We May Start To Roll

Took a nice vacation from blogging this month and I will start again slowly as the dance action picks up. There are several groups on Oahu doing some teaching. But all with picked friends as they do not need large crowds. Most everyone seems to know that it is not over until it is over. We should still wear masks and respect social distance. And keep Trumpanzees away from us. As per usual the easiest method of sharing dance data with our fellow dancers is with photos. We may have 50% of the Island vaccinated by the end of the month and that is good.

“You can be Eastern or Western, Northern or Southern in the World.

The function and the awareness of the body to music results in

dance and you become a dancer, not just a human being. ”

 

The Indian natives of Latin America are coming into prominence lately and it was long overdue. In the Americas, they overwhelmingly provided the real basis for all Latin American Music and Dance. Influence by the Europeans and the Africans, of course but they remained basically American and modified by all the illegal immigrants. It was their kuleana. Even swing which the Negros took from the Indian music and the marches of the day and syncopated it. It was not from Africa.

"Yes it is true why animals are not good dancers.

They have two left feet."

Remembering

The Good Old Days. Bits from an old blog

Date - Saturday May 18, 2019, Time: 6:00 - 9:30 pm Place: Palladium - Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse 2nd floor Theme Colors: Gold, Silver, Copper

From Deanie Bates: It's Aiea Ballroom's 64th Anniversary. Aiea is the very first ballroom club in Hawaii - that includes all the islands. We were founded in 1955 - before statehood. A number of our members and past presidents started other clubs. Aiea Ballroom has enjoyed good dance times, growing pains, and many friends over the years not only with our own members but with all the other ballroom clubs and a Swing Dance Club. Partnered dancing is just the best exercise for mind, body and soul. Can't beat it. Our program will be simple - introductions, thank yous, about 20 door prizes, some good half-time food but mostly, lots of dancing. 

Aloha ~ Deanie

"Maui Waltz" by Loyal Garner

Many in Hawaii do not know that it is not over until it is over. People are still dying every day because we do not know that it is not over. This pandemic will end sooner in certain places but overall, it will go well into next year because much of the Islands have not been vaccinated yet, Vaccines are making a difference. However variants are coming in and we may be assured on Oahu that they do not come from Waianae. TOURISTS. And we expect more tourists. We must not give a false sense to the residents that the whole thing is over and Keep away from Trumpanzees, they are very likely to be contaminated.

"If we are doing our best, we won't have any time to worry about failure."

 

Too Soon

The Dance Scene is still on hold. Some places have gotten permission to resume under certain rules, marking a major victory for some dancers after a year of restrictions. Outdoor dancing got a go-ahead from Gov. David Ige, as long as they are supervised by event planners and limit attendance to fewer than 100 people, including staff. Tables may seat no more than 10 people, who must wear masks and have their temperatures taken. Even the dance floor is subject to restrictions — a limit of 30 dancers at once, spaced apart and wearing masks. Unfortunately we have not conformed to the rules. Vaccines or no vaccines, we are definitely not out of it.

"Social dancers and success? There is only one way – to be able to spend

our lives in our own way, without encroaching on anyone." 

 

Dance Studios are doing as best they can. Classes are only for select groups. Temperatures are taken, and masks are required. Trumpanzees are not invited. Couples may sit together but separate from other couples at least seven feet. Hand sanitizers will be available. On the floor couples about seven feet apart. This may be a relatively safe method. Vaccines or no vaccines, the cases are not coming down that much and we are getting more variants. The Tourists, naturally. Remember, "It ain't over 'til it's over." Stay Safe.

"Why animals are bad dancers. - Two left feet."