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Next Public Performance - Hillside D.I.C.E. Celebration on September 5th
Registration Now Open for Fall Hula Classes Starting September 22


Next Public Performance

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Hillside D.I.C.E. Celebration

12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
Hillside, Illinois

The Village of Hillside writes:

"Welcome to Hillside's Celebration of Diversity, Inclusivity, Culture, and Exchange (D.I.C.E)! 
The Village of Hillside is proud to present D.I.C.E., a multicultural event that invites you to explore the richness of diversity, experience the warmth of inclusivity and engage in the exchange of ideas and culture.
Hillside's D.I.C.E celebration is a tribute to the strength found in our collective diversity, the beauty of inclusivity, the richness of our diverse cultures, and the transformative power of exchanging perspectives.
The event will highlight various cultures, handmade goods, cultural entertainment, showcasing ethnic food, educational booths, and more!
It is open to the community, FREE admission, parking, and entertainment! Join us for a variety of family-friendly activities, cultural experiences, international cuisine, and much more."

The full event runs from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM.  The event will consist of a total of six cultural performances with the Barefoot Hawaiian, representing the Polynesian arts, leading things off with a 30-minute Hawaiian show from 12:15 to 12:45 PM.  The show will consist of an Emcee and 3 Dancers.

Visit the web sites below and download the fliers for more information.

The Hillside 2025 D.I.C.E. Celebration will be held at

Sheet Metal Worker's Local 73

4550 Roosevelt Road
Village of Hillside, Illinois

Village of Hillside Web Site
Village of Hillside 2025 DICE Celebration Web Page
Village of Hillside 2025 DICE Celebration Event Flier 1 (1,128K)
Village of Hillside 2025 DICE Celebration Event Flier 2 (1,442K)


Registration Now Open for Fall Hula Classes

Ladies (Wahine) Adult Fall Hula -  6 Week Class

Registration for this Class is now open

6 Week Class on Monday Evenings starting September 22, 2025

This class is for ladies who want to learn or continue learning Hula for fun, pleasure, and exercise.
This is a relaxed, no-pressure dance class for the non-competitive, non-professional dancer who wants to learn Hula strictly for fun, pleasure, and exercise. 
No previous dance experience needed (Hula or otherwise).  Learn Hula in just 6 weeks!

A total of 6 classes running on consecutive Monday Evenings, 7:00 - 7:45 PM starting September 22.
Dates are: September 22, 29, 25; October 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2025.
Tuition is $130.00 for the complete 6-week course..
This is an open class, all ladies welcome to register, no previous experience needed
Registration Deadline is September 12, 2025.  
Download the flier below for the details and registration information

Download the Fall 2025 Ladies Hula Class Flier & Registration Form  (323K)


For more information, call The Barefoot Hawaiian® at (847) 699-7336
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