Happy birthday wishes to Betty Jane 'BJ' Foglio, Carolyn Grimaldi, John Crescione, Carmen Wright, Jean DelPrado, Teddy Dormoi, Jeanne DeBiase,  Alysa Haas,  Silvia Piccinini, Daryl Polansky, Wendy Lippincott, Jason Richman, Ariana Young, Sheri Barnes, Bobbi Petri, Anita Giacone, Harris Sulken and  Nancy Carillo.
 
Get well wishes to DJ Frank Pellicci. He suffered a mild stroke last week but is making incredible progress. We look forward to seeing  him back on the dance floor soon. You can send cards and/or notes to: (Frank Pellicci) Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 300 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663.
 
Zachary's is back.  The $10,000.00 dance contest, resumes on June 12th. This is an open dance contest, anything goes. To register you must call Charlie at 516 983 3913. Weekly cash prizes.  Located at 1916 Hempstead Twp, East Meadow, Long Island, NY 11554.  Your host and MC Charlie Paci
http://www.zacharysny.com/ See all the details below.
 
Legendary dance great Frankie Manning passed away today. He would have turned 95 years old next month. See more details on his incredible career, below.
 
We note the passing of Randy Cain  who was a founding member of the R& B group, the Delfonics. They are responsible for such classics as  "La La Means I Love You," and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time),"
He passed away this past week at the age of 63.
 
George Ballanchine passed away this week in 1982. He is credited with forming the American Ballet company, creating ballets and renown, world wide as one of the finest choreographer of the 20th century.
 
April 29 is the international celebration of  "Dance Day" , a tradition since 1982
 
This week marks the anniversary of the Merv Griffin television show tribute to the motion picture, "Thank God It's Friday". The show was highlighted with the historical regional dance contest which was won by Floyd Chisholm & Nellie Cotto, crowning them the King & Queen of disco on April 28th, 1978
 
This week, Michael's Cafe in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, kicks off their free introductory dance lesson on Wednesday night. There will also be a birthday bash for Jason Richman and B.J. As always, no cover charge,  free parking and great music from 8:30PM till 12:30 AM with DJ Mark.   
 
DJ Fancy still has copies of his "Winter Mix", to order, send a check for $15 (free shipping) to: Edward Archie, 6034 Magnolia Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109.  The CD has contemporary dance songs including, Lady Gaga, Brittany Spears, Madonna, Mariah Carey and  Kanya West.  
 
The Second Story Reunion II "Spring Affair" takes place May 9th 2009 at the River Club at The Manayunk Brewery.  8:00PM - Until ???, the theme is, "Spring Affair", your recommended to wear something Pink, To Support Breast Cancer Awareness.  www.secondstoryreunion.com
 
The flowers are blooming and May is just  around the corner as we welcome the 8th anniversary of Millennium Hustle Parties. Lori Brizzi celebrates all weekend - Friday May 22nd and Saturday May 23rd.  It has been eight years of some of the finest dance socials in the Big Apple. See all the details below.
 
Photos from Phil DeFranco's birthday dance from Michael's Cafe last week, courtesy of Scott Michielli.
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Next week DanceTalk focuses the spotlight lens on a dancer that has more energy then the power grid at Times Square, stay tuned.
 
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Desert City Swing, taking place September 11 - 13 in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona. www.desertcityswing.com
 Make it a great week,
Ron

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April 29 -  Wed --- DANCE - Matty T's every Wed for West Coast Swing. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713 by Ellen

April 30 , Thurs --- DANCE - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE'S - !! 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island, 11590. Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 11:30PM, Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. Hustle Dance Lesson starting at 7:30 w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar Available, Admission $14, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

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May 2, Sat - Wantagh - DANCE @ The Dance Zone
 DANCE Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle  
  WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo
- 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
- Show Pro Lindy Hop Show- $15p/p - Dance Zone Page

May 2 - Sat---Madhotdancing w/George Maderski - Workshop - 2 - 5pm- Int'l Waltz - Rhythms and Soul Dance Studio, 16 Wolcott Road, Levittown, NY - $35/pp.- info call George (917) 282 - 2589. Register online: Gmaderski@aol.com

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May 3 - Sun---Different Groups Every Wk -by John Casale - 516-708-3280 @ The all new and spacious Ballroom of Huntington 586 New York Ave --- Les # 1 -Noon - 12:45 - Bolero - Bronze Social Vari --- Les # 2 - 1PM - 1:45 -  V. Waltz - Bronze Social Var--- Les # 3 - 2PM - 2:45 - Tango  - Bronze Social Vari--- Learn many new Steps & Positions W/ Technique in each Lesson - $15 p/ Lesson p/p All 3 Lessons - $40  p/p JohnCasale@aol.com

May 3 - Sun--- Group- George (Jorgito) Maderski 1 p.m. Beg/Int Argentine Tango lesson. $12 pp at Rhythms and Soul Studio16 Wolcott Road, Levittown, N.Y. 11756 - Gmaderski@aol.com

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May 4 - Mon -  May's Groups - wk 1 of 3 - Mark James Instructor - $24 for month/class - now upstairs - Heated
 $11 per class 102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - Group Classes
  - 7pm - West Coast Swing - Adv Beg/Int'm
  - 8pm - Club Salsa - Bay Shore
 - Singles & Couples Welcome
 - No Partner Needed - Call 516- 835-9996 - Ultimate Groups

May 5, Tues - NY --- DANCE -- @ Sambuca on Post Ave in Westbury. LI -  They will be celebrating - Admission $10. Hustle Anyone who needs detailed directions, contact Robin at DanceRVC@aol.com

May 6, Tues --- DANCE -- NY - HOT SALSA, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, $15 includes SALSA Lesson by KELLY FICARRA, Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, FREE water, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777  Click here

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May 8, Fri --- DANCE Presented by - NY - BALLROOM ~ LATIN ~ HUSTLE ~ WCS at VFW - Deer Park - LOUIS DEL PRETE, - 8-12 PM   QuickStep Dance Lesson starting at 8pm w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar Available, Admission $13, call Louis
(516) 819 - 9016 - for Singles & Couples

May 9, Sat --- DANCE Presented by - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at Surburban Temple - Wantagh - LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:30 PM to 12:30,  Dance Lesson 8:30 w/Louis. SHOW -  State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar Available, Admission $15, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016 - for Singles & Couples + Show

May 9 - Sat - DANCE- McDance - Wantagh Jewish Center - 8:30 pm - 12:30 am - 3710 Woodbine Ave Long Island - (631) 592-1358 for directions & Reservations- $15p/p

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May 17- Sun - Farmingdale - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark & Karen
- 1 - 4:45 pm - INFINITY GYM - 320 Smith - Farmingdale LI, NY- off 110
- CLICK HERE TO GO TO WORKSHOP
-* 1 to 2Brand 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 B - 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 0r 3 for $30 - Sign in Starts @ 12:40 - Singles & Couples Welcome - Call about DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $35

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June 21 - Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- 320 Smith St - Infinity Fitness - Farmingdale
  Click Here
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

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He was one of a kind. He revolutionized dancing. Here is more information on the late Frankie Manning, courtesy of the website, FrankieManning.com
Swing dancer extraordinaire Frankie Manning was a leading dancer at Harlem's legendary Savoy Ballroom where, in the mid-1930s, he revolutionized the course of the lindy hop with his innovations, including the lindy air step and synchronized ensemble lindy routine.  As a featured dancer and chief choreographer for the spectacular Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, he performed in numerous films (including Hellzapoppin'), and entertained on stages around the world with jazz greats Ethel Waters, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Cab Calloway. Upon the demise of the Swing Era, Frankie took a job in the Post Office, where he worked for thirty years until his rediscovery by a new generation of swing dance enthusiasts in the mid-1980s. Since then, he's been in constant demand and motion, teaching, choreographing, and performing globally. He won a 1989 Tony Award for his choreography in Black and Blue, and served as a consultant for and performed in Spike Lee's Malcolm X. Frankie's activities have been chronicled in hundreds of articles (including features in GQ and People) and dozens of news programs (including a profile on ABC's 20/20).  
Considered the world's leading authority on the lindy, he is highlighted in Ken Burns's acclaimed documentary, Jazz. His autobiography, Frankie Manning: Ambassador of Lindy Hop, co-written by Cynthia R. Millman, was published by Temple University Press in spring 2007.

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                                                 Desert City Swing
 
One of the most exciting cities on the map, Phoenix Arizona, where the sun always shines and the home of Desert City Swing.  Join Mike Gadberry for this annual event when it returns this September from the 11th to the 13th, at the beautiful Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, which has an awesome Water Park too.
Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the USA and has so much to offer. It's the home of many Phoenicians including, Alice Cooper, Danica Patrick, Steven Spielberg, Jordan Sparks, Reggi Jackson, Frank Lloyd Wright and Barbara Eden. So, make Desert City Swing your first stop. Room rates are only $99 per night for a double occupancy. The weekend is full of dance and excitement. Check out the free workshops, all night social dancing, and the Thursday early bird dance. You can compete or sit back and watch some of the top dancers in the country go head to head. There is a knockout Pro-Am competition (draw a Professional Jack & Jill Partner), all competition finals are Jams, Jack & Jill comps in all levels including a Champion invitational, Strictly Swing A&B.  Join the talents of Kyle Redd, Sarah Vann Drake, Parker Dearborn, Jessica Cox, Ben Morris, Melina Rameriz, Arjay Centeno, Melissa Rutz, Michael Kielbasa, Patty Vo, John Lindo, Patti Jobst, Brent Key, Kellese Key, Benji Schwimmer, Torri Smith, Luis Crespo, Stephanie Batista, Martin Parker, Alyssa Alden, Nicholas King, Yenni Setiawan, Pete Green, Wendy Miller, Nathan Miller and Tara Steinke.
Weekend Passes start at only $115 per person. This rate goes up after July 31st.
To reserve your room call (800) 947 - 9784, for all the details visit the web site at www.desertcityswing.com
for questions or additional information contact Mike Gadberry at (480)570 - 5122 or e mail desertcityswing@cox.net  
Take advantage (now) of the lowest rates and the host of amenities that they offer. Come to dance, romance or tee up on one of over 200 pristine golf courses. Just don't miss Desert City Swing.  This is a WSCD registered dance event

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It was, and still is, the biggest dance club competition. Zachary's is back.  The $10,000.00 dance contest, starts on June 12th. Everyone is invited to compete. All contestants must contact Charlie to pre -register in advance, no exceptions. There is a limit of only 3 couples competing each week. Please call Charlie at 516 983 3913. Zachary's has been hosting dance contest for three decades. Previous champions include: Mark James, Donnamarie Portelli, Eddie Vega, Maria Torres, Brian & Silvana Gallagher, Lucas Jamime, Yanna and Alfred Pena.......
This is an Open competition, anything goes, hustle, swing, salsa, theater arts....The preliminaries run for 10 weeks, with weekly cash prizes -  1) $250.00 2) $150.00  3) $50.00 plus champaign. The winners move on to the semi finals and the three finalists will compete for the grand prizes of:  1) $2,000.00  2) $1000.00   3) $500.00 . Zachary's is located at 1916 Hempstead Twp, East Meadow, Long Island, NY 11554.  Your host and Master of Ceremonies is Charlie Paci, who will be accompanied by world salsa finalist Alfred Pena (from Rhythmology).  For club details and directions, please visit the web site but don't forget to call Charlie to register to compete in advance.
http://www.zacharysny.com/