Keith and Nani Lowery (see above photo), The Polynesian Ambassadors, also known as Island Joy, joined the ship in Panama City and have been holding classes and craft projects over the last 10 days.  Here is a partial list of some of the activities:

• Ukulele Classes
• Polynesian Music and Dance Class
• Polynesian Music and Dance Hour
• Polynesian Fitness Class
• Poi Ball Twirling Class
• Sea Shell Necklace Class

Keith and Nani are based in Las Vegas, and you can follow them on Instagram and get more information here

About thirty guests were busy learning to play the Ukulele on sea days.  At Noon today, the Ukulele class assembled by the Lido pool to perform the songs they have learned to play.  They performed for about thirty minutes and were joined by Kolea and Temehami, who danced for the final songs.

The Noon Ukulele Show getting ready to start by the Lido Pool

Kelly – whose Hawaiian name is “Kolea”

Temehami danced to the final few numbers

We spoke with Keith and Nani afterward and learned that they used to be based in Maryland but recently moved to Las Vegas, where they are performing in the local area.

There is a small classroom area next to the Crow’s Nest called the Encounters Room.  A variety of activities are held here, including Adult Coloring and Origami.

The Origami Class in progress in the Encounters Room near the Crow’s Nest

Near the Excursions Desk in the Crow’s Nest, there is an area where guests can post messages where they are looking for other people to meet for games or who might share a common interest.

There are only a few postings in the Community Interest area. Someone is looking for fellow RVers, and another is offering a class on iPhone photography.

The Zuiderdam Singers and Dancers returned to the Mainstage this evening for their performance of “Classique”.  These shows are wonderful, and we enjoy them very much.

The show opens with the four Zuiderdam dancers:  Alexei Hawkey, Deven Muhammad, Abigail Smith and Kirsten Flood, dressed in glittery tuxedos, dancing to Coldplay’s hit Viva La Vida.  They were joined onstage by the four Zuiderdam singers:  Kiana Bell, Michael Roach, Sveva Petruzzellis and Cole Cloutier who sang with wonderful harmonies.  They ended the show with a stirring rendition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and received an enthusiastic standing ovation from the audience at the 9:30 pm show.

Michael Roach singing Bohemian Rhapsody

Michael Roach and Sveva Petruzzellis

The Zuiderdam Singers and Dancers

 

Kiana Bell and Michael Roach along with Abigail Smith and Kirsten Flood

 

The Zuiderdam singers and dancers earned a standing ovation after their performance of Classique