Happy birthday wishes
to Madonna,
Rosalee Lapergola, Rosa Peredes, Stanley
Smalanowicz, Elizabeth Craner, Johnny "O"
Ortiz, Jason Myra, Doreen Casali, Susan
Conn, Marybeth Mernin and Jerry
Hobbs.
The great one, Gene Kelly was born this week, 1912,
in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Junior & Emily Alabi,
brother and sister
World Salsa Champions in 2007, moved on to the next round of
competitions on "America's Got Talent". Their fate is now in the hands
of the viewing audience. They have lightning speed. Keep your fingers
crossed.
Its an all star weekend at Hudson Swing Affair with
Nicola & Robert Royston on staff. For all the details please
visit
http://www.HudsonSwingAffair.com
An incredible Christmas concert is scheduled for December 13, 2008. Vincent
Montana, Jr. and The Philly Sound Orchestra, will be
performing live. The "Godfather of Disco", will play his Christmas
medleys and more. The Sigma Sound Girls and Denise Montana will
accompany him at the Commerce Bank Arts Centre, 519 Hurffville - Cross
Keys Road in Sewell, New Jersey
DJ Fancy picks the "PussyCat
Dolls" single, "When I
Grow Up" as his song of the week. Its climbing the charts nationally.
He turns 50 this week, but Jerry Hobbs has been
under the weather. We look forward to him getting back out on the dance
floor soon.
Actress Danica McKellar, best known from the hit
show "The Wonder Years," has just finished a motion picture that will
feature Swing dancing, one of her real life hobbies. Expect a 2009
release
The deadline for registration for NY Hustle Congress
and to post an ad has been extended to this Friday, August
22. To be a sponsor go to the website.
Its not to late to purchase tickets for the Saturday night dinner show.
Visit http://www.nyhustlecongress.com
Congratulations to Debbie Lynn Tuttle on being
awarded the Top Teacher at this years Swing Fling. She has been
bestowed this honor for the last four years.
Great images from Ron's birthday party at Michael's
Cafe courtesy of Fred.
http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Swing Niagara.
Read all the details below. http://www.swingniagara.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
Time Capsule
In 1979, Bob Fosse put his signature touch on the motion picture "All
That Jazz" gaining great reviews. It was a box office success on the
big Silver Screen but on the small tube, a new game show was breaking
ground and would ultimately become the Grand daddy of today's TV dance
competitions. Merv Griffin always loved dancing. In his youth he
performed on Broadway and was later discovered by actress/singer Doris
Day. Griffin launched many game shows and ultimately became a media
mogul. He went on to host his own afternoon talk show. In efforts to
promote the motion picture "Thank God Its Friday," Casablanca records
executives co-oped with Griffin to host a two day promotion event for
TGIF. The pre party included clips shown from the movie, Donna Summer
performed and they hosted the finals of a national dance contest. The
ratings were so overwhelming that Griffin created a spin off of the
dance contest, developing a pilot show called "Disco Fever". After
testing and using focus groups, results concluded tweaking
the show name. Looking for a more generic title, "Dance Fever" hit the
mark. Producer Paul Gilbert traveled the country bringing in
winners of regional contests from various cities. These couples would
now compete (four couples per episode) head to head on the syndicated
show. In 1979 Dance Fever debuted. Merv Griffin,
the progressive entrepreneur, was on top of the dance frenzy. With
multiple game show hits on his hands (Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune)
Griffin could smell a winner. More then 14 million viewers watched
weekly, which was 65% greater then the ever popular "Johnny Carson
Show". The show was seen in 125 markets. Dance Fever was
aired in most cities on Saturday evenings, via CBS. Lets put this into
perspective. The current hit show "So You Think You Can Dance"
according to the Nielsen Media research, has been in the top 5 shows
all season but has a viewer ship of almost half the original "Dance
Fever". Shows like "Survivor", "CSI", "Lost", "Cold Case" and "Deal Or
No Deal" all fall short of the numbers that Dance Fever generated. Now
here is the killer.
Dance Fever was ranked #1 as the original syndicated weekly show in
every major category. Homes - women 18 - 49, 18 +, Men 18 - 49, 18 +.
Hosted by Denny Terrio and Motion (his two females dance partners) they
would have celebrity judges and musical acts...such as Catherine Bach,
Steve Garvey, Anthony Geary, Charlene Tilton, Connie Stevens, Jayne
Kennedy, Ann Jillian, Sammy Davis Jr, Rick Springfield, Barry White,
Thelma Houston and the one time heart throb - Leif Garrett.
Dance Fever enjoyed a 9 year run. Many of the players changed but the
theme stayed the same opening the competition to all styles of
dance. The show was relaunched on cable in 2005 but had lost
its punch. Dance Fever became a spring board for many of the dance
couples as well as for one lucky competitor that then became a member
of Motion and would go on to a film career. Janet Jones/Gretzky.
Merv Griffin passed away last year.
Rambling Thoughts in the Zone ....
Integrity
"The ability to do the Right Thing
For no other reason
Then it is the Right thing"
Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
Aug 20 -
Wed --- DANCE -Matty T's every
Wed for West Coast Swing. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713
Wed ---
Groups - Innovative
Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm
-- advance salsa 8pm -
www.innovativedancesport.com Aug 21- 4th year Anniversary - Special Show
Thurs --- DANCE- Louis
Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516)
819-9016 7:30- 11:30 $15
Fri -
---
Groups - George Maderski - Metro Dance - Westbury - Fox
Trot @ 8 - Waltz @ 9
Please call first -
http://www.madhotdancing.com/Aug 23-
Sat--- DANCE- Louis
Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - VFW - Deer Park (516)
819-9016 8- 12 - $14 Aug 18 - Mon
- August'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 - West Coast Swing & American Tango -
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 Aug 26 - 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
Sept
6, Sat -
Wantagh - DANCE @ The
Dance ZoneDANCE
Enjoy an
evening
of Latin Ballroom - Hustle
WCS
Dance music with
Mark James
& Karen Lupo + Am Jack & Jill Hustle Contest +
Prizes
- 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 Sept 8 - Mon
- August's Groups
- wk
1 of
4 - Mark James Instructor - $32 for month/class - $11 per class
102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI,
NY - Mon - Group Classes
- 7 - West Coast Swing & American Tango -
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 Sept
14,
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
Sept
14,
Sun - Mark & Karen's -
Lifts, Drops
& Dips
-
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm - 320 Smith St - Infinity Fitness - Farmingdale
Learn - Really Cool ways to enhance your Routines & Your
Dancing !
-
Info - Call 516-835-9996 -$15 - class for 1 hr
- Sign in
Starts @ 1pm - Call about Hustle DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $35
Sept
21 - 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
It is recognized as the most powerful waterfall in North
America. The Niagara Falls are beautiful and the perfect back
drop for this exciting Swing and hustle event. Swing Niagara Dance
Championships is only one month away. Its an incredible event in a
wonderful town. Break away for a great weekend in the fall setting of
Buffalo New York. The event begins September 12th thru the 14th. It is
being held at the Adam's Mark Hotel, located at 120 Church St.,
Buffalo, NY 14202 - (800) 444-2326 There is a special room rate for
dance guests of only $110 per night. (rate effective until 8/28/08).
The weekend will be memorable with competitions in Swing, hustle and
plenty of social dancing to some of the finest DJs around. Whether you
like to watch or compete in Swing and Hustle: Jack & Jills,
Pro/AMs, the Pro/AM Challenge, Strictly Hustle and open dance
divisions...its all here.
You have the luxury of registering for this event on line by using
Paypal, a safe and secure way to make payments without incurring
additional fees (Swing Niagara absorbs them for you). There
are two ways to pay for your registration through Paypal:
1) Email mcirino@twcny.rr.com they will
then send you an invoice for the entire amount of your registration, or
2) For those more familiar with Paypal, once you
log onto
http://www.Paypal.com
select the "send money" tab and type in mcirino@twcny.rr.com email
address in the "to" box, put the correct amount in and select
Service/Other. They will receive notification of your payment
and then will contact you via email to verify your payment and other
information. There is no extra charge for payment via Paypal.
The top talent in dance will be at this years Swing Niagara Dance
Championships. Including 10 US champions: Mario Robau
Jr. (two time US Open Champion and 2007 GNDC Entertainer of
the Year), Angel Figueroa (US Open Cabaret Champion and many
time Classic and Showcase Champion), Mary Ann Nunez (two time US Open
Champion & many time Jack n' Jill Champion), Parker
Dearborn & Jessica Cox (2007 US Open Showcase
Champions), Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake (two time US
Open Champions), Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz (2007
USA Grand Nationals Showcase Champions) Bill Cameron (US Open
Classic Champion), Heather Stants of Urban Tribal Dance
Company (Totally Awesome Belly Dance Instructor &
Performer), Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep (2007 Americas'
Classic Showcase Champions), Fred & Tina Price (many
time Hustle Champions)
Larry & Heidi Mongeau (many time Jack 'n Jill
Champions), Marc Levetin & Stephanie Brown (Marc is the 2007
Americas' Classic Rising Star Classic Division Champion),
Lindsay Edgerton (belly dance teacher in Upstate NY who also is a
member of the Northern Lights Dance Team), Julie Epplett
(Jack 'n Jill competitor & awesome instructor in the Toronto
dance scene), Mike & Inge Evans (wonderful
instructors from London, Ontario that teach dance on the high
seas), Antoinette Giancursio (Jack 'n Jill competitor,
instructor from Rochester, NY, US Champion in Pro-
AM Latin
competition), Alysia Bonvino (advanced hustle competitor and popular
instructor from Syracuse, NY) , Barb & Joe Tomasulo (beloved
instructors from the Buffalo, NY area that add energy &
enthusiasm to any class they teach and any dance they attend)
World-Class DJs: Victor Loveira, Fred Price, Wes Carrajat, Tim Johnson
& Joe Mahoney. Plan to attend now before the hotel rates go up.
You can contact the Adam's Mark Hotel at (800) 444-
2326 ask for the
special $110 per night rate (effective until 8/28/08). You can also
take The WestCoastGroove Bus to Swing Niagara this year. The Premier
Limousine motor coach bus is leaving from Connecticut and is picking up
passengers in Springfield and Albany. Ride in style with
other WCS dancers! Space is limited - visit their site to see
more information
http://www.westcoastgroove.com/event_niagara.html
For more details visit
http://www.swingniagara.com
Letters to the editor
Our dance friend Chris Bates lost his mom
not too long ago
from Alzheimer's. Let's all walk in honor and in memory of
Geneva Jeffries on October 26th, 9am-1pm at Riverside Park in Manhattan
for Memory Walk 2008. Please view the following link for more
information on how to donate in Geneva's name. Click on "Find
A Walker" and put in Susan Lazar. Then you can donate and/or
sign up to walk by emailing Susan at susan_lazar@eisai.com. Eisai will
match our donations.
On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our gratitude for the
overwhelming generosity and loving support that was received from the
dance community at Michael's on Wednesday night for my Sister Nancy's
Leukemia benefit. Words cannot begin to adequately express
how deeply grateful my family is for the kindness, care and concern
expressed, prayers offered, and for the generous contributions. It is
needed more than you know! I would also like to give a
special thank you to Scott Michielli, Patrick Stewart, and DJ Mark for
their tremendous help. It would have been difficult for one person to
juggle. Scott and Patrick handed out flyers, made themselves available
around the room for anyone wanting to buy
tickets, and helped man the post, so we could all take turns to get on
the dance floor for some dancing in between! DJ Mark did a fabulous job
of making announcements throughout the night. It was definitely a team
effort, and the support received from the dance community was truly
remarkable! An overwhelming "thank you' from the entire
Keegan family. Sincerely, Mary Keegan >>>>>>>>>>>>>
;>>>>>> Hi Ron, thank you for including me in your
newsletter
subscription. I have enjoyed the letters and different topics you
cover. I did want to weigh in on the music, speed and advancing the
hustle dance. I live in Mechanicsburg Pa and teach/coach high school
soccer. In the summer I use to manage a night club outside of Lebanon
(2003 - 2006). When I arrived the club had dance bands on weekends. To
reduce the over head we hired DJs. Thursday nights were
progressive/house night and weekends were pretty much top 40/disco. I
agree with some of your readers that new music is what the college kids
and young adults want to dance too. When our weekend DJ Nate would pop
on an old disco anthem, the floor would get packed by mostly girls
jumping up and down in a frantic. New music was the way to get people
on the floor dancing together. We would get in some young couples that
would hustle and swing dance. (Not sure if it was west or east coast).
But the point was that people loved the current music regardless of the
speed. From my experience it is not so much the speed of the songs but
staying current is what made the difference in central Pa.
Thanks,
Bruce T. >>>>>>>>>>>>>
;>>>>>>
Hi Ron!
I want to thank you and everyone else at Michael's for making my
birthday so special. I had a great time. Thanks to Denise for the cake,
DJ Mark for the slammin' music, Carole and Andre for the awesome table
and decorations, video by Denise, Carole and Jeff, and special thanks
to Patricia, Tim, Devon, Evie etc! I am grateful to the beautiful line
of women who danced with me. They help me continue to earn my title of:
"The King of Birthday Dances"!!!
Steve Salerno
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--- Sept 6, Sat - Dance Zone
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Hustle Contest
- Wantagh
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- Wantagh
- 516-835- 9996
Aug 18, Mon - FL - The Sports Complex & Carl Charles presents
- Dancesport Mondays in Deerfield Beach. 2 beg. NY Style (3 Count)
Hustle Classes & 2 floors of social dancing, 1 floor 8:00 pm
w/mix music during 8:00 pm class. First Lesson at 7:00 pm level (I),
2nd Lesson 8:00PM level (II). $12 for 1 & $15 for the entire
evening. Dance only $12. Cash bar all night. Live DJ 9:00 pm mostly
Hustle by D.J Carl. http://www.carlcharlesdance.com
3650 SW 10th St. (at Powerline Rd South), Deerfield Beach,
954 429 0283 / 754 422 0953
Aug 18, 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.
Aug 18, Mon - FL - The Sports Complex Carl Charles
presents - Dancesport Mondays - featuring 2 beginners NY Style (3
Count) Hustle Classes & a huge dance social. Lessons begin at 7
& 8PM for levels (I & II). $12 for one & $15
for the entire evening. Social begins at 9:00 pm - $12. Cash bar during
classes and all night. Live DJ mostly Hustle music by Carl Charles.
Please visit http://www.carlcharlesdance.com
dance for all details including driving directions.
Aug 19, Tues - NY - IBBG (DJ's International Buffet).
We will be celebrating Rich Weinstein, Derrick Allen & Chris
Bate's Birthday. Marianne & Christa will be bringing Cake.There
will be a 50/50 Raffle, door prizes. "The Original Tuesday Night Hustle
Party". DJ Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle
with a dash of Latin & WCS hosted by Doreen IBBG1100 Stewart
Ave. Garden City Exit M3W off Meadowbrook Pkwy 9
PM. Admission $8
Aug 19, 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
Aug 20, Wed - NJ - DKN
Dance weekly classes & social, Knights of Columbus
16-16 N Maple Ave, Fairlawn, 2 great Hustle lessons &
social dancing with Diane K Nardone, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beg.
Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of our practice social, 9:15PM to
10:15PM Inte/ Adv. Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of social, 1
Class $10, 1 Class & Social $15, 2 Classes & Social
$23, Social only $7. more info 201 666 6224
dkndance@verizon.net or visit http://www.dkndance.com
Aug 20, Wed - NY - "HUSTLEJAM" @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W.
26th St.: Join your hostess Simone Assboeck 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 "Dancers Request Hour": 60 minutes of
requests.
Aug 20, Wed - Pa -
Michael's Cafe, Celebrating Elizabeth Craner's
birthday and Chris Bates birthday, Natalie is bringing the cake. 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
August 20, Wed - NY - "HUSTLEJAM" @ Stepping Out
Studios, 37 W. 26th St.: Join your hostess Simone Assboeck 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 "Dancers Request
Hour": 60 minutes of your requested songs.
Aug 21, Thurs - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE'S,
4 year anniversary, 2 great shows - Billy Fajardo & Katie
Marlow..& Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse, 170 Post
Ave, Westbury, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to
12:30PM(Extra Hour) 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 Available, Admission $15, call Louis
(516) 819 - 9016. Don't miss it.
Aug 22, 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 or 561-495-7571
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
Aug 23, Sat - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK
V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, Presented by LOUIS DEL
PRETE, 8:00PM to 12:00AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit &
Veg.Platter! 40 Min. Dance Lesson at 8:00w/Louis. State of the art
sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, Cash Bar
Available, Admission $14, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016
Aug 23rd, Sat. NY - GRAND OPENING - Rivers Cafe, 26 Great
Neck Rd, Great Neck LI. Full Dinner menu. Dancefloor opens at 9:30 with
DJ Bobby Morales playing Hustle, Salsa & Dance music. $10
cover. Free with dinner. Make reservations at (516) 466-6380
or visit Riverasfusion.com. The party will take a one week break for
the NY Hustle Congress and return every Saturday beginning Sept 6.
Aug 25, Mon - FL - The Sports Complex & Carl Charles
presents - Dancesport Mondays in Deerfield Beach. 2 beg. NY Style (3
Count) Hustle Classes & 2 floors of social dancing, 1 floor
8:00 pm w/mix music during 8:00 pm class. First Lesson at 7:00 pm level
(I), 2nd Lesson 8:00PM level (II). $12 for 1 & $15 for the
entire evening. Dance only $12. Cash bar all night. Live DJ 9:00 pm
mostly Hustle by D.J Carl. http://www.carlcharlesdance.com
3650 SW 10th St. (at Powerline Rd South), Deerfield Beach,
954 429 0283 / 754 422 0953
Aug 26, 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
Aug 27, Wed - NY - Dance Manhattan, grand opening
hosted by David Padilla, this and every Wednesday to follow. Hustle and
Salsa from 9:30PM to 12:30AM, with DJ Chilly Willy, 39 West 19th
street, 5th floor, bet 5 & 6 avenue, cover is $10, refreshments
served.
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
Aug 30, 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 8:30pm. Great Show!! State of
the art sound system, AC, Door Prizes, Admission $15, call Louis at
(516) 819 - 9016
Sept 6, Sat - NY - DANCE @ The Dance Zone -Enjoy an evening
of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James
& Karen Lupo
Am Jack & Jill Hustle Contest + Prizes
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
Sept 7, Sun - NJ - 100% Hustle 9 pm- 1 am
with D.J. Johnny "O" spinning the best hustle music. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
$ 8 before 10 pm** Don't miss out * ICE CREAM SUNDAY-
STARLIGHT dance center 7 High Street Nutley 973.235.9835
Sept 14,
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
Sept 21- 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
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 - 16International 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 1- 7, 2009Goldcoast Dance Cruise
- Goldcoast Ballroom hosts a 6 night exotic Western Caribbean fantasy,
dancing under spotlights, sunlight, moonlight and the stars. Sailing
out of Ft. Lauderdale on Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas,
the world's largest cruise ship. The Independence has an arena with a
3,000 sq.ft. dance floor. Fares start at $687 p/p plus taxes
& this includes hallmark dance classes, dance
socials, entertainment. Last 3 cruises sold out early, please call:
754-246-2874 - visit: http://www.GoldcoastDanceCruise.com
February 23 - 28, 2009 Hustle & Salsa Dance
Cruise - 10th annual cruise on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas,
This cruise will include over 20 hours of dance workshops by world
class instructors, 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.
15th. http://www.hustle-salsacruise.com/
We now have a Special You-tube Player & Newsletter
-- updated weekly --
Sept 6, Sat - NY - DANCE @ The Dance Zone -Enjoy an evening
of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James
& Karen Lupo
Am Jack & Jill Hustle Contest + Prizes
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 - 
Sept 14,
Sun - Karen's
Sexy
Latin Styling - Karen Lupo
-
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 320 Smith St - Infinity Fitness
- Farmingdale
- CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Sept 21- Sun -
HUSTLE
WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - INFINITY GYM with AC- 320 Smith St, Farmingdale -
LI, NY
