This course provides an opportunity for orchestral musicians to perform repertoire ranging from Renaissance and Baroque to contemporary popular music.

Performance of stage band literature from swing to contemporary periods. Study of jazz concepts, including improvisation. 

What are all of hive products?

Register for this 4-hour, hands-on workshop, and find out all of the products from the hive! 

You will learn how to utilize wax to make gifts to take home! 

You will make items such as: Candles, Wax wraps, and Infused honey products, and more!

This course covers the performance of band literature with emphasis on excellence in musical performance and development of professional musicianship. Class members will participate in rehearsals and concerts.

 This course provides an opportunity for orchestral musicians to perform repertoire ranging from Renaissance and Baroque to contemporary popular music.

Pathway 1: March 11- April 1, 2026

Title: Hospitality Leadership Foundation Program ($99)

Each Class is 1.5 hours and is designed to provide learners with informative material for 1.5 hours each week.

***Certificate of Completion will be awarded after all classes in the Hospitality Leadership Foundation Program (Pathway 1)

Upon completion, students will demonstrate foundational leadership readiness within hospitality environments by communicating expectations clearly. Applying effective listening and feedback techniques to make sound decisions under pressure. Support team performance with consistency and accountability. Students will understand that leadership behaviors influence team morale, retention, productivity, and guest experience.

This course is suitable for beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enhance their strength training knowledge and skills, regardless of age or fitness level.

Join us to build a strong foundation in weight training and embark on your journey toward greater strength and wellness!

Kauai Ballroom Dance Club Hanapepe Chapter focuses on American-style social dances for fun, relaxation, and exercise.  Dancing is a journey, and the joy is in the process of learning, practicing, and ultimately mastering the dance. This term, we wish to focus on beginning Waltz and Cha Cha. 

Each dance also has a cadence that matches the music it is danced to. The way you move in a Waltz is much different than the way you move in a Cha Cha. Understanding the rhythm and cadence of a dance is essential for interpreting the music and moving gracefully.

Ballroom dancing is a partner dance, so before you learn the basic steps, you will learn how to hold your partner.  The one skill that is unique to partnership dancing is leading and following. This is how we actually communicate our dancing intentions to our partner. You can know a lot of steps, but if you do not take the time to learn how to communicate effectively through your body movements, no one will understand you (or your dancing will feel very disconnected).

Remember, ballroom dancing is like developing any new skill. It takes time, patience, and consistent effort. Be prepared to laugh!  It’s okay to feel a little awkward at first – and don’t get discouraged if you don’t pick up the steps immediately. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; they’re a natural part of the learning process. Celebrate small victories, embrace the learning process, and most importantly, have fun!  Ballroom dancing should be an enjoyable journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Waltz: With its diverse styles, the waltz offers a beautiful pathway to start or continue that journey. Waltz is a smooth progressive dance characterized by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and is one of the most graceful dances out there, with its main characteristic being the rise and fall of the dancers. Graceful and elegant, the American style features smooth, gliding steps and is punctuated with open movements, underarm turns, and solo spins.

Cha Cha: The Cha Cha is characterized by its catchy rhythm and small, quick steps. The name “Cha-Cha-Cha” mimics the sound of dancers’ shoes as they shuffle during the basic step. It is a Latin dance that originated in Cuba.  Cha Cha has a Latin hip action and, because of the speed, is an exuberant dance that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face. The Cha-Cha is a popular dance in social scenes and is known for its lively, flirtatious style and energetic rhythm.

Performance of stage band literature from swing to contemporary periods. Study of jazz concepts, including improvisation. 

9:00-10:00am  Beginners (generally 5-10yrs):  Start with some easy games and exercises to begin to learn the basics

10:15-11:15am    Intermediate (generally 11-15yrs middle school ages): Learn all the rules of the game including scoring. You will actually play games and perfect your technique.

11:30-1:30pm  Advanced (generally high school age): Great for students who want to perfect their game strategy for tournaments. Prepare for the State High School matches and get ready for the Championship

INSTRUCTOR: Ernie Blachowiak has held various offices in the Kauai Tennis Association since 1985.  He has coached high school tennis since 1986.  In addition, he is the currently teaching beginning and intermediate tennis at Kauai Community College to the credit students. 

Myofascial release techniques help to address pain, improve movement, and enhance overall well-being. Learn self-massage techniques to reduce tension, soreness, and stress in your body. 

Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably.  
 

 PIYO combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. A total-body fitness system, Piyo links together dynamic, constantly flowing exercises to increase your heart rate, burn calories and make you sweat. The class is considered high energy, low-impact, challenging, and moves at a quick pace, with some standing to floor movements. Piyo engages every muscle during a true fat-burning workout.  

What are all of hive products?

Register for this 4-hour, hands-on workshop, and find out all of the products from the hive! 

You will learn how to utilize wax to make gifts to take home! 

You will make items such as: Candles, Wax wraps, and Infused honey products, and more!

Flexibility and balance exercises are particularly important for the elderly as they help improve joint mobility, prevent injuries, and enhance stability. These exercises can also alleviate stiffness and promote better posture.

Always wanted to 'hit the gym', but were intimidated once you got there?

If so, then you will want to be a part of a group of fitness-oriented folks and learn a little about the science and art of weight training.

You will learn about muscles and how to properly lift wweights. 

This course covers the performance of band literature with emphasis on excellence in musical performance and development of professional musicianship. Class members will participate in rehearsals and concerts.

Always wanted to 'hit the gym', but were intimidated once you got there?

If so, then you will want to be a part of a group of fitness-oriented folks and learn a little about the science and art of weight training.

You will learn about muscles and how to properly lift wweights. 

Flexibility and balance exercises are particularly important for the elderly as they help improve joint mobility, prevent injuries, and enhance stability. These exercises can also alleviate stiffness and promote better posture.

9:00-10:00am  Beginners (generally 5-10yrs):  Start with some easy games and exercises to begin to learn the basics

10:15-11:15am    Intermediate (generally 11-15yrs middle school ages): Learn all the rules of the game including scoring. You will actually play games and perfect your technique.

11:30-1:30pm  Advanced (generally high school age): Great for students who want to perfect their game strategy for tournaments. Prepare for the State High School matches and get ready for the Championship

INSTRUCTOR: Ernie Blachowiak has held various offices in the Kauai Tennis Association since 1985.  He has coached high school tennis since 1986.  In addition, he is the currently teaching beginning and intermediate tennis at Kauai Community College to the credit students.