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May 15 - 2007

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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter
May 15 - 2007

Greetings!

This Weeks Highlights
----Dance Parade - NYC - Join Us - May 19 Look to the Right
----Arte Phillips - comes to LI - May 25 View Video Gems below of Arte
call 516-835-9996 for lessons
---- Rico & Carmen - East Coast Swing Workshop Sun May 20 - Innovative - Hauppauge - 631-842-6948
----iTunes Freebie @ bottom
-----------Keep on Dancing Mark & Karen

PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer

In this issue
  • --- Dance Parade
    Sat May 19
  • Ron's Dance Talk - 5 - 15 - 07 ------
  • A Story ------
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - Arte Phillips w/ Sharon Savoy ------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri State ------
  • Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

  • Ron's Dance Talk - 5 - 15 - 07 ------

    Happy birthday wishes to  Shannon Johnson,  Julian Ossias, Debra Kee, DJ Bobby Gerard,  Michele Kahwajy,   Mark James, Cathy Rankel, Singer/actress Grace Jones,  Karen Montaldo and Minnie Ruiz.

    One great website has just gotten better. The Dance Classic Showcase now offers (Free), classic music video's on their site. You can view them at 
    http://www.danceclassicshowcase.com/

    Kudos' to Erica Smith, she recently auditioned for the nationally televised show, "So You Think You Can Dance." Erica performed a Hustle routine with her dance partner Jesse Castaneda for her audition.  The May 17th issue of TV Guide Magazine will include a picture and short interview with Erica relating to her experience auditioning for the show. Way to go Erica. 

    Here is an awesome Dance contest. Yahoo and Television's entertainment show Extra have teamed up to sponsor a $50,000.00 contest. The deadline is May 22.  All dance styles are welcome to participate. Download your video's now. Visit  http://bix.yahoo.com/extra

    Congratulations to dance champion, Susan Marolda, and Ron Lazar on their up coming marriage. Wishing them only the best in their future together.

    Here are some pictures from last weeks competition in Miami (IHSC), courtesy of Scott Michielli http://share.shutterfly.com

    The most creative show in the world is looking for new talent and performers, Cirque Du Soleil is now auditioning by video demo's, send to http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil

    Today's dancers look up to their teachers, the professional dancers and coaches. Who do their instructors look up too? Who were their mentors? Where did their inspiration come from?  Next week, we ask them. Stay tuned to DanceTalk®. 

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Hustle Millennium, celebrating their 6th anniversary. Read all about it below. http://www.loribrizzi.com/mhustle.html

    Make it a great week,
    Ron


    6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

    On May 19th, Lori Brizzi proudly celebrates six years of dancing in New York - the birth place of the American Hustle. Your invited to join the festivities as one of the longest running dance parties celebrates six big years. "Millennium Hustle" parties are recognized as one of the premier dance socials of the day.  
    Join Lori and some of the best dancers on Saturday, May 19th at the 92nd St. Y. Your dance all night as classic DJ, Nelson "Paradise" Roman will be spinning your favorite songs, including some of those lost classics that just can't be found. From 9PM - 2AM your be able to hustle the night away. DJ Louis Del Prete will be playing mixed Latin, west coast swing and a splash of ballroom in the side room from 9PM -1AM.
    Lori's goal has been to keep the energy of social dancing alive and strong in New York City, as she hosts her monthly dance parties. Lori, a full time teacher and the director of the NY Hustle/ Salsa Congress also has many championship titles under her belt including: Zachary's Dance Contest (two time winner), Sabado Gigante, Daily News Mambo Contest, .....Rest @ Ron's Page Lori's # 516 728-6101 http://www.loribrizzi.com/mhustle.html

    Letters to the Editor

    Hi Ron,
    I'm a member of your email list and thought I'd share this article I wrote which appears in Today's Dietitian magazine this month. It combines my loves of dance, health, exercise, nutrition. Enjoy and feel free to share. Dancing for the Health of It http://www.todaysdietitian.com
    Your fellow dance friend,
    Lisa Monti

    >>>>>>>
    Thank you so much to everyone for celebrating my birthday at Michael's last Tuesday.  It was the best birthday ever because of you guys and girls the very special people in our unique dance community. I also want to thank everyone for your cards, balloons, gifts, and DJ Mark's wonderful dance tunes.  Specially I want to thank .....Rest @ Ron's Page
    Jie forever 21

    >>>>>>>

    Hi Ron, 
    Just wanted you to know what a great time I had at the Miami IHSC. - Even though events ran behind schedule the overall event was great. The show was awesome! Many well deserved congratulations to Donna Desimone and Derrick Allen on their lifetime achievement award.  Donna was very gracious poised in her acceptance speech.  Derrick again showed .....Rest @ Ron's PageSteve M.

    >>>>>>>;

    Hi Ron, 
    As you know last fall Kim Vanaman started treatment for breast cancer.  She did finish chemotherapy and radiation therapy and in March the doctors were satisfied with the results. Needless to say Kim was thrilled and while she never stopped teaching throughout the treatments, her energy waned and her trademark long hair disappeared.  She continued to work her full time job and was still the full time Mom she is.  She refused to allow the disease or the treatments get her down and somehow someone from the dance community was nearby to take her places, have meals ready or to tell her a joke.  She appreciated everything the dance community did on her behalf and I noticed it was hard for her to at first accept the outpouring of love she received because at times it was such a flood of love, care and concern.
    Her first public .....Rest @ Ron's Page
    Beth Baird


    A Story ------

    RUTH'S VISITOR
    Ruth went to her mail box and there was only one letter. She picked it up and looked at it before opening, but then she looked at the envelope again. There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and address. She read the letter: Dear Ruth: I'm going to be in your neighborhood....


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



    May 15 - Tues --- 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 16 - 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 17 - Thurs --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS, Mirelle's (516) 819-9016

    Thurs --- Groups - Innovative Fitness - Salsa Couples - 7pm - $10 per couple - only couples - 516-885-5740 http://www.innovativedancesport.com


    May 18 - Fri --- 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  --- Groups - Jorge Maderski' http://www.geocities.com/dancing_lane/ Samba - dance of the month

    Fri --- Groups Victor Kanevsky's Kaiser Dancesport - Steph Falciano 7:15 - Salsa, Hustle, WCS - 340 - Greenvale - 516-484-6604 - http://www.dhtw.com

    parade May 19 - Sat --- NYC Parade - The Long Island Contingent - Mark James, Karen Lupo & Louis Del Prete has a float look for this Banner to find us & Join us---Meet us at 12:30 at 32nd Street and 5th Ave--- More info - http://www.longislanddancesensation.com/ ---
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    May 19 - Sat --- Salsa DANCE - City Lounge - Mike Rodriguez http://www.innovativedancesport.com

    May 19 - Sun --- East Coast Swing Work Shop - Rico & Carmen - 631-842-6948 1-4 Beg to Adv more @
    Click - Look Under May 20th

    May 20 - Sun --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Deer Park VFW - 516 819-9016 - 7-11
    Mon --- 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


    May 25 (Fri) --- Coaching by Arte Phillips - LI -  Call for Info - Teaches/ Coaches or Choreographs all styles of dance - 516-835-9996 - Spaces Available - View Videos Below


    danceMay 27 (Sun) - Sat & Sun ---Workshop - New Larger Place - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm...102 E Main St - Bay Shore, LI, NY - CLICK HERE TO GO TO WORKSHOP -  1-Beg -2-Int 3 - Int to Adv- Singles & Couples Welcome Best Deal - 2hrs for $20 or 3hrs for $30


    Video Gems - Arte Phillips w/ Sharon Savoy ------


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    Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri State ------

    May 15, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe, no cover andfree parking all night long. Join the hustle party from 8:30 to 12:30AM (sometimes even later) as DJ Mark plays contemporary, classic hustle, WCS and Latin in between. Dancers from DC, Delaware, NJ and NY all come to check out the best night of dancing in the tri state area. Street Road in Bensalem, near the Casino/Race Track.  

    May 16, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday! Rob & Sheila's weekly WCS lessons and dance at the Atrium in Pennsauken, 6:30-7:30-Level I. Learn the language of West Coast Swing. All levels can benefit from this one!! Lesson 1 of 6 week series. 7:30-7:45-we play music for all students for practice and warm up. 7:45-8:45-Level II. Inter/Advanced - must know your 6 & 8 count basic patterns -boost your dance skills while expanding your dance vocabulary. 8:45-11:30-A night of swing with DJ Rob and the Del Val dancers!! $5. http://www.robandsheiladance.com or email Sheila at bpurkey@yahoo.com

    May 16, Wed - "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. 5/16: "DANCERS REQUEST HOUR 60 MIN. OF YOUR FAVES!"

    May 17, Thurs - NY - Monthly WCS party at Dancesport, now on Thursday nights. Hosted by Steve Neeren from 9:30PM-12:30.  Admission is $10.  Go to the Strictly Westie website ( http://www.strictlywestie.com ) and pre-register online for a discounted $7 admission. Your DJ is Steve Neeren, 22 West 34th street. ( next to the Empire State Building, Bet 5th & 6th Aves.)

    May 17, 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.

    May 18, Fri - NY - Platinum WCS & Hustle Party every 3rd Friday, at Club 412 (You Should Be Dancing at 412 Eighth Avenue at 31st Street) Cost: $15 admission (Discounts & More info at http://www.SwingShoes.net ), Lessons:  8:30pm Guest Instructors TBD (WCS and/or Hustle) Dance: 9pm-12:30am with Guest DJ's

    May 18 - 20th - Space Coast Dance Weekend , Indialantic FL. Crown Plaza, Melbourne Oceanfront, Ballroom, Swing, Hustle, Salsa, Argentine Tango Staff: Donna Boyle, Jean Claude Babiloni, Dan Radler & deidra, Johnny Permar & Lisa Marion, Mark Traynor, Quanita, brevardballroom@yahoo.com

    May 18- 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 18, Fri - NJ - HORA CERO ...la milonga, a night of Argentine Tango  8:30 pm “ 12:30 am Workshop Milonga & Show by Jose Fluk & Silvana  Inter/Advanced Workshop 8:30 “ 9:30 pm, (New to Tango? Join an Intro class in Argentine Tango from 8:30 “ 9:30 pm with Galia) Milonga 9:30 - midnight  light buffet  coffee and cake served $ 17 per person or $ 28 per couple STARLIGHT dance center   7 high street   nutley nj 07110   973.235.9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    May 18, Fri - NJ - Robertos Big Bash 14 Dance Party - Hustle, Salsa, West Coast and more. Hustle Workshop with Special Guest Lori Brizzi  8-9 p.m. Party from 9 to 12 p.m. $15 for lesson and Party. Music provided by DJ Dennis Matera. Come and enjoy in the fun. Always an exciting event. Dance Showcases, Light refreshments and Door Prizes.  At the Pioneer Club, 209 Jefferson Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 201-288-1422 or DJDennis at 973-768-2168  http://www.djdennismusic.com

    May 18, 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 18, Fri - NY - IBBG, Friday Night Fever hosted by Luis & Mary Ann Rosa.  8pm to 1am. The city comes to Long Island. Nelson "Paradise" Roman, guest DJ. The last time he played the house was packed. Come enjoy some hardcore hustle classics. Special this month, $8 admission for all before 9:30am. $10 from 9:30 to 1am. Complimentary Hustle Dance Class with Luis & Mary Ann from 8pm to 8:45pm. Door prize. 50/50 raffle. Rain or shine, the party goes on.

    MAY 19,  Sat -  6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY  PARTY celebration of Millennium Hustle Parties at the 92nd St. Y. Celebrate to DJ Nelson "Paradise" Roman from 9pm-2am hustle, salsa, west coast swing. 1395 Lexington Ave at 92nd St. Dance performance by Robert Lawrence and Rosetta Varoula. Come get your free 2007 V.I.P. card which will entitle you to free admission to future parties. FREE CHAMPAGNE and new 50/50 Raffle. $15 Admission includes free wine/cheese, beverages, snacks, coffee/cake & beg hustle lesson taught by Lori from 8-9pm loribrizzi@com or 516 728-6101

    May 19 Sat - NJ “ An Evening at the Nash “ California Mix of swing, hustle, latin, c&w, nc2. Hosted by John Lindo at the Nash Dancenter 10-12 Emery Ave, Randolph NJ.  WCS lesson by Michael Frank @ 7:30-8:30pm, Social 8:30-12:am, Admission-$15  Visit http://www.johnlindo.com for more information


    May 19, Sat - NY -  "One Parade with Many Cultures" thousands will dance in the streets of New York City, moving to every kind of dance music under the sun. To celebrate diversity as  41 genres are represented: African, Asian Indian, Ballet, Ballroom, Belly Dance, Break Dance, Burner, Clogging, Contra, Cumbia, Disco, Ecstatic, Ethnic Contemporary, Flagger, Greek, Hip-Hop, Hooper, House, Hustle, Irish Step, Jazz, Luvalution, Modern, Osho Dance, Panamanian, Reggae, Roller Disco, Sacred, Salsa, Samba, Scottish, Shaman, Square Dance, Sufi Whirling Dervish, Swing, Tango, Tap Dance, Techno, Tribal, Voguers, Zydeco - The Long Island Contingent - Mark James, Karen Lupo & Louis Del Prete has a float look for this Banner to find us ---Meet us at 12:30 at 32nd Street and 5th Ave--- http://www.longislanddancesensation.com/

    May 19, Sat - FL - ARMED FORCES DAY with a dance featuring DJ'd Big Band and Swing Music. Beginner Big Band Fox Trot Lessons at 7:30 to 8:30. Social dance session starts at 8:30 to late night. Cost is $12 for the night, lesson included.  Large, Beautiful Studio with Great Dance Floor. Non Smoking Venue. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Highway * Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441 **954-254-3221 or Cindy 561-495-7571

    May 20 Sun “ NJ “ Rockaway Dance - California Mix of swing, hustle, latin, c&w, nc2.  Hosted by John Lindo at Lets Dance Again Studios, 100 Hibernia Ave, Rockaway  ** ANNIVERSARY Party “ FREE Admission ** Special guest teacher John Festa teaching WCS. Lesson 5-6pm, Social 6-9:30pm.  Admission - FREE for MAY 20  Visit http://www.johnlindo.com for more information

    May 20, Sun - NJ - 100 % PURE HUSTLE with DJ 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  7 high street, Nutley   973.235 9835  http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    May 20, 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 Dance Lesson at 7:00w/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

    May 21, Mon - NY - HUSTLE DANCE at Charisma Ballroom 71-46 Main St.  Kew Gardens Hills, Queens.  Hosted by Bobbi Petri's Dance upon a time....  Music by DJ NELSON "PARADISE" ROMAN.  Music starts at 7:00PM, Hustle Lesson w/Bobbi starting at 7:30, non-stop dancing after 8:15. 360 degree "surround sound" system with GREAT Air Conditioning!  Admission $15 by 7:30 includes lesson, 24oz H2O, dancing all night.  After 8:15, dancing only for the low, low price of $10!.  Call (917) 566 - 3445 or (516) 358 - 4099 for info.


    Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

    --- Dance Parade
    Sat May 19

    The Long Island Contingent - Mark James, Karen Lupo & Louis Del Prete has a float look for the Banner above to find us ; - ) Come Join us for the Celebration

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