Kailua, Kaneohe, and Kalihi Chapters became the work horses taking care of the reception table, kitchen crew, decoration, along with the set up and cleanup all rolled together as one large, gigantic task for the evening.
Kitchen Crew: ready and set to pass out the bentos.
Reception does the meeting and greeting
Bento Dinner Dining Enjoyment Time
Many arrived early to enjoy "outside patio dining" with bentos before moving into the ballroom to warm up with some general dancing before the main event began. On stage, a beautiful golden balloon arch flanked with shiny stars became the gateway for guest celebrities to each make their grand entrances to the audience.
At exactly 7:45 pm, MC Jack Legal set the wheels rolling with the celebrities and their dance partners in the following sequence:
Internal Medicine Doctor, Robert Schiff: a Rumba/Swing medley with Rotating Instructor Patty Dela Cruz
Dr. Robert Schiff
Hawaii News Now TV Personality, Byron Furukawa: a Foxtrot with Rotating Instructor Karen Kotake
Karen Kotake and Byron Furukawa
Hawaii News Now TV Personality, Duane Shimogawa: a Mambo with Rotating Instructor Susan Masumoto
Duane Shimogawa and Susan Masumoto
City Councilman, Donovan Dela Cruz: a Waltz with with Rotating Instructor Miriam Quemado
Miriam Quemado and Donovan Dela Cruz (in the middle) flanked by Romeo Quemado on the left and Faith and Ben Agbayani on the right
KITV4 News Anchor, Mahealani Richardson: a Cha Cha with Assistant Dance Director Maury Duque
Mehealani Richardson on the right with Faith Agbayani and Maury Duque
Debbie Borges Barboza
Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor, Debra Borges Barboza: a Rumba with Dance Director Benny Agbayani
Director of Human Resources Development, State of Hawaii: Marie Laderta, a Tango with Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor Lucas Jaime
Marie Laderta
Internal Medicine Doctor, Paul Laderta: a Paso Doble with Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor Yanna Samkova
Paul Laderta with Yanna Samkova
The dance festivities' program ended with a grand trot around the ballroom floor with all the performers. Presentational awards were given to the celebrities followed by a host of picture taking snaps by family and friends. The program, indeed,was an enjoyable focal point and made for a very pleasant evening. Line Dancing and General Dancing then rounded out the rest of the evening.
Lineup of all Celebrities for the final bow
Many thanks go to: MC Jack Legal, who so smoothly moves the program along at just the right tempo with his well-chosen words; DJ Paul Lee, who "spun the platters" all night, District IV Chapters who carried out their workload efficiently, and all the attendees who attended and supported this HBDA Building Fundraiser.
MC Jack Legal - always does a super job
LOOK AHEAD: Upcoming Events:
Saturday, July 3: Salute to the Armed Forces Fundraiser : $10.00 - Palladium
Saturday. August 7: HBDA 51st Anniversary Ball : $20.00 - Palladium
Saturday, September 25: HBDA Las Vegas Extravaganza - Sam's Town Hotel: $50.00
Palladium Dancing: Every 1st Saturday and Every 3rd Friday. Free for Life Members and students with current student cards. - 6 pm - 9:45 pm
Aliamanu Review Nights: Every 2nd Saturday and Every 4th Saturday - Aliamanu Middle School - Free for all Life Time Members and students with current student cards - 7 pm - 9:45 pm.
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