The Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association East Hawaii chapter invites the Big Island community to its 26th anniversary ball at 6 p.m. May 23 at the Hilo Elks Lodge. ADVERTISING The Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association East Hawaii chapter invites the Big
The Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association East Hawaii chapter invites the Big Island community to its 26th anniversary ball at 6 p.m. May 23 at the Hilo Elks Lodge.
Tickets, at $20 each, can be reserved by calling 982-6515 or asking any chapter member. Tickets include admission to the ball, a delicious home-style dinner prepared by Hilo Elks Lodge staff and desserts provided by chapter members.
Semiformal attire is requested. A no-host bar also will be available.
Highlights of the evening will include the presentation of the Kaya Award, honoring the most enthusiastic new chapter member. In 2014, the award was presented to Davey Mahi.
Chapter members and instructors also will perform a contemporary tango/cha cha medley. The routine was choreographed by rotating instructors Joyce and Andrew Iwashita.
Chapter officers for 2015 are Sonya Taylor, president; Marie Roberts, vice president; Becky Mitchel, secretary; and Greg Taylor, treasurer. Classes are slated Wednesday evenings at Waiakea High School. Throughout the year, the chapter offers classes such as cha cha, waltz, rumba, samba, swing and fox trot in the American social style of dance. No partner is required to attend classes.
HBDA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the people of Hawaii a ballroom dancing experience that is fun, affordable and promotes healthy minds and bodies.
