Dancing Through the Week
March 31st – April 6th
Monday, March 31st
LINE DANCING – All Levels – Ongoing
11:00 – 12:00 $10
It’s time to enjoy dancing solo. Instructor Shawn Godwin will begin with a repeat of the dance taught the previous week before teaching something new. Fun, fun, fun! Pre-registration is recommended at 970-739-6771.
IT’S THE SAME TIME AS USUAL!
SALSA 201 – All Levels – Ongoing
5:15 – 6:15 $18
Let instructors Gary and Aurora Saddler keep you challenged while learning the coolest aspects of this exciting dance, including intricacies involving lead/follow, arm style and artful turns.
BRAZILIAN ZOUK – Ongoing
6:30 – 7:30 Beginner Class $18 discounts are available
7:30 – 8:30 Advanced Class
8.30 – 9.30 Zouk Practica $10
Come to these weekly studies with your questions and curiosities. Continue to learn this dreamy and seductive dance from Star Bolton and friends some of the most experienced dancers on the island. They are consistently learning from the champions in the field.
Tuesday, April 1st
ZUMBA IS A NEW CLASS
ZUMBA – All Levels – Ongoing
10:00 – 11:00 $15 and Kama’aina $12
Get ready to dance, sweat, and have a blast! Join Zumba classes with the amazing instructor Kathy Finkenberg – a fun high-energy workout set to infectious music from around the world. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, Kathy’s easy-to-follow moves will keep you smiling.
LEARN THE ROMANCE DANCES – Level 1 – Lesson 1 of 4
5:00 – 6:00 $18 or $9*
Learn to move on the floor with these elegant dance styles: Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango. Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook will show you how.
FULL BRONZE LEVEL (aka Level 4) CHA CHA – Lesson 3 of 4
6:00 – 7:00 $18 or $9 *
Let’s power it up! Full Bronze Cha Cha has rhythm breaks, checked turns and syncopations that only the more experienced dancers can achieve.Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook show you how to embellish the dance, while developing more creative patterns.
WEST COAST SWING 101 – Ongoing
7:00 – 8:00 $18 or $9 * and Kama’aina Special **
Instructor Patrick Velis and Louise Morris will give you the all-important structural aspects of this wonderful dance, using a wide variety of musical styles and tempos.
WEST COAST SWING 201 – Ongoing
7:00 – 8:00 $18 or $9
Instructor Patrick Velis and Louise Morris will develop your WCS moves and techniques with training she has received from the best in the field. She will use a variety of musical styles to compliment your embellishments.
Wednesday, April 2nd
TIME CHANGE!
SALSA 101 – Level I – Ongoing
5:15 – 6:15 $18 or $9 (discounts are available for the new students)
If it’s cool, it’s gotta be Salsa. Let instructor Paula Paite teach you the most important patterns you’ll need for Latin dancing.
BACHATA 101 – Ongoing
6:15 – 7:15 $18 or $9* (discounts are available for the new students)
Learn to fundamentals to this exotic dance. Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook will start us off right by giving you the secrets to turns and accents.
BACHATA 201 – Ongoing
6:15 – 7:15 $18 or $9*
Stepping up to Levels II and III will give us all a deeper appreciation of what makes Bachata so popular. We’ll learn more elaborate moves and have a great time with instructor Star Bolton.
SALSA RUEDA – Levels II and Up – Ongoing
7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9 *
Follow Gary and Aurora Saddler and learn how to Salsa on the wheel. It’s very rewarding and hugely popular.
Thursday, April 3rd
NIGHTCLUB DANCES MIX – Level 2 – Lesson 1 of 4
3:30 – 4:30 $18 or $9 *
Let Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook introduce you to the most important facets of the Nightclub dance styles including Blues Dance, Nightclub Two Step and Society Slow Dance.
GREASE PRODUCTION CLASS
5:00 – 6:00 $18
Join Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook as she uses a wide variety of dance styles to perform in a medley of songs from the movie, “Grease”. This will include dancing for singles, couples and groups to a wide variety of musical styles.
SALSA CLASS AND LATIN SOCIAL – All Levels
7:00 – 10:00 $15
Hosts Gerry Colyn and Carla Tam play the hottest Latin music for our dancing and learning enjoyment. Come and see why they’ve been so popular for years.
Friday, April 4th
SWING AND LINDY HOP – All Levels – Lesson 2 of 4
6:00 – 7:00 Couples $105 Individuals $60 Walk-Ins $18
Let instructors Jonathan and KC Wilt show us a variety of Swing styles, including the Lindy Hop, which is popular the world over.
TANGO CLASS WITH SANDY NINH – All Levels
7:00 – 8:30
Don't miss this special opportunity to learn from the amazing Sandy Ninh while she's on tour in Hawai'i! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, her classes will help you refine your technique and deepen your connection to the dance.
Sunday, April 6th
ECSTATIC DANCE
10:00 – 12:00 $15
Join Nova for a transformative experience combining ecstatic dance and breathwork. Let go of inhibitions as you move freely to uplifting music, allowing your body to express itself without judgment. Through conscious breathwork/yoga , deepen your connection to the present moment, releasing tension and revitalizing your energy. More information 808 940 1913.
*OUR TUITION
BISDC’s class lessons are $18 per lesson as a walk-in. The purchase of at least 4 lessons at a time for $72 qualifies one as a member of our BISDC club, and club members enjoy the benefit of half-price lessons after the first lesson in any week.
Exceptions are the lessons taught by guest instructors or lessons outside the normal BISDC lesson structure, such as performance lessons or extended lessons.
Private lessons with Denise Westbrook are $80 for a 55 minute lesson. Bundles of 10 lessons are available for $750.
BIG ISLAND SOCIAL DANCE CLUB:
We are a full-service school, teaching Latin, Swing, Nightclub and Ballroom, dance styles that seeks to incorporate the specialized knowledge & skills that instructors of other dances can bring.
OUR MISSION:
Big Island Social Dance Club is committed to creating an atmosphere of fun through learning. Our director Denise Westbrook is experienced in all facets of social dance and believes that no one should be left out of the experience of learning to dance. We all need exercise, we all need a little romance and we all need a worthy distraction, meeting new people and spending quality time in a positive atmosphere. All are welcome here. We ask that you come find the joy of dance and leave having found a new community of friends.
“Changing the world one dance at a time”
Denise Westbrook
Preferred methods of contact: Call or text us at 970-739-6771
Or email us – dancingscreenwriter@yahoo.com
Check out our NEW website – www.BigIslandSocialDance.com
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74-5583 Luhia St., Suite A-1
Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
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