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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter		July 22 - 2008

				Greetings! This Weeks Highlights -- 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 - Mark & Karen will be teaching, performing & judging at - Come on by and say hi Saturday - 8/2 - Dance Zone Dance - 7th Year Anniversary - Mark & Karen - Wantagh - contact # - 516-835- 9996 - Info & Link @ side bar - Video Gems - Did You See ? ------ John Lindo, Salsa Pattern, Joanna & Jose, Quickstep ---- @ 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 --- Aug 2, Sat - 7th Yr Anniv Dance Zone Dance - Wantagh Ron's Dance Talk - 7-22-08 ------ Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ Video Gems --- Lindo, Salsa, Joanna, Quickstep ---- Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri - State ------ Grand Pacific - Westie Weekend - Disco America - LPs+ Free weekly iTunes song ------ Ron's Dance Talk - 7-22-08 ------ Happy birthday wishes to  Steve Neeren,  Fred Price,  Erica Smith, Jennifer Lopez,  Dr. Joe Vanore,  Danielle Odhner,  Joyce Szili, Robert Ortiz  and Samantha Kahn. Wishing a speedy and healthy recovery to Lisa Berger. She just returned home after surgery. We hope to see her on the dance floor soon. Congratulations to Lauren (Gleason) Costantini on her July 5th marriage to fellow dancer Mark Costantini. We wish them a life time of happiness and dancing.  Here is some exciting news, the dancing Doctor returns to the World Hustle Dance Championships. Direct from California, Gary Ulaner is on the staff. Bill Davies, Master Teacher, Coach & Judge has received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Dance from the National Dance Council of America. Television shows "Dancing With The Stars" received 8 Emmy nominations and "So You Think You Can Dance" has received 3 nominations, for last seasons shows. This Saturday at the World Hustle Dance Championships, David Paris & Zoe Klein will be teaching a workshop on lifts. They are incredible adagio/acrobatic team  destine for stardom. They will also be performing on Saturday nights at Cuba Libra located in the Tropicana in Atlantic City.  The Hustle Congress package prices will go up on July 28th. Don't delay. Anyone interested in being a sponsor, advertiser or a vendor for this year's NY Hustle Congress, please check out http://www.nyhustlecongress.com/sponsors.htm After a long absence, Evelyn "Champaign" King  (Shame) is back on the charts with a new single release entitled,  "The Dance"  The World Hustle Dance Championships takes place this week. The entire workshop schedule is now on line at http://www.dkndance.com/2008workshops.html There are still some limited tickets available for the Saturday night Dinner/show.  Registration for pro & amateur Jack n Jill's at the event, cut off Saturday at 2:00PM for Pros and Sunday at noon for Amateurs. Its not to late to register for the Open World Hustle Dance Championship and the Team Match Challenge, you can register up to 2PM on Friday. Volunteers needed, please contact Cathy at 201 566 2222 This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Westie Weekend and The Grand Pacific Championships, read all the exciting news below. Make it a great week, Ron Grand Pacific - Westie Weekend - Disco America - LPs+ Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... "Achievers do things That Wishers do not have time for" Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ July 23 -  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 24- Thurs --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516) 819-9016  7:30- 11:30  $14 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! Staff includes: Anthony Lee,  Bobby Gerard, Brian Gallagher, Chris Bates, Dave Muzii, David Flynn, Derrick Allen, Diane K. Nardone, Donna Boyle, Donna DeSimone, Fred & Tina Price, Gary Ulaner, George Garcia, Jason Miklic &  Sophy Kdep, John Festa,  John Lindo, Kim Vanaman, Krisna Creque Dodig, Mark James & Karen Lupo, DJ Mark, Michael Frank, Ron Bess, Silvana Gallagher, Tony Pace, Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich  Visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com Fri -  --- Groups - George Maderski - 160 West Merrick Road  - Fox Trot @ 8 - Waltz @ 9 Please call first - http://www.madhotdancing.com/ July 26- Sat --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Surbuban Temple (516) 819-9016  7- 11  $15 July 28- Mon -  July's Groups - wk 4 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 29  - 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    Aug 2, Sat - Wantagh - 7th Year Anniversary @ The Dance Zone DANCE Special Performances 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 Future Zone Events Aug 10,  Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 320 Smith St - Infinity Fitness - Farmingdale - 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 Aug 17 - 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 Complete Calendar @ ---------------- Video Gems --- Lindo, Salsa, Joanna, Quickstep ---- Enjoy --- Lindo, Salsa, Joanna, Quickstep ---- 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---------------- Grand Pacific - Westie Weekend - Disco America - LPs+ The Grand Pacific Dance Championships Dancing is about creativity and change. Evolve, and you will grow beyond your imagination. Its time to take the next step in dance, and experience The Grand Pacific Dance Championships.  A brand new competition weekend that encompasses multiple styles of dance that will raise your dance meter. GPDC takes place Aug 14 - 18, 2008 in San Jose California. An IHDA sanctioned event, this is the newest event to take place yet it has seasoned professionals hosting - Billy Fajardo, Raul Ante and Debra Hampton. There will be competitions, social dancing and workshops all weekend long. The dance styles include, hustle, Salsa, WCS, Bolero, Rumba, Cha Cha, Merengae, ECS, Theater Arts and Cabaret. Competitions will be in all levels of Pro - Ams, Amateurs, and Professionals. To keep the weekend hot there will be Jack and Jill divisions as well as the ever exciting Triple Threats (Salsa, WCS and Hustle). The event will give all attendees the opportunity to explore new dance styles and experience studying under world recognized instructors. Its time to think outside your dance circle and try something new and challenging.  You can register on line but be sure to book your rooms now. The GPDC organizers have years of experience and dance titles in Hustle, Swing and Latin. To compliment their talent they have gathered some of the top professionals from all over the country, in various styles of dance. Look who's coming... The staff includes: Billy Fajardo, Katie Marlow, Debra Hampton, Raul Ante, Arjay Centeno, Melissa Rutz, Kelvin Roche, Loriann Greenhouse, Raul Santiago, Sergia Anderson, Danny McGee, Jamison Kilburn, Ava Apple, Gavin Calkins, Anna Botelho, Wendy & Wajih Dalal, Joy Ro-King, Stephen Ward, Jordan Frisbee, Tatiana Mollmann, Archie Dawson, Scott Patterson, Richard Kear, Michelle Kinkaid, Bud Ayers, Rodolfo Guzman, Keith & Celeste Gussoni ..... It all takes place at the beautiful Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, California. The special room rates are available at only $105.00 per night. Reservations are now available. Telephone 408-453-4000, fax 408-437-2898 toll free 1-800-222-TREE  http://www.doubletreesanjose.com For more details on the schedule, staff and registration visit http://www.grandpacificdance.com/ Westie Weekend Its Swing Daddy time. Time to get up close and personal with one of the most charismatic dancers you'll ever meet, Mario "Swing Daddy" Robau. Mario visits the Del Val area on August 8th and 9th, hosted by Rob and Sheila for a Westie Weekend. But, please take note, his private lessons have already sold out.....need I say more. He is a nationally known dance star. Mario has been dancing since his early years growing up in Texas. He began breakdancing at the age of 8. When he was 16, his father introduced him to swing dancing by signing them both up for lessons. Mario learned to dance, not by the numbers, but by feeling it. Mario has been on the dance circuits since 1988. While traveling he has capitalized on learning and studying all forms of swing dance with many of the legends. In addition he was part of "Dancin...The Company", a jazz and tap group out of Houston, for seven years. He also studied within the ballroom community for several years and was trained in Country & Western dancing by Laurie Sepulvado. His hard work and dedication has lead him to a number of titles including: 10 time Texas State Champion, Undefeated Slow Whip Champion, Undefeated Classic Dallas Dance Champion, Dallas Dance Hall of Fame, the Youngest Person Inducted into Swing Dance Hall of Fame, National Boppers Association Hall of Fame, 2 Times US Open Classic Champion, Team US Open Champion, Two Time Grand Nationals Classic Champion, Two Time Grand Nationals Strictly Champion, Two Time-Phoenix Invitational Champion, just to name a few. In addition Mario is a Masters Level Judge with UCWDC and has toured throughout the US as a Lead Dancer in Company Choreographed and coached winning Classic and Showcase routines at every major competition. Now you know all about Swing Daddy, so join him on August 8th & 9th for a special Westie weekend. For workshops and socials visit the website or call Rob and Sheila Rob: 609-519-0793 or 856-858-6753 Sheila: bpurkey@yahoo.com Rob: djrob01@comcast.net http://www.robandsheiladance.com Two Messages  *** With Disco America 2008 now behind us, we can take a moment to catch our breaths and sit down to write a “Thank You” note to all those who supported our event making it, one of the best years ever.  We have so many dedicated people to thank it’s almost impossible to name them individually, but we are going to give it a try. A big “Thank You” to our front desk people, Michael Couris, Lana May, Madeline Lane, Naomi Brownstein, Sharon Roberts, Erica Neil, Maria Dugan, Carol Ann Baltz and Donna Carleone, without them your check-ins would not have been as smooth and easy as they were. We would also like to thank the following people for their contributions to our event and for giving us the support we needed to make this event a success: Phil Dixon & Diane Weinberg who did a great job attending to the workshops. Art Bohus & Jack Cieka for managing the door. Dara Patrusky & Anita Giacone for all of their hard work and assistance. Connie Yesh & Eddie Gooden, who did a fabulous job keeping our staff nourished all weekend by organizing and managing the Hospitality Suite.   Our staff of instructors including, Lori Brizzi, Joey Commentucci, Wendy and Wajih Dalal, Beth Darchi, Carlo DeJesus, Barry Durand, Brian Gallagher, Silvana Gallagher, George Garcia, Jose Gonzales, Loriann Greenhouse, Wingo Hom, Joe Kerner, Ettie Kurtz, Stephanie Risser, Jameson Kilburn, Billy Marti, Angela McCabe, Daniel McGee, Diane Nardone, Tony & Shawn Nguyen, Louie Orlando, Roberto Pagan, Arte Phillips, Kelvin Roche, Jaime Serna, Lynn Stevens and Tybaldt & Hazel Urlich, for teaching their best moves and sharing their talents with the students. Our DJ’s Bobby Morales, Nino Torre, Steve Neeren, Mark Sakowski and DJ Mark for playing their best music and keeping our dance floors going til the wee hours of the morning. Ron Bess, who did his usual stellar job MC’ing the weekend. Elizabeth Darchi, who handled our website, making it easy to read and navigate. Athina Dalamaras, Jean Sirabella, Lana May, Tony & Shawn Nguyen, Madeline Lane and Connie Yesh for their contributions to the Dance Scholarship Fund. The cast of dancers from the “10 years of Joy” dinner show, Carolina Almont, Stephanie Risser, Patty McConnell, Elizabeth Darchi, Angela McCabe, Joey Commentucci, Joe Kerner, Jose Gonzales and Sheryl Freas. Brian Fortuna and Sandra Fortuna for their beautiful Waltz Exhibition. Ralph Johnson our videographer. Arte Phillips for choreographing a great dinner show that will be remembered forever. And last, but definitely not least, we would like to thank all of our attendees.  We know there are many events to choose from and we truly appreciate you spending your weekend with us.  REMEMBER…Without “YOU” there would be no Disco America.       Thank You,      Donna Boyle      Joyce Szili ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, **** Recently my brother Barry Lederer passed away.  His career highlights DJing on Fire Island in the 70’s, fashion music consultant to top designers, Graebar Sound for club sound systems.  His career spanned many generations and genres.  For more information regarding Barry, we have set up a website discobarry.com. Barry was a collector – and unfortunately I need to liquidate his collection.  He has over 25k in LPs, 1k of 45’s and a couple of thousand CDs.  Time is of the essence as I need to be out of his apartment by the end of July.  Due to the amount of his collection ‘cherry- picking’ is not possible, I am looking for reasonable offers in bulk for the music.  Below is the inventory of equipment available on a first come basis – all reasonable offers will be considered.  To set up an appointment, please contact Jo Ann Chew at jac@c2va.com and mherz03@aol.com. Free weekly iTunes song ------			--- Aug 2, Sat - 7th Yr Anniv Dance Zone Dance - Wantagh Saturday - 8/2 - Dance Zone Dance - 7th Year Anniversary - Mark & Karen - Wantagh - contact # - 516-835- 9996 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 Aug 4 - 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 - Aug 17 - Farmingdale with AC off 110 Best Deal - 2 hrs = $20 - 3 hrs=$30 Join our mailing list!
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July 21, 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.

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

Jul 22, 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

July 23, Wed - Pa - Michael's Cafe, celebrating Danielle Odhner's birthday. 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. Come join the fun. Street Road in Bensalem

July 23, 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 Steve Neeren spinning the best in hustle & latin $9/PP;  $5 for SO Students - Tonight's Special is "Wear All Yellow"and get $2 off  for tonite

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! Staff includes: Anthony Lee,  Bobby Gerard, Brian Gallagher, Chris Bates, Dave Muzii, David Flynn, Derrick Allen, Diane K. Nardone, Donna Boyle, Donna DeSimone, Fred & Tina Price, Gary Ulaner, George Garcia, Jason Miklic &  Sophy Kdep, John Festa,  John Lindo, Kim Vanaman, Krisna Creque Dodig, Mark James & Karen Lupo, DJ Mark, Michael Frank, Ron Bess, Silvana Gallagher, Tony Pace, Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich  Visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com

July 24, 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. 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. THIS EVENT RUNS  EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

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 or Social separately., IM Gallery, 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ.  http://www.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 30, 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 "2 for $15" Admission: You & a New Friend MUST show up together to get this special admission price.

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 -
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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 or 609-945-1883.

Aug 2, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's MILLENNIUM HUSTLE at IL Campanello is temporarily canceled until they obtain their cabaret license. Please stay tune for this popular party's new location until then. For updates, please email loribrizzi@aol.com or call 516 728-6101

Aug 8, 9 & 10 - Mario "Swing Daddy" Robau  visits the Del Val area! Rob and Sheila bring Mario Robau in for workshops and for Got Swing? Register now for workshops, don't be left out.  Save the DATE!! Rob and Sheila Rob: 609-519-0793 or 856-858-6753 Sheila: bpurkey@yahoo.com Rob: djrob01@comcast.net   http://www.robandsheiladance.com

Aug 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 9, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle's "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL". 3 DJ's, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ JOHNNY O-Hustle, DJ JEFF-Latin, DJ PETER-Ballroom (Tango,Swing) $15 includes free class either hustle, Latin or ballroom 8-9pm & Dancing 9PM-1AM.Cash Bar. CLUB 412, 412 8th Ave bet. W30/31,4th Fl. 516 728-6101 http://www.loribrizzi.com  or loribrizzi@aol.com


Aug 10,  Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 320 Smith St - Infinity Fitness - Farmingdale - 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

AUG 14-18 Grand Pacific Dance Championships,   San Jose California. A new dance event hosted by Billy Fajardo, Raul Ante and Debra Hampton. The Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, Rooms will be available at the rate of $105.00 per night. Reservations will be  accepted starting this May 18th. phone 408-453-4000, fax 408-437-2898 toll free 1-800-222-TREE   http://www.doubletreesanjose.com http://grandpacificdance.com/

Aug 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 16, Sat - NJ - New Year's in August at the Nash Dancenter, 8:00-9:00Pm lesson, Dancing 9:00-1:00AM, Ballroom/Latin Mix & Lesson w/ Brian Nash, California Mix & WCS Lesson w/ John Festa, Hustle Lesson w/ Arte Phillips, Hustle Mix by Bobby Morales, dancing in all rooms! Tickets: $20 in advance/$30 event day 10-12 Emery Ave.Randolph, 973-328-7979  http://www.nashdancenter.com

Aug 16, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle's "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL". 3 DJ's, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ NELSON 'Paradise' ROMAN-Hustle, DJ FRANKLIN AYALA-Latin, DJ MARK-Ballroom (Tango,Swing) $15 includes free class either hustle, latin or ballroom 8-9pm & Dancing 9pm-1am.Cash Bar. CLUB 412, 412 8th Ave bet. W30/31,4th Fl. 516 728-6101 http://www.loribrizzi.com  or loribrizzi@aol.com

Aug 17 - 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

Aug 17, Sun - NJ - 100 % HUSTLE with DJ Johnny O at the Starlight Ballroom.  From 9 PM - 1 am, EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $8 before 10 PM GIVEAWAYS: party passes, CDs, dance classes and much more! 11 PM - New music set by D.J. Johnny "O"

Aug 23, Sat - VA - The All White Moonlight Salsa Boat Ride. Nino Torre &  NiteMix Prod. presents 2nd annual floating Salsa party, The EAGLE of the James River. 3101 Wharf Street By Main St. Landing, 9:00pm to Midnight with two levels for dancing & socializing, Advance ticket’s $35 pp until Aug 2nd, $40 after. (free Hot Buffet & free After Party in downtown Shockoe Bottom) Call: Nino 718-926-3704
21 with ID to Drink alcohol. http://www.NiteMix.ws/SalsaBoatride


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/

February 23 - 28, 2009 - Royal Caribbean's Navigator Cruise  10th annual Hustle & Salsa Dance. This cruise will include: over 20 hours of dance workshops, 25 hours of social dancing,  jack n jill dance contests. The ship has a fabulous discotheque and a 3.000 sq. ft. dance floor in the main arena. Fares start at only $590 per person, for an inside cabin: Category N -plus taxes, port charges & fuel supplement. Call Caren Casper at 754-246-2874 to make your reservation and receive a discount of $50 off for booking by Sept. 15, 2008. For details go to our website at: http://www.HustleCruise.com

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