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Aug 1 - 2007

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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter
Aug 1 - 2007

Greetings!

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

---- Dance Zone Dance 6th year Anniversary of running dances - Adriana & Orlando - World's Stage Tango Dance Finalist plus Mark & Karen as Show
---- Competitiions Blast- 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 - 31 - 07 ------
  • A New Wiki ------
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - Salsa, Cha - ------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri State ------
  • Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

  • Ron's Dance Talk - 7 - 31 - 07 ------

    Happy Birthday wishes to Shelly Cutler,  Mia,  Jessica Nicolette, Keith Gussoni and Chris Simpson. 

    Kudos to dancers Billy Marti & Simone, Kelvin Roach & Loriann Greenhouse . They accompanied singer Marc Anthony on the Today Show to promote the upcoming motion picture El Cantante.

    This weeks Swing Fling is red hot. The Hilton Washington Dulles Airport is sold out. They have made arrangements with the Crown Plaza just a few blocks away for overflow rooms at $84 per night. Ask for the Swing Fling block. Call (703) 471-6700 for the Crown Plaza.

    Hats off to  Top Hat Dance Studio. They were nominated as one of metro Philadelphia's "Best Dance Studio in Philadelphia" by Fox 29 Television Station in the myfoxphilly HOT LIST contest.  This is an open business contest where any Philadelphia business can enter, however Fox nominated Top Hat directly.  Top Hat needs your help to take home the gold!  Click to vote for Top Hat Dance Studio as "Best Dance Studio in Philadelphia." Visit the Top Hat Dance Studio myfoxphilly HOT LIST page for info. Myfoxphilly HOT LIST Nominated: Best Dance Studio in Philadelphia. Vote at http://myfoxphilly.cityvoter.com/Details.aspx? business=45159

    Check out the birthday pictures from Michael's cafe, courtesy of Scott Michielli  http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome? sid=8FYuW7Rw5Zhc

    The new SALSA movie "EL CANTANTE" is a biopic about HECTOR LAVOE opening in theaters August 3, starring Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony. Look for dance champions Kelvin Roach and Loriann Greenhouse dancing. Visit http://www.elcantantemovie.com

    Check out the highlights from this past weeks World Hustle Dance Championships. Read all about it below.

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Swing Fling, the ultimate Swing, Hustle event weekend. http://www.swingfling.com/

    Make it a great week,
    Ron


    DJ Directory 2007 Part 2 - Here is part 2 of our hottest classic and contemporary dance DJ's, mixologists bar none. - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk -



    Letters to the Editor
        "I want to thank everyone who came to my Hawaiian Luau Big Bash and celebrated my surprised birthday party that was held on July 20th at my dance studio, the Pioneer Club in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.  I had no idea!  Thanks again to my staff, students, family and friends.
     Roberto Pagan - Robert's Dance Studio"
    .................................................................
         Hey Ron, I want to thank you for always keeping us up on the latest opportunities in dancing, whether it be social, competitive, performance or whatever. Just thought I'd let you know Patty McConnell and I are heading to Albuquerque, NM next month to be taking part as extras - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk - Bill Poulter
    >>>>>>>
          Hey Ron,
    This is Alisa Taylor from Virginia Beach. I saw you had a birthday wish for Alan Garcia. Oh my gosh, I danced with Al from 1979 to 1983?? in Queens. We danced in contests - fashion shows -   danced in shows at many NY city clubs. I moved to Virginia in the fall of 1984 to attend college, fell in love and planted - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk - Alisa

    World Hustle Dance Championships - highlights and results

    Simply put - it was an incredible weekend. The 7th annual World Hustle Dance Championships were nothing less then awesome. So many highlights and results to share. Kudos to Diane Nardone and her wonderful staff for making this happen.
    They even put a twist on Dancing With The Stars and had the audience in stitches.
    The Battle Of the DJs was won by DJ Bobby Gerard. The prestigious World Open had a repeat as Loriann Greenhouse and Kelvin Roach took first place.  
    It was an incredible mix of dancers, professionals on staff, legends attending along with some of today's greatest dancers and DJs:
    Johnny Ortiz, Tiffany Brown, DJ Johnny V,  Wingo Hom,  Wendy & Wajih Dalal
    George Garcia, Tariq Brown, Donna DeSimone, Mark James, Karen Lupo,
    Jonathan Laub, Evie Hoover, Donna Boyle, Derrick Allen,  - Complete @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk -

    Inducted into the Hall Of Fame - Silvana Gallagher
    Christopher Nardone  Award - Derrick Allen
    Spirit Award - John Merisier
    Top Teacher Award - Wingo Hom

    World Open
    1) Kelvin Roach and Loriann Greenhouse
    2) Raul Santiago and Sergih Anderson
    3) Waji and Wendy Dalal  
     - Complete Results @ Ron Bess' Dance Talk -


    A New Wiki ------
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    Project Dance - "is written collaboratively by volunteers; the vast majority of its articles can be edited by anyone with access to the Internet." You are all invited to participate there is something for everyone


    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


    Aug 2
    - 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.madhotdancing.com

    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

    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 WITH Both Adriana & Orlando + Mark & Karen for 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

    dance zone
    Mon
      Aug 6 --- Groups - wk 1 of 4 - Mark James Instructor - 4 wks for $32
    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

    Aug 7  - 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



    dance Aug 12 - Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 180 Commerce - Innovative Fitness, LI, NY LI, NY - CLICK HERE FOR MORE
    Learn AWESOME moves and TECHNIQUES that will DISPLAY yourself with CLASS AND STYLE!!
    Info - Call 631-732-1319 -$15 - class for 1&half hrs - Sign in Starts @ 11:15 -
    Call about Hustle DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $30


    Video Gems - Salsa, Cha - ------


    Salsa - Some minor hand tricks

    Cha cha


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

    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

    Aug 1, 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 8/1: "Lucky Draw":  Everyone has a chance to win perx!

    Swing Fling  Aug.  2 - 5, Host Barry Durand invites you to the dance event that rocks DC. WCS, Hustle, Salsa & Hand dancing and more. At the Hilton Washington Dulles in Herndon, Virginia. The Hottest National Swing Dance Festival - member N.A.S.D.E & W.S.D.C. All star staff including: Cordoba & Szekely, Robert & Nicola Royston, Jason Barnes & Erica Berg, Jane Ford, Arte Phillips, Debbie Ramsey, Mary Ann Nunez, Brian & Silvana Gallagher, Dean & Dawn Garrish, John Lindo, Billy Marti, Kevin Fitzhugh & Tammy Brown, Marcus Smith & Deonna Ball, Keith and Celeste Gussoni. http://www.swingfling.com/

    Aug 2, Thur - Pa -  Rob & Sheila's weekly West Coast Swing lessons and practice at Top Hat Studio in Philadelphia, 7:30-8:30-Level I. Learn the language of West Coast Swing. All levels can benefit from this one!! 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.

    Aug 2, Thur - Ma - New England¤™s #1 Singles, Disco Dance Party Every Thursday Night with  DJ Chris Fiore and DJ Eddie B  At The Holiday Inn  30 WASHINGTON ST, SOMERVILLE, MA Fantastic Buffet ~ From 8PM to 9PM For directions or reservations call  The Holiday Inn @ (617) 628-1000  or Chris @ (617) 569-7989  http://djchrisfiore.com/discodanceparty.html

    Aug 2, 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.

    August 3 - 5, IL - Hustle Dance Intensive Weekend with Fred & Tina Price teaching Hustle in Chicago. Hustle workshops on Saturday starting at 12:00 noon at The Centre at North Park in Franklin Park with a big Hustle Dance Party and dance contest. Sunday, August 5, more hustle workshops. Interested in private lessons with Fred and/or Tina please email or call Glen Miller at (847)382-0285.

    Aug 3, Fri - PA- STRICTLY BALLROOM, at La Luna Dance Studio, 7:45pm dinner buffet (first come, first serve). Free Ballroom Lesson at 8:15pm. MB Music Djs from 9:00pm until 12:30am. Cost is $12 ($10 Members, Free Platinum Members).  BYOB, alchohol only. More info 215-638-0418 or info@lalunadancestudio.com. 4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA  19020  http://www.lalunadancestudio.com 

    Aug 3, Fri - Pa - California Dance Mix at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, West Coast Swing lesson with instructor Lynne Stevens at 8 pm, dance 9 - midnight. DJ Philip Spinka.  $10. 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com, or http://www.myspace.com/swingkatent

    Aug. 3, 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 session at 9:00 to late night. $12 for the night, lesson included. Discount by mentioning Swing Affair! SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Highway * Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, ***  954-254-3221 or Cindy 561-495-7571

    dance Aug 4, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone - 6th year AnnivEnjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo WITH Both Adriana & Orlando + Mark & Karen for 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 - Pa - 1950's Sock Hop at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, Lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 - midnight. Live music of The Rivers Rockabilly Trio. $12 at the door, $10 on tickeweb, $8 for seniors & students w/ID.  610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com, or http://www.myspace.com/swingkatent

    Aug 6, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe, hustle partywith DJ Mark. Join the World Hustle Dance Championships Post - party. Hustle, WCS and Latin in between. No cover, free parking. From 8:30PM to 12:30 AM.
    Street Road, Bensalem, right near the Casino/Race Track.

    Aug 6, Tues - NY - IBBG, (International Buffet, Bar & Grill) Long Island's best hustle party. 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

    Aug 6, 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

    dance Aug 12 - Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 180 Commerce - Innovative Fitness, LI, NY LI, NY
    http://www.mjames.org/awesomestyle.html
    Learn AWESOME moves and TECHNIQUES that will DISPLAY yourself with CLASS AND STYLE!!
    Info - Call 631-732-1319 -$15 - class for 1&half hrs - Sign in Starts @ 11:15 -
    Call about Hustle DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $30



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

    More Info....
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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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