MidWeek Leeward - January 18, 2023

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Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with Pearl City Shopping Center.
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La Birria is serving up some delicious food at Pearlridge Center. SEE PAGE 4
Ballroom Dance Classes Held in ‘Aiea
Hawai‘i Ballroom Dance Association is excited for its upcoming plans in 2023, including classes at both its ‘Aiea and Kapolei chapters. Pictured are the association’s rumba dancers performing at an anniversary ball. PHOTO COURTESY HAWAI‘I BALLROOM DANCE ASSOCIATION
“Whether you are new to ballroom danc- ing and want to learn a few steps or looking to socialize or exercise, there’s something for everyone here at HBDA,” says dance di- rector Faith Agbayani.
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altz, swing, two-step, fox trot, tan- go, bachata: This is the short list of ballroom dance classes offered by
Hawai‘i Ballroom Dance Association, which has locations in ‘Aiea and Kapolei.
Founded in 1959 by Eugene and Harriet Ichinose as a nonprofit, HBDA has grown into one of the largest ballroom dance orga- nizations in the state, “boasting over 2,000 members with chapters in almost all islands in its heyday,” according to HBDA council president Willy Dionisio.
And, while COVID-19 circumstances caused chapters to close, classes are operat- ing again and welcoming new members. Fre- quent dance socials and the promise of future performances add to HBDA’s repertoire.
An unexpected HBDA member was Di- onisio.
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