I was lucky and found a young lady to get some photos. She did very well indeed.

"Wahiawa is a wonderful ballroom dance club filled

with love and the joy of dance." ~ Pauline

Dressing to find the best Halloween decoration costume for a dance is rising. But in a social dance club it is just lending the Holiday spirit to the dance and finding the perfect outfit doesn't have to be stressful, expensive nor left to the pre-made costumes at your local party store. There's still plenty of time to make use of your creativity and get a mask, a cape or a special hat whipped up as a part of your costume. The main thing is socializing at a dance.

"Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran (1982)

"Our first time to attend Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club, so enjoyable and friendly people. We love all of them and we got to meet the President. Thank u all."
~ Vicky Visoria.

"Trick or Treat: I know someone who has the witch stick - be safe."
~Jess and Georgie

Even not dancing I can enjoy myself working on the blog like finding someone new to take pictures of their people. Then the quotes from some of the attendees are well received. The reader can better understand the enjoyment of life these people are having. Some could not attend and in a social club you have no obligation or commitment. You wanna come to dance, have fun with your fellow dancers? Fine. You cannot for whatever the reason? That is your business. No hu hu.

 "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen  (1984)

"So much fun with ballroom dance friends. We enjoy ourselves every time." ~ Paulette

A fun loving crowd, a real "social" with dancers dancing whatevah. Some nice line dances to mix up the music and dance and only one set back. Gotta get more men in there, they can enjoy that fun dancing too. The microphone was on with President or others making announcements now and then. The Ring of Prayer was very nice and I found myself standing pretty steady holding hands with my fellow dancers. And everyone got ready for the Kau Kau.

"We are having a wonderful time at WBDC Halloween dance.

Lots of good food, dancing and great music by Leland."

~ Stephanie, for Aiea Ballroom Dance Association

Everybody lined up to what looked like some Ono Grindz and some were even dancing in line. It looked to me like the members were enjoying the eats. I have a tooth problem and the Prez was gracious enough to got me a little to take home. They went through the process of judging for Costume Prizes. I figure more people will join the costume department just to help everyone get in the spirit of the holidays. And I got ready for my Handi Van at nine and it was a little late, but I got home before ten and first thing was eat up the goodies. I hope everyone had a good  time.

“Social dancers cannot give you a sure-fire formula for success, but they can

give you a formula for failure: - try to please everybody all the time.”

Ballroom Dancing, the disciplines

Ballroom dancing originated in England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in which dances, such as the waltz, were performed by the upper and elite classes of society in balls and parties. They distinguish themselves very nicely from the folk dances. The traditional ballroom partner dances of today include: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, Cha cha, Swing, Jive, Samba, Mambo, Bolero, and Paso Doble. Most of it is in the International Style of Dance. Some of the dances may be obsolete except for exhibition or competition dancing.

“Many social dancers were afraid of the dance once, too. But they learned to love the music
and embrace the dance and accept the mistakes they would make."

Non-traditional dances also include: Country 2-Step, Night Club 2-Step, Argentine Tango, Merengue, Polka, West Coast Swing, Lindy, Salsa, and many more! Peripherals, that specialize in only one dance are very popular in Hawaii. The five most popular Ballroom dances in the world today are Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Cha Cha, Samba, Tango and Swing. Dancers skilled in these dances can dance with partners from any part of the world. And these are the music and dances preferred by the social dancers, much of the music dating back.

"Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi  (1986)

The dances covered in the Ten Dance are the five (Standard) dances: waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, tango and Viennese waltz, along with the five International Latin Dances: rumba, samba, paso doble, cha-cha-cha and jive, as defined in International ballroom dancing terms. The most important difference in style is between the modern or standard dances and the Latin dances. American Smooth refers to a category of dances in American Style Ballroom competitions in the waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, tango and Viennese waltz. The Latin dances are the cha-cha-cha, samba, rumba, paso doble and jive. Social Dancers are something else.

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”  ~ Oscar Wilde

The Latin Influence

By Fred Chun, Waipio

Latin dance styles have always exerted a huge influence on the direction of western popular music and dance. This has especially been true of jazz, which was profoundly altered by the advent of the first wave of Latin music in the 1940s and then by the bossa nova craze of the 1960s, which also had a massive influence on American pop music. In Wahiawa and Waianae, they have had Mariachis lately, so that may be all a matter of time.

"Social dancers know that they get to the point where confidence lasts longer

than the dance. Seconds at first. Then minutes. Then maybe it’ll still

be there the next time. when they are walking into a dance."

From the 1950s to the 1980s, new dance fads appeared almost every week. Many were popularized (or commercialized) versions of new styles or steps discovered by the young dancers who frequented the clubs and discotheques in major U.S. cities like New York, Philadelphia and Detroit. Among the dozens of crazes that swept the world during this fertile period were "the Madison", "The Swim", the "Mashed Potato", "The Twist", "The Frug" (pronounced 'froog') and "The Watusi"

"Tainted Love" by Soft Cell (1981)

The kids also had "The Shake" and "The Hitchhike" and several '60s dance crazes had animal names, including "The Pony", "The Dog" and "The Chicken" (not to be confused with the later Chicken Dance). Mambo became a standard in American Style dancing but never officially and remains popular to this day. The Hustle also has entered into the American Style of dance. Then both supplanted by the Salsa and now the Bachata but not officially. What happened to Reggaeton? And the Zouk and Kizomba have arrived. Will the kids know what to do with it? You betcha.

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ~ Oscar Wilde

It is Rolling

The love of your life isn’t perfect and you aren’t either - and the two of you will never be perfect.  But if you can make each other laugh once in awhile, cause each other to think twice about the sweetness of life, and both admit to being human and making mistakes, your relationship is something special.  No, you two may not always choose the most poetic words, and there will likely be inconsiderate slip-ups on occasion, but that’s what makes your bond real.  Smile when they make you happy, speak up when they make you mad, and miss them when they’re gone.  Love hard when there is love to be had.  Perfect love doesn’t exist, but true love does, and it’s worth the effort.

"Social dancers think that we should be joyful, dance,

and bring pleasure into our lives deliberately.”

The Legacy Ballroom in Waipahu is a fully air-conditioned, multi-functional auditorium/theater. It is has a banquet hall, featuring a 40 foot wide theater stage, a professional lighting and sound system and a large projection screen that drops from above the stage. It is a smaller Palladium with a good sized dance floor. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 800 guests for a sit-down banquet or up to 1,200 guests for a stand-up reception or in a theater style sitting configuration. We have no record of it ever having any ballroom dancing.

"Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar (1983) 

Music on Oahu is taken much more into consideration in this century. In the past we were lucky to get what we got. Now, many are preferring live music and the goodies but oldies kind where they recognize and re enjoy their favorites. The DJs are doing fine in acquiring the latest hits, world wide. We are accepting more easily those that wish to be separate and we are amalgamating an awful lot of people into "our" social dance environment. So Rome was not built in a day.

Some have said that "a mistake is the first step of success." - But the truth of the
matter is that "the correction of a mistake is the first step of success."

It is Rolling

The love of your life isn’t perfect and you aren’t either - and the two of you will never be perfect.  But if you can make each other laugh once in awhile, cause each other to think twice about the sweetness of life, and both admit to being human and making mistakes, your relationship is something special.  No, you two may not always choose the most poetic words, and there will likely be inconsiderate slip-ups on occasion, but that’s what makes your bond real.  Smile when they make you happy, speak up when they make you mad, and miss them when they’re gone.  Love hard when there is love to be had.  Perfect love doesn’t exist, but true love does, and it’s worth the effort.

"Social dancers think that we should be joyful, dance,

and bring pleasure into our lives deliberately.”

The Legacy Ballroom in Waipahu is a fully air-conditioned, multi-functional auditorium/theater. It is has a banquet hall, featuring a 40 foot wide theater stage, a professional lighting and sound system and a large projection screen that drops from above the stage. It is a smaller Palladium with a good sized dance floor. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 800 guests for a sit-down banquet or up to 1,200 guests for a stand-up reception or in a theater style sitting configuration. We have no record of it ever having any ballroom dancing.

"Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar (1983) 

Music on Oahu is taken much more into consideration in this century. In the past we were lucky to get what we got. Now, many are preferring live music and the goodies but oldies kind where they recognize and re enjoy their favorites. The DJs are doing fine in acquiring the latest hits, world wide. We are accepting more easily those that wish to be separate and we are amalgamating an awful lot of people into "our" social dance environment. So Rome was not built in a day.

Some have said that "a mistake is the first step of success." - But the truth of the
matter is that "the correction of a mistake is the first step of success."

Tumblr

Tumblr, the micro blog is probably the most basic out of the blogging platforms available on Oahu, It is also perfect for the less tech-savvy, which most of us are. It's intuitive and easy-to-use. The Tumblr model is based off of sharing, so if someone likes your post, it's easy for them to “re-blog” your post or like it. Other Tumblr users can easily follow you if they choose. The Tumblr apps are built for seamless Tumblr-to-Tumblr interaction.

“Social dancers are aware of the wonder. They want to live a balanced life -
learn some, think some, draw and paint some. And sing and
dance some, play and work every day some.”

Tumblr is best for anything visual, especially photos, graphics, artwork, or video. You can also use it to publish text-based posts, but most Tumblr users like it for how it handles media. Tumblr blogs can be customized with CSS or by installing pre-designed templates like the many available. A Tumblr blog isn't very flexible. Sure, just about any blogging platform can be hacked, but as soon as you start forcing something to do what it wasn't meant to do, things can get messy.

 "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield  (1981)

You won't be able to easily install a membership platform Also an important note: you still cannot easily batch-export your blog posts if you want to change platforms. Cost: Tumblr is free. If you want to attach a domain to it, you only have to pay for the cost of domain registration.

“Social dancers know that letting go means to come to the realization that some

people are a part of your history, but not necessarily a part of your destiny.” 

 

Polly3

Came across a dilly a few days ago in Facebook. The people around the country are finally recognizing that bum, Trump. In fact throughout the world just two years ago the US was the leader of the free world. Now 3rd or 4th rate. Europe thinks the US is crap now.  And we are buddy buddy with North Korea. Wow, What in the Hell Happened?

In Hawaii, the republican party is on the verge of extinction, and all because of Trump. In fact there has been talk of a new conservative party. The Lincoln Party? "That this government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from this earth." How about Trump and Da Money?

“Social dancers may feel that dancing is less like chemical intoxication than

on being drunk on life. Moving to their favorite music, they may

experienced absolute bliss - unadulterated and unconfined."

Bachata

A couple of decades ago the Dominican group Aventura was probably the best known bachata group worldwide with its single "Obsesion" having dominated for a long time radio play both in Latin America, US Latino markets, and countries as distant as Italy and Sweden. While Antony was superseded in the international audience by Aventura, for the Dominican audience, the most popular of the modern bachateros was undeniably Antony Santos. And there have been many other artists of note too.

“Social dancers believe that silence may be the language of God, but so is music.

This is why we dance, we become loud in our silence.”

The basic footwork of plain vanilla bachata is a series of simple steps that produce a back and forth or sideways motion. A schematic footwork would be as follows: starting with the right foot make a chassé to the right on counts 1,2,3. On 4, touch the left toe beside your right foot (alternatively, tapping the left toe in place, i.e., apart from the right foot, make an upwards jerk with the left hip). Then do the opposite from your left foot. The character of the dance is achieved through sensual hip and body movements.

"Ven Devorame Otra Vez" por Azucar Moreno

For Bachata Tango you basically incorporate the bachata footwork to the Tango music.  We don't know yet what will develop with this. But regular Bachata started out like it could be just be another flash in the pan. They have done very well in town, and West Oahu is picking up. It has become much more than just accepted in the Salsa venue in town. And it seems to be accepted in our social dances as well because of our up to date DJs playing the music.

"Social dancers think that the ones who are crazy enough to

think they can change the world, are the ones that do."

Latest Adjustment

The feedback on all the blogs has slowed to a crawl and the hits show it. My lost time at Tripler and the deletion of the Platinum Horseshoe blog was partly to blame. This blog, Social Dance Oahu will be taking over with West Oahu dance news and it may be permanent. We can wait and see. I am hoping that one of the studios, one of these days will see the light. and give us some feedback. Then there is the possibility of a new dance club on the Waianae Coast or the North Shore. The noise on the Rail Tragedy will not do much good for Kam Highway.

"Social dancers hear much talk about dance! They think dance

is not something to talk about. Dance is to dance.”

With Social Dance Oahu getting in the news with write ups and photos, and Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club giving us feedback and having their doings posted, it will start to move. By Christmas they may catch up with Town Dancer (dream on.) Hits mean readers and that is the name of our game. Blogs are more personal, direct and more current communication, They leave an opening for comments in each blog and they are receptive to more formal answers and opinions in the blog itself.

"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson  (1982)

The hits go through the ceiling. Real Social Media is much different than anything any of us have come across before. I have been doing this for 20 years and I am still learning because I favor the social dancer. Personally, I would interpret social dancing as being distinct from dancing that is strictly for performance, such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, belly-dancing, or even dancing strictly by the disciplines methods. So under social I would include freestyle club dancing, square dancing, line dancing and the partner dancing that we dance.

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to

entertain a thought without accepting it."

Latest Adjustment

The feedback on all the blogs has slowed to a crawl and the hits show it. My lost time at Tripler and the deletion of the Platinum Horseshoe blog was partly to blame. This blog, Social Dance Oahu will be taking over with West Oahu dance news and it may be permanent. We can wait and see. I am hoping that one of the studios, one of these days will see the light. and give us some feedback. Then there is the possibility of a new dance club on the Waianae Coast or the North Shore. The noise on the Rail Tragedy will not do much good for Kam Highway.

"Social dancers hear much talk about dance! They think dance

is not something to talk about. Dance is to dance.”

With Social Dance Oahu getting in the news with write ups and photos, and Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club giving us feedback and having their doings posted, it will start to move. By Christmas they may catch up with Town Dancer (dream on.) Hits mean readers and that is the name of our game. Blogs are more personal, direct and more current communication, They leave an opening for comments in each blog and they are receptive to more formal answers and opinions in the blog itself.

"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson  (1982)

The hits go through the ceiling. Real Social Media is much different than anything any of us have come across before. I have been doing this for 20 years and I am still learning because I favor the social dancer. Personally, I would interpret social dancing as being distinct from dancing that is strictly for performance, such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, belly-dancing, or even dancing strictly by the disciplines methods. So under social I would include freestyle club dancing, square dancing, line dancing and the partner dancing that we dance.

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to

entertain a thought without accepting it."

Development

So now we are down to five blogs, in a plateau of average per day hits, that is moving very slowly up. All I can do for now is a little promoting in Word Press, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Google + and Facebook. The readers can help with a few Information and Photo contributions along the way. This is turning out to be more fun. Won't somebody out there join in? No registration or registration fees, no annual or monthly meeting or dues and you contribute (not money) but whatever info or fotos you want, whenever you damn well please. All for your clubs, groups and fellow reader/dancers. A win-win situation.

“Social dancers like to dance from the heart, smile
and let their passion shine through”

Never did find out why they closed Rumors, but of course, some clubs are doing good and some not so good and we don't know why. We need more feedback with ideas and suggestions. Perhaps it might help. Dancers have had a reputation for long time of not being drunks. Some clubs will go for all the possible customers. Some will have a select group, such as the Bachata Salsa crowd or the Country music scene. Some recognize the natural divisions of the young and the older more experience night club attendees.

"Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses   (1987)

The famous Palladium is still going strong, the last of the Big Ballrooms. In the last century, the top five clubs at the Palladium were well known. Now the number five has dropped to sixth and six has moved up to fifth. There will be another club for town in 2019 and perhaps one in either Waianae or the North Shore. We are getting more "social" dancers on Oahu. And perhaps the dancers will pick some other terminology for our type of dance.

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God,

which is why we call it the present.”

Dancing

West Oahu is at present about 60-70 percent American Style of Dance, much higher than Honolulu. However many still have the idea that International is a much more advance dance culture than the American. Wrong, wrong, wrong. It is just a different style and lends itself very easily into high class exhibition and competition dancing. If you are interested in competitions this very well could be your cup of tea and no one should hold you back.

“And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, they danced by the light of the moon.”
― Edward Lear, The Owl and the Pussycat

But to dance for the pure joy of moving to the music of your choice is a horse of a different color. The Fox Trot box step in Rumba introduced by Arthur Murray, with a slow, quick, quick was changed by Fred Astaire to a quick, quick, slow and has always been the biggest drawback of American Rumba.

"Begin The Beguine" by Artie Shaw

Those that are using Mambo steps to Rumba music, with Rumba styling are the berries. And on the mainland they are accepting the rock step and slow in the basic as a very good alternative. Fortunately, in the Pacific, we have some of the best teachers of American Style of Dance right here on this Island of Oahu, let us appreciate them.

"Maui Waltz" by Loyal Garner

Several years ago, they had a competition on the mainland between International and American and the American style won. Since then the International people have not been interested in another competition between them. The Internationals had advanced in the last century throughout the world but in this century they have shown drastic results of slowing down.

Pictured: Billy Bob, my niece, Yvonne and seated, my sister, Beatrice.

“Social dancers believe that without music and dance, life would be a mistake.”