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Greetings!
This Weeks Highlights
- CHECK PANEL TO THE RIGHT - SOME E-MAIL SYSTEMS PLACE THIS @ THE
BOTTOM
----7/15 (Sun) Hustle Work Shop- Bay
shore - Best Deal 3hrs for $30 -
---- Simply Ballroom - Video Gem below-
Can you pick out my daughter ??
---- Mike Rodriguez - 7/13 (Fri) Masquarade Ball-
Sayville - Space running out
---- Competitiions Blast - World Hustle
(July) & Hustle Congress (Sept)
----iTunes Freebie @ bottom
-----------Keep on Dancing - Mark &
Karen
PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer
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Happy
Birthday wishes to Paula
Bove/Edgar, George Azpura, Roma
Moon, Gregory Harrison, Al Schmidt,
Roberto Pagan, Anthony Lee, Karen Pomager, Alan
Garcia and Manny "Gizmo"
Alvarez.
Chris "Mr Dance Pro" Hemmer is on his way back - recuperating
from neck surgery. We wish him a speedy recovery back to the dance
scene.
You don't have to be a professional dancer to benefit from the results
of dancing. Lose weight, tone and stay fit while having fun
via dancing. Visit the site to get started.
http://body.aol.com/fitness/dancing
And the winners are......The first set of winners of the DanceTalk
7th Anniversary contest are listed below. Enjoy the
letters.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Desert City
Swing taking place September 7 - 9, in Phoenix,
Arizona, the hottest, fastest growing city in the USA. For more info
call 602 - 943 - 2000 or 800-325-3535 or visit
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Make it a great week,
Ron
Discoamerica
Highlights
Discoamerica 2007 hit another home run. Congratulations to Donna Boyle
as she was honored with a Life Time Achievement Award for the 30 years
she has consistently devoted to hustle dancing. It was a memorable
weekend. Vince Montana Jr. had the floor packed all evening - dancing
to his hit songs. Vince performed and was then recognize with a music
Life Time Achievement award for his many contributions. Hustle Hall Of
Fame member Nelly Cotto received a Life Time Achievement award as one
of the pioneers of hustle and for her years of performing and
encouraging others. On hand were many pros including --- Results -
Completly @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk
A
Break Thru
For a number of years, hustle dancing has
not received its
dues on national television. Since the days of Dance Fever, Disco Step
By Step, Soap Factory, Don Kirshner, Soul Alive...... television has
forgotten our dance. In many cases, it has been
misrepresented. Some viewers relate hustle to a dated form of Saturday
Night Fever or line dancing. I'm excited to share with you
that the hit television show,
"So You Think You Can Dance" will break the curse. They have recruited
Hustle Hall Of Fame members Maria Torres along with Kenny Gonzalez to
teach and choreograph a hustle routine for some of the remanding 14
contestants. Tune in this Wednesday night, July 11th, 8PM (EST) on the
Fox network to watch some of the talented dancers perform a New York
style hustle routine performed to an authentic hustle song edited by
George Garcia. Be sure to watch the show and vote to show your support
for the hustle. High five to Maria, Kenny and George.
DanceTalk
7th Anniversary winning letters (part 1 of 2)
Thank you to those readers that shared their thoughts and inspirations
with us.
All the letters were wonderful and thought provoking. Here is the first
part, " Who motivated you to learn the hustle? Who inspired
you to dance? "
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Next week we will post the rest
of the winners. Stay tuned.
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Ron,
I was too young to go to night clubs but would go to school dances and
to the Y where they held monthly dances. I really learned a lot about
hustle dancing by watching the TV show on channel 11, Soul is Alive
every saturday morning we would watch and write down the steps. Many of
the best dancers would.....Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk.....Thanks
for letting me share my memories.
Evelyn (Santiago) Lewis
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Dear Ron,
This is a great question - one I often ask dancers when I meet them for
the first time. I got hooked on dancing when I was 4 years
old. After a prolonged absence, my father came home from the
Merchant Marines in his dress blues. My mother was playing an
Engelbert Humperdinck ballad on her prized.....Complete @ Ron Bess'
Dance Talk.....
That man was Andre Phelps, and I have been
dancing with him ever since.
Thanks for asking,
Carole Phelps
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Hi Ron,
I started to hustle dance at around the age of 16. Friends invited me to
the Soap Factory Discotheque, in Palisades New Jersey. Performing live
was the Andre' True Connection (best known for their monster hit More
More More). On stage she sung with her dance troop performing the
hustle along side of her. This was the first time I had ever
seen.....Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk.....turned out to be one of my
dance partners.
Debbie Ferro
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Hey Ron,
I love your newsletter and think this is a great question for your
readers. I enjoyed reading in the last few issues how others learned
the hustle. For me it was simple. I would pal around with.....Complete
@ Ron Bess' Dance Talk.....again but he was the one that got me hooked
on
doing the hustle.
JT Hillman
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Years ago as a young child, when
I heard someone say "Time flies" or "Time slips away so quickly", I
couldn't quite comprehend exactly what they meant. There were times
back then that......
Contribution by Janice Calandrino
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| Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ |
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July 11 - Wed ---
DANCE - Dance to the Sounds of DJ Ray -
Sons of Italy, Deer Park, LI, NY - 516-334-2474 - 613-586-3928
Wed --- Groups - Innovative Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm
-- advance salsa 8pm
www.innovativedancesport.com
Wed --- DANCE - Matty T's every
Wed night for West Coast Swing. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713
July 12 -
Thurs
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DANCE
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Louis
Del
Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS, Mirelle's (516)
819-9016
July 13 - Fri
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DANCE
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Louis
Del Prete - Ballroom, Latin, Hustle, WCS, Deer Park, VFW 588 Long
Island Ave. NY,11729. 8:00pm to 12:00am - (516)
819-9016
Fri
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DANCE
- Black
& White Ball - Black & White Ball by Mike Rodriguez -
reservations required -
www.innovativedancesport.com
- Sayville - 516-885-5740
Fri
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DANCE
-
Dance
to the
Sounds of DJ Ray - Polish American Hall - Fridays 730 PM - 516-334-2474
or Hall - 516-883-5553
Fri --- Groups - Innovative
Fitness - latin core - 12 noon - 516-885-5740
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www.innovativedancesport.com
Fri
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Groups
- Int'l Foxtrot - Jorge
Maderski'
http://www.geocities.com/dancing_lane/
Fri ---
Groups
Victor
Kanevsky's Kaiser Dancesport - Steph Falciano 7:15 - Salsa, Hustle, WCS
- 340 - Greenvale - 516-484-6604 -
http://www.dhtw.com
July 15 - 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 & Salsa - * 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 $30
Mon
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Groups -
wk 3 of 5 - Mark
James Instructor - 5 wks
for $40
102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - July 2, 9,
16, 23, 30 - Group Classes
7 - Cha & Bolero
- Adv Beg/Int'm - 8 - Club Salsa - Int'm/Adv
- Bay Shore - Singles &
Couples Welcome - No Partner Needed - Call 516-835-9996 -
Info
Mon ---
Groups
- Innovative Fitness - latin core
technique
6pm - 516-885-5740
www.innovativedancesport.com
July 10
- Tues
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DANCE
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Latin,WCS,Hustle Dance Mix by DJ CODY- 56th Fighter Group Restaurant at
Republic Airport
http://www.lidance.org/
Tues
--- Groups
- Innovative Fitness - latin core
technique 12
noon &
6pm - 516-885-5740
www.innovativedancesport.com
Tues --- Groups BALLROOM CLASSES - With Morris
- LESSONS *Private Lessons - Info, call Morris at
631-842-0295
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July
11, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday! Rob &
Sheila's weekly WCS lessons & dance, Atrium in Pennsauken,
6:30-7:30-Level I. the language of WCS! 7:30-7:45-
practice
and warm up, 7:45-8:45-Level II. Inter/
Adv.
8:45-11:30-A night of swing with DJ Rob and the Del Val dancers!! $5
per person. Beginner class get FREE admission.
http://www.robandsheiladance.com
or email Sheila at bpurkey@yahoo.com
July 11, 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. 7/11: "Munchie Night; Snax Galore!"
July 12, Thurs - NY - Monthly WCS party at
Dancesport, now on Thursday nights. Hosted by DJ Steve Neeren from
9:30PM -12:30. Admission is $10. Go to the Strictly Westie
website http://www.strictlywestie.com and
pre-register online for a disc $7 admission. 22 West 34th
street. next to the Empire State Building, Bet 5th & 6th Aves.
Steve will be on staff at Discoamerica 2007
Jul 12, Thur - Pa - Rob & Sheila's weekly WCS
lessons and practice at Top Hat Studio in Philadelphia,
7:30-8:30-Level II. 8:30-9:30 Level I - Learn the language of
WCS All levels can benefit from this one!!. 9:30-10:00 -
practice time for students. Rob & Sheila will be available for
questions and dancing.
July 13, Fri - PA- SALSA FRIDAYS, Salsa
Beach Party
at La Luna Dance Studio, 8:30pm dinner buffet (first come, first
serve). Free Salsa Lesson with Juan Calderon at
9:00pm. DJ Miguel Lebron 10:00pm until 2:00am. 1st Annual
Bikini Conest & performances by Juan Calderon/ Christina
Piedra!! Contest winner gets a trip on the 2007 All-Star
Salsa Cruise!!! Call 215-638-0418 to enter. Cost is $12 ($10 Members,
Free Platinum Members). BYOB, alchohol only. More
info 215-638-0418 or info@lalunadancestudio.com. 4610
Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, http://www.lalunadancestudio.com
July 15 - Sun -
HUSTLE
WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - MEMORIAL
HALL - 102 E main St, Bay Shore,
LI, NY -
http://www.mjames.org/
hustleworkshop.html -
* 1 to 2 Brand New You asked for it - You got it - Newbie/ First
Timers Starter Course - Basic Hustle & Salsa - * 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 $30
July 13, Fri - NY - Winner's Circle
Presents.Pro - Am, $2000 in CASH PRIZES EVERY FRIDAY For Contest Rules
and registration, http://www.Lidance.com MARY
(516)785-8250 Winners Circle (516)997-4050 Doors open 9 PM With DJ El
Gringo Latino Playing the Best of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Cha
Cha The Winner™s Circle 39 Post Ave. Westbury (516)997-4050
Celebrating 10 Years of Latin Music http://www.ClubWC.com
July 13, Fri - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE,
WCS, at
Deer Park V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, 11729 **Presented
by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM to 12:00PM, 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, Admission $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016
July 13, Fri - NJ - CALIFORNIA MIX "WEST COAST &
HUSTLE & SALSA & TWO STEP Social"from 9 pm - 1
am D.J. Dennis MORE Funky, MORE Club Style, MORE Classics,
than EVER before $ 12 or $ 10 with pass or print out
STARLIGHT dance center 7 high street nutley NJ 07110
973.235.9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/
July 13, Fri - NJ - Double Shot Friday
- Rob and
Sheila's Got Swing? and Brian Gallagher's Hustlemania! join up the 2nd
Friday at the Atrium, each month!! Be sure to check this one out! GREAT
dancing. Super floor. Cool music. 2 deejays, 2 dance rooms, 2 lessons,
2 dance parties - FULL of energy! All for $12!
http://www.robandsheiladance.com
July 13, Fri - FL - Swing Dance Venue
every Friday
night. Come dance Lindy Hop, Blues with Cindy &
Andrew. Beginner Lindy Hop Lessons at 7:30 to 8:15, Blues
from 8:15 to 8:45 PM. Practice dance session starts at 8:45 to late
night. Cost is $12 for the night, lesson included. Receive a discount
by mentioning Swing Affair! SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Highway *
Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, **954-254-3221 or Cindy 561-495-7571
July 14, Sat - Pa - Top Hat's Ballroom Morph
Party, All
levels class beginning at 8:00. Party at 9:00. Music is mix of
ballroom, latin, hustle, wcs, etc so everyone has a chance to dance!
Cost is $10. Light refreshments and soda are provided. BYOB
Contact 215-676-3100 or http://www.tophatdancestudio.com
for more info
July 15, Sun - NJ - 100 % PURE HUSTLE with DJ Johnny "O" from
8 pm - midnight...at least Always a great night at STARLIGHT. The best
from the tri state area come together and hustle the night
away. Great music great company on a great floor. $ 12 or $
10 with pass or print out STARLIGHT dance center 7 high
street nutley nj 07110 973.235 9835
http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/
July 17, Tues - NY - LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS, at
CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant & Lounge), Rt. 110 at
Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long Island NY, 7:30 to 11:30 PM,
Delicious Hot Buffet Dinner, HUSTLE Dance Lesson by JOSE
BOLIVAR, $13 Includes ALL ! Additional
Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org
or http://www.LIDance.org
July 10, Tues - NY - IBBG,
(International Buffet,
Bar & Grill) with DJ Chris playing the best of old &
new Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS, hosted by Doreen, 1100
Stewart Ave. Garden City Exit M3W off Meadowbrook Pkwy 9 PM
Admission $7
July 10, Tues - PA - Michael's Cafe,
hustle all
night to classic and new dance music provided by DJ Mark. Party starts
at 8:30PM, no cover, free parking, the best dancers in the tri state
area. Street Road, Bensalem
July 18, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday!
Rob &
Sheila's weekly WCS lessons and dance at the Atrium in Pennsauken,
6:30-7:30-Level I. Learn the language of WCS 7:30-7:45-we play music
for all students for practice and warm up, 7:45-8:45-Level
II. Inter/Adv - COUNTRY 2 STEP! Specialty class geared to all
levels. 8:45-11:30-A night of swing with DJ Rob and the Del
Val dancers!! $5. We work hard, we play hard - we have a GREAT time!
Join us! Free parking. http://
www.robandsheiladance.com
or email Sheila at bpurkey@yahoo.com REVERSE Jack &
Jill contest tonight!!
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July 15 - Sunday - Bay Shore
Mark & Karen
BEST DEAL
2 hrs for $20 or 3 hrs for $30
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