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  • --- June 29, Sun - Hustle Work Shop @ The Dance Zone
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  • Ron's Dance Talk - 6-16-08 ------
  • Rambling Thoughts in the Zone ....
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
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  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------
  • Time Capsule & Letters
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  • Ron's Dance Talk - 6-16-08 ------


    Please keep all of our friends and dance buddies from Iowa and Mississippi in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with the deadly floods.

    Happy birthday wishes to Karen Lupo, Mark Rappa, Jimmie Billups, Billy Marti, John Festa, Carol Feldman and Louise Symington.

    Twenty-one years ago, the premier dancer of the 20th century passed away. Fred Astaire did it all. Pick up one of his classic DVDs and experience him in action for yourself. A true triple threat.

    Congratulations to Renne & Dominick Ali, they took the plunge. To view photos from their wedding go to - http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingReg.jsp? Uc=8t9xsa9z.37t7p5wn&Uy=- 5mgfc5&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode %3Dfromshare&Ux=1&UV=562232754398 _555787129111&loca leid=en_US -
    Joey Lawrence is the host of "Masters Of Dance," an amateur reality show putting contestants to the free style dance test, Mondays at 8PM EST on TLC.

    The Philly Sound Works has just posted its new store on eBay. Lots of great products for sale: classic vinyl, CDs and auctions for rare 12" vinyl as well. All the new products from Vince Montana Jr. (Godfather of Disco) will be featured there first. Visit http://stores.ebay.com/Philly-Sound-Works

    Cashing in, another dance reality show? ABC TV launches their newest show, Dance Machine, starting June 27th, 8PM EST.

    To view photos from Mona Walker's birthday party and dancers at the Palladium, in Florida, courtesy of Ed Viera, go to - "http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp? mode=fromshare&Uc=w6779eq.49kj9q22& Uy=- vxgwop&Ux=1&UV=566006804385_47347 052513&conn_speed=1&refer=digreg& ;UV=5660068043" -

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by The Big Apple, read all about this exciting event below. http://bigapplecountrydance.com/

    Make it a great week,
    Ron

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    The Big Apple

    The long running event for all styles of dance returns to Newark New, Jersey. Kick your heels and grab your hat for this years Big Apple Country Dance Festival. One of the biggest shin digs of the year takes place July 10 – 13th at the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel, at the Newark Airport. Conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan. Country, Hustle and swing dancers all meet for this fascinating weekend of dance. It wount be the same without you...so book your room now at 908-436- 4600. There will be all levels of workshops and competitions with many new divisions this year. The Big Apple has something for everyone. Challenge your self to learn the fundamentals of a new dance. They are offering special deals for newcomer line dancers as well. For the competitions, there is Just dancing newcomer and the new ProAm newcomer, where you get to dance out on the floor with the 3 DANCE-A-TEERS. There will be many professionals on the floor helping to acclimate the new dancers. They will also be hosting a Weekend Warrior Dance. This is where the pros help the dancers all get together, learn a performance dance (in about 2 hours) and then go out and perform as a team on the floor. It doesn't get anymore exciting then that. Also, new this year at the Big Apple is "Dance with a Pro." This is a fun way to dance with an advanced dancer and put your new skills to the test in 2-step or West Coast Swing. You will meet your partner Friday night, get a chance to practice a bit and then out on the floor Saturday morning. The invited professional Staff includes:
    WORLD RENOWNED INSTRUCTORS, JUDGES, AND PERFORMERS
    Sam Arvidson, Mona Brandt, Bob Bahrs & Paula Graves, Brian Barakauskas Jeff Bartholomew, Barry Durand, Dean & Dawn Garrish, Dave Getty, Sloan Hansen & Gretchen Lutz, Rex & Rachel Jones, Gary McIntyre & Susan Kirklin, Cody Melin, Toby & Harmony Munroe, John Knapp & Meredith Stead, Diane K. Nardone, Roberto Pagan, Debbie Paulhus, Robert & Nicola Royston, Clive Stevens, Shawn Swaithes & Donna Bonham Steinfeld, John & Dee Soares, Kathy St. Jean & Randy Deats, Albert & Antoinette Tailleur, Mike Wagner, and John Whipple plus Mark James & Karen Lupo.
    2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS ON STAFF
    Line Dance Male SuperStars - Brian Barakauskas, Couples Open 1 Showcase - Rex & Rachel Jones, couples Open 1 Advanced - Sloane Hansen & Gretchen Lutz, World Invitational Showcase Swing - Gary McIntyre & Susan Kirklin, These top teachers will be hosting 50 different classes... and as always, the incredible Dinner Show extravaganza is packed with fabulous high-energy entertainment by top dancers. So if you like to dance, watch, learn new steps or just be entertained this years Big Apple is for you. Hotel reservations at 908-436- 4600, http://bigapplecountrydance.com/
    Time Capsule & Letters @ Botom


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    June 18 - Wed --- DANCE - Matty T's every Wed for West Coast Swing. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713

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

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

    June 19- Thurs --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516) 819-9016 7:30- 11:30 $14

    June 21- Sat --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Surburban Temple (516) 819-9016 - 8:30 - 12:30 - $15 http://www.louisdelprete.com


    June 22- Sat --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS -VFW - 7pm - 11pm (516) 819-9016 - $13 http://www.louisdelprete.com


    June 30- Mon - June's Groups - dancewk 3 of 3 - Mark James Instructor - $24 for month/class - $11 per class
    102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - Group Classes
    - 7 - Samba & American Foxtrot - 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 - --- Groups - MICHAEL - 7:00pm - Beginner Salsa- Farmingdale www.innovativedancesport.com
    June 24 - 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

    dance June 29 - 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


    July 5, Sat - Wantagh - Summertime Dance @ The Dance Zone DANCE Independence Dance - Show by Mike Rodriguez Dancers
    Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle
    danceWCS 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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    Time Capsule & Letters

    Time Capsule

    30 years ago, our country had a different landscape. The population was 80 million less then it is today. A peanut farmer by the name of Jimmy Carter was in the White house and the Dallas Cowboys won the Superbowl. Somehow, New York is always on peoples minds as the disco era was front page news. The NY Yankees would go on to win the baseball World Series and in the world series of dance, Tony and Susan Marolda would capture first place honors at the Harvest Moonball in the All Around and Hustle divisions. We would lose a gifted artist Norman Rockwell who looked at America and painted his expressions like no buddy else could. Tragedy struck when Pope Paul VI died, then unexpectedly the new Pope, John Paul I, would pass only 34 days in office. It was a year of ups and down. The movie box office rang big with " The Buddy Holly Story", "Coming Home", " The Deer Hunter"
    "Halloween", "Heaven Can Wait" , "Midnight Express" and "National Lampoon's Animal House". The country had the dance fever. The top dance album sales in June of 1978 in Los Angeles and San Diego were:
    1) Come Into My Heart USA-European Connection
    2) Voyage - Voyage
    3) Rio De Janeiro - Gary Criss
    4) If My Friends Could See Me Now - Linda Clifford
    5) Romeo & Juliet - Alec R Constindinos & the Symphonic Orchestra
    6) Gimme Some Lovin - Kongos
    7) Macho Man - Village People
    8) Let's All Chant - Michael Zaeger Band
    9) West Side Story - Salsoul Orchestra
    10) Sloth - Lawin Rinder & Michael Lewis
    11) Dance With Me - Peter Brown
    12) Play With Me - Sandy Mercer
    13) Lets Get Together - Detroit Emeralds
    14) Gettin the Spirit - Roberta Kelly
    15) Risky Changes - Bionic Boogie

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    Letters to the Editor
    (our goal is to post readers letters twice a month, unfortunately due to space limitations we cannot publish them all)

    Hi there Ron:
    I'm a fairly new reader and do enjoy your on line publication. I was wondering when does the 'readers choice awards' take place? How do readers vote and when?
    Thank you
    Karen
    Response from Editor:
    It is held on an annual basis each October. We include a ballot in DanceTalk for all readers to participate and vote for their favorites.

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    I would like to comment about this past weeks tv show so you think you can dance. I think it is a great show. I really enjoy watching it. this past week they had disco. One couple had to do a disco routine. As one of the people that has written into you has said - the disco thing is always cheesy, pretty much making fun of the dance and the era. I know that the dance is the hustle but the name disco is still added and gives the dance a bad name. As much as I love hustle, it was the worst part of the tv show on so you think you can dance.
    Thanks,
    Harris Sulken

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    Ron, I wanted to respond to Paul Jones letter about "Marketing Hustle".
    To sum up, Paul makes two assertions common from the NY styled dance crowd lately: 1.) Use current music 2.) Get our dance out there where kids can see it.
    I respond - Using current music would change nothing, because tired, slow music of any generation will never get young people away from the faster more exciting Lindy, Salsa or the night clubs of today. West coasters use current music, but having a faster dance than hustle - have more musical choices and a larger following - but NOTHING like when hustle was done at club speeds in the late 70's.
    Putting NY styled Hustle out where it can be seen has been tried folks. And when we have done it, it was fatal. Kids at the competitons see hustle and west coast together, and pick west coast every time. If you put NY styled Hustle on TV, or in the clubs, it would poison the well so kids seeing it would never give any other hustle style a chance. After you demonstrate how completely "out of touch" we really are to kids even one time - they'll never give you another chance. Best bet - keep NY style a useful "secret", so people doing faster hustle styles that DO have a shot with the young can be seen and actually succeed.
    David Flynn
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    Hi Dancetalk,
    I can't believe the story on David Padillia. Just when you think you know someone, then, bang. Oh my God. I knew David had been dancing for a long time but I had no idea he was on the Dance Fever show. We watched that show religiously, every week. I gots to see that video. Great job to let everyone know about David and what he has done for the hustle dance.
    Peace
    Robert
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    Good morning Ron
    Greetings from Charlotte, I enjoy your newsletter and wanted to throw out a question to your readers. I attended the Brunswick New Jersey Campus for Rutgers Univ. I graduated in 1984 and spent just about every spare minute going dancing at the clubs in Woodbridge, Brunswick, Elizabeth and Nutley, NJ. I even danced in a contest at a place called 3 Brothers and took first place. I got to know a lot of the hustle dancers back then and just every now I wonder how they are doing? So basically this is a shout out to Gail (pretty blonde) and an incredible dancer Butchie, (tall, black gentlemen). They really helped me make it thru school when I was basically home sick and blue. They were four years of the best times in my life. Should they contact you, or anyone knows their where abouts, please forward them my contact information.
    Thank you so much Ron,
    Mary from Charlotte


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    June 16, 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.

    June 17, 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, HUSTLE Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

    June 18, Wed - Pa - Michael's Cafe, now on Wednesdays, spread the word, same great music and dancing. (the club is closed on Tuesdays)  the best in hustle, Swing and Latin in between. Guest DJ Michael Gormley spins the tunes from 8:30 till midnight No cover and free parking. Join us for the best dance night of the week. Located on Street Road, Bensalem near the Casino/Race track.  

    June 18, Wed - NJ -  Westie Wednesday! mostly WCS with a little Shag, NC2 and Country 2. $5. Free parking. Snacks. Atrium, Pennsauken, NJ. http://www.robandsheiladance.com

    June 18, 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": Snacks Galore!!!

    June 19, 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. HUSTLE 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!

    Jun 20, Fri - NJ - Got Swing + Hustle Mix = Double Shot Friday! WCS lesson and dancing in one room, Hustle Mix lesson and dancing one room. A MOST EXCELLENT dance in the Del Val area! $12 per person. Free parking! http://www.robandsheiladance.com

    June 20, Fri - Pa – Ballroom Dance
    at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lessons at 7:30 pm & 8:15 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight - DJ Carol Coffinger.  $10.  More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com



    June 20, Fri. – Swing Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown,  Beginner Jitterbug Lesson at 8 pm, New Moves at 8:45 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight - Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, and more. DJ.  $10.  More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com

    June 20, Fri - NJ - The Watermelon Dance
    ! The Del Val Shag & Swing Club's monthly dance. Rob & Sheila teach NC2 at this one. Mostly Shag and WCS but we'll add in a little NC2 here. $8 members; $11 non members. Everyone welcome. FREE parking. http://www.delvalshag.org

    June 21, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle's "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" & AFTER PARTY for DANCE PARADE '08  3 DJ's, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ NELSON 'Paradise' ROMAN-Hustle, DJ FRANKLIN AYALA-Latin, DJ MARK-Ballroom (Tango,Swing) $15 includes free class either hustle, latin or ballroom 8-9pm & Dancing 9pm-1am.Cash Bar. CLUB 412, 412 8th Ave bet. W30/31,4th Fl. 516 728-6101 http://www.loribrizzi.com  or loribrizzi@aol.com

    June 21, Sat - PA - "California Mix @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: DJ JR mixes Hustle & WCS w/ a splash of Salsa, Country 2 Step, Waltz, Night Club Two & more Hustle and WC Swing: starting with a 7:30 Free Country 2-Step Lesson and an 8:30 PM dance party w/refreshments. Every 3rd Sat)  $12.00 at the door.

    June 21, Sat - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at Surburban Temple - Wantagh LI,  Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:30PM to 12:300PM, 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 Available, $15, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

    June 21, Sat -  Pa - Televised Live Music Event at Sunnybrook Ballroom,  Pottstown, PA 19464, lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight with the great live music of the Slicked Up Nines, $15. More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com
     
    June 21, Sat - Pa - Carousel Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown,  Lessons at 7:30 pm & 8:15 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight - Instructor & DJ Carlos Maldonado.  $10.  More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com

    June 22, Sun - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS,
    at DEER PARK  V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI,  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 Available, $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

    June 24, Tues - NY - LIDANCE 8th ANNIVERSARY PARTY at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, Only $10 includes Showcase Performance, Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, HUSTLE Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

    June 25, Wed - NJ -  - Westie Wednesday! mostly WCS with a little Shag, NC2 and Country 2. $5. Free parking. Snacks. Atrium, Pennsauken, NJ. http://www.robandsheiladance.com



    dance June 29 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - INFINITY GYM with AC- 320 Smith St, Farmingdale,
    , 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


    June 27- 29 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/

    June 28, Sat - NJ - Highland Park Ballroom- Latin Dance Social with 2 hour latin workhop taugh by Dany Joshua, Hosted by Marc Liebeskind, Bachata • 5:00 to 6:00 pm, ChaCha • 6:10 to 7:10 pm, Ballroom–Latin Dance Social • 7:30 to 11:30pm, $10 – Workshop or Social, $15 - for both , IM Gallery, 233 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, Marc  201-320-9176 http://hpds.webhop.org/IMGallery.htm, hpds@optonline.net

    June 28, Sat. - NJ - Do the Hustle with Nelson "Paradise" Roman  9 pm  -  1am - Come Do the Hustle -  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 28, Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle party at the TAJ LOUNGE, 5pm-10pm. Celebrate June birthdays, Franklin Ayala & Lori Brizzi. The club has been renovated. Performances, Hustle DJ HERB MARTIN, Salsa DJ FRANKLIN AYALA,  5 hours of Hustle & Salsa dancing. Only $10 admission. 48 W. 21st St. bet 5th/6th Aves. http://www.tajlounge.com or call lori at 516 728-6101 or email loribrizzi@aol.com for more info


    dance July 5, Sat - NY - Independence Dance @ The Dance Zone -Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo Mike Rodriguez Dancers Performing 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


    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 10 - 13 Big Apple Country Dance Festival , Renaissance Newark, NJ Airport Hotel, Hosted by Anthony Lee, On line Registration. Country, Swing, Hustle, Jack & Jill and Ballroom competitions, 50 different classes taught by the very best instructors, Dinner Show extravaganza packed with fabulous high-energy entertainment by top dancers, Swing, Hustle, Country Couples and Line Dance social dancing Hotel reservations at 908-436-4600 bigapplecountrydance.com, http://bigapplecountrydance.com/

    July 11, Fri - NJ - Dancing at the Crossroads,  7:30 Open dancing begins at 9 until Midnight, hustle Lesson from 8 – 9 with Diane Nardone,  Exhibition 9:15 – 9:30  at the  Sheraton Mahwah hotel Grand Ballroom, 1 International Blvd., Route 17 North Mahwah, DJ spinning Hustle, WCS, Salsa, Cash Bar, Light Refreshments, Advance tickets $20.00, At door $22.00 Call 201 684 6792  -  mail William.adamo@ihrco.com or  catchthelight@hotmail.com

    July 12, Sat - NJ - American DanceWheels Performance, Ocean County Library welcomes you to a free performance,demonstration and discussion of wheelchair ballroom dancing with a mini-lesson  at 3:00 pm at Toms River South High School. Presented by the first & current United States Wheelchair Dancesport competition champions Melinda Kremer & Ray Leight. Free and open to the public.  55 Hyers Street in Toms River, NJ 08753, http://www.americandancewheels.org

    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 - 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, Ballroom 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 for regular updates and to register on-line!


    Aug 8, 9 & 10 - Mario "Swing Daddy"
    visits the Del Val area! Rob and Sheila Dance bring Mario in for workshops and Got Swing? More info coming soon. Save the DATE!! Rob and Sheila Rob: 609-519-0793 or 856-858-6753 Sheila: bpurkey@yahoo.com Rob: djrob01@comcast.net
    http://www.robandsheiladance.com

    AUG 14-18 Grand Pacific Dance Championships,  San Jose California. A new dance event hosted by Billy Fajardo, Raul Ante and Debra Hampton. The Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, Rooms will be available at the rate of $105.00 per night. Reservations will be  accepted starting this May 18th. phone 408-453-4000, fax 408-437-2898 toll free 1-800-222-TREE http://www.doubletreesanjose.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. Featuring Jack & Jill competitions and more at the Hilton. 1800Hilton, mention SAL before rooms sell out. (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 call 212 779 - 2700 http://www.HudsonSwingAffair.com

    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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