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Greetings!
This Weeks Highlights
are :
---- Check the listings below for PBS' America's Ballroom Challenge it is week # 5 of 5 - The Finals
---- Video Section in the Center of the
page - Int'l Latin, Salsa, Argentine Tango
---- Free iTunes Single @ bottom of
page - 1 new one per week
---- Thank you & Keep on Dancin' - Mark & Karen
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Happy Birthday wishes to
Riff, Donna DeSimone, DJ Rene
Hewett, Lorelei Lee,
Billy Fajardo and
Sara Jones.
One of the superstars of hustle continues to
WOW Hollywood. Franc.
"Perico" Reyes is busy directing,
producing new motion
pictures. Keep your eyes open for his two new
releases later this
year. The Ministers and Illegal Tender.
Franc was a Dance
Fever champion, headlined with the Disco
Dance Dimensions and is
credited with writing numerous # one dance
songs as well as the hit
motion picture "Empire."
Their on the road, check out DANCE SHOE
BOUTIQUE on
March 4, (every 1st Sunday of the Month)
Salseros Dance Studio, 2101
Orthodox St. Phila. PA, (215) 535-4388
3:00 -
6:00PM visa/mc/ cash only, March
17, Moorestown
Community Center, NJ, 7:00 -
10:00PM 856- 261- 1445
and on April 7, Peppermint
Club Plymouth
Meeting Mall, Pa, 7:00 - 10:00PM call
267- 984-1986
The New cast for Dancing with the
Stars The new
show kicks off Monday, March 19th with a 2
hour premier: Paulina
Porizkova - model married to Ric Ocasik of
the rock group the
Cars, Apolo Anto Ohno - gold medalist
skater, Joey Fatone -
pop group N'Sync, Lizza Gibbons -
former "Entertainment
Tonight" talk show host,
Clyde "the glide" Drexler - NBA star,
Laila Ali - female
boxer daughter of Muhammad Ali, Ian
Ziering - Beverly Hills
90210 star, Shandi Finnessey - 2004
Miss USA and game show
host, Billy Ray Cyrus - Singer and
actor, Vincent Pastore -
star from the Soprano's and Heather Mills -
separated from Paul
McCartney, she wears a prosthetic leg.
Check out the great new photos posted on the
Hustle Hall Of
Fame, many of the dance greats can now be
seen at the
official website. Visit regularly for new
photos and new members: http://www.hustlehalloffame.com
Dancing is going strong in
Connecticut. For lessons
and socials visit
http://www.swingshoes.net/
schedule-weekly.html#Tuesdays
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored
by Mad Jam,
the first big dance event for 2007. Lace up,
it takes place this coming
weekend. See you there. Read all about
it at http://www.atlanticdancejam.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
Dance At Sea
Break out of the cold, slip into a dance
event like no other. Its time
to board your dance vacation at sea. Join the
2007 Hustle, Swing
& Salsa Dance Cruise. Its just weeks away
and space is still
available for this luxury Caribbean Island
Adventure Dance Spring
Vacation. Take a look at the event's website
if you want
to see a preview of the ship's
"Grand Ballroom
Salon." Costa Cruise's has "five theme
nights" on this voyage
including a Formal Gala Night, Tropical
Night, Festa Italiana,
Mediterranean Night, and Toga Party Night.
This year's cruise has a
mixed-music format designed to accommodate
all styles of
dance. The dance activities schedule
will consist of nightly
socials, cocktail parties, fun contests,
instructor
exhibitions, dance mixers, some Pro-Ams, Jack
'n Jills, and pool
parties.
Over 200 dancers have already registered for
Costa's new Italian-style
megaship the "MAGICA". The current
confirmed staff members
are: Deejays, Nino Torre (Hustle &
Salsa), Johnny V (Hustle
& Salsa) and Vinny Munno (Ballroom
& Swing) -
Dance Instructors, Diane Nardone, Lori
Brizzi, Billy Marti, Jose
Solano, Bobby Ossias - MC Jeff Sandler -
Event Organizer, Drew
Axelrod - Co-Host, Caren Casper -
Videographer, Gregory Harrison. More
to be announced.
For more information please visit http://www.HustleCruise.com
and for reservations please
call Sunburst Travel at 954-431-7771. Dance
program questions: call
Drew at 754-246-2874.
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Dancing With God
A poem to share, courtesy of Nina Rosado,
Bayside NY
When I meditated on the word Guidance, I
kept seeing "dance"
at the end of the word. I remember reading
that doing God's will is a
lot like dancing. When two people try to
lead, nothing feels right. The
movement doesn't flow with the music, and
everything is quite
uncomfortable and jerky. When one
person realizes that, and
lets the other lead, both bodies begin to
flow with the music. One
gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to
the back or by pressing
Lightly in one direction or another. It's as
if two become one body,
moving beautifully. The dance takes
surrender, willingness, and
attentiveness from one person and gentle
guidance and skill from the
other. My eyes drew back to the word
Guidance. When I saw "G: I thought
of God, followed by "u" and "i". "God, "u"
and "i" dance." God, you,
and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to
trust that I would get
guidance about my life. Once again, I became
willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's
blessings and mercies be upon you
on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God as God abides in you.
Dance together with God,
trusting God to lead and to guide you through
each season of your life.
This prayer is powerful and there is nothing
attached. If God has done
anything for you in your life,
please share this message with someone else,
for prayer is one of the
best gifts we can receive. There is no cost
but a lot of rewards; so
let's continue to pray for one another.
And I Hope You Dance
Retail sales in February 1976
Here are the top selling dance records based
on sales in New York, 31
years ago.
1) I Love Music - The O'Jays
2) Change (makes you want to hustle) Yamboo
3) Peace pipe - BT express
4) Let Me Be the #1 - Dooley Silverspoon
5) Date With The Rain - Frankie Gee
6) Love to Love you Baby - Donna Summer
7 - 10 @ website
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Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach
with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes...
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Feb 27 -
Tues --- DANCE
- Latin, WCS, Hustle
Dance Mix by DJ CODY 7:30 PM - Door Prizes & Surprize- HOT
Salsa &
Latin
w/salsa Dance Lessons by Jose - $12 - Includes Dance Lessons a
Delicious HOT & COLD & Buffet Dinner - Located at CLUB
56 -
56th Fighter Group Restaurant at Republic Airport, Rte 110 (between
Conklin St. & Rte 109), East Farmingdale NY (631-694-8280)
Info:
Long Island Dance Connection 631-744-7777 - Info@LIDance.org - Singles
& Couples Welcome !! LIDance.org
Feb 27, Tues ---
DANCE
- NY
- Hustle - IBBG 1100 Stewart Ave. Garden
City Exit
M3W off Meadowbrook Pkwy 9 PM Admission $7
Tues
--- GroupsSil Amer Rhythm @ 7pm - Stephanie
Falciano. Simone Dance and Fitness Center, 4150 Merrick Road,
Massapequa, LI. 516.809.6878
www.sdafc.com for more
information.
Tues
--- Groups
- Innovative Fitness - latin core technique 12
noon & 6pm - $5 per person 180 Commerce Dr Hauppauge -
516-885-5740
innovativedancesport.com
Wed
--- Groups
- Innovative Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm - $5 per
person -- advance salsa 8pm - $5 per person 180 Commerce Dr Hauppauge -
516-885-5740 innovativedancesport.com
Feb 28
- Wed --- DANCE
-
Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray - Sons of
Italy, Deer Park,
LI, NY -
Wednesday 7:30-11:30 - Presents Ballroom & Latin
Dancing - $12 p/p - includes Hot Buffet - Cake - 1 Beverage - Coffee -
Tea - Son's of Italy - 2075 Deer Park Ave,- Deer Park, LI, NY - Door
Prizes, Large Dance Floor - Door Prizes -
Info & Reser - DJ Ray - 516-334-2474 - 613-586-3928
Feb 28
- Wed --- TV - Amer
Ballroom Challenge - Click
below to view Airdates Episode 5 of 5 - The Finals -
repeated on Sat http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/
ballroomchallenge/
March 1
- Thurs --- DANCE
-
Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS,
Mirelle's, 170 Post
Ave.
Westbury, LI - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Husle, WCS -
7:30pm to 11:30pm - 1/2 hour CHACHA Dance lesson at 7:30pm
w/Louis ** Great
Hot Buffet, State of the art sound system, Large dance floor, AC, Door
Prizes, Cash Bar. Adm.$14pp ** For more info call
Louis at (516) 819-9016
Thurs
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Groups - Innovative Fitness - couples only salsa - 8pm -
$10 per person 180 Commerce Dr Hauppauge - 516-885-5740 www.innovativedancesport.com
March 2
- Fri ---
DANCE
-
Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray - Polish
American Hall - Fridays 730 PM -
Presents Ballroom & Latin Dancing - ad=$12 - 5 Pulaski Place,
Port Washington, LI, NY - Assort Refreshments, Bagels, Coffee, Tea
& Cake -
Door Prizes, Large Dance Floor - 50/50 Raffle - Info & Res - DJ
Ray -
516-334-2474 or Hall - 516-883-5553 - Singles & Couples Welcome
!!
March
2 -
Fri --- DANCE - FREE
OPEN HOUSE - GROUPS - Jorge
Maderski' - American Legion Post 1282, 160 W Merrick Rd, LI,
NY - 7 - 9 pm Viennese Waltz - Beginners & Int'm - Emphasis
Balance, Posture, Lead & Follow - Info Jorge Maderski
917-282-2589 * Group Lessons - Practise party with general dancing and
healthy refreshments (9 - 11p.m.) - Admission to party only is $10 :
7-9 group is free - Please always Call to Confirm - or E-Mail,
dancing_lane@yahoo.com * http://www.geocities.com/
dancing_lane/ - Singles & Couples Welcome !!
Fri ---
Group Classes
- Innovative Fitness - latin core technique - 12 noon - $5 per person
180 Commerce Dr Hauppauge - 516-885-5740
www.innovativedancesport.com
March 2
- Fri ---
DANCE
-
Smooth Street Ballroom - 8pm - $15 per
person, food,
dancing, spacious 3000 sq ft maple floor, soaring cathedral ceilings,
and the best International Ballroom music by DJ Louis DelPrete - Don't
miss our first "Mostly International" social starting at 8pm, then
after 10:30pm, a mix of Salsa, Hustle and WCS - Visit http://
www.smoothstreetballroom.com
for directions or details or call Stefany at 516 829-1100 - Singles
& Couples Welcome !!
March 3 - Sat ---
DANCE
- Huntington
Arthur Murray Dance
Center, LI, NY - Sat 8pm-12am pm Ballroom Dancing - Hosted
James & Carrie Hamm - Comp lesson by James - Lesson starts at
8pm - Dancing at 8:30pm - Great mix of Ballroom and Latin Dance music,
Large beautiful wood floor, Refreshments, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle -
$14pp - 326 Walt Whitman rd. (Rt. 110) - The Whitman Plaza building -
(Next to the Walt Whitman Mall) - Suite LL100 on the Lower Level -
Seating is limited res suggested - For more info please call - James
(516) 662-3639, or The Studio (631) 547-5678 - Singles &
Couples Welcome !!
March 4
- Sun ---
Groups - Jorge Maderski' Groups - Smooth St
Studios, LI, NY - 917-282-2589 - 855 Middle Neck Road (Huske Hall),
Great Neck, N.Y - Argentine Tango Workshops every Sunday 1-3p.m.
(beg essentials to fancy schmancy) $25 per person, refreshments
included. Call to confirm (516) 829 - 1100 or (917) 282 -
2589
Lessons - Please always Call to Confirm - or E-Mail,
dancing_lane@yahoo.com * www.geocities.com/
dancing_lane/
 March 5
- Mon --- New Groups -
Ultimate Dance Zone, Inc - Mark James Instructor - 102 E
Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - March 5, 12, 19, 26- Group Classes
**7:00 - East Coast Swing & Bolero ** 8:00 -
Club Salsa - Int'm - 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 - www.mjames.org/
groups.html
Mon ---
Groups -
Innovative Fitness - beginner
swing 7pm - $5 per
person --
beginner salsa 8pm - $5 per person 180
Commerce Dr Hauppauge - 516-885-5740
www.innovativedancesport.com
March 7
- Tues --- DANCE
- Latin, WCS, Hustle
Dance Mix by DJ CODY 7:30 PM - Door Prizes & Surprize- HOT
Salsa &
Latin
w/salsa Dance Lessons by Jose - $12 - Includes Dance Lessons a
Delicious HOT & COLD & Buffet Dinner - Located at CLUB
56 -
56th Fighter Group Restaurant at Republic Airport, Rte 110 (between
Conklin St. & Rte 109), East Farmingdale NY (631-694-8280)
Info:
Long Island Dance Connection 631-744-7777 - Info@LIDance.org - Singles
& Couples Welcome !! www.LIDance.org
 March 10 - Sat --- DANCE
- Ultimate Dance Zone,
Inc- Wantagh Jewish
Center, Wantagh - Enjoy an evening of Latin - Ballroom - Hustle - WCS -
Dance music with, at the beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center, Mark James *
Demonstrations TBA ??? * 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
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Feb 27, Tues - NY - IBBG, (International
Buffet, Bar
& Grill) 10 Year Anniversary Party for
IBBG and we will also be
celebrating Susan Bloom & Donna
DeSimone's birthdays 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
Feb. 27, 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 HOSE
BOLIVAR, 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/
Feb 27, Tue - PA - Michael's Cafe,
the
Tuesday party
is back, no cover, free parking, dancing from
8PM till 12:30AM to the
sounds of DJ Mark, hot new releases played
from 10 to 11PM, hustle,
wcs, latin...come where the best dancers go
in the tri state area.
Street Rd, Bensalem
Feb 28, Wed - NJ - Diane K Nardone
presents DKN
Dance at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple
Ave Fairlawn, 7:30 - 8:30
Beg. Refresher Course with Tony 8:30 to 9:15
1st half of social DJ Dave
Muzzi 9:15 “ 10:15 Inter. / Adv.
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)
dkndane@verizon.net 201
666 6224 http://www.dkndance.com
***We will
be celebrating Dans birthday tonight
Feb 28, Wed - NJ - Westie
Wednesday! Rob
& Sheila's weekly WCS lessons and
dance at the Atrium in Pennsauken,
6:30-7:30-Level
I. Learn, improve or role reversal. All
levels can benefit!!
7:30-7:45-we play music for all
students for practice
and warm up 7:45-8:45-Level II.
Inter/Adv. must know your 6
& 8 count basic patterns -boost your
dance skills while
expanding your dance vocabulary. 8:45-11:30-A
night of swing with DJ
Rob and the Del Val dancers!! $5. http://
www.robandsheiladance.com
or email Sheila at bpurkey@yahoo.com
Feb 28, 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.
2/28/07: "2 for $15 admission: YOU
& and NEW friend
MUST show up TOGETHER!!!
March 1-
4th, MadJam ,
2007. Fifth Annual Mid Atlantic
Dance
jam returns to Virginia. Dave Moldover hosts
a weekend of competitions,
workshops, parties and social
dancing. $15,000 in cash and
prizes. All star staff: Jordan Frisbee,
Tatiana Mollmann, Kyle Redd,
Sarah Vann Drake, Jason Colacino, Katie
Boyle, Brian & Silvana
Gallagher, Jenn Lyons, Arte Phillips, Donna
Boyle, Ron Bess, Keith
Gussoni, Celeste Pfefferle, Danny McGee,
Jamison Kilburn, Debbie
Ramsey, Bill Cameron, John Festa, Diane
Nardone, Heidi Groskreutz,
Lori Brizzi, DJ's Bobbi Gerard &
Nino Torre.....Book
your room now and register on line for this
weekend event http://www.atlanticdancejam.com
Mar 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, HUSTLE
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
Mar 2, Fri - NY - Latin, Ballroom &
California Mix
Social, 8pm until ?? $15 per person. New
space in historic Huske Hall,
3,000 square foot dance floor. DJ Louis Del
Prete at the turntables.
Intern. Ballroom & Latin social dancing
8:30-10:30pm, Hustle,
Salsa & WCS 10:30pm- ??? Free group
Intern. Waltz
class at 8pm. Free hot & cold buffet!
Smooth Street Ballroom,
855 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck,
516.829.1100 or visit http://
www.smoothstreetballroom.com
Mar 2, Fri - PA “ SALSA FRIDAYS
PHILADELPHIA ALL-STARS PARTY at La Luna Dance
Studio Doors open at 8:30
for complimentary dinner buffet (first come,
first serve) 9:00PM
“ Salsa lesson with Victor Colon.
Special
performances by Philadelphia All-Stars
instructors and Al &
Karla Espinoza from Los Angeles!! Latin
dancing to DJ Miguel
Lebron until 2:00AM. BYOB, cups & ice
provided. Admission is
$12 ($10 La Luna Members, Free La Luna
Platinum members) 4610 Bensalem
Blvd. Bensalem, 215-638-0418
info@lalunadancetsudio.com http://www.lalunadancestudio.com
Mar 3, Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's MILLENNIUM
HUSTLE
1st Saturdays at IL Campanello Come have
dinner and...pay only $10 for
admission and participate in the music
"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
Mar 5, Mon - NY - DanceSport, the
hottest
hustle party with a beautiful new 15,000 sq
ft space and state of the
arts sound system. Visit the new location
at 22 West 34th
street. Come join Paul Pellicoro every Monday
night for the hottest,
longest running hustle party. Next to the
Empire State Building, Bet
5th & 6th Aves.) DJ's Donnie Sheilds and
Nelson "Paradise"
Roman spin. http://www.dancesport.com/
March 8 -
11, Big Apple
Hustle/swing Championships This
years
comp will feature special Pro/am
divisions in both hustle and
Swing. This is the first leg of the Grand
Prix. A fully sanctioned
UCWDC qualifying event. Placement points will
be awarded. Staff
includes: Sam & Mona Arvidson, Bob Bahrs,
Brian Barakauskas,
Jeff Bartholomew, Ronnie DeBenedetta &
Brandi Northrup, Parker
Dearborn and Jessica Cox, Anthony DeRosa,
Barry Durand, Dean &
Dawn Garrish, Dave Getty, Heidi Groskreutz,
Rex Jones, John Knapp
& Meredith Stead, John Lindo, Diane K.
Nardone, Debbie Paulhus,
Robert & Nicola Royston, Shawn Swaithes
& Donna
Bonham, John & Dee Soares, Kathy
St. Jean &
Randy Deats, Cody Melin, Roberto Pagan and
Mike Wagner. At the
Doubletree Hotel located at Newark
Airport 1000 Spring
Street, Elizabeth, NJ 1-908-436-4600 http://
www.bigapplecountrydance.com/
Mar 8, 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,
HUSTLE 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
Mar 9, Fri - PA “ SALSA FRIDAYS
PHILADELPHIA ALL-STARS PARTY at La Luna Dance
Studio Doors open at 8:30
for complimentary dinner buffet (first come,
first serve) 9:00PM
“ Salsa lesson with Victor Colon.
Special
performances by Philadelphia All-Stars
instructors and Al &
Karla Espinoza from Los Angeles!! Latin
dancing to DJ Miguel
Lebron until 2:00AM. BYOB, cups & ice
provided. Admission is
$12 ($10 La Luna Members, Free La Luna
Platinum members) 4610 Bensalem
Blvd. Bensalem, 215-638-0418
info@lalunadancetsudio.com http://www.lalunadancestudio.com
Mar 9, Fri - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE,
WCS, at
DEER PARK V.F.W.588 Long Island Ave. Deer
Park, Long Island, Presented
by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM to 12:00AM,
Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit
& Veg.Platter! 40 Min. Dance Lesson
starting at 8:00w/Louis.
State of the art sound system, Air
Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50
Raffle,Cash Bar, Admission $13, call Louis
for more info or
directions-(516) 819 - 9016
March 10, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone
Enjoy an evening
of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music
with Mark James & Karen Lupo at the
beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center, 8:30 - 12:30
am - 3710 Woodbine Ave.
Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions -
$14p/p - Rueada Show - http://www.mjames.org/zone.html
- dannsirs@yahoo.com -
http://www.mjames.org
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