Team
The people behind HBDA
HBDA is run entirely by volunteers: an elected council, officers at each chapter, and the instructors who teach every week.
HBDA Council
Council officers
The council oversees the association as a whole and supports the chapters.
- Willy Dionisio, President
- Phyllis Sone, Secretary
- Nilda Quindara, Treasurer
- Jacinto (Jack) M. Legal, Executive Associate
- John Ramos, Executive Associate
Chapters
Chapter officers
Each chapter elects its own officers. They’re the people who greet you on your first night. If your chapter isn’t listed yet, ask any instructor and they’ll point you to the right person.
Central Maui Chapter
- Murray Donaldson, President
- Manny Suguitan, Vice President
- Steve Mark, Secretary
- Luz Manuel, Treasurer
Dance Studio Chapter
- Shirley Ota, President
- Herb Ota, Secretary and Treasurer
East Hawaii Chapter
- Anna Liza Simpayan, President
- Charles Fontanilla, Vice President
- Allison Akamine, Secretary
- Len Shimabukuro, Treasurer
Kapolei Chapter
- Georgina Lee, Chapter Representative
Nuuanu Chapter
- Paul Billington, Chapter Representative
