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Greetings!
This Weeks Highlights
----Spotlight on Billy Marti
--------Read more in Ron's Dance Talk
----Video Gems - Salsa, WCS &
Waltz
----Congratulations to Louis Del Prete
--------5 yr Anniv - Check Calendar
----Night to Remember #2
--------Mike Rodriguez - Sponsor on right
----Congratulations to Chuck Fetta
--------The new Social Dance Calendar Owner
----New April Groups
--------on the right
----iTunes Freebie @ bottom
------------Keep in dancing Mark
&
Karen
PS - Always Call to Check - usual disclaimer
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Happy Birthday wishes to Mike Reher,
Deano
"Dino" Georgio,
Jesus Tomazo, Judy Secoda and
Christine
Mayor.
Dancing with the Moms, visit the
website for details
on how to take part. Visit the site for the
Good Morning America Show
at
http://www.ABC.com
One of the most successful and popular DJs of
the dance era, Nicky
Siano has released a new record, Power Of
Love - featuring
Arline Burton. Visit his site at
http://www.axisofdance.com
Second time around, Joey Commentucci
is having
arthroscopic surgery on March 30th for a torn
meniscus in his right
knee. It is the same knee he had
surgery on 18 months ago. We
hope to see him back in action for Disco
America this summer.
New photos from:
Silvana Gallaghers birthday bash
courtesy of Fred,
http://www.fredf.fotki.com/silvana07/silvana07020.html
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Ron Morrison's birthday bash -
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8FYuW7Rw5ZJ0
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Big Al courtesy of Scott
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/pictures?a=67b0de21b32b1e2ac429&sid=8FYuW7Rw5ZMg
We had an abundance of letters in response to
our feature - Meeting
Mr/Miss right. They are insightful, witty
and from the heart.
Thank you to all those that wrote. We
apologize that we could not
publish all the letters. See some of them
below.
A new venue for WKTU DJ/mixologist Jenny
Costa,
every Thursday night at Long Islands newest
super pub "Lily Flanigans",
located at 345 Deer Park Ave. Babylon, NY
http://www.lilyflanaganspub.com/
631-539-0816
Did you vote for Brian Fortuna and
Shandi Finnessey
on Dancing With the Stars?
Support our local dancer and tune in on
Monday & Tuesday nights
for the show.
http://abc.go.com
This coming weekend there are a number of
charity events
and fund raisers. Please support these great
dances. They are all for
important causes and they need your help. See
all the details below.
A big 50th birthday bash takes place on May
6th, Sunday evening at
Swing City in Tampa Florida for Bobby
O, some of
the guest DJs include Frank Pellici, Dennis
Amato, DJ Barry, Bobby from
Tampa and Nino Torre from Virginia. Details
below.
Next week in DanceTalk®, part 2 of the
Hustle Teacher
Directory.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored
"Swing Dance
America" taking place in Milwaukee, April
26-29, 2007. A
weekend of Swing, Hustle and more. Come join
Glenn Miller as he bring
the finest to Wisconsin. See more details below.
http://swingdanceamerica.com/
Make it a great week,
Ron
'Spot Light'
Billy Marti
Whether you're at a dance social or major
competition, this hustle
dancer jumps in and out of the limelight at
the drop of a hat. His
charisma and high energy instantaneously
grabs your attention.
He truly has hustle DNA, mixing street dance,
jazz and ballet into one.
Billy Marti, AKA "Prince Of Hustle," is the
unsung hero in the hustle
community.
Billy is old school but on the cutting edge,
(let me rephrase that),
the bleeding edge of contemporary hustle
dancing. His exciting, crisp
style of hustle is high energy: classic with
long lines and eye
catching speed. He gets noticed and it's
created a buzz with flocks of
students attending his advanced level class
at Stepping Out dance
studio in NYC. Billy not only performs and
competes but loves to share
his love for dancing with others.
He has created the first "Central Station
Dance" event taking place
April 27th at Stepping Out. His mission: to
give back to fellow
dancers, help nurture new enthusiastic
dancers while expressing his
passion for the hustle.
Billy started dancing at the age of 18. He
first attended the "Phil
Black Dance Studio" in New York City thanks
to a work/study program.
With great interest he quickly mastered the
fundamentals of dance and
within a year realized he had found what
would be his life's
passion. As his repertoire expanded to
include other forms
such as ballet so did his experience with
other dance studios like
"Broadway Dance Center," THEATRE DANCE AND
STEPS. Within a
year, Bill was hired with his first dance
partner, Nancy Melius to
perform in Israel as a "Fame" dancer with
Robert Guillaume and Albert
Hague. During that same year, Billy was a
featured performer in Evelyn
'Champagne' King's video entitled
"Action". Billy then
performed in New York's first dance fashion
show for LA Crasia gloves
with Artie Phillips and Nancy Melius.
Continuing on the professional
dance circuit, Billy performed a solo spot
with Jennifer Lopez in a
promotional feature for Chess King
clothing. He earned
additional professional credits by dancing in
major nightclubs with
"Freestyle's" singing artists "Corina,
"Fascination," and
"Giggles." Over the years, Billy also
toured with "Compania
Folklorica Latina," a national dance company
in which he received
thousands of letters from adoring fans. This
tireless dancer has
accumulated quite a resume in films and TV
including ,"Funny
Valentine," "Alphabet City," "WB11 Morning
News" and "FOX 5
News."
One night, when while watching a competition
at a nightclub, Billy was
inspired when he discovered his new love for
hustle theater......More @ Site
Letters to the Editor (some of the
feedback from 'meeting
Mr/Miss right)
Hi Ron,
My opinion on finding your soulmate on the
dance floor. I
absolutely know you can find your soulmate on
the dance floor as I
have. And you can dance professionally with
that person as I
do. Whether it will work or not has
nothing to do with
dancing or the scene. It has to do with
wha.......
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After a while you learn
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Between holding a hand
And sharing a life.
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March
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 - $13 - 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 -
http://www.lidance.org/
- Singles &
Couples
Tues
--- Group Classes BALLROOM CLASSES - With
Morris - LESSONS $7.00/pp *Private
Lessons - Info, call Morris at 631-842-0295
Tues
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Groups - Innovative Fitness - latin
core technique 12 noon & 6pm - $5
per person 180 Commerce Dr Hauppauge -
516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
March 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
Wed ---
Groups - Innovative
Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm - $5 per person
-- advance salsa 8pm - $5
per person 180 Commerce Dr Hauppauge -
516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
March 29 -
Thurs
--- 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 West Coast Swing 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
March 30 -
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 !
Fri ---
Groups - Innovative Fitness - latin core
technique - 12 noon - $5 per person 180
Commerce Dr Hauppauge -
516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
Fri ---
Groups - Jorge
Maderski' - American Legion Post 1282, 160 W
Merrick Rd, LI, NY - March
9, 16, 23, 30 is Vienese Waltz from 8 to 10
pm - Beginners & Int'm
- Emphasis Balance, Posture, Lead &
Follow - Info Jorge Maderski
917-282-2589 * Group Lessons - Please always
Call to Confirm - or
E-Mail, dancing_lane@yahoo.com * *
http://www.geocities.com/dancing_lane/-
Singles & Couples Welcome !!
Fridays
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Groups - Innovative Fitness - Salsa
Couples - 12 noon - $10 per couple - only
couples - 180 Commerce Dr Hauppauge -
516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
March
31 -
Sat --- DANCE - Evening to
Remember # 2 -
Mike Rodriguez - 7pm - 12 midnight - Evening
to Remember 2 semi formal
dinner dance/ with show - Island Hills
Country Club - Sayville NY -
tickets $55 per person reservations a must
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
"Singles & Couples Welcome !!
March 31 - Sat --- DANCE
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5 YR
ANNIV
PARTY - Louis Del
Prete - Ballroom, Latin, Hustle, WCS, Deer
Park VFW, 588 Long Island
Ave. Deer Park, LI - 8:00pm to 12:00am - **
Presented by Louis Del
Prete. - 1/2 hour SALSA Dance lesson at
8:00pm w/Louis
**Coffee, Tea, Cake & Bagels, Great Show
- Pasha & Inna!! State
of the art sound
system, Large dance floor, Air conditioned,
Door Prizes. Adm.$15pp **
For more info call Louis at (516)819-9016
louisdelprete@yahoo.com
April 1 - Sun ---
Groups
- Jorge Maderski' - Smooth St Studios 1 - 3
pm Argentine Tango - 855
Middle Neck Road (Huske Hall) great Neck, NY
- Info Jorge Maderski
917-282-2589 * Group Lessons - Practise -
Please always Call to Confirm
- or E-Mail, dancing_lane@yahoo.com *
http://www.geocities.com/dancing_lane/
- Singles & Couples Welcome !!
April
2 
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Mon --- Groups -
Ultimate Dance Zone, Inc - Mark James
Instructor - 102 E Main St, Bay
Shore, LI, NY - Mon - April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Group Classes **7:00 to
8:00 - East Coast Swing & Bolero - Int'm
** 8:00 to 9:00 - Club
Salsa - Int'm - Adv** -5 wks - $40 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
Mon ---
DANCE -
Matty T's every Monday night for West Coast
Swing. Open dancing at 7PM.
Beg lesson starts at 7:30 PM (open dancing
from 8 PM to 8:30 PM) and
intermediate lesson at 8:30 PM. Open dancing
with a California mix of
music from 9 PM until 11:00 PM - Cost: $10.00
- Matty T's is on Commack
Rd. in Deer Park. Take LIE to exit 52 south
(Commack Rd). Follow
Commack Rd for several miles, Matty T's is on
the right side (West side
of the road - Any questions call Ellen at 631
979-0713
Mon ---
Groups - Innovative
Fitness - beginner swing 7pm - $5 per
person -- beginner
salsa 8pm - $5 per person 80 Commerce
Dr Hauppauge -
516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
April
3
- 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 - $13 - 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 -
http://www.lidance.org/
- Singles &
Couples
- Singles & Couples
Tues --- Groups -
Innovative
Fitness - latin core technique 12
noon & 6pm - $5 per person 180 Commerce
Dr Hauppauge - 516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
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Mar 27, Tues - PA -
Michael's Cafe,
with
DJ Mark playing the best dance music in the
tri state area. Come out
and celebrate the birthdays 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. 27, 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.org
Mar 27, 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 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 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
http://www.dkndance.com
Mar 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.
3/28: "2 for $15 admission:
You &
a NEW friend must show up together for this
admission!
Mar 29, 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, WEST
COAST SWING 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!
Mar 30, Fri - NJ - DKN Monthly Dance
&
lesson at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 N
Maple Ave,
Fairlawn, 8:00 to 9:00 WCS lesson, 9:00
to 1:00 Hustle WCS
& More mixer with DJ Dave Muzii. CASH BAR
please do not bring
any drinks of ay kind into the hall. Coffee
and cake and lite snacks
will be served. Contact Diane for more info
201 666 6224
dkndance@verizon.net or visit our website
http://www.dkndance.com
Mar 30, Fri - PA “ FREE SALSA FRIDAYS
DANCE PARTY
at La Luna Dance Studio 9:00PM “Salsa
lesson with Sonya
Elmore. Latin dancing to DJ Miguel
Lebron until
2:00AM. BYOB, cups & ice
provided. FREE
Admission!!! Membership Specials! Door Prizes
& Giveaways! 4610
Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, 215-638-0418
info@lalunadancetsudio.com
http://www.lalunadancestudio.com
Mar 31, Sat - Pa - Bucks County Special
Olympics
Dance/fundraiser From 7 to 12 PM
with a live band,
dance exhibitions inclduing Brian Gallagher,
Danielle Odher, Jeff
Gessner, Lisa Ciao, Lauren and Ron Bess
.... Tickets are only
$40.00 which includes food, beer, wine and
soda. The Bucks County
Special Olympics helps special children,
young adults and adults in the
community. For tickets contact Lisa at
mslisaciao@comcast.net
Mar 31, Sat - NJ - Hurricane Katrina
Fundraiser -
7:30 pm to 11pm at the Nash Dancenter in
Randolph, This is a dance to
benefit the Leap of Faith children's dance
school in St. Bernard
Parish, Louisiana. All profits will be used
to help rebuild the school
and purchase supplies/materials for the
children. Two rooms for
dancing! (Ballroom and California
Mix) Dance
Hosts!! Entertainment! Call (973)
328-7979 to
purchase your tickets and be part of this
memorable event.
Tickets $30 in advance; $40 at the door (cash
or credit card)
Mar 31, Sat - NJ - Roberto Pagans BIG BASH
12
California Mix Hustle, WCS, Salsa.....Special
Guest Donna Boyle for
Workshop/Lesson. Roberto & Junior
co. performing
& Professional Show TBA.
Refreshments, light snacks,
Music By DJ DENNIS MATERA,
http://www.djdennismusic.com
, $15
Lesson & Party, Lesson from 8:00 to
9:00PM. Dance
party follows, The Legendary Pioneer Club,
209 Jefferson Avenue,
Hasbrouck Heights, 201- 600-3152 or DJDennis
at 973-768-2168.
Mar 31, Sat - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN,
HUSTLE, WCS, 5
YR ANNIV PARTY at Deer Park V.F.W. 588 Long
Island Ave. Deer Park, Long
Island,11729 Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE,
8:00PM to 12:00AM, Coffee,
Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter! Great
Show featuring PASHA
& INNA 40 Min. SALSA Dance Lesson
starting at 8:00w/Louis.
State of the art sound system, Air
Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50
Raffle,Cash Bar, Admission $15, call Louis
for more info(516) 819 - 9016
April 1, Sun - NJ - Care To Dance
dance fundraiser
benefiting Your ReSource, Inc., a nonprofit
human service,
environmental organization. Suzanne Patterson
Center, Stockton St.,
Princeton, from 4-9pm. Social dancing &
great food, Dance pros
to perform & 'chance to dance,'
attendees can
purchase tickets to dance with the pros:
Hazel & Tybaldt ,
Diane Nardone, John Festa, John Lindo,
Candace Woodward-Clough, Donna
Boyle, Jose Diaz, Brian Gallagher, Glenn
& Georgeanne Valis,
Rob & Sheila, Barbara Capaldi...
Silent auction.
Advance tickets $35; at door $45. Bring a
cell phone, PDA, camera or
pager in need of recycling.
http://www.yourresourcenj.org,
cjfdanceworks@gmail.com or
glaplaca@yourresourcenj.org
April 1, Sun - NJ - 100% Pure Hustle
with Johnny
"O", from 8 pm - midnight...at least. Always
a great night at
STARLIGHT. The best from the tri state area
come together and hustle
the night away. Great music great
company on a great floor. $
12 or $ 10 with pass or print out STARLIGHT
dance center 7
high street nutley, 973.235 9835
http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/
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