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June 12 - 2007

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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter
June 12 - 2007

Greetings!

This Weeks Highlights

---- Video gems Below - Frankie Manning Hellzapoppin' Swing Dance Scene - Dance starts @ 2:40 It is worth the wait - Try to figure out wich one is Frankie Manning ??
---- Maria & Kenny - Hustle - Video gems Below
---- For complete Ron Bess' Dance Talk - Click on link in side panel
----iTunes Freebie @ bottom
-----------Keep on Dancing Mark & Karen

PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer

In this issue
  • --- Mark & Karen ---
  • Ron's Dance Talk - 6 - 12 - 07 ------
  • David Bach - Finish Rich Author
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - Hustle, Frankie Manning, Lindy Hop ------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri State ------
  • Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

  • Ron's Dance Talk - 6 - 12 - 07 ------

    Happy birthday wishes to Margaret Tuttle,  Rick Barney,  John Merisier, 
    Lidia Welsh, 
    Shawn Brennan and  Robert Lawrence.

    There is a birthday celebration on Tuesday night, June 12th for John Merisier at Michael's Cafe in Bensalem Pa. Come out and join the festivities.

    For some good discussions on hustle dancing visit the Dance Forums web site (dance-forums.com). They list Hustle as a topic under the Swing category.

    Shana and the Society Hill Dance Academy  just celebrated their 5th anniversary at their Philadelphia studio, it's the place to dance dance dance. 

    Congratulations to Carolyn Grimaldi & Armando Sanchez on their recent marriage. We wish them both nothing less then happiness and dancing in their lives.

    New Hustle Dance Team is forming. Rehearsals at Rendezvous in Rockville, MD. Choreographed & directed by Joyce Szili. You must know the basics of Hustle. There will be monthly dues to cover costs. You do not need a partner. Men wanted.  There are 4 couples and 4 lovely ladies who need leaders...COME ON GUYS...give it a try!  Contact Joyce Szili at JoyceDancr@aol.com 

    Its not to late to join the dance party at the Stardust Weekend in the Catskill Mountains, NY June 15th to the 17th. A wonderful weekend of dancing. See all the details below. http://www.stardustdance.com

    High five to Susan Fritz, she designed the brochure œsystem? for the Citigroup Private Bank. It won a 2007 Silver Portfolio Award for Corporate Image Campaigns from the Financial Communications Society. Way to go.

    They're off to Italy for their Honeymoon.  Newlyweds, dance champion Susan Marolda and Ron Lazar had a spectacular wedding featuring DJ Johnny O who energized their special day.  We wish them both years of happiness together.

    Don't forget to enter our contest, "Who Inspired me to Hustle"? You could win a copy of the Dream Girls DVD, Video tapes from Hustle USA, Discoamerica and more. The Deadline is June 12th. Write to Rowenlb22@aol.com

    The deadline for early registration for this summers Discoamerica is June 15th.  Get the reduced price now. Rates go up on June 16th. Hotel rooms are going fast, reserve yours now. Visit http://www.discoamerica.com

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by John Lindo's Liberty Swing Dance Championships taking place June 21 to the 24th. http://www.libertyswing.com

    Make it a great week,
    Ron

    Time Capsule

    Ten years ago, Bill Clinton was in the White House and the biggest box office movie of all time, took the country by storm. Titanic rocked the theaters and made Leonardo Dicaprio a house hold name. The Spice Girls were at the top of the music charts and Teletubbies invaded television in the US. The on line website,  Auction Web became eBay and the rest is history. That same year, the hustle began to experience a huge revival. 1997 was a big year for dancing. Max Chmerkovskia, who now stars on "Dancing With The Stars" was still green and spreading his wings. His partner was Inna Bykovskaia and they performed at the Stardust Dance Weekend in New York.  On that same roster was Donna DeSimone and Dona Marie Portelli along with  their troupe,  Odyssey Dance Company. The staff also included Jeff & Donna Shelley the owners of the first Hustle dance studio (New York Hustle - in the 70's). The Shelley's were also affiliated for 5 years with the American Ballroom Theatre.
    Many of these dancers have gone on to bigger and better opportunities. In 1997, 
    Hustle USA was the premier hustle dance convention of the day. This was the third installment of this competition. That year, Kenny Gonzalez was the recipient of the Eddie Vega award for his commitment to hustle dancing. Tony Pace, from Texas, along with Gladys Torres won the Pro AM Novice hustle division at the second annual event.  
    Here is a look back at some of the other winners that year.
    Amateur Jack & Jill
    1) Steven Borth & Dee Scott
    2) Wingo Hom & Sherry Druary
    3) Avery Meisner & Janet Miller

    ProAm Advanced
    1) Silvana Gallagher & Stanley Smolanowicz
    2) Kim Vanaman & Tom Robertson
    3) Lawrence Rush & Diane Webber

    Bookends

    1) Walter Levy & Cedric Freedom
    2) Ava Apple & Audriana Correa
    3) Ylva Wintzel & Yuko Saito

    Amateur Theatre Arts
    1) Ralph Corey & Diane Masiello
    2) Fito Garcia & Patricia Fortier
    3) Errol Vega & Nan Bohrar

    Professional Just Hustle

    1) Brian & Silvana Gallagher
    2) Louis Orlando & Elizabeth Darchi
    3) Louis Rosa & Ava Apple

    Professional Classic
    1) Brian & Silvana Gallagher
    2) Roberto Pagan & Loriann Greenhouse
    3) Tony Pace & Sheryl Forrester - Guidry
    4) Kenny Gonzales & Elizabeth Darchi
    5) Lucas Jaime & Marianne Hettinger
    6) Louis Rosa & Ava Apple
    7) Walter Levy & Judith Rahilly

    Profesional Theatre Art
    1) Roberto Pagan & LoriAnn Greenhouse
    2) Brian & Silvana Gallagher
    3) Lucas Jaime & Marianne Hettinger
    4) Kenny Gonzales & Elizabeth Darchi
    5) Louis Rosa & Ava Apple

    Winners Circle
     
    Congratulations to Roberto™s Dance Studio Students at the International Hustle & Salsa Competition held in Miami,

    IHSC Winners:
    Triplethreat Pro-Am Classic
    1st Place - Roberto Pagan & Erica Smith
    2nd Place “ Roberto Pagan & Jewell Reid
     
    Female ProAm Advanced Hustle
    1st Place Roberto Pagan & Erica Smith
     
    Open Gold
    1st Place Mambo “ Roberto Pagan & Joelle DePalo
    1st Place Bolero “ Roberto Pagan & Joelle DePalo
    1st Place Swing “ Roberto Pagan & Joelle DePalo
    1st Place Cha Cha “ Roberto Pagan & Joelle DePalo
    1st Place Rumba “ Roberto Pagan & Joelle DePalo
     
    Scholarship Three Dance Challenge
    2nd Place Cha Cha, Bolero and Mambo “ Roberto Pagan & Joelle DePalo
     
    Female ProAm Newcomer Salsa
    3rd Place Roberto Pagan & Claudia Cebollero
     


    David Bach - Finish Rich Author

    David Bach - Finish Rich Author Great
    Check out Free resources or just enjoy his Daily DAVID BACH'S FinishRich Minute @ top of page
    Enjoy


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



    June 12 - 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 --- Groups
    BALLROOM CLASSES - With Morris - LESSONS *Private Lessons - Info, call Morris at 631-842-0295


    June 13 - Wed --- DANCE - Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray - Sons of Italy, Deer Park, LI, NY - 516-334-2474 - 613-586-3928

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

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


    June  14 - 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



    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 -  Classes resume - Int'l Waltz - Jorge Maderski' http://www.geocities.com/dancing_lane/

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


    June 16 - Sat  --- Groups -  Argentine Tango - Jorge Maderski' http://www.smoothstreetballroom.com/

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

    Sun --- DANCE - @ Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - VFW (516) 819-9016
    June 18 Mon --- DANCE - Matty T's has move to Wed. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713 

    dance zone
    Mon  --- NEW Groups - wk 2 of 3 - Mark James Instructor - 102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - June 4, 18, 25 - Group Classes 7 - West Coast Swing & Hustle - Int'm - 8 - Club Salsa - Int'm - Adv - Bay Shore - Singles & Couples Welcome - No Partner Needed - Call 516-835-9996 - Info


    hustle June 24 - 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  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 - 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


    Video Gems - Hustle, Frankie Manning, Lindy Hop ------


    Kenny Gonzalez & Maria Torres - Hustle

    Frankie Manning 1997

    Frankie Manning Hellzapoppin' Swing Dance - Dance starts @ 2:40 worth the wait


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

    June 12 , 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

    June 12, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe, no cover, free parking all night long. Dance Exhibition by Rosalie and  Roland doing their wedding Rumba. The hustle party starts at 8:30 and goes till 12:30AM. 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.   

    June 12, 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, SALSA Dance Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR,  $13 Includes ALL !   Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org or http://www.LIDance.org

    June 13, 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 6/1: "LUCKY DRAW:  Everyone has a chance to win perx!!"

    June  14, Thurs - NY - Mirelle's, 170 post ave, westbury, long island,* latin, hustle, wcs, - presented by louis  del prete, 7:30pm to 12:00am, great hot buffet, chacha dance lesson starting at 7:30w/louis. state of the art sound system, air conditioned, door prizes, show, cash bar, admission $? , call louis (516) 819 - 9016. this event runs every thursday nighT!

    June 14, 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 StrictlyWestie website ( http://www.strictlywestie.com ) and pre-register online for a dis $7 admission. Your DJ is Steve Neeren, 22 West 34th street.

    June 15 - 17  2007 Stardust Dance Weekend at Kutshers Country Club, Monticello NY. The ultimate in ballroom dancing, Over 65 dance workshops for all levels, amaeteur dance contest, dance showcases, top ballroom - Latin - Tango - Hustle DJs and  non stop dancing on four different floors. Join, Fran Chesleigh, Donna DeSimone, Jackie Horner, Nick Lecakes, Teddy Kern, Norton & Agi Hyman, Gene & Naomi Anolick, Ben Murtha & Esther Odescalchi, Andrew D'Angelo, Frank Elia, Angel Garcia-Clemente, Sandra Antognazzi, Michael Jagger, Evia Arce, Luis Grijalva & Anya, Brian & Jennie Nash, Dennis Tremblay, Bonnie Herbert Diaz, jason Colacino, Mariana Parma, Lou Brock, Heather Gehring, Peter locuratolo, Norma Granofsky visit the site at http://www.stardustdance.com or write stardust@pronetisp.net

    June 15, Fri - NJ - Central Jersey Dance
    Society Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance &  Lindy Hop at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, - 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, Beg/Inter East Coast Swing Lesson with Mike Davis and Donna Sy at 7:30 p.m.; Open Dancing with DJ Mike Davis 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No partner needed. $11 ($8 - students with ID) 609-945-1883 http://www.centraljerseydance.org

    June 15, Fri - NJ - West Coast & Hustle & Salsa Social, from 9 pm - 1 am  D.J. Dennis MORE Funky, MORE Club Style, MORE Classics, than EVER before $ 12 or $ 10 with pass or print out  STARLIGHT dance center 7 high street nutley NJ 07110  973.235.9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    June 15, Fri - FL - Swing Dance Venue every Friday night. Come dance Lindy Hop, Blues with Cindy & Andrew and The Blues Out of Bounds Dancers. 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.  Music by DJ's Nando Velasquez & Solomon Douglas. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Highway * Suite 219, Deerfield Beach 954-254-3221 or Cindy 561-495-7571

    June 15- Fri - PA “ SALSA FRIDAYS PARTY at La Luna Dance Studio, Call for update 4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem,  215-638-0418 info@lalunadancestudio.com http://www.lalunadancestudio.com

    June 15, Fri - NJ - HORA CERO ...la milonga, a night of Argentine Tango8:30 pm “ 12:30 am Workshop Milonga & Show by Jose Fluk & Silvana, Inter/ Advanced Workshop 8:30 “ 9:30 pm, Introductory class in Argentine Tango from 8:30 “ 9:30 pm with Galia,  Milonga 9:30 - midnight light buffet, coffee, cake served  $ 17 per person or $ 28 per couple  STARLIGHT dance center   7 high street   nutley  973.235.9835  http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    June 15, Fri - NJ - Robertos Big Bash 15  Dance Party - Hustle, Salsa, WCS Hustle Workshop with Special Guest Billy Marti 8-9 p.m. Party from 9 to 12 p.m. $15 for lesson and Party. Music provided by DJDennis 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

    June 15, Fri - Pa - Society Hill Dance Academy , every Friday ballroom dance parties (while the new Stardust is under construction) from 9:15-1:00 am, $10 at the door?.complimentary sodas and water. (no food) 215-574-3574 http://www.societyhilldance.com

    JUNE 16,  Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle
    held every 3rd Saturday at the 92nd St Y, large wooden floor. Included with $15 admission, complimentary wine & cheese, beverages, snacks, coffee and cake & hustle dance lesson from 8-9pm.Dance to Nelson "Paradise" Roman from 9pm-2am hustle, salsa, WCS. 1395 Lexington Ave at 92nd St. Guest Instructors Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow Intermediate Hustle Lesson from 8-9pm, Advanced from 9-10pm $20 per workshop or $30 for both plus $15 admission Info  http://wwwloribrizzi.com or call 516 728-6101 

    June 16, Sat - Va - Nino Torre “ NiteMix Productions Invites you to our Pre Fathers Day & Summer Kick-Off Salsa Fiesta. Richmond, Va™s hottest monthly Latin Party. FREE Salsa Styling Lesson with Abby Toro Tropical Salsa - Latin Mix By DJs Nino Torre, DJ Eddie, Steve Greene + Jimmy Castro “ Featuring live “ Latin percussion by Luis Romero of ˜Son Quatro, Casino Dance Performance by Flaco y La Compania? at the Columbian Center 2324 Pump Rd., $10 Per Person with our on-line coupon “ $15 Without Salsa Dance Lesson 8:00 pm (promptly) Lesson included with the $10 admission Party starts at 9:00 pm - 1:00 am ? Cash Bar  Tony 804-334-5100 Nino 718-926-3704  http://www.NiteMix.ws

    June 16, Sat - Pa - Top Hat's Ballroom Morph Party Party begins at 9:00 with a lesson preceeding at 8:00.  The cost of the Morph parties is $10.00 including the lessons, refreshments and beverages. http://www.tophatdancestudio.com

    June 17, Sun - NJ - 100 % PURE HUSTLE with DJ Johnny "O" from 8 pm - midnight...at least. The best from the tri state area come together and hustle the night away.  Great music great company on a great floor. $ 12 or $ 10 with pass or print out STARLIGHT dance center  7 high street nutley nj 07110   973.235 9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    June 17, 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



    --- Mark & Karen ---

    Mark James & Karen Lupo have been involved in the Long Island Dance Scene, for years - Teaching, Coaching, Competing as profesionals & with students, Performing & also Running dances.

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