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Happy birthday wishes to Roberto Pagan, Anthony Lee,
Karen Pomager, Diane Weinberg, Rosalee Bucci, Shelly Cutler, Eddie
Marks and Roy Tator.
We send our heart felt condolences to Bob Davis
(editor of Soul-Partrol) on the loss of his father Robert S. Davis.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Its magic time, for the inaugural debut of Miami Dance Magic July
17 - 20, at the Miami Hyatt Regency, WCS, Hustle &
Salsa. Lots of competitions, workshops, social dancing and the beauty
of Miami. For details: Debra Lynn (954) 270 - 0232 - e mail -
MiamiDanceMagic@aol.com http://www.CoastalDanceConnection.com
Hey DJs and dance music lovers, DJ Fancy has his new
CD available for only $15.00 (included shipping & handling).
These are all new dance songs by Donna Summer, Natasha Bedingfield,
Kylie Minogue, NeYo, Danity Kane, PussyCat Dolls, 16 hot new songs in
all, write to sparda3636@yahoo.com for
details.
Five time world champions, Ronnie DeBenedetta &
Brandi Tobias are choreographing a "Two Step" for one of the
couples this week on "So You Think You Can Dance" Wednesday, July 16th,
8PM EST, Fox network. Be sure to tune in to watch.
Dance pro Susan Fritz has a new video on
YouTube featuring her dance team, from Sandra Cameron Dance
Studio - Stephanie Hakun, Seth Asher & Irene Mou, Michael
Zurich & Gail Brunje. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da07UBR_a3E
The King of Swing returns to the Philly area on Aug 8, 9 & 10 -
Mario "Swing Daddy" , with hosts Rob and Sheila.
Private lessons are already sold out. Wow, see more details below.
Discoamerica was a blast, special thanks to David Padilla
for arranging the bus trip from NY to King Of Prussia and to our gal Slinky
(Sheryl Freas) for stepping up as the lead in the dinner
show.
The blonde bombshell, Ginger Rogers was born this
week in 1911 in the great state of Missouri. She passed in 1995, but
left behind an incredible legacy.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the World
Hustle Dance Championships taking place July 25 to 27th.
visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
World Hustle Dance Championships
The three C's, to a great dance event: Community, Camaraderie,
Competitions.
Its time for the second leg of this summers "Triple Crown of Hustle"
dancing. Get ready for the World Hustle Dance Championships,
taking place July 25th till the 27th at the Hilton East Brunswick
Hotel. Come join Diane Nardone as she presents her 8th annual event
which is a "Dance Explosion." Situated in central New Jersey, only a
short drive from Philadelphia, Staten Island, Connecticut, Long Island,
the DC area and all the burros of NY. There is something for everyone,
Come out on Friday night and dance to the fabulous music of all the
DJ's competing in our second annual "Battle of the DJ's."
They will be playing their best music for your listening and dancing
pleasure and then you'll have a chance to vote for your favorite DJ.
Bobby Gerard, from Florida, won last year, will he repeat? Also on
Friday evening, the new and exciting Dance Explosion Hustle Team Match
Challenge. Friday will be a fabulous evening for all who those in
attendance, .... get ready to wear out your dance shoes. Competition
entries close on July 15th so if you are planning to compete, be sure
to get your forms in soon. Here are the Jack-n-Jill schedules: Pro
J&J Swing and Hustle competition entry will be available at the
event until 4 PM on Saturday (no exceptions). Entries for the
Amateur Jack-n-Jill Swing and Hustle plus our NEW Jill-n-Jack Swing
& Hustle competitions will remain open until Sunday at noon (no
exceptions). The Jill-n-Jack competitions on Sunday are for amateurs
only. There's still time to register for the World Open Dance
Championship competition before the July 15 deadline! This is
the premier dance comp open to all levels, if you think you have what
it takes to take home the Gold. The Saturday Dinner last year was so
fabulous that they are keeping the menu of mixed greens salad and the
fantastic Balsamic Glazed Flank Steak with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
& fruited wild rice with delicious vegetable medley.
The Chocolate Fudge Cake Drizzled with Raspberry Sauce will be a
delicious ending! So get your dinner ticket now as the tables
are going quickly and no dinner/show tickets will be available at the
event.
After dinner, you will remain at your 'reserved' table to watch a Dance
Explosion show with a variety of All Forms of Dancing for your
enjoyment. This year a special performance by American Dance
Wheels, the organization that World Hustle has chosen to benefit this
year, as part of the dinner show. The hotel is almost sold out ... only
26 room nights are available at our special $99 room rate so don't lose
out on this fabulous rate. There will be vendors available all weekend
as well as fabulous workshops and competitions. The hotel has
a heated indoor pool and whirlpool and a state-of-the-art on-site
Fitness Club as well as a newly renovated casual restaurant, The Cafe,
in an atrium setting. There is also the Atrium Bar and Sips
Coffee shop. Come join the fabulous line up of invited World Class
Instructors, Judges, Performers and DJ's: Anthony Lee, Bobby
Gerard, Brian Gallagher, Chris Bates, Dave Muzii, David Flynn, Derrick
Allen, Diane K. Nardone, Donna Boyle, Donna DeSimone, Fred &
Tina Price, George Garcia, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep,
John Festa, John Lindo, Kim Vanaman, Krisna Creque Dodig,
Mark James & Karen Lupo, Mark Routzahn
Michael Frank, Ron Bess, Silvana Gallagher, Tony Pace, Tybaldt
& Hazel Ulrich
For more details visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com
Letters to the Editor
Greetings Ron, congratulators on 8 years for Dancetalk, I did want to
speak on the hustle and disco topic and how it is portrayed on TV. A
pervious person wrote that Alex from California that does Salsa does a
good job. He does an incredible job making the Salsa sexy, spicy and
hot. What hot blooded women wouldn't want to dance with him.
That is what makes folks want to learn to dance. Hustle needs a face
lift.
Sammie
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Ron - I had a question and maybe some of the dance instructors can
answers this - maybe you can. What do you think is the going rate for
dance lessons and let me be more specific. I have been taking Hustle
and Salsa lessons from a very well known franchised dance
studio. They are all over the country need I say more. I am a
mother of three kids so you know I have to watch my dollars.
Every time I go to this studio all they care about is getting their
money. If you don't sign up for a group class - a party class they
offer private lessons for $100.00 bucks a pop. I cannot afford $100.00
per class. My daughters both dance and they both dance Salsa they pay
$70.00 and that is for a whole month of classes. Why
does this franchise take advantage of the public. I have been dancing
for years, I just started getting back into it now that my
kids are older. If I was taking lessons from Alex Di Silva then maybe I
wouldn't mind so much. Can somebody comment on this?
Thanks,
Phyllis in O-town
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May I add a comment to the lady who felt that Cyd Charisse "did not get
the attention" that was given to Fred and Ginger and she based it
perhaps on fair skin and fair hair color. Fred and Ginger
danced in the early 1930s and early 1940s. They had no
competition with other dancers at that time of early
musicals. Fred was dark-haired in the early films and may
have lightened his hair when films went to
Technicolor because it made him look younger. By then Ginger
no longer danced w/him for she had become a dramatic actress years
before Technicolor films. Fred was still dancing until his
60s. Ginger stopped in her 30s. Studios wanted
"younger, newer" dancers. Cyd Charisse, also fair
skinned, danced in the late 1940s and 1950s, a decade - two
after Fred/Ginger when there were many more female dancers who could
sing, dance and act, so they all faced a triple threat.
Musical films ended soon after but continued on
Broadway. Cyd Charisse was a gorgeous dancer but she had so
much competition. Studios had a "stable" full of
dancers - Ann Miller (dark hair) Mitzie Gaynor, Leslie Caron
(dark hair), Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds (brown hair), Audrey Hepburn
(dark hair); and too many others to mention. It was
not the same during the very early days of Fred and Ginger.
By the way, Fred and Ginger were never really known for their
singing and neither was Cyd Charisse. Ginger went on to
become a terrific non-dancing actress. Her lack of ballet
training shows but who else had it in the
1930s? Certainly not Ruby Keeler nor Joan
Crawford - both awkward dancers at the time of Fred/Ginger. Ginger was
better than they but Cyd Charisse, who would be much
better, was just a pre-teen at that
time. I just wanted to clarify that "skin/hair
color" had absolutely nothing to do with it. They
danced in different eras and in worlds entirely different but
they are all memorable.
Irene Jankowski
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Hi Ron
I'd like to warmly thank everyone for the all the birthday wishes,
cards and overall gestures of friendship I received at Michael's on
July 2. A very special thank you to all the great guys who
participated in my birthday dance - you were all fabulous
partners; to Mark for always playing a song - two he
knows I love; to Ron for acknowledging my birthday in DanceTalk year
after year (amongst the hundreds he tracks every week); to Scott and
Fred for their expert photography; and last, but not least, to
Terri my very, very good friend, who made all the
arrangements for the party and convinced me to celebrate at
Michael's that night. I am blessed to know
you all. Love, Susan
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By the way Ron,.....my student Frankie is only 19 years old and loves
the hustle the way we do it and teach it nowadays. Frankie has only
been learning our hustle for 8 months and he placed in all of his comps
at Discoamerica. His sister Rosa (21 years old) is going to be
something special in a couple of years. They both love our style of
hustle at the events. When Frankie is not practicing hustle - taking
classes he's on hi I-POD listening to new club style music, hip-hop,
regaetton and salsa,......I think that's very cool. He's a normal young
guy that just happens to be in love with our hustle. They will be
competing at the "Big Apple Comps" then Diane's WHDC.
I'll see you at Diane's.
Jaime
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Hi Ron, Even with several other dance events happening in NYC
and NJ, the Crossroads at Mahwah
Sheraton’s event had a great
turnout with experienced and newbie dancers. Our
Queen Bee of Hustle Diane Nardone conducted a beginners
class to get the ball rolling. After the
class Johnny O and Tom played a great California style mix and both,
yes both, dance floors quickly filled up. The DJs kept the music going
till 12:45AM. Dancers came from Poughkeepsie NY, Port
Jervis, Staten Island, NYC and the Pa
area. Diane provided a wonderful dance
demonstration calling from the audience students (Ron, Debbie, Regina,
Cathy and Gene) cheers, whistles and applause filled the ballroom as
Diane and her students strutted their stuff. Dance pro George Garcia
& is lovely wife Roesel graciously joined Diane to
complete the demonstration. Here is a sample of
feedback from the night. “Friday nights at the beginning of
the month is a great time as not much is usually going
on” “We had a great
time we came to dance the space was great, the music was great, Diane
was great and the Dancing was great, I guess all in all it was
“great”, “I have been
trying to get my husband into learning how dance and when I saw the
news about the event we and another couple came. Such a nice group of
people friendly, helpfully and my husband said damn those people are
really good dancers. I really learned something from the lesson and
felt confident enough to practice what was taught”
The Sheraton is planning to have its next event after Labor Day so keep
watching Ron’s Newsletter for updates. We would
like to thank all of those you came out to support the event and am
glad you all had a wonderful time. Any day that you can dance
is a good day.
Thanks, George McMahon
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Happy Birthday wishes to Melissa
Walker, Nancy Merle, Punkin Habet, Jeff
Gessner, Nina Rosado, Paige Shoyer,
Loriann Greenhouse, George Azpura, Roma Moon,
Gregory Harrison, Manny "Gizmo" Alvarez, Paula
Bove/Edgar, Giant Gene, Al Schmidt
and Judy Smith.
Congratulations to Shana and the Society Hill Dance Academy.
They are opening a second dance studio - SHDA West, in Manayunk, Pa. at
Beat Street Station, just one block off of Main
Street. Stay tuned for updates.
What a weekend. Discoamerica was the bomb. An
incredible weekend of entertainment surpassing all expectations.
Congratulations to co-directors Donna Boyle and Joyce Szilli. See the
wrap up below.
This Christmas look out for the motion picture Bedtime Stories, with
choreography by Adam Shankman (Hairspray and Stuck
On You) featuring Adam Sandler, Dana Goodman, Keri Russel and dance
pros Lacy Schwimmer and Travis.
Don't miss the premier of the newest dance social, Dancing At
the Cross Roads, this Friday, July 11th, at the Sheraton
Mahwah Crossroad Hotel Grand Ballroom - 1 International Blvd, Route 17
North, Mahwah New Jersey see details below.
Lori Brizzi has extended the early bird price package for the 4th
Annual New York Hustle Congress. The
prices do go up next week. The hotel is sold out and the group rate
almost gone so reserve your room at 1-800 Hilton and mention code SAL
for the group rate immediately. http://www.nyhustlecongress.com
Nicky Siano, the legendary DJ will retire on his
55th birthday, March 2010, just 17 months away. He performs all over
the world...best known from the Gallery in NYC and helping to launch
the careers of so many artists.
Here is the pick of the week from DJ Fancy, "We
Break The Dawn" by Michelle Williams of "Destiny's Child" fame. This is
her new single.
It will be a high kicking weekend at The Big Apple Country
Dance Festival, the party takes place at the Renaissance
Newark see all the details at
http://bigapplecountrydance.com/
Did you catch Raul Santiago, on "So You Think You
Can Dance," he was assisting choreographer and friend Alex DaSilva.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the Mediterranean
Dance Cruise. Read all about it below.
Make it a great week,
Ron
Mediterranean Dance Cruise
There comes a point in life when you decide its time to
create memories. There is no better way then to gather your loved ones,
close friends - family and sail on the incredible Queen Victoria. This
is bound to be an unbelievable journey that will be the topic of
discussions for years to come. You will vacation for 12 wonderful days
starting your trip in Athens which will include stops in Volos, Greece
– Dikili, Istanbul, & Kusadasi Turkey, Port Said
& Alexandria Egypt - Valetta in Malta - Messina
Naples and ending in Rome, Italy. Imagine the history and beauty you
will capture. The sites will be breath taking. This is a once
in a life time event. The trip begins on November 17th thru November
29th of 2008. The rates start at approximately $2200 for the cruise,
prior Cunard guests may get better rates. Please call now for the
lowest rates, but don't wait. The level of interest is high.
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. For the ultimate time to create special memories.
Discoamerica ( the highlights )
On July 4th the country celebrated 232 years of independence.
Philadelphia, the first capital of the United states, is also the home
of the longest running dance event, dedicated to hustle dancing.
Discoamerica celebrated its 10th anniversary in grand style. Organizers
Donna Boyle and Joyce Szili created plenty of fireworks on the dance
floor. With so many surprises....many old friends returned to celebrate
the 10 year anniversary. Many dance couples came back to encore
previous performances. Hustle pioneer Arte Phillips was honored for his
longevity in the dance world and for all of his contributions, the
"Life Time Achievement Award" was bestowed on him. Pre dinner
festivities featured the return of some of the best acts over the years
* a performance from "Dancing With the Stars" Brian Fortuna, along with
his mother, Ballroom pro, Sandra Fortuna, *an exciting
acrobatic exhibition by David Paris and Zoë, *a high
energy show by Eli Torres and Yen Dorado dancing their ESPN world Salsa
number, *Donna Boyle and Jose Gonzales demonstrating a
classic hustle. The dinner show honored the past 10 years. A
tribute created by choreographer Arte Phillips. The show reflected back
on previous shows featureing Loriann Greenhouse &
Kelvin Roche, Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich, Wendy &
Wajih Dalal and the cast: Patty McConnell, Elizabeth Darchi, Angela
McCabe, Stephanie Risser, Carolina Almont, Joey Commentucci, Joe
Kernan, Louie Orlando, Jose Gonzales, Steve Neeren and Billy Marti,
The fireworks shined brightly on the dance floor along with Andre
Phelps, Bobby Morales, Lori Brizzi, Steve Neeren, Brian Gallagher,
Silvana Gallagher, Wingo Hom, DJ Mark, Diane Nardone, Angela McCabe,
Dara Patrusky, Barry Durand, George Garcia, Billy Marti, Wendy
& Wajih Dalal, Nino Torre, Joey Commentucci, Etti Kurtz, Mark
Sokowski, Elizabeth Darchi, Louie Orlando, Tony &
Shawn Nguyen, Carlo DeJesus, Jose Gonzales, Danny McGee,
Jamison Kilburn, Joe Kerner, Stephanie Risser, Ginny Carey, Roberto
Pagan, Carolina Almont, Loriann Greenhouse and Kelvin Roche, DJ Mark,
Rosa Paredes, David Padilla, Robert Ortiz, Tariq Brown,
Joanne "Fox" Piazza, Jessie Casendino, Erika Smith, Anita
Giacone, Scott Michielli, Michael Leyden, Elizabeth Craner, Mary
Keegan, Evie Hoover, Trisha Caballero, Walter Levy, Kathy Young, Jamie
Serna & Jerise, Lisa Sands, Bill Pouter, Pat McDonnell, Terri
Murphy........
Winners of the Book Ends competition were: (girls) Silvana Gallagher
and Stephanie Risser and (boys) Tariq Brown and Mr Anthony,
The traditional Philly Freeze was won by Sal and Wendy Dalal.
It was a wonderful weekend that will have folks marking their calendars
now, for next years event.
Here are some of this years results. For the complete list, visit the
official website, http://www.discoamerica.com
Just Hustle Novice
1) Raymond Fabrisio & Michele Moyer
2) Mike Reher & Audrey Rigsbee
3) Gerald Marcus & Linda Marcus
Just Hustle Intermediate
1) Ricardo Villa & Sammy Shecter
2) Phil Dixon & Linda Marcus
3) Frank Paredes & Joan Matera
Just Hustle Advanced
1) Jesse Castenda & Erica Smith
2) Jack Cieka & Danielle Odhner
3) Scott Michielli & Elizabeth Craner
Classic Hustle
1) Joel Halsband & Mary Ellen Hood
2) Ricardo Villa & Sammy Shecter
Pro Just Hustle
1) Wajih & Wendy Dalal
2) Joe Kerner & Stephanie Risser
3) Daniel McGee & Ginny Carey
Female & Male Jack & Jill
Pro - Am Hustle (individual winners)
Novice
1) Sara Jones Michael Couris
2) Judy Smith Bryan Toder
3) Stacy Sansevenino Daryl
Pollansky
Intermediate
1) Joanne
Piazza
Ricardo Villa
2) Eileen
Erlich
Phil Dixon
3) Angelique Zuccolo
Patrick Stewart
Advanced
1) Cindy
Lehning
Michael Leyden
2) Erica
Smith
Patrick Stewart
3) Mihoko Ninomiya Jack Cieka
Pro - Am 3 Dance Competition
1) Tybaldt Ulrich & Sammy Shecter
2) George & Roscel Garcia
3) Wingo Hom & Erica Smith
Professional Dance Off
1) Wajih & Wendy Dalal
2) Daniel McGee & Ginny Carey
3) Roberto Pagan & Rosa Paredes
Professional 3 Dance Competition
1) Roberto Pagan & Rosa Paredes
2) George Garcia & Diane Nardone
3) Carlo DeJesus & Lori Brizzi
Professional Invitational Jack & Jill Hustle
1) Wajih & Wendy Dalal
2) Brian Gallagher & Lori Brizzi
3) Louie Orlando & Elizabeth Darchi
July 14, 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.
Jul 15, Tues - NY - IBBG, "The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party" Spacious
Dance Floor, celebrating Diana Gonzalez's Birthday. Lina will be
bringing Cake DJ Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle
with a dash of Latin & WCS hosted by Doreen. 50/50 Raffle
& door prizes. 1100 Stewart Ave. Garden City, Exit M3W off
Meadowbrook 9 PM. Only $8
July 15, 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
July 16, Wed - Pa - Michael's Cafe, 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. Next week we celebrate
Danielle Odhner birthday. Come join the fun. Street Road in Bensalem
July 16, 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, With everyone's favorite, DJ Bobby Morales 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.
July 16, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday! mostly WCS
with a little Shag, NC2 and Country 2. JACK & JILL contest
tonight! No entry fee - prizes! $5. Free parking. Snacks. Atrium,
Pennsauken, NJ. http://www.robandsheiladance.com
July 20 - 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
July 17 - 20 Miami Dance Magic, Miami Hyatt Regency Hosted
by Debbie Lynn, first annual event. West Coast Swing, Hustle and Salsa.
Triple- Threat competition, Showtime Contest, WCS & Hustle
Strictly, Pro/Am and Jack & Jill's. Skippy Blair Summer
Intensive. Workshops and continual social dancing. Two
ballrooms. Debra Lynn (954) 270 - 0232 e mail -
MiamiDanceMagic@aol.com http://www.CoastalDanceConnection.com
July 17, Thurs - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE'S,!! 170
Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM
to 11:30PM, Great Show, 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 Available, Admission $14, call Louis
(516) 819 - 9016. EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
July 18, Fri - NJ - World Hustle Dance Championships
Pre-Party, 8:00 to 9:00 Hustle Lesson with Diane K Nardone,
9:00 to 1:00 Social Mixer. (Hustle Swing Salsa Country Ballroom) with
DJ Dave Muzii, Cash Bar, New Admission: Only $15.00 Jack n Jill Dance
Competitions, Raffles, Coffee N lite refreshments, for info Diane at
201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net - visit our website http://www.dkndance.com
July 18, Fri - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society
presents a Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance 5th Anniversary Celebration at
the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill
Road, Princeton. Beg. ECS lesson with Mike Davis 7:30 PM. Swing dancing
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM. No partner needed. $11 - $8 students with
ID. http://www.centraljerseydance.org.
609-945-1883 - swing@jerseyjumpers.org.
July 18, Fri - NJ - Salsa / Hustle night, 9PM - 1AM,
hosted by Eduardo Costa w/CostasMusicEntertainment with the Atomic
Salsa band. Hustle music by DJ MC @ Mona Lisa Restaurant, 157 East
Westfield Ave in Roselle Park, Info call Eduardo (908) 416-6184. Free
admission before 9PM - with dinner. $10 after 9PM.
July 18, Fri - NJ - The Watermelon Dance!
The Del Val Shag & Swing Club's monthly dance. Mostly Shag
& WCS but we'll add in a little NC2, etc.here. $8 members; $11
non members. Everyone welcome. Free parking. http://www.delvalshag.org
July 18, 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 - 561-495-7571
July 19, Sat - Pa - California Mix @ Vai Dance Studio,
801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, http://www.vaidance.com.
It's the night for Hustle & WC Swing w/ a splash of Country
2-Step, Salsa, Cha Cha, and more. The most contemporary mix
with a classic twist. Don't miss out on this one! 7:30 Free
Lesson w/Silvana Gallagher and an 8:30 Dance Party.
Refreshments are included. $12.00 at the door.
July 19, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle's "SATURDAY
NIGHT SPECIAL". 3 DJ's, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ NELSON 'Paradise'
ROMAN-Hustle, DJ FRANKLIN AYALA-Latin, DJ MARK-Ballroom (Tango,Swing)
$15 includes free class either hustle, latin - ballroom 8-9pm &
Dancing 9pm-1am.Cash Bar. CLUB 412, 412 8th Ave bet. W30/31,4th Fl. 516
728-6101 http://www.loribrizzi.com
- loribrizzi@aol.com
July 20, Sun - Pa - Dance Party with Donna Boyle, at
the Holiday Inn Fort Washington , 7pm oldies , swing , hustle and latin
, 432 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Washington, DJ DONNA BOYLE playing your
dance favorites, Dress Code: Dressy/Business
Casual/Fashionable! More info http://www.donnaboyle.com/
July 20, Sun - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at
DEER PARK V.F.W 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI,
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 Available, $13, call Louis
for info (516) 819 - 9016
July 22, 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
July 23, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday! mostly WCS
with a little Shag, NC2 and Country 2. $5. Free parking. Snacks.
Atrium, Pennsauken, NJ.http://www.robandsheiladance.com
July 24 - 27 World Hustle Dance Championships The
8th Annual hustle competition returns to East Brunswick New Jersey.
Host Diane Nardone brings hustle, Swing, Salsa, Ballroom and country to
the Hilton East Brunswick, Three Tower Center Boulevard, East
Brunswick. Lots of great workshops, competitions, a FABULOUS
dinner/show and much more! Vendors will be available
throughout the entire event! Visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com
for regular updates and to register on-line!
July 25, Fri - NJ - NEW!!! SWING CITY MIX !!
Rob, Sheila & Sascha join up for a fun night of
SWING!! 30 min beginner lesson + 30 minute Intermediate
lessons - 2 Dances. WCS mix room and Lindy Mix room! Dance
Jam @ 10:30 ish! $15 Ticket to Ride compliments Rob and Sheila for one
lucky winner. Free parking! Check it out! $12 per person . http://www.robandsheiladance.com
July 26, Sat - Pa - NO Salsa Rendezvous ,
on Summer Break, Returns Sept 6th, @ Vai Dance Studio, 801
West Chester Pike, Havertown, http://www.vaidance.com
July 26, Sat - NJ - Highland Park, Hosted by Marc
Liebeskind, Ballroom-Latin Dance Social with International Rumba
Workshop with Brian Thompson, Workshop 5:00 to 7:10, Social 7:30 to
11:30 , $15 for Workshop and Social - $12 students, $10 for Workshop -
Social separately., IM Gallery, 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park,
NJ. http://hpds.webhop.org/events,
201-320-9176, hpds@optonline.net
July 26, 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. SAMBA Dance Lesson starting 8:30pm. Great Show!! State
of the art sound system, AC, Door Prizes, Admission $15, call Louis at
(516) 819 - 9016
July 29, 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
July 31 - Aug. 3 Swing Fling Hilton
Washington Dulles, DC Area. 17th Annual Swing and Hustle
event, NASDE Competition, WSDC Jack & Jill Competition, Over
$12,000 in Prizes, 4 Large Dance Floors, Famous "Lobby" Dance Floor,
Over 40 dance workshops, WCS, Hustle, Lindy, Hand Dance, Plenty of Open
dancing because of various floors, Top Teachers & Judges in the
world $90 special room rate, Swing & Hustle Pro Am competition,
1-800 -Hiltons, Ask for the $90 Swing Fling rate Event
Director: Barry Durand visit http://barrydurand.com/swingfling/
Aug 1, Fri - Pa - Dance Party with Donna Boyle,
Holiday Inn, 432 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Washington, Complimentary
appetizers and drink specials 6:30 pm , Music starts at 8:00 pm; $10
Dance Lesson at 8:15 pm DJ DONNA BOYLE playing your dance
favorites, Dress Code: Dressy/Business Casual/Fashionable!
More info at http://www.donnaboyle.com/
Aug 1, Fri - Pa - Ballroom Extravaganza @
Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, http://www.vaidance.com.
The best of Ballroom and Latin music from contemporary to classic;
Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Tango, EC Swing, and
more. 7:30 PM begins the free Lesson w/ Silvana and an 8:30
Dance Party. Refreshments are included. $12.00 at the door.
Aug 2, Sat - NY - 7th year Anniversary Dance @ The Dance Zone -Enjoy an evening
of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James
& Karen Lupo
Show TBA
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
Aug 2, Sat - NJ - No Name California Mix Dance,
Country Two Step basics lesson by Carol Feldman at the Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, lesson at
7:30 p.m. Open dancing WCS, ECS, Ballroom, Latin, Night Club Two Step,
Hustle and more featuring Genesis 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. $12. http://www.centraljerseydance.org.
noname@centraljerseydance.org - 609-945-1883.
Aug 8, 9 & 10 - Mario "Swing Daddy" visits the Del Val area! Rob and Sheila
Dance bring Mario in for workshops and Got Swing? More info coming
soon. Save the DATE!! Rob and Sheila Rob: 609-519-0793 - 856-858-6753
Sheila: bpurkey@yahoo.com Rob: djrob01@comcast.net http://www.robandsheiladance.com Aug 8, Fri - Pa - Ballroom Extravaganza
@ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA,
http://www.vaidance.com. The best of Ballroom and Latin music
from contemporary to classic; Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba,
Tango, EC Swing, and more. 7:30 PM begins the free Lesson w/
Silvana and an 8:30 Dance Party. Refreshments are included.
$12.00 at the door.
Aug 16, Sat - NJ - Dance At The Ranch, A
great mix of Hustle, West Coast Swing, Latin and Salsa,
7:30p.m. to 1:30 a.m, Spinning W Ranch (Wendy Lippincott) N.J. Food as
well as wine and mixers will be available. R.S.V.P.'s and directions:
spinningw@aol.com $15.00 donation 266
Hartford Rd. Medford,
Aug 16, Sat - Pa - California Mix @ Vai
Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA,
http://www.vaidance.com. It's the night for Hustle &
WC Swing w/ a splash of Country 2-Step, Salsa, Cha Cha, and
more. The most contemporary mix with a classic
twist. Don't miss out on this one! 7:30 Free Lesson w/Silvana
and an 8:30 Dance Party. Refreshments are included. $12.00 at
the door.
AUG 14-18 Grand Pacific Dance
Championships, San Jose California. A new dance
event hosted by Billy Fajardo, Raul Ante and Debra Hampton. The
Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, Rooms will be
available at the rate of $105.00 per night. Reservations will
be accepted starting this May 18th. phone 408-453-4000, fax
408-437-2898 toll free 1-800-222-TREE http://www.doubletreesanjose.com
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
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/
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