Socials & Events
Where the classes pay off
Learning the steps is half of HBDA. The other half is dancing them with friends. Here’s the kind of dancing that happens outside of class, year after year.
Twice a month
Oahu social dance
On the first and third Saturdays of each month, HBDA members from across Oahu get together for an evening of social dancing. DJs play everything we teach, members ask newcomers to dance, and nobody sits out for long. Free for current students, $10 for guests, paid at the door. Ask your chapter for the current location and time.
Every chapter
Chapter socials and potlucks
Each chapter hosts its own parties through the year: end-of-quarter socials, potlucks, birthday celebrations and practice nights. They’re the easiest way to get to know the people you dance with.
Every year
Holiday dances and anniversary balls
HBDA’s big nights out: the annual holiday dance, themed balls and chapter anniversary dinner-dances with live music, a full floor and everyone in their best. Tickets are usually sold through chapter officers.
Good to know
Before you come
- Guests are welcome. Students bring friends and family all the time. Non-students pay a small admission at the door.
- Dress neatly. No tank tops, shorts or rubber slippers. Smooth-soled shoes make dancing easier.
- You’ll get asked to dance. That’s the HBDA way. Say yes.
- Dates change, this page doesn’t. For what’s coming up, ask your chapter officers or call one of the numbers below.
Want to know what’s coming up?
Call or text your island’s contact, or ask at your next class. Chapter officers always know the next date.
Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association
Oahu
Call or text (808) 781-2076 or (808) 282-9888, or email romeocquemado@yahoo.com
Maui
Call (614) 975-9127 or (808) 385-8881
East Hawaii (Hilo)
Call (808) 756-3184
