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.
QUICKSTEP
REPEATABLE SEQUENCES
Basic
1) Preparation Step
2) Quarter Turn to the Right
3) Chasse
4) Forward Lock (Repeat from Quarter turn to
the Right)
Intermediate Wall One
1) Preparation Step
2) Quarter Turn to the Right
3) Chasse
4) Forward Lock
5) Quarter Natural Turn
6) Men's Back Lock
7) Outside Change
8) Forward Lock
9) Natural Spin Turn
10) Chasse
11) Forward Lock
12) Natural Turn
13) Tipple Chasse to the Right
14) Natural Turn
15) Open Impetus Turn
16) Quick Open Reverse Turn
17) Chasse
18) Forward Lock (Repeat from Quarter turn to
the Right)
RUMBA
REPEATABLE SEQUENCE
1) Begin in Open Position on three with Forward
Check
2) Open Hip Twist to Fan
3) Hockey Stick
4) Alemana
5) Closed Hip Twist to Fan
6) Fencing Line to Fan and Open Facing Position
7) Natural Top
8) Opening Out X 3 to Spiral Turn and Aiida
9) Cucurachas X 2
10) Side Steps and Spot Turn to Closed Position
11) Cross Body Lead
12) Alemana to Rope Spin
13) Ladies Walk Around ending in Two Hand Hold
14) Advanced Continuous Hip Twist X 2
15) Exit to Fan or Exit to Ladies Double Turn
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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August 8 (Friday)
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September 5th (Friday)
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October 4th (Saturday)
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November 8th (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
