MAIN EVENT OVERVIEW
The beauty of Hawaii will blow your mind! Come experience the legendary islands of the pacific with an unparalleled experience of culture and a natural beauty! This will be the dance vacation of a lifetime as you zouk in paradise!
Program
Thursday Nov. 15th 2018- Pre-Festival Celebrations
Dukes Day
The Hawaiian watersports day, AKA “DUKES DAY,” is a celebration of the warm blue Kai (ocean), a celebration of the legendary Duke Kahanamoku, the Waikiki Beach boys & our love of the ocean!
Time: 2-6pm
Meeting Location: Duke Kahanamoku Statue in Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
Purpose: Try the Hawaiian Sport of Outrigger Paddle Canoe Surfing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding or Long Board Surfing with fellow festival dancers.
Cost: Reserve ahead of time! Activity costs can be found on festival website.
Cost: Free for everyone
Pre Party
Time: 9pm-2am
Location: Nextdoor in Chinatown
43 North Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
www.nextdoorhi.com
Cost: $20. Tickets sold at door. Not included with Full Pass. Includes after party at Sakura. Patrons get one night bracelets.
Theme: Dress to Impress
After Party
Time: 2am-4am
Location: Sakura
184 N. King Street, Honolulu 96817
Cost:.Free with pre-party bracelet or $10 cash at door
Friday Nov 16, 2018
1st Day- Congress Workshop/ Performances/ Social Dancing
Workshops: 11am-4pm.
9am- Registration Table opens
Location: Sheraton- Waikiki
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
www.sheraton-waikiki.com
Social Dancing: 9pm- 2am in the Kahuku Ballroom
Party Theme: Hawaiian Wear
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
2nd Day- Congress Workshop/ Performances/ Social Dancing
Workshops: 9:30am-4pm.
9am- Registration Table opens
*** 11am-1pm Hula Experience. Part 1
Location: Sheraton- Waikiki
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
www.sheraton-waikiki.com
Social Dancing: 9pm- 2am in the Kahuku Ballroom with Performances
Party Theme: Brazilian Colors
After Party: 2am-5am @ Sakura. 184 N. King Street, Honolulu.
$10. Not included in festival pass.
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
3rd Day- Congress Workshop/ Performances/ Social Dancing
Workshops: 9:30am-4pm.
9am- Registration Table opens
*** 11am-1pm- Hula Experience- Part 2
*** 11am-1pm- DJ Course with Kakah
Location: Sheraton- Waikiki
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
www.sheraton-waikiki.com
Social Dancing: 9pm- 2am in the Kahuku Ballroom @ Sheraton Hotel
Party Theme: White Party
Sunset Hula Performance
Watch your fellow dancers perform a special sunset Hula.
Time: 5pm
Location: Queens Beach look for Zouk in Hawaii Festival Shirts located near the public bathrooms.
Cost: open to all. Free
Monday Nov 19, 2018
Pirate Dockside Boat party
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Kewalo Basin
Cost: $15/person for dock party only or is included with boat trip price
BYOB/BYO Food
Parking: Kewalo Basin parking lot. Metered parking.
***ALL DRINKS MUST BE CONSUMED OUT OF A PLASTIC CONTAINER****
Pirate Ship Sunset Cruise and Dock Party
Time: 5pm-6:30pm. CHECK IN: 4:30pm. BOAT DEPARTS ON TIME. If you are not miss departure, money will not be refunded and the boat will not come back to get you.
***If you purchase a Cruise party it INCLUDES the dock party. Do not need to buy both passes***
Cost: $59.00USD on festival tickets. MUST PRE PAY.
Location: Kewalo Basin. Look for the pirate ship along the waterfront pier.
Bring with you: Food and Drinks. BYOB.
Parking: Kewalo Basin metered parking.
***ALL DRINKS MUST BE CONSUMED OUT OF A PLASTIC CONTAINER****
WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Performances by international artists of the highest caliber:
- William & Paloma – Brazil – Zouk
- Celeste- Hula
- Xtine- Seattle