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The Big Team do a
lyrical number at last year's Showcase
Drill Team Hawaii, one of Hawaii’s premier precision dance groups, is
proud to present its 8th annual Dance Showcase on Thursday,
June 20, 2002 at 7:00 PM at the Hawaii Theatre Center. Special
guest is singer Tani Lynn Fujimoto.
Ranging from pre-school to college age, the girls of Drill Team Hawaii
will be performing an eclectic lineup of 36 new dance routines featuring
jazz, hip hop, and ballet. Even their moms and dads will get into
the act with several light-hearted and entertaining performances, which
are always crowd pleasers.
This is the perfect family show to experience the fun, excitement and
award-winning choreography that is the trademark of Drill Team Hawaii.
Tickets are $16 and are available Tuesday-Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM at the
Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office, 1130 Bethel Street or by phone during
these hours at 528-0506. The ticket price reflects a $2
restoration fee to further the ongoing Hawaii Theatre Center restoration
project.
Drill Team Hawaii Information
Drill Team Hawaii is a performance dance team that blends award-winning
choreography, precision dance techniques, and gymnastic skills for an
exciting and entertaining experience.
Team highlights:
- In
1973, Penny Young founded Drill Team Hawaii with 16 girls.
- Young
and her daughter Febray Kaopua co-direct the team.
- Drill
Team Hawaii is presently comprised of 92 girls from various schools
around Oahu, ranging from kindergarten through college.
- In
1999, the Drill Team Hawaii’s First Priority high school team
placed 6th out of 135 teams at the National Dance Team Championship
in Orlando, Florida.
- In
2000, Drill Team Hawaii placed first in eight of nine categories
entered at the United Spirit Association’s Drill National
Championship, held in Long Beach,
California.
- In
2001, eight-year-old soloist Sasha Dee Dayoan captured the Mini Miss
Drill Team title at the Jr. Miss Drill Team USA competition in
Redondo Beach, California.
- Other
notable performances include: Pro Bowl, Hula Bowl, UH sporting
events, Aloha Week Parade, Ed McMahon’s Star Search, Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Rose Bowl Parade.
Drill Team Hawaii also
emphasizes self-esteem, confidence, responsibility, and leadership.
It teaches the girls to have fun and to strive to do their best.
For preparatory class and tryout information, contact Dayle at 623-6686.
Further information is available on the Web at www.drillteamhawaii.com.
Tani Lynn Fujimoto Information
Tani Lynn Fujimoto has been singing since the age of four and performing
since the age of seven. She has appeared nationally on Baywatch
Hawaii, Destination Stardom, and Late Night at the Apollo in New York
City. She has been featured on both Tiny Tadani CDs and is
currently working on her debut CD with Afterthought Entertainment which
will be released in the summer. Tani looks forward to attending
Sacred Hearts Academy in the Fall.
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