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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter		May 6 - 2008

				Greetings! This Weeks Highlights Happy Mother's Day.  Louis Van Amstel & Karina Smirnoff coming to Long Island to perform @ Surburbam Temple - May 31 - Call Louis Del Prete for info - reservations needed - 516-819-9016 - louisdelprete@yahoo.com This week mainly - Louis Van Amstel & Karina Smirnoff @  Weekly Video Player This Newsletter is also viewable on line every Wednesday with a Calendar & Video Player @ Mark's Dance Corner - - Free song from iTunes @ Bottom SPECIAL SPONSORS @ side -----------Keep on Dancing - Mark & Karen PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer This Week --- May 18 (Sun) - Hustle Workshop @ Zone Ron's Dance Talk - 5-5-08 ------ Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ Video Gems - Louis Van Amstel & Karina Smirnoff + Salsa ------- Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------ Free weekly iTunes song ------ Ron's Dance Talk - 5-5-08 ------ Make it a great Cinco De Mayo and have a Happy Mother's Day.  Happy Birthday wishes to Laura Cozik,  Smitty,  Sandi Castle,  Bobby O and  Anthony Bozarth.   Frank Nelson of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away last week. Please keep his dancing friends and family in your thoughts and prayers. He was born this week in 1899, the man that brought ballroom dancing to the world on the silver screen. Mr. Dance, Fred Astaire.   Neil Bogart passed away 16 years ago. He appeared on the "Thank God Its Friday" tribute held on the Merv Griffin show. He was the president of Casablanca Records and gave many artists their first break in the music industry.   Congratulations to all the winners at this years International Hustle Salsa Championships held in Miami. The incomparable Lisa Nunziella was honored with the Augie & Margo Award.    Congratulations to Glen Miller & the Swing Dance America attendees, held in Milwaukee Wisconsin. In the Open Hustle Jack & Jill, 1st place went to Nino Digiulio & Stephanie Risser, 2nd Fred Price & Angie Cameron, 3rd Carlos Garcia &  Leslie Bricker, 4th Eric Novoa & Elizabeth Gutzwiler,  5th Paul Cameron & Carrie Richards. For all the results visit http://swingdanceamerica.com/winners.html   Starting June 2nd,  it's the newest reality show, searching for the lead star to appear in the Broadway show "Legally Blonde." The TV show premieres on MTV.   Get into the new dance classes at SoHo Dance Studio, starting May 5th. Salsa, Ballroom & Hip Hop classes-new cycle running May 5th - May 31st. Registered students refer a friend and receive 1 FREE private lesson. Located at 598 Broadway, 6th flr. NYC 10012 p 212-226-6767  http://www.sohodancestudio.com If your hungry for new dance music, here is your chance to get the newest songs, all on one CD. DJ Fancy's May Release. It features new songs from Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jordan Sparks & Chris Brown, Paula Abdul, Robyn, Moby, Lucas Prada,   16 new dance songs in all. To order contact DJ Fancy at  sparda3636@yahoo.com  Only $15 includes shipping and handling.   It's the 2nd highest rated television show, Dancing with the Stars, celebrates its 100th episode this Tuesday, 8PM EST. Several stars return to the dance floor: Apolo Anton Ohno, Julianne Hough, Mel B, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Mario Lopez.  Mark James & Karen Lupo attended the New York Society Teachers of Dance (NYSTD) Annual Spring Banquet in Queens, NY this past Saturday - and enjoyed another great performance by Lucas Jaime & Yanna Samkovo. This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by The Easterns and http://www.thehustlelounge.com, read more below. http://www.BarryDurand.com Make it a great week, Ron The Easterns  (Washington Dance Challenge)   The Easterns are here, from May 8th to the 11th. The event of spring comes to the Hilton Washington Dulles (1-800- Hiltons) for a mix of dancing, workshops and competitions. This is the 21st anniversary of the Washington Dance Challenge hosted by dance Champion, Barry Durand. A former 'Dance Fever' television champion, Barry has conquered many dance quests, as the publisher of his own national Dance magazine, he has been organizing dance competitions bringing dancers together from all over the USA. The weekend has an extensive menu that offers dishes for every dance appetite. Swing, hustle, country, line dancing, ballroom, plus more. Always a fun, friendly atmosphere, your enjoy over 40 workshops, competitions, variety show, a great hotel setting with 2 ballrooms and the famous lobby dance floor and a talented staff. This years invited pros includes: Robert & Nicola Royston,  Silvana Gallagher, John Lindo, Billy Marti, Jason Barnes & Erica Berg, George Garcia, Ken Roesel, Brian Gallagher, Debbie Lynn,  Dave Moldover, Anthony Lee, Kevin Fitzhugh & Tamara Brown, Joyce Szili, Frank Glowczewskie, Tony & Shawn Nguyen, Lisa & Christopher Joe Shaupp, Dean & Dawn Garrish, Barry Durand, Sam & Denise Miller, John & Dee Soares,  Jeff and Lynn Bartholomew, Sam & Chris Wetzel Mal & Linda Zerden,  Wild Man Louie St George, Clive Stevens,  Hot Pepper, BJ Brown, Louie St. George, DJ Jam, Mike Kelly, Kelly Faust, Bruce Bryant, Sharon Roberts..... The event takes place this coming weekend at the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel, make sure you ask for the special $90 rate register now at http://www.DanceEasterns.com, Events & Videos: http://www.BarryDurand.com    http://www.MyDanceLesson.com DJ Directory 2008  (part 2 - 3) This is the 2nd installment of our 3 part series on the finest disc jockeys, specializing in dance music, from all over the USA. Many of these pros are on the air and/or take part at the national dance events. Thank you to all these professionals for the energy they put into their work and the enjoyment they bring us. Please retain this list for future reference - when you need a top notch DJ.   The directory is brought to you by http://www.hustlelounge.com and DanceTalk®. Valerie Hunt (aka DJ Girl Wonder) Phoenix, AZ Hustle, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Ballroom email: djgirlwonder@gmail.com website: http://djgirlwonder.blogspot.com/ (480) 829-6272 Mark James Long Island & New York City Hustle, WCS & Salsa  dannsirs@yahoo.com 516.835.9996 http://www.ultimatedancezone.com   DeeJay Vicki Kay West Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale, Florida Swing, Hustle, Latin, Ballroom DJVic@MrDancePro.com website  - http://www.MrDancePro.com (561) 414-1503 Barry Lederer New York City All genres barry254@msn.com website -- http://www.myspace.com/barrysdiscomix1 212-460-9281 DJ Linda Wilmington, Del Music for Weddings & Special Events 215-817-0955 e mail  djlinda@aol.com website   http://www.djlinda.com John Lindo Morristown, NJ swing, country, hustle, latin jl@johnlindo.com website – http://www.johnlindo.com 973-538-7147 DJ Maestro Detroit Michagan Dance, hustle DJmaestro4life@aol.com 586 - 615 - 5869 DJ Dennis Matera Totowa, New Jersey Hustle, Salsa, WCS, Ballroom, 2-step, hip - hop, Club, Top 40, Dance, house, classic house, Rock, classic rock, website - http://www.DJDENNISMUSIC.COM CELL 973-768-2168 HOME:973-790-6711 Jackie McCloy Long Island, New York 35 Years of Dance Music from Pre-Saturday Night Fever Underground Disco to Contemporary Progressive  LIRecordPool@aol.com (516)796-6596  Ken Mercik Enfield, CT WC Swing (Blues, Contemporary, Etc...), Ballroom, Country, Classic Rock, Oldies (50's on up) Phone - 860-749-5434 E-mail - ken@djkenm.com, djkenm@aol.com Website - http://www.djkenm.com Dave Moldover Washington, DC Variety Dance Music & More dave@dancejamproductions.com   http://www.dancejamproductions.com 301.330.7708 DJ Bobby Morales New York City Rare and Commercial Disco Classics, Deep Soulful House Music, Salsa and Freestyle Mixed Cd's available DJBobbymo@aol.com    (347) 524-5315 George "Cody" Morse Long Island, NY Ballroom, Argentine Tango, WC Swing, Hustle Phone: 631-744-7777 E-mail: Info@LIDance.org Websites: http://www.LIDance.org http://www.TangoUSA.com Letters to the Editor (our goal is  to post readers letters twice a month, unfortunately due to space limitations we can not publish them all) Let me say a little about a very nice and decent person,  Nan. I met Nan at Stepping Out Studio when it was at 57th Street & Broadway. She was always polite and friendly. I Danced with her several times and she always looked like she was having a good time on the dance floor. When Stepping Out Studio moved to 37 West 26th Street, Nan moved with them, which showed her dedication. When I started to Host Wednesday night parties with Simone, I truly got to become closer to Nan. I hired her to work at all my private partied because I believed that Nan was a trust worthy person and I could always count on her. Nan you are truly DANCING WITH THE STARS, and will be missed. REST IN PEACE Love Always David Padilla  ......................... Ron, Thank you for celebrating Nan's spirit and love for dance in this week's edition of DanceTalk.  As we all know, she was a pillar of support for the Hustle community. Along with many others in this scene, I have long admired her strong, gracious and graceful presence.  As Arte said, she was selfless. An integral member of our dance world, she could always be depended upon to help keep our Hustle family together. She was one of the first Hustle dancers I met when I came to New York. At the time, she was an active competitor in theater arts.  She greatly impressed me with her energy, drive and courage on the dance floor.  Nan had to dance and had to be around it.  It was part of her soul.  She was a quite, private person.  Therefore, I feel especially fortunate to have known her and to have seen her perform and "shine" in her element. Nan, the beautiful dancer with tremendous spirit and heart, will be greatly missed by all of us. Thank you, Ron, Daria Sanchez ......................... Dear Ron, I am glad to read that you celebrated the life of Nan. I didn't know her (I live outside of Boston). We live in a fragile world. We all move fast off the dance floor. A life can be snatched away at the blink of an eye. This makes us all aware of the value of friends and the importance of taking the time to express ones feelings off and on the dance floor. By the letters I have read, Nan was a beautiful person, inside and out. I love your newsletter for letting others express their sorrow and personal interaction with her. For many adults, writing your inner thoughts is a healing process. It emphasizes the care and love that we should all have for one another. I have limited time between my family, career and caring for an aging parent, but I always make time for my friends and to read your newsletter. God Bless you, your family and those who expressed their love for Nan. Alice Anne   ......................... Hi Ron:   Some of the e-mails sent to you support DJ's playing faster (130bpm and above) music at Hustle events in an attempt to attract new (younger) dancers. Hustle does not fail to attract new dancers because of the speed of the music, the internal politics or competition judging standards (all cited as apparent causes).    Hustle fails to attract new dancers primarily because of a lack of exposure and a poor image.  With the plethora of dance shows on network and cable TV we have seen only one true representation of Hustle in the last 3 years - when Maria Torres choreographed a dance routine for 'So You Think You Can Dance', yet we see a (socially obscure) dance like Paso Doble demonstrated on a regular basis (?).  The head judge on this show (Nigel Lithgow, an ex-dancer) admitted he didn't know the difference between 'disco' and Hustle. By contrast, Salsa has a carefully crafted image (dynamic, sexy, exciting etc.), though (Mambo) is at least 20 years older than Hustle it is never thought of as 'dated'. Yes Salsa has a core ethnic / cultural following but still manages to attract plenty of non-Hispanic dancers.   Swing dancing has enjoyed a resurgence in the last few years due, in no small part,  to an image make- over initially driven by the Gap TV commercials which featured teen / twenty year olds dancing Swing / Lindy Hop (original dance, original music tempo). While Hip-Hop has gone mainstream Hustle remains the Rodney Dangerfield of dance, until/unless we improve its image and increase its exposure I see little change in the number of new (young) dancers. Pat Complete Ron Bess' Dance Talk ... @ Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... A 6 week Course in Human Relations Week 3 - "The 4 most important words: What do you think ?" - Anonymous Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ May 7 -  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 8- 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 Fri  --- Groups - George Maderski - 160 West Merrick Road  - Beg/Interm Bolero -- 8 pm - Please call first - http://www.madhotdancing.com/ May 9- Fri --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS -VFW Deer Park - 588 Long Island Ave - (516) 819-9016  8:00- 12:00  $13 May 10 - Sat --- - DANCE - Stony Brook Dance club http://www.liballroom.com/homepage.html May 12- Mon -  May Groups - wk 2 of 3 - Mark James Instructor - $11 per class - or 2 for $16 p/p - per group 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 + some Reuda Casino -    - Bay Shore  - Singles & Couples Welcome  - No Partner Needed - Call 516- 835-9996 - http://www.mjames.org/groups.html Mon - May 12  --- Groups - MICHAEL - 7:00pm - Beginner Salsa- New place - Farmingdale www.innovativedancesport.com May 13  - 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 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 June 7, Sat - Wantagh - Summer TimeDance @ The Dance Zone DANCE $80(1st) - $20(2nd) - 3rd prize(door) - Amateur Cha cha Dance Contest - Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle   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 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 Complete Calendar @ ---------------- Video Gems - Louis Van Amstel & Karina Smirnoff + Salsa ------- Enjoy ---- Video Gems - Cyd, Salsa & Promo -- ----- Weekly Video Player @ Bottom - updated Wednesday Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------ Click Below to Go to Ron's Dance Talk & Calendar - Scroll Below - ---------------- Ron's Complete Calendar---------------- ----------------National Events & Tri--State for the Year---------------- Free weekly iTunes song ------			--- May 18 (Sun) - Hustle Workshop @ Zone May 18 (Sun) - Hustle Workshop @ Zone Mark & Karen BEST DEAL 2 hrs for $20 or 3 hrs for $30 - contact # - 516-835- 9996 More Info.... Step onto these links... Ultimate Dance Zone - Calendar *UP*DATED* - Mark & Karen - Flash Video - Ron's Dance Talk & Calendar Hustle Hall of Fame Upcoming Events Click to check these out Ultimate Dance Zone DANCE June 7 Sat - 8:30pm - 12:30am Dance 7- Cha - Am Rumba 8 - Club salsa Next series Starts May 5- Monday BEST DEAL - 3 wks for $24 Karen's Sexy Latin Styling June TBA - Sunday Hauppauge Learn AWESOME moves and TECHNIQUES that will DISPLAY yourself with CLASS AND STYLE!! Hustle Workshop - May 18 - Bay Shore Large Venue - Best Deal - 2 hrs = $20 - 3 hrs=$30 Join our mailing list!
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May 5, 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 6, Tues - NY - IBBG, "The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party", celebrating Marina Peredo's Birthday. Alex will be bringing cake. 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 6, 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 6, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe for the hottest dancing night in the tri state area. The party continues on Tuesday night on Street Road in Bensalm. No cover charge and free parking. DJ Mark spins classic dance to red hot contemporty dance music from 8:30PM to 12:30AM. Hustle, Swing and Latin in between.  The Party continues every Tuesday night.

May 7, Wed - NE - “Make That Move” , Hustle Disco Dance Explosion & WCS practice party. 1 hour class each week (7:00 - 8:00pm) teaching the fundamentals, followed by a dance party (8:00pm-12:30pm) Every Wednesday night. Dance World  1950 Rainbow (bet Sahara & Oakey), Suite 104 (Right behind Panda Express)  $10 for class $6 for Dance Practice. studio  (702) 241-1477 Dance class & dance party hosted by Julia St. Marie 702-355-4663

May 8 -11 The Easterns  Washington, DC Area Premier Dance Event - Washington Dance Challenge,  Hilton Washington Dulles - 1-800-Hiltons, Special $90 rate (mention Easterns)  Featuring Hustle Pro Am and  Hustle Jack and Jill's,  Early Bird Rates, Full UCWDC Country Competition, Swing Competition - Strictly & Jack & Jills, World Swing Dance Council Points Added  ProAm & Amateur Ballroom ON SUNDAY DURING THE DAY!  http://www.barrydurand.com

May 8, 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. SALSA  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 9, Fri - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK  V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI,  Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM to 12:00AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter!  40 Min. Dance Lesson at 8:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar Available, $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

May 9 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 - 561-495-7571 

May 10, Sat - IL - Red Carpet Dance, Dinner, Fashion Show of the stars, Champion Showcase, recording artists, Special Guest Bob Powers, Mix & Match Pro Dance Challenge, Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake, Silvana Gallagher & Billy Marti, Marcia Barrett & Steeve Jean Louis, Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson, Ben Morris & Melina Ramirez.5PM at 10255 West Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, Illinois.Procedes go to the Rahab House, http://www.jozsefparragh.com/red_carpet_details

May 11, Sun – VA – Hustle/Disco Party every Sunday with Nino Torre at Club Q. Free Hustle lesson by native NY instructor, David Louie. Beg.class at 6:00pm. Music  6:45PM to 10PM -  FREE admission before 7:00pm. $5 after 7:00. Hustle & club classics by Hustle dancer/DJ Nino Torre. Club Quisqueya, 6346 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, (804) 675-9213. Nino (718) 926-3704  http://nitemix.ws/DiscoSunday

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 http://www.centraljerseydance.org 609-945-1883 - swing@jerseyjumpers.org.

May 17, Sat - NY - Disco Classic Dance Benefit, 6th Annual Ed Ryan Memorial Award at the City Nightclub in the Radisson Hotlel, 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 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 - 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, Amdre' Phelps 16 couples, tickets are $10, at Cherry Hill East High School, for more info - Eleanor Stofman, 856-874-9696 http://www.cherryhilleducationfoundation.com

May 18, Sun - NJ - 100% Pure Hustle with Johnny O  8 PM  -  12 am, - whenever Johnny stops spinning - Great music, great company on a great floor. $12 - $10 with pass - print out -  Starlight Dance Center 7 High Street, Nutley, NJ  07110 - 973-235-9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com

May 30 - 31 WCSwing / Hustle / Salsa Fest 2008 -  - Stamford, CT 3 Dances, 2 Day Dance Event, No Competitions http://www.swingshoes.net/WCS-Hustle-Salsa-Fest08.html

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

June 7, Sat - NY - Summer TimeDance @ 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 -
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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 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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