The Outskirts of Oahu

The beach communities are developing nice social dance interest. Along the Rail Disaster it has been slowing down and no one has heard that terrible noise yet. Ewa Beach and Kapolei are beginning to arouse interest. The Waianae Coast has more music but little dancing. Ko-olina leading the way with Rolando Sanchez and his Salsa Band. And the North Shore is trying. Ups and down and some Salsa has been as Cholo's Homestyle. I am now looking for something in the Northern part of the Windward Shore.

“Social dancers think inspiration is strongest when they find a balance
between observation and participation. They cannot write about
what it means to dance by watching from the seats."

I have been told that there is plenty of interest on the Windward side. The main thing is that the Rail Tragedy is screwing up the works in the West with the Rail, not only in the city government. More people are getting into social dancing on the Windward side. Arthur Murray already has set up a branch studio in Kailua and they know what they are doing. So it looks very good for the American Style especially if they get a few bands playing out there in some nice cozy clubs. Some of the best American Style dancers have been taught on Oahu by very capable teachers.

"Every Breath You Take" by The Police (1983)

Ulcers:

The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach. ate social clubs, hopefully sometime this year.

"Maui Waltz" by Loyal Garner

Trump:

In the book Animal Farm, the animals had taken over control of the farm, and they made a sign that said, "We are all equal." At the end of the story, when the pigs had gotten control, someone had attached an addition to the sign, "But some of us are more equal than others."

Salsa? No

By Roberto Garcia, Makaha
Latin music and dance

Three hundred year ago, the Contredanse from Europe was accepted by the Cuban rulers. Cuba was a Spanish colony at the time, and slavery was still flourishing there. The people took well to this "new" dance, and adapted it to the local styles with enthusiasm. Eventually it evolved into the Danzon. Around 1917 when the Danzon was the most popular national dance in Cuba, a new musical style known as the Cuban Son appeared in Havana.

"Social dancers believe that life becomes an effortless dance as we relinquish control
and limitation and allow our Spirit Within to express itself according to the music.”

The Son was accepted with such enthusiasm that soon it became very popular without taking anything away from the Danzon. The Danzon, which had been the national dance of Cuba since 1879, could be found everywhere from the popular dance halls to upper class social clubs. The Son had the same elements as the Danzon but was different in its form. The Son, according to the Cuban musicologists was from its beginnings working class and it was transferred very easily all through the Caribbean by sailors.

"Moliendo Cafe" por Asucar Moreno

The Son was brought to Cuba by sailors and its history doesn't seem to interest many people today. Perhaps because its transculturalisation was due to the efforts of obscure individuals as opposed to a social cataclysm, such as the slave trade, or the Haitian revolution. And the original natives still had a big influence on the music and dance. I mention this business about social classes, demographics, and race because to understand the popularity of Latin Music in the US. all these things have to be considered.

"Don't let someone who gave up on their dreams, talk you out of yours."

Night Clubs

Of course, our readers don't have much choice if there is no dance news in this blog. When it comes to the chicken or the egg, most of us in blogging know that the news comes first, then the readers. Not the other way around. The photo contributors are crucial to start the communication sharing with our fellow dancers. If we cannot get the news, then it is pau, fini, kaput, over and out. The reader/dancers will read the blogs wherever they can see some action.

“Night Club dancers believe they dance to inspire and dance to freedom.
Life is about experiences so they dance and let themselves become free.”

In Hawaii’s most populated Island, Oahu, nightlife is a must. From live music to late-night diners, dancing, karaoke and specialty bars, Oahu has them all. Most are in Honolulu, but only one third of the people on Oahu live in Honolulu. All over the Island, you can put on your best outfit and get ready for a night you’ll want to remember. If Wine is your preference Honolulu is your best bet. specials throughout the week. Karoake is also better in town and you can sing your heart out. However for just beer drinkers or those that like their drinks mixed, you can find bars all around the island and many of them nice looking places with nice people attending.

"Tiny Bubbles" by Don Ho

Then the defining position in which a bar can find itself as a night club. A Dance Floor, and no one has ever specified the size. But needless to say a ten by ten floor is not a Dance Floor. From there the next item of difference is DJ music or a live band. You can dance more with the DJ non stop music, you will hear the latest hits and there may be a younger crowd. Live Band music may cost a little more, you may dance less but for the more experienced social dancers it is much better because they hear more of the oldies but goodies and with intermissions they have more time to socialize.

"Yes, know thyself: in great concerns or small, - Be this thy care, for this, my friend, is all." 

~ Juvenal

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Politics.
The republicans have been on a "trickle down theory" for over one hundred years. Give it to the rich and it will trickle down to the poor. In over thousand years it has never been proven anywhere. We have records dating hundreds of years that revolutions were caused because it never trickled down. It trickles up. Give it to the people at the bottom and they cannot bank it. They cannot invest it. They use to buy food and drink, pay rent, get clothes and all things that they need. The sellers of these items in turn spend the money on what they need and in a short time it ends at the top. But it will have passed through the poor on its way up. Ya Dumb Dodos.

“Social dancers are almost totally aware of themselves on the dance floor and
dance their way, in a manner that is decided by their hearts."

The Information and Photo Contributors have been difficult to find. Many simply do not understand what blogging or hits are all about. Or they think we are making lots of money on their good looks, talent, fame and good fortune. What they could do for their clubs, their friends and fellow dancers has not entered into their thinking. Come on somebody, email them in, so we can share with our reader/dancers.

"Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads  (1983)

There seems to be more line dancing in town. But the usual thing, somebody thinks men should not dance line dance. Whereas in the beginning it was men only with cowboy boots and a gun in holster, (very manly.)  Paradise Tango night club in town doing good for Tango fans. And there is also a group that specializes in Swing dances and there are plenty of different ones. Any fans want something in these blogs, just email it in.

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

which is why we call it the present.” 

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Politics.
The republicans have been on a "trickle down theory" for over one hundred years. Give it to the rich and it will trickle down to the poor. In over thousand years it has never been proven anywhere. We have records dating hundreds of years that revolutions were caused because it never trickled down. It trickles up. Give it to the people at the bottom and they cannot bank it. They cannot invest it. They use to buy food and drink, pay rent, get clothes and all things that they need. The sellers of these items in turn spend the money on what they need and in a short time it ends at the top. But it will have passed through the poor on its way up. Ya Dumb Dodos.

“Social dancers are almost totally aware of themselves on the dance floor and
dance their way, in a manner that is decided by their hearts."

The Information and Photo Contributors have been difficult to find. Many simply do not understand what blogging or hits are all about. Or they think we are making lots of money on their good looks, talent, fame and good fortune. What they could do for their clubs, their friends and fellow dancers has not entered into their thinking. Come on somebody, email them in, so we can share with our reader/dancers.

"Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads  (1983)

There seems to be more line dancing in town. But the usual thing, somebody thinks men should not dance line dance. Whereas in the beginning it was men only with cowboy boots and a gun in holster, (very manly.)  Paradise Tango night club in town doing good for Tango fans. And there is also a group that specializes in Swing dances and there are plenty of different ones. Any fans want something in these blogs, just email it in.

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

which is why we call it the present.” 

The Evolution

We are still waiting for photos. That is the easiest of the dance items of our dance environment to be shared with our fellow dancers. They do pretty good in town with good photographers but how about the outskirts? Farrington Highway or Kamehameha Highway along the Southwest shore. How about the Waianae Coast or the North Shore. The amateur photographers in our groups are very good and photos of our fellow dancers look very nice in our blogs. The readers would appreciate, the Photees would like it and it would not do any harm to the clubs.

“Social dancers sometimes find themselves enjoying the lyrics too much

and forget to move and dance to the music.”

With the addition of contributing an occasional item of interest the Two Centers could develop into a Guest Blogger. Then they could have a blog of their own within the blog with ready-made readers. They could get in, post photos,write a paragraph, save it, publish it and get out without saying boo to anyone. It would be theirs. Our reader/dancers are more dancers than readers and have short attention spans. Words could be short, and fortunately some that have been contributed have been have been about dancing and though a little long, turned up very interesting.There are no hard and fast rules and the entire enchilada is coming into focus.

"Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper  (1984)

Latin on the Southwest is looking good. There is some new action in Kapolei, Kalealoa, Ewa Beach. Some nightclubbing action which means a nice social dance club in Kalealoa. Maili on the Waianae Coast has line dance classes now and then. Most places in town are doing very well. Those that are not doing well could look into moving to the outskirts of town. Rome was not built in a day so we must be patient, we should accept that it will evolve according to the wishes of the dancers.

"Social dancers know that true beauty is about who you are as

a human being, your principles, your moral compass.”

Christmas Season Already?

The Pearly Gates
One of Trump's good guys dies and manages to pay his way to the pearly gates. He is carrying a heavy suitcase. And Saint Peter at the gate, tells him he may not be allowed to bring it in. The guy is frantic and says, "But I went to a lot of trouble to get this in." Saint Peter is nice guy and says, "Alright, let's see what's in it." The guy opens up the suitcase and it is full of gold bricks. Saint Peter's jaw drops, "You brought pavement?"

“Social dancers are creators, and they create their own world on the dance floor

just moving with the music and the rhythm."

Latin Music on Oahu is generally generated in night clubs specializing in Bachata and Salsa. If we acknowledge the different age group dancers, Night Clubs will generally have the people under 35. In the Social Clubs, Latin dancing has Rumba, Cha Cha Cha. Samba, Mambo and Tango and the crowds are generally over 30. There are social dance club DJs that will play some very good Bachata and Salsa music but not too big a crowd on the dance floor.

"Need You Tonight" by INXS (1987)

Marlo, Julia Ann and MJ and JP wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Many social dancers seem to know that most partner dancing on Oahu is clearly divided into the younger division and the more experienced dancers. We should let the young enjoy their way and wherever. They will eventually become experienced. They may even attend social dances and be fans of a Tango club. Why not? Meanwhile the more experienced dancers are now pretty sure what the oldies but goodies are. Many Classics will remain at the top for rest of this century. And the dancers will acquire new ones.

“If someone is able to show that what we think or do is not right, we could happily change,

for we seek the truth, by which no one was ever truly harmed."

Breaking New Ground

This entire blogosphere has been a puzzle from the beginning and that what makes it so interesting. It is a puzzle of my own creation and much of it unknown in the world of dance. The hits are still pretty erratic due to regular readers, seeking readers, search engines and scam spam robot hits. I have no choice but to set up my spreadsheet and make sure my key column is the Average Hits Per Day. I also include one other outside blog that has a counter.

"Beginners have their imaginations and their memories of walking, running and

romping all over the place. They can trust their feet, no need to look at them

to see if they are doing it right. They just dance.”

Latin music and dance in its present form has existed in Latin America for over a hundred years. The exact names and meanings vary throughout the Caribbean. And the true Latin music and dance beginnings come from the Indian civilizations in Mexico from two millenniums back. There have been many modifications from Spanish influence in the 1500s and 1600s. Later from the descendants of third and fourth generation Negro slaves in the Caribbean.

"Begin The Beguine" by Artie Shaw

Real interest in Latin music in the United States began in the twenties of the last century as a result of increased American Tourism to Latin America. In 1930, the depression just starting, "The Peanut Vender" was introduced and America suddenly became aware of Latin music as a source of dance numbers. And in the thirties, the band formed by Xavier Cugat specialized in Latin-American music. The discovery of the rich Latin music by the American Big Bands made a big explosion in the 40s especially during the War Years.

"Yes, the old cliches still apply - people are what count - life is precious - materialism

is over rated - the little things matter and live in the moment."

The Central Valley

The Paradoxical Commandments

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the

smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway.

People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway.

People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway.

Give the world the best you have and you may get kicked in the teeth.

Give the world the best you have anyway.”

This blog like the others does not have a photographer, So not many photos of the participants of a dance club appear in the blogs. So the first part of the solution is simple, a few photo contributors that would find it easy to email a couple of photos now and then. It would do wonders for the photees, the readers of their club, and the reader/dancers in general.   It would certainly do no harm to the picture taker or for the blogs. The photos would go into the next blog to be publish or you can specify the blog of your choice.

“Social dancers believe that dancing is more than the just the locomotive movement 

of the body because of the rhythm in the music that they love."

The Central Valley

The Paradoxical Commandments

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the

smallest men and women with the smallest minds. Think big anyway.

People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs. Fight for a few underdogs anyway.

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight. Build anyway.

People really need help but may attack you if you do help them. Help people anyway.

Give the world the best you have and you may get kicked in the teeth.

Give the world the best you have anyway.”

This blog like the others does not have a photographer, So not many photos of the participants of a dance club appear in the blogs. So the first part of the solution is simple, a few photo contributors that would find it easy to email a couple of photos now and then. It would do wonders for the photees, the readers of their club, and the reader/dancers in general.   It would certainly do no harm to the picture taker or for the blogs. The photos would go into the next blog to be publish or you can specify the blog of your choice.

“Social dancers believe that dancing is more than the just the locomotive movement 

of the body because of the rhythm in the music that they love."

Dare To Be

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back. When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.

When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going. When times are tough, dare to be tougher. When love hurts you, dare to love again.

When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal. When another is lost, dare to help them find the way. When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.

When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile. When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too. When the day has ended, dare to feel
that you’ve done your best.

Dare to be the best you can – At all times, Dare to be! ― Steve Maraboli,

Social dancers like to dance, that we know, but why? And we know that dance is "important" to the Social Dancer. Dance is more than exploring the different ways to move the body to music. It is a way of moving that uses the body as an instrument of expression and communication and the dancers can "feel" it. Through social dance, dancers learn teamwork, focus, and improvisational skills. Cultural Social Dance is also important, for it is our way to tell other people the things that they need to know about our culture. It is also the way that other people could have respect, knowledge and give importance to our traditions and norms.

"Fly Me To The Moon" by Jimmy Borges

Let's Dance

“When you and your partner step away from your table onto the dance floor you go

from a blur to a special clearness, you take the first move and there is

that moment when you know you are there.”

The Beautiful Song

"Dancing in the Dark" was a very popular American song in the last century, with music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Howard Dietz, The song was first recorded by Bing Crosby on August 19, 1931 with the Studio Orchestra, staying on the pop charts for six weeks. It peaked at #3, and then it became a lasting standard which has remained in social dancing well into this century. The 1941 recording by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra earned Shaw one of his eight gold records at the height of the Big Band and Big Ballroom era of the 1930s and 1940s.

“The social dancer's mind has a way of limiting what's possible when they give it permission. The dance floor is their stage to enjoy themselves moving to music."

It was subsequently featured in the classic 1953 MGM musical The Band Wagon and has since come to be considered part of the Great American Songbook. In the film it is orchestrally performed to a dance set in Central Park. The song is given a sensual and dramatic orchestration by Conrad Salinger, with the dance choreographed by Michael Kidd and performed by Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. I have it in a song video and can email it to anyone that wants it.

"London Calling" by The Clash (1982)

Line Dancing Anyone?

I have cut it down to five blogs and it is still going up too slowly. I may experiment blogging more often. And the photos emailed to me will make a big difference in the readership. The center for social dancing for West Oahu may be WBDC in Wahiawa and ABDA in Aiea. WBDC may have the edge because the Rail Disaster is not near them and Mililani and Waipio look good. Many of our reader/dancers live in this area or have friends and/or relatives that live in these sections. The Waianae Coast and the North Shore are looking good too.

"If you’re unsure of yourself, dance as though nobody were watching.
If you know you’re good, dance as though everybody were watching."

Dance, Dance, Dance!

Now is the time to live out your passion. - Transform the moment into an event. -Get into Dancing for fun. - Explore what is known only to a lucky few. - Share the body movement with your partner to music, be passionate about it. - Exercise your body, dance a fast Swing like there is no tomorrow. - Build something of real value for your entire life and increase your own energy.

"Walk Through Paradise" by Melveen Leed.

Then, take a good look around and - pause to enjoy the flavors, the colors and the textures of the Social-Cultural Dance Scene. There are so many nice people, it can make it easy for us to be nice to the world around us. This is our world and we deserve it, don't you think?

Our blogosphere readers are gradually forming into a loosely and fiercely independent group of dancers but willing to invite more people to join them in their indulgence. And the Social-Recreational scene is merging very nicely with the Night Club Dancers. The class level of these people is rising and we are getting fewer of the chintzy lying gossipers. Whatevah, these are good people and they are getting better all the time and with a side aim of wanting to help each other. As always we do not exclude anyone, we just refrain from imposing, so if we have skipped over some organizations and people, perhaps they can join us later when they wish.

"Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles." ~ Confucius

Meheula Vista II in Mililani

Moved in a few days ago but just got my phone installed today. Nice place and what seems to be a lot of nice people here. Making all my changes necessary, such as a change of address with the post office. I think I did it on line but at the end they tried to sell me things and just cut it. I will get the bank on Monday. Fortunately most items are tied to my Internet and not my address. A few other things and I can now get back to work on these blogs.

"Social dancers know that if you love life, you want to bring a little more music to it,

a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it.”

"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper (1984)

This blog will continue to cover music and dance mainly on the Island of Oahu. You want to get anything in it about music and dance, email it and I will blog it. You may like your comments in print and whenever you are ready you can get in as a Guest Blogger. Your own blog within the blog. You can open, post text and pictures, save and publish and close it without saying boo to anyone.

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.”
― Oscar Wilde

Meheula Vista II in Mililani

Moved in a few days ago but just got my phone installed today. Nice place and what seems to be a lot of nice people here. Making all my changes necessary, such as a change of address with the post office. I think I did it on line but at the end they tried to sell me things and just cut it. I will get the bank on Monday. Fortunately most items are tied to my Internet and not my address. A few other things and I can now get back to work on these blogs.

"Social dancers know that if you love life, you want to bring a little more music to it,

a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it.”

"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper (1984)

This blog will continue to cover music and dance mainly on the Island of Oahu. You want to get anything in it about music and dance, email it and I will blog it. You may like your comments in print and whenever you are ready you can get in as a Guest Blogger. Your own blog within the blog. You can open, post text and pictures, save and publish and close it without saying boo to anyone.

“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.”
― Oscar Wilde

Meheula Vista II in Mililani

Moved in a few days ago but just got my phone installed yesterday. Nice place and what seems to be a lot of nice people here. Making all the changes necessary, such as a change of address with the post office. I think I did it on line but at the end they tried to sell me things and just cut it. I will get the bank on Monday. Fortunately most items are tied to my Internet and not to my address. My medical people have found me very easily. A few other things and I can now get back to work on these blogs.

“Social dancers know, that when you truly sing, you sing yourself free.

When you truly dance, you dance yourself free.”

Meheula Vista

This blog will continue to cover music and dance mainly on the Island of Oahu. You want to get anything in it about music and dance, email it and I will blog it. You got something going on the Big Island? Why not? You may like your comments in print and whenever you are ready you can get in as a Guest Blogger. Your own blog within the blog. You can open, post text and pictures, save and publish and close it without saying boo to anyone.

With a good sized dance floor they couda had it made in the shade.

“Dancing is surely the most basic and relevant of all forms of expression. Nothing else can so effectively give outward form to an inner experience. Poetry and music exist in time. Painting and architecture are a part of space. But only the dance lives at once in both space and time. In it the creator and the thing created, the artist and the expression, are one. Each participates completely in the other. There could be no better metaphor for an understanding of the mechanics of the cosmos.”

― Lyall Watson

 

Meheula Vista II in Mililani

Moved in a few days ago but just got my phone installed yesterday. Nice place and what seems to be a lot of nice people here. Making all the changes necessary, such as a change of address with the post office. I think I did it on line but at the end they tried to sell me things and just cut it. I will get the bank on Monday. Fortunately most items are tied to my Internet and not to my address. My medical people have found me very easily. A few other things and I can now get back to work on these blogs.

“Social dancers know that life is short and there will always be dirty dishes, so let's dance.”

This blog will continue to cover music and dance mainly on the Island of Oahu. You want to get anything in it about music and dance, email it and I will blog it. You got something going on the Big Island? Why not? You may like your comments in print and whenever you are ready you can get in as a Guest Blogger. Your own blog within the blog. You can open, post text and pictures, save and publish and close it without saying boo to anyone.

“Social dancers know that there may be no facts, only interpretations.”

Meheula Vista II, Mililani

Moved in a few days ago but just got my phone line in today. Nice place and what seems to be a lot of nice people here. Making all my changes necessary, such as a change of address with the post office. I think I did it on line but at the end they tried to sell me things and just cut it. A few other things and I can now get back to work on these blogs.

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt,
Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.”

"With Or Without You" by U2  (1987)

This blog will continue to cover music and dance mainly on the Island of Oahu. You want to get anything in it about music and dance, email it and I will blog it. You may like your comments in print and whenever you are ready you can get in as a Guest Blogger. Your own blog within the blog. You can open post text and pictures, save and publish and close it without saying boo to anyone.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”

Moving

My plans are coming to the time and place where I hope they are done. My friend Calvin is to be here about 11 am on Saturday with his pickup. We can get the first batch loaded and take it to my new residence in Mililani. A new senior complex Meheula Vista. I will have a second floor apartment facing the street. I will not be able to use the bus too much because too many changes. I will go out less often and take the Handi Van.

"Social dancers connect to the world through the right music that they hear.

Then they dance and enjoy the luxury of being themselves.” 

 

The second batch should clinch it and I will be out of here. Hopefully I can have a phone installed without too much wait. I won't have anyway to communicate with anyone and cannot get on the internet. Then it should take less than a week to get everything changed over to my new address and phone number. I will be blogging again.

"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey  (1981)

Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club will be close by and Just Tacos in Mililani is close by, for a few drinks and some nice live music. Then I gotta look around for a nice dance group nearby and blog'em. I will have to get to the North Shore and case them out. I believe Cholo's Homestyle has live music now and then.

 “Social dancers believe that they should be mindful, be grateful,

be positive, be true and be kind.”