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Greetings!
This Weeks Highlights
---- My Dance @ Ultimate Dance Zone -
Sat May 5 - Check Calendar / Side
---- New Groups for May - Mon May 7 -
Check Calendar / Side
----Dance Parade - NYC - Join Us - May 19
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----Video Gems - Salsa & WCS
----iTunes Freebie @ bottom
-----------Keep on Dancing Mark
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| Ron's Dance Talk - 5 - 1 - 07 ------ |
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Happy Birthday wishes to Jason Richman,
Ariana Young, Sheri Barnes, Bobbi Petri, Anita
Giacone, Nancy Carillo, Tony Pace, Frank
Pellici,
Steven Mitchell, Laura Cozik and Smitty.
Condolences to Kathy Austin and her family. Robert
Jones, her brother unexpectedly passed away last week, Please keep them
in your thoughts and prayers.
Competitors/performers here is your time to shine. Yahoo and
Television's entertainment show Extra have teamed up to sponsor a huge
dance contest. The winning couple (or act) gets a cool
$50,000.00 and their video might even appear on the Extra TV show! The
deadline is May 22. All dance styles are welcome to
participate. Download your video's now. Visit
http://bix.yahoo.com/extra
New York has never celebrated the forms of dance that it has birthed
until now: Voguing, Jazz, the Jitterbug, Punk, Gothic, Salsa and the
Hustle. Now they will honor these and dozens of other dances on May 19,
Sunday in the Big Apple,
"One Parade with Many Cultures"
See all the details
below.
Dancing With The Stars comes to
Long Island, NY.
Hold the date, Saturday, May 26th, in Long Island when Tony Dovolani
and Elena Grineneko perform at the Surburban Temple in Wantagh. See
more below and stay tuned for all the details next week.
Congratulations to photographer Fred, his daughter
just gave birth to a 7lb, 7 oz baby. The newest dancer, Savanna Rayne
O'Neill. Take a peek at
http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com
Congratulations to Long Islands own, DJ Johnny 'V'
Vicino on his up coming marriage
to Maria Lettieri.
We wish them both only the best.
Village Person, Victor Willis, won't be charged
with attacking his girlfriend. Victor was the original policeman in the
'70's disco band "The Village People." This past September, Willis was
sentenced to three years' probation on drug possession charges. He
recently completed a seven-month program. Willis co-wrote hits such as
"YMCA" and "In the Navy." He left The Village People in 1980.
The Disco Ball returns to the Taj Mahal in Atlantic
City June 2nd, a great line up of talent including the Ritchie Family,
Carol Douglas, The Trammps and Tavares.
Next week, in DanceTalk, we will provide the complete list of
performers.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Liberty Swing
Dance Championships taking place June 21 to the 24th.
http://www.libertyswing.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
Liberty
Swing Dance Championships
The Big man is back, John Lindo, returns June 21st to the
24th, for his third Annual Liberty Swing Dance Championships. One of
the premier Swing dance weekends in the country. This event sells out
every year, simply because it's that good. The best dancers are on
staff to perform, compete and teach work shops. The atmosphere is fun
and inviting for all ages and skill levels. This year LSD moves to the
Newark Airport Sheraton Hotel. The Sheraton hotel has already SOLD OUT.
You can contact the Holiday Inn Newark Airport, adjacent to the
Sheraton, as the overflow hotel. The toll free number for the Holiday
Inn is 800-465-4329. Please make your reservations now before they sell
out! You can register on line. This years all star staff includes:
Mario Robau, Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely, Jordan Frisbee
& Tatiana Mollman, Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Angel
& Debbie Figueroa, Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake, Robert
& Nicola Royston. The DJ staff includes, John festa, Beth
Bellamy, Victor Loveira and Butch Metcalf. Order your three Day Weekend
Pass now, it includes all dances, ballroom activities, workshops, and
Saturday Dinner Pasta Buffet. Through 6/10/07 = $135 then On 6/11/07 =
$155
¢ Day Passes (purchased at the event only, if available)
Includes entry to daily workshops, dance and ballroom
activities ° Friday = $50, ° Saturday =
$70
° Sunday = $50, ¢ Friday & Saturday Evening
Passes (After 10:30pm) = $25
This is Swing dancing at its best. John .....Rest @ Ron's Page
Visit the website
http://www.libertyswing.com
Dance
Central Station
The first Dance Central Station was an incredible experience. It was
one of those nights when you don't get to bed until 4AM but you say, it
was well worth it. The Prince of Hustle - Billy Marti - should be
Knighted. Friends and colleagues came out to hear singing
sensation Elsie perform, experience a dance fashion show "Dance
Couture," witness a dance contest where all the attendees 'were the
judge' and dance the night away.
You Be The Judge, dance contest featured 8 dynamic couples strutting
their stuff. DJ Nelson "Paradise" Roman hand picked the songs and had
everyone tapping along. The majority of votes by the attendees selected
Jesus and Robert as their first place winners and the recipients of
passes to this years Discoamerica.
Co-host Donna Boyle performed a reunion exhibition with her original
partner David Padilla. Together, they won on the national syndicated
Dance Fever show. This marked a dance reprise some 25 years gone by.
Guests were treated to a hot & cold buffet, cold drinks and
bubbly. The brand new 2007 line of dance wear by Couture Dance was
modeled in a wonderful fashion show by Lemington Ridley, an upcoming
name to watch.
Dance exhibitions were performed by National Dance Champions Kelvin
Roche and Loriann Greenhouse, Luis & Mary Ann Rosa's LatinDance
Connection featuring the amazing Starlite Kids and dance Icons Nelly
Cotto and Kenny Gonzales. The intensity of the night was off the chart.
Dancers from all different generations were on hand to promote the up
coming Discoamerica taking place July 5th to the 8th in Atlantic
City, NJ. This is the 9th edition of Discoamerica, which is currently
the longest running hustle competition of its kind. The dance weekend
returns to the popular Clarion Hotel in Atlantic City. Reserve your
room today: 800-782-782 -9237
This years special dinner show is headlined by the incomparable Vince
Montana Jr, who will be performing LIVE. Congratulations to Billy Marti
.....Rest @ Ron's Page
Dear
Mr. Bess,
I turned 54 last fall. My closest friend since grammar school passed
away before she reached 50 years old. You were kind enough to
acknowledge her warmth and beauty in your news letter. Vicki Sue
Robinson never forgot her friends. Even when she had the number one
song in the country - Turn the Beat Around - she always came home to
Philadelphia. Vicki never lost sight of what is most important in her
life. We were so proud of her and miss her to this day. She was a kind
gentle soul and I know she is singing for the angels above. Thank you
for remembering her.
God Bless,
Marie (class of 1971)
Dance Central Station was without
far the most exciting
social event of the year so far. Not only did you have your local dance
divas but also had new jersey, philly and Long island's super stars. I
like to take this opportunity to thanks
all those who made this night a spectacular one. First I would like to
express my thanks
to Stepping out studios staff Talia , Suzie, Benjamen and
Tommy for believing
in me and giving the opportunity and guidance to bring Dance Central
Station to life. I would also like to Thank all the professional that
gave a star studded performance which
included world Champion "Kelvin Roche and Lori Ann Greenhouse", "Luis
and Mary Rosa
and the Starlite kids", and the all time divas "Kenny Gonzalez and
Nelly Cotto". I would like to express my Special thanks to Lemington
Riddley of Dancecouture for giving such an elegant and memorable
fashion show. Nelson " Paradise' Roman for spinning the hottest dance
jams and Steve Neeren with his West Coast Swing groove. I would also
like to give two thumbs up James Canora for such a delicious cuisine.
Lets not forget the voice of the Dance community, Ron Bess. Without him
most of us would be in the dark on where to go dancing and who's who in
the dance community. Freestyle's superstar
"fascination". You still got .....Rest by BILLY MARTI@ Ron's Page
Hi
Ron,
I wanted to compliment you on the great write up on Evie that was
published in last weeks dancetalk. I hope your share my letter with
your readers. I met Evie at Michaels in Bensalem last year and found
her to be a delight. But as you had written she is not one to speak
about her .....Rest by Linda H@ Ron's Page
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Seattle Special Olympics
At the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or
mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard
dash.
At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with....
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May 1 -
Tues
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DANCE
- Latin,
WCS,
Hustle Dance Mix by DJ CODY- 56th Fighter Group Restaurant at Republic
Airport
http://www.lidance.org/
Tues
--- Groups
- Innovative Fitness - latin core
technique 12
noon &
6pm - 516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
Tues --- Group Classes BALLROOM CLASSES - With Morris
- LESSONS *Private Lessons - Info, call Morris at
631-842-0295
May 2 -
Wed --- DANCE
- Dance
to the
Sounds of DJ Ray - Sons of
Italy, Deer Park, LI, NY - 516-334-2474 - 613-586-3928
Wed ---
Groups -
Innovative
Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm -- advance salsa 8pm
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
May 3 -
Thurs
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DANCE
- Louis
Del
Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS, Mirelle's (516)
819-9016
Thurs
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Groups -
Innovative Fitness - Salsa Couples - 7pm
- $10 per couple
- only
couples - 516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
May 4 -
Fri
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DANCE
- Dance
to the
Sounds of DJ Ray - Polish American Hall - Fridays 730 PM - 516-334-2474
or Hall - 516-883-5553
Fri --- Groups - Innovative
Fitness - latin core - 12 noon - 516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
Fri --- Free East Coast Swing
+ OPEN HOUSE w/ Groups - Jorge
Maderski'
http://www.geocities.com/dancing_lane/
East Coast Swing
Fri ---
Groups Victor
Kanevsky's Kaiser Dancesport - Steph Falciano 7:15 - Salsa, Hustle, WCS
- 340 - Greenvale - 516-484-6604 -
http://www.dhtw.com
Fri - LI --- DANCE
- Mostly
International
- $25 per person - Senior and USABDA
discount - SMOOTH STREET BALLROOM
- (516) 829-1100(516) 829-1100 -
http://www.smoothstreetballroom.com/
May 5 - Sat --- DANCE
- Ultimate Dance Zone,
Inc-
Wantagh Jewish
Center, Wantagh - Enjoy an evening of Latin -
Ballroom - Hustle - WCS -
Dance music with, at the beautiful Wantagh
Jewish Center, Mark James *
Demonstrations TBA ??? * 3710 Woodbine Ave.
Long Island, 8:30 to 12:30
AM, lesson taught by Mark.$14 p/p - (516)
835-9996 for directions -
Dance Zone
- dannsirs@yahoo.com
May 6 - Sun
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DANCE
- James & Carrie
Huntington Arthur Murray (516) 662-3639
Mon --- NEW Groups
-
Mark James Instructor - 7 - West Coast Swing & Hustle - 8 - Int
Club Hustle - Bay Shore, LI, NY - 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 - 631
979-0713
Mon ---
Groups -
Innovative
Fitness - beginner swing 7pm - 516-885-5740
http://www.innovativedancesport.com
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May
1, 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
May 1,Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe -
the dancers
dance club. Hustle, WCS, Latin all night with DJ Mark. No cover, free
parking. See why the best dancers in the tri-
state area hang
here. Dance from 8:30 to 12:30AM, Street Rd. Bensalem, near the
Casino/Race park.
May 2, 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.
5/2: "Cinco de Mayo" theme party!!
May 3rd - 6th, IHSC 2007 - (International
Hustle
Salsa Championships) Miami Beach Resort, Miami Beach, FL -
http://www.hustleandsalsa.com
May 3, Thurs - RI - fundraiser with DJ Mambo &
Randylyn Masse'. ECS, WCS, Hustle and
Salsa. There will be a performance, and a fun off the cuff dance
competition that anyone can do, food, raffle, and silent auction. This
will benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Ongoing from 7pm-12am,
North Kingstown Community Center, 10 Beach Rd, North Kingstown,
RI 02852 Call or email with questions. 401-864-4763
dancingrhodey@gmail.com
May 3, 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, SALSA
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!
May 4, 5, 6, Cinco De Mayo Dance Festival
Houston, Texas
http://www.tonypaceportfolio.com
May 4, Fri - NY - Mostly International
Ballroom Social
@ Smooth Street Ballroom, 855 Middle Neck Road (Huske Hall @ All Saints
Episcopal Church), Great Neck, Hosted by Stefany Coulter with
guest DJ. 8pm Group Lesson in International-style Quickstep with
Stefany. International Ballroom & Latin mix 8:30-10:30pm.
California Mix (Hustle/Salsa/WCS) 10:30pm-12:30am. Hot & cold
buffet, $25 per person. Free parking. 3,000 squ ft.maple dance floor!
Visit our website
http://www.smoothstreetballroom.com
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email wtfvq@yahoo.com or call 516.829.1100 info.
May 4- 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
Ballroom lesson. Ballroom dancing to DJ Miguel Lebron until
12:30am. BYOB, alchohol only. Non-
alchoholic cash
bar available. Admission is $12 ($10 La Luna
Members, Free La Luna Platinum members) 4610 Bensalem Blvd,
Bensalem, 215-638-0418 info@lalunadancestudio.com
http://www.lalunadancestudio.com
May 4, Fri - NY - City Cafe, something
different, a
great format of dinner, dancing, live music, & dj all
in one night. 987 stewart ave garden city, print out this ad and get
10% of your dinner entree "dj johnny v" spinning between the band.
music starts at 8:30 dj johnny v spinning from disco classics to todays
hits between band breaks then from 12pm till closing come down and give
it a try! " no cover "
http://www.djjohnnyv.coM
May 4, Fri - FL - Swing Dance
Venue every Friday
night. Come dance Lindy Hop, Blues with Cindy &
Andrew. WCS dancers welcome! 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. Cost is $10 for the night, lesson included. $2 Discount
for Valid Student ID. Music by DJ Stace. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South
Federal Highway * Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
954-254-3221 or Cindy 561-495-7571
May 5 - Sat --- DANCE
- Ultimate Dance Zone,
Inc-
Wantagh Jewish
Center, Wantagh - Enjoy an evening of Latin -
Ballroom - Hustle - WCS -
Dance music with, at the beautiful Wantagh
Jewish Center, Mark James *
Demonstrations TBA ??? * 3710 Woodbine Ave.
Long Island, 8:30 to 12:30
AM, lesson taught by Mark.$14 p/p - (516)
835-9996 for directions -
Dance Zone
- dannsirs@yahoo.com
MAY 5th, Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's MILLENNIUM
HUSTLE
1st Saturdays at IL Campanello is CANCELED. Will resume Sat, June 2nd.
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
May 6, Sun - FL - 50th birthday bash for
Bobby O. An
evening of dancing at Swing City in Tampa.
singer/songwriter Cha-dun, singers Frank Reynoso singing latin, Kennedy
Russell singing smooth soul, dance performances. Guest DJs Frank
Pellici, Dennis Amato, DJ Barry, Bobby from Tampa and Nino
Torre from Virginia. Party starts at 6 PM. For directions visit the
website:
http://www.dancetampa.com
May 6, Sun - NJ - 100 % PURE HUSTLE
from 8 pm -
midnight at least with DJ Johnny "O" 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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Mark James & Karen Lupo have been
involved in the Long Island Dance Scene, for years - Teaching,
Coaching, Running dances plus Competing as Professionals & with
students.
More
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