Happy birthday wishes to  Brian Faust,  Steve Neeren,  Paul Kaczkin,  Al Bey,  Toni Serota, Rob Finocchio,  Jim Bronke,  Tybalt Urlich,  Barbara Rosinski,  Laura Eber, Barry Slovinsky  and  Mia.

  
Congratulation to Mark James and Karen Lupo.  It's been eight years since Mark & Karen's Dance Zone has been running dances in Wantagh, NY.
This Saturday evening,  Aug 1 is their 8th Yr Anniversary Dance. Don't miss it, M&K Show + Shoe Table in Wantagh - More info @ Click Here

 

  

 

Developed over 25 years ago the Kinesio tape has made a difference for dancers with injuries. This advanced method of taping an injured leg has speeded up the recovery time and improved the drainage. If you experience a pulled muscle or tear....ask your doctor about the Kinesio tape system.  

 

Dancers get ready, 2009 is the year of change. The new  WSDF is coming.  Stay tuned. 

 

It's official,  Sergeant Smitty will be on guard at this years New York Hustle Congress. He will be citing violators for an assortment of things including: reckless spinning, dancing off time, not following or over leading or simply looking to good. Violators could end up in the custom built Jail. The audience will determine who gets released from the jail. Don't miss the fun. Register now, www.nyhustlecongress.com  

  

  
Don't miss the July sale for the very first Philadelphia Salsafest - Oct 30 to Nov 1, Full event Pass  $170 + FREE SALSAFEST  T-SHIRT  use the code tshirt2009 until midnight, July 30th to get this special deal! www.philadelphiasalsafest.com   Register online now.  Do you know you are going ?   

 

Michael's Cafe continues the Wednesday night free hustle lessons this week with the lovely, Stephanie Risser, at 8:30PM.  Next weeks guest teacher is  Brian "the King" Gallagher.   Check out the photos from Ron's birthday party, courtesy of Scott Michielli.   
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American's Got Talent heads to Las Vegas in the show down of eliminations. Make sure to watch and vote for theater Arts specialists, the awesome David Paris & Zoe as they compete in the semi finals.

 

Check out an entertaining performance where dance meets art at www.collagedancetheatre.org

This dance performance is very creative and utilizes space. Go to performances then click on  Longing In Hong Kong.

 

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by DJ Fancy and his Spring Mix CD.

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* A dance legend Jacques d'Amboise as a young dancer excelled in ballet. A principal dancer for New York Ballet he broke out with breath taking performances in the motion pictures "Carousel" and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". His dance skills and lifts performed on Broadway and in films, still to this day are incredible.   

 

 *  Arranger, performer Don Ray, AKA Raymond Donnez played keyboards on many of Cerrone's records including  "Love in C Minor" and Alec R. Constindinos records.  He produced one solo album which included the hit "Got to Have Loving".  Don also produced Santa Esmeralda's hit cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" . 

 

* Choreographer/director Kenny Ortega worked with the best from Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Michael Jackson's  " This Is It" Tour and the Jackson Memorial as well as with Lisa Nunziella & Eddie Vega. Ortega  also directed all three of the franchise, "High School Musical" movies.  

   

* Along with her dance partner and former husband, Melanie Lapatin and Tony Meridith have been busy choreographing on "So You Think You Can Dance". A former World Latin Champion she was also a featured dancer in the motion pictures "The Thomas Crown Affair"  and "Dance with Me".

 

* In 1980 Kenny Gonzales and Ronnie Chase represented New York City on the syndicated television show "Dance Fever". They advanced to the semi finals. Kenny continued to excel in hustle and theater arts partnering with Maria Torres and Nelly Cotto. He took first place at the very first Hustle USA Dance Championships along with the talented Lourdes Jones.  

 

* Canadian producer Gino Soccio had a big hit with "Dancer" in 1979 and "Try It Out" . His music was influenced by touch dancers in the club scene.  He created and produced the band  "Witch Queen" that had the monster hit "Bang A Gong" 

 

* Dance Champion Frank Regan captured all the gold in Canada and the US in the 70's in ballroom dancing.

He was honored and recognized by the Legends Of Dance in 2001 and by the Heritage Classic for Outstanding Contribution to Dancesport in 2004.

 

* He made a name for himself on TV performing on "Dancing With The Stars" but Corky Ballas  was already a ballroom house hold name as he and his wife Shirley dominated the Latin title from 1986 till 1990. A resident of Texas, his son Mark just won his second title on DWTS.

Letter from the Editor

Last week we celebrated my birthday at Michael's Cafe. It was an extraordinary evening. Surrounded by friends, some that I've known for as long as 30 years. Many of these dancers I have admired for so many reasons but today, as we grow older and wiser, I admire them,  above all,  for their friendship. The magic of dancing brings folks together with a common interest: to have fun, engage and meet new friends. To be honored by celebrating my birthday with some of the most talented, gorgeous women around, well, it makes getting older not so bad.
Here is a wake up call for those that don't attend socials or dance events, You don't know what your missing. The relationships that are developed are priceless. This goes beyond the discipline of dance. These are life long friendships. I'll be the first to admit I don't relish being the center of attention but the fulfillment of being in the company of such incredible friends is more then I can put into words. If you're not active in dance, get active, get involved, the results are immeasurable.
Thank you to all those that came out to make my evening so special.  I truly am blessed. 

New Music

The New York Music Pool list supplied by Jackie McCloy at NYMusicPool@aol.com.

 

Top songs for July 15th,

 

Love Struck by V factory
Crazy Possessive  by  Kaci Battaglia
Come Back To Me  by  Utada
Let The Feelings Go  by Anna Grace
Sambuca by  Wideboys feat./ Dennis G
When Love Takes Over by  David Guetta
That's How To Love by  Lara McAllen
Armageddon (Remixes) by  Jessica Jarrell
It's Alright, It's OK by  Ashley Tisdale
Do You Want My Love by  Groove State
Fashion Report by  Pay TV
Therapy by  India Arie
Midnight by  Marcie feat./ Mike Rizzo
Waking Up In Vegas by Katy Perry
Just Go by Lionel Richie