Happy birthday wishes to Donnie
Shields, Tony Genova, Dan Locke, Ron Troy and
Stephanie Risser.
Our condolences to Frank Mozzarella, on the passing
of his mother. She was 90 years old. Please keep them in your thoughts
and prayers.
Don't miss the Saturday Night Fever - 30 year
tribute taking place at Paul Pellicoro™s Dancesport, Monday
night, Dec 17th. The party kicks off at 9:30PM with
exhibitions, costume contest, trivia and an open Jack & Jill
dance competition. Luis & Maryann Rosa will perform with the
Starlight kids, Ron Bess is your MC along with special guests including
Lori Brizzi, Roberto Pagan, Diane Nardone and Ricky Quintana. Be
there. 22 west 34th Street, NYC.
Congratulations to Madonna. She has been inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The formal tribute will take place
in March 2008. Sad to say, dance music icon, Donna Summer was
overlooked.
Don't miss this years pre New Year's Eve kick off party at the 92nd
Street Y, NYC on Saturday Dec 29th for the Hustle Congress
Reunion featuring DJs Bobby Morales, Johnny O and Nelson
"Paradise" Roman. See all the details below.
Audition time for "So You Think You Can Dance" 2008
Season.
- January 17, at the McFarlin Memorial Auditorium at Southern
Methodist University, 6405 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75275
- January 31, at the Charleston Music Hall, 37 John Street, Charleston,
SC 29403,
- February 21, 2008 - Washington, DC, Location TBD
- March 6, at the The Orpheum Theatre, 842 S.
Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
- March 20, at the Milwaukee Theatre, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee,
WI 53203
- April 3, 2008 - Salt Lake City, UT, Location TBD
Welcome back, The IBBG reopens December 18th,
Tuesday. Celebrating the belated birthday of Robin Amante. Come see the
renovations. More details below.
High Five to Donna Boyle. Her 5th grade students
from the John Hancock School were in the finals for "Colors of the
Rainbow Team Match" at the Merriam Theater in Philadelphia. The event
was emceed by Pierre Dulaine of "Mad Hot Ballroom" fame and founder of
Dancing Classrooms.
For over twelve years Dance New York has been one
of the top rated dance studios in NYC. They will be closing their 54th
St. studio and relocating in April 2008.
Check out the photos from Lori Offredo's birthday
party courtesy of Scott Michielli -
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Dec 18th kicks off the "Dancing With The Stars"
tour. For cities and dates visit -
http://dancingwiththestars.aeglive.com/tour_dates.php
Next week in DanceTalk we announce the newest members of the Hustle
Hall Of Fame....the most prestigious division, The 2007 Life
Time Achievement recipients.
Make it a great week,
Ron
Readers Choice Awards Winners
To our readers: Thank you for voting and making this our biggest
response....ever. Hundreds of readers voted in this years awards.
To our winners. Congratulations. You have been selected by a large
readership, a true cross section of the United States, that appreciates
you for not only your talent & skills but for your kindness and
the positive spirit you bring to the dance community. The
votes have been counted, here are your winners for 2007. Make sure you
let them know that they are the winners, the "best of the best."
Special thanks to Chris and Stacy for assisting me with this huge task.
The Winners Circle 2007
*** Favorite DJ - Johnny O (voted two years in a
row)
*** Favorite Female Dancer - Loriann Greenhouse
*** Favorite Male Dancer - Artie Phillips
*** Favorite Dance Couple - Kelvin Roche & Loriann
Greenhouse
*** Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) - Tybaldt
and Hazel Ulrich
*** Favorite Female Instructor - Diane Nardone
(voted 6 years in a row)
*** Favorite Male Instructor - Roberto Pagan
*** Most Improved Dancer - Steve Shaughnessy
*** Favorite All Time Dancer - Derrick Allen
*** Person of the Year - Lori Brizzi
Holiday Spectacular - Highlights
This years Holiday Spectacular had some new exciting twists.
We partied on a Sunday afternoon at the brand new Stardust Ballroom.
This was our largest turnout in the 15 year history of hosting our
annual parties. Special Thanks to:
Joyce of the Stardust Ballroom, Herman's Deli, DJ
Mark, Evelyn and her classy dance shoes, our staff of helpers
and to all our wonderful guests. Attendees raved about the floating
maple dance floor. Kudos' to Jose Gonzales and Donna Boyle for their
hustle exhibition. Congratulations to our dance contest winners.
1) Joe Kerner and Stephanie Risser
2) Steve Salerno and Lori Brizzi
3) Jack Ceika and Mary Keegan
They were judged by the sharp eyes of: Andre Phelps, Wingo Hom, Jose
Gonzales,
Dara Patrusky and David Seneca. We had many out of town guests and
professionals in the house including: Carol Feldman, Frank Mozzarella,
Donna Reinhart, Donna Roesel, Wingo Hom, Joann Piazza, Jose
Gonzales,
Joey Commentucci, Anthony Ciliberto, Stephanie Risser, DJ Kenny Arditi,
DJ Philip Spinka, Stevie Mitchell, Patricia Caballero, DJ
Frank Pellici,
Dara Patrusky, Louie Orlando, Beth Darchi, Lori Brizzi, Drew Axelrod,
Caren Casper, Artie Phillips, Joe Kerner, Leo Madena Jr., Angela
McCabe....
Thanks for celebrating with us and making this a wonderful event.
Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.
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