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Happy birthday wishes to Fran
Richman,
Mimi Litz, Nick Bellivan, DJ Marc Fisher, Irena
Griffin, Judy Van Dyke and Carmen
Mendez.
Only 48 years old, Steve Delman passed away (Jan 3)
the result of a massive heart attack. He became a proud father, to a
child just born on Christmas Day. He was an avid dancer in the DC area.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Five years ago a music legend passed away. Maurice Gibb,
a member of the Australian brother band, The BeeGees.
Tonight, Monday, 8PM the premier of Dance War,
Bruno Vs Carrie Ann on ABC. A singing and dancing team competition.
Cheers to Anthony Lee, he was inducted into the
2008 UCWDC Hall Of Fame. (United Country & Western
Dance Championships)
This weekend Dancing With "Our" Stars takes place
at Club Med, Port St. Lucie, Florida. Its not to late to join the
stars. Contact Cindy at (561) 495-7571 or e mail her at
Cinsurgent@aol.com
Popular Swing dancer Lynn Gibson was murdered by
her estranged husband. The father then turned the gun on himself. Major
fund raisers are being held for her 9 year old (orphaned) son
Christopher. To make a contribution and/ or learn more visit:
http://www.usaswingnet.com/Christopher_trustfund.ht
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Watch for the new website DanceJam.com a YouTube like site for posting
dance performances and contests. Created by 80's dance master MC
Hammer.
Visit the Hustle Hall Of Fame for new entries,
photos and (just added) - video's. Click on to see all the
hustle greats.
http://www.hustlehalloffame.com/
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is in memory of Lynn Gibson.
Please make a donation.
http://www.usaswingnet.com/Christopher_trustfund.ht
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Make it a great week,
Ron
A Look Back at 2007
It was a great year for dancing and the music that made us move.
Here is a brief look back at this memorable past year.
Immortals
It is with extreme sadness that we share the passing of many dancers.
David Melendez, he supported and promoted Salsa events all
over the country. David strived to teach the kids and grow
dancing.
Craig Hutchinson, a major force in
the DC area,
former Swing champion and supporter of the hustle.
Mark Wzorek, dance
competitor and friend
of the dance community from central New Jersey.
Merv Griffin the man who loved
and supported dance
including developing the hit television show Dance Fever.
The new "Life Time Achievement" members of the Hustle Hall Of Fame for
2007. - Maria Torres, Jeff Shelley, Diane
Nardone and Franc. "Perico" Reyes - Visit
http://www.hustlehalloffame.com
The 5th annual Mad Jam was a major success. The
event set a record attendance and had finalist Heidi Groskreutz from
"So You Think You Can Dance" on staff.
The IHSC held its 7th annual event in Florida and
crowned Kelvin Roche and Loriann Greenhouse
the 2007
Professional Just Hustle Champions
Brian Fortuna along with Miss USA
Shandi Finnessey
danced on Dancing With The Stars. Brian's first time on the national
show, a Collingswood, NJ resident he toured with the cast this past
year in the road show.
Discoamerica Atlantic
City, NJ. Donna
Boyle, Vince Montana Jr and Nelly Cotto were all recipients of the Life
Time Achievement Awards. Raul Santiago & Sergia Anderson win
the Professional Dance Off
World dance champion, Silvana Gallagher opens her
very own dance studio "Via" with a major grand openning bash in
Havertown, Pa.
Best dance albums of 2007 - Nelly
Fatada,
Rihanna, Fergie, Carrie Underwood,
Justin Timberlake and Timberland.
World Hustle Dance Championships -
East Brunswick,
NJ, packs the house, Silvana Gallagher is awarded the Life Time Dance
Award and Kelvin Roche and Lori Ann Greenhouse capture the World Open
dance title.
Dancer/competitor Erika Smith (from California)
makes it all the way to Las Vegas on "So You Think You can
Dance."
Hustle Congress - Lisa Nunziella
returns, Raul
Santiago & Sergia Anderson take first place honors in the
Hustle Theater arts. George Velazquez receives the
David Melendez Spirit award.
Maria Torres & Kenny Gonzales
choreograph a
NY style hustle routine for dancers on the hit show "So You Think You
Can Dance."
Danny McGee, Jamison Kilburn and Rob
Finocchio open
their new location for Top Hat dance studios in Northeast Philadelphia.
The Big Easy holds its 2nd annual event and crowns
Kelvin Roche & LoriAnn Greenhouse as the Professional Triple
Threat winners. Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich
take second and Raul Santiago & Sergia Anderson are third place
winners.
The 15th Annual Holiday Spectacular,
was...spectacular, our largest turnout ever. Held at the new Stardust
Ballroom in NJ. Open dance contest winners were Joe Kernan and
Stephanie Risser.
The 2007 DanceTalk® Readers Choice
Awards Winners
*** 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
Special thanks to our business associates:
Nan Bohra
(Stepping Out), Robin Amante, Elizabeth (Ballroom Arkansas), Mark
James, Diane Weinberg, Vivian Beiswenger, Carol Feldman and the
DanceTalk staff (Stacy Procopio & Chris
Long) for all their assistance
Letters to the Editor
Hi
Ron,
Greetings from sunny South Florida. I am happy to report that the
unified 2007 Hustle Holiday Party hosted by Billy Fajardo, Katie Marlow
and Drew Axelrod was well attended and well received. Out-of-town guest
performers Raul Santiago and Sergia Anderson, as well as Francois
& Fong, entertained the evening guests. The Battle of the
Deejays "You Be The Judge" Contest was won by Noel Colon, 2nd place
went to
Bobby Gerard and third place to Greg T. In all, there were 65 judges'
score cards completed at the end of the night out of the 125 dancers
who attended. Special guest deejay and music industry aficionado Lewis
Martinee of the original Limelight Discotheque also did a short
disco-mix set. The free Hustle & Salsa Dance Cruise raffle
ticket winner was Allan Denola of Orlando and the free pass to the
International Hustle and Salsa Competition raffle winner was Donna
Tinelli of Coral Springs. Also, there were 60 Van McCoy "Do the Hustle"
music CD door prizes distributed. The South Florida Hustle community
appreciated there being a united event and we look forward to
announcing future dates. Stay tuned for more Jack 'n Jill "You Be the
Judge" dance contests to be held locally here in Fort Lauderdale very
soon.
All the Best and Happy New Year, Caren
Casper
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Dear
Ron,
Wow, what a wonderful write up on Mel Cheren. During my 32
years of Deejaying in the New York scene, I had the pleasure
of meeting Mel and discussing music many
times. Known by many as a tough businessman, his heart and
soul musically, were always in the right place. His legendary
collaborations with the greatest DJ ever, Larry Levan at West End
records not only produced some of the greatest dance classics ever, but
truly laid the footprint for what became over the past 25
years, the sound we all know today as House music.
All that great music was debuted every weekend by Larry at the
legendary Paradise Garage.The Garage was a different world, located in
the lower section of Greenwich village. Considered part of the
"underground" scene, it was night and day compared to the hetero hustle
and polyester disco scene of midtown Manhattan.
Though the midtown clubs were playing a lot of the same songs, it
sounded soo much better and took on a different vibe at the
Garage, hence the term "Garage Music" was born. The
eclectic mix of people from EVERY walk of life, all coming together
with one common thread, Larry's music, made you feel at times that
music could cure the ills of the world. It
was an absolutely beautiful scene. Unfortunately, it all came crashing
down when AIDS became an unavoidable and devastating part of the
landscape. It hit the music industry especially hard, taking away so
many talents, including Larry. But 30 years later, the legend of the
Garage and Larry lives on, and Mel was a major carrier of that legacy.
He penned his experiences in a book he wrote and I recommend it highly.
Also, try and rent the DVD "Maestro" if you want a glimpse
into the scene that was "Garage". My favorite quote from Mel was at a
DJ symposium I attended 3 years ago where he looked at all the DJ's and
said, "If you play crappy music, then the people that hear
this crap will think that's what they're suppose to be dancing to!!"
Amen to that!!
To your readers that did not know Mel and his numerous
contributions to the dance world, especially after reading his amazing
Bio, you can acknowledge his legacy by just looking up and smiling at
the heavens.
Thanks again for enlightening the rest of the dance community.
Rest in peace Mel. You're already missed.
Bobby
Morales
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Hi
Ron,
I'd like to send a wonderful thank you publicly to
ANNETTE ALICANTI
& DONAMARIE PORTELLI who provided a place to dance in Long
Island while IBBG was closed for renovations these past 5
months. Last night they had a great holiday party at
the beautiful Bianco's Ultralounge. Johnny "V", Bobby Morales
and Nelson "Paradise" Roman were in the house spinning the
best in hustle and west coast with a touch of
ballroom! There were 2 free workshops and many holiday
giveways for those who came the furthest (Frank and Gene from
NJ) and for the best dancers on the floor both amateur and pro. Some
gifts were given just as a way of saying thank you
for being there! A very nice touch of class and definitely a
night to remember. Happy Holidays, JoJo Jack
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Hi Ron,
I just wanted to give you and all of the readers of DanceTalk
a very big and humble "thank you" for being voted All Time
Favorite Dancer... I'm really flattered and truly
honored. I'm lucky to have been around when the Hustle
exploded and to be part of a very unique class of dancers
that have really put there mark on this dance called the
Hustle...Eddie Vega, Billy Farjardo, Ricky Quintana, Floyd Chishom,
Ralphie Ramierez, Marie Torres, Debbie Ferro, Hector Barrios, Diane
Nardone, Roberto Pagan,
Lisa Nunsiella, Lordes Jones, Tony Marolda, Artie
Philips, Kenny Gonzalez, George Velaquez and Susan
Marolda. All of whom I've either competed against and/or
performed with...and through their level of dance and
competiveness they brought out the best in each other and
myself. Great dancers of whom I have a deep respect
and admiration for and after all of these years most of whom I can call
a friend. I'm lucky and grateful to have been in this class.
Since my return to dance over the last 16 months, I've really
been touched by the positive response of everyone. I have to
give a special thanks to Donna Desimone for making my return to dance
so much fun - she's a true pro and a great human being. I
also have to shout out to Diane Nardone, Lori Brizzi and Billy Farjardo
all of whom played a part in any recognition I've received.
Thanks Ron for the great work you do with DanceTalk. All the best to
you, your family and your readers for the upcoming New Year.
Thanks again. Keep dancing,
Derrick Allen
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Hi
Ron,
I recently just performed with my partner and my
company called New
York Express Entertainment in New York City with Martha Wash.
She truly is a fabulous women and a hard worker. It was a
pleasure that my company and I met her. I am looking forward to working
with her again.
Happy New Year!
Roberto
Pagan
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