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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter		July 15 - 2008

				Greetings! This Weeks Highlights Mark & Karen's - - Sunday - 7/20 - Hustle Work Shop - 320 Smith St - Farmingdale - contact # - 516-835- 9996 - Info & Link @ side bar - -- Karen & I would like to thank Anthony Lee for having us perform @ his "Big Apple Championships " over in NJ - it was a "BLAST" - Our Next Performance will be us Judging, Performing & Lecturing @ Diane's -"The World Hustle Dance Championships" -- July 24 - 27 - "The World Hustle Dance Championships" Hustle/WCS/Salsa/Latin/Country Event Director Diane K Nardone - Info & Link @ side bar - Try something Different - Surprise That Date - ------ Salsa, Roberts, WCS, Veloz, 1-legged -- Want to be Surprised ? - See a Dance team from "Pride of the Yankees" - Veloz & Yolanda @ 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 --- July 20, Sun - Hustle Work Shop @ The Dance Zone NEW PLACE Ron's Dance Talk - 7-15-08 ------ Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ Video Gems --- Salsa, Roberts, WCS, Veloz, 1-legged ---- Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri - State ------ Letters to the Editor------ Free weekly iTunes song ------ Ron's Dance Talk - 7-15-08 ------ Happy birthday wishes to Roberto Pagan, Anthony Lee, Karen Pomager, Diane Weinberg, Rosalee Bucci, Shelly Cutler, Eddie Marks and Roy Tator. We send our heart felt condolences to Bob Davis (editor of Soul-Partrol) on the loss of his father Robert S. Davis. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Its magic time, for the inaugural debut of Miami Dance Magic July 17 - 20, at the   Miami Hyatt Regency, WCS, Hustle & Salsa. Lots of competitions, workshops, social dancing and the beauty of Miami. For details: Debra Lynn (954) 270 - 0232 - e mail - MiamiDanceMagic@aol.com   http://www.CoastalDanceConnection.com   Hey DJs and dance music lovers, DJ Fancy has his new CD available for only $15.00 (included shipping & handling). These are all new dance songs by Donna Summer, Natasha Bedingfield, Kylie Minogue, NeYo, Danity Kane, PussyCat Dolls, 16 hot new songs in all, write to sparda3636@yahoo.com    for details. Five time world champions, Ronnie DeBenedetta & Brandi Tobias are choreographing a "Two Step" for one of the couples this week on "So You Think You Can Dance" Wednesday, July 16th, 8PM EST, Fox network. Be sure to tune in to watch.  Dance pro Susan Fritz has a new video on YouTube  featuring her dance team, from Sandra Cameron Dance Studio - Stephanie Hakun, Seth Asher & Irene Mou, Michael Zurich & Gail Brunje.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da07UBR_a3E The King of Swing returns to the Philly area on Aug 8, 9 & 10 - Mario "Swing Daddy" , with hosts Rob and Sheila. Private lessons are already sold out. Wow, see more details below. Discoamerica was a blast, special thanks to David Padilla for arranging the bus trip from NY to King Of Prussia and to our gal Slinky (Sheryl Freas) for stepping up as the lead in the dinner show.  The blonde bombshell, Ginger Rogers was born this week in 1911 in the great state of Missouri. She passed in 1995, but left behind an incredible legacy.  Check out the images from Alan's birthday celebration at Michael' Cafe, courtesy of Fred  http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/  and photos by Scott Michielli at http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome? sid=8FYuW7Rw5aTo&emid=sharview&linki d=link2 This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the World Hustle Dance Championships taking place July 25 to 27th. visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com Make it a great week, Ron World Hustle Dance Championships The three C's, to a great dance event: Community, Camaraderie, Competitions. Its time for the second leg of this summers "Triple Crown of Hustle" dancing.  Get ready for the World Hustle Dance Championships, taking place July 25th till the 27th at the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel. Come join Diane Nardone as she presents her 8th annual event which is a "Dance Explosion." Situated in central New Jersey, only a short drive from Philadelphia, Staten Island, Connecticut, Long Island, the DC area and all the burros of NY. There is something for everyone, Come out on Friday night and dance to the fabulous music of all the DJ's competing in our second annual "Battle of the DJ's."  They will be playing their best music for your listening and dancing pleasure and then you'll have a chance to vote for your favorite DJ. Bobby Gerard, from Florida, won last year, will he repeat? Also on Friday evening, the new and exciting Dance Explosion Hustle Team Match Challenge. Friday will be a fabulous evening for all who those in attendance, .... get ready to wear out your dance shoes. Competition entries close on July 15th so if you are planning to compete, be sure to get your forms in soon. Here are the Jack-n-Jill schedules: Pro J&J Swing and Hustle competition entry will be available at the event until 4 PM on Saturday (no exceptions).  Entries for the Amateur Jack-n-Jill Swing and Hustle plus our NEW Jill-n- Jack Swing & Hustle competitions will remain open until Sunday at noon (no exceptions). The Jill-n-Jack competitions on Sunday are for amateurs only. There's still time to register for the World Open Dance Championship competition before the July 15 deadline!  This is the premier dance comp open to all levels, if you think you have what it takes to take home the Gold. The Saturday Dinner last year was so fabulous that they are keeping the menu of mixed greens salad and the fantastic Balsamic Glazed Flank Steak with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes & fruited wild rice with delicious vegetable medley.  The Chocolate Fudge Cake Drizzled with Raspberry Sauce will be a delicious ending!  So get your dinner ticket now as the tables are going quickly and no dinner/show tickets will be available at the event. After dinner, you will remain at your 'reserved' table to watch a Dance Explosion show with a variety of All Forms of Dancing for your enjoyment.  This year a special performance by American Dance Wheels, the organization that World Hustle has chosen to benefit this year, as part of the dinner show. The hotel is almost sold out ... only 26 room nights are available at our special $99 room rate so don't lose out on this fabulous rate. There will be vendors available all weekend as well as fabulous workshops and competitions.  The hotel has a heated indoor pool and whirlpool and a state-of-the- art on- site Fitness Club as well as a newly renovated casual restaurant, The Cafe, in an atrium setting.  There is also the Atrium Bar and Sips Coffee shop. Come join the fabulous line up of invited World Class Instructors, Judges, Performers and DJ's: Anthony Lee,  Bobby Gerard, Brian Gallagher, Chris Bates, Dave Muzii, David Flynn, Derrick Allen, Diane K. Nardone, Donna Boyle, Donna DeSimone, Fred & Tina Price, George Garcia, Jason Miklic &  Sophy Kdep, John Festa,  John Lindo, Kim Vanaman, Krisna Creque Dodig, Mark James & Karen Lupo, Mark Routzahn Michael Frank, Ron Bess, Silvana Gallagher, Tony Pace, Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich For more details visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com Follow Link for More - Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... "Marrying a man is like buying something you've been admiring for a long time in a shop window. You may love it when you get it home, But it doesn't always go with everything else in the house" Jason Kerr Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ July 16 -  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  - East Coast Swing -- 9 pm - Please call first - http://www.madhotdancing.com/ Wed --- Groups - Innovative Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm -- advance salsa 8pm - www.innovativedancesport.com July 17- 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  - Call for Dances -- 8 pm - Please call first - http://www.madhotdancing.com/ July 20 - 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 July 20- Sun --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - VFW (516) 819-9016  7- 11  $13 July 21- Mon -  July's Groups - wk 3 of 4 - Mark James Instructor - $32 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 July 22  - 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 Aug 2, Sat - Wantagh - 7th Year Anniversary @ 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 Aug 10,  Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 320 Smith St- Farmingdale - Infinity 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 --- Salsa, Roberts, WCS, Veloz, 1-legged ---- Enjoy ------ Salsa, Roberts, WCS, Veloz, 1-legged ----- See a Dance team from "Pride of the Yankees" Veloz & Yolanda 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---------------- Letters to the Editor------ Letters to the Editor Greetings Ron, congratulators on 8 years for Dancetalk, I did want to speak on the hustle and disco topic and how it is portrayed on TV. A pervious person wrote that Alex from California that does Salsa does a good job. He does an incredible job making the Salsa sexy, spicy and hot. What hot blooded women wouldn't want to dance with him.  That is what makes folks want to learn to dance. Hustle needs a face lift.  Sammie  .................................................... Ron - I had a question and maybe some of the dance instructors can answers this - maybe you can. What do you think is the going rate for dance lessons and let me be more specific. I have been taking Hustle and Salsa lessons from a very well known franchised dance studio. They are all over the country need I say more.  I am a mother of three kids so you know I have to watch my dollars.  Every time I go to this studio all they care about is getting their money. If you don't sign up for a group class - a party class they offer private lessons for $100.00 bucks a pop. I cannot afford $100.00 per class. My daughters both dance and they both dance Salsa they pay $70.00 and that is for a whole  month of classes. Why does this franchise take advantage of the public. I have been dancing  for years, I just started getting back into it now that my kids are older. If I was taking lessons from Alex Di Silva then maybe I wouldn't mind so much. Can somebody comment on this?  Thanks,  Phyllis in O-town .................................................... May I add a comment to the lady who felt that Cyd Charisse "did not get the attention" that was given to Fred and Ginger and she based it perhaps on fair skin and fair hair color.  Fred and Ginger danced in the early 1930s and early 1940s.  They had no competition with other dancers at that time of early musicals.  Fred was dark-haired in the early films and may have lightened his hair when films went to Technicolor because it made him look younger.  By then Ginger no longer danced w/him for she had become a dramatic actress years before Technicolor films.  Fred was still dancing until his 60s. Ginger stopped in her 30s. Studios wanted "younger, newer" dancers.  Cyd Charisse, also fair skinned, danced in the late 1940s and 1950s, a decade - two after Fred/Ginger when there were many more female dancers who could sing, dance and act, so they all faced a triple threat.  Musical films ended soon after but continued on Broadway.  Cyd Charisse was a gorgeous dancer but she had so much competition.  Studios had a "stable" full of dancers - Ann Miller (dark hair) Mitzie Gaynor, Leslie Caron (dark hair), Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds (brown hair), Audrey Hepburn (dark hair); and too many others to mention.  It was not the same during the very early days of Fred and Ginger.  By the way, Fred and Ginger were never really known for their singing and neither was Cyd Charisse.  Ginger went on to become a terrific non-dancing actress.  Her lack of ballet training shows but who else had it in the 1930s?  Certainly not Ruby Keeler nor Joan Crawford - both awkward dancers at the time of Fred/Ginger. Ginger was better than they but Cyd Charisse, who would be much better, was just a pre-teen at that time. I just wanted to clarify that "skin/hair color" had absolutely nothing to do with it.  They danced in different eras and in worlds entirely different but they are all memorable. Irene Jankowski ....................................................  Hi Ron I'd like to warmly thank everyone for the all the birthday wishes, cards and overall gestures of friendship I received at Michael's on July 2.  A very special thank you to all the great guys who participated in my birthday dance - you were all fabulous partners; to Mark for always playing a song - two he knows I love; to Ron for acknowledging my birthday in DanceTalk year after year (amongst the hundreds he tracks every week); to Scott and Fred for their expert photography; and last, but not least, to Terri my very, very good friend, who made all the arrangements for the party and convinced me to celebrate at Michael's that night.  I am blessed to know you all.   Love, Susan .................................................... By the way Ron,.....my student Frankie is only 19 years old and loves the hustle the way we do it and teach it nowadays. Frankie has only been learning our hustle for 8 months and he placed in all of his comps at Discoamerica. His sister Rosa (21 years old) is going to be something special in a couple of years. They both love our style of hustle at the events. When Frankie is not practicing hustle - taking classes he's on hi I-POD listening to new club style music, hip-hop, regaetton and salsa,......I think that's very cool. He's a normal young guy that just happens to be in love with our hustle. They will be competing at the "Big Apple Comps" then Diane's WHDC. I'll see you at Diane's. Jaime .................................................... Hi Ron, Even with several other dance events happening in NYC and NJ, the Crossroads at Mahwah Sheraton’s event had a great turnout with experienced and newbie dancers. Our Queen Bee of Hustle Diane Nardone conducted a beginners class to get the ball rolling.  After the class Johnny O and Tom played a great California style mix and both, yes both, dance floors quickly filled up. The DJs kept the music going till 12:45AM. Dancers came from Poughkeepsie NY, Port Jervis, Staten Island, NYC and the Pa area.  Diane provided a wonderful dance demonstration calling from the audience students (Ron, Debbie, Regina, Cathy and Gene) cheers, whistles and applause filled the ballroom as Diane and her students strutted their stuff. Dance pro George Garcia & is lovely wife Roesel graciously joined Diane to complete the demonstration.  Here is a sample of feedback from the night. “Friday nights at the beginning of the month is a great time as not much is usually going on”   “We had a great time we came to dance the space was great, the music was great, Diane was great and the Dancing was great, I guess all in all it was “great”,  “I have been trying to get my husband into learning how dance and when I saw the news about the event we and another couple came. Such a nice group of people friendly, helpfully and my husband said damn those people are really good dancers. I really learned something from the lesson and felt confident enough to practice what was taught”  The Sheraton is planning to have its next event after Labor Day so keep watching Ron’s Newsletter for updates.  We would like to thank all of those you came out to support the event and am glad you all had a wonderful time.  Any day that you can dance is a good day.  Thanks,  George McMahon  Free weekly iTunes song ------			--- July 20, Sun - Hustle Work Shop @ The Dance Zone NEW PLACE Sunday - 7/20 - Hustle Work Shop - Mark & Karen - 320 Smith St - Farmingdale - 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 Aug 2 Sat - 8:30pm - 12:30am 7th Year Anniversary 7- Samba - Am Foxtrot 8 - Club salsa Next series Starts July 7- Monday BEST DEAL - 4 wks for $32 Karen's Sexy Latin Styling Aug 10 - Sunday Hauppauge Learn AWESOME moves and TECHNIQUES that will DISPLAY yourself with CLASS AND STYLE!! Hustle Workshop - July 20 - Farmingdale with AC off 110 Best Deal - 2 hrs = $20 - 3 hrs=$30 Thank You Anthony Lee - Happy Birthday Join our mailing list!
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July 14, 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.

Jul 15, Tues - NY - IBBG, "The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party" Spacious Dance Floor, celebrating Diana Gonzalez's Birthday. Lina will be bringing Cake 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

July 15, 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, SALSA Lesson by ABIGAIL DAVILA , door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

July 16, Wed - Pa - Michael's Cafe, the hot spot every Wednesday night for the best in Hustle, Swing and Latin in Between. DJ Mark plays classic and hot new club music from 8:30PM till 12:30AM, Never a cover charge and free parking. Next week we celebrate Danielle Odhner birthday. Come join the fun. Street Road in Bensalem

July 16, 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, With everyone's favorite, DJ Bobby Morales spinning the best in hustle & latin $9/PP;  $5 for SO Students -  Tonight's Special is "Dancers Request Hour": 60 minutes of your requested songs.

July 16, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday! mostly WCS with a little Shag, NC2 and Country 2. JACK & JILL contest tonight! No entry fee - prizes! $5. Free parking. Snacks. Atrium, Pennsauken, NJ. http://www.robandsheiladance.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 17, 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, Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. SALSA 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. EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

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 - 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 - $8 students with ID. http://www.centraljerseydance.org. 609-945-1883 - 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 - with dinner. $10 after 9PM.

July 18, Fri - NJ -  The Watermelon Dance! The Del Val Shag & Swing Club's monthly dance. Mostly Shag & WCS but we'll add in a little NC2, etc.here. $8 members; $11 non members. Everyone welcome. Free parking. http://www.delvalshag.org

July 18, Fri - FL - Swing Dance A Little Lindy Plus! Dance Lindy Hop, East Coast, West Coast, and Blues with Cindy. Dance Lesson at 8:00 to 9:00 PM.  Social Dance from 9:00 to late night. $10 , lesson included. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Hwy, Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, 954-254-3221 - 561-495-7571 

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 - 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   VACATION, closed http://www.starlightdanceusa.com

July 20, Sun - Pa - Dance Party with Donna Boyle, at the Holiday Inn Fort Washington , 7pm oldies , swing , hustle and latin , 432 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Washington, DJ DONNA BOYLE playing your dance favorites, Dress Code: Dressy/Business Casual/Fashionable!  More info http://www.donnaboyle.com/

July 20, 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

July 22, 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, SALSA Lesson by ABIGAIL DAVILA , door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

July 23, 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

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 25, Fri - NJ - NEW!!!   SWING CITY MIX !! Rob, Sheila & Sascha join up for a fun night of SWING!!  30 min beginner lesson + 30 minute Intermediate lessons -  2 Dances. WCS mix room and Lindy Mix room! Dance Jam @ 10:30 ish! $15 Ticket to Ride compliments Rob and Sheila for one lucky winner. Free parking! Check it out! $12 per person . http://www.robandsheiladance.com

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 

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 - Social separately., IM Gallery, 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ.  http://hpds.webhop.org/events, 201-320-9176, hpds@optonline.net

July 26, Sat - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at SURBURBAN TEMPLE, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:30PM to 12:30AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, & Bagels! 30 Min. SAMBA Dance Lesson starting 8:30pm. Great Show!! State of the art sound system, AC, Door Prizes, Admission $15, call Louis at (516) 819 - 9016

July 29, 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, SALSA Lesson by ABIGAIL DAVILA , door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

July 31 - Aug. 3 Swing Fling  Hilton Washington Dulles,  DC Area. 17th Annual Swing and Hustle event, NASDE Competition, WSDC Jack & Jill Competition, Over $12,000 in Prizes, 4 Large Dance Floors, Famous "Lobby" Dance Floor, Over 40 dance workshops, WCS, Hustle, Lindy, Hand Dance, Plenty of Open dancing because of various floors, Top Teachers & Judges in the world $90 special room rate, Swing & Hustle Pro Am competition, 1-800 -Hiltons, Ask for the $90 Swing Fling rate  Event Director: Barry Durand visit http://barrydurand.com/swingfling/

Aug 1, Fri - Pa - Dance Party with Donna Boyle,  Holiday Inn, 432 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Washington, Complimentary appetizers and drink specials 6:30 pm , Music starts at 8:00 pm; $10 Dance Lesson at 8:15 pm  DJ DONNA BOYLE playing your dance favorites, Dress Code: Dressy/Business Casual/Fashionable!
More info at http://www.donnaboyle.com/

Aug 1, Fri - Pa - Ballroom Extravaganza  @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, 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.

Aug 2, Sat - NY - 7th year Anniversary Dance @ The Dance Zone -Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo Show TBA 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

Aug 2, Sat - NJ - No Name California Mix Dance, Country Two Step basics lesson by Carol Feldman at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, lesson at 7:30 p.m. Open dancing WCS, ECS, Ballroom, Latin, Night Club Two Step, Hustle and more featuring Genesis 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. $12. http://www.centraljerseydance.org. noname@centraljerseydance.org - 609-945-1883.

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 - 856-858-6753 Sheila: bpurkey@yahoo.com Rob: djrob01@comcast.net
http://www.robandsheiladance.com

Aug 8, Fri - Pa - Ballroom Extravaganza @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, 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.

Aug 16, Sat - NJ - Dance At The Ranch,  A great mix of Hustle, West Coast Swing, Latin and Salsa,  7:30p.m. to 1:30 a.m, Spinning W Ranch (Wendy Lippincott) N.J. Food as well as wine and mixers will be available. R.S.V.P.'s and directions: spinningw@aol.com   $15.00 donation  266 Hartford Rd. Medford,

Aug 16, Sat - Pa -  California Mix @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, 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 and an 8:30 Dance Party.  Refreshments are included. $12.00 at the door. 

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

Sept 12 - 14 Swing Niagara Dance Championships, Adam's Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo, NY  14202 - (800) 444-2326 Special rate:  $110 per night, Confirmed  Staff:  Mario Robau Jr,  Angel & Debbie Figueroa, Mary Ann Nunez, Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake, Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz, Bill Cameron, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep,  Fred & Tina Price, Larry & Heidi Mongeau, Marc Levetin & Stephanie Brown,  Lindsay Edgerton,  Julie Epplett, Mike & Inge Evans, Antoinette Giancursio,  Alysia Bonvino, Barb & Joe Tomasulo,  http://www.swingniagara.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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