"What's Up"

So what is coming up for dancers in Hawai'i?

Al Franz Showcase, Saturday January 30th, Pacific Beach Hotel, 6 pm Cocktails, 7 pm Buffet Dinner, 8 pm Showcase. $65. Call Albert for more information (808) 599-5335 or cell (808) 343-1371.

IBDI Inaugural Ball, Saturday February 27th, Pacific Beach Hotel, $52. Not sure who to contact for info.

Carlos Chang Showcase, Saturday March 20th, Sheraton Waikiki, for information call Carlos (808) 351-7839

Kesler's Showcase, Friday March 26th, Pacific Beach Hotel, Contact Doug for more information cell (808) 551-3033 or (808) 946-5851.

Pacific Rim Events:

2010 Ballantine's Professional and Amateur Championships, Friday - Sunday January 29-31, Shanghai, China. Check www.dance365.com.cn

The Philippine Star Ball, Saturday February 13th, Makati Shangri-la Hotel, Manila. Check www.philippinestarball.com or contact Michaela Puno - mpuno@aol.com  There are dancers from Hawai'i already attending this event.

Macau International Open Dancesport Championships, Saturday February 27th, The Venetian Macau Resort Hotel, Macau. Professioanl, Pro/Am, and Amateur Youth and Senior. Check www.macauworlddance.org.

The Crown International Dance Championships, Sunday April 18th, The Casino, Melbourne, Australia. Check with Don McRobert - donmcrobert@yahoo.com.au