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Greetings!
As of now this Newsletter seems to be taking on a
life of it's own ; - ) join me as I watch it morph & grow a
week at time
Highlights - Info
Below
----Dance Zone Dance by Mark &
Karen @ Wantagh - With The Mike Rodriguez Show
----Check the listings below for PBS' America's Ballroom
Challenge 2nd season, it is starting up this week.
----Thank you & enjoy - Below is a picture of some ot the
people I have been involved with. - Can you name them all ??
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Happy birthday wishes to George
Velazquez, Lisa Ciao, Mimi Doi, Yana
Brin, Nelson "Paradise" Roman and Bernard
Martinez.
Condolences to Karen Montalvo and her family on the
loss of her mother.
We also extend our sympathy to Rose Cappello
. Her
father passed away last week. Please keep them both in your
thoughts and prayers.
Wishing Joey Commentucci a speedy recovery. Joey
injured both knees - he has a fracture on the right tibia (just below
the knee) and he twisted the ligaments in both knees. We look forward
to seeing Joey out and about soon.
Next week, in DanceTalk®, we announce the newest members of the
Life Time Achievement Award, a
division of the Hustle
Hall Of Fame. This is the highest distinguished
category in the Hall Of Fame. Who will join Eddie Vega, Lisa Nunziella,
Billy Fajardo, Nelly Cotto and Floyd Chisholm? Stay tuned.
Don't miss the half time show of Super Bowl XLI as Debra Mitrov Kee
directs the dance
performance segment for
singer Prince, this Sunday Feb 4th.
The second season of America's Ballroom Challenge
premieres this Wednesday, January 31, at 8PM EST on PBS.
Tradition, elegance, seduction and sizzle? Ballroom is back. Hosted by
Marilu Henner and former US Latin Dance Champion Tony Meredith. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/
ballroomchallenge/
The original Dream Girl just released a new album, after a long absence.
Diana Ross is back. Her new CD, "I Love You," arrives just in
time for Valentine's Day. She sings many classics along with some of
her own original ballads.
The number one show last season returns, "Dancing With the
Stars." The 2007 series begins on Monday, March 19th, with
the results show being broadcast on Tuesday
evenings.
The shoes can make the dancer....check out Dance Shoe
Boutique, exclusively on line, for the best selection and
prices. http://
www.danceshoeboutique.com
Coming soon, to DanceTalk® the 2007 Dance Teacher
Directory. Stay tuned.
Make it a great week,
Ron
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A Story --- |
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Around the Corner
Around the corner I have a friend - In this great city that has no end,
- Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, - And before I know it, a year
is gone - And I never see my old friend's face, - For life is a swift
and terrible race, - He knows I like him just as well, As in the days
when I rang his bell,
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Jan. 30, Tues - NY - LATIN, WCS &
HUSTLE TUESDAYS, at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant
& Lounge), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long
Island NY, 7:30 to 11:30 PM, Delicious Hot Buffet Dinner, SALSA Dance
Lesson by KELLY FICARRA, Music by DJ Cody, $12 Includes ALL
! Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777,
Info@LIDance.org or http://
www.LIDance.org
or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
LIDance/
Jan 30, Tues - NY - IBBG, (International Buffet, Bar
& Grill) with DJ Chris playing the best of old & new
Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS, hosted by Doreen, 1100
Stewart Ave. Garden City Exit M3W off Meadowbrook Pkwy 9 PM
Admission $7
Tues Silver American Rhythm @ 7pm--- Groups-
Taught by Rising Star American Rhythm Champion Stephanie Falciano.
Improve your technique, timing and connection while learning more
advanced patterns. Simone Dance and Fitness Center, 4150 Merrick Road,
Massapequa, LI. Call 516.809.6878 or visit http://www.sdafc.com for
more information.
Jan 31 - Wed --- TV - American
Ballroom Challenge - 5 different episodes - 5 weeks - Click below to
view Airdates Episode 1 of 5 - American Smooth
Jan 31 - Wed - Group Sign up- Sign
up - Tonight 7:30 - 8:30 - Group Classes @ Merrick Golf Course - Town
of Hempstend Dance lessons - Beg - Mark James Instructor - Fri - Twelve
classes - 2/9,16,23 - 3/2,9,16,23,30 - 4/13,20,27 - 5/4- Group Classes
will be 7:30 to 9:30
------ FEBRUARY ------
Feb 1 - Thurs --- DANCE Louis
Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS, Mirelle's, 170 Post Ave. Westbury, LI -
- Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS, Mirelle's, 170 Post Ave.
Westbury, LI - 7:30pm to 11:30pm - ** Presented by Louis Del Prete.1/2
hour dance lesson at 7:30pm w/Louis ** Great Hot Buffet,State of the
art sound system, Large dance floor, Air conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash
Bar. Adm.$14pp ** For more info call Louis at (516)
819-9016 **http://www.
jnlentertainment.com
Feb 2 - Fri --- DANCE Dance
to the Sounds of DJ Ray - Polish American Hall, Port Washington, LI, NY
- Fridays 730 PM - DJ Ray - Presents Ballroom & Latin Dancing -
admission=$12- Polish American Hall - 5 Pulaski Place, Port Washington,
LI, NY - large Maple Dance Floor seating over 350 people On premises
parking for more then 300 cars - Assorted Refreshments, Bagels, Coffee,
Tea & Cake - Door Prizes, Large Dance Floor - Latin - Ballroom
Dance Mix - Door Prizes - 50/50 Raffle - Information &
Reservations - DJ Ray - 516-334-2474 or Hall - 516-883-5553 - Singles
& Couples Welcome !!
Feb 2 - Fri --- Free Open House
Jorge Maderski' Groups - AMERICAN LEGION POST 1282, 160 W Merrick Rd,
LI, NY - 917-282-2589 - Free Open Workshop (7 - 9p.m.).
Practise party with general dancing and healthy refreshments (9 -
11p.m.) - Admission to party only is $10. - Info, call Jorge Maderski
917-282-2589 * Group Lessons - Please always Call to Confirm - Four
week program --- $80 per person or E-Mail, dancing_lane@yahoo.com * http://www.geocities.com/
dancing_lane/
 Feb 3 -
Sat
--- DANCE - Ultimate Dance Zone,
Inc - Wantagh Jewish Center,
Wantagh - CLICK ON FOR MORE
INFORMATION - Enjoy an evening of Latin - Ballroom - Hustle - WCS -
Dance music with, at the beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center, Mark James
* Demonstrations
by The Mike Rodriguez Show * 3710 Woodbine Ave. Long Island,
8:30 to
12:30 AM,
lesson taught by Mark.$14 p/p - (516) 835-9996 for directions -
http://www.mjames.org/zone.html - dannsirs@yahoo.com
Feb 4 - Sun --- Groups
- Jorge Maderski' Groups - AMERICAN LEGION POST 1282, 160 W Merrick Rd,
LI, NY - 917-282-2589 - Great Neck location - Smooth Street Ballroom,
855 Middle Neck Road (Huske Hall), Great Neck, N.Y - Argentine Tango
Workshops every Sunday 1 - 3p.m. (beginner essentials to fancy
schmancy). $25 per person, refreshments included. Call to confirm (516)
829 - 1100 OR (917) 282 - 2589.Group Lessons - Please always Call to
Confirm - or E-Mail, dancing_lane@yahoo.com * http://www.geocities.com/
dancing_lane/
 Feb 5
- Mon --- New Groups
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Ultimate Dance Zone, Inc - Mark James Instructor - 102 E Main St, Bay
Shore, LI, NY - Mon - Feb 5, 12 ,19, 26- Group Classes **7:00 to 8:00 -
Chacha & American Foxtrot ** 8:00 to 9:00 - Club Salsa - Int'm
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Adv** - $32 p/p per group=$8/week or -$11 p/p per week paying as you go
- Bay Shore, LI, NY - Singles & Couples Welcome - No Partner
Needed
- Call 516-835-9996 - http://www.mjames.org/
groups.html
Mondays New kids class on--- Groups-
Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango at 6pm. Ages 5-11 welcome. Learn the true art
of ballroom dancing, develop connection, lead and follow, and proper
posture for all dancing. Only $8 for any kid already enrolled on a
program $15 for all others. Kaiser Dancesport at Two Worlds Dance
& Fitness Center, 340 Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale, LI. Call
516.996.3554 or visit http://www.dhtw.com for more information.
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Jan 30, Tues - NY - IBBG,
(International Buffet, Bar
& Grill) with DJ Chris playing the best of old & new
Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS, hosted by Doreen, 1100
Stewart Ave. Garden City Exit M3W off Meadowbrook Pkwy 9 PM
Admission $7
Jan 30, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe,
the hot spot for
hustle, WCS and Latin in between, come out for the weekly Tuesday party
as we celebrate Lisa Ciao's birthday. DJ Mark spins from 8:30PM till
12:30AM, no cover, free parking. "All New Contemporary Block Set Of
Dance Music" from 10:30 to 11:00 PM? The hottest new music to dance
too. Just a mile from the Race Track/Casino on Street Rd. Bensalem.
Jan. 30, Tues - NY - LATIN, WCS &
HUSTLE TUESDAYS,
at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant & Lounge), Rt. 110 at
Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long Island NY, 7:30 to 11:30 PM,
Delicious Hot Buffet Dinner, SALSA Dance Lesson by KELLY
FICARRA, Music by DJ Cody, $12 Includes ALL
! Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777,
Info@LIDance.org or http://
www.LIDance.org
or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/
LIDance/
Jan 31, Wed - NJ - The Atrium
6:30-7:30 Beginner West Coast Swing lesson;
7:45-8:45 Intermediate/Adv West Coast Swing lesson;
8:45-11:30 Swing Dance Party with Rob &
Sheila at The Atrium Dance Studio in Pennsauken, NJ. Free parking. Call
Rob at 856-858-6753 or see http://
www.robandsheiladance.com
Jan 31, Wed - NJ - Diane K Nardone
presents DKN
Dance at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple Ave Fairlawn, 7:30 - 8:30
Beginner & More/ Refresher Course 8:30 to 9:15 1st
half of social DJ Dave Muzzi, 9:15 “ 10:15 Interm / Advanced
Class - 10:15 - 11:30 2nd half of social DJ Dave Muzzi Admission: 1
Class each $10., 1 Class & Socials $15., 2 Classes &
Socials $23., Social both only $7(includes both socials)
dkndance@verizon.net 201 666 6224 or view http://www.dkndance.com
Jan 31, Wed - NY - "HUSTLEJAM" @ Stepping
Out Studios,
37 w. 26th st.: Join your hosts Simone Assboeck & David Padilla
for a WEEKLY Hustle & Latin party, 9:30pm til 12:45am, DJ
Nelson "Paradise" Roman spinning the best in hustle &
latin....$9/PP; $5 for SO Students. 1/31/07: "2 for
$15 admission: You & a NEW friend must show up
together for this perk!"
Feb 1, Thur - NJ “ Mix-It-Up
Thursdays
“ Every Thursday is California Mix of swing, hustle, latin,
c&w, nc2. Hosted by John Lindo at Lets Dance Again Studios, 100
Hibernia Ave Rockaway NJ. Lesson 8:00-8:30pm, Social
8:30-11:pm, Admission-$9 Visit http://www.johnlindo.com
for directions.
Feb 1, Thurs - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at Mirelle's, 170
Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island,******Presented by Louis Del Prete,
7:30PM to 11:30PM, Great Hot Buffet, SALSA Dance Lesson starting at
7:30w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door
Prizes, Cash Bar, Admission $14, call Louis(516) 819 - 9016 THIS EVENT
RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
Feb 2, Fri - FL - Swing City,
Hustle / Latin Tango
dance party with Bobby O. Tampa Florida
Feb 3, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone Enjoy
an evening
of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music with Mark James at the
beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center, 8:30 - 12:30 am - 3710 Woodbine Ave.
Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions - $14p/p - Show by Mike
Rodriguez - http://www.mjames.org/zone.html
- dannsirs@yahoo.com -
http://www.mjames.org
Feb 3, Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's MILLENNIUM
HUSTLE
1st Saturdays at IL Campanello Come have dinner and...pay only
$10 and get a free CD from Lori & DJ Bobby Mo,
"Request Hour" 9-10pm. Get there early to insure you get to hear your
favorite songs! DJ's "BOBBY MORALES" playing hustle, salsa, cha cha and
w.c.swing at IL Campanello 136 W. 31(6/7Ave) 9pm-2am. Regular Admission
$15. For more info, email loribrizzi@aol.com or call Lori @ 516
728-6101
Feb 4, Sun “ NJ “
Rockaway Dance
- California Mix of swing, hustle, latin, c&w, nc2.
Hosted by John Lindo at Lets Dance Again Studios, 100 Hibernia Ave,
Rockaway NJ. Special guest teacher Hazel & Tybaldt Ulrich
teaching Hustle. Lesson 5-6pm, Social 6-9:30pm.
Admission-$20 http://www.johnlindo.com for more
information
Feb 5, Mon - NY - DanceSport,
Paul
Pellicoro continues the hottest hustle party with a beautiful new 15,000 sq ft space and state
of the arts sound system at his new location. 22 West 34th
street. ( next to the Empire State Building, Bet 5th & 6th
Aves.) DJ's Donnie Sheilds and Nelson "Paradise" Roman spin. http://www.dancesport.com/
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Mark James & Karen Lupo have been
involved in the Long Island Dance Scene, for years - Teaching,
Coaching, Competing as professiionals & with students,
Performing & Running dances.
more
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