Dancing Through the Week
September 22nd – September 28th
Monday, September 22nd
LINE DANCING – All Levels – Ongoing
11:00 – 12:00 $10
It’s time to enjoy dancing solo. Instructor Shawn Godwin will begin with a repeat of the dance taught the previous week before teaching something new. Fun, fun, fun! Pre-registration is recommended at 970-739-6771.
SALSA 201 (Intermediate) – Ongoing
5:00 – 6:00 $18
Let instructors Gary and Aurora Saddler keep you challenged while learning the coolest aspects of this exciting dance, including intricacies involving lead/follow, arm style and artful turns.
BRAZILIAN ZOUK – Ongoing
6:30 – 7:30 Beginner / Intermediate Class $15
7:30 – 9.30 Zouk Practica $10
Come to these weekly classes with your questions and curiosities. Continue learning this dreamy and seductive dance from Merrin, one of the most experienced dancers on the island
Tuesday, September 23rd
LATIN STYLES – Level 101 (Beginner) – Lesson 4 of 4
5:15 – 6:15 $18 or $9*
Discover the joy of movement with beginner Latin dance Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook. In these classes, you’ll learn the most popular and easy-to-follow styles—such as Salsa, Bachata, Rumba and more. Each dance has its own unique rhythm and flavor.
3 Count Hustle - Level 401 (Intermediate/Advanced) – Lesson 2 of 6
6:15 – 7:15 $18 or $9*
Take your Hustle skills to the next level! In this class, dancers refine technique, timing, and styling while exploring more intricate turn patterns, traveling steps, and dynamic partner connections. The focus is on smooth transitions, musicality, and building confidence for social dancing. Designed for those already comfortable with Hustle basics, this class will challenge you with fresh combinations and polish your dance style with Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook.
WEST COAST SWING 101 (Beginner) – Ongoing
7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9*
Instructor Paula Paite will give you the all-important structural aspects of this wonderful dance, using a wide variety of musical styles and tempos.
WEST COAST SWING 201 (Intermediate) – Ongoing
7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9*
Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook will develop your WCS moves and techniques with training she has received from the best in the field. She will use a variety of musical styles to compliment your embellishments.
Wednesday, September 24th
YOUTH SALSA 101 (Beginner) Lesson 4 of 4
4:15 – 5:15 4 classes for $45 or drop in $13
This fun and engaging class introduces teens to the exciting rhythms of salsa dancing. Students will learn the basic steps, simple turns, and partner work in a friendly and supportive environment with instructor Paula Paite.
SALSA 101 (Beginner) – Ongoing
5:15 – 6:15 $18 or $9* (discounts are available for the new students)
If it’s cool, it’s gotta be Salsa. Instructor Paula Paite teach you the most important patterns you’ll need for Latin dancing.
BACHATA - Open Level – Ongoing
6:15 – 7:15 $18 or $9*
Stepping up to Levels II and III will give us all a deeper appreciation of what makes Bachata so popular. We’ll learn more elaborate moves and have a great time with Paula and Jason.
SALSA RUEDA – Levels 201/301 (Intermediate/advanced) – Ongoing
7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9*
Follow Gary Saddler and learn how to Salsa on the wheel. It’s very rewarding and hugely popular.
Thursday, September 25th
ZUMBA
4:00 – 5:00 $15 or $12 for residents*
Join Kathy for a fun, energizing, and low-impact Zumba Gold class designed for active older adults and beginners who love to move at their own pace. This class features easy-to-follow international dance rhythms that improve balance, coordination, and flexibility while boosting energy and mood.
ROMANCE DANCE – LEVELS 2/3 (Intermediate/advanced) – Lesson 3 of 4
5:00 – 6:00 $18 or $9*
Step into the world of romance on the dance floor with Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook ! This class is perfect for dancers who already know the basics and want to take their partner dancing to the next level. You’ll explore elegant styles like Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango focusing on musicality, connection, and smooth transitions
CATWALK CLASS – Lesson 3 of 4
6:00 – 7:00 $18
Improve posture & presence. Learn to walk, pose, and express with confidence. Boost your stage presence and unleash your inner star with Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook ! This class is perfect for all levels, and you don’t need any modeling or dance experience—just a desire to strut with style!
TANGO CLASS AND PRACTICA – All Levels – Ongoing
7:00 – 8:30 $20
The New Year brings a lot of great things for our sultry Tango dancers. Instructor Jamie& Micheal Stehula will smooth out all the rough edges and give you a deeper appreciation of this amazing dance.
Friday, September 26th
LINDY HOP – All Levels – Lesson 1 of 4
6:00 – 7:00 Couples $105 Individuals $60 Walk-Ins $18
Let instructors Jonathan and KC Wilt show us a variety of Swing styles, including the Lindy Hop, which is popular the world over.
Saturday, September 27th
KONA DANCE CLUB’S MONTHLY DANCE CLASS AND PARTY
5:30 – 9:00 Members FREE, Nonmembers $15, Dance class $10
Elevate your Bachata (201) with Juli Isaza—Latina dancer and instructor with 20+ years of experience in Salsa, Bachata, and Brazilian Samba. A proud Muse of Rio’s Carnaval, Juli blends strong technique and musicality to help you develop your own unique style. She will focus on partner work, musicality, shines, and next-level foundations.
"I’ll give you the tools to develop your own dance style." – Juli I.
*OUR TUITION
BISDC’s class lessons are $18 per lesson as a walk-in. The purchase of at least 4 lessons at a time for $72 qualifies one as a member of our BISDC club, and club members enjoy the benefit of half-price lessons after the first lesson in any week.
Exceptions are the lessons taught by guest instructors or lessons outside the normal BISDC lesson structure, such as performance lessons or extended lessons.
Private lessons with Denise Westbrook are $85 for a 55 minute lesson. Bundles of 10 lessons are available for $800.
BIG ISLAND SOCIAL DANCE CLUB:
We are a full-service school, teaching Latin, Swing, Nightclub and Ballroom, dance styles that seeks to incorporate the specialized knowledge & skills that instructors of other dances can bring.
OUR MISSION:
Big Island Social Dance Club is committed to creating an atmosphere of fun through learning. Our director Denise Westbrook is experienced in all facets of social dance and believes that no one should be left out of the experience of learning to dance. We all need exercise, we all need a little romance and we all need a worthy distraction, meeting new people and spending quality time in a positive atmosphere. All are welcome here. We ask that you come find the joy of dance and leave having found a new community of friends.
“Changing the world one dance at a time”
Denise Westbrook
Preferred methods of contact: Call or text us at 970-739-6771
Or email us – dancingscreenwriter@yahoo.com
Check out our NEW website – www.BigIslandSocialDance.com
Hale Hana Center
74-5583 Luhia St., Suite A-1
Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740