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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter
June 3 - 2008
Greetings!
This Weeks Highlights
June 7, Sat - Wantagh - Summertime Dance
@ The Dance Zone DANCE + Amateur Dance Contest -
$80(1st) - $20(2nd) - 3rd prize(door) - Amateur Cha cha - Enjoy an
evening of Latin & Ballroom in Wantagh @
Info
here
Happy Birthday wishes to Mark
Ballas, Mike
LoCicero, Erik Novoa, Michelle Russomanno,
Lisa Berger, Collette Antonelli, Sandra
Rivera, George Dudley, Nellie Cotto,
Cindy Lehning and Philip Taylor.
We sadly report that Disco DJ pioneer Barry Lederer
was found dead this past weekend in his NYC apartment. Barry helped
shape the disco sound in the early 70's. This is a great loss for the
music industry. "The difference between ignorance and
awareness is wisdom. We don't know where we are going unless we know
where we've been. Without that knowledge history is gone with the
wind" by Barry Lederer
Six years ago, an angel was tragically taken from us. A young dancer
that had just begun to touch on her potential. Wanda Soto
was magical. We miss her and honor her on the Hustle Hall Of Fame.
Who says you can't find love on the dance floor. Congratulations to Steven
Shaughnessy and Kathy Johanessen - their
recent wedding engagement. They have been dance partners and will now
tie the knot.
Don't miss the Cha Cha amateur dance contest
this Saturday at the ULTIMATE
DANCE ZONE, hosted byMark James
& Karen Lupo. Swing, hustle and more from - 8:30pm -12:30 am,
see more details below. http://www.mjames.org/zone.html
Please note: the hustle dance party held at Michael's Cafe
(Bensalem Pa) has now been switched to Wednesday nights. DJ Mark will
be spinning, no cover, free parking. The club is now closed
on Tuesdays. Unfortunately, the irresponsible management failed to give
us adequate notice.
Cheers to Keith Harrison and Lena Spurdis,
the winners of the May 23rd dance contest at Zachary's. Get ready
amateurs for the June contest.
FYI - June 7th, Saturday night Millennium Hustle
party has been CANCELEDat
Campanello. The next party will be August 2nd. Please pass the word.
June 7th, the annual NY Daily News Salsa Contest, 2:30PM,
McCarren Park, Lorimer & Driggs St. Greenpoint Brooklyn. Susan
Fritz is a judge. Free to participate, no lifts - tricks.
Fabulous prizes, 1st place a five-day Caribbean Salsa Cruise/round trip
airfare to Fort Lauderdale, two $100 Rincon Musical gift cards
& 2 Daily News Gift bags. Great 2nd & 3rd place prizes
also plus trophies to the winners. Register on-line
http://www.nydailynews.com/features/2008salsaregistr
ation/
June 2nd, Monday, the new reality show "Legally Blonde"
begins where ladies audition for the lead role "Elie Woods" for the
Broadway Musical. MTV 10PM EST.
This past Saturday, Louis Del Prete hosted
an extraordinary "Evening of Dancing with the Stars" presenting Karina
Smirnoff & Louie Van Amstel. The Surburban Temple was sold out
as Louis came out singing "Quando, Quando, Quando", followed by the
"Lorenz Salsa Group." Then the "Stars" Karina & Louie danced
onto the floor a Cha Cha to "She bangs." Followed by a Rumba, Jive,
then a very informative Q & A section and ending to a
Tango/Paso climax. If that was not enough Karina & Louie -
stayed and took pictures with "All" their fans from the
crowd.
As usual Louis Del Prete delivered the goods. - MJ
photos here
This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Stardust
Weekend. The all inclusive dance weekend.
http://stardustdance.com/June08Faculty.htm
Make it a great week,
Ron
Spot Light - "David Padilla"
In the early 70's, this tall talent literally
began by dancing in the streets. He would go to
vacant lots, the parks, even basketball courts to practice dancing with
his friends. This is where the hustle was
born. "We just did it, no one taught us" shares dance pioneer
David Padilla. He was one of the originators of the hustle, a
true pillar in the dance community.
In the beginning it was called the Latin Hustle, " we started to do a
salsa style dance back in 1968," says David. "there were no
actual steps to this dance at first, nothing was
formalized." Raised in Spanish Harlem, David never took formal
dance lessons, but his natural skills took over as he applied himself,
working his craft along with fellow dancers William
"Butchie" Everett, Floyd Chishom and Melvin Curry. This band of self
taught dancers were very creative and leaps ahead of the pack.
In 1975, David along with Floyd, Annette
Rivera, Eddie Espinosa & Gina Figoroa had the
luxury of appearing in the first motion picture, "Roseland" that
exposed the hustle to a national audience. Although
he didn't have a starring role, he was on the ground floor of
a dance bubble that was still 2 years away from turning
the country upside down with hustle
frenzy. Standing six foot two, with long side burns,
David stood heads above the other dancers. In the
late 70's, while hanging out at the "Silver Slipper Club" in Brooklyn,
David met one of his first dance partners. An unknown dancer
at the time by the name of Maria Torres. Together they would practice
and then exhibit their skills on television competing on the
popular New York dance show "Soul Alive." Good friends Melvin,
and Butchie helped develop and refine the young Maria, "we
taught her how to become a diva." The
experience of competing on television would be a major
turning point
for David, lifting his
confidence and challenging him to
be better. He set his
goals to capitalize on
the opportunities that were popping up for
dancers. David was driven to be a part of this cultural
revolution. His ingenuity and powerful expression set him apart.
In the dance turnstile of life he found himself training and
developing new partners. He struck it very big with a
tiny partner he met when dancing at
Club Ipeniama. Migdalia
Medina also known as "Baby," (before Dirty
Dancing), created instantaneous chemistry with him.
"She was another partner
that was fierce." He taught
Baby how to do the cork screw then while spinning
place her other leg behind her head. David
was a dance wizard but practicing was a challenge as Baby had
a jealous boyfriend who didn't
appreciate her dancing. They were forced -
Continued Below - + Stardust + Letters
"The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us'
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
June 4 -
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 June 5-
Thurs --- DANCE- Louis
Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516)
819-9016 7:30- 11:30 $14
Fri -
---
Groups - George Maderski - 160 West Merrick
Road - Quickstep and Cha-Cha -- 8 pm - Please call first -
http://www.madhotdancing.com/ June
7, Sat -
Wantagh - Summertime Dance @ The
Dance ZoneDANCE
Dance Contest - $80(1st) - $20(2nd) - 3rd prize(door) - Amateur Cha cha
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.htmlJune
9- Mon
- June's Groups
- wk
2 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-
Farmingdalewww.innovativedancesport.comJune 10 - 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
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
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
to sneak out to
practice, compete in dance competitions
and ultimately had to hide her costumes from her
boyfriend. Their hard work paid off as they would be
victorious in several dance contests including Zachary's where
they won approximately 7 times in a row. They also
took part in the first hustle contest that was held
as part of the Harvest Moonball. It was a dramatic event
as some 60 couples competed in this landmark
competition. David & Baby captured
third place. This was a special time
in David's life as he would see his picture
displayed in the popular magazine "Details" which covered the
Harvest Moonball. David was in his glory. Another
memorable contest took place at Cherry's, in Long Island,
where the owners gave away matching new cherry red Chevrolet Corvettes
for the grand prize. Although they didn't win, they took
third place, besting some of the finest couples of
all time. The turnstile of dance would spin again
for David, as Baby would leave dancing to marry and start her own
family. David's dance compass now pointed him
towards Hollywood. He would join forces with one of
the premiere dancers from Philadelphia. Donna
Boyle, was also a "fierce partner" that complimented his dance
repertoire. "We took turns going to each other city's to
rehearse," David recalls. " Donna would drive to New York and
I would take a two hour bus ride to Philly." This
new partnership set their eyes on the syndicated televisions
show "Dance Fever." Winning the preliminaries earned them the privilege
to compete on the televised show filmed in
California. An all expense paid trip landed them on
this top ten television show. " When I danced on
Dance Fever with Donna, the trip was as much fun as the competition.",
shares David, " that was my first time to California, it
was a fabulous time." Their successful win advanced
them to the semi finals. This exposed them to a
national audience as their pictures would pop up
in newspapers and magazines
everywhere. David would once again get the
opportunity to appeared on the silver screen as he auditioned
for the New York thriller "Summer of Sam."
Not only did he perform but he was hand selected by
director, Spike Lee, to train the acting stars, Miro
Sorvieno & John Leguzamo, " the correct way" to dance
the hustle. Although the stars had been
personally training for a month on the hustle, the director
asked David to give them the real look and feel for the dance.
In 1991, David didn't see this one coming, as he became the
victim of a bad accident. Subsequently, both of
his ankles were severely broken. It left him confined
to a wheel chair for one entire year. Doctors were very
skeptical and warned him that he may never walk again. Support
pins were placed in both of his legs, which he has
been living in pain with ever since. This gave David even more
determination to get back on the dance floor. He pushed
himself to new heights in efforts to regain his dance skills.
The turnstile would spin once again as David would begin working with a
new up and coming dancer, Wanda Soto. They competed
at Hustle USA and began performing in shows
and contests when tragically, this budding star was killed in
a horrific motorcycle accident. A with drawn David was left
speechless. His heart was broken.
Management at the popular dance studio "Stepping Out" was
looking to reenergize their weekly hustle socials after
relocated to 37 west 26th
street. They pursued David to co host
along with Simone Assboeck. David provided a keen
knowledge on how to attract dancers to the gathering, similar
to how it was back in the 70's &
80's. Not an easy task, but after applying
his years of experience, they have enjoyed
tremendous success. "We have the best place
to dance Hustle & Salsa every Wednesday night",
explains David. This great
achievement has lent itself to the creation
of the first Friday of the month party at the studio.
" It brings back the memories of the old school dancing (Dale
Dance studios in Brooklyn & Alexis Dance
studios combined)", shares David. Over the last 4 years while
holding down a full time job, running his dance gigs at Stepping Out,
David has partnered with Jesus Candelario. They
took first place in the annual Queens Pride Salsa
Contest in both 2006 & 2007. They also
won a Salsa contest held by the Joyce Dance Theater
at battery park in NYC which was hosted by his old
friend, Maria Torres. There were 7 couples and one
male & male Couple (David &
Jesus). The crowd in attendance went wild when they
saw two men dancing together. The decibels
went even higher when they won the $1,000.00 dollars first
place prize. This past April, after nearly 16 years of living
in pain, David finally had the pins removed from his legs. Now
recuperating, he is ready to launch the next chapter in his dance
career. "Hustle has been a great part of my life it has kept
me in great shape, great spirits, dancing is an excellent stress
reliever. I'll be dancing till the lord says that is enough time till
sit down, until then I will keep the hustle alive" explains David. His
dance turnstile swings again as he will compete with Simone at
this summers Discoamerica. David has gotten his mojo back.
His statuesque physic has always framed him above the
majority of dancers, but his kind soul has made him a great
asset to the dance community. Expect more great things from
this hustle pioneer.
Stardust
Weekend
Get ready for an exciting weekend of non stop dancing. Celebrating
their 75th Stardust Dance Weekend at the HUDSON VALLEY
RESORT. Len Moss, your host, invites you for a
splendid weekend of dancing. Over the past few years this
lovely hotel has undergone a multimillion-dollar transformation and is
now the most beautiful resort in the Catskills. (This was formerly the
Granit Hotel). It includes luxurious guest rooms, beautiful
public space and superior dance floors, all combined to make this a
memorable dance weekend. An all inclusive weekend where you can focus
on having fun and not over spending. The setting is simply incomparable
this time of year. You just can't go wrong with a Stardust Dance
Weekend.
From June 27th to June 29th, at the Hudson Valley Resort and
Spa, located in Kerhonkson, New York, your be
treated to a fun thrilled dance party. This is a true dance vacation.
Activities for indoors and outdoor fun, performances and more. The
weekend includes dance workshops for all skill levels of dance. Your be
treated to just about every style of dance on the map.
Improve your favorite dances and learn new ones. The weekend rates
start at $269 plus tax and gratuities. Come enjoy the talented staff
and all they have to offer in all styles of ballroom, Swing, Latin and
Hustle. The All star staff includes: Fran Chesleigh, Donna De
Simone, Jackie Horner, Nick Lecakes, Teddy Kern, Norton Hyman, Ben
Murtha & Esther Odescalchi, Frank Elia, Ed Britten, Nell
Mooney, Solomon Singer, Norma Granofsky, Fidel E. Gonzalez, Gene
& Naomi Anolick, Jason Myra, Kristina Maria, Karina Romero,
Dardo Galletto, Paolo Lanna & Vanessa Telona, Tybaldt &
Hazel Ulrich. Enjoy the beautiful month
of June in New York. For more details, rates and information
visit the website at
http://stardustdance.com/June08Faculty.htmLetters
to the Editor
(our goal is to post readers letters twice a month,
unfortunately due to space limitations we can not publish them all)
Hey Ron, thanks for keeping us updated on all the dance news, old and
new. Your a God send. I wanted to say that losing Nan Bohrar was a
great loss. Nan was one of those people that did so much to promote and
advertise hustle dancing for all the new yorkers. As many had
written she was a competitor at hustle USA and helped organize the
event. She gave so much of herself. I hope everyone realizes and
appreciated Nan and all the other dancers that give so much.
Forever missed,
Gloria,
..........................
First, Ron, Congratulations on raising that much $ for
scholarships.
Second, perhaps the name of the dance...the Hustle...should be changed
if people want the dance to be taken seriously, - at least to not be
thought of in one lump package as leisure suits, Studio 54, and the
little ditty "Do the Hustle".
Here's a little true and humerous story. During a
conversation at a family party with an older
gentleman friend of my Dad's, a danceable piece of music
started. Rather than abrubtly leave this man in mid-sentence
to seek a partner, I politely asked him if he would like to "Hustle".
He declined, but not because he didn't know the dance, but because
as I later found out, he thought I was propositioning him! We
all got a chuckle when the mis-understanding was brought to light. So,
maybe the name of the dance should be altered.
Paige
.....................................
Ron,
I'd like to respond to Ava Apple's call for discussion about how to
market Hustle. I've written in this news letter and on the
IHDA site
several times about doing something to improve Hustle's
image. My
proposals have been 1) to use music that is currently popular: House,
Hip Hop Merengue, Latin House, Dance, and Euro, and their variants; and
2) take hustle out where it can be seen...take groups to popular clubs
that
play this kind of music and blow people away with the hottest club
dance ever! I will be doing this, this coming summer in
Chicago.
Anyone interested in joining me, let me know. I have more
ideas too.
Paul Jones
pbj [at] cmicdo [dot] com
..........................
Hi Ron,
Look forward to seeing you and your family at Disco America this
summer. I wanted to echo the song selection by DJ Louis Del Prete.
Begin the Beguine by Johnny Mathis is a Classic. What a song, romantic
and energetic at the same time! One of my favorites, ever!! I agree
with some of the readers that the hustle dance has bad connotation
attached to it. Most people think of being hustled as a bad thing,
being taken advantage of - given the run around. I vote to give the
hustle a make over.
Hope you had a great memorial day,
Rich Castor
Free weekly iTunes song ------
--- June 7, Sat - Wantagh -
Summertime Dance @ The Dance Zone
June 7, Sat - Wantagh -
Summertime Dance @ The Dance Zone DANCE + Amateur
Dance Contest - $80(1st) - $20(2nd) - 3rd prize(door) - Amateur Cha cha
- Enjoy an evening of Latin & Ballroom in Wantagh @ The Zone
June 2, 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 3, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe is Closed...now
on Wednesday nights.
June 3, Tues - 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 hosted by
Doreen. 50/50 Raffle & door prizes. 1100 Stewart Ave. Garden
City, Exit M3W off Meadowbrook 9 PM. Only $8
June 3, 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 4, 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. DJ
Mark plays the grooves from 8:30 to 12:30. 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 4, 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 perx!
June 5, Thur - Step It Up, finale of the weekly
dance show. Bravo network
June 5, 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 Available, Admission $14, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016.
THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
June 6, Fri (Every 1st Fri) - PA - "Ballroom Extravaganza"
@ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: w/ Host
& Instructor Silvana Gallagher! The best mix of
ballroom favorites; DJ JR mixes Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz, Rumba, Tango,
Bolero, EC Swing/Jive, Quick Step: 7:30 PM Free Samba Lesson
- 8:30 PM dance party w/ refreshments. $12.00 at the
door.
June 6, Fri - Pa –
California Dance Mix at Swingkat,
Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA
19464, West Coast Swing Lessons at 8 pm and 8:40 pm, dance 9
pm - midnight DJ & instructor Lynne Stevens.
$10. More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com
June 6, Fri - NY - "A Salute to the Puerto Rican Day Parade"
@ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W 26 St - Simone Assboeck & David
Padilla present their monthly Hustle Classics & Latin party,
9:30 till 2:00, DJ Bobby Morales spinning the best in Classics and
Latin. $15/PP, $10 SO students, special performances, free buffet, open
bar. Hats, t-Shirts, jackets by David Padilla, for sale just in time
for the Parade &... a Special Treat... Pasteles by Fran Can
Cook!
June 7, Sat - NY - Summertime @ 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 -
dannsirs@yahoo.com -
http://www.mjames.org
June 7, Sat - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society
presents "No Name" Hustle workshop with Brian Gallagher &
California mix social dance. Int. Hustle workshop 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM,
$12. Beg.hustle lesson 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Open dancing 8:30 PM to
11:30 PM.Workshop. Cost $12. Dance $12, $8 per student with ID.
Workshop/dance combo $22. http://www.centraljerseydance.org
- call 609-945-1883
JUNE 7, Sat - NYC - CANCELED Lori Brizzi's
MILLENNIUM HUSTLE at IL Campanello. Next party is August 2nd.
http://www.loribrizzi.com
- loribrizzi@aol.com
June 7, Sat -Pa - Swingkat will be closed
for the Pottstown Car Show
June 8, Sun - Pa - Havana in New Hope...West Coast
Swing dancing with the David Barry Trio. Get ready for this awesome 5
man band that plays for WCS dancers. Join them from
6 -10PM. Free lesson in WCS with Dave Kim, followed by three live sets
with David Barry and DJing in between with Dave Kim. No
Cover, 105 S. Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-9897 http://www.havananewhope.com/
June 12 - 15t 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 csd@thegrid.net http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com
June 13, 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 13, 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
JUNE 14, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's Millennium
Hustle's "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" and AFTER PARTY for DANCE PARADE
'08 3 DJ's, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ JOHNNY O-Hustle, DJ
JEFF-Latin, DJ ASHLEY-Ballroom (Tango,Swing) $15 includes free class
either hustle, latin - 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
June 14, Sat - 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 with John & Kathy
Augustine, dance 9 pm - midnight with DJ Philip Spinka,
$10. More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com
June 15, 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
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 - 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
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 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/
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
& 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 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 bigapplecountrydance.com
Hotel reservations at 908-436-4600, http://bigapplecountrydance.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
Miami Dance Magic July 17 - 20, 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 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 - 16International 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/
We now have a Special You-tube Player + a Graphical Calendar near bottom -
Both updated weekly
June 7, Sat - NY - Summertime @ 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 - 
June 29 - Sun -
HUSTLE
WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - MEMORIAL
HALL - 102 E main St, Bay Shore,
LI, NY
