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Dance Talk & Dance Zone - The Newsletter
July 18 - 2007
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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter		July 18 - 2007

Greetings!

This Weeks Highlights
- SPECIAL SPONSORS CHECK PANEL TO THE RIGHT or THE BOTTOM as SOME E-MAIL SYSTEMS PLACE these there

---- Salsa Competition - Fridays @ Winners Circle - Ron's Calendar
---- 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

In this issue

	--- Mark & Karen --- Ron's Dance Talk - 7 -17 - 07 ------ A Joke ------ Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ Video Gems - MadJam 2007 - WCS ------ Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri State ------ Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

Ron's Dance Talk - 7 -17 - 07 ------

Happy birthday wishes to Judy Smith, Giant Gene, Diane Weinberg,
Rosalee Bucci and Fred Price.

Get ready for the Battle of the DJ's, taking place at this years World Hustle Dance Championships. Calling all DJ's. If you would like to compete, contact Diane Nardone at WorldHustle@Verizon.net

Dance Champion Robert Royston is co producing a new motion picture and needs extras. The setting is a WCS dance convention. They need West Coast Swing dancers of all ages: young students to masters. Filming starts August 18th, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Write to Jay Byam at JayB@PeopleWhoDance.net and let him know that Debra Kee referred you.

Check out vintage photos of two of the greatest hustle dance teams from the 70's & 80's - The Disco Dance Stars and the Disco Dance Dimensions. http://www.hustlehalloffame.com/

Save this date, the annual "Champions Weekend 1" featuring Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann, it takes place August 17 -19th, at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Rockville, MD, visit http://www.dancejamproductions.com/ championsweekend/

Our good friends at Ballroom Arkansas report that Marcus Schenkenberg (Pamela Anderson's ex & highest paid-per-year male supermodel) has reportedly approached "Dancing With the Stars" to ask about dancing next season. Also, Deborah Gibson (singer/actress) and Reggie Miller (basketball champ) are being considered.

Tell the kids to check out Dance Revolution, Saturday mornings from 9:30AM to 10:00 AM EST, as kids put their dance skills to the test on the CBS network.

Stay tuned to DanceTalk for the 2007 DJ Directory .....next week.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Swing Fling. The hot dance event taking place August 2nd to the 5th, read more below. http://www.swingfling.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

Swing Fling 2007

One of the longest running dance competitions/ conventions takes place in less then one month. It's Swing Fling 15. Get ready as this popular event returns to the Washington, DC area August 2nd thru the 5th. Event Director, Barry Durand, has an incredible weekend of non stop dancing including West Coast Swing, Lindy, Shag, Hustle, Salsa and Hand Dancing. Conveniently located at the Hilton Washington Dulles hotel, (1-800-HILTONs).
The event includes over $10,000 in prizes, Jack & Jill and - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk - http://www.swingfling.com
Swing Fling is a NASDE Sanctioned event and a member of the World Swing Dance Council

And the Winners are.................
Thank you to those readers that shared their thoughts and inspirations with us.
All the letters were great and thought provoking. Here are the 2nd group of winners of the DanceTalk 7 year Anniversary Contest "who motivated you to learn the hustle." Winners will receive a copy of one of the following: vintage Disco America VHS, Hustle USA, Lisa Nunziella's Red Hot Salsa, Dream Girls DVD, Disco Spinning The Story DVD.....
I hope you enjoy them as much as I did,
Ron
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Hi Ron,
I wanted to share with you my first peek at the hustle dance. - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk - I first found out about touching dancing and the hustle.
Thank you,
Lloyd Thomas - S.C.

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Good Morning Ron,
Regarding Who inspired me to hustle?, am I the only one who remembers Jon Devlin? The year was 1978. My friend Sonny Simon and I were - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk -
Lisa Abelson Rabinowitz
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Ron,
I owe my start in dancing to my sister, Linda. Her enthusiasm about learning new steps and the fun in meeting new people at socials were an inspiration. My fears- Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk -
Susan
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RON
When Floyd Chisolm and Nellie Cotto performed on the Merv Griffin show I was blown away. Later on being a rock fan used to watch Don Kirschner Rock concert and when I saw Billy Fajardo and Sandra--Eddie Vega, I think Hector and Perico I was impressed. Later on ARTIE Phillips AND Lisa Nunziella- Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk -
Bobby O

Discoamerica - results - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk -
Here are some more of the results from last weeks Discoamerica competition held in Atlantic City NJ. Join us next year for the 10th anniversary.Congratulations to Donna Boyle, her dance troop from Universal Dance studio and the entire staff for a job well done. For a complete list of the results visit http://www.discoamerica.com

Complete Ron Bess' Dance Talk ... @

A Joke ------

Two Lines For Men - When everybody on earth was dead and waiting to enter Paradise, God appeared and said, "I want the men to make two lines. One line for the men who were the true heads of their household, and the other line for the men who were dominated by their women." "I want all the women to report to St. Peter." Soon, the women were gone, and there were two lines of men. The line of the men who were dominated by their wives was 100 miles long, and in the line of men who truly were heads of their household, there was only one man. God said, "You men should be ashamed of yourselves, I created you to be the Head of your household! You have been disobedient and have not fulfilled your purpose! Of all of you, only one obeyed. Learn from him." God turned to the one man, "How did you manage to be the only one in this line?" The man replied, "My wife told me to stand here."

Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------

July 18 - 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 19 - Thurs --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS, Mirelle's (516) 819-9016

July 20 - Fri --- 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 - www.innovativedancesport.com

Fri --- 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 21 - Sat --- DANCE - Surburban Temple - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS, Mirelle's (516) 819-9016 - 8:30 - 12:30

July 22 - Sun --- DANCE - VFW Deer Park 588 Long Island Ave - Louis Del Prete - Ballroom, Latin, Hustle, WCS - 7-11- (516) 819-9016

Mon --- Groups - wk 4 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 24 - Tues --- DANCE - 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

Click for Complete Calendar @ ----------------

Video Gems - MadJam 2007 - WCS ------

MADjam 2007 - Greg Scott & Hannah Wenzel Classic

MADjam2007 Team Division

MADjam2007-Mike Glasgow & Lisa Schaupp

Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri State ------

July 17, 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 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 17, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe for hustle, WCS and Latin in between. DJ Mark keeps the music flowing from 8:30 till 12:30AM. No Cover and free parking. Check out the best dancers from the tri - state area. Street Road in 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!!

July 18, Wed - NY - GOTHAM WEEKLY DANCE AT CLUB 412 IN NYC 412 Eighth Ave----4th Flr, NYC, 212.244.0011 Time: 9:00pm-12:30pm Admission: $7 - Gotham Members $5 - Full-time students with valid ID $8 - Studio students with ID card $10 - Non Members http://www.gothamswingclub.org - gothamswingclub.org

July 18, Wed - NY - "HUSTLEJAM" @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 w. 26th st.: Join your hosts Simone Assboeck & David Padilla for a WEEKLY Hustle & Latin party, 9:30pm til 12:45am, DJ Nelson "Paradise" Roman spinning the best in hustle & latin $9/PP; $5 for SO Students 7/18: "Dancers Request Hour".. Don't forget to give your requests to Nan @ the door.

July 19, Thur - Pa - Rob & Sheila's weekly WCS lessons and practice at Top Hat Studio in Philadelphia, NOTE NEW TIMES! 7:30-8:30-Level I. Learn the language of WCS All levels can benefit from this one!! NEW FUNDAMENTAL SERIES STARTS!! 8:30-9:30 Level II - 6 must know your 6 & 8 count basic patterns -boost your dance skills while expanding your dance vocabulary. 9:30-10:00 - practice time for students. Rob & Sheila will be available for questions and dancing.

July 19, Thurs - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE'S, 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island,11590 - Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 11:30PM, 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, Admission $14, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

July 20, Fri - PA- STRICTLY BALLROOM PARTY at La Luna Dance Studio, 7:45pm for dinner buffet (first come, first serve). Free Waltz Lesson with Gene LaPierre at 8:15pm. Ballroom dancing to DJs, Bob & Michelle from 9:00pm until 12:30am. Cost $12 ($10 Members, Free Platinum Members). For info 215-638-0418 at info@lalunadancestudio.com. 4610 Bensalem Boulevard, Bensalem, PA 19020. http://www.lalunadancestudio.com

July 20th - 22nd, Brandin' Iron Dance Festival San Bernardino Hilton Hotel http://www.bidancefestival.com

July 20, Fri - NY - "It's a Wonderful Life" Bill Struss Benefit Dance. Bill is a member of the Long Island dance community & is undergoing treatment for lung cancer. The treatments have reduced his capacity to work as a self employed painting contractor. Come join in support & celebration of his life as he overcomes his struggle with cancer. Dance to Rudy Alforque from 7PM - 11PM, $25/pp , Christ Lutheran Church, 189 Burr Road, East Northport Corner of Burr & Larkfield Road, 031-499-4655 Info: coachpeg@optonline.net Raffles, door prizes, cake and coffee. B.Y.O.B. (beer or wine only)   All proceeds from the $25 donation will go to Bill. Unable to attend but would like to contribute? Checks made payable to George Struss (note on memo Williams Fund) can be mailed to William Struss, 100 Rustic Rd, Port Jefferson, NY 11777.

July 20, Fri - NJ - HORA CERO ...la milonga a night of Argentine Tango 8:30 pm “ 12:30 am Workshop Milonga & Show by Jose Fluk and Silvana Inter/ Advanced Workshop 8:30 “ 9:30 pm (New to Tango? Join an Intro class in Argentine Tango from 8:30 “ 9:30 pm with Galia) Milonga 9:30 - midnight light buffet coffee and cake served $ 17 per person or $ 28 per couple STARLIGHT dance center 7 high street nutley 973.235.9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

July 20, Fri - NJ - The Watermelon Dance, Haddonfield, NJ - 2 Carolina Shag lessons & dancing 8:00 to midnight. $7 Del Val Shag Club members; $10 non members - includes lessons, dancing, light refreshments. http:// www.delvalshag.org for all the details. DJ Rob plays rhythm & blues, blues, some contemporary & some Gospel! We play music for Carolina Shag, Jitterbug, WCS, ECS, Lindy etc. The Swing Daddies and The Sugah Dumplins make their debut at this one!!

July 20, Fri - NJ - WHDC Kick Off Party at Knights of Columbus 16-16 N Maple Ave, Fairlawn, 8:00 to 9:00 Hustle lesson, 9:00 to 1:00 Hustle WCS & More mixer with DJ Dave Muzii. CASH BAR please do not bring any drinks of any kind into the hall. Coffee and cake and light snacks will be served. Hustle & WCS Jack n Jills, Door prizes and more.Contact Diane 201 666-6224 Fax: 201 666-7475
Email: dkndance@verizon.net Website: http:// www.dkndance.com

July 20, Fri - NJ - Robertos Big Bash 15 Dance Party - Hustle, Salsa, West Coast and more. Hustle Workshop with Roberto Pagan 8-9 p.m. Party from 9 to 12 p.m. $15 for lesson and Party. Music provided by DJDennis Matera. Come and enjoy in the fun. Always an exciting event. Dance Showcases, Light refreshments and Door Prizes. At the Pioneer Club, 209 Jefferson Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 201-288-1422 or DJDennis at 973-768-2168 http://www.djdennismusic.com

July 20, Fri - Pa - Intro to Ballroom at Swingkat , Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, Lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight. DJ Philip Spinka. $10 - Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, American Tango, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Hustle, and more. More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com, or http://www.myspace.com/swingkatent.

July 20, Fri - FL - Swing Dance Venue every Friday night. Come dance Lindy Hop, Blues with Cindy & Andrew. Beginner Lindy Hop Lessons at 8:00 to 8:45, Blues from 8:45 to 9:00 PM. Practice dance session starts at 9:00 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 21, Sat - Pa - Top Hat's Hustle 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! Party morphs into a strictly Hustle party as the evening continues. Cost is $10. Light refreshments and soda are provided. BYOB Contact 215-676-3100 or http:// www.tophatdancestudio.com for more info

July 21, Sat - Pa - Swing Into Life dance benefit at Swingkat - Benefits the Feeling Blue Suicide Prevention Council.  Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, Lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight. Live music of the Boyertown Directors Big Band. $20. Advance tickets available on Ticketweb. info at 610-348-6727, http:// www.swingkat.com, or http://www.myspace.com/swingkatent.

July 21, 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.Dance Lesson starting at 8:30pm. Great Show!! State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Admission $15, call Louis for more info or directions-(516) 819 - 9016

July 22, Sun - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at Deer Park V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, 11729 - 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, Admission $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

July 24, 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, CHA CHA Dance Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, $13 Includes ALL !   Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org or http:// www.LIDance.org

July 25, 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 Lesson 6 of 6 - whips! 7:30-7:45-we play music for all students for 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. 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

----------------Click for Ron's Complete Calendar----------------
----------------National Events & Tri-State for the Year----------------

--- Mark & Karen ---

Mark James & Karen Lupo have been involved in the Long Island Dance Scene for years - Teaching, Coaching, Competing, Performing as profesionals. They also compete with students at competitions + They run the popular Dance Zone Dance once a month in Wantagh.(1st Sat)

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