[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Aloha,
Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association (HBDA), “Where Dancing Begins”, was founded in 1959 by Eugene and Harriet Ichinose. HBDA has since grown into one of the largest ballroom dance organizations in the State of Hawaii. There are currently six (6) chapters throughout the islands of Oahu, Big Island and Maui with an aggregate membership of approximately 300 members. HBDA is a non-profit, 501c3 tax-exempt organization dedicated to the promotion, teaching and encouragement of dance which foster motivation and development of ballroom dancing for the people of Hawaii Nei. HBDA was nominated as the “Best Ballroom Dance Lessons” for the Honolulu Magazine 2009 Best of Honolulu Awards.
HBDA’s dance program emphasizes a relaxed and conversational American Social dance style. The six (6) chapters teach the American Social Bronze I/II and American Social Bronze II/Silver style of Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Fox Trot, East and West Coast Swing, Swing Hustle, Nightclub Two Step, Cuban Rumba, Bolero, Cha Cha, Samba, Merengue, Bachata, Mambo and Salsa.
Dance classes are taught by trained Telemark dance instructors. Classes run for eight (8) weeks each quarter which begins in the months of April, July, October and January. Two dances are offered in each session. All dance students are required to be members of HBDA. Membership dues are $20 per year ($15 if joining in the second quarter, $10 if joining in the third quarter, and $5 if joining in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.) All membership expires on March 31. Class fees are $40 per quarter for two classes or $25 per quarter if taking only one class.
We host evening social dances every Saturday at the Destination Dance Hawaii studio in Aiea and everyone is welcome to enjoy the music by our DJs, strut yourself on the dance floor, make new friends, and enjoy the camaraderie in HBDA.
Mahalo,
Romeo & Miriam Quemado, HBDA Dance Director and Associate Dance Director[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
