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This Weeks Highlights

 -- Karen & I will be running our highly attended Hustle Workshop on Sunday over @ Bay Shore 1pm - 4-pm - May 18 (Sun) - Hustle Workshop @ Zone
BEST DEAL 2 hrs for $20 or 3 hrs for $30 - contact # - 516-835- 9996 - Info @ Side


 -- Karen & I will be Teaching Hustle @ BNL for Rudy - Friday (5/16) - Link below in calendar

 -- Louis Van Amstel & Karina Smirnoff coming to Long Island to perform @ Surburbam Temple - May 31 - Call Louis Del Prete for info - reservations needed - Info here + Videos

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This Week
  • --- May 18 (Sun) - Hustle Workshop @ Zone
  • Ron's Dance Talk - 5-12-08 ------
  • Rambling Thoughts in the Zone ....
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - Louis & Karina, Tango, Foxtrot Lisa & WCS -------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------
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  • Ron's Dance Talk - 5-12-08 ------

    Happy birthday wishes to  Norma Varrichio Rivera, Gloria Rothstein, Shannon Johnson,  Stephanie Eisner,  Julian Ossias,  DJ Bobby Gerard, Michele Kahwajy,  Mark James and  Karen Montaldo.

    This week actress/singer Grace Jones celebrates her 60th birthday. She appeared with James Bond but is most notably remembered for her music "I Need A Man," "Thats The Trouble," "Pull up to the Bumper" and her antics at Studio 54. 

    Learn to Salsa this summer at NY's best, SoHo Dance Studio. Located @ 598 Broadway 6th flr. NYC 10012 (between Houston & Broadway) Group & Private classes available. Registered students refer a friend and receive 1 FREE private lesson. NEW hip hop & street funk classes on Fridays!  Check out http://www.sohodancestudio.com for more info

    This Saturday night, May 17th, a Dance Benefit in NY, featuring "First Choice" performing their hits, complimentary buffet & hors d'ouvres with DJ's Bobby Morales and Johnny Rocks (WKTU). Visit http://www.feverrecords.com , more details below.

    High Five to Joyce Szilli and the DC area dancers. They will celebrate 11 Years of dancing on Monday nights, May 12th (Monday) at Elan DanceSport Center. Come out and dance - food, fun and cake. http://www.justhustle.com

    The month of July jumps for Midnight Summer Swing.  Center stage in NYC featuring Friday, July 11th, "A Lose's Lounge Night at the Disco" with Zulma Rodriquez & Robert Vance teaching a hustle lesson with DJ Herb Martin. On July 12th, it's Kids day with Pierre Dulaine introducing the young ones to the world of ballroom dancing, as he did in "Take the Lead" For all the details visit http://www.lincolncenter.com

    After 33 years, a reunion, Labelle, will release a new album as Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash (love "Sinner Man") rejoin in the studio with Lenny Kravitz and Gamble & Huff. They have all enjoyed successful solo careers over the years.   

    The Zachary's Dance Contest returns with a new date....Friday, May 23rd, in Long Island. One night contest for $1000.00 in cash and prizes, more details below.

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Hustle Millennium celebrating their anniversary and http://www.thehustlelounge.com

    Make it a great week,
    Ron


    Millennium Hustle turns 7

    Seven continuous years of providing high energy, exhilarating dance events has lead to a big anniversary party for the Millennium Hustle. Congratulations to Lori Brizzi as she celebrates Lucky 7. As one of the hardest working ladies in the dance biz (The Donald should take notes) this mover & shaker is having the year of her life. Lori invites the hustle community to celebrate her last party at the 92nd Street this year - until her New Year's Eve party. Make sure to join her on Saturday, May 31st for the big night at the 92nd Street Y.
    Voted "Person of the Year," Lori Brizzi, attracts the biggest hustle crowds at her dance socials. It's the fun factor that makes this atmosphere special. Lots of dancers will also be celebrating the kick off of Lori's first Hustle Dance Cruise leaving NY on June 1st.....you can still sail along. See more details below.
    The Millennium party kicks off with a free beginner hustle class, as Lori welcomes new aspiring dancers and those looking to sharpen their skills. The beginner hustle class is from 8 to 9PM, then, the man with the hands, DJ Nelson "Paradise" Roman takes over the turntables and gets the party started. There will be special dance performances along with the hottest dancers from all over the tri state area. Your $20 admission includes Champagne Punch, Wine, Soda, Cheese & Crackers, Snacks, Coffee, Tea and Cake. The Millennium Hustle party is located at 1395 Lexington Ave bet. 91/92nd Streets.
    Before the anniversary party, you can see Lori this Saturday at the NYC's Dance Parade '08, which Mayor Bloomburg described as "vibrant display of rhythmic movement." Once again, Millennium Hustle/NY Hustle Congress will be represented proudly wearing NY Hustle Congress Tee shirts. Come join them at the parade, it kicks off at 1PM and moves slowly down the streets of NYC as all different styles of dancers get to express themselves on floats and vehicles in the streets. The parade will be followed by a Dance Festival from 4-8 PM with concerts, performances, lessons, dancing and Lori will be providing the hustle lesson. But that's not all.  The after - party takes place that night at Club 412.
    Okay, no time to rest as Lori goes into over - drive and participates in the Aids Walk the following morning.  So many of our dance friends have been afflicted by this disease and Lori is helping to make a difference by putting her self out there. You can sponsor Lori for the walk. Please contact her ASAP. 
    Don't forget hold the date as New York Hustle Congress returns Labor Day weekend, with an incredible line up of entertainment for 2008.  This years congress will be bigger with separate rooms for hustle, salsa and WCS dancing including, an elegant ballroom with stage. The line up is off the chart featuring everyone's favorite, from the number 1 radio station WKTU, mixologist Jenny Costa. The music will be pumping along with DJ's Henry Knowles, Bobby Morales and Nelson "Paradise" Roman, plus...a dinner dance show followed by the Grammy award winning band the Trammps, performing live. Earl Young and the gang take over NY playing all their hits including "Disco Inferno".  Stay tuned as we will be keeping you updated on all the excitement. Like we said, she is the busiest dancer out there, here is the recap: 
    May 17th, Saturday, NY Parade with Lori and the after party at Club 412 Saturday night.
    May 18th, Aids Walk,  you can sponsor Lori
    May 31st, Seven Year Anniversary of Hustle Millennium
    June 1- 8 Millennium Hustle Cruise
    Labor Day weekend the 2008 NY Hustle Congress.

    2008 DJ Directory (part 3)

    This is the third and final installment of the 2008 DJ Directory. This is a comprehensive list of the finest disc jockeys that specialize in dance music, from all over the globe. Thank you to all the pros for the energy they put into their work and the enjoyment they bring us. Please retain this list for future reference - when you need only the best DJ. The directory is brought to you by http://www.thehustlelounge.com and DanceTalk®.


    Steve Neeren 
    NY, NY 
    West Coast Swing, Hustle, California Mix         
    djwcswing@nyc.rr.com          
    (917)747-1055

    Erik Novoa
    Connecticut/ New York
    West Coast Swing / Hustle / Salsa
    SwingShoes@aol.com
    http://www.SwingShoes.net
    917-414-3105

    DJ Donna Boyle
    Phila/NJ
    50's to current dance music
    Donnaboyle@aol.com
    215-740-disco (3472)
    http://www.discoamerica.com/

    DJ Johnny "O" - Ortiz
    Lyndhurst, NJ
    Dance music for Club, Socials, Dance Events and Special Occasions
    djjohnnyo@hotmail.com
    201-679-0888

    Frank Pellicci
    Hackensack, NJ
    Hustle, Salsa, 50's, 60's, 70's & big band
    dthustle@optonline.net
    201-343-6781

    Cesar Ricaurte 
    Los Angelos, CA
    The Hacienda, house, disco, classics and club
    cesar.ricaurte@thehustlelounge.com,
    949-837-0440

    Johnny Rocks
    New York, NY
    House, Club, Vocals, Disco Classics
    JohnnyRocksRemix@aol.com http://www.JohnnyRocks.com http://www.MySpace.com/DJJohnnyRocks   212-946-5105

    Mark Routzahn "DJ Mark"
    Philadelphia and the surrounding areas 
    over 20 years of experience, nightclub, private affairs, Michael's Cafe,
    contemporary hustle, Latin, swing, ballroom, Oldies, Motown, Classic Rock

    Modern Rock, Top 40, 70’s and Disco, Country, Big Band/Standards, Hip Hop, Funk/R&B.     
    DJMARK@comcast.net  215-579-8771

    Donnie Shields
    NYC - VIP Party Productions
    Weddings, Bat/Barmizvahs, Corporate Parties, Hustle, Latin and Ballroom,
    Professional Light Shows, MCs, Dancers, Fun Photo Packages, Party Favors
    516 318 7127 - 718 279 4863
    cdoligist@aol.com

    DJ Philip C. Spinka
    PA - Submarine Productions
    Hustle, West Coast, Ballroom, Weddings, Privates, More
    570-466-1000
    philip@spinka.com
    http://www.submarineproductions.com

    Nino Torre - The Midnight Music Co. / NiteMix Productions
    Richmond, VA and Brooklyn, NY
    Mobile and Club DJ for over 25 yrs. Known to host Hustle and Salsa parties at high profile
    NYC landmarks like the legendary Windows On The World and Tavern On The Green. Hustle, Salsa
    718-926-3704 (NYC) or 804-303-8884 (VA).
    http://www.NiteMix.WS

    DJ Johnny V    [ John Vicino ]
    Babylon, LI NY
    Night Club, private parties, Hustle, Contemporary
    djjohnnyv2@aol.com
    516-220-3845 -- 631-587-1883

    Yahu
    POLAND
    OLD SCHOOL, Disco, PIONEER DEEJAY.
    YAHUDEE@Y 
    http://www.djsportal.com

    DJ Jimmy Yu
    Palm Beach, Florida
    houseofu@msn.com
    561-310-0030
    Professional DJ since 1974 with the ability to play any type of dance venue.


    Dancing with the Stars

    We are only a week away from this season's finale of "Dancing With the Stars."
    The show continues to be a major ratings grabber and has re-kick-started many of the celebrites/sports figures languishing careers.  It appears the ingredients of the show is not just limited to the stars but ....eye candy dance pros that reek of style, natural beauty, agility, youth and flair but......a few championship titles goes along way as well.  Here is a snippet of the background of this past seasons professionals.
    (The pros underlined are still in the running for the Mirror Ball title this season)

    Derek Hough - former world youth Latin American champion
    Jonathan Roberts -  previously the US Rising Star Latin Champion
    Tony Dovolani - undefeated World American Rhythm Champion
    Louis Van Amstel -  3 time Latin American World champion
    Mark Ballas Jr - multi year Youth World & Latin British Champion
    Fabian Sanchez - former World Mambo Champion
    Kym Johnson - Australian Dance 10 champion
    Etita Slovinski, International Grand Ball Champion
    Cheryl Burke -  2 time winner on Dancing With The Stars
    Julianne hough -  2 time winner on Dancing with the Stars
    Karina Smirnoff - Five Time Latin Ballroom champion
    Anna Sloviska -  Us National Rising Star Champion


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    Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------



    May 14 -  Wed --- DANCE - Matty T's every Wed for West Coast Swing. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713

    Wed --- Groups - Innovative Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm -- advance salsa 8pm - www.innovativedancesport.com

    May 15- Thurs --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516) 819-9016  7:30- 11:30  $14  819-9016  7:30- 11:30  $13

    May 16 - Fri --- DANCE -   Rudy's BNL @ Brookhaven - Mark & Karen teaching Hustle : 8pm - 9:30pm - Info

    Fri -Class Cancelled  --- Groups - George Maderski - 160 West Merrick Road  - Quickstep and Cha-Cha -- 8 pm - Please call first - http://www.madhotdancing.com/

    dance May 18 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo
    - 1 - 4:45 pm - 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 - * 2 to 3 Int Hustle - Core Basics to Spins - * 3 to 4 Int/Adv 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 - Sign in Starts @ 12:40 - Singles & Couples Welcome - Call about DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $35

    May 18- Sun --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS -VFW Deer Park - 588 Long Island Ave - (516) 819-9016  7:00- 11:00  $13


    May 18- Sun --- Boot Camp - STEFANIE AND MICHAEL - American style bootcamp - 10am - 1pm - 1pm Am style - 2pm Am style - 3pm Am style - www.innovativedancesport.com

    May 19- Mon -  May Groupsdancewk 3 of 3 - Mark James Instructor - $11 per class
    102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - Group Classes
      - 7 - ChaCha & American Rumba - Adv Beg/Int'm
      - 8 - Street Salsa - Int'm - 20 min Salsa Shine Warm- up + Patterns -    - Bay Shore
     - Singles & Couples Welcome
     - No Partner Needed - Call 516- 835-9996 - http://www.mjames.org/groups.html

    Mon - May 19  --- Groups - MICHAEL - 7:00pm - Beginner Salsa- New place - Farmingdale www.innovativedancesport.com

    May 20  - Tues --- DANCE - Latin, WCS, Hustle Dance Mix by DJ CODY- 56th Fighter Group Restaurant at Republic Airport  www.lidance.org/salsa.html/

    Tues --- DANCE - Hustle -
    IBBG Hustle   
    Future Zone Events

    June 7, Sat - Wantagh - Summertime Dance @ The Dance Zone DANCE $80(1st) - $20(2nd) - 3rd prize(door) - Amateur Cha cha Dance Contest - Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle  
    dance WCS Dance music
    with Mark James & Karen Lupo
    - + Show - 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
    - $14p/p - www.mjames.org/zone.html


    dance June TBA,  Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 180 Commerce - Innovative Fitness, LI, NY LI, NY
    - CLICK HERE FOR MORE
    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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    May 18 (Sun) - Hustle Workshop @ Zone Mark & Karen BEST DEAL 2 hrs for $20 or 3 hrs for $30 - contact # - 516-835- 9996 - 1pm - 4-pm

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    May 12, Mon - NY - Dancesport - Legendary Hustle Mondays at Paul Pellicoro's DanceSport, with DJ Donnie Sheilds, 9:30PM  -$10 admission; DS registered students free. 22 West 34th St East Entrance 4th Fl between 5th & 6th avenues. http://www.dancesport.com for more information.

    May 13, Tues - NY - HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, $14 includes Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, Salsa Lesson by Kelly Ficarra, prizes & dancing to a Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

    May 13, Tues - NY - IBBG, "The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party", celebrating Gloria Rothstein and Stephanie Eisner's Birthdays. Spacious Dance Floor, DJ Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS hosted by Doreen. 50/50 Raffle & door prizes. 1100 Stewart Ave. Garden City, Exit M3W off Meadowbrook 9 PM. Only $8

    May 13, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe
    every Tuesday night for the best in Hustle, Swing and Latin in between. DJ Mark plays the dance music of yesterday and today. No cover, free parking, This is  where the best dancers in the tri state area go. Located on Street Road near the Casino/Race Track in Bensalem

    May 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 -  Tonight's Special is "Munchie Night, Snax Galore"!!

    May 15, 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, 45 Min. CHA CHA  Dance Lesson starting at 7:30w/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!

    May 15, Thur - NJ – Mix-It-Up Thursdays – is California Mix of swing, hustle, latin, c&w, nc2. Hosted by John Lindo at Let’s Dance 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.  

    May 16, Fri - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society presents a Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance at Princeton High School, 151 Moore St., Princeton, ECS Lessons with Mike Davis & Donna Sy - Beg, 7:30pm, Inter.  8PM; Open Dancing with DJ Mike Davis 8:30pm-11:30pm. Open Dance with Lessons $11regular/$8 students with ID swing@jerseyjumpers.org http://www.centraljerseydance.org. 609-945-1883 or

    May 16, Fri - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at dance with me studio,glen head, long island. 262 glen head rd. presented by louis del prete, 8:00pm to 12:00am, coffee, tea, cake. 30 Min. Dance Lesson at 8:00. Music by Louis , State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, $15, Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016 or Studio (516) 656-9500. http://www.dancewithmeli.com

    May 16, Fri - FL - Swing Dance Fri'd Blindy that's what happens when you mix Lindy with hot Blues on a Friday night. Dance Lindy Hop, Blues with Cindy. Dance Lesson at 8:00 to 9:00 PM. Dance includes a mix of Swing, Blues, Hustle, Ballroom & Latin Music at 9:00 to late night. $10 , lesson included. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Hwy, Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, 954-254-3221 or 561-495-7571

    May 17, Sat - NY - Disco Classic Dance Benefit, 6th Annual Ed Ryan Memorial Award at the City Nightclub in the Radisson Hotel, One Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle. Live performance by First Choice (Doctor Love) With DJ's Johnny Rocks and Bobby Morales, $40 donation P/P, 8:30PM, call 914-725-0011, email fevermusic@aol.com visit http://www.feverrecords.com

    May 17, Sat - PA - "California Mix @ Vai Dance Studio,
    801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: DJ JR mixes Hustle & WC Swing w/ a splash of Salsa, Country 2 Step, Waltz, Night Club 2 & more Hustle & WCS:  7:30 free lesson in WC Swing: level 1&2 and an 8:30 PM dance party w/refreshments.  $12.00 at the door. Newsletter subscribers look in the newsletter for a $2.00 discount coupon

    May 17, Sat - NJ - SWUSTLE, Hustle, WCS, Salsa Party from 7pm - 2AM, With DJs Johnny"O" & John Lindo, Workshops by Donna De Simone Hustle 7:30 - 8:15 & WCS with Hazel & Tybaldt Ulrich 8:15 - 9PM. Dancing until 2 am, Light Snacks $20 until May 20 $30 after purchase Tickets thru John Lindo, Johnny "O" or at STARLIGHT 76 High Street Nutley  973.235.9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com

    dance May 18 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - 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 - * 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 - 30 moves for $35 - 516-835-9996


    May 18, Sun - Pa - Dance Party with Donna Boyle, Crowne Plaza Hotel - King of Prussia, 260 mall blvd.,  Dance Party   5:00 PM Hustle lesson  
    5:45pm to 10:30PM Dancing  Ballroom, Hustle, Latin , Swing & Oldies DJ Donna J Boyle  Info: 215 740 3472  http://www.donnaboyle.com

    May 18, Sun - NY - Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio, 16 Wolcott Rd., Levittown, HuSoul Sunday.  6pm-9:30pm, dancing to the best of hustle classics, with a touch of salsa & WCS. Guest DJ. Snacks, wine, and a lot of fun. 5:15-6pm complimentary dance lesson with Luis & Mary Ann Rosa. Presented by Rhythms and Soul Dance Studio along with Luis & Mary Ann Rosa.    

    May 18, Sun - NJ - Dancing With The Cherry Hill Stars, fund raiser for the Cherry Hill public schools at 7PM. Pro dancers include: Shannon Anderson, Ron Bess, Alex Husiak, Melissa Mercuri, Adam Noar, Dara Patrusky, Andre' Phelps 16 couples, tickets are $10, at Cherry Hill East High School, for more info contact Eleanor Stofman, 856-874-9696. http://www.cherryhilleducationfoundation.com

    May 18, Sun - NJ - 100% Pure Hustle with Johnny O  8 PM  -  12 am, or whenever Johnny stops spinning - 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

    May 18, Sun - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK  V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, 11729, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:00PM to 11:00PM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter!  40 Min HUSTLE Dance Lesson at 7:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar Available, Adm. $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

    May 18, Sun – VA – Hustle/Salsa Party every Sunday with Nino Torre at Club Q. Free beg. Hustle lesson by native NY instructor, David Louie at 6:15pm. Music begins at 7:00PM to 10PM - FREE admission till 7:00pm. $5 after 7:00. Hustle, club classics& Salsa mixed by host DJ Nino, Club Quisqueya, 6346 Midlothian Twn, Richmond,  (804) 675-9213. Nino (718) 926-3704 http://nitemix.ws/DiscoSunday

    May 18, Sun – NJ – Rockaway Dance - California Mix of swing, hustle, latin, c&w, nc2.  Hosted by John Lindo at Let’s Dance Studios, 100 Hibernia Ave, Rockaway, ANNIVERSARY Party, FREE Admission, Special guest teacher John Festa teaching WCS. Lesson 5-6pm, Social 6-9:30pm. Release DVD party for John Lindo's first west coast swing instructional DVD.Visit http://www.johnlindo.com for more information

    May 20, Tues - NY - HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, $14 includes Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, Salsa Lesson by Kelly Ficarra, prizes & dancing to a Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

    May 23, Fri - NY - Zachary's, for the monthly dance contest....this is the new date. The rules are still the same. Amaeteur dance contest for $1000 in cash and prizes. 1916 Hempstead turnpike, long Island, 516- 794-9770 or contact charlie 516-983-3913  http://www.zacharysny.com/

    May 24, Sat - NJ - Ballroom-Latin Dance Social with a 2 hour Salsa "on 1" Workshop (Beginner from 5-6, Intermediate from 6:10 to 7:10).  Social from 7:30 to 11:30  $15 for workshop and social, $10 for workshop or social separately.  Location: IM Gallery, 235 Raritan Ave.,Highland Park, N.J. 08904. http://hpds.webhop.org/events.htm;  hpds@optonline.net or call 732-819-4858


    May 31, Sat - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, SPECIAL EVENT DIRECT FROM DANCING WITH THE STARS. KARINA SMIRNOFF & LOUIE VAN AMSTEL at SURBURBAN TEMPLE, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:30PM to 12:30AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Bagels! 30 Min. SALSA Lesson at 8:30pm. Door Prizes,  $40pp, Reservations required -payment in advance. Call Louis (516) 819 - 9016 or louisdelprete@yahoo.com

    JUNE 1- JUNE 8 MILLENNIUM DANCE CRUISE 1st Millennium Dance Cruise out of New York on the fabulous Norwegian Dawn, Hosted by Lori "Hustle Congress" Brizzi.  The ship leaves NY on Sunday, June 1st to Bermuda and returns the following Sunday, June 8th DJs Nelson "Paradise" Roman and Franklin Ayala,  Jose Solano,  Bobbi Petri, Doug Hagwood, Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse, Contact Joan Werner at Valerie Wilson Travel, 475 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016  Fax 212 779-7073  Attn: Joan Werner - email Joanw@vwti.com - phone 212 592-1208 - call Lori @ 516 728-6101 - email loribrizzi@aol.com

    dance June 7, Sat - NY - Summertime @ The Dance Zone -Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo $100 door prize and an Amateur cha dance contest $80 first prize - $20 second - 3rd passes to dance Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 8:30 - 12:30 am - 3710 Woodbine Ave - Carpet has been removed Floor is 60% Larger - Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions - $14p/p - http://www.mjames.org/zone.html -
    dannsirs@yahoo.com - http://www.mjames.org


    June 12 - 15th Great American Jack & Jill O'rama  Santa Maria, CA Hyatt Regency Orange County, Jack & Jill contests, 5 day Skippy Blair mini intensive, workshops & tons of open dancing.  Music by David Koppelman, Mike Pyle, Jack Smith. Costs: $115 p/p by May 29, $135 at door. Hyatt Regency $99. room rate call (714) 750-1234 visit http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com   ccsd@thegrid.net

    June 27- 29th Stardust Dance Weekend 
    Upstate New York at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, New York, Vegas caliber shows and food. Rates starting at $285  Includes dance workshops for all levels! (plus tax and gratuities)  http://www.stardustdance.com/

    July 4-6 Disco America  Crown Plaza Valley Forge 260- Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, PA Hosted by  Donna J. Boyle & Joyce Szili. This is the 10th Anniversary of DiscoAmerica: Dance Workshops, Social Dancing, after Dinner Show, Exhibitions & Championships, contact Donna J. Boyle -  Donnaboyledisco@aol.com, Joyce Szili - JoyceDancr@aol.com http://www.discoamerica.com/

    July 17 - 20 Miami Dance Magic Miami Hyatt Regency Hosted by Debbie Lynn, first annual event. West Coast Swing, Hustle and Salsa. Triple- Threat competition, Showtime Contest, WCS & Hustle Strictly, Pro/Am and Jack & Jill's. Skippy Blair Summer Intensive. Workshops and continual social dancing. Two ballrooms.  Debra Lynn (954) 270 - 0232 e mail - MiamiDanceMagic@aol.com http://www.CoastalDanceConnection.com 

    July 24 - 27 World Hustle Dance Championships  The 8th Annual hustle competition returns to East Brunswick New Jersey. Host Diane Nardone brings hustle, Swing, Salsa and country to the Hilton East Brunswick, Three Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick. Lots of great workshops, competitions, a FABULOUS dinner/show and much more!  Vendors will be available throughout the entire event! Visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com 

    August 28 - September 1 New York Hustle Congress  The 4th Annual hustle event in New York City. Hosted by Lori Brizzi This is a Hustle weekend with more social dance time then any other event. Featureing Jack & jill competitions and more More details coming soon. (516) 728 - 6101 Loribrizzi@aol.com http://www.nyhustlecongress.com

    August 29 - Sept 1 Hudson Swing Affair
    Hyatt Regency, Jersey City on the Hudson, presented by John Festa. West Coast Swing Social Dance Event with instructors Ramiro Gonzalez, John Lindo, Mary Ann Nunez, Sylvia Sykes, Charlie Womble & Jackie McGee.  Visit http://www.HudsonSwingAffair.com - call 212 779 - 2700

    Oct 10 - 16 International Dance Cruise on the Queen Mary 2, Six day cruise, enjoy a complete dance program for ballroom enthusiasts. The largest grand ballroom at sea, Live Big band and DJ, 3 cocktail parties, 3 formal balls, dance workshops with championship instructors and demonstrations. Rates start at $1,499pp for details call 754-246-2874 http://www.BallroomCruise.com

    Oct 31 - Nov 2nd Swing City Chicago At the Westin Lombard Hotel in Chicago. The perfect spot for a Halloween weekend. Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing and DJ Challenge, plus a pro-show/Exhibition, Friday night Pizza Party and Saturday, late night buffet. Come join Maren, Jason Barnes, Erica Berg, Bill Cameron, Jason Miklic, Fred & Tina Price, Mario Robau Jr, Mike Topel for an incredible fun weekend of dancing. For more details and registration information visit: http://www.Swingcitychicago.com

    November 17th - 29th Mediterranean Dance Cruise A once in a life time event, on the Queen Victoria for 12 wonderful days starting in Athens and stops in Volos, Greece – Dikili, Istanbul, & Kusadasi Turkey, Port Said & Alexandria Egypt -  Valetta in Malta - Messina Naples and ending in Rome, Italy.  From about $2200 for the cruise, prior Cunard guests may get better rates. Call for lowest rates. This cruise is selling out fast.  25% of cruise fare due at cabin assignment & final payment due Aug.12, 2008.  All prices per person based on double occupancy & include special dance events open to our group only.  Call 215-855-2711 - info@blsdc.com for more information and a brochure.

    January 25 - February 1, 2009 Stardust Dance Cruise III 7 nights on Costa Cruise Line’s 5-Star Costa Fortuna, now accepting reservations, Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sunday: Fort Lauderdale, Mon. - Key West, Tues.- Cozumel, Mexico, Wed. - at Sea,  Thurs. - Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Fri. - Grand Cayman Island, Saturday - At Sea, Sunday - back to Fort Lauderdale, http://www.stardustdancecruises.com/



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