Dancing Through the Week

January 5th - January 11th

Monday, January 5th

LINE DANCING – All Levels – 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 $15

7:30 – 8:30 Intermediate Class $15

7:30 – 9.30 Zouk Practica $10

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, January 6th

SWING – Level 101 (Beginner) – Lesson 1 of 4

5:15 – 6:15 $18 or $9*

Our Beginner Swing Dance Classes provide a fun and structured introduction to swing dancing for those with little or no experience. With Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook students will learn essential rhythm, partner connection, and basic patterns through popular styles including East Coast Swing, Swing Hustle, and Jitterbug. Classes are progressive, easy to follow, and designed to build confidence and solid fundamentals in a supportive environment.

RUMBA - Level 401 (Intermediate/Advanced) – Lesson 1 of 4

6:15 – 7:15 $18 or $9*

Join our Intermediate Rumba classes with Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook.
These sessions focus on refining your motion, improving partner connection, and learning smoother, more expressive patterns. Perfect for dancers who already know the basics and are ready to level up with style and confidence.

WEST COAST SWING 101 (Beginner) – Ongoing

7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9*

Instructor Denise Westbrook 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, January 7th

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 Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook.

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, January 8th

BOLERO 301 - Lesson 1 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

We’re sorry this class cannot accept any more until the first of the year

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!

LADIES’ TANGO TECHNIQUES

7:00 – 8:30 $20

Elegance. Strength. Expression. This class Rita Gendelman is designed specifically for ladies who want to refine their Argentine Tango movement, enhance their feminine styling, and develop confidence both in solo technique and partner connection.

Friday, January 9th

SWING AND LINDY HOP – All Levels – Lesson 1 of 4

6:30 – 7:30 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.

Suturday, January 10th

SUPERMOON YIN YOGA WITH MASSAGE THERAPY, SOUND BATH & REIKI

6:00 – 7:45 sliding scale $44 - $77 (reservation is a must 808 657 7042)

Yin yoga is a practice of stillness and calm in which we hold each pose from five to ten minutes at a time, helping stretch the muscles, release fascia (connective tissue) and work on nerves, tendons and ligaments, targeting the parasympathetic nervous system and putting you into deep relaxation.

While you hold your yoga poses, our four amazing massage therapists will offer massages to help deepen the stretches and surrender more into your breath and relaxation.

Crystal Sound bowls, hand pan, heart drum, ocean drum and tuning forks are the instruments used in this immersive sound bath to help bring you into deeper states of harmony with yourself. The sound vibrations can create a sense of numbness and reduce pain perception, reduce inflammation, promote melatonin production, help boost your immune system, while promoting deep meditation and relaxing your entire body.

Sunday, January 11th

WERQ + INTRO TO SOULSTRETCH

6:00 – 7:00 $15 or bring a friend and it is only $8 each or 4 classes for $50

WERQ (30 min)
Get moving with this high-energy, beginner-friendly dance fitness class led by Honey Wise! Intro to WERQ breaks down easy-to-follow routines set to pop and hip-hop hits. No dance experience needed—just come ready to sweat, smile, and have fun!

Intro to SoulStretch (30 min)
Ease into relaxation and mobility with Honey Wise in this gentle, music-driven stretch session. Intro to SoulStretch blends light movement with mindful breathing to release tension, improve flexibility, and restore balance to your body and mind.

Dancing Through the Week

January 12th - January 18th

Monday, January 12th

LINE DANCING – All Levels – Ongoing

11:00 – 12:00 $15 or 4 classes for $50

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 $15

7:30 – 8:30 Intermediate Class $15

7:30 – 9.30 Zouk Practica $10

Tuesday, January 13th

SWING – Level 101 (Beginner) – Lesson 2 of 4

5:15 – 6:15 $18 or $9*

RUMBA - Level 401 (Intermediate/Advanced) – Lesson 2 of 4

6:15 – 7:15 $18 or $9*

WEST COAST SWING 101 (Beginner) – Ongoing

7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9*

Instructor Denise Westbrook 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*

Wednesday, January 14th

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 Certified Instructor Denise Westbrook.

SALSA RUEDA – (Intermediate/advanced) – Ongoing

7:15 – 8:15 $18 or $9*

Thursday, January 15th

BOLERO 301 - Lesson 2 of 4

5:00 – 6:00 $18

CATWALK CLASS

We’re sorry this class cannot accept any more until the first of the year

6:00 – 7:00 $18

TANGO CLASS AND PRACTICA – (Open Level) - Ongoing

7:00 - 8:30 $20

Join Argentine Tango with Jamie & Micheal Stehula a space to grow your confidence, technique, and musicality while enjoying the beauty of connection and movement. The Tango practica will take place from 8:00 to 8:30.

Friday, January 16th

SWING AND LINDY HOP – All Levels – Lesson 1 of 4

6:30 – 7:30 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.

CATWALK DRESS REHEARSAL

7:30 – 10:00

Get ready for the spotlight! This rehearsal is exclusively for our students performing at the Red Carpet Event, Dance, and Kona Catwalk.

Suturday, January 17th

RED CARPET EVENT, DANCE AND KONA CATWALK

6:00 – 9:00

Step into the spotlight! Join us for a glamorous evening of style, dance, and dazzling performances. Our talented students will showcase their skills on the runway and the dance floor, celebrating creativity, movement, and confidence. It’s a night to shine, cheer, and be inspired!

Sunday, January 18th

WERQ + INTRO TO SOULSTRETCH

6:00 – 7:00 $15 or bring a friend and it is only $8 each or 4 classes for $50

*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