Wishing everyone a happy and safe Easter and Passover

Happy Birthday wishes to Nino Torre,  Bill Poulter,  Shari Kahn Miller,
singer extrordianire Carol "Doctors Orders" Douglas,  Cheryl Highwarden,  Jose Salono,  Brian Winokur,  Tom Banner  and  Lisa Abelson. 

New York dancer Susan Perla was recently diagnosed with bone cancer and is undergoing treatment at NYU Medical Center. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. You can send cards to:  235 West 102nd St. #1 New York, NY 10025.

Pictures from the Boston Tea Party dance comp, courtesy of Erik Novoa, visit the site at http://www.swingshoes.net/main.html

Now's the time to get down in the trenches and get ready for Bobbi Petri's FOURTH HUSTLE BOOTCAMP, on Sunday, April 15th.  The Bootcamp starts at 12:00 noon, and you can attend all or any of three Workshop sessions which include FOUR levels of classes running simultaneously.  Two classes per session, three sessions, four levels -- that's 24 TOTAL workshops (choose as many as 6 throughout the day).  Advance registration is strongly recommended.  Dinner is available with advanced registration/payment, and an all-night Hustle Party will follow the workshops.  It will be the biggest and best Bootcamp yet!  We are expecting several guest instructors, and DJ Nelson "Paradise" Roman will be spinning for the "after-party."  An early bird discount is available if you pay by Sunday, April 8th.  Get back on top of your game and sign up for Bootcamp. There is something for everybody. Call (917) 566-3445 or 516 358-4099. Email dhdanceteacher@aol.com  See more details below.

Don't miss the twirl girl on her triumphant return to the Delaware Valley area. Jenn Lyons brings her hot dance style to the Philly area. She turned it up at MadJam, don't miss this WCS superstar on April 13th and 14th. See more below.

He needs your votes: Brian Fortuna is a Latin dancer from Haddon Heights, NJ, a graduate from Camden Catholic. He teaches at his mother's studio in Collingswood. Brian started dancing professionally at 14. Aside from winning dance competitions like the 2003 North American Amateur Latin Championships & the 2005 Imperial Dancesport Championships, he has appeared in the motion picture, The Aviator and in the television show, South Beach. Vote Monday night at http://www.abc.go.com

We hope you enjoy the second part of the 2007 Hustle Teacher Directory. The entire listing can be seen at the website http://www.mjames.org/ronbess.html
Did we miss you? If you were not included please forward your teaching information to Mark James (dannsirs@yahoo.com)  for inclusion in the Hustle Teacher Directory website.


This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Bobbi Petri's Bootcamp, on April 15th, the place to get down and dirty & brush up on all your hustle steps. Read all about it below  http://www.mydanceevent.com/LessonDetail.aspx?EventID=4

Next Week, (holidays) DanceTalk will not go out until mid week. Make it a great week,
Ron 

Swing Dance America

One of the most anticipated dance events of the year is just weeks away.
Swing Dance America takes place April 26 - 29th. But you must act now.  The
block of Hotel rooms for Thursday night are just about sold out. Visit the website for details and availability. There is a team challenge and a search for the best. 
Team Challenge - What region, Club, Group, or part of the country has the best dancers today?  Any Club, Any Region, Any State or States, Any Group can form a Team to compete for the Team Trophy. Points are split if the winning dancers pair up from different Teams, Clubs, States, or Regions.  
Hustle Dance Party in Hustle Room...

You Fill My Days You fill my days with sunshine to know I can spend on someone sweet and ear like you to be my friend and I hope it makes your days a little brighter too just knowing you can count on...

John Lindo and Deborah Szekely - WCS

Salsa - 1 legged dancer

Sexy Moves by Alex Da Silva

April 3, Tues - PA - Michael's Cafe, with DJ Mark playing the best dance music in the tri state area. 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.  

April 3, 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

Apr. 3, 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

April 4, 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.      4/4:  "Lucky Draw": Every paid admission has a chance to win perx!! 

April 5, Thur - NJ “ Mix-It-Up Thursdays 1st & 3rd“  California Mix of swing, hustle, latin, c&w, nc2. Hosted by John Lindo at Let's Dance Again Studios, 100 Hibernia Ave Rockaway NJ.  Lesson 8:00-8:30pm, Social 8:30-11:pm, Admission-$9  Visit http://www.johnlindo.com for directions.

April 5, 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!

April 6-8,Chicago - Hustle Intensive Weekend with Erik Novoa from NY. There will be Hustle Workshops on  April 7th and 8th. The Saturday Night Hustle Dance Party  with Erik Novoa and his partner Anna putting on two awesome dance exhibitions at half time. Details and online registration available at http://www.chicagorebels.net/ or contact Glen Miller at (847)382-0285 or miller3220@aol.com.

April 6, Fri - NJ - NEW EVENT !!!!  "WEST COAST & HUSTLE Social" 9 pm - 1 am  D.J. Dennis, MORE Funky, MORE Club Style, MORE Classics, than EVER before $ 12 or $ 10 with pass or print out STARLIGHT dance center 7 high street nutley,  973.235.9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

April 6- Fri - PA “ STRICTLY BALLROOM PARTY at La Luna Dance Studio, 7:45PM- Doors open for complimentary dinner buffet (first come, first serve) 8:15PM “ Complimentary Salsa lesson with Sonya Elmore.  Ballroom dancing to MB Music DJs until 12:30am.  BYOB. 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

April 6, Fri - FL - New dance venue every Friday night. Come and dance the Lindy Hop & Blues with Cindy & Andrew. WCS dancers welcome! Come out and join the fun! Beginner Lindy Hop Lessons at 7:30 to 8:15, Blues from 8:15 to 8:45 PM. Practice dance session starts at 8:45 to late night. Admission is $10 for the night, lesson included. $2 Discount with Valid Student ID. Music by DJ Stace. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Highway * Suite 219,Deerfield Beach,  954-254-3221 or Cindy 561-495-7571

April 7, Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's MILLENNIUM HUSTLE  1st Saturdays at IL Campanello. Come have dinner and...pay only $10  and participate in the "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. http://www.loribrizzi.com
Special dance performances at 11pm by Roberto Pagan and his students.

April 10, Tues - PA - Michael's Cafe, with DJ Mark playing the best dance music in the tri state area. Big birthday bash for Disco Dave Sarul and Brian Winokur.  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.  

April 10, 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 f

April 10, Tue - NY - CLUB 56, 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!  Info at: (631) 744-7777,  Info@LIDance.org or http://www.LIDance.org

Apr 13, Fri - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS,  W/GREAT SHOW!!! at Deer Park V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, 11729 *****Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM to 12:00AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter! Great Show featuring MARK JAMES & KAREN LUPO -  40 Min.HUSTLE Dance Lesson at 8:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar, Admission $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

April 14, 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 - http://www.mjames.org/zone.html - dannsirs@yahoo.com - http://www.mjames.org