Free for all! TRIBUKE! - Ukulele Cabaret Chicago's Cover-band Open-Mic

Vic Miguel, together with his outfit will be strumming some tunes with his ukelele!

Silvie's Lounge
1902 W. Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL
Irving Park Brown Line stop
Saturday night Oct. 9, from 9.00p.m. to 12:00 a.m
FREE FREE FREE

More info on Facebook, Ukelele Cabaret !

2nd Annual Christmas Year End Recital

It's that time again and cannot believe the year has gone by so quickly!
We are excited to announce that plans are under way for our 2nd Annual Christmas / Year End Recital !!
Prospective dates for this event will be held either Saturday December 4 or Saturday December 11.

We would be extremely delighted if you participate in this wonderful affair as it will be better than last year!
A list of the songs will be sent soon so please respond, contact, or advise us if you will be participating (or volunteering).
Let's keep our Ohana alive and get ready for an even more successful year coming up!

Hope to hear from you soon!

Joy, Cecilia, Elaine

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Polynesian Lessons begins Tuesday July 13!

SUMMER SESSION 1

Ohana Entertainment will be sunbathing in the tropical islands for the next couple of weeks but we will resume classes with fresh new choreography beginning Tuesday July 13!

Beat the rush and secure a spot to share the love for Polynesian Dancing by enrolling in Hula and/or Tahitian.
Take advantage of a few promotions that will help you save. Please contact us for more information at ohanaent@gmail.com as we are now accepting early registration!

RAF PROGRAM (Refer a Friend Program)

• Refer one (1) friend and get the 2nd class for 50% off
• Refer two (2) friends and get the 2nd class for FREE

PACKAGE PROMO

• Register for both Tahitian and Hula for only $100 (SAVINGS of $30)

Spring Classes begin Tuesday May 18, 2010

With spring in full swing, why not swing your hips to celebrate? Come have fun and join us for our next session of authentic Polynesian dance classes! We encourage you to pre-register to take advantage of some promotions that will truly help you save money!

May 18 - Tuesday Hula with Wendy
8:00pm - 9:00pm
May 20 - Thursday Tahitian with Joy
8:00pm - 9:00pm

$65 per session (6 weeks) - register on or before 5/18 (Hula) and 5/20 (Tahitian)
$75 if you register after 5/18 (Hula) and 5/20 (Tahitian)
$100 Tahitian and Hula ($30 savings) - register before 5/18
$120 Tahitian and Hula ($10 savings) - register before 5/24

Please visit our website at ohanaent.com for registration information or simply email us at ohanaent@gmail.com

Collective Dance Studio
Riverpoint Plaza
1730 West Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614

Due to Popular Demand ! Holding Auditions for Tuesday May 11, 2010

You read that right ! For those still interested we would love to meet you!
Please email us at ohanaent@gmail.com for more details

Collective Dance
Riverpoint Plaza
1730 West Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
773-281-5678 (directions only)

Tuesday May 11, 2010 at 8:30 pm

Ohana Entertainment Auditions!

OHANA ENTERTAINMENT AUDITIONS

www.ohanaent.com

Posted 4/15/10

Date: 5/4/10 Tuesday 9:00 pm

Address:

Collective Dance
Riverpoint Plaza
1730 West Fullerton| Chicago, IL 60614

Our Ohana (family) is expanding and seeking confident and energetic Polynesian Dancers (Hula/Tahitian). It is in high demand throughout the year with plenty of opportunity. You will learn, experience, and share our love for the art of Polynesian dancing. Must be 18 years or older, dedicated, reliable, positive, and outgoing.

Open Auditions Tuesday May 4, 2010 starting at 9 pm. Training will be one to two times a week with your own personal training. For more information please email us at ohanaent@gmail.com

80 degrees predicted in Chicago...It's about that time to sign up for Hula and/or Tahitian!

The weatherman predicts 80 degrees in the city of Chicago!
Polynesian dancing goes hand in hand with the weather - flip flop season, summer dresses, beaches, picnics and LUAUS !!! Feel beautiful and sexy to learn a new dance style ! We guarantee that you will know 2 routines before the session ends. Sign up NOW !!
No prior experience necessary. Our new session begins next week!

Spring Session 1 (6 weeks)
Tuesday April 6 - Hula with Wendy 8-9pm
Thursday April 8 - Tahitian with Joy 8-9pm

for more info please go to our website at ohanaent.com or email us at ohanaent@gmail.com

For other dance classes please visit collectivedancechicago.com
Collective Dance Chicago
1730 West Fullerton Avenue | Chicago, IL 60614-1900

++We also offer a Refer a Friend Program (RAF)++
Refer 1 friend and you will get 50% off 2nd class
Refer 2 friends and you will get the 2nd class for FREE

Hula and Tahitian Lessons begin April 6th - Pre Register Now

March 20th marks the First day of Spring !
Beautiful flowers blooming, green grass growing, and bright sun rays shining!
Before you know it Summer is here - 80 degree temperatures, backyard barbecues, beach bumbs, and the best summer event ever are "Hawaiian Luaus" !!

SPRING SESSION 1 begins Tuesday April 6! Take this time to learn some Hula and Tahitian Lessons from our lovely instructors Wendy and Joy! When Summer is FINALLY here, you will be the center of attention by showing off your Hula Hips. Put a party together because your Ohana would LOVE to dance with you !

Collective Dance Chicago
1730 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-1900
(773) 281-5678 - for directions
email ohanaent@gmail.com for inquiries

Class Begins:
Tuesday 4/6/10 Hula 8-9pm with Wendy
Thursday 4/8/10 Tahitian 8-9 with Joy


***** Pre-Register now to guarantee a spot! It's as easy as 1-2-3****

1. Complete our registration form.
2. Tuition is $65 per session (6 wks) and you can simply link to our PAYPAL Account to send your tuition to ohanaent@gmail.com
   
3. Send your completed registration form to ohanaent@gmail.com or bring it with you on the first day of class
   

We are offering a Refer A Friend Program (RAF) for first time enrollment!

• Refer 1 friend and you receive the 2nd class for 50% off (example: register for Hula you will have 50% off Tahitian)
  
• Refer 2 friends and receive the 2nd class for FREE (example: register for Tahitian and you will have Hula for FREE)
• Note: Promotion can only be honored during the current session

For more information please email us at ohanaent@gmail.com
or to inquire about other classes such as Hip Hop, Kids Classes, Mommy and Me, Ballet, etc. please contact Nicole at (773) 281-5678

Mahalo!

Join us at the "Adventures in Travel Expo" - 3/20/10 Stephens Convention Center

Are you on a budget and need a glimpse of what it would be like to be in Puerto Rico, Korea, Hawaii, or other destinations? Planning a vacation and don't know where to go? Well take a trip to the Stephens Convention Center, Chicago/IL to experience all the above and more ! Enjoy what "Adventures in Travel Expo" has to offer! Don't be surprised walking away with a booked vacation package from one of their travel exhibitors!

We, at Ohana Entertainment, is honored to perform at this event. Visit us at the expo - you will definitely be entertained !! (schedule of performance below)

2010 Chicago Tribune Travel & Adventure Show
Where:		Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (formerly Rosemont Convention Center) 5555 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018
When:		March 20th - 21st, 2010 Saturday 10:30am to 5pm Sunday 11:00am to 4pm

SAVE TIME AND MONEY -- BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!

Public Expo Admission Fee:
Adults: $15 per day
Children under 16*: Free per day

As you enter the Travel & Adventure Show, you are immediately transported to another place as you'll experience the music, dancing and culture from worldwide destinations!

World Heritage Cultural Center’s mission is to create a common ground where any culture in the world can come and celebrate their way of life through the Arts. WHCC is a non-for-profit organization and a proud sponsor of the Global Beats Stage at the Travel and Adventure Shows and in addition to bringing the world on one stage, there will be a Cultural Pavilion featuring henna tattoo, face painting, cultural clothing on display, cultural jewelry, hair braiding with beads, and fun palm reading. We will also have an amazing artist (painter) bring some of his work to make things interesting.

Saturday, March 20
Schedule at-a-Glance

Schedule and performances subject to change
without prior notice

11:00am	Irish Dancing
	Presented by: Trinity Irish Dancers
11:20am	Polynesian Dance
	Presented by: Ohana Entertainment
12:10pm	Thai Boxing Demonstration
	Presented by: Tourism Authority of Thailand
12:35pm	Philippine Dance and Music
	Presented by: Philippine Tourism Board
12:50pm	Mambo / Latin Dancing
	Presented by: Modern Clave Dance
1:15pm	Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap
	Presented by: Demaira Dance
	Studios Inc.
1:30pm	Mexican Dance Ensemble
	Presented by: Mexico Tourism Board
1:55pm	Philippine Dance and Music
	Presented by: Philippine Tourism Board
2:20pm	Belly Dancing - Egyptian, Turkish, Gypsy
	Presented by: Arabesque Dance Studios
3:00pm	Bharatanatyam - Indian Classical Dance
	Presented by: Natraj Dance Academy
3:20pm	Kuchipudi - Indian Classical Dance
	Presented by: Natraj Dance Academy
3:40pm	Mohiniattam - Indian Classical Dance
	Presented by: Natraj Dance Academy
4:05pm	Belly Dancing - Egyptian, Turkish, Gypsy
	Presented by: Arabesque Dance Studios
4:30pm	Haitian Dance
	Presented by: The Tambuola Ethnic Dance

Start NOW - you'll dance like a PRO by SUMMER !!

Aloha !!

For those of you that are still deciding on what to do - think no more !!
It's not too late to join us for Hula Tuesdays with Wendy and Tahitian Thursdays with Joy!
Space is limited but there is still room for you to try a different dance style.
If you start now, you will impress your family and friends by learning 4 or more Polynesian songs before Summer !!
Can't forget, you'll also burn unwanted calories and meet new friends at the same time !!

For more information please contact us at ohanaent@gmail.com.

Collective Dance Chicago
1730 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-1900
(773) 281-5678 - for directions

Tuesday Hula 8-9pm with Wendy
Thursday Tahitian 8-9 with Joy

|||Registration closes this week Thursday 3/4/10|||

The Aloha Spirit...

Winter Session 2 has officially started! The past few months have been harsh since our recital in December but we are glad that familiar faces from the past braved the cold to be with our Ohana! Tuesday, 3/2/10, will close Winter Session 2 registration for Hula - that means you are not too late to join us next week! Tahitian with Joy begins tomorrow, Thursday 2/25/10 - so don’t forget to bring a bottle of water and a towel because she will surely get you to do some hip shaking faa'rapus to hot Polynesian beats!

To give you a glimpse of what you're missing, our lovely instructor Wendy is teaching us a new Kahiko about Pele, the Goddess of Fire. We are moving quite along – in fact we are already halfway done w/ the song (Wendy does not waste anytime) ! We appreciate how she takes time to translate and provide the lyrics - which makes a huge difference in our learning. We are also grateful for the drills and warm ups in the beginning of each class – her style is very consistent and flowing ! Can’t wait for more! So let’s continue to keep the Polynesian culture alive and spread the Aloha Spirit across the Chicagoland Area. Mahalo!

REMINDER: Hula and Tahitian starts TUESDAY 2/23 !

Winter Session 1 was such a success ! Every wahine of different levels learned three (3) songs all within 6 weeks! Now that is amazing! We had a wonderful time and met new friends that most, if not all, will be joining us again for Winter Session 2!

Don't forget ~~HULA starts Tuesday 2/23~~ with our Beautiful Kumu, Wendy - hailing from Hawaii! ~~TAHITIAN will begin Thursday 2/25~~ with Joy -just watchin her hips shake will make you sweat!

Access our registration form by clicking here ==> Registration Form

If you have any questions please contact

Ohanaent@gmail.com

FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE HULA !!

Take advantage of a FREE FREE FREE hula class this Thursday 2/18 with Wendy ! Wow, I heard that she grew up in Hawaii, had 20+ years of experience, danced competitively AND danced for the United Nations?! SEE YOU @ COLLECTIVE DANCE !! 8-9pm. DON'T HESITATE and just DANCE !

email us at ohanaent@gmail.com for more info !

Collective Dance Chicago
1730 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-1900

Early Registrations for Tahitian and/or Hula !!

We heard the groundhog saw his shadow in the city of Chicago - So that means there is 6 weeks left of this cold, wintery blast ! We appreciate the lovely Wahines for being so courageous beating the single digit temps this past session - because inside the studio it surely felt like a 100 degrees!

So get ready for Spring and Summer to learn some basic steps AND beautiful dances with Ohana Entertainment ! We are NOW accepting early registration for Hula Tuesdays with Wendy (2/23) and Tahitian Thursdays with Joy (2/25) !

We are also still promoting our Refer A Friend Program (RAF) for first time enrollment!

• Refer 1 friend and you receive the 2nd class for 50% off (example: register for Hula you will have 50% off Tahitian)
  
• Refer 2 friends and receive the 2nd class for FREE (example: register for Tahitian and you will have Hula for FREE)
• Note: Promotion can only be honored during the current session

See you soon Vahines!

Channel 9 WGN NEWS ! Opportunity for YOU !

Tune in to Channel 9 Wednesday 1/27, as our new studio, Collective Dance Chicago, will be featured on WGN's Morning News !!
You heard right !! The Lovely Ladies of Ohana Entertainment will also be featured anytime between 7am to 9am.
We are calling all Kanes, Wahines, and Keikis to come show your support! You might have your 15 minutes worth of FAME ! We need all the friends we can get to make this a success! Come one, Come All !! Meet us at the studio at 6:30 am with your signs, your loud voices and your LOVE ! Questions? Please contact us at ohanaent@gmail.com

1730 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-1900

Hula Thursdays...Wendy is Amazing !!!

We are proud to introduce Wendy as part of our Ohana !!
Please welcome her and sign up for classes Thursdays starting 1/14/10 from 8-9pm!
collective dance studio | riverpoint plaza 1730 w fullerton | chicago 60614


Biography – Wendy

Wendy was born and raised in Hawaii and has been dancing hula for over 25 years. She recently relocated to the Chicago area in August 2009. Wendy started dancing hula at the age of 5 with Halau Hula Olana, lead by Olana Ai. Her young hula career includes highlights such as winning Keiki Hula Competitions, entertaining for hotels and cruise ships in Waikiki, performing for the United Nations and President George Bush, and traveling around the world to dance the hula and share the Hawaiian culture.

Wendy attended Punahou School and assumed the very exclusive role of Holoku Pageant director. The Holoku Pageant is the only student run Hula and Polynesian dance recital of its kind in the State. She choreographed hula dances, designed costumes, organized music, and led the production.

While attending Cornell University, Wendy revived the Cornell Hawaii Club and was able to lead the production of an authentic Hawaiian luau in Ithaca, New York, that included traditional Hawaiian food, hula and other Polynesian dances. The Hawaiian luau became so popular that by the second year, they offered two different show times and both shows were sold out with a total of 400 people.

Wendy has taught hula in many different areas and enjoys sharing the Hawaiian culture especially when she’s so far from home. She welcomes students of all levels of experience to join her and feel the Aloha as they dance the hula.

Class is in Session ! Hau'oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)

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Hau'oli Makahiki Hou
Happy New Year

Experiencing cabin fever? Fight the harsh winter and rediscover yourself by dancing to some hot Polynesian beats! Our Winter Session is in effect next week and we are bringing the Tropicals islands to the Windy City ! Come on, don't just sit there, get ready to sweat and shake your hips like a true Polynesian Dancer!

Take advantage of our "Refer a Friend" program - a savings of up to $65!

Contact us at ohanaent@gmail.com for rates, registration, and other information