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March 11 - 2008

Greetings!

This Weeks Highlights
Hustle Work Shop by Mark & Karen in Bay Shore - Sunday (3/16) 1-4 - info @ side

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PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer

In this issue
  • March 16 (Sun)
    --- - Hustle Work Shop - Mark & Karen
  • Ron's Dance Talk - 3-11-08 ------
  • Rambling Thoughts in the Zone ....
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - WCS - Salsa - Latin Adagio -------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------

  • Ron's Dance Talk - 3-11-08 ------

    Happy birthday wishes to Caren Casper,  Alex Skutza,  Silvana Gallagher, Donna DeLuca,  Ro Cataldi,  Scott Michielli,  Evie Roderer and  Stacy Haber.

    The incredible Eddie Vega passed away 16 years ago. He is hailed as one of the greatest dancers of our era. He is recognized with the life time achievement award on the Hustle Hall Of Fame. He is still missed today.

    Singer song writer Gregg Diamond passed away 19 years ago. Gregg was the brains behind many groups including Bionic Boogie and compiled a hit list including: Dance Little Dreamer and Risky Changes.

    Congratulations to dance pro Randy Atlas on his recent engagement to long time girlfriend Trish Warren. They met 5 yrs ago at IHSC in Miami.  No date has been set yet, as they are enjoying this next phase of their relationship. 

    Mark James is looking for Ballroom couples for bookings on 6 ships with principle caliber ballroom experience - Cha Cha, Jive, Quick step, Rumba & any other Latin Discipline. You must have total command of the stage. Please contact Mark - dannsirs@yahoo.com (DVD , Pictures/resumes)

    Another reality dance show....buckle your seat belts, "Step It Up & Dance" premiers on April 3rd, Thursday on the Bravo network. 12 dancers compete for the top spots.

    A new dance venue on Mondays, Hustle & Latin Mix with DJ Johnny 'O' starting March 31st, from 9-12 at Five Star Dance Studio in Flushing, NY,11354 See more details below.

    Baseball season hasn't even begun but Dave Moldover has already hit one out of the park. Mad Jam 2008 was off the hook. Congratulations to all the winners. More details in next weeks edition. 

    Don't miss the amateur dance contest this Friday in Long Island at Zachary's. A total of a thousand dollars in cash and prizes. Call Charlie to pre register to compete. 516 983 3913. http://www.zacharysny.com/

    Mark your calendars, July 4th to the 6th, Disco America returns to the Crown Plaza Hotel in King Of Prussia Pennsylvania. This will be the celebration of the 10 year anniversary. More details coming.  

    Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of fame this week. The duo wrote many hit songs like, "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine," sung by Lou Rawls, "Love Train" sung by the O'Jays, "Me & Mrs Jones" sung by Billy Paul, "Aint No Stoppin Us Now" and many more.

    Don't forget, next Monday on ABC, the return of "Dancing With The Stars."

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the Easterns. Visit the website for all the details and see more information below. http://www.BarryDurand.com

    Make it a great week,
    Ron

    The Easterns (Washington Dance Challenge)
     
    Twenty-one years and going strong, Barry Durand celebrates the Easterns, from May 8th to the 11th. Its a great mix of dancing from a seasoned pro. The annual event is held conveniently at the Hilton Washington Dulles - 1-800-Hiltons. Make sure you ask for the special $90 rate (mention Easterns). Dance Champion, Barry Durand has been at it for three decades. As a former 'Dance Fever' television champion, Barry has conquered many dance quests, as the publisher of his own national Dance magazine, he has been organizing dance competitions bringing dancers together from all over the USA. The competition has an extensive menu that offers dishes for every dance appetite. Swing, hustle, country, line dancing, ballroom, plus more. Always a fun, friendly atmosphere, your enjoy over 40 workshops, competitions, variety show, a great hotel setting with 2 ballrooms and the famous lobby dance floor and a talented staff. This years invited pros includes: Robert & Nicola Royston,  Silvana Gallagher, John Lindo, Billy Marti, Jason Barnes & Erica Berg, George Garcia, Ken Roesel, Brian Gallagher, Debbie Lynn,  Dave Moldover, Anthony Lee, Kevin Fitzhugh & Tamara Brown, Joyce Szili, Frank Glowczewskie, Tony & Shawn Nguyen, Lisa & Christopher Joe Shaupp, Dean & Dawn Garrish, Sam Arvidson,  Mona Arvidson,  Barry Durand , Rex & Rachel Jones, Sam & Denise Miller, John & Dee Soares, Alan Gaskell, Jeff and Lynn Bartholomew, Sam & Chris Wetzel Mal & Linda Zerden, Scott Blevins, Guyton Mundy, Brian Barakauskas, Lil Rob Glover, Pedro Machado, Wild Man Louie St George, Clive Stevens
    Zac Detweiler, Hot Pepper, Rona Kaye, Gail Smith, Rainy Dae, Raymond Crum, BJ Brown, Louie St. George, DJ Jam, Mike Kelly, Cassie Durand, Kelly Faust, Bruce Bryant, Sharon Roberts,
    Don't delay, its only one month away at the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel, .....register now at http://www.DanceEasterns.com , Events & Videos: http://www.BarryDurand.com http://www.MyDanceLesson.com
    If you can only get to one event this year, the Easterns has it all. 2008 Hustle Teacher Directory (part 2 of 3) - l Click here


    Rambling Thoughts in the Zone ....
    dove


    Every production of genius
    must be the production of enthusiasm.
    - Benjamin Disraeli


    Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------



    March 12 -  Wed --- DANCE - Matty T's every Wed for West Coast Swing. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713

    Wed --- Groups - Innovative Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm -- advance salsa 8pm - www.innovativedancesport.com

    March 13- Thurs --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516) 819-9016  7:30- 11:30  $14  819-9016  7:30- 11:30  $13

    Fri  --- Groups - George Maderski - 160 West Merrick Road  - InterFoxtrot- 8pm Inter Waltz - 9pm
     $15 each class, pay as you go, or $100 for 4 wks http://www.madhotdancing.com/

    March 14 - Fri --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS-Dance with me Studio - 262 Glen Head Rd. Glen Head, NY 11545 - (516) 819-9016 8pm-12 -$14

    dance March 16 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo
    - 1 - 4:45 pm - MEMORIAL HALL - 102 E main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY
    - CLICK HERE TO GO TO WORKSHOP - * 1 to 2 Brand New You asked for it - You got it - Newbie/ First Timers Starter Course - Basic Hustle - * 2 to 3 Int Hustle - Core Basics to Spins - * 3 to 4 Int/Adv Hustle - Something New & Dance able for All - * 4 to 4:45 Practice Session General Dancing - Mark & Karen, the 2 Instructors - will walk around answer questions - You can even Video the Review - Making Sure You Got It !! - Cost $10 for Beginner Class - $12 per class - Best Deal 2 Classes for $20 - Sign in Starts @ 12:40 - Singles & Couples Welcome - Call about DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $35

    March 16 - Sun --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS-588 Long Island Ave - (516) 819-9016  6pm-10pm  $13

    March 17 Mon -  March Groupsdancewk 3 of 5 - Mark James Instructor - 4 wks for $32
    102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - Group Classes
      - 7 - ChaCha & American Rumba - Adv Beg/Int'm
      - 8 - Street Salsa - Int'm - 20 min Salsa Shine Warm- up + Patterns + some Reuda Casino - 
       - Bay Shore
     - Singles & Couples Welcome
     - No Partner Needed - Call 516- 835-9996 - http://www.mjames.org/groups.html


    March 18  - Tues --- DANCE - Latin, WCS, Hustle Dance Mix by DJ CODY-
    56th Fighter Group Restaurant at Republic Airport  www.lidance.org/

    Tues --- DANCE - Hustle -
    IBBG Hustle   
    Future Zone Events

    April 5, Sat - Wantagh - The Dance Zone Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle  
    dance WCS Dance music
    with Mark James & Karen Lupo
    - + Show - New Look - Larger Floor + Fruit & Veggie Platters- Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 8:30 - 12:30 am
    - 3710 Woodbine Ave Long Island
    - (516) 835-9996 for directions
    - $14p/p - www.mjames.org/zone.html

    dance April 13,  Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 180 Commerce - Innovative Fitness, LI, NY LI, NY
    - CLICK HERE FOR MORE
    Learn AWESOME moves and TECHNIQUES that will DISPLAY yourself with CLASS AND STYLE!!
    - Info - Call 516-835-9996 -$15 - class for 1&half hrs
    - Sign in Starts @ 11:15 - Call about Hustle DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $35


    Video Gems - WCS - Salsa - Latin Adagio -------


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    Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------

    Click Below to Go to Ron's Dance Talk & Calendar


    March 16 (Sun)
    --- - Hustle Work Shop - Mark & Karen

    ----- 3/16 (Sun) - Hustle Work Shop - Mark & Karen's @ Bay Shore - 1 pm - 4 pm - Best Deal - 2 hrs for $20 - contact
    # - 516-835-9996

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