ACADEMY DANCE NEWS - Latin and Ballroom Dancing on Maui

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the Hawaii Star Ball is a lot of work, <strong>and</strong> it is worth every second of it. REPEAT COMPETITORS PLACE FIRST Academy PARS Leaders & Demo Assistants Dennis & Jenifer Goss, who competed under Private Image Dance Studio placed first in 16 different dance heats (Full-Bronze <strong>and</strong> Open Bronze levels) <strong>and</strong> placed first in their Amateur Rumba Solo Exhibition! Dennis & Jenifer Goss receive their Top Amateur Solo Award from Hawaii Star Ball competition organizer, Mr. Geoffrey Fells. Photo by Brian O’Connor BENEFITS OF DANCING & QUICK TIPS FOR STAYING HEALTHY Discover exactly how dancing benefits your health, body <strong>and</strong> life. It is no wonder why dance has got us all so hooked! Forever Young. <strong>Dancing</strong> is tremendously beneficial in keeping us young. It retards the aging process immensely. It benefits our heart, cardiovascular system <strong>and</strong> increases our lung capacity. Fact: The muscle exertion <strong>and</strong> breathing rates of dancers performing in one dance competition is equivalent to those of cyclists, swimmers <strong>and</strong> an Olympic-level 800-meter runner. Strong Bones, Lubricated Joints. Dance aids in the prevention <strong>and</strong> treatment of osteoporosis, which is a major concern for woman, especially during post-menopause because of the significant drop in estrogen that occurs at this stage. A decrease in our estrogen levels is what stops calcium from being absorbed into our bones. Dance also keeps joints lubricated, which helps prevent arthritis. Calorie Blaster. Dance exercises our bodies to allow for increased circulation. It helps us burn those calories away, while improving our stamina. It is estimated that dance burns anywhere from 5 to 10 calories per minute depending on speed <strong>and</strong> intensity. For example, swing <strong>and</strong> mambo burn more calories than a slow waltz. Check out approximately how many calories you burn while dancing to your own tune. DIFFERENT STYLES OF <strong>DANCE</strong> (Approximate Calories Burned Per Hour/weight of Dancer) Disco, <strong>Ballroom</strong>, Square, <strong>Latin</strong>, Mambo, <strong>and</strong> Salsa 264 calories/100 lb. Dancer; 330 calories/ 125 lb. Dancer; 396 calories/ 150 lb. Dancer; 462 calories/175 lb. Dancer; 528 calories/ 200 lb. Dancer Slow, Waltz, Foxtrot 144 calories/100 lb. Dancer; 180 calories/ 125 lb. Dancer; 216 calories/ 150 lb. Dancer; 252 calories/175 lb. Dancer; 288 calories/ 200 lb. Dancer Better Blood. New research has discovered that it is necessary to measure both good <strong>and</strong> bad cholesterol levels when determining our health. <strong>Dancing</strong> aids in lipid control, which raises our HDL (good cholesterol), <strong>and</strong> lowers our LDL (bad cholesterol). <strong>Dancing</strong> is also great for diabetics because it aids in blood sugar control. Mental Mastery. Dance improves our memory by making us recall steps, routines <strong>and</strong> dance patterns making it a great mental exercise for our brains. The big benefit is that increasing mental exercise keeps your mind young, quick, alert <strong>and</strong> open. It's All About Balance. Balancing yourself in one position may be easy, but balancing in the numerous types of positions involved in dancing is much more difficult. Dancers have mastered the ability to balance themselves in a number of positions. This strengthens our stabilizer muscles, while protecting our core <strong>and</strong> keeping us less prone to injury in our daily lives. <strong>Dancing</strong> also aids in co-ordination <strong>and</strong> helps strengthen our reflexes. It is a great way to keep our Central Nervous System <strong>and</strong> Peripheral Nervous System in tip-top shape by improving the connection of our bodies to our mind. Socially Satisfying. <strong>Dancing</strong> is recreational <strong>and</strong> entertaining. It creates a social life for us, while affording us the opportunity to make new friends. Friends helps us grow, make us laugh <strong>and</strong> support us as we learn. Culturally Diverse. <strong>Dancing</strong> has no cultural barriers. People from all parts of the world, with different ideologies, meet on the dance floor. Cultural interaction improves our health by exp<strong>and</strong>ing our mind <strong>and</strong> sharing our spirit! 6 Groomed to perfection. <strong>Dancing</strong> is not only fun <strong>and</strong> romantic, but it helps promote good grooming because everybody wants to look his or her best while they dance. Good grooming keeps us healthy by keeping us high on hygiene. A Happy Self. Dance elevates our mood by raising our endorphin levels. This is what allows us to heal stress <strong>and</strong> depression - two of our immune system's biggest enemies! It helps us establish our self-confidence <strong>and</strong> self-discipline. It improves the harmony between our mind <strong>and</strong> body, giving us a sense of well-being. <strong>DANCE</strong> <strong>NEWS</strong> & UPDATES During the break between the Beginner & Intermediate dance classes, Cheri Ridings, Kihei Chapter President <strong>and</strong> other Chapter Officers make pertinent announcements regarding the Academy. Out of respect to those making the announcements <strong>and</strong> those around you who are trying to listen to the announcements, please give your full attention during this time. Sometimes, there are dancerelated events on the isl<strong>and</strong> or special news releases or other such information that are too lengthy, so the Academy posts them on the Events Bulletin Board alongside the Business Card Bulletin Board for the general information of the students. All flyers MUST be approved <strong>and</strong> signed by an Officer; otherwise, they will be discarded. Academy Student Milam Pender has created another great source for dance events on Maui: check online at: “http://calendar.yahoo.com/,,,/mauidance events/?” <strong>ACADEMY</strong> CONTRIBUTES TO THE MAUI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK! Did you know...that between 120,000 <strong>and</strong> 140,000 people in Hawaii go hungry every day? Throughout the month of December, the Academy collected canned goods to help assist the Maui Community Food Bank help feed Maui's hungry. The Academy is a non-profit, 501-c3 educational <strong>and</strong> charitable organization <strong>and</strong> the Academy Food Drive was another way that we, the dance community, gave back to the Maui community at large to make the holidays a joyous time for those in need! The Maui Food Bank helps feed over 10,000 children, women <strong>and</strong> men every month. They distribute over 1.5 million pounds of food per year to help feed the hungry, through their close
work whit 125 member agencies including homeless shelters, soup kitchens <strong>and</strong> lowincome day care centers. Mahalo to all the dancers who contributed <strong>and</strong> helped to effect change in our community by participating in the Academy Food Drive. The Academy’s contribution made a difference in the fight against hunger! DON’T GIVE UP! By Fern<strong>and</strong>o & Esther Juan Elegance & Glamour: Fern<strong>and</strong>o & Esther Juan join Rita & Brian O’Connor at an Academy Ball! When Esther had her 40 th birthday, she wanted to learn <strong>Ballroom</strong> dancing. She insisted that we should join our good friends Jeff & Lydia dela Cruz in Wailuku. They were the dance instructors at the Hawaii <strong>Ballroom</strong> Dance Association. I said “no way, not <strong>Ballroom</strong> dancing.” After five years of nagging me, my wife finally said, “I am not getting any younger, if you don’t come I will go by myself <strong>and</strong> I am sure I will find a willing partner to hold my h<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> my waist <strong>and</strong> dance the night away with me”. From the look on her face, I knew she was not kidding. That Monday night, she was all dressed up with her dancing shoes in her h<strong>and</strong> ready to go. It took me five minutes to get ready <strong>and</strong> I said, “I will go with you.” Our first lesson was cha-cha <strong>and</strong> rumba. When I heard the romantic music, <strong>and</strong> from the moment I swung my wife on the floor I knew then that I am going to love dancing. However, it was a challenge for me. I never danced before. I did not know how to lead. It was difficult, <strong>and</strong> my wife <strong>and</strong> I were arguing on the dance floor. We had two left feet. She wanted to lead me but I knew I should lead her. So instead of going home feeling romantic, we would go home blaming each others inadequacy. I was ready to quit. I did not want my wife to be angry at me every Monday night just because I forgot the steps <strong>and</strong> did not know how to lead her. Every practice, I would say this is it; we are not going to dance ever again. But knowing my wife, she is not a quitter. Although it would take her longer to learn, she won’t quit. But really, dancing is a terrific way of getting closer <strong>and</strong> spending time with your spouse. I am thankful that my wife did not give up on me. I love dancing now; especially knowing that she will always be there for me as my dance partner. We will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this 2005, <strong>and</strong> waltz, cha-cha <strong>and</strong> tango will be a continuing goal to learn as we celebrate our anniversary every year. I remember the night in Wailuku when we first met this couple from New Jersey. We were so inspired with their graceful moves that we just had to meet <strong>and</strong> get to know them. In fact, they taught us a few cha-cha steps that time <strong>and</strong> how we struggle when they danced with us. After the practice, we exchanged email addresses <strong>and</strong> one of the things we mentioned in our email correspondence was that “wouldn’t be nice if we could establish a <strong>Ballroom</strong> dance chapter in Kihei someday?” God heard the desire of our hearts <strong>and</strong> today, <strong>Ballroom</strong> dance organization exists in central Kihei. This couple that I am talking about is no other than our precious, beloved instructors <strong>and</strong> founders of Aloha <strong>Ballroom</strong> Dance Academy, Brian <strong>and</strong> Rita O’Connor. Thanks Rita <strong>and</strong> Brian for inspiring us to continue to dance. Mahalo from the bottom of our hearts! So fellow dancers, especially the beginners, don’t give up, keep on learning. It will get better <strong>and</strong> easier! ACCOLADES for 2004 OFFICERS Inauguration of New Officers OUTGOING OFFICERS – “OUTSTANDING” On December 8, 2004, Rita & Brian O’Connor, on behalf of the Academy acknowledged <strong>and</strong> thanked the outgoing 2004 Kihei Chapter Officers for their dedication, efforts <strong>and</strong> accomplishments during the past year. Each outgoing Officer was presented with a floral lei <strong>and</strong> a Macy’s Gift Certificate (from the Academy), as well as a Private Lesson Gift Certificate (from Brian & Rita O’Connor, Private Image Dance Studio). 7 Julie Katz, Teri Mister, Les Grimes, Shelley Ting, Al Yniguez. Photo by Brian O’Connor 2004 Officers: PRESIDENT Al Yniguez VICE PRESIDENT THEMED PARTIES Shelley Ting VICE PRESIDENT MAINTENANCE Les Grimes TREASURER Teri Mister SECRETARY Julie Katz INCOMING OFFICERS – “INSPIRING” Rita announced the new Officers of 2005 <strong>and</strong> on behalf of the Academy Board of Directors, they were each presented with a floral lei. Kitty Edwards, Julie Katz, Marty-Jean Bender, Julie Holmes, Les Grimes, Shelley Ting, Cheri Ridings. Photo by Brian O’Connor 2005 Officers: PRESIDENT Cheri Ridings VICE PRESIDENT THEMED PARTIES Shelley Ting VICE PRESIDENT MAINTENANCE Les Grimes VICE PRESIDENT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Julie Claire Holmes TREASURER Marty-Jean Bender SECRETARY Julie Katz ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT THEMED PARTIES Kitty Edwards AN ELEGANT EVENING AT THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY BALL By Charlie & Cheri Ridings “Soiree elegante” (French) “Tarde elegante” (Spanish) “Sera elegante” (Italian) “Noite elegante” (Portugese) “Eleganter abend“ (German) No matter what language you speak, The Academy 2004 Holiday Ball was an elegant evening!
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