
Friends of Ala Wai Ballroom Dance Academy



Announcements
CLASS PROGRAM
We would like to thank our students for supporting our class program.
The following are the dance amalgamations covered this quarter.
TANGO
REPEATABLE SEQUENCE
Wall One
1) Two Slow Walks
2) Progressive Link
3) Promenade Link
4) Open Reverse Turn Ending Partner Outside
5) Outside Swivel to Promenade Point
6) Natural Twist Turn
7) Closed Promenade
8) Side Step & Back Corte
9) Five Step (Change Line of Dance)
10) Weave
JIVE
REPEATABLE SEQUENCE
1) Jive Basic 2 Times
2) Right To Left
3) Left to Right
4) Hand Change Behind the Back
5) Body Wrap (Change to Hand Shake Hold)
7) Arm Slide
8) Stop & Go (8 Count)
9) Link
10) Jive Walks, Kick Ball Changes to Throw Away
11) Whip (8 Count) & Link
12) Chasse Breaks to Mooch
12) Throw Away & Change of Places to Two Hand Hold
13) Cuddle
14) Arm Lock
15) Change of Places to Hand Shake Hold
16) Catapult
17) Link

Group Dance Classes
Our 3 month dance program (2 classes per night) is available for a flat rate of $20.
Classes are held on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:15 PM upstairs at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse.
Registration begins at 6:30PM and is held the first two weeks of the calendar quarter.

Our class instruction places emphasis on basic ballroom dance techniques which greatly assists students successfully complete the class material.
NEW - Beginning Q4 October to December 2024, we will be offering supplemental class assistance.
Class Schedule:
2 classes every Wed night:
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7:00 - 8:00 PM Beginner to Intermediate Standard
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8:15 - 9:15 PM Beginner to Intermediate Latin
Jan, Feb, March
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Tango, Jive
April, May, June
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Quickstep, Rumba
July, Aug, Sept:
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Waltz, Cha Cha
Oct, Nov, Dec:
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Foxtrot, Samba

2025 Social Dances
Dates:
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January 18th (Saturday)
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March 14th (Friday)
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April 19th (Saturday)
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June 14th (Saturday)
Time:
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6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
General Public:
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$5 at the door
Current Students:
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FREE - Please show your student card
Location:

About Us
Friends of Ala Wai Ballroom Dance Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our dedicated volunteers teach beginner-friendly ballroom dance classes.
We also host social dances.
Email:
Ballroom Location:
Upstairs Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse
Palladium Ballroom
404 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815



