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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter
July 25 - 2007

Greetings!

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

---- World Hustle - this weekend NJ - 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
  • Aug 4, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone - 6th year Anniv
  • Ron's Dance Talk - 7 - 24 - 07 ------
  • A Story ------
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - Salsa, Lindy Hop, Bolero - ------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri State ------
  • Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

  • Ron's Dance Talk - 7 - 24 - 07 ------

    Happy Birthday wishes to  Lisa "Sparkles" Paternoster, Loriann Greenhouse,  Erica Smith,  Danielle Odhner,  Joyce Szili,  Robert Ortiz,  Steve Neeren,  Paul Kaczkin,  Rob Finocchio,  Jim Bronke,  Tybaldt Ulrich and J- LO.

    Eighteen years ago, Steve Rubell passed away. He created the most famous Discotheque of all time - Studio 54. He helped make dancing, disco music and the life style a daily topic but........he also gave the industry a black eye. 

    Best wishes to Jennifer and Jeff Gessner on the birth of their son. Jenn gave birth to a dancing baby boy over the weekend. Everyone is doing fine. 

    Cheers to Kim Vanaman, she is now associated with Studio 665 at their Needham/Newton location in Massachusetts. She will be teaching classes, private lessons and hosting dance socials.

    View 100s of dance videos free. Thats right, dance exhibitions and competitions from MadJam and other competitions. Visit http://www.youtube.com/davemoldover

    Dancer, choreographer and producer, Adam Shankman, has a major hit on his hands with Hairspray. With an incredible resume including: Stuck On You, Catch Me If You Can, The Wedding Planner....he is now working on Step Up 2.

    You can now view all the pictures from Disco America 2007 at http://www.SamsSnapShots.com Sam is off to the Country Dance Mardi Gras in New Orleans - http://www.dancemardigras.com/photos.html - then he will be photographing at this years Swing Fling.
    Now posted, images from Rosalie Bucci's Birthday Celebration at Michael's Cafe. Check out Fred's photo's at http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/

    Congratz to both Mia Michaels and Wade Robson. They have each been nominated for an emmy award for their outstanding choreography work on the hit television show "So You Think You Can Dance."

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the World Hustle Dance Championships. Read all about it below.

    Make it a great week,
    Ron


    World Hustle Dance Championships
    Get ready for all the dazzle as the World Hustle Dance Championships takes you to Hollywood. Cameras, Lights, movie stars.....come join the 7th annual dance weekend for a glitzy fun time. It all takes place July 26th to the 29th. Everyone will be descending on the Hilton East Brunswick Hotel in New Jersey: members of the Hustle Hall Of Fame, competitors, social dancers, out of towners and the stars are coming out to Hustle, West Coast Swing and Salsa. Last year Kelvin Roche and Loriann Greenhouse danced away winning the World Open. Can they do it again? Come watch as the best dancers around the country put their skills to the test. Last year dance champion Arte Phillips was inducted into the World Hustle Hall Of Fame. Who will it be this year????? You don't want to miss this spectacular weekend of dancing. The Battle of the DJ's takes place on Friday night. You can purchase passes for the weekend at the event starting Thursday at 6PM. (On line registration has closed). Tickets are still available for the Dinner/ show, don't miss this evening of pizzazz. One of the most popular competitions is the professional Jack & Jill. It's not to late to register. For all the details visit the website: http://www.hustledanceworld.com
    This years staff includes: Diane K. Nardone, DJ Mark,  Arte Phillips, Bobby Gerard, Brian Gallagher, Donamarie Portelli, Chris Bates, Dave Muzii, Derrick Allen, Donna Boyle, Anthony Marolda, Mark James & Karen Lupo, Fred & Tina Price, Gary Ulaner, George Garcia, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep, John Festa, John Lindo,Melody Cochran, Michael Frank, Paul Pellicoro, Phil LaMothe, Ron Bess, Silvana Gallagher, Tony Pace, Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich, Wingo Hom...... It's show time, dust off your dance shoes and join the Hollywood scene taking place at the East Brunswick Hilton this weekend


    DJ Directory 2007 (part 1 of 2) - Here is the current list of the most influential Disc jockeys, Mixologists in the dance music industry. Please copy and save. Next week, part 2. Thank you to all the DJs for providing us with the music that moves us. - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk -  


    Letters To The Editor
    Hi Ron,
    Just wanted to say WOW - WHAT A GREAT TIME - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk - I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. 
    MUSICALLY FOREVER,
    VINCENT MONTANA, JR. 
    BY THE WAY, YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER WERE FANTASTIC........
    >>>>>>>>
    Dear Ron
    A bit back, my friend and student Beth Baird wrote a wonderful, lovely letter about my return to competitive dancing.  I wanted to say that it has always been and is truly a pleasure to work with and compete with her;  "work" with Beth is lots of fun!  In addition, having her committment, helped me to get back to the competitive floor.  Having a goal - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk - Kim Vanaman
    >>>>>>>>
    Hello,
    I would like to say that Maria Torres and Kenny Gonzalez did a wonderful job on So You Think You Could Dance.  They really portrayed - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk - but I can appreciate and know the heart and soul of true hustle.
    DNY
    >>>>>>>>>
    I would like to say a belated thank you to all those (Denise Dema , Derrick & Lina, NJ Frank, Bobby Morales, Dennie, Kathy Bruni, Willie, Mimi, just to name a few)  who came out to celebrate my birthday along - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk - Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
    Nina


    A Story ------
    dove

    FRIENDS - "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." ----- "If you should die before me, ask if you could bring a friend." - Stone Temple Pilots ----- "I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay." - Dave Matthews Band


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





    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 26
    - Thurs --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS, Mirelle's (516) 819-9016


    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

    Fri --- DANCE - Salsa Contest - Winner's Circle - Post Ave. Westbury, LI


    July 28
    - Sat --- DANCE - VFW Deer Park 588 Long Island Ave - Louis Del Prete - Ballroom, Latin, Hustle, WCS (516) 819-9016 - 8 - 12

    dance zone
    Mon
      --- Groups - wk 5 of 5 - Mark James Instructor - 5 wks for $40
    102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - Next Series August - 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 31 - 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


    danceAug 4 , Sat - NY - 6th year Anniversary - The Dance Zone
    Enjoy an evening of Latin, Ballroom -
    Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo at the - Professional Show - Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 9pm - am - 3710 Woodbine Ave Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions - $14p/p - http://www.mjames.org/zone.html - dannsirs@yahoo.com - http://www.mjames.org


    Video Gems - Salsa, Lindy Hop, Bolero - ------


    Colombiano Salsa Shine Champ: All footwork,speed

    Competition Lindy Hop

    Bolero


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

    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

    July 25, Wed - NY - Matty T's, West coast swing dance with lessons every Wednesday night. Beginner WCS lesson starts at 7:30PM and intermediate lesson at 9PM.  Dancing with a California mix music until 11PM. Located on Commack Rd. in Deer Park.  Take LIE to exit 52 south (Commack Rd).  Follow Commack Rd for 3.5 miles, Matty T is on the right side (West side of the road).  631-979-0713. 

    July 25, Wed - NJ -  "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. 7/25: "2 for $15 admission" YOU & a NEW friend MUST show up together for this perk!

    July 25, 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 26 - 29 World Hustle Dance Championships 2007 New Jersey goes Hollywood ? at the Hilton East Brunswick, Three Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick, NJ -  1- 800 - 445-8667.  for the best room accommodations and don't forget to mention WHC for your SPECIAL $95.00 room rate!  Staff: Anthony Lee, Arte Phillips, Bobby Gerard, Brian Gallagher, Chris Bates, Dave Muzii, Derrick Allen, Diane K. Nardone, Donna Boyle, Donamarie Portelli,  Fred & Tina Price, Gary Ulaner, George Garcia, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep, John Festa, John Lindo,   Mark James & Karen Lupo, Mark Routzahn, Melody Cochran, Michael Frank, Paul Pellicoro, Phil LaMothe, Robert & Nicola Royston, Ron Bess, Silvana Gallagher, Susan Marolda-Lazar, Tony Pace, Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich, Wingo Hom. Join us for 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

    July 26, Thur - Pa -  Rob & Sheila's weekly WCS lessons and practice at Top Hat Studio in Philadelphia, 7:30-8:30-Level I. Learn the language of WCS,  8:30-9:30 Level II -  9:30-10:00 - practice time for students. Rob & Sheila will be available for questions and dancing. 215-676-3100 or http://www.tophatdancestudio.com for more info

    July 26, 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. HUSTLE 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 27, Fri - NY - David Padilla's B-Day Bash , Join David Padilla for a special B-day bash, "Old School Dance Party" from boat, DJ Nelson "Paradise" Roman spinning the best of house, salsa, hustle, & swing; here are the details: at Pier #40 @ Houston St. & West Side Hway, dress "Hawaiian" hosts: Mr. Antonio, Daria Sanchez, Jesus Candelario, Finesse B. - cash bar, cash prize for best Hawaiian outfit tix: includes boat ride & buffet: $35 5/30 - 7/26: $40  @ boat: $50

    July 27, Fri - PA- SALSA FRIDAYS PARTY at La Luna Dance Studio, 8:30pm for dinner buffet (first come, first serve). Comp Salsa Lesson with Jose Maldonado at 9:00pm. Latin dancing to DJ Clave from 10:00pm until 2:00am. Admission is $12 ($10 Members, Free Platinum Members). BYOB, alchohol only.  Cups & ice provided at minimal charge. Non-alchoholic cash bar. info: 215-638-0418 or info@lalunadancestudio.com. 4610 Bensalem Boulevard, Bensalem, PA  19020. http:// www.lalunadancestudio.com 

    July 27, Fri - NJ - NOCHE CALIENTE ...a night of latin dancing 8:30 pm “ 1 am D.J. RAY COLON, all night salsa mambo, bachata, rumba, cumbia...and Ballroon Dancing.plus workshops with Elizabeth Melendez 8:30- 9:30 pm  Salsa/ Mambo on 2  open to all levels Latin Party 9-1 am $15 Workshop and Party $ 10 Latin Party only STARLIGHT dance center 7 high street nutley nj 07110   973 235 9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    July 27, Fri - Pa - Dance at Swingkat , Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown,  Lesson at 8, dance 9 pm - midnight - Lindy Hop, Balboa, ECS, Shag, Charleston, and more. DJ Alex. $10.  More info available at 610-348-6727 http://www.swingkat.com or http://www.myspace.com/swingkatent.

    July 27, 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 28, Sat - Pa - Top Hat's West Coast Swing 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 West Coast 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 28, Sat - NJ - "DO THE HUSTLE" Canceled due to WHDC - http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    July 28, Sat- FL - SWING AFFAIR
    monthly Saturday night Swing Dance. Pot Luck Dinner! Come dance Lindy Hop, Blues with Cindy & Andrew.  BLUES LESSON at 8:00 to 9:00, Practice dance session starts at 9:00 to late night. Cost is $12 General Admission for the night, lesson included. Receive a discount by mentioning that you are a Swing Affair Regular! Or, show your Valid Student ID for an even bigger discount. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Highway * Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, ***  954-254-3221 or Cindy 561-495-7571

    July 28, Sat - Pa - Intro to Ballroom at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, Rumba lesson with instructor Ashley Phaneuf, basics 7:30 - 8:15 pm, building on basics 8:15 - 9 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 28, Sat - 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 12:00AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter!  40 Min Dance Lesson at 8 w/ Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar, Admission $14, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

    July 31, 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

    Aug 1, 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 West Coast Swing.  7:30-7:45-we play music for all students for practice and warm up 7:45-8:45 -Level II. Intermediate/Advanced, 8:45-11:30-A night of swing with DJ Rob and the Del Val dancers!! $5. Join us! Free parking. http://www.robandsheiladance.com or email Sheila at bpurkey@yahoo.com

    dance Aug 4, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone - 6th year Anniv
    Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo at the - Professional Show - - Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 9:00 - 1:00 am - 3710 Woodbine Ave Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions - $14p/p - http://www.mjames.org/zone.html -
    dannsirs@yahoo.com - http://www.mjames.org



    Aug 4, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone - 6th year Anniv
    dance

    Aug 4, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone - 6th year Anniv Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo at the - Professional Show - Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 9:00 - 1:00 am - 3710 Woodbine Ave Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions - $14p/p -

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    Ultimate Dance Zone - Calendar

    Hustle Hall of Fame

    Ron's Dance Talk & Calendar

    Mark & Karen - Flash Video



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