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Sept 12 - 2007

Greetings!

This Weeks Highlights -

George Velazquez - a Must See Special Award see why - Check Video Clips Below
Karen's Sexy Latin Styling 9/16 (Sun) Hauppauge - 11:30am - 1pm
Congratulations to Lenny Morse Another Solid Star Dust Weekend
Thank you Josephine Costumes for our Star Dust performance - Thank you all for your support
SPECIAL SPONSORS @ side or bottom
-----------Keep on Dancing - Mark & Karen

PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer

In this issue
  • Sept 16 (Sun) - Hauppauge
    --- Karen's Styling Work Shop ---
  • Ron's Dance Talk - 9 - 11 - 07 ------
  • Today's Saying - LI's Christine Passarella
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - George Velasquez - Eddie & Lisa ------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------
  • Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

  • Ron's Dance Talk - 9 - 11 - 07 ------

    Happy Birthday wishes to Sandra Gonzalez,  Kat Clark,  Celie McVaugh, Valerie Hunt,  Sam Clemente  and  Gladys Torres.

    Can't get enough of dancing on TV, well here comes another show, "Dance War." Hosted by DWTS second season winner, Drew Lachey. Bruno Tonioli & Carrie Ann Inaba, will be featured in the six-week series airing later this season. Open auditions will be held this month in New York, Nashville & Los Angeles for amateur performers who can dance & sing. Contestants will work with Tonioli & Inaba to form "the ultimate dance team," with viewers picking the winning group.  

    Congratulations to Dance Diva, Jami Josephson. She gets married in just two weeks to Mark Chace. Wishing them a life time of happiness.  http://www.JAMIANDMARK.com

    Your own personal juke box, songs from every era. Visit http://www.tropicalglen.com/YR-1979.html

    The hottest brand new dance studio holds an open house Saturday, September 22nd from 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Hosted by proprietor Silvana Gallagher. The Vai Dance Studio, a full service studio offering a full program of privates, classes and dance parties.  801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, Pa More details next week in DT.

    Photos from the 2007 New York Hustle Congress. Courtesy of Scott Michielli http://share.shutterfly.com/action/whatsnext?a=67b0de21b351466884c1&idx=0

    Congratulations to Dominick Lauriano, owner of Web-Sites Unlimited. He's just signed a contract & recently completed the Web-Site for one of the most popular restaurants in New York. http://www.ParkSideRestaurantNY.com Visit his website at http://www.Web-SitesUnlimited.com to see his work & packages. Dance Talk wishes him great success.

    Check out below, more of the competition results from this years 2007 New York Hustle Congress hosted by Lori Brizzi. 

    DJ D-Nice, recommends the dance version of Elliot Yamin's single "Wait For You". This balled hit number one on the charts - now it has a pulsating dance beat.  

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Swing City Chicago. The place to be this Halloween. http://www.SwingCityChicago.com

    Make it a great week,
    Ron
    Swing City Chicago

    Only six weeks away from the biggest dance this fall. Swing City Chicago, taking place October 26 - 28, at the Westin Lombard Hotel. What a marvelous way to spend Halloween.  Featuring an "All-Star Studded Hour" on Saturday night where you get to spend ten minutes with the All-Star of your choice - for just $10.  You can have a mini-lesson, a couple of dances, a chat about push breaks.  100% of the proceeds will be donated to 'Athlete's for Hope,' a charitable organization created by a few very successful athletes of exemplary character who have a deep commitment to charitable and community causes. Just added to this years staff is the dancing man himself, Mario Robau, Jr. He will be judging, instructing and Emcee. He'll be joining Jason Barnes & Erica Berg, ranked 5th in 2005 NASDE tour. They will be instructing and judging.  Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson, hometown favorites will be instructing. Jason Miklic is ranked in the top 5 nationally in the WCS Showcase Division and will be instructing and judging. Fred & Tina Price, two of the top swing and hustle pros in the country will be teaching, judging and DJing.  Nino DiGuillio, home grown dance pro and owner of 'May I Have This Dance' will be instructing.
    Jill Popovich will be instructing but don't miss her morning Pilates at Swing City Chicago it will get you in the mood. Douglas Rousar will be instructing and bringing back his legendary 'workshop for competitors'. Beverly Solazzo will be teaching you the Shag along with her partner Randy Sloan. Bill Cameron, US Open Swing dance champion, will be judging and emcee.  Mike Topel, nationally ranked teacher will be the Cheif Judge. Other judges include Cher Peadon, Dawn Bagley and Richard Cooper.  To keep you dancing all day and night the Deejay line up includes,    
    Fred Price, April Prince, Matt Cotherman, Carpio Robles and Glenn Miller
    As you can see, this is a weekend you don't want to miss. It will be a spooky good time. Plan to attend now. For registration and all the details visit the website at http://www.SwingCityChicago.com

    2007 Swing Teacher Directory (part 1 of 2)

    This is our first comprehensive list of Swing instructors from all over the USA.
    We hope to build on this each year and provide our readers with the best teachers from their own back yard. Many of these teachers are on staff at the swing conventions. Be sure to contact them in advance for their schedule and for booking private lessons. This is part 1 or 2.  Next week -  the rest of the best.

    Bill Cameron
    Willington Ct
    Tuesdays in Alrington Ma http://www.danceboston.com
    billcameron@dancepros.net
    http://www.dancepros.net

    Carl Charles
    Southern Florida
    East Coast Swing
    754) 422-0953 -
    Cell(413) 294-5427 -
    http://www.carlcharles.com

    Maria Cirino
    Syracuse, NY
    Tawn Marie's Dance Centre and Celebrations Dance Center 
    mcirino@twcny.rr.com or 315-436-3521   

    Melody Lynn Cochran
    Woodland Hills, California (San Fernando Valley)
    Braemar Country Club -  east & west coast swing,
    Adancindiva@aol.com
    (818) 395-1120
    http://www.MelodyCochran.com

    Michele DeRosa & Jerry Siebe 
    West Palm Beach/ South Florida
    http://www.DTYDpros.com
    561/248-1455.

    Barry Durand
    Rockville, MD
    Rendezvous Dance Club
    durand5678@aol.com  301-468-2582
    http://www.dance911.com  http://www.barrydurand.com

    Carol Feldman
    New Jersey
    CJFDanceWorks
    609-841-9083
    Hillbilly Hall Hopewell-Wertsville Road Hopewell NJ 08525
    Prospectors Saloon - Route38 & Ark Road Mt Laurel NJ 08054

    Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
    California
    http://www.jordantatianaswing.com/
    Jordancer98@aol.com

    Susan Fritz
    Flushing and Manhattan
    Independent teacher
    (I rent space at Stepping Out to teach privates.)
    917.447.6414
    http://www.susankayfritz.com

    Silvana Gallagher
    Philadelphia, Pa
    Vai Dance Studio
    801 West  Chester Pike
    Havertown, PA  19083
    ladyhustle@aol.com
    http://www.ladyhustle.com
    215.815.1219
      
    Mark James
    Long Island & New York City
    WCS, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing,
    Hustle, Adagio, NY "2", Salsa + Rhythm & Smooth
    dannsirs@yahoo.com
    516-835-9996
    http://www.ultimatedancezone.com
    http://www.myspace.com/1markjames

    Gary Jobst / Csilla Madocsai
    Irvine, CA (SoCal)(Orange County)
    Club One Studio in Costa Mesa, CA - Also - Hacienda Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
    GaryJobst@aol.com  - SlinkyDancer@aol.com
    949-230-4036
    http://www.garyjobst.com

    NY Hustle Congress (more results)  

    Thanks to all who attended this year's New York Hustle Congress. There were so many wonderful dancers and people who came out to make this year's event better than ever. People's reaction was that the place was lite up and the feeling was as if we were little kids again on a holiday morning. There was definitely excitement in the air and on the dance floor. There were many of us who haven't seen in each other in years so it was quite a reunion! There were many new faces as well so it is great to see our community expanding.  A special thanks to Lisa Nunziella, 1st year's recipient of the David Melendez Inspiration award and this year's recipient, George Velazquez, who now lives in Atlanta. Both Lisa and George's partner Robin flew all the way from California to dance for and with us. Thanks Ron for the special introduction for George, a positive and bright spirit who is a true inspiration to us all.  There were people in attendance from all over the country. I had a fabulous staff this year so I am happy you found this year's workshops informative and enjoyable. Thanks to my staff for all of your dedication, hard work, excellence and expertise.  Besides all of the social dancing, the increased options for competitive dances turned out to be fun. Thanks to all the teachers for your support and congratulations to all the competitors, great job! Below are your results. As so many of you have said to me, can't wait to see you all again next year!  
    Sincerely, 
    Lori Brizzi

    PRO-AM HUSTLE NOV LADIES FINALS
    1 Donna DeSimone & Lori Saladino Awarded
    2 George Garcia & Roscel Garcia Awarded
    3 Wajih Dalal & Adelyn Hu Awarded

    PRO-AM HUSTLE NOVICE MENS
    1 Joseph Badgeley & Donna DeSimone Awarded
    2 James Delli-Sauti & Wendy Dalal Awarded
    3 HartleyC aulfield & Katie Marlow Awarded

    PRO.AM HUSTLE INT LADIES FINALS
    1 Luis Rosa & Gisela Rubenstein Awarded
    2 Tybaldt Urlich & Sammy Shecter Awarded
    3 Wajih Dalal & Elizabeth McGee Awarded

    PRO.AM HUSTLE INT MENS
    1 James Delli-Sauti & Wendy Dalal Awarded
    2 John Ciecka & Silvana Gallagher Awarded
    3 Scott Michielli & Silvana Gallagher Awarded

    AMATEUR JUST  HUSTLE- NOVICE
    1 James Delti -Sauti & Nancy Chou Awarded
    2 Mark Russomano & Sammy Shecter Awarded
    3 Joseph Badgeley & Lori Saladino Awarded

    AMATEUR JUST  HUSTLE. INTERMEDIATE
    1 Brian Schwartz & Nina Marlonova Awarded
    2 John Ciecka & Mary Keegan Awarded
    3 Kevin Chen & Audrey Yang Awarded

    AMATEUR JUST HUSTLE- ADVANCED
    1 Jesse Castaneda & Erica Smith Awarded
    2 Robert Lawrence & Rosetta Varuola Awarded
    3 Steven Shaughnessy & Kathryn Johanessen Awarded

    PROFESSIONAL  JUST HUSTLE
    1 Raul Santiago & Sergia Anderson Awarded
    2 Wajih Dalal & Wendy Dalal Awarded
    4 John Merisier & Diane Nardone Awarded

    PROFESSIONAL JUST SALSA
    1 Raul Santiago & Sergia Anderson Awarded
    2 Roberto Pagan & Joelle DePalo Awarded
    3 John Merisier & Diane Nardone Awarded

    PROFESSIONAL TRI DANCE.A.THON
    1 Raul Santiago & Sergia Anderson Awarded
    2 Billy Fajardo & Sharon Hallis Awarded
    3 Roberto Pagan & Joelle DePalo Awarded

    PROFESSIONAL THEATER  ARTS
    1 Raul Santiago & Sergia Anderson Awarded
    2 Jose Bolivar & Susan Fritz Awarded
    3 Jose Salano &  Alesandra Molinaro Awarded

    PROFESSIONAL   CABARET
    1 Lucas Jaime & Yanna Samkovo Awarded
    2 Raul Santiago & Sergia Anderson Awarded

    PRO-AM  HUSTLE ADV  LADIES
    1 Roberto Pagan & Erica Smith Awarded
    2 Wingo Hom & Rosetta Varuola Awarded
    3 Steve Neeren & Sammy Shecter Awarded

    PRO-AM HUSTLE ADV  MENS
    1 Robert Lawrence & Donna Desimone Awarded
    2 Jesse Castaneda & Donna Boyle Awarded
    3 Steven Shaughnessy & Donna Desimone Awarded

    PRO-AM CLASSIC HUSTLE
    1 Brian Gallagher & Danielle Odhner Awarded
    2 Lawrence Rush & Carmen Sanchez-Cortez Awarded

    PRO AM SHOWCASE
    1 Lawrence Rush & Carmen Sanchez-Cortez Awarded
    2 Leonardo Medina Jr & Lisa Fiorito Awarded

    NY SALSA CHAMPIONSHIPS
    1 Kelvin Hernandez & Licellott Maldnado Awarded
    2 Luis Aguilar & Anya Katsevman Awarded
    3 John Rodriguez & Johana Vasguez Awarded

    AMATEUR HUSTLE  JACK  AND  JILL NOV
    1 Hartley Caulfield & Linda Marcus Awarded
    2 Stephen Barton & Adelyn Hu Awarded
    3 Ali Mozzayanpour & Janet Lynn Cooley Awarded

    AMATEUR HUSTLE JACK AND JILL INT
    1 Philip Spinka & Mary Keegan Awarded
    2 John Cieka & Linda Santana Awarded
    3 Brian Schwartz & Adelyn Hu Awarded

    AMATEUR HUSTLE JACK AND JILL ADV
    1 Kevin Chen & Kathryn Johanessen Awarded
    2 Steven Shaughnessy & Elizabeth McGee Awarded
    3 Jesse Castaneda & Kathi Breen Awarded

    PROFESSIONAL HUSTLE JACK AND JILL
    1 Tariq Brown & Andrianna Kourdi Awarded
    2 Billy Marti & Donna Boyle Awarded
    3 George Garcia & Susan Fritz Awarded

    Today's Saying - LI's Christine Passarella
    dove

    Sage Advice: Fresh Start for Fall
    Continue to be an example of kindness and fairness. Allow children to believe in themselves and their unique contributions to their individual lives and the bigger world around them. It is imperative that we are cognizant of how we affect the lives of children - Christine Passarella


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



    Sept 12 -   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


    Sept 13 - Thurs --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516) 819-9016

    Sept 14 - Fri --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - VFW DEER PARK (516) 819-9016

    Fri  --- Groups - Bolero - Jorge Maderski' http://www.madhotdancing.com

    dance Sept 16 - 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 $35


    Sept 16 - Sun--- Groups Victor Kanevsky's Kaiser Dancesport - Steph Falciano - 340 - Greenvale - 516-484-6604 - http://www.dhtw.com

    dance zone
       Mon
    Sept 17 --- Groups - wk 2 of 3 - Mark James Instructor - 3 wks for $24
      102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - Next Series Sept - Group Classes
       7 - WCS & Samba - Adv Beg/Int'm - 8 - Club Salsa - Int'm/Adv - 20 min Salsa Shine Warm- up -
       - Bay Shore - Singles & Couples Welcome - No Partner Needed - Call 516-835-9996 - More Info



    Sept 18  - 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 Sept 23 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - MEMORIAL HALL - 102 E main St, Bay Shore, 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 - 35 moves for $30

    danceOct 6,  Sat - NY - The Dance Zone Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music
    - with Mark James & Karen Lupo - w/Show To Be Announced
    - Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 8:30 - 12:30 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 - George Velasquez - Eddie & Lisa ------


    George Velasquez dances Bolero on1 leg

    Eddie & Lisa - Star Search


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

    Sept 11, Tues - NY - Crazy Kangaroo, hustle night while IBBG is renovated. 2002 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Admission $7, Large wooden dance floor, state-of-the-art Sound System, two lounge areas. Please be aware, if you want the admission to remain at $7” it is recommended that you spend money at the bar. Please NO OUTSIDE drinks. Long Island's best hustle party. DJ Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS Hosted by Doreen, party starts at 9 PM 

    Sept 11, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe, the place to dance every Tuesday night. DJ Mark plays current and classic dance: hustle, WCS and Latin in between. Come out and celebrate Celie McVaugh birthday. Cake and goodies. No cover and free parking.  Street Road in Bensalem 

    Sept 11, 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, New AC System, HUSTLE Dance Lesson by  PATTI PANEBIANCO,  $13 Includes ALL !   Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org - http://www.LIDance.org

    Sept 12, 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 - 9/12:  "Munchie Night, Snax Galore"!!

    Sept 13, Thurs - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE'S, 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island,11590* Presented by LOUIS  DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 11:30PM, Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min.SALSA Dance Lesson starting at 7:30w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar, Admission $14, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

    Sep 14, Fri - NJ - Double Shot Friday - Rob and Sheila's Got Swing? and Brian Gallagher's Hustlemania! join up the 2nd Friday of EACH month!! Be sure to check this one out! GREAT dancing. Super floor. Cool music. 2 deejays, 2 dance rooms, 2 lessons, 2 dance parties - FULL of energy! All for $12! http://www.robandsheiladance.com  WCS Newcomer/Novice J&J - for those with 10 WSDC points or less!! GREAT prizes!! Fun DANCING!!

    Sept 14, Fri - MA - Kim Vanaman Hustle,  WCS
    plus requests Dances.  8-9 Special Workshop option ($15), 9-9:30 Workshop included with Dance Party Admission on one floor, 9-1AM  Dance Party with guest DJs.($15). Pre-register by the Wed. before the dance and get everything for $22. (checks to Kim Vanaman, 22 Columbia Ave, Newton, MA 02464. New  location at Studio 665 with two gorgeous wooden ballroom floors.  Come and Dance!

    Sept 14, Fri - 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 8:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar, Admission $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

    Sept 14, Fri - Pa - Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 pm “ midnight “ Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, American Tango, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Hustle?with DJ Philip Spinka, $10; more info available at 610-348-6727 or http://www.swingkat.com
     
    Sept 14, Fri - 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. FOXTROT Dance Lesson at 8:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar, Admission $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

    Sept 15, Sat - NJ - "SWUSTLE MANIA "  Music Mixed by D.J. John Lindo & Johnny "O" from 7:30 pm - 2 am, THE EVENT OF THIS YEAR,
    Workshops 7:30 - 8:15 Hustle with Donna De Simone  8:15 - 9:00 West Coast with John Lindo Performances  Hazel & Tybaldt   John Lindo & Donna De Simone  Giampiero Giannico & Katharina Marks Buy your Tickets now thru STARLIGHT John Lindo or Johnny"O"  $ 20 or $ 30  starting Sept.10  incl. Snacks, co produced by John Lindo Johnny "O" and STARLIGHT at STARLIGHT dance center  7 high street  nutley, 07110  973.235.9835  http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    Sept 15, Sat - Pa - Top Hat's Hustle Morph Party All levels class beginning at 8:00. Party at 9:00. Music is mix of ballroom, latin, hustle, wcs, etc so everyone has a chance to dance! Party morphs into a strictly Hustle party as the evening continues. Cost is $10. Light refreshments and soda are provided. BYOB  Contact 215-676-3100 or http://www.tophatdancestudio.com for more info

    Sept 15, Sat - NJ - Salsa Sensation sponsored by Central Jersey Dance Society at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Rd, Princeton, Beginner Mambo-on-2 lesson at 7:30 p.m. with Jose œPapo? Diaz. Open Dancing 7:30 p.m. with the live music of Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso. No partner needed. Beg. Lesson /Open Dancing: $15 ($12 with student ID). http://www.centraljerseydance.org. (609) 945-1883.

    Sept 15, Sat - Pa -  Barbone Street Jazz Band Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St. , Pottstown, PA 19464, Lesson at 8, dance 9 pm “ midnight with live music of the Barbone Street Jazz Band, $20; more info available at 610-348-6727 or http://www.swingkat.com.

    Sept 15, Sat - Pa - Woodbine in Pennsaken,  8:00 pm till 3:am http://www.thewoodbinenj.com GIRLS FREE? Guys mention Toni the Blonde, Barbara Freire, Or New Outlook singles before 9pm to get in Free , MARTINI'S $5 & Coors Lite $2 Until MIDNIGHT, We're adding A Virgo Birthday Party To the mix: Come Celebrate with Us 70's - 80's & 90's DANCE MUSIC BRING FRIENDS Toni the Blonde 856-524-1120  tonitheblond@yahoo.com

    Sept 15,  Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's MILLENNIUM HUSTLE at the 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave at 92nd St. Large wooden floor. Included with $15 admission, complimentary wine & cheese, beverages, snacks, coffee and cake & beginner hustle dance lesson taught by Lori from 8-9pm. Dance to DJ NELSON "PARADISE" ROMAN from 9pm-2am hustle, salsa, WCS. This will be the last 3rd Saturday Millennium Hustle party at the 92nd St Y. That party will be moved to Club 412 starting the 3rd Saturday in October. I will have seasonal parties at the 92nd
    St Y. The 1st one will be Saturday, Dec 29th, a pre New Year's Eve warm-up party with the 3 Amigo DJs, Bobby Morales, Johnny O and Nelson 'Paradise' Roman. Info: http://www.loribrizzi.com  loribrizzi@aol.com or call 516 728-6101 

    Sept 15, Sat - VA - Summer Finale SALSA  Nino Torre & NiteMix Productions Return to The Columbian Center, 2324 Pump Rd., Richmond, - Short Pump (West End) Music By NiteMix DJs Nino Torre, Tony Tan & Suave - Live Percussion By Luis Romero -  Sexy Dancers Leg Contest? $10 Per Person with printed Invite or this E-mail , Abbey Toro's Free Salsa Styling Lesson at 8:00 PM (promptly, included with the $10 admission)  Party starts at 9:PM - 1:AM “ Cash Bar For more info and Tickets call: Nino 718-926-3704 or Tony 804-334-5100 http://www.NiteMix.WS

    dance Sept 16 - 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 $35

    Sept 16, Sun - Pa - Singles Dance Party at Dylans in Chesterbrook at 6:30PM. DJ Donna Boyle playing your favorite dance classics and a dance lesson at the beginning of the evening. Free parking. Admission only $5.00 located at 500 Chesterbrook Blvd.  Chesterbrook PA 19087  http://www.donnaboyle.com/

    Sept 18, 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, New AC System, BOLERO Dance Lesson by  PATTI PANEBIANCO,  $13 Includes ALL ! Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org - http://www.LIDance.org

    Sept 18, Tues - NY - Crazy Donkey, Donamarie & Annette present Hot Hustle nights Admission is $15 which includes 1 beverage of your choice and Free Dance lesson. 1058 Route 110, Farmingdale Club (631) 753-1975 Annette (347) 386-6932 Donamarie (631) 398-8054

    Sept 21, Fri - Pa -  Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lesson at 8, dance 9 pm - midnight - Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, and more with DJ Alex, $10; more info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com

    Sept 21, Fri - NJ - Roberto's Big Bash Dance Party every 3rd Friday of each month. Hustle/Salsa Workshop with Special Guest 8-9 p.m. Party from 9 to 12 p.m. $15 for lesson and Party. Showcases with Roberto & Students. Light refreshments & Door Prizes. Music provided by DJ Dennis Matera. Come and enjoy the fun. Always an exciting event. DON'T MISS IT!  Roberto's Dance Studio at the Pioneer Club, 209 Jefferson Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, robertohustle@yahoo.com or  201.288.1422.

    Sept 21, Fri - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society Jersey Jumpers™ Swing Dance and Lindy Hop at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, Begin/Int Lindy Hop (with a West Coast flair) Lesson with Greg Avakian and Cheryl Caraan at 7:30; Open Dancing with DJs Greg Avakian and Cheryl Caraan 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No partner needed. $11 ($8 - students with ID) http://www.centraljerseydance.org. 609-945-1883.

    Sept 22, Sat - 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

    Sept 22, Sat - Pa - Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lesson at 7:30 pm, dance 9 pm “ midnight “ Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, American Tango, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Hustle ... with DJ Philip Spinka, $10; more info available at 610-348-6727 or http://www.swingkat.com.

    Sept 22, Sat - NY - SPECIAL EVENT~~ LATIN & HUSTLE NIGHT!! at MIRELLE'S, W/GREAT SHOW FEATURING ~ JASON MYRA & CRYSTAL MARQUEZ~ 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island,11590** Presented by LOUIS  DEL PRETE, 9:00PM to 1:00AM, Great Hot Buffet, 30 Min.Dance Lesson starting at 9:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar, Admission $15, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016.

    Sept  22, Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi's MILLENNIUM HUSTLE. Due to the 5 Saturday nights in September, there will be an extra "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" at Club 412 this month. 3 DJ's, 3 Rooms for dancing.   Hustle/Latin/Ballroom (Tango/Swing) DJ JOHNNY O in the Hustle room, DJ BABALOO - Salsa room, DJ MARK in the BR. $15 includes choice of free class in either hustle, latin or ballroom 8-9pm and Dancing 9pm-1:30am. Cash Bar  CLUB 412. 412 8th Ave bet. W30/31st 4th Floor. contact info, http://www.loribrizzi.com  loribrizzi@aol.com or call 516 728-6101

    dance Sept 23 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - MEMORIAL HALL - 102 E main St, Bay Shore, 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 23, Sun - NJ - 100 % PURE HUSTLE with DJ Johnny "O" Sunday Sept. 23  from 8 pm - midnight...at least Always a great night at STARLIGHT. The best from the tri state area come together and hustle the night away.  Great music great company on a great floor.  $ 12 or $ 10 with pass or print out STARLIGHT dance center  7 high street nutley, 07110   973.235 9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/

    Sept 23, Sun - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK  V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, 11729 *Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:00PM to 11:00PM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter!  40 Min Dance Lesson at 7:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar, Admission $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

    Sept 24, Mon - Dancing With The Stars returns to ABC tv.

    Sept 25, 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, New AC System, BOLERO Dance Lesson by  PATTI PANEBIANCO,  $13 Includes ALL ! Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org or  http://www.LIDance.org

    Sept 27-30 Swing Niagara Dance Championships New York The best in Swing with dance pros: Angel & Debbie Figueroa, Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann, John Lindo, Mary Ann Nunez, Jessica Cox, Bill Cameron, Ronnie DeBenedetta, Brandi Tobias,Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep, Fred & Tina Price, Mario Robau Jr., Lindsay Edgerton, Maria Cirino, Larry & Heidi Mongeau,Marc Levetin, Julie Epplett & Jeff Zohrab, Antoinette Giancursio, Joe & Lorie Mascia, Barb & Joe Tomasulo , http://www.swingniagara.com

    Sept 28 - 30th, 2007 Champions Weekend 2 With Dance Champions  Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake at Cherry Hill Park Conference Center, College Park, MD http://www.AtlanticDanceJam.com 

    Sept 28, Fri - Pa - Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 pm “ midnight - Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, American Tango, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Hustle? with DJ Philip Spinka, $10; more info available at 610-348-6727 or http://www.swingkat.com.

    Sept 29, Sat - Pa - Sunnybrook Pavilion. Proceeds benefit the restoration of the grand ballroom to its former glory. 8:00 PM to 11:30PM 1613 E. High St. (across from hospital) Pottstown, Donation  $20.00 DJ music, Ballroom, Swing,  Latin - For More info. Call: Sunnybrook Foundation 610-323-8326 Or email sunnybrooksback@aol.com /Cindy Dillon  Purchase tickets in Advance as there is limited space! Tours of the Grand Ballroom will also be available throughout the evening!!!  Visit us on the web at http://www.sunnybrookfoundation.org

    Sept 29, Sat - Pa The 2nd Annual Country Rock Concert, benefit The Sunshine Foundation, 1 pm. (rain date Oct 7) The Sunshine Foundation was founded by a Officer, Bill Sample. 83.7% of each dollar goes straight to making the dreams of seriously ill, physically challenged come true. This fun exciting day will include - Fishing Derby, Golf Contest, Country dancing, a Silent Auction, Texas Hold'Em, Wine Tasting and chances to win great prizes. Entertainment will be provided by "Trump Boyz", "Blind Lemon Pie", and other artists, making this benefit the event of the summer! Call   609-466-1332 for more info.

    Sept 29, Sat - NJ - "DO THE HUSTLE"  with D.J. Johnny "V" from Long Island from 9 pm - 1 am  Dance to the best music of J.V. collection.  This is a hot night. Don't miss it. $ 12 or $ 10 with print out or pass  STARLIGHT dance center  7 high street  nutley nj 07110  973.235.9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com/
     
    Sept 29, Sat. - Pa - Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lesson at 8, dance 9 pm “ midnight “ Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, and more with DJ Alex, $10; more info available at 610-348-6727 or http://www.swingkat.com

    dance Oct 6, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 8:30 - 12:30 am - 3710 Woodbine Ave - Show To Be Announced - Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions - $14p/p - http://www.mjames.org/zone.html -
    dannsirs@yahoo.com - http://www.mjames.org

    October 4 - 7 Boogie by the Bay - Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Burlingame, California http://www.boogiebythebay.org

    Oct 11 - 14 Puerto Rico Hustle Salsa Festival - Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino http://www.puertoricohustlesalsafestival.com/toc.htm

    Oct 26 - 28 Swing City Chicago at the Westin Lombard Hotel. The perfect spot for the Halloween weekend. Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing and DJ Challenge, plus a pro-show/Exhibition, the Friday night Pizza Party and Saturday Halloween party and 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

    Nov 10 - 17 Dance Across the Seas Cruise 6th Annual, hosted by John and Dee Soares on the Crown Princess - brand new ship. Departs on November 10th to the 17th from San Juan. Dance as you visit 5 beautiful Islands: Aruba, St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Bonaire, Grenada. Dance Workshops, open dancing, cocktail party, for more details contact Deb Doddat 508-212-5912 or e mail debdoddcruises@aol.com visit the website at http://www.johndeedance.com

    Jan 27 - Feb 3 Stardust Dance Cruise 2008 5 Star Costa Fortuna featuring the finest ballroom dance facilities on the sea. 7 night Caribbean trip from Fort lauderdale to San Juan, Puerto Rio, St. Thomas, Dominican republic and Nassau. Come join the first STARDUST Dance Cruise. More then 30 dance workshops, Jack & Jill dance contests, Broadway quality shows, gaming, swimming and more. All inclusive. for details call or visit: (800) 537-2797 (754) 246-2874 http://www.stardustdance.com - http://www.stardustdancecruises.com

    Feb 22 - 25 Hustle & Salsa Cruise 2008
    From Miami Beach to Coco Cay Isle to Paradise Island, Bahamas & back A tropical Dance Weekend on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Majesty Of The Seas. Rates start at $260 per person plus taxes 8 general dance sessions, 10 one hour workshops, You Be The Judge and Jack and Jill dance Contests, pool and beach parties with three DJs, Reservations (754) 246 - 2874 http://www.HustleCruise.com

    March 9 - 16, 2008 Stardust Dance Cruise 2, 5 Star Costa Fortuna featuring the finest ballroom dance facilities on the sea. 7 night Caribbean trip from Fort lauderdale to San Juan, Puerto Rio, St. Thomas, Dominican republic and Nassau. Come join the first STARDUST Dance Cruise 2. More then 30 dance workshops, Jack & Jill dance contests, Broadway quality shows, gaming, swimming and more. All inclusive. for details call or visit: (800) 537-2797 (754) 246-2874 http://www.stardustdance.com - http://www.stardustdancecruises.com



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