Welcome to the 8th Annual Hawaii Dance Expo
Aloha and welcome!
We're excited to welcome you to beautiful Honolulu for the 8th Annual Hawaii Dance Expo. This guide is designed to help you plan your trip—from arriving in Hawaii to choosing a hotel and finding your way to our event venues.
Our venues are centrally located in Honolulu and are easily accessible by rental car, Uber, Lyft, taxi, or Honolulu's excellent public transportation system.
Quick Facts
📍 Main Venue
Aloha Dancesport
350 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI
📅 Festival Dates
October 15–19, 2026
✈️ Airport to Waikīkī
Approximately 20–30 minutes
🚗 Waikīkī to Aloha Dancesport
Approximately 10–15 minutes
Arriving in Honolulu
After landing at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), you have several transportation options:
🚗 Uber & Lyft
The easiest and most popular option for traveling between the airport, your hotel, and all Hawaii Dance Expo venues.
🚖 Taxi
Taxi service is available outside each terminal.
🚌 Airport Shuttle
Shared shuttle services are available to many Waikīkī hotels.
🚌 TheBus
Route 20 provides affordable transportation from the airport to Ala Moana and Waikīkī.
🚘 Rental Car
A great choice if you plan to explore Oʻahu before or after the festival.
Where to Stay
One of the advantages of our new venue is flexibility. Instead of staying at one designated host hotel, you're free to choose accommodations that best fit your budget and travel style.
🏨 Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
Walking Distance: 10–12 minutes
Driving Distance: 2–3 minutes
Our closest luxury hotel to Aloha Dancesport.
🏨 Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
Walking Distance: 15–18 minutes
Driving Distance: 3–5 minutes
Excellent value and conveniently located next to Ala Moana Center.
🏨 Prince Waikiki
Walking Distance: 20–22 minutes
Driving Distance: 4–5 minutes
Luxury accommodations with beautiful marina views.
🏨 Pagoda Hotel
Walking Distance: 22–25 minutes
Driving Distance: Approximately 5 minutes
A popular budget-friendly option.
🏨 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
Walking Distance: 24–27 minutes
Driving Distance: 5–6 minutes
Great value and typically lower resort fees than many Waikīkī hotels.
🏨 AC Hotel Honolulu
Walking Distance: 30–35 minutes
Driving Distance: 6–8 minutes
Perfect for business travelers and extended stays.
Event Locations
Thursday
Paradise Tango Hawaii
2600 S. King Street, Suite 204
• Pre-Event Bootcamps
The District Nightclub
1349 Kapiolani Boulevard
• Welcome Party
Friday – Sunday
Aloha Dancesport
350 Ward Avenue
• Workshops
• Social Dancing
• Performances
• Live Concerts
• Special Activities
Monday
Kapiʻolani Park / Queen's Beach
• Beach Party
• Community Potluck
Music Body & Soul Wellness Studio
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 221
• Farewell Workshop
• Farewell Social Dance
Getting Around
🚗 Rental Car
Perfect for guests who plan to explore Oʻahu before or after the event.
Parking is available at or near Aloha Dancesport.
🚖 Uber & Lyft
The fastest and easiest way to travel between your hotel and the event venues.
🚌 TheBus
From Waikīkī, ride TheBus to Ala Moana Center, then enjoy a short walk to Aloha Dancesport.
Several routes conveniently connect Waikīkī with the Ala Moana area.
Need More Information?
For the complete workshop schedule, artist lineup, performances, concerts, and daily activities, please visit our Schedulepage.
If you have any questions about accommodations, transportation, or your trip to Hawaii Dance Expo, feel free to contact our team.
We're looking forward to welcoming you to Honolulu for an unforgettable weekend of dancing, friendship, and aloha. Safe travels, and we'll see you on the dance floor!