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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter
May 22 - 2007

Greetings!

This Weeks Highlights
----Arte Phillips - Comes to LI - May 25
--------View Video @ check Calendar for Arte
call 516-835-9996 for lessons
---- Benji & Heidi - June 7 & 8 - check Calendar
----iTunes Freebie @ bottom
-----------Keep on Dancing Mark & Karen

PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer

In this issue
  • --- Hustle Work Shop
    -Sun May 27 -
  • Ron's Dance Talk - 5 - 22 - 07 ------
  • A Story ------
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - Salsa, Benji/Heidi. Cha ------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri State ------
  • Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

  • Ron's Dance Talk - 5 - 22 - 07 ------

    Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend.

    Happy birthday wishes to Frank Santan,  Magique,  Anthony Hollman and Raluca Shields. 

    The late great Eddie Vega would have turned 43 years old this week. Voted the greatest dancer of all time, in the DanceTalk readers poll, Eddie did it all: Grand champion on Dance Fever, Undefeated on Star Search, USBC Champion and the Harvest Moonball. He also appeared in the motion picture "Salsa" in 1988.

    Congratulations to Brian Winokur and his fiancee - Simone Bush. They just became officially engaged. We wish them both only the best.  

    There are lots of new hot singles out there for Hustle, swing and Latin dancing.
    Check out: "He's Alive" by A Girl Called Jane (sure to be a summer hit), "Automatic" a remake by Ultra Nate and "It's My Life" by S - Blush.

    Moxie Entertainment is seeking dancers for Atlantic City's newest nightclub, Providence, in the Quarter at Tropicana hotel/casino. They are seeking dancers ages 18 and up. Must be physically fit, have high energy & great personalities.
    Professional pay. Auditions Thursday, May 24 at 11:00AM in the Pageant Ballroom South Tower 4th floor, Tropicana. Bring headshot, resume and be ready to dance.

    To see photos from the top dance events including The Easterns and IHSC visit Sam's website for all the best pictures, http://www.SamsSnapShots.com

    The Stardust ballroom, in Pennsauken New Jersey will host its last public dance on June 2nd. They are spending nearly $400,000 renovating a former SuperFresh Market on Browning and Bell rd. in Bellmawr into a "new, different and slightly larger" Stardust for a fall 2007 opening.

    New, creative photos from Jie Du's surprise birthday celebration courtesy of  Fred http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/

    Dancing With The Stars ends this week. But this Saturday the Stars come out as Louis Del Prete presents Tony Dovolani & Elena Grineneko. Come see them perform on May 26th. See all the details below. 

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Stardust Dance Weekend. Taking place June 15th to the 17th, see all the details below. http://www.stardustdance.com

    Make it a great week,
    Ron


    Who Inspired/ motivated the following dances - Check the Site - See What they Say
    Billy Marti - Donna DeSimone - Keith Gussoni - Debbie Lynn - Jose & Marci Gonzalez - Minnie Ruiz - Chris Bates Complete Dance Talk
    Happy Birthday

    Look who' turning 7 years old - Dance Talk - Read & Enter Contest - Complete Dance Talk


    A Story ------

    A Simple Ball of Yarn
    Cynthia, a High School counselor, shows us how a simple ball of yarn can become a web of love. Here is her story: We were seated in a circle on the carpeted floor. One member of the group tossed a ball of yarn to....


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



    May 22 - 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 23 - 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 24 - 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 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 @ http://www.mjames.org/ultimatecal.html

    May 25 - 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

    May 26 - Sat --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Surburban Temple - Dancing w/the Stars comes to LI  - 516 819-9016 - 8:30 - 12:30

    May 26 - Sat
    --- Salsa DANCE - City Lounge -  lesson 9-10 by Mike Rodriguez ladies free till midnight print flyer

    danceMay 27 (Sun) - 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
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    Mon --- DANCE - Matty T's every Monday night for West Coast Swing. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713 

    dance zone
    June 2 - Sat ---  DANCE - Wantagh Jewish Center 9:15 pm - 1:15 am - Singles & Couples Welcome* Ballroom, Salsa, Hustle & WCS Music * Door Prizes * Coffee & Tea * Cakes & Snacks
    * Cream Cheese & Buttered Bagels * 50/50 * Dance Hosts Available * Dance Lesson - Info - Call 516-835-9996 - info @
    http://www.mjames.org/zone.html


    Video Gems - Salsa, Benji/Heidi. Cha ------


    World Salsa Championships 05

    Benji & Heidi

    Int'l Cha


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

    May 22, 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 22 , Tues - NY - LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS
    , 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, CHA CHA Dance Lesson by FRANK "RITMO" GARCIA & MISSY JAYME,  $13 Includes ALL !   Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org or http://www.LIDance.org

    May 22, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe, no cover and free parking all night long. Join the hustle party from 8:30 to 12:30AM, 10:00PM contemporary hour. DJ Mark plays 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 23, 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!! 7:30-7:45-we play music for all students for practice and warm up 7:45-8:45-Level II. Intermediate/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 23, 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. 5/23:  "Surprise, Come Check it Out!"

    May 24, 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, CHACHA 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 24, Thur - So You Think You Can Dance , returns to prime time for its third season, starting tonight. Tune in to Fox at 8PM EST for the 90 minute debut. 

    May 25th - May 27 - 3 Day 2007 Soul-Patrol Convention Soul/Nu Soul, Jazz, Funk, Spoken Word/Hip Hop Superstar Lineup Memorial Day Weekend, the award winning Soul-Patrol.com is partnering with the Philadelphia Black Heritage Festival to bring the 2007 Soul-Patrol Convention to Philadelphia. Featuring artists from the world of Classic Soul, Nu Soul, Funk, Jazz, Southern Soul, Spoken Word, Broadcasting/Journalism, Education and Film It will take place at two Philadelphia locations; Clark Park (43rd & Baltimore) & Enterprise Center (46th & Market). All events are FREE (except the Black Music Cabaret) all are welcome to attend. http://www.soul-patrol.com/convention

    May 25- Fri - PA “ SALSA FRIDAYS PARTY at La Luna Dance Studio, Pizza Palooza Party!!!  8:30PM- Doors open for complimentary pizza and ice cream! (first come, first serve) 9:00PM “ Complimentary Salsa lesson with Raul Santiago.  Latin dancing to DJ Clave until 2am.  BYOB, alchohol only.  Non-alchoholic cash bar available. This is a dress-up event!  Absolutely no jeans or sneakers.  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 25, Fri - NJ - NOCHE CALIENTE. ..a night of latin dancing,  8:30 pm “ 1 am    D.J. RAY COLON all night salsa mambo, bachata, rumba, cumbia, Ballroom.  workshops with Elizabeth Melendez 8:30- 9:30 pm Salsa/Mambo on 2  open to all levels Latin Party 9 “ 1 am $ 15 Workshop &  Party $ 10 Latin Party only STARLIGHT dance center  7 high street nutley,   973 235 9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    May 25, Fri - NJ - DKN Dance monthly dance & lesson at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 N Maple Ave, Fairlawn, N.J. 8:00 to 9:00 Hustle lesson, 9:00 to 1:00 Hustle WCS & More mixer with DJ Dave Muzii. CASH BAR please do not bring any drinks of any kind into the hall. Coffee and cake and light snacks will be served. Contact Diane for more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net or visit our website http://www.dkndance.com

    May 25, 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 26, Sat - NJ - "DO THE HUSTLE" with D.J. Johnny "V" from Long Island from 9 pm - 1 am  Dance to the best music of J.V. collection.  This is a hot night. Don't miss it.. $ 12 or $ 10 with print out or pass STARLIGHT dance center 7 high street  nutley nj 07110 973.235.9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    May 26, Sat - NY - Dancing With The Stars , come enjoy a great show with dance stars Tony Dovolani and Elena Grineneko. An Evening of BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at SURBURBAN TEMPLE, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh, Long Island, 11793**Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:30PM to 12:30AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, & Bagels! 30 Min.Dance Lesson starting at 8:30pm. Great Show W/Tony & Elena!! State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Admission $20, call Louis for more info or directions- (516) 819 - 9016

    May 26, Sat - Pa - Top Hat's West Coast Swing Morph Dance Party. 8:00-9:00 West Coast Swing lesson with Rob & Sheila - all levels 9:00- Morph party begins, $10 per person - includes light refreshments and beverages - BYOB http://www.robandsheiladance.com or email Sheila at bpurkey@yahoo.com

    May 26, Sat - PA - Soul-Patrol Convention Black Music Cabaret - $50.00 per person, at the Enterprise Center (46th & Market) Tickets available online ONLY at: http://www.soul-patrol.com/convention , - No Tickets at the Door, For group discounts call 609-351-0154, Meet & Greet the Artists,  DJ's from 4 Cities, Trivia/Prizes,  "Old School" Party, Site of the American Bandstand TV show,  Music from the 50's, 60's 70's  Surprise Performances,

    May 27 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm...NEW LOCATION - 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 & Salsa - * 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

    May 28, Mon - NY - MEMORIAL DAY INDOOR "BBQ" at Charisma Ballroom 71-46 Main St.  Kew Gardens Hills, Queens.  Hosted by Bobbi Petri's Dance upon a time - The fun starts at 6:00 PM to ???, Two-Step Lesson starting at 7:30, non-stop dancing after 8:15 -- Ballroom Mix early on, "Club Mix" after 9:30pm. 360 degree "surround sound" system with GREAT Air Conditioning!  Admission $15 includes lesson, hot dogs, salads, snacks, dessert, AND dancing all night.  Call (917) 566 - 3445 or (516) 358 - 4099 for info.

    June 2, 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, 9:15 - 1:15 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



    --- Hustle Work Shop
    -Sun May 27 -

    --- May 27 - Sunday - Hustle Workshop --- Bay Shore Best Deal 2 classes for $20 or 3 for $30 - Mark James & Karen Lupo

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