Happy birthday wishes to  Jo Jo Jack,  Barry Bernstein,  Connie Macdougal, Frankie Heebner,  Bruce Haslam,  Stacie Stirling,  Lori Offredo, Carl Charles  and Dottie Sillano

Check out the great photos from Mary Keegan's birthday celebration at Michael's Cafe...courtesy of Scott Michielli http://share.shutterfly.com

We are counting down the days till the 15th Annual Holiday Spectacular at the  Stardust Ballroom...its brand spankin new and we get to enjoy it first. Join Donna Boyle and Ron Bess on December 9th, Sunday afternoon, for the best one day dance event of the year. See all the details below. 

Nothing is finer then beating the competition, getting the crown, being told by the judges that you're number one....ACCEPT being honored by your peers, the people that look up to you and recognize you as the best of the best, in the DanceTalk readers choice awards.  Be sure to vote today.  This is your last chance if you haven't voted yet. The deadline is November 28th.
The Official Ballot
*** Favorite DJ -
*** Favorite Female Dancer -
*** Favorite Male Dancer - 
*** Favorite Dance Couple -
*** Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) -
*** Favorite Female Instructor -
*** Favorite Male Instructor -
*** Most Improved Dancer -
***Favorite All Time Dancer - (Eddie Vega is the 2006 All time Favorite, please select another dancer for 2007)
*** Person of the Year - 

Good luck to all the competitors and staff members on their way down to New Orleans for the Big Easy http://www.bigeasydanceclassic.com/details.htm

Check out the Hustle Hall Of Fame. We have many new photos, nominees and biographies attached to the site. http://www.hustlehalloffame.com/

Next week,  we take a look at Dancing With The Stars, what works, is it all about the ratings or is it time to get a handle on the judging. Stay tuned.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the Hustle & Salsa Cruise 2008, visit the brand new website at http://www.HustleCruise.com

Make it a great week,
Ron 

The Hustle and Salsa Dance Cruise 2008
Escape the snow to a tropical dance paradise weekend this winter. Join the annual Hustle & Salsa Dance Cruise sailing on the Royal Caribbean's newly re-modeled Majesty of the Seas sailing from Miami to Coco Cay to Nassau and Paradise Island from February 22nd to the 25th, 2008. This is the "Original" hustle cruise. You know, the one with 200 hundred + hustle dancers, champion instructors and the best DJ's around. There will be poolside dancing, a beach BBQ, a continuous Latin Club, separate social dance sessions, instructor workshops, cocktail parties and a "You Be The Judge" Jack 'n Jill contest. Also, a special shore excursion to the new Atlantis Oceanarium and The Big Dig is planned. This is where you meet new friends and get to know your friends even better. It's a true vacation at sea. Relax and enjoy a vacation for one low price.  Join the 9TH annual Hustle & Salsa Dance Cruise, we have the best dance instructors and DJs you'll ever find on the high seas. The attendees from last year are still raving about the fun, entertainment and non stop dancing. You can tell when and event is meeting their attendees needs. They all come back. Its becoming a hustle tradition. Don't miss out.  Visit the new website for all the details: http://www.HustleCruise.com to see the fabulous wooden dance floors. Rates start at $260 plus tax. In order to register, please e-mail Drew at hustlecruise@hotmail.com or call at 754-246-2874.

" Have a strong belief in what you do? If you don't, who will? Do it like it's the only thing you were born for; climb mountains, cross rivers, fight battles for it. Protect your dream whatever the cost. An undying faith in your product starts in believing in it" - 2007 by Mpho Shoroma - South Africa

Showcase Champions - 2007 US Open Swing

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