Update

I am having too much fun in using my Twitter and Facebook. I am getting plenty of feedback and I reply to much of it too. That plus the five blogs and my medications give me a full day seven days per week. I have to plan on going to some Night Clubs. I cannot eat or dance, but I can blog'em. I have my Rolador but if invited, I can get there and back by Handi Van, they are the greatest. Meanwhile I can pick up a lot of information to share on the Internet.

The somewhat uncomfortable feeling social dancers get from watching an uncoordinated person dance is akin to watching a public speaker with a stammer,"

Meanwhile most Clubs on Oahu are looking for anyone that wishes to be a customer. Whereas a few are finding ways to communicate their preferred customers - "The Tango Crowd?" - "The Salsa Crowd." And of course the key is the type of music being played. The easiest is the club featuring the young crowd with plenty of the latest music provided by some of the best updated DJs in the Pacific. Then there is the more "experienced" dancers may prefer live bands that play many of the oldies but goodies. "Classics" that may be played for rest of this century.

"Tiny Bubbles" by Don Ho

Mākaha (Hawaiian for “fierce” or “savage” ) is a census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, It is a town located along the Pacific coast, west of the Mākaha Valley, and at the foot of Mt. Ka'ala in the Wai’anae Mountain Range. It is the last of the leeward towns on O'ahu. North of Mākaha is little development, i.e. no towns, no gas stations, or restaurants. The population of Mākaha was 8,278 at the 2010 census. It is located 35 miles northwest of Honolulu, but is firmly on Oahu, You don't have to live in downtown Honolulu.

"The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we
are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw
ourselves out into the open. Do it on Oahu. Throw yourself out.”

Oahu Thanksgiving

Most Thanksgiving Dance Parties will be over this weekend and just a few will be held next week. People will be planning to having Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. All very well and good.The event that Americans commonly call the "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in October 1621 almost four hundred years ago, This feast lasted three days and was attended by 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims. There was no mention of illegal immigrants or white supremacy.

"Social dancers believe that where words leave off, music and dance begins.”

The holiday season is finally here — which means it's time for all things red, green, merry, and bright. And while we obviously adore Christmas and all it has to offer, it can sometimes be all too easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday preparations. Fortunately social dancers have many good choices.

"Hark, The Herald Angels Sing."

Nothing kicks off the holiday season quite like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. From boppin' elves to singing Christmas trees, the parade is one to watch—and definitely one to dance in. Every year, the famed Spirit of America Dance Star team performance gathers tons of dancers from high schools and studios from across the country. So what was it really like to dance in the parade last Year?

"Fly Me To The Moon" by Jimmy Borges

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

At this time of year, the air is filled with seasonal music. It’s light, bright and rich with the spirit of the Thanksgiving and the Christmas season. So if you’re organizing that holiday party and want your guests to do some social dancing. probably the most common music is Foxtrot. Social (or American) Foxtrot is very forgiving when it comes to music pacing, so you can dance to a great many tunes that might not work well for other dances. International-style Slow Foxtrot is significantly more limited because it only works comfortably within a strict range of timing values due to the technical precision required for this dance.

"In our walks of rediscovery we try to befriend Growth and that introduces us to Experience. That comes and goes but it does leave footprints in our memories."

Oahu Thanksgiving

Most Thanksgiving Dance Parties will be over this weekend and just a few will be held next week. People will be planning to having Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. All very well and good.The event that Americans commonly call the "First Thanksgiving" was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World in October 1621 almost four hundred years ago, This feast lasted three days and was attended by 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims. There was no mention of illegal immigrants or white supremacy.

"Social dancers believe that where words leave off, music and dance begins.”

The holiday season is finally here — which means it's time for all things red, green, merry, and bright. And while we obviously adore Christmas and all it has to offer, it can sometimes be all too easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday preparations. Fortunately social dancers have many good choices.

"Hark, The Herald Angels Sing."

Nothing kicks off the holiday season quite like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. From boppin' elves to singing Christmas trees, the parade is one to watch—and definitely one to dance in. Every year, the famed Spirit of America Dance Star team performance gathers tons of dancers from high schools and studios from across the country. So what was it really like to dance in the parade last Year?

"Fly Me To The Moon" by Jimmy Borges

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

At this time of year, the air is filled with seasonal music. It’s light, bright and rich with the spirit of the Thanksgiving and the Christmas season. So if you’re organizing that holiday party and want your guests to do some social dancing. probably the most common music is Foxtrot. Social (or American) Foxtrot is very forgiving when it comes to music pacing, so you can dance to a great many tunes that might not work well for other dances. International-style Slow Foxtrot is significantly more limited because it only works comfortably within a strict range of timing values due to the technical precision required for this dance.

"In our walks of rediscovery we try to befriend Growth and that introduces us to Experience. That comes and goes but it does leave footprints in our memories."

Dancing in the Central Valley

Beautiful Thanksgiving Dance Party on Friday 15th at the Wahiawa Recreation Center. Lot of of nice people, very good music, delicious food and above all enjoyable dancing. I cannot take photos but I can pass my camera around. This time I got enough photos for four blogs, using only the best ones. So we are not professionals, we are learning. First Blog, on Monday was Social Dance Oahu. Second on Tuesday, was the Dance And Live, Wednesday, Oahu Dancers and the last today, Town Dancer. I deleted about 15 photos that were too blurry. But I want to thank all these good people willing to help spread the word by taking photos of their friends.

Got there too early but I will not complain, The Handi Van gets me there and gets me back home. The early birds were Carol Mendoza, Rod and Rosalie getting things ready for the dancers. Soon enough Leland and Maile got there with their equipment and it was starting to look good. In a few minutes, more members were arriving with the goodies of food to share with our fellow dancers.

"In This Life" by Amy Hanaialii

The Music was set up and Leland sure knows what the people like in music. Getting a very good reputation for he knows classics from way back. They are acknowledged by all as something experienced dancers will love forever. Bachata seems to have been accepted very gracefully and the floor gets heavy with dancers very easily. The people are all friends and it shows. New people are always welcome, of course..

"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them,

is the true measure of Thanksgiving."

Social Dancers can give thanks for each new morning with its light:
for rest and shelter of the night, for health and food, for music
and dance, for love and friends, and for everything
that goodness sends. Happy Thanksgiving!

The feed is simply the greatest because no one know the choices. I never know what Maile will put in my take home package. But it is always my best meal of the month. There is always plenty to eat and they make good use of the delicious leftovers. Completes the happy day for many. I got ready to leave before 9:30 and the Handi Van was only a few minutes late, fine by me. Got home a little after ten and had me a nice meal and I can thank all the nice people at this party.

"Gratitude may make sense of our past, may bring peace for today,

and just may create a vision for tomorrow."

Thanksgiving Dance in Wahiawa

Nice day and I had enough to do. (very important when you are old.) My nurse from the VA. came in before noon and she sure knows what she is doing, She got all my physical data and will help me with more.  Then I had to do some work and then get ready for the Trip to Wahaiwa. The Handi Van was right on time, and having two others helped to minimize my guilty feelings of using it for my own personal use.

Got there too early but I will not complain, The Handi Van gets me there and gets me back home. The early birds were  Carol Mendoza,  Rod and Rosalie getting things ready for the dancers. Soon enough Leland and Maile got there with their equipment and it was starting to look good. In a few minutes,  more members were arriving with the goodies of food to share with our fellow dancers.

“If you hit a wall, climb over it, crawl under it, or dance on top of it.”

The Music set up and Leland sure knows what the people like in music. Getting a very good reputation. He knows. Classics from way back are acknowledged as something experienced dancers will love forever. Bachata seems to have been accepted very gracefully and the floor was getting heavy with dancers, The people are all friends and it shows. New people are welcome, of course..

“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.”

~ Confucius

The feed is simply the greatest because no one know the choices. I never know what Maile will put in my take home package. But it is always my best meal of the month. There is always plenty to eat and they make good use of the delicious leftovers. Completes the happy day for many. I got ready to leave before 9:30 and the Handi Van was only a few minutes late, fine by me. Got home a little after ten and had me a nice meal and I thank all the nice people at this party.

 “The job of feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing.”

Social dancing is so much more than just grooving on the dance floor to your favorite tunes. In fact, you’ll be surprised how many benefits are associated with dancing. In the company of so many nice people, not only does it train your brain and your body’s motor skills but it also is an excellent exercise for your entire body. As such, it helps you to stay physically and mentally fit. Even more so, dancing regularly can improve your general well-being, boosts your self-esteem and has also been shown to improve your social skills. Thanksgiving is for good reason. Happy Dancing.

There are enough pictures for another blog.

Thanksgiving Dance in Wahiawa

Nice day and I had enough to do. (very important when you are old.) My nurse from the VA. came in before noon and she sure knows what she is doing, She got all my physical data and will help me with more.  Then I had to do some work and then get ready for the Trip to Wahaiwa. The Handi Van was right on time, and having two others helped to minimize my guilty feelings of using it for my own personal use.

Got there too early but I will not complain, The Handi Van gets me there and gets me back home. The early birds were  Carol Mendoza,  Rod and Rosalie getting things ready for the dancers. Soon enough Leland and Maile got there with their equipment and it was starting to look good. In a few minutes,  more members were arriving with the goodies of food to share with our fellow dancers.

“If you hit a wall, climb over it, crawl under it, or dance on top of it.”

The Music set up and Leland sure knows what the people like in music. Getting a very good reputation. He knows. Classics from way back are acknowledged as something experienced dancers will love forever. Bachata seems to have been accepted very gracefully and the floor was getting heavy with dancers, The people are all friends and it shows. New people are welcome, of course..

“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.”

~ Confucius

The feed is simply the greatest because no one know the choices. I never know what Maile will put in my take home package. But it is always my best meal of the month. There is always plenty to eat and they make good use of the delicious leftovers. Completes the happy day for many. I got ready to leave before 9:30 and the Handi Van was only a few minutes late, fine by me. Got home a little after ten and had me a nice meal and I thank all the nice people at this party.

 “The job of feet is walking, but their hobby is dancing.”

Social dancing is so much more than just grooving on the dance floor to your favorite tunes. In fact, you’ll be surprised how many benefits are associated with dancing. In the company of so many nice people, not only does it train your brain and your body’s motor skills but it also is an excellent exercise for your entire body. As such, it helps you to stay physically and mentally fit. Even more so, dancing regularly can improve your general well-being, boosts your self-esteem and has also been shown to improve your social skills. Thanksgiving is for good reason. Happy Dancing.

There are enough pictures for another blog.

Receuved from Yanna

DRD Holiday Social!

Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving?

Come to dance and celebrate with your fellow dancers.

Sunday November 24th at 6-9:30pm

at Aloha Dancesport Center

Ballroom dancing all night, bring your favorite dish to share, B.Y.O.B

Come have some fun and burn a few calories before the big Feast.

Complimentary mini chacha-cardio lesson by Yanna

Admission: $15 per person

I was invited to a beautiful social dance in Wahiawa and anyone can tell when so many nice people are having fun. Interesting to note the increase in the beautiful Bachata music and so many people dancing it. It seem to be "in" as a Social Dance. Then there is the Line dancing at break time. Not acceptable all night long, but just beautiful at break time and more men nowadays, This makes it a little more respectable as a social dance.

Our social dance world is getting better all the time. We just have ti find

more ways of promoting our way of dancing.