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Sept 5 - 2007

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Sept 5 - 2007

Greetings!

This Weeks Highlights -

---- School has started Hope all the little ones are ready - isn't it amazing no matter how big they get - they are still the little ones ; - )

Salsa @ Dance Zone Check Video Clips Below
Congratulations to Lori Brizzi's Successful NY Hustle Congress - more in Ron's Dance Talk
Congratulations to both Raul Santiago and Sergia Anderson who won the Professional Hustle/ Theater arts title & Lucas Jaime & Yanna Sankova who won the Professional Cabaret
New Groups on Monday WCS, Samba plus Salsa NEW (with a 15 Shine warmup for salsa)
SPECIAL SPONSORS @ side or bottom
-----------Keep on Dancing - Mark & Karen

PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer

In this issue
  • Sept 10 (Mon) - Dance Zone Groups---
  • Ron's Dance Talk - 9 - 4 - 07 ------
  • Today's Saying
  • Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------
  • Video Gems - Dance Zone Salsa - Shine - Arg Tango ------
  • Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------
  • Free iTunes Song of the Week ------

  • Ron's Dance Talk - 9 - 4 - 07 ------

    Happy Birthday wishes to  Jose' Gonzales,  Rita Dowd,  Nan Bohrar,  Gloria Gaynor,  Amy Lefkowitz,  Joe Kernan,  Rich Klinger,  Patty Kozel, Miriam Sanchez  and  Marc Nelson.

    We send our heartfelt condolences to Noel Colon and his family on the sad loss of his loving mother. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. For funeral arrangements please visit  http://www.ILOVELUCYROSA.COM

    Condolences to Drew Axelrod.  A family member passed away in Chicago this weekend. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

    Congratulations to Dara Patrusky she just became engaged to Ross Donilow.

    Swing into Halloween at Swing City Chicago taking place October 26th to 28th. A thrilling dance weekend held at the Westin Lombard in Chicago. See all the details below. http://www.swingcitychicago.com

    New artistic images of Elizabeth Craner and Stanley's birthday celebrations at Michael' Cafe, courtesy of Fred. http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/
    and photos by Scott Michielli at: http:// share.shutterfly.com/action/ slideshow? a=67b0de21b350d29f2500&auto=0&idx=2 4&m=1&d=1188273185291

    Choreographer, performer and judge on 'So You Think You Can Dance', Dan Karaty, has a new movie coming out that he choreographed called "Music and Lyrics." Dan first got noticed on Broadway in Footloose then danced with Britney Spears.

    9th Annual San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest November 16-18, 2007 at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre San Francisco. Tickets are on sale now at cityboxoffice.com  415.392.4400, http://www.sfhiphopdancefest.com

    Stay tuned, next week in DanceTalk we present our first edition of the
    2007 Swing Teacher Dance Directory. The finest instructors in Swing from all over the country.

    This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Swing Niagara Dance Championships - Sept 27-30, 2007 in New York, featuring Angel & Debbie Figueroa, Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann, John Lindo and more...see all the details below. http://www.swingniagara.com

    Make it a great week,
    Ron


    NY Hustle Congress - Results

        It was a weekend where virtually all the superstars of the hustle, from yesterday and today, danced the night away at the New York Hustle Congress. So many dance alumni packed the room. There were representatives from the class of 1972 right up to the current grads. Many of the early, I'm talking cavemen & women, pioneers of dance came out for the festivities. And guess what, they can still light up the dance floor. This years third annual Congress was dedicated to the late David Melendez. Lori Brizzi welcomed a great turnout to the city that never sleeps. Roberto Pagan's Dance troop performed, George Velazquez knocked them out with a ballero and was the recipient of the David Melendez Spirit Award, a Circle of Love dance where dancers get to pick their favorite pros to dance and the donations go to the Children's Cancer Fund. Congratulations to both Raul Santiago and Sergia Anderson who won the Professional Hustle/Theater arts title and Lucas Jaime & Yanna Sankova who won the Professional Cabaret. Lisa Nunziella returned to the big apple and burned up the floor. Wow, she is ageless.  On hand to dance were: Chuck Fetta, Robin Amante, Mia, George Velazquez, Glen Miller, Louis Del Prete, Donna Boyle, Lisa Nunziella, Billy Marti, Louis Rivera, Dave Moldover,  Miquel Marrero, Leo Madena, Derrick Allen, Gail Bloom, DJ Dennis, Donna DeSimone, Luis & Maryann Rosa, Steve Neeren, Roberto Pagan, Brian & Silvana Gallagher, Bobby Morales, Johnny O Ortiz, Jonathan Laub, Wingo Hom, Angela McCabe, Robert Vance, Susan Fritz, Jose Bolivar, Raul Santiago, Sergia Anderson, Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow, Erik Novoa, Gregory Harrison, Tony Meredith, Ron Rochester, Lucas Jaime, Bill Cameron, Dara Patrusky, Judy Van Dyke, David Sarul, Elizabeth Darchi, Stephanie Risser, Jose Solano, Kenny Arditi, DonaMarie Portelli, Louie Orlando, John Merisier, Diane Nardone, Roma Moon, Yvette Rivera, Keith Harrison, Joyce Szili,  Nelson "Paradise" Roman, George Garcia, Lawrence Rush, Tiffany Brown, Cody Melin, Maria Torres, Lisa Paternoster, Mariann Gonzales, Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich, Mark James, Karen Lupo, Wendy & Wajih Dalal, Lisa Ciao, Tariq Brown,  Erica Smith, Randy Atlas, George Azpura. We will post more of the results next week. Congratulations to all the winners. I had a blast. Lori, we can't wait till next year.


    Dancing With The Stars...line up

    The fifth season of DWTS returns with new stars and a few new professional partners.

    1. Marie Osmond, Singer and member of '70s showbiz family the Osmonds. She will be dancing with Jonathan Roberts
    2. Wayne Newton, "Mr. Las Vegas", the senior citizen on this seasons show. He will partner with two time DWTS champion Cheryl Burke
    3. Melanie Brown, Scary Spice from the power singing group the Spice Girls She will be teaming up with the popular Maksim Chmerkovskiy. 
    4. Mark Cuban, Billionaire, flamboyant owner of the Dallas Mavericks Basketball team. He will be leading the talented Kym Johnson
    5. Jennie Garth, Kelly Taylor on 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. Dancing with Derek Hough, look out this young man is awesome. (the brother of last years winner Julianne)
    6. Cameron Mathison, Soapstar, plays Ryan Lavery on 'All My Children'
    He will be dancing with Edyta Sliwinska, a regular every season on the show.
    7. Jane Seymour, a Bond girl and TV's 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'
    She will be dancing with Tony Dovolani, US pro American Rhythm champion.
    8. Floyd "Pretty Boy" Mayweather, Jr., Boxing champ and record label owner will be leading the beautiful Karina Smirnoff, former US Pro Latin Champion.
    9. Josie Maran, Supermodel and actress will be dancing with the winner of the first season of DWTS,  Alec Mazo.
    10. Helio Castroneves, Two-time Indianapolis 500 race car champion. Dancing with last years winner the young, gorgeous and just to cute Julianne Hough
    11. Sabrina Bryan, Pop singer from the teen group "The Cheetah Girls". She will be partnering with Mark Ballas
    12. Albert Reed, Abercrombie & Fitch model a real hunk ladies. He will be dancing with Anna Trebunskaya

    Letters to the Editor

    Ron, I attended the finals at the contest at the Winner's Circle.
    You have got to be kidding me!  Although I agree that the couple you say won first place were good, I would have put them second, with Dorothy and the Scarecrow taking first.  I don't pretend to understand the criteria that they judge the contestants, but  my choices would have been different.  I guess the couple that came in second was the first couple to dance; is that right?  I mean, they were good, but the "Oz" couple blew me away with their incredible foot work and timing.  What do I know?  I wonder about the judges' decisions, you know, if they play favorites or if they know some of the contestants. Dear Ron,
    Happy birthday to Mary Poma Rosa,
    I am sorry I can't attend the Salsa - Hustle Congres this coming week. My aunt has taken ill and I wount be able to make the trip. I do have two questions as I read Dancetalk every week and enjoy it immensely. Do you know who sung the song - Brazil, an early disco song from around 1976? Also I don't see Jerise and Jaime listed at the competitions? They are from NJ, do they still compete? Thank you and happy Labor Day, Greta,
    .............................................
    Hello, hope your summer is going well. We just got back from a safari in Kenya, Africa. We landed in Nairobi and stayed our first night at the Karen Blixen residence and guest homes which is where they filmed "Out of Africa" with Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. From there we went to an animal reserve where we were able to feed giraffes by hand. The next day we flew to the coast to the city of Mombassa and stayed at the resort called Serena Mombassa. We enjoyed the coastal areas and went charter fishing in the ocean, whereupon most of us got seasick in the 8 foot swells and didn't catch anything to brag about. However, Trish did not get sick and helped captain the boat. One of the highlights was finding a really great nightclub
    called Tembo which played a great mix of 80's and Latin music. Besides the
    tourists, and locals, there were some Masaai warriors out for local clubbing in their traditional attire. So we showed them some hustle and salsa and west coast swing while they danced to their groove........... 
    Randy Atlas


    Today's Saying
    dove

    Thoughts
    You push your thoughts around
    Don't let your thoughts push you around.


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



    Sept 5 -   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 6 - Thurs --- DANCE - Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516) 819-9016


    Sept 7 - Fri  --- Groups - Bolero - Jorge Maderski' http://www.madhotdancing.com

    Sept 9 - Sun--- Groups Victor Kanevsky's Kaiser Dancesport - Steph Falciano - 340 - Greenvale - 516-484-6604 - http://www.dhtw.com

    dance zone
       Mon
    Sept 10 --- Groups - wk 1 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
       - Bay Shore - Singles & Couples Welcome - No Partner Needed - Call 516-835-9996 - More Info



    Sept 11  - 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 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


    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

    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 - Dance Zone Salsa - Shine - Arg Tango ------


    Alfred & Laura Salsa @ Dance Zone

    Salomon Salsa Shine

    Adriana & Orlando Tango Performance


    Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------
    Sept 4, 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. The best dancers in the tri state area hang out. Come out and celebrate Trisha Caballero's birthday. Cake and goodies. No cover and free parking.  Street Road in Bensalem 

    Sept 4, Tues - Pa - Fearless Fire Company, Diane K Nardone will be teaching WCS Lesson Sept 4, 11, 18 and on Sept 25 Hustle Lesson, Lessons: 5:30- 6:30 Beginner 7:00 - 7:45 Basics, 7:45 - 8:30 Intermediate/Advanced, 6:30 - 8:00 advanced class by enrollment, Open dancing California Mix 8:30 - 10:30 Susquehanna St. Allentown,  Admission $7DJ's  Mike Walton, Ron Refice and John Thoder Directions on website: http://www.allentownswingdance.org

    Sept 4, 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   or http://www.LIDance.org

    Sept 4, Tues - NY - Sky Lounge is Closed. Due to the lack of participation at the bar, they will not be welcoming us back. Starting next week the party is at Crazy Kangaroo, while IBBG is under renovation. Some people have heard rumors that IBBG was sold. This is NOT true. They will be reopening around the end of October or the beginning of November. Be sure to buy a drink or two at the bar at the Crazy Kangaroo. See details under Sept. 11th. 

    Sept 5, Wed - NY - Gotham Swing Club and its 10 Year Anniversary. Gotham Swing Club celebrates 10 years on September 6th! Weekly dance at Club 412 on Wednesday, the party will continue Saturday, September 8th: Three workshops at Dance Manhattan by John Festa, Arte Phillips, and Phil LaMothe! Then an evening Dance Cruise around Manhattan including dinner.More info to come. Visit  http://www.gothamswingclub.org and follow the links for "GSC 10th Anniversary Dinner Cruise"

    Sept 5, 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. 9/5: "Cure those Labor Day Blahs: Come to HustleJam !"

    Sept 6, 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. WEST COAST SWING 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!

    September 7 - 9 Desert City Swing , Phoenix, Arizona 3 day pass $125. Register before Aug 1st $115. champions and All stars free admission. Super Staff & Instructors: Kathy Tigges, Kyle Redd, Sarah Vann Drake, Parker Dearborn, Jessica Cox, Ronnie DeBennedetta, Brandi Tobias, Melina Ramirez, Jay Bynam, Buddy Schwimmer, Jackie Ford, Luis Crespo, Laureen Baldovi, Gary Jobst, Jim Tigges, Stephanie bautista, Jason Wayne, Yvonne Benavidez, Michael/Amber Cross, Sandy Nelson, Sheraton Crescent $99. 2620 w. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix Arizona, 602 - 943 - 2000 or 800-325-3535 http://www.desertcityswing.com  

    Sept 7 - 9 Star Dust Dance Weekend ,
    New York All inclusive weekend of non stop dancing - Bands, DJs, workshops, exhibitions, plus all the features of a country club. Join Donna DeSimone, Mark James, Karen Lupo, Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich, Juan Calderon, Luis Bianchi & Daniela Pucci, Nikolai Shpakov & Tatiana Banko and many other pros in ballroom, Latin and more.  Live dance music by Conjunto Imagen Latin Orchestra, the Jeff Crolick Big Band Orchestra, DJ George "Cody" Morse,  At Kutshers Country Club in Monticello NY, Over 65 workshops. visit http://www.stardustdance.com

    Sept 7, 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 8, Sat - Pa - Top Hat's Ballroom 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! Cost is $10. Light refreshments and soda are provided. BYOB  Contact 215-676-3100 or http://www.tophatdancestudio.com

    Sept 8, 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 11, Tues - NY - Crazy Kangaroo, hustle night while IBBG is renovated. 2002 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Admission still ONLY $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 or http://www.LIDance.org

    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 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, Work shops 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

    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 or http://www.LIDance.org

    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!! 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.

    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 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 LevetinvJulie 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/

    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

    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, 2008 Stardust Dance Cruise, 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.comhttp://www.stardustdancecruises.com

    Feb 22 - 25 2008,, Hustle & Salsa Cruise
    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.comhttp://www.stardustdancecruises.com


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