Danger in Computing.

Dancers do not as a rule use computers. So that is one reason that our Web and Blog sites to not rack up much in hits. Though there are more computer users every year, which is good. Computer Viruses are on the rise again in Hawaii. We have been warned but no one has said anything about making them illegal. Seriously, we can have no respect for malicious invasions into our computers by any one without our permission.

"You have two chances for making good without working -

Being part of the Trump Gang or no chance."

They have also hit smart phones too. I haven’t seen any of these yet but it’s probably just a matter of time. Anyway, today I was looking at one that said "your computer has been locked." Also called Ransomware. If you call a number, and send them money, they will unlock your computer. I happened to know that trick and I am able to get out and restart the computer. Most people nowadays don’t really know how to properly describe malware. I don’t know what it is either, so I just call it a virus.

"Waterfall" by Willie K

Education is the key, especially when it comes to PC security. So, let's make things sparkling clear. If your computer screen is filled with a FBI warning page that claims you have to pay the $200 fine, you’re infected with ransomware. Sometimes you can just shut down the computer. And there is no record of any unlocking by anyone of the payees to the ransom. Do not pay. Get help from any of your computer geek friends if possible. The Anti-Virus gang is having a field day selling all kinds of Snake Oil. Careful, it's a jungle out there.

"Social dancers believe that life is 10% what happens to them and 90% of how they react to it."

Competition Dancing in West Oahu

The Social Dance Group in the West grows more solid every day. Perhaps we can explore competition dancing a little for the dancers in the West, Once we get a group on the Waianae Coast and one on the North Shore, we will have enough to have some sort of Competition Dance, just to demonstrate some interesting point. Dancesport denotes competitive ballroom dancing, as contrasted to social or exhibition dancing. In this century the International Dancers had definitely decided that the term Ballroom really belongs to them as an art form and they dance in Ballrooms. Most everyone has agreed with them which puts them in a different category.

"Social dancers are becoming more aware that the labels we use to identify dance forms are arbitrary. They are designed to help analyze and categorize what is ultimately a shared human experience - the impulse to move to music."

Dancesport events are sanctioned and regulated by dancesport organizations at the national and international level, such as the World Dance Council and the name was invented to help competitive ballroom dancing gain Olympic recognition. The term dancesport applies only to the International Style of competitive Ballroom and Latin dancing. It is clear that those interested in going into competitions should get into the International Style of Dance. At most competitions, the circumstances in which you dance are very controlled.

"Fly Me To The Moon" by Jimmy Borges

The dancers know the dance they are doing, who they are dancing with (partner), the level at which the others are dancing (class or difficulty level), the time they are on the floor (a single heat is usually only a few minutes long), the steps to do (the syllabus), and the music is a certain tempo (set by rules). Spectators are usually other dancers, who appreciate the hard work involved, and because of television there had been an increasing amount of these other people, a new spectator group in the last century.  Let anyone enjoy spectating if they wish, and there is an awareness of an increasing amount of "amateur judges" in the field of spectating.

“We may not have failed. We just found a dozen ways that it won’t work.” 

Competition Dancing in West Oahu

The Social Dance Group in the West grows more solid every day. Perhaps we can explore competition dancing a little for the dancers in the West, Once we get a group on the Waianae Coast and one on the North Shore, we will have enough to have some sort of Competition Dance, just to demonstrate some interesting point. Dancesport denotes competitive ballroom dancing, as contrasted to social or exhibition dancing. In this century the International Dancers had definitely decided that the term Ballroom really belongs to them as an art form and they dance in Ballrooms. Most everyone has agreed with them which puts them in a different category.

"Social dancers are becoming more aware that the labels we use to identify dance forms are arbitrary. They are designed to help analyze and categorize what is ultimately a shared human experience - the impulse to move to music."

Dancesport events are sanctioned and regulated by dancesport organizations at the national and international level, such as the World Dance Council and the name was invented to help competitive ballroom dancing gain Olympic recognition. The term dancesport applies only to the International Style of competitive Ballroom and Latin dancing. It is clear that those interested in going into competitions should get into the International Style of Dance. At most competitions, the circumstances in which you dance are very controlled.

"Fly Me To The Moon" by Jimmy Borges

The dancers know the dance they are doing, who they are dancing with (partner), the level at which the others are dancing (class or difficulty level), the time they are on the floor (a single heat is usually only a few minutes long), the steps to do (the syllabus), and the music is a certain tempo (set by rules). Spectators are usually other dancers, who appreciate the hard work involved, and because of television there had been an increasing amount of these other people, a new spectator group in the last century.  Let anyone enjoy spectating if they wish, and there is an awareness of an increasing amount of "amateur judges" in the field of spectating.

“We may not have failed. We just found a dozen ways that it won’t work.” 

Where Are We in Social Dancing?

I don't really know, I get a little info here and there. Perhaps when we get more feedback from our good social dancers, we can post their opinions which will be very valuable indeed. Then there is the issue of restricting it to American Style of Dance. The Internationals have rules of their own, where they can dance and the places where they dance must follow the rules of the World Dance Council. We are not going to do it their way. We are going to do it our way, and that means leaving the Internationals to do it their own way. They are not wrong, it is their way and they are doing it very well. They have their own kuleana and we shouldn't interfere.

"Social dancers get body confidence. As they develop their skills they will

start to respect their physical vessel for it’s ability to achieve these

exciting new movements, shapes and coordination."

As much as we continue to promote social dancing we must also recognize "competition" dancing, and we will eventually have "American Style" competitions. We could make it only American with "loose rules" so that it would resemble our cultural dance. Paso Doble, Bolero and Viennese Waltz would automatically be out. They were originally made up by Dance Teachers. It was the money, Sonny. We see bolero danced very nicely in exhibitions which is just fine, but it does not have to be included as part of our culture.

"Molokai Waltz" by Amy Hanaialii

The International Style already rules the roost where they are in town and we accept that they are too good for us. So let us respect their positions and give our people a chance. An awful lot of Club dancers don't even know what an International dancer is, but "they" can judge. They sometimes accuse us of being International dancers. At the same time that the Internationals are sometimes referring to us as "junk dancers." Ha, we are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Fortunately in this century there are a helluva lot more of us than "da bodah dem."

"We could obey the absolutes. When we were young, it was absolutely wrong
to lie, cheat, or steal. As we grew older, we would be tempted to
think in relative terms. Trump Chumps?"

New Mode

The average hits of all the blogs per day are still going up but slowed down a crawl. Simply because I cannot get around much anymore. If the possible reader/dancers cannot communicate pertinent information to me, I am limited in publishing what social media must have. If the blogs, in turn, do not get the hits, then there is ample evidence of wasted time. The one with most reason to stay has slowed down more the rest.

"There are no hopeless situations, there are only people

who have grown hopeless about them."

Still Number One in Hawaii

Dancing Nights was covering more of the Night Club action and I could go and visit fairly easy. Most have beautiful Web sites and see no need for a blog. It has been their decision and they certainly are entitled to it. Dancing Nights will now go into a holding pattern just giving information on the other blogs. And I will try to go wherever I get an invitation to make contact. I must communicate the need and concentrate more on getting the right Guest Bloggers, wherever I can.

"As the Republicans go from Abraham Lincoln to Teddy Roosevelt to Trump,

it is no surprise that they do not believe in evolution." ~ Andy Borowitz

Family

Well, my depression is not getting worse but it does not seem to be getting better. They are going to schedule something for me at the VA. I do not wish to take any pills. Otherwise everything is going downhill very slowly, to be expected. Meanwhile I will try to keep busy and enjoy what little time I have left by helping all the dancers I can help.

"I am a social dancer and still learning new things, I try to use my brain,

make new synaptic connections, keep sharp and also try to 

boost my positive feelings when I master a new concept."

"Cien Años" por Pedro Infante

From Yvonne, my niece, photo of her mother, my sister, "Eating a pastry ..!!!💜"

I am beginning to step up my connections with the family in California. And they are beginning to come across this blog. Photos I will post. They are little shy about saying anything but they will learn. And it will remain my personal dance blog. They can let the family in on it and they all have the option to contribute items or just look.

"My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion

The family is quite scattered in Southern California. But they have their little get to gethers and it is nice. The photos are terrific and which so far I get only from Yvonne and my granddaughter Tracey. Come on all of you, email them in.

A dance blog is what many "dance websites would like to be" updated on a regular basis, containing content that is of interest to a select audience. Information easy to update and change. Our readers are gradually picking up on this action. And I am fortunate enough to learn to make this personal blog for the family.

From my niece, Yvonne
Hello there Uncle Joe ! Met Aunt Eleanor .. Robert And Ellen in Long Beach

..for lunch..it was a beautiful day ... and it was so good to see them ❤️

Family get to gethers can be described as events in which some family members gather at a certain venue and share their experiences as a special kind of friends. Knowing their family history is very important for each member of the family and those attached to the family. Just because it tells them a little about their background and helps them in understanding their heritage. Photos are icing on the cake.

"If you wish to astonish the whole world, tell the simple truth."

Latin music and dance.

By Federico Basilon, Ewa Beach

Latin music and dance still coming in strong from the US. Much of it is choreographed in the US for the US market. Salsa had been doing very well for three or four decades but now getting competition from Bachata which is getting acceptance in social dance circles. Lambada and Reggeaton came and went 20 years ago and now we have Zouk, Kizomba and Zumba waiting in the wings. And some still say it all comes from Africa. Wrong, wrong, wrong.

"Social dancers know that in the beginning they may start with Minuet bodies

but they gradually get molded into Rumba bodies."

The people of the Caribbean did not suddenly appear when the Spanish got there. In their mass migrations south after crossing into Alaska from Asia, many of these "new" inhabitants got to Florida perhaps 25000 years ago, and from there, it was only ninety miles away to Cuba. They may have been the first ones. When the Indians got to Yucatan in Mexico perhaps 5000 years later, it was only 90 miles to Cuba, and naturally, many had to go. Those two groups had to meet eventually somewhere later. That automatically makes Cuba the most advanced area culturally because the ones coming from Mexico were very much ahead in human culture.

"Sobre Las Olas" por Juventino Rosas

In each plantation they had a couple of slaves from North Africa, a couple from South Africa, a couple from West Africa, a couple from East Africa and so on. Many could not even speak to each other. They were very young teens and someone expects a common culture from these kids? The comparisons are ridiculous for the people that know. The slaves were not permitted in the upper class drawing rooms so they could not witness what was happening there. But they could see what the Indians were dancing and they learned. They did not teach, they learned, and very well indeed. Big difference.

Note to the Republican Attack Dogs:
"War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left."

Latin music and dance.

By Federico Basilon, Ewa Beach

Latin music and dance still coming in strong from the US. Much of it is choreographed in the US for the US market. Salsa had been doing very well for three or four decades but now getting competition from Bachata which is getting acceptance in social dance circles. Lambada and Reggeaton came and went 20 years ago and now we have Zouk, Kizomba and Zumba waiting in the wings. And some still say it all comes from Africa. Wrong, wrong, wrong.

"Social dancers know that in the beginning they may start with Minuet bodies

but they gradually get molded into Rumba bodies."

The people of the Caribbean did not suddenly appear when the Spanish got there. In their mass migrations south after crossing into Alaska from Asia, many of these "new" inhabitants got to Florida perhaps 25000 years ago, and from there, it was only ninety miles away to Cuba. They may have been the first ones. When the Indians got to Yucatan in Mexico perhaps 5000 years later, it was only 90 miles to Cuba, and naturally, many had to go. Those two groups had to meet eventually somewhere later. That automatically makes Cuba the most advanced area culturally because the ones coming from Mexico were very much ahead in human culture.

"Sobre Las Olas" por Juventino Rosas

In each plantation they had a couple of slaves from North Africa, a couple from South Africa, a couple from West Africa, a couple from East Africa and so on. Many could not even speak to each other. They were very young teens and someone expects a common culture from these kids? The comparisons are ridiculous for the people that know. The slaves were not permitted in the upper class drawing rooms so they could not witness what was happening there. But they could see what the Indians were dancing and they learned. They did not teach, they learned, and very well indeed. Big difference.

Note to the Republican Attack Dogs:
"War doesn't determine who's right. War determines who's left."

DanceSport

Ballroom Dancing can be considered a sport. The Dictionary definition of "sport" is: "An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively." Using this definition, competitive dance is, indeed, a sport and danced according to the rules. Social dancers do not dance by the rules.

"Social dance on Oahu is based mainly on the American style of dance and 

is recreational and usually performed with a partner or in groups  

or as a community activity for fun and enjoyment."

Excerpt from a lady's first competition dance.

"Cha Cha!" called the announcer. "Cha Cha? What's a Cha Cha???" the thought passed through my dazed brain. The beat of the Cha Cha permeated through the ballroom as my partner thankfully led me through the dance without a stumble or without me passing out from sheer terror. With cold, clammy hands we moved from one dance step to another, desperately scanning our memory banks for clues to the routines we had practiced for the last few months in preparation for our very first dance competition. "Oh God, please let this be over soon!" conveyed my subconscious. Finally, after about a minute and a half, the disk jockey ended the Cha Cha and the competitors scattered to find the perfect positioning on the ballroom floor for the next dance to be called.

"Maui Waltz" by Loyal Garner

"And now the Rumba - dancers please take your positions" bellowed the announcer. We waited tensely for that first beat; I glanced nervously around and couldn't help wondering if the other couples felt as stressed as we did. As my partner and I took our first Rumba step I had the strangest feeling come over me - a sense of pride at actually being a good-enough dancer to participate in a ballroom dance competition. We completed the Rumba and as we drifted off the dance floor to take our seats, my partner and I glanced at each other. In a fleeting moment I felt his elation; I knew that whether we won or not, we still had accomplished something that many dance couples never experience in their lifetimes, and from that moment on we would never again experience the fear of the unknown as we stepped out onto the competition dance floor.

"Most social dancers think that life is what happens to you

while you’re busy making other plans."

The Newest Latin music

By Edmundo Beltran, Waimanalo.

The type of pop music produced in Mexico and spreading out through Latin America and the rest of the world is now called Latin pop. It is a music genre particularly intended for teenagers and young adults all over Latin America. Very fast or very slow. Mexico is the country that exports the most entertainment in the Spanish language. Latin pop had been limited to Latin America until the mid-1990s, when an interest towards this type of music increased after Luis Miguel, Selena, Gloria Trevi's, and Thalía debuts before the mainstream USA audience.

"Social dancers know that their time is limited,  so they are
not going to waste it living someone else’s life."

During the 1960s and 1970s most of the pop music produced in Mexico consisted of Spanish-language versions of English-language rock-and-roll hits. Singers and musical groups like Angélica María, Johnny Laboriel, Alberto Vázquez performed cover versions of songs by Elvis Presley, Paul Anka, Nancy Sinatra and others. On September 13, 1969, Televisa, a Mexican company and the world's largest Spanish-language television network launched the variety show Siempre en Domingo (Always on Sundays) hosted by Raúl Velasco. Siempre en Domingo became one of the most popular TV shows in Latin America with about 420 million television viewers around the world.

"Molokai Waltz" by Amy Hanaiallii

At the time, an appearance on the show was a hallmark of success and performers considered an appearance on the program as a guarantee of stardom similar to The Ed Sullivan Show in the United States. Velasco, encouraged many Mexican singers such as Lucía Méndez, Lucero, Emmanuel, Mijares, Gloria Trevi, Timbiriche, and Lorenzo Antonio, and helped start many of their careers and more. Moreover, Velasco presented foreign artists such as Julio Iglesias, Raphael, Miguel Bosé, Chayanne and Ricky Martin. Artists that would bring Latin pop music to Latin America, helped in part by Siempre en Domingo.

"Social dancers may strive not to be a big success, but rather to be of value."

What is West Oahu?

Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club and Aiea Ballroom Dance Association have established themselves firmly in the dance scene in West Oahu. There are others and we are hoping to make contact with them soon. We need each other, but not if they don't know it. There are approximately 40 thousand ballroom dancers on Oahu. No, I have not counted them. And at least half of them reside outside of Honolulu. Proof? I have none, You got a different amount, I will not argue with you.

"Our good dancers can perform for an audience and the goal is to evoke
a response. Dance becomes another way of communicating.
A dance like ours could express something specific."

So it is very likely that we will have something going on the Waianae Coast and on the North Shore. Kapolei is lost because of losing as second city with the Rail Tragedy. However it looks like the Central Valley will be first. I live in Mililani now so my projections are Mililani or Waipio. Either a new Social Dance Club or a nice Social Dance Night Club. Just Tacos in Mililani closed, they tried music which was very good but the dance floor was not there. All I can say is that some of us know and some of us don't give a damn. To each his own.

"The Music Of Hawaii" by Melveen Leed

Aiea Anniversary Dance at the Palladium

That still was beautiful celebration of dancing by Aiea Ballroom Dance Association on Saturday in town. I wish I could have stayed later. And I am glad the Frank got some good photos when he got there which about the time I had to leave. Take a look - see, in his blogs. You might enjoy. Anyway we try to share the dance information with our fellow dancers. Some will love the information and more people will be tuning in. Some will not give a doodledy damn - their privilege.

"Dance can be a part of many popular entertainment forms, from ice shows,

movies and music videos to Broadway musicals and the circus."

What is West Oahu?

Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club and Aiea Ballroom Dance Association have established themselves firmly in the dance scene in West Oahu. There are others and we are hoping to make contact with them soon. We need each other, but not if they don't know it. There are approximately 40 thousand ballroom dancers on Oahu. No, I have not counted them. And at least half of them reside outside of Honolulu. Proof? I have none, You got a different amount, I will not argue with you.

"Our good dancers can perform for an audience and the goal is to evoke
a response. Dance becomes another way of communicating.
A dance like ours could express something specific."

So it is very likely that we will have something going on the Waianae Coast and on the North Shore. Kapolei is lost because of losing as second city with the Rail Tragedy. However it looks like the Central Valley will be first. I live in Mililani now so my projections are Mililani or Waipio. Either a new Social Dance Club or a nice Social Dance Night Club. Just Tacos in Mililani closed, they tried music which was very good but the dance floor was not there. All I can say is that some of us know and some of us don't give a damn. To each his own.

"The Music Of Hawaii" by Melveen Leed

Aiea Anniversary Dance at the Palladium

That still was beautiful celebration of dancing by Aiea Ballroom Dance Association on Saturday in town. I wish I could have stayed later. And I am glad the Frank got some good photos when he got there which about the time I had to leave. Take a look - see, in his blogs. You might enjoy. Anyway we try to share the dance information with our fellow dancers. Some will love the information and more people will be tuning in. Some will not give a doodledy damn - their privilege.

"Dance can be a part of many popular entertainment forms, from ice shows,

movies and music videos to Broadway musicals and the circus."

Looking Good

Recovering nicely from the beautiful shindig of the Aiea Ballroom Club. Hoping to get some photos emailed to me to post in this blog but nothing . No hu hu, if you cannot do or will not do, it should be strictly your decision and all of us will respect it. I got about five people to take photos and each got about five or six photos which was fine for one blog. I had a Handi Van at 8 or 10 and I picked the one at 8, because if they missed me at ten, I wouldn't be able to get home. No buses to my place after nine.

"Social dancing springs from a human desire for personal expression and

social connection. and for us on Oahu, it just feels plain good."

This week it is looking jolly all around and the night club action in town is doing very well. Salsa is still trying but Bachata is coming in strong. I don't get around much anymore so I don't really know much. Several of our key Salsa players that had been here a couple decades, have gone back to the mainland. I hear sounds of Bossa Nova and it is music that I like but that is not enough. For social dancing some are definitely out like Paso Doble, Peabody and Viennese Waltz. It is in good process of getting something established this year. Line Dancing was fun ten years ago when it was simple, but now it is way too fancy. Remember La Macarena and the Electric Slide?

"I Will Dance For You" by Willie K.

Honolulu is too crowded to live, work and play. Some people knew this at the beginning of the century and there was talk of Kapolei as second city. Then the "Rapid Transit" came in, with millions and millions of dollars in profits possible. They came up with a BRIGHT motto. "Keep the country, country." Bedroom communities, no good schools, no shoe stores (slippahs) work available in town, and of course, you could buy most items in town. It is now beginning to look different. No more talk of "Rapid Transit" it will take longer to get to Honolulu Hale from Makaha, than "now" with the deteriorating bus lines. This year we will learn a lot.

"For many of us, the Oldies But Goodies are still true,  When we dance, we can remember
them all a little better, feel the butterflies once again, and if only for a moment, return
 to the purest part of our lives when time was of no matter … for we were dancing."

The Merry Month of May

May is turning out to be a nice month of holidays for the social dancers on the Island of Oahu. Party, Party, Party - May 1st, Pole dancing, - May 5 Cinco de Mayo, - May 11 Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club Anniversary dance, - May 12 Mother's Day, - May 18 Aiea Ballroom Dance Association Anniversary dance, - May 27 Memorial Day. And West Oahu is doing just fine.

"Social dancers know that nothing can beat a good Cha Cha Cha to lift both

one’s heart-rate and spirits, just moving to that great beat."

It was first mentioned last year when there were definite indications that the Dance Pavilion in Waipio at the Patsy Mink Recreation Park would be cancelled to pay for the Rail Disaster. The issue is no longer in doubt and West Oahu is going to be in a very bad state because of the Rail Catastrophe. In fact the entire state will be stuck for Big Bucks. The original estimates for the costs on the Rail were 5 billion, and now increasing daily as the Unions and Caldwell figure how to get more money out of it.

"Tiny Bubbles" by Don Ho

They are making millions and millions of dollars daily. No one knows what happened to the first Billion. They will not permit it. Now it could go to fifteen Billion Dollars. We have all noticed that the price of everything is going up. A dozen eggs, a loaf of bread will be 5 dollars. Milk will be 10 dollars per gallon. Ha, fortunately we are all rich and can afford it. Cayetano was right, but they spent ten million dollars to lie about him and "we, the people" lost the election. No one mentions Rapid Transit anymore because it is going to take longer to get from Makaha to Honolulu Hale.

"The truth is that hate speech is only to those who have something to hide."

The Merry Month of May

May is turning out to be a nice month of holidays for the social dancers on the Island of Oahu. Party, Party, Party - May 1st, Pole dancing, - May 5 Cinco de Mayo, - May 11 Wahiawa Ballroom Dance Club Anniversary dance, - May 12 Mother's Day, - May 18 Aiea Ballroom Dance Association Anniversary dance, - May 27 Memorial Day. And West Oahu is doing just fine.

"Social dancers know that nothing can beat a good Cha Cha Cha to lift both

one’s heart-rate and spirits, just moving to that great beat."

It was first mentioned last year when there were definite indications that the Dance Pavilion in Waipio at the Patsy Mink Recreation Park would be cancelled to pay for the Rail Disaster. The issue is no longer in doubt and West Oahu is going to be in a very bad state because of the Rail Catastrophe. In fact the entire state will be stuck for Big Bucks. The original estimates for the costs on the Rail were 5 billion, and now increasing daily as the Unions and Caldwell figure how to get more money out of it.

"Tiny Bubbles" by Don Ho

They are making millions and millions of dollars daily. No one knows what happened to the first Billion. They will not permit it. Now it could go to fifteen Billion Dollars. We have all noticed that the price of everything is going up. A dozen eggs, a loaf of bread will be 5 dollars. Milk will be 10 dollars per gallon. Ha, fortunately we are all rich and can afford it. Cayetano was right, but they spent ten million dollars to lie about him and "we, the people" lost the election. No one mentions Rapid Transit anymore because it is going to take longer to get from Makaha to Honolulu Hale.

"The truth is that hate speech is only to those who have something to hide."

Town is Jumping

The Night Club action is slow coming in but then many have beautiful Web sites already on tap. This blog keeps rolling along and we seem to be getting some reader/dancers and we need more to promote our dancing. For now we need the Information and Photo Contributors, Just people that are willing to share info and photos with our dancing friends - hard to find. So all we can do is try to promote dancing as part of the enjoyment of our lives on Oahu.. We want to enjoy music and the movement to that music the way we want to, not as we have been so carefully instructed by outside interests.

"Social dancers believe that dancing is about moving our bodies to a song we love"

In the last century there used to be many ballrooms throughout the US.. But the term “ballroom dancing” took on a meaning of “competitive dance-sport studio dancing”. On Oahu, most social dancing happened in church halls, gyms, parks, malls, school cafeterias or bars. Standing a girl on her head may make sense to some fancy dancers but it is not social dancing. The basic moves that have been there for ages throughout the world are the one to use in social partner dancing. Easy to lead and easy to follow.

"Moliendo Cafe" por Azucar Moreno

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"It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to 

those who are also thankful for what they learned with the setbacks."

Wot is a Blog?

A blog is an online journal or informational website displaying information in the reverse chronological order, with latest posts appearing first. It is a platform where a blogger or a group of bloggers share their views on an individual subject such as social dancing. First and most importantly is that anyone can visit online with a URL and it allows anyone to view the content. Blogs were created to be current, make regular posts and make it easy for anyone to get into and view anything that is current in there.

"Social dancers find it is easy to pick up and learn - it’s an amazing cardio -
And a few find that they gain a new profession."

Blogs are a type of website. The only real difference between a blog and regular websites is that blogs are regularly updated with new content, which is displayed in reverse chronological order (newer posts first). Typical websites are static in nature where content is beautifully organized in pages, and they are not updated frequently. Whereas a blog is dynamic, you can forget about marking your calendars for next years beautiful event.

"My Molokai" by Willie K

Social dancing also improves spatial awareness, as well as raising the heart rate and causing a release of feel-good endorphins into the bloodstream. One more benefit is that it helps reduce levels of cortisol – a stress hormone. ... Social dancing makes you feel good because it makes you feel so alive just enjoying the music and moving the body to it. You can dance the same simple basic moves to your favorite music forever.

"Social dancers know that there are no real rules to this thing called life. We can make the best or the worst of it. We can just hope you make the best of it."