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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter		June 24 - 2008

				Greetings! This Weeks Highlights -- New Place for Hustle WorkShop - Sunday - 6/29 - INFINITY GYM - 320 Smith - Farmingdale LI, NY- off 110 - with AC - Info & Link @ side bar -- July 10 - 13 - "Big Apple Championships " Hustle/WCS/Salsa/Latin/Country Event Director Anthony Lee - Info & Link @ side bar -- July 24 - 27 - "The World Hustle Dance Championships" Hustle/WCS/Salsa/Latin/Country Event Director Diane K Nardone - Info & Link @ side bar Weekly View - -Cyd Charisse - A Tribute - @ Weekly Video Player This Newsletter is also viewable on line every Wednesday in it's entirety with an updated 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 --- June 29, Sun - Hustle Work Shop @ The Dance Zone NEW PLACE Ron's Dance Talk - 6-23-08 ------ Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ Video Gems -- Cyd Charisse a Tribute --- Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri - State ------ Look Who Turned 8 Free weekly iTunes song ------ Ron's Dance Talk - 6-23-08 ------ Happy birthday wishes to  Jaime Serna,  Spinning Cindy,  Caesar Rivera,  Angela McCabe,  Lynette Allen,  Lori Brizzi,  Frank Badolato,  BU, Lacey Schwimmer, Franklin Ayala and  Evelyn "Champagne" King.  The dance world has lost an icon. A personal favorite of mine, the glamorous and gifted Cyd Charisse. She was called "beautiful Dynamite" by Fred Astaire, whom she danced with in a number of motion pictures. She also appeared with Gene Kelly in the landmark film, "Singing In The Rain." Growing up, most adolescents clinged to Wonder Women, I adored Cyd. I am fortune to have an original poster from the film "Bandwagon," with Astaire holding her in that famous split. It's magnificent. MGM films insured her legs for 5 million dollars. She was simply a gorgeous performer.  DJ Nick Siani has informed us the sad news that Manny Santana collapsed while dancing at Club Santos. Later that evening when being transported to the hospital by  EMS, Manny passed away. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.  Simplicity, its a Stardust Weekend. June 27- 29th at  the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, NY. All inclusive weekend of fun and dancing. Its not to late to join the party. http://www.stardustdance.com/ Our dear friend Mary Keegan and her family have received sad news. Her sister, Nancy is undergoing chemo therapy for Acute Leukemia. Please keep the Keegan family in your thoughts and prayers. DanceTalk® celebrates eight years of bringing you the weekly dance news. Thank you to our dedicated readers. Check below for a peek back at some early features.  Congratulations to dance pro Lisa "Sparkles" Paternoster. Her boyfriend, Dario Cortes asked for her hand in marriage while they were on vacation. We wish them both only the best. For the entire family, the High School Musical "Get in the Picture," auditions reality show, starts July 20th on ABC 8PM EST, hosted by Nick Lachey. Only 10 rooms left at the inaugural Miami Dance Magic taking place July 17 - 20,  at the Miami Hyatt Regency. Don't miss the WCS, Hustle and Salsa party. For info    Debra Lynn (954) 270 - 0232,  http://www.CoastalDanceConnection.com   DJ Fancy picks the new release by NeYo - Closer as his top song of the week. Next week, his complete list of hot songs for the fancy summer. Stay tuned. The 8th Annual World Hustle Dance Championships  starts July 24th. There is still some space left in the program for your well wishes. For more information or to get your message in the program, contact Carole at  a2zsec@rcn.com This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Dancing at the Crossroads, the hot new dance socials. See all the details below. Make it a great week, Ron Dancing at the Crossroads Dancing is on a rocket ship. Virtually every television network has released a dance show, contest, reality competition to ride this successful galactic flight. With dancing reaching new levels in popularity, why not create a dance venue for folks in the Mahwah, New Jersey area.  A think tank of some of the top professionals shared their ideas to help make this happen. The results are, Dancing at the Cross Roads at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, for a monthly dance event. What makes this special is that each month the dance venue will change. One month it will be geared for Hustle, one month West Coast Swing, one Month Latin one month ballroom etc.....  The goals of the event are to provide a new and exciting dance venue for dancers and provide an opportunity for new dancers to get their feet wet by getting a lesson in the featured dance style of the month. The teachers are the best from an excellent pool of instructors.  The Sheraton Mahwah Ballroom is a great facility to make this happen. It will feature two dance floors, great music and top teachers. There is plenty of parking and, for those who want to stay overnight, there is a special room rate at the hotel. The Sheraton Mahwah is close to NYC, Rockland, Westchester, Orange counties and of course Northern, NJ.  Located in Mahwah at the intersection of New York State Thruway and Interstate 297 and Route 17 North it is easy to get to.   The initial event kicks off on Friday night July 11. The doors open at 7:30 PM. there will be open dancing from  9 PM - Midnight. Your general admission includes a Hustle lesson from 8 – 9 PM with Diane  “The Queen Bee" Nardone.  Music by DJ’s Johnny "O" & Tom R. There will be exhibitions from 9:15 – 9:30. Don't miss this special night. Crossroad Hotel Grand Ballroom, 1 International Blvd, Rt. 17 North, Mahwah. There will be a cash Bar & light refreshments.  For advanced ticket sales,  $20.00, call 201 684 6792, at the door $22.00. For the special overnight room rate ask when you call for tickets. For directions go to http://www.mapquest.com  or http://www.sheraton.com/mahwah questions you can Email  William.Adamo@ihrco.com or catchthelight@hotmail.com  Tell you friends to meet you at the Crossroads. Look Whose Turning 8 -- Below Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... "There are 2 sides of Every Brain - So What the Thinker thinks, The Prover proves." NLP Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ June 25 -  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 26- Thurs --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516) 819-9016  7:30- 11:30  $14 June 28- Sat --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS -VFW - 8pm - 12pm (516) 819-9016 - $13 http://www.louisdelprete.com June 29 - Sun - NEW PLACE - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - INFINITY GYM - 320 Smith - Farmingdale LI, NY- off 110 - 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 30- Mon -  June's Groups - wk 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 July 1  - 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 July 5, Sat - Wantagh - Summertime Dance @ The Dance Zone DANCE Independence Dance - Show by Mike Rodriguez Dancers 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 -- Cyd Charisse a Tribute --- Enjoy ----- -- Cyd Charisse -- Tribute ----- Weekly Video Player @ Bottom - updated Wednesday Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri - State ------ Click Below to Go to Ron's Dance Talk & Calendar ---------------- Ron's Complete Calendar---------------- ----------------National Events & Tri--State for the Year---------------- Look Who Turned 8 Look Who's Turning 8 The DanceTalk® newsletter is celebrating it's eighth year of publication.  Here is a short look back at a couple of our early features. Many thanks you to all the sponsors, promoters, club owners, dance pros, DJs, artists and my family for eight years of your unwavering support....and to my tireless staff, Stacy and Chris and naturally to you, our devoted readers.    Enjoy, Ron Dance Trivia The term Discotheque was coined in Paris. It was a play on the word Bibliotheque (Library). This was because the disco was a library of records instead of live bands. Chubby Checkers (the original Twister), wrote a song called the Discotheque and was known to use the expression first in the USA. (this was back in the early 70's). The dance sound during the late 70's was influenced by punk and new wave. But in 1979, Donna Summer had five songs hit the top ten and were all recognized on Billboards 1979 Top 40.  Bad Girls, Hot Stuff, No more tears (with Barbara Streisand), Dim all the Lights and Heaven Knows (with Brooklyn Dreams). Madonna holds the record for the most Dance Club play singles. To date she has had 22 # 1 singles on Billboard Magazine "Dance Club Play." The 2002 Winners Readers Choice Awards Favorite DJ - Mr. Bobby Morales Favorite Female Dancer -  Debbie Ferro Favorite Male Dancer - Donnie Shields Favorite Dance Couple - Brian & Silvana Gallagher Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) -    Robert Royston & Laureen Baldovi Favorite Female Instructor - Diane Nardone Favorite Male Instructor - Arte Phillips "Time Capsule" Feathers Dance Contest Back in the day, the most exciting dance contests were held at some of the best discotheques in the country. Prizes could range from cold cash to exotic trips or even shiny new automobiles. The night clubs that sponsored the contests typically would run preliminaries then  bring the weekly winners back for the semi and/or final competition. The clubs would be packed. A contest was such a great draw and the atmosphere was just right: The sound systems, lighting and special effects would create the ultimate setting. These contests, in most cases, were open to anyone and pretty much had an anything goes policy.  One memorable contest took place in the summer of 1981, at the beautiful Feathers Disco in Long Island, NY. Each week the best couple qualified to return for the finals. These were some of the best couples in the country. The Silver Screen never witnessed the high energy provided by these teams. Their electrifying performances would still stand the test of time: *Roma Moon and Joseph Harris danced to Salsoul's  "It's good for the Soul" *Lucas Jamie and Kathy Young chose the classic "Shine on Silver Moon". *Ricky Quintana and Lee Rafrano danced to Melba Moores "Pick Me Up I'll Dance" *Derrick Allen and Lilia Parra performed to Meco's  "Star Wars". *George Velazquez shocked the crowd dancing to "Savage Lover" in caveman attire *Billy Fajardo and Sandra Rivera selected the theme from "Star Wars" *Ralph Rameriz and Maria Gomez chose "Latin Odyssey" by Voyage *Miquel Marrero and Annette performed to "In the Socket" *Billy Assmus and Annabelle danced to "Fame". And first place went to Eddie Vega and Laudes Jones as they performed effortlessly to "Ten Percent" by Double Exposure.  The applause was deafening. "One Hit Wonders" Billboard Magazine tracks those artists that have had one song place on the top POP 40 list but were unable to do it again. This is not to suggest that they aren't still writing music but only that they have failed to strike gold twice. I have listed those musicians that are the one hit wonders in the Dance Music category during the 80's. * Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked on Classics - 1982 * SOS Band - Take Your Time - 1980 * Lipps Inc. - Funky Town - 1980 * Taco - Puttin on The Ritz - 1983 * Shannon - Let the Music Play - 1984 * Limahl - Never Ending Story - 1985 Spotlight   "Cerrone"  I sat intensely, strategically positioned, in front of the family TV, watching the weekly Saturday morning dance show, "Dick Clarks American Bandstand." The year was 1977. The studio audience on the Bandstand set went into a frenzy. It wasn't a Hitchcock flick but a new superstar from France, making his US debut. At first I didn't understand it. It was reminiscent of the fab four that descended here in the sixties. This new artist had a different sound and style. This was Cerrone. " The trick’ to the fresh new sound was my reputation as a drummer: A kick drum, high in the mix, was to serve in his entire career and to this date," states Jean Marc Cerrone. Cerrone was not anticipating such a reaction from the American public when "Love in C Minor" hit the East coast in a monumental fashion.....................    The Top Songs So your getting ready for that big dance contest.  You know, the one where the DJ selects the song - HMMMMMMM, whether its a Jack & Jill contest, getting down at the club or just shaking your groove thang, ... you never know what tune the DJ may play?   DanceTalk® polled some of the most knowledgeable and influential DJs on the Planet, to get their selection for best hustle songs.  Here are the experts top picks. Thanks to all the DJs for their input.  Here are their selections * Romeo & Juliet   by Love & Kisses - ( DJ Lenny B.G.) * Love Is The Message   by MFSB - (DJ Rene Hewitt) * All I Do   by Stevie Wonder - (DJ Donnie Shields) * Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet   by Gonzalez - (DJ JohnnyRocks) * Circles  - ( DJ Kenny Arditi) * Close to Perfection    by Miquel Brown - ( DJ Johnny "O" ) * Love is the Ultimate (Medley)   by Ultimate - ( DJ Radar ) * Jingo    by Candido -  ( DJ Mark Routzahn ) * Date with the Rain    by Eddie Kendricks -  ( DJ Stan ) * Love In C Minor    by  Cerrone -   ( DJ Jerry Lane ) * Native New Yorker  by Odyssey - ( DJ Jimmy Yu ) * Runaway   by  Salsoul Orchestra -  ( DJ Joey Tess ) * Too Hot for Love    by  THP Orchestra  -  ( DJ Mike Gormley ) * You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine  by Lou Rawls - ( DJ Dave Muzii) * Save The Last Dance by  Free expression -   ( DJ Johnny V ) * Peanut Vendor   by Ritchie Family  -  ( DJ Frank Pellicci ) * Aint Nothin Gonna Keep Me From Lovin You   by Teri Desario - ( DJ Frankie Z ) * Love is the Message   by MFSB -  ( DJ Bobby Morales ) * Ten Percent   by Double Exposure - ( DJ Marty Angelo ) * Love Unlimited Theme   by Love Unlimited Orchestra  - ( DJ Roscoe Alverez ) * Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel   by Tavares  - ( DJ Nino Torre ) * Was That All There Was   by Jean Carn -  ( DJ Bobby Gerard ) * The Hustle   by Van McCoy -  ( DJ Giant Gene ) * "Dancin"  by the Crown Heights Affair  - ( DJ Steve Tursio) * More, More, More   by Andre True Connection - ( DJ Caesar Ricuarte ) * Midnight Love Affair   by Carol Douglas - ( DJ Mike Brooks ) Free weekly iTunes song ------			--- June 29, Sun - Hustle Work Shop @ The Dance Zone NEW PLACE June 29, Sun - Farmingdale - Hustle Work Shop @ Mark & Karen BEST DEAL - 1pm - 4pm - 2 hrs for $20 or 3 hrs for $30 - contact # - 516-835- 9996 New Place with AC More Info.... Step onto these links... Ultimate Dance Zone - Calendar Mark & Karen - Flash Video - Ron's Dance Talk & Calendar Hustle Hall of Fame Upcoming Events Click to check these out July 24 - 27 - The World Hustle Dance Championships" Hustle/WCS/Salsa/Latin/Country Event Director Diane K Nardone Ultimate Dance Zone DANCE July 5 Sat - 8:30pm - 12:30am Independance Dance - Mike Rodriguez Dancers - Performing 7- Samba - Am Foxtrot 8 - Club salsa Next series Starts July 7- Monday BEST DEAL - 3 wks for $24 Karen's Sexy Latin Styling Aug TBA - Sunday Hauppauge Learn AWESOME moves and TECHNIQUES that will DISPLAY yourself with CLASS AND STYLE!! Hustle Workshop - June 29 - Farmingdale with AC off 110 Best Deal - 2 hrs = $20 - 3 hrs=$30 July 10 - 13 - Big Apple - New Jersey Join our mailing list!
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June 30, Mon - NY - Dancesport - Legendary Hustle Mondays at Paul Pellicoro's DanceSport, with DJ Nelson "paradise" Roman, 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.

July 1, Tue – FL – Hustle/Salsa Party every Tuesday with DJ Noel C at the Paladium Night Club in Margate, Florida. Dance from 9PM to 1AM to some of the best Hustle, Free Style, Club Classics and Salsa music. The Paladium is Located in the Pepper Tree Plaza on the SE corner of Sample Rd and 441.  Admission is $5. for more info call: Noel (954) 868-7505

July 1, Tue - NY - IBBG, "The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party" Spacious Dance Floor, DJ Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS, Lisa Paternoster will be out celebrating her birthday. Hosted by Doreen. 50/50 Raffle & door prizes. 1100 Stewart Ave. Garden City, Exit M3W off Meadowbrook 9 PM. Only $8

July 2, 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 "Lucky Draw" Everyone has a chance to win perks!

July 2, Wed - Pa - Michael's Cafe, celebrating Susan Hiser's birthday. Come out for the party, cake and dancing to DJ Mark. The best in hustle, swing and Latin in between. The best night out in the tri state area. No cover, free parking.  Located on Street Road in Bensalem, near the Casino/Race Track. 

July 3, 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 Show, Hot Buffet, 45 Min. WCS Dance Lesson at 7:30w/Louis. Lisa "Sparkles" Paternoster will be celebrating her birthday, Air Conditioned, Cash Bar, Admission $14, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

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 -
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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, Pros: Nino Torre, Brian Gallagher, Lori Brizzi, Steve Neeren, Raye Avery, Silvana Gallagher, Wingo Hom, Stephanie Risser, Irene Griffin, Diane Nardone, Wendy & Wajih Dalal, Bobby Morales, Ron Bess, Elizabeth Darchi, Joe Kerner, Louis Orlando, Arte Phillips, Angela McCabe,  Roberto Pagan, LoriAnne Greenhouse, Jameson Kilburn, Billy Marti, DJ Mark, Danny McGee, Kelvin Roche, Hazel & Tybaldt Ulrich. contact Donna J. Boyle -  Donnaboyledisco@aol.com, Joyce Szili - JoyceDancr@aol.com  http://www.discoamerica.com/

July 5, Sat - NY - Ultimate Dance Zone hosted by Mark James and Karen Lupo, special Independence show featuring Mike Rodriguez Dancers - 8:30pm - 12:30AM, at the Wantagh Jewish Center - New Much Larger Floor - Only $14 http://www.UltimateDanceZone.com - 516-835-9996

July 6, Sun - NJ - 100% Pure Hustle with Johnny O, New Summer Hours!  9 pm - 1 am, Great music, great company on a great floor. $12 or $10 with pass or print out - Starlight Dance Center 7 High Street, Nutley, NJ  973-235-9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com

July 6, Sun - NJ - Liberty Weekend, Host by Marc Liebeskind, California - Latin Mix Dance Social with Beg – Adv. Beg. WCS Workshop with Brian Thompson, Workshop 4:30 to 6:00, Social 6:00 to 9:00, $15 for workshop & social/ $10 for students. $10 for Workshop or Social separately, IM Gallery, 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Pk, http://hpds.webhop.org/events, 201-320-9176, hpds@optonline.net

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 bigapplecountrydance.com Hotel reservations at 908-436-4600, http://bigapplecountrydance.com/

July 11, Fri - NJ - Dancing at the Crossroads, Dancing at the Sheraton Mahwah Crossroad Hotel Grand Ballroom, 1 International Blvd, Rt. 17 North, Mahwah. Doors open 7:30 pm, open dancing from  9 PM - Midnight admission includes Hustle lesson from 8 – 9 PM with Diane  “Queen Bee" Nardone.  Music by DJ’s Johnny O & Tom R, Exhibition from 9:15 – 9:30, Cash Bar & light refreshments.  Advance tickets $20.00 call 201 684 6792, at the door $22.00. Special overnight room rate ask when you call for tickets. Directions  http://www.mapquest.com - http://www.sheraton.com/mahwah questions Email William.Adamo@ihrco.com or catchthelight@hotmail.com 

July 11, Fri - Pa - Ballroom Extravaganza  Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown,  http://www.vaidance.com.  The best of Ballroom and Latin music from contemporary to classic; Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Tango, EC Swing, and more. 7:30 PM begins the free Lesson w/ Silvana and an 8:30 Dance Party. Refreshments are included. $12.00 at the door.

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 12, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle's "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL". 3 DJ's, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ JOHNNY O-Hustle, DJ JEFF-Latin, DJ NOAH-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 - loribrizzi@aol.com

July 20 - 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

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 18, Fri - NJ - World Hustle Dance Championships  Pre-Party, 8:00 to 9:00 Hustle Lesson with Diane K Nardone, 9:00 to 1:00 Social Mixer. (Hustle Swing Salsa Country Ballroom) with DJ Dave Muzii, Cash Bar, New Admission: Only $15.00 Jack n Jill Dance Competitions, Raffles, Coffee N lite refreshments, for info Diane at 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net or visit our website http://www.dkndance.com

July 18, Fri - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society presents a Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance 5th Anniversary Celebration at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Beg. ECS lesson with Mike Davis 7:30 PM. Swing dancing 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM. No partner needed. $11 or $8 students with ID. http://www.centraljerseydance.org 609-945-1883 or swing@jerseyjumpers.org.

July 18, Fri - NJ - Salsa / Hustle night, 9PM - 1AM, hosted by Eduardo Costa w/CostasMusicEntertainment with the Atomic Salsa band. Hustle music by DJ MC @ Mona Lisa Restaurant, 157 East Westfield Ave in Roselle Park, Info call Eduardo (908) 416-6184. Free admission before 9PM or with dinner. $10 after 9PM.

July 19, Sat - Pa - California Mix @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, http://www.vaidance.com.  It's the night for Hustle & WC Swing w/ a splash of Country 2-Step, Salsa, Cha Cha, and more.  The most contemporary mix with a classic twist.  Don't miss out on this one! 7:30 Free Lesson w/Silvana Gallagher and an 8:30 Dance Party.  Refreshments are included. $12.00 at the door.

July 19, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle's "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL". 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 - loribrizzi@aol.com

July 20, Sun - NJ - 100% Pure Hustle with Johnny O, New Summer Hours!  9 pm - 1 am 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

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!

July 26, Sat - Pa - NO Salsa Rendezvous , on Summer Break, Returns Sept 6th, @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, http://www.vaidance.com  Salsa Caliente w/ Merengue, Bachatta, Cha Cha mix in for an all out dance party.  7:30 free Salsa lesson w/Victor Colon and an 8:30 Dance Party. Refreshments are included. $12.00 at the door.

July 26, Sat - NJ - Highland Park, Hosted by Marc Liebeskind, Ballroom-Latin Dance Social with International Rumba Workshop with Brian Thompson, Workshop 5:00 to 7:10, Social 7:30 to 11:30 , $15 for Workshop and Social - $12 students, $10 for Workshop or Social separately., IM Gallery, 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ.  http://hpds.webhop.org/events, 201-320-9176, hpds@optonline.net

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  http://grandpacificdance.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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