"Self-acceptance is my refusal to be in an adversarial relationship with myself." - Nathaniel Branden
Self acceptance is crucial for dancers... especially dancing students. For how can we allow ourselves to learn unless we accept our mistakes? How many of us get mad at ourselves ....

World Salsa - 2006

Lindy Hop - Belt Flip

West Coast Swing demo

Mar 13th, 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

Mar 13, Tues - PA - Michael's Cafe, with DJ Mark playing the best dance music in the tri state area. Come out and celebrate Silvana Gallaghers birthday. No cover, free parking and the best dancers from 8:30PM to 12:30AM. Hustle, WCS and Latin in between. Hot new music featured from 10 to 11PM. Located near the PA racetrack/casino on Street Rd in Bensalem.  

Mar. 13, Tues - NY - HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE PARTY, 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 JOSE BOLIVAR,  $13 Includes ALL !   Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org or http://www.LIDance.orgg

Mar 14, 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 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 only $7(includes both socials)  dkndane@verizon.net 201 666 6224 Diane K Nardon - Social

Mar 14, 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.   3/14:   "St. Patty's HustleJam":  Wear green shirt or slacks & receive $2 off tonites admission!

Mar 16, Fri - PA “ STRICTLY BALLROOM  ST. PATRICKS DAY PARTY at La Luna Dance Studio Doors open at 7:45PM for complimentary dinner buffet (first come, first serve) 8:15PM “ Cha-Cha lesson with Gene LaPierre.  Irish dance demo at 10PM.  Ballroom dancing to MB Music DJs until 12:30AM. BYOB, cups & ice provided. Adm. 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

Mar16, Fri - NY - The Fever is Back, Luis & Mary Ann Rosa host at IBBG, 1100 Stewart Ave, Garden City, LI,  Every Third Friday of the Month, The Best in Hustle Classics, swing & salsa. DJs - Luis Rosa & Guest DJ Nelson Paradise Roman.  50/50 Raffle, Door Prize Raffle, Dance Performance by Robert Lawrence & Rosetta Varoula, also celebrating Yvette Rivera's birthday, call 718 352-0578 Latindanceconnection@yahoo.com, or http://www.latindanceconnection

Mar 17, Sat - FL - BON VOYAGE PARTY for the upcoming Hustle, Swing & Salsa Cruise at COCO LOCOS NIGHTCLUB in the Ramada Inn Hotel ”2nd Floor, 2275 St. Rd. 84,  Marina Mile Rd, Fort Lauderdale, 8PM to 11PM Mixed Music Format - 11PM to 2AM Latin Music Mix (cover charge $10)  light snacks!

Mar 17,  Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle every 3rd Saturday at 92nd St Y. Dance to Nelson "paradise" Roman from 9pm-2am hustle, salsa, WCS. 1395 Lexington Ave at 92nd St. Guest Instructor Roberto Pagan teaching workshops and doing a dance performance. Intermediate from 8-9pm and Advanced Hustle 9-10pm. $15 for one class or $20 for both plus $15 Admission includes free wine/cheese, snacks, beverages, coffee/cake & beg hustle lesson taught by Lori from 8-9pm loribrizzi@aol.com or 516 728-6101

Mar 17, AZ - BALLROOM BASH @ the ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE SCHOOL on 1210 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix, contact roni@dancewithchad.com or see website dancewithchad.com or call Dottie at 602 315 8262. Instructors Chad Lakridis and Various Guest Instructors like:  Danel y Maria Bastone, Jenell Maranto, Arte Phillips 7:30pm to 11pm $10 for the whole night! Music Mix of Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, East and WCS,  Tango, N.Y.Style Hustle

Mar 17,  Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle every 3rd Saturday at 92nd St Y $15 admission incl free wine and cheese, snacks and beverages, coffee and cake & beg hustle lesson taught by Lori from 8-9. Dance to Nelson "paradise" Roman from 9pm-2am hustle, salsa, WCS. 1395 Lexington Ave at 92nd St loribrizzi@aol.com or call Lori @ 516 728-6101.  This month's Guest Instructor will be Roberto Pagan.

March 18 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm...NEW LOCATION - 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 & Salsa - * 2 to 3 Int Hustle - Core Basics to Spins - * 3 to 4 Int/Adv Hustle - Something New & Danceable 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

March 18 - 25, 2007 HUSTLE, SWING AND SALSA CRUISE 2007 8th annual Dance Vacation-at-Sea, ~Sailing from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan to St. Thomas,   Virgin Islands to Casa De Campo to Grand Turks & back~ SUNDAY, 3PM to SUNDAY, 8am, an ISLAND ADVENTURE GETAWAY on Costas new MAGICA ? go cruising Italian-style along with DJ Nino Torre, DJ Johnny V, DJ  Vinny Munno, Diane Nardone, Lori Brizzi, Billy Marti, Gregory Harrison, Jose Solano, Bobby Ossias - MC Jeff Sandler - Event Organizer, Drew Axelrod - Co-Host, Caren Casper.! 754-246-2874 http://www.Hustlecruise.com

Mar 18, Sun - NJ - 100 % PURE HUSTLE with DJ Johnny "O", Always a great night at STARLIGHT. The best from the tri state area come together and hustle the night away. From8PM to Midnight.  Great music great company on a great floor.  $ 12 or $ 10 with pass or print out  STARLIGHT dance center  7 high street nutley nj 07110   973.235 9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

Mar 19, Mon - Dancing With The Stars returns to prime time TV.

Mar  20, Tues - PA - Michael's Cafe, with DJ Mark playing the best dance music in the tri state area. Come out and celebrate the birthdays of Ron Morrison and Big Al,   No cover, free parking and the best dancers from 8:30PM  to 12:30AM. Hustle, WCS and Latin in between. Hot new music featured from 10 to 11PM. Located near the PA racetrack/casino on Street Rd in Bensalem.  

Mar. 20, Tues - NY - ST. PATRICK'S DANCE PARTY , at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant & Lounge), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long Island NY, 7:30 to 11:30 PM, Wear GREEN to be eligible for Prize, Delicious Hot Buffet Dinner, SALSA Dance Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR,  SHOW,  $13 Includes ALL !   Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org or http://www.LIDance.org