DANCING THRU THE WEEK
February 23rd- March 1st
Monday, February 23rd
LINE DANCING (Open Level) – Ongoing
11:00 – 12:00 $15 or 4 classes for $50
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
5:15 – 6:15 $18
Instructor Luisa Wolff will 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 Class /Intermediate Class $15
7:30 – 8:00 Practica
8:00 – 9.00 Head Movement Class
Discover the magic of Brazilian Zouk in this fun and welcoming open-level class! Guided by the instructors, dynamic duo Merrin & Joe you’ll explore the art of connection, flow, and body movement through the beautiful rhythms of Zouk music.
Tuesday, February 24th
CHA CHA – Level 101 (Beginner) – Lesson 4 of 4
5:15 – 6:15 $18 or $9*
Join us for a fun and welcoming Beginner Cha Cha class with Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook.! This class is perfect if you’re brand new to Cha Cha or want to refresh the basics. You’ll learn essential steps, rhythm, and partner connection in a relaxed, supportive environment.
NIGHTCLUB TWO STEP - Level 401 (Intermediate/Advanced) – Lesson 4 of 4
6:15 – 7:15 $18 or $9*
Take your Nightclub Two Step to the next level with Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook! This intermediate class is designed for dancers who already know the basics and want to refine technique, improve connection, and explore smoother transitions and variations. Expect clear instruction, musicality, and fun challenges that elevate your dancing on the social floor.
WEST COAST SWING 101 (Beginner) – Ongoing
7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9*
Instructors Denise Westbrook or 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*
Patrick Velis will help develop your WCS moves and techniques using training gained from top professionals in the field. Your instructor will use a variety of musical styles to complement and inspire your embellishments.
Wednesday, February 25th
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 Luisa Wolff will 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 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 – (Intermediate/advanced) – Ongoing
7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9*
Experience the excitement of dancing Salsa in the round. You’ll learn how to move, connect, and have fun as a team — it’s dynamic, social, and one of the most popular styles in the Latin dance world!
Thursday, February 26th
BOLERO 301 - Lesson 4 of 4
5:00 – 6:00 $18
Bolero is an advanced-level class designed for experienced dancers looking to refine technique, musical interpretation, and partner connection within the Bolero style. Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook will help you to focus on smooth movement, refined timing, expressive shaping, and advanced patterns, with an emphasis on control, elegance, and emotional expression.
CATWALK CLASS
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!
Friday, February 27th
BELLY DANCE (Open Level) – Ongoing
5:30 – 6:30 $15
Join Star Bolton for an open-level belly dance class focused on technique, musicality, and joyful movement. Suitable for all levels, this class offers options and variations so everyone can grow at their own pace.
SWING AND LINDY HOP – (Open Level) – Lesson 3 of 4
6:15 – 7:15 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, February 28sh
KONA DANCE CLUB’S MONTHLY DANCE CLASS AND PARTY
5:30 – 9:00 Class $10 Party $15 – or free for Members
As one of the island’s most established and celebrated ballroom and social dance clubs, KDC invites you to join Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook for an Intermediate East Coast Swing class. This is a wonderful opportunity to elevate your rhythm, sharpen your technique, and strengthen your connection on the dance floor.
*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