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April 2006
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DanceTalk * 4-25-06
Happy Birthday wishes to Leroy Rathcamp, Carolyn Grimaldi, John Crescione, Carmen Wright, Jean DelPrado, Alysa Haas, Wendy Lippincott, Jason Richman, Ariana Young and Sheri Barnes.
Our condolences to the friends and family of Fred Gold. He was only 47 years old and passed away in his sleep. Fred was an avid dancer and extremely popular in the Florida area. He will be missed.
This Friday evening, April 28th, prior to the Funky Friday? Hustle party at Soho Dance Studio in Manhattan, Artie Phillips will be teaching 2 hustle workshops. The 1st will be a beginr/interm. class (7:30 “ 8:30), followed by interm/advanced from 8:30 “ 9:30. Each workshop is $30 which includes admission to the Hustle party that follows. Reserve your spot by calling Soho Dance Studio at (212) 226-6767 or online at http://www.sohodancestudio.com
Congratulations to dance champions Luis and Maryann Rosa. They sent in an audition DVD of their recent choreography and were selected to appear on the Christina Show. The television show is looking for professional dance couples that have dual careers. They fly out to tape the show this week. We wish them good luck.
Check out the 19th annual Easterns Dance Championships coming to the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport May 11 -14th, 2006. This is where Swing, Hustle, Country and Line Dancers join forces. Great staff and dance instructors, see details below and visit the website at http://www.danceeasterns.com/
The ABC network will host their own "Junior Dancing with the Stars" segment which will feature young would-be dancers aged 10 to 14 on the "Good Morning America" show, during the first week of May.
Check out the new members and pictures on the Hustle Hall Of Fame, please visit the website http://www.HustleHallofFame.com/
Please check out all the great dance competitions & conventions below. If your flying, book your flight now before airfares go up. You don't want to be left out.
Next week, we take a look back over the last six years as DanceTalk® celebrates their 6th year anniversary.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Soho Dance Studios, read all about this weeks special dance event in Manhattan. http://www.sohodancestudio.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
Relay For Life
(Dance and show your support for cancer victims)
This Friday evening, April 28th, come and join your fellow dancers at the Funky Friday? Hustle party at Soho Dance Studio in NYC as they help support the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life? Celebration of Hope, which takes place Saturday, April 29th at Shea Stadium. The event is a festive gathering of supporters with music, fun, entertainment and activities that take place right on the field at Shea Stadium. This amazing fundraiser, in its 2nd year which helps support research and programs, culminates with an unforgettable candle lighting ceremony at Sundown. Rosann Levy, Co-founder of Soho Dance and a team leader, invites you to come down Friday night and enjoy the music of legendary resident DJ Bobby Morales, while asking your support for this special event that honors the survivors of Cancer and remembers those who have been taken from us too soon by this dreaded disease. Born and raised in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, DJ Bobby Morales has been spinning music since 1975. Recognized as one of the finest and most knowledgeable classic Disc jockeys in the USA, Bobby is on hand to lend his support for those in need. No stranger to fund raising and helping those in need, Bobby puts his DJ talents to work. Back in the day, Bobby was schooled by DJ Danny Flores. He learned the intricate process of mixing records. As he began to excel as a DJ, Bobby also built his dance repertoire. Whether he is tearing up a hustle or Salsa dance, Bobby has a true feel and ear for the music and what drives the dancers. Come out and dance for The American Cancer Society and experience the rhythmic sounds of Bobby as he puts his 30 years of skills to work. If you are interested in registering for the Shea event with the Soho team for a tax-deductible donation of only $20, forms will be available that night. You can also sponsor a candle in a loved ones name that will be part of the candle lighting ceremony for only $10. For more info, feel free to contact Rosann at Soho Dance or the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or online at http://www.acsevents.org/relay/ny/sheastadium. We hope to see you all there to support a great night of dancing and unity.
Dance Bands
This summer, it looks like we'll see gasoline topple 3 dollars a gallon.
But not everything has gone up. Did you ever wonder what it would cost to hire a popular dance bands from the disco era? In fact, did you ever wonder who is still around.... what groups are still performing and at what rate? Well, its time to get out the Bar-B-Q and fill the pool. If your planning a shin dig....check out the rates below for some of the hottest bands and performers from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Maybe now is the time to throw that party!
Anita Ward $3,500 "Ring My Bell"
BT Express $4,000 - $8,500 "Do It Til You're Satisfied"
C&C Music Factory/The Weather Girls/Blackbox $7,000 "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance)" "It's Raining Men"
Carl Douglas $3,500 "Kung Fu Fighting"
Cece Peniston $4,500 "Finally" "We Got A Love Thang".
Cheryl Lynn $12,500 . "Got To Be Real"
Evelyn "Champagne" King $6,500 "Shame"
Expose $8,500. "Let The Music Play"
France Joli $3,500-$5,000. "Come To Me"
George McCrae $3,500 "Rock Your Baby"
Gloria Gaynor $20,000 "I Will Survive"
The Gibson Brothers $3,500. "Cuba"
Heatwave $12,500 . "Always and Forever"
Jackie Moore $4,000. "This Time Baby"
The Manhattans $8,000 - $15,000. "Kiss and Say Goodbye" "Shining Star"
Maxine Nightingale 3,000-5,000 "Lead Me On" "Right Back Where We Started From"
Musique $4,000. "Keep On Jumpin"
Patrick Hernandez $4,000. "Born To Be Alive"
Peaches And Herb $7,500 "Reunited"
Rose Royce $5,500 "Car Wash", "Love Don't Live Here Anymore"
Shannon $4,000 "Let The Music Play" "Give Me Tonight".
Sister Sledge $12,500 "We Are Family"
Stacey Q $4,000 "Two of Hearts"
The Stylistics $12,500 "Betcha By Golly Wow" "You Are Everything"
Taste Of Honey $5,000 "Boogie Oogie Oogie" "Sukiyaki".
Tavares $7,500 - $10,000 "Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel"
Thelma Houston $6,000 "Don't Leave Me This Way"
The Three Degrees $5,000 "When Will I See You Again"
Village People $35,000 "YMCA"
Viola Wills $2,500 "Gonna Get Along Without You."
Yvonne Elliman $4,000 - $7,500 "If I Can't Have You"
DanceTalk * 4-18-06
Happy Birthday wishes to Doreen Druch, Sonya Sammovich, Theo Stafford, Celeste Pfefferle, Tom Roberts, Ted Dormoi, Ron Rochester and Christopher Hemmer.
The music biz has lost another star, June Pointer the youngest sister of the legendary Pointer Sisters. Best known for the hits, "I'm so Excited", "Fire" and "Slow hand", she had been hospitalized since February. She died in the arms of her brothers and sisters. She was only 52.
View some of the great photos from this years Philly Dance Festival 2006 hosted by Sandi and Andy Fortuna - http://voytilla.com/joe/gallery/displayimage.php?
Simon Cowell of American Idol fame is producing a new reality "talent" show for NBC. It will feature singers, dancers etc...Stay tuned.
On the 29th of April, as every year since 1982, World Dance Day will be celebrated all over the world by the international community of dancers and dance enthusiasts.
Week number 4 is in the books, Zachary's $10,000 Dance Contest. First place went to Ron Rochester & Cat Tito, 2nd Roselle Maiorana & Frank Horwath, 3rd Loive the dancing machine - Tracy. The judges were Judy Van Dyke, Chuck Fetta, Louis Del Prete & Anna Marie Bifulco. The party continue this Friday night.
Millennium Hustle is turning four years old. Congratulations to Lori Brizzi on this event which has been dancing strong. This May, her event will be celebrating its 4th year anniversary. Stay tuned for more details.
Coming soon, Dirty Dancing the reality show. Shooting this May in Simi Valley California, the show will cast 6 male dancers (Patrick Swayze type) with 18 females (baby type) working with celebrity choreographers with maybe a little romance in between. Stay tuned.
Partial results from IHSC in Miami,
Van McCoy Professional
1st Kevin & Lori Ann
2nd Keith Gussoni & Celestine Pfefferle
3rd Raye Avery & Irene Griffin
Van McCoy Amateur
1st Wajih & Wendy Dalal
Professional Just Hustle
1st Kevin & Lori Ann Greenhouse
2nd Shay & Michelle Dixon
3rd Keith Gussoni & Celestine Pfefferle
World Pro-Am Hustle
1st Place Arte Phillips & Georgina Madera
Pro Am Theater Arts
1st Judy Sparacio and Murray Phillips
Pro Am Just Hustle
1st Chris Bates and Trisha Caballero
John Luchese award of achievement
Susan Marolda.
IHDA Top Female Professional Competitor
Irene Griffin
This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Discoamerica. Check out all the details below for the 8th Annual event, this spring in Atlantic City.
Make it a great week,
Ron
Discoamerica 2006
In its eighth year, Discoamerica is back with improvements and changes from last year based on your responses. Getting back to the basics is important to Discoamerica's attendees which means dancing, dancing, dancing. Your input has helped. Organizer, Donna Boyle has selected a new site for this year's event and made some administrative, event and registration modifications which will help facilitate a smoother, more organized dance weekend. Some of the requests you asked for included - Free parking, hotel rooms & dancing under one roof, Dancing until dawn without having to leave the site, a room dedicated to dancing throughout the whole day, better organized registration process, post the winners of the comps before the end of the weekend event.
This year's event will be at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center on Friday, June 30 - July 2, 2006. in Atlantic City. The hotel is located minutes from the world famous Boardwalk, beaches and casinos. The on-site restaurant, Dr. T's Bistro, caters to taste buds with its American-style menu. If you are interested in fine dining, Shari's Steakhouse and there is a kosher restaurant too. Full-service amenities and features include: Free airport transportation, Free weekday newspaper, Seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Discoamerica has been one of the hottest dance events of the year? workshops for all levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Professional) to learn the latest dance moves in hustle, salsa and swing from national and international dance champions. This year they have added an Introduction to hip hop/funk workshop. Here are some of the other changes you will experience: Late nite dancing is on-site til the wee hours at our new location. FREE PARKING! Video Passes - video tape your comps with a $20 pass, Awards scheduled for the same day as the competition, Dance Music played all day in our DJ room, Hotel/meal packages - New! Hotel only available through special $$-saving package incl. Sat night sit-down dinner, 2 hotel nites and all taxes & gratuities. Saturday and Sunday full breakfast is complementary! Hip Hop - Beginning & Intemed Classes, Exhibitions, Platinum, Gold and Silver Weekend and Saturday Day Passes offered
After Dinner Show and Dinner are separate. In past years there was a "Dinner Show". This year, there is a semi-formal dinner and an after dinner show. * dinner Saturday night must be reserved and paid for no later than June 15. No reservations will be accepted after this date. If you get the hotel/meal package, the dinner is already included. New vendors including hairstylist, manicurist, massage therapist, make-up artist, dance accessories and clothes and of course dance shoes! Plus more! Make appointments for your services before the event to ensure best times for your schedule. Excellent Workshops taught by the best in the nation. Invited Staff including? Ron Bess, Lori Brizzi, Bill Cameron, Elizabeth Darchi, Brian Gallagher, Silvana Gallagher, Kenny Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Keith Gussoni & Celeste Pfefferle, Jamie Josephson, Joe Kerner, Danny Mc Gee, Diane Nardone, Louis Orlando, Paul Pelicoro, Arte Phillips, Joyce Szili, DJ's - Mike Brooks, Brian Gallagher, Bobby Morales, Dave Moldover and more! Practice dance moves learned in the workshops or just have fun dancing on the ballroom floors through out the weekend! Come watch or even participate in the dance championships and competitions for cash and prizes! (IHDA sanctioned) Come for the whole weekend or join us for the exciting Saturday Night Show and social dancing! Stay for an extended July 4th weekend. Arrangements have been made to offer only a discounted hotel /meal package as below AND a discounted post-event rate of $89 a nite. Save! July 4th holiday wknd room rates will be at peak rates in AC. Our package offers the best deal in town that weekend!
Visit the website to register at http://www.discoamerica.com
Interested in helping? Write Anita at Pianoarg7@aol.com
We look forward to seeing you in Atlantic City.
Letter to the editor
Hi Ron,
I had the good fortune to be at the IHSC dinner show last Saturday to see Billy Fajardo present the John Luchese award of achievement to our friend, Sue Marolda.
It was particularly fitting that Mr. Luchese had been a mentor and an inspiration to Sue in the early days of her dance career -- a fact that I'm sure Billy and Katie realized made it more special. In accepting the award, Sue spoke with clarity and composure. Naturally, I'm sure it was difficult for her not to let the strong emotions of the moment become overwhelming, but Sue handled the challenge wonderfully. It takes a confident dancer to dance in front of a large audience, but it takes a strong person to speak eloquently before a big crowd. Sue was mentioned in a section of the IHSC program, which talked about the award and highlighted her stellar dance career. It is always impressive to see a synopsis of Sue's dance titles and credits, but what was most gratifying to me is that this was not only an opportunity to honor a very accomplished dancer, but also a good person who is a woman of intelligence, integrity and class. Congratulations, Sue.
Juan
DanceTalk * 4-11-06
We would like to share our holiday wishes with all of our readers.
Whether you observe Easter or Passover, be safe and enjoy the Holidays.
Happy birthday wishes to Judy Churchray, Tariq Brown, Eileen Bates,
Denise Hackman, and Mike Minichello.
Holidays are an important time to spend with family and loved ones. Many of our dance friends have lost special people in their lives. This can be very difficult, challenging times. Please let them know your care.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Lori Brizzi and Bobbi Petri on the loss of their father this past week. Please keep them and their families in your prayers.
A good friend to the hustle dance community in Long Island, NY passed away last week. Paul Langa, worked for the fire department and was an EMT. He was active and helped during 911 and was a volunteer with Do It Up America. He will be missed.
Condolences to Tom Banner and his family. His father passed away this past weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
On April 21st, Zachary's Night Club, in NY will be celebrating it's 23rd birthday.
Congratulation on 23 years of non stop dancing.
High five to George Velazquez, an Atlanta Newspaper has selected him as Person Of The Month based on his ability to overcome his challenges. A true role model for us all. George is a member of the Hustle Hall Of Fame. http://www.HustleHallofFame.com/
We hope you enjoy the 2006 DJ Directory. This is a listing of the best names in dance music today. Many of them are on staff at national dance competitions, conventions, radio shows and more. Print out this list for future reference.
See the complete directory below.
Later this month, New Jersey will go smoke free in restaurants and night clubs. The Paladium, Sample Rd, Margate Florida has just rolled out smoke free Wednesdays for Hustle and Latin dancing.
This years first place winner in the Van McCoy Contest held at the IHSC in Miami went to Kelvin Roach and Loriann Greenhouse. More details next week.
The Cristina Show, the #1 weekly Spanish talk show on Univision Network, seen by over 100 M people in the US & Latin America, is looking for dance couples for a show being taped April 21st 2006 in their studios in Miami, FL. Salsa to Ballroom, Tango to Swing. All couples should have regular day jobs - they must speak Spanish fluently. All costs are covered. Prepare a video one and a half minutes to audition for the show. Include name, phone numbers, age, relationship between both and occupation. Contact Mike Pena 646.418.6291 Mike@PartyForFreeNYC.com
Congratulations to this past weeks winners at the Zachary's $10,000 dance contest.
1st place winners were Maryann & Louie Rosa, 2nd place went to Roselle Maiorana & Frankie Horwath and 3rd place was Teri & Paul Martinez. Don't miss the competition this coming Friday night.
Please note, next week only - DanceTalk will go out mid week instead of on Tuesday.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Westie Weekend, taking place May 19th thru the 21st...read all about it below.
Make it a great holiday week,
Ron
2006 DJ Directory
Jim Alexander
Houston, Texas
Chayns Nightclub,
jameswalexander@earthlink.net
832 220-8024
Randy Atlas A Sound Trek
Miami Florida
Disco, Top 40, Latin
ratlas@ix.netcom.com
305-756-5037
Mike Brooks
Phila./South Jersey
70's & 80's Disco, Funk & Dance but can do all dance from 60's to todays dance & hip -hop
mbrooks1037@hotmail.com
mikebrooks.playz.it or mikebrooks/.rock.com there are NO http://wwws on these sites
609-408-3264
BILLY CARROLL
new york
house music
djbillycarroll@aol.com
http://www.billycarroll.com
212 741 5159
Jenny Costa
New York
any dance format, background in Ballroom Dance.
WKTU & XM Resident Mix Show DJ/Mirage Resident DJ,
djjenny@optonline.net
http://www.DJJENNYCOSTA.COM and you can also contact me through KTU's website http://www.ktu.com under Air Staff, under Resident
DJ Dennis
Totowa, NJ
hustle, WCS Salsa,
http://www.djdennismusic.com
H - 973-790-6711 cell - 973-768-2168
Bob "Superman "Frione
South Windsor, CT.
Classic Dance (Disco), W.C.Swing, Latin
Bobfrione@yahoo.com
Cell 203-605-4601
BOBBY GERARD
south florida
dance classics
djbobgerard1327@aol.com
954-255-8149
Michael Gormley
Philadelphia
Oldies to Hip-Hop
mgorms@verizon.net
215-742-1383
Rene Hewitt
Jersey City NJ
House, Classics
DJ Rene Hewitt@aol.com
http://www.renehewitt.com
( 201) 714 - 4852
Mark James
NY & LI
Dance, all styles + Dance shows Latin, salsa, Lift work w/ Karen Lupo
dannsirs@yahoo.com
http://www.ultimatedancezone.com
516.835.9996
Dave Lach
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hustle, Salsa, Swing, Latin and Smooth Ballroom, Merengue, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, House, Top 40, Classic Rock, Motown, Oldies, Country
DaveLach1@Netzero.com
(616) 942-8580 (616) 915-3144
Barry Lederer
New York
Classic Disco, electonica
Barry254@msn.com
212 460 9281
Dave Moldover
Washington DC
Dance, all styles
Dave@dancejamproductions.com
http://www.dancejamproductions.com
301.330.7708
Bobby Morales
New York, NY
New and Classic Hustle and Salsa (cd's available)
Djbobbymo@aol.com
Home: (212) 927-7339
Cell: (347) 524-5315
David A. Muzii
Westfield, NJ
Swing ~ Hustle ~ Country ~ Ballroom ~ Latin
Specializing in music for your social mixer or competition weekend
dmuzii@comcast.net
908.232.1228
Steve Neeren
New York
West Coast Swing, Hustle, California Mix, Country
djwcswing@nyc.rr.com
212-586-3849
Erik Novoa
CT, NY (also MA, PA and NJ)
West Coast Swing, Blues, Classic Hustle and Contemporary Hustle
SwingShoes@aol.com
917-414-3105
Johnny O Ortiz
Lyndhurst, NJ
Classic and progressive dance music
djjohnnyo@hotmail.com
Yahu Pawul
Ruda Sl - Poland
R&B, Soul, Funky, classic Disco
yahu@stk.net.pl
http://www.djsportal.com/en/index.php
deejay advertise http://www.djsportal.com/en/blackdance/
if anyone interested - I can send my demo CD's
+48 32 7716971
JOHNNY ROCKS
New York
All Styles (classics, club, house, freestyle)
JohnnyRocksRemix@aol.com
http://www.JohnnyRocks.com
212-946-5105
Mark Routzahn "DJ Mark"
Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas
nightclub and private affairs, weddings, birthday parties, holiday parties,
classic and contemporary hustle music, Latin, swing, and ballroom.
DJMARK@comcast.net
215-579-8771
Philip Santos / The Specialists Entertainment, Inc.
New Jersey
All Types / Private and Club Functions
philipsantos@optonline.net
http://www.specialistsent.com
201 962 2430
DJ Suede
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Classic's and House.
Mastermaterial@aol.com,
646-750-2624.
DJ ALLAN SURDI
city- union, new jersey
type of music played - early 70's disco, rare grooves, & 80's freestlye/club/house music.
24 years experience, 3 turntable specialist.
email - djalsurdi67@aol.com
web site - under construction
908- 688-1869
Nino Torre - The Midnight Music Co.
NYC, Richmond, VA
Hustle, Latin, House, Top 40, Hip Hop, R&B, 50s, 60s and more.
NYC Radio, Special Events, Dance Conventions, Hustle Cruise, Clubs, Social Events (Wedding, Sweet 16, Bar Mitzvah, etc.)
(NYC) 718-376-6483 “ (VA) 804-771-9760
DJNTorre@earthlink.net
John Vicino - DJ Johnny V
West Babylon, NY
Hustle...Salsa...WCS..Club
Email...djjohnnyv2@aol.com
http://www.djjohnnyv.com
631-587-1883.......516-220-3845
Westie Weekend
She is back. She turned it up last year and returns May 19th to the 21st to re-energize the Philly/NJ dancers. National Champion Jennifer Lyons will be sprinkling her magic over an exciting weekend of workshops, great fun and dancing. Winner of the 2005 US Open Dance Championship Invitational Jack & Jill, Jennifer has accumulated a list of awards and titles in the world of swing, which explains why she is known as "Doctor Dance,".....credited with the gift and ability to spot areas of needed improvement in her students. As a champion level dancer, teacher, judge and competitor, Jen has accumulated some incredible credentials:
1st ALL STARS Summer Hummer 2005, 1st BOSTON TEA PARTY 2005
1st America's Classic 2004, 1st WHDC Strictly Swing 2004, 1st Indy Swing 2003
2nd Palm Springs New Year's 2005, 2nd WHDC J&J 2004, 2nd MAD JAM 2004
2nd Boston Tea Party 2003, 2nd Swingin' New England 2002.........
Sign up early for workshops and guarantee yourself a spot - they are filling up fast! These workshops are a must for improving your dance skills and they WILL sell out.
Friday, May 19th at The Atrium Studio, Rt. 130, Pennsauken, NJ - 8:00-9:00 WCS Workshop with Jen; Then from 9:00-1:00 - the dynamic due of DJs Rob and Brian play their best mix for a great night of dancing. On Saturday, May 20th -WCS Intensive and two more workshops at The Haddonfield School of Dance, Crystal Lake Ave, Haddonfield, NJ - Jennifer offers the first 2 hour intensive workshop in the area from 1:00 to 3:00 and adds on two more one hour workshops (3:15-4:15 and 4:30-5:30). Class size will be limited for the Saturday workshops and are already half full. All privates are booked...let then know if you want to get on the waiting list. We are offering a fantastic special package deal on this one - purchase in advance (up to the beginning of the first workshop on Friday night) and get the entire package including 5 GREAT workshops and the dance for only $70. For more price breakdowns, times, locations, hotels in the area, directions and more see our website at http://www.homestead.com/robandsheila . You won't want to miss this dance filled weekend - all right here in the Philly/South Jersey area. If you're coming from out of town/state....we've included the contact info for a few local hotel/motels that are all within a 15 minute drive of the dance and workshops. The Philly/S.Jersey area is a great place to visit with lots of interesting things to do and places to see.
For more details call or visit: Rob and Sheila PH - 856-858-6753, C - 609-519-0078 Sheila, C - 609-519-0793 Rob bpurkey@yahoo.com Sheila
djrob01@comcast.net Rob
http://www.homestead.com/robandsheila
Letters To The Editor
After several years of declining health, Anthony Brizzi, father of Lori Brizzi and Bobbi Petri (Barbara Brizzi) succumbed to complications from lymphoma on Monday, April 3rd, 2006. His greatest challenge was, unrelated to his lymphoma, the onset on Macular Degeneration during his later years. The Brizzi family takes comfort in your warm thoughts and wishes, and requests that in lieu of Mass cards, flowers, baskets of fruit, etc., that you consider a token donation to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation @ PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515. Thanks to all who have shared their love and support during their family's time of grief.
Click here for info about the AMDF: American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Click here to donate by mail or email: AMDF Memorial Gift
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I'd like to comment on Michael Couris' letter to you. I am a dancer from "back in the day", and started coming out to hustle again over 2 years ago. About a year and a half ago I started dancing WCS. Michael is right on the money. It was tough to come out knowing no one, but the love of dance is strong. I'm an outgoing sales type A person, and pressing the flesh is in my nature, but for a more reserved person I would have to think the task could be agonizing, to get into the swing of things.
What strikes me the most is the way I was treated at Matty T's on Long Island when I started WCS. I walked in the door knowing no one, and was immediately partnered up with an experienced dancer for the lesson. Everyone danced with me, although I was a rank beginner, and everyone was friendly. I kept saying I'm a beginner, and they helped me along. People were gracious and friendly. It's made Matty's my favorite all time place to dance, and humbled me about giving back to beginners. I have grown over the last two years in my dancing because I was able to "dance up", both in WCS and hustle, and because I had the aptitude to catch on. When I return the favor, I get more good partners to dance with, and more friends. For a few dances with beginners, I have made my dance world a better, nicer, friendlier place to be, and people don't forget that kind of generosity.
Lisa
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Hey Ron,
I want to thank Vivian, Sue Spence, Ami, Mike Guidioso, Donna Boyle and All others who sang and did a birthday dance for me (in spite of my foot) and of course Dj Mark always spins cool music,
thanks again too All,
DJ/Ken Giovanni Arditi
DanceTalk * 4-4-06
Happy Birthday wishes to Tom Banner, Lisa Abelson, Cheryl Highwarden, Lisa Rabinowitz, Disco Dave Sarul, Kerri Bicking and Bruce Levy.
Singer performer Carol Douglas celebrates her birthday this week. A New Jersey resident, she is best known for her hits Doctors Orders and Midnight Love Affair.
Congratulations to Kathy Young. On March 28, 2006 Ariana's adoption was finalized. Her two year old daughter is now officially Ariana Young.
Get to the IBBG Club early starting this Tuesday, April 4th - WCS Lessons with "Cosmo" Joe Giovinazzi. WCS Basics 7:30 -8:00 PM, Open dancing, followed by WCS Intermediate/Advanced @ 8:30 - 9:00 PM Followed by the regular Hustle night party. $10 admission $15 combination rate includes admission to Hustle party starting at 9 :00 PM
The motion picture "Take The Lead" (never follow) opens nationally this Friday. Based on the life of Pierre Dulaine (member of the Hustle Hall Of Fame). Starring Antonio Banderas and Alfre Woodard. Directed by: Liz Friedlander Visit the official Website at: http://www.taketheleadmovie.com/
Hold this date, 8th annual Hustle Swing Cruise on Costa's new Magica takes place Feb 4-11 2007 from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, St. Thomas, Catalina Island, Cas De Campo, Paradise Island and back. More details coming soon.
DanceTalk® goes out every week. If you missed an issue or want to be added to our distribution list, send us an e mail at ROWENLB22@aol.com
Week # 2 is a wrap at Zachary's $10,000 dance contest. The party and contest continues this coming Friday for the third contest. Last weeks judges were Ron Rochester, Maria, Rose Capello & the Mayor from East Meadowbrook. The winners were: 1st place - Jose Ruiz & Lyn, 2nd Rosselli, Kitty & Phil, 3rd Chris & Rob
To view all of Fred's photos from Swing Fling At Spinning W Ranch, Scott Michielli birthday, Silvana Gallaghers birthday and Ron Morrison's Birthday visit the main link and navigator thru http://fredf.fotki.com/
Good luck to all the competitors heading to IHSC in Miami or the Philly Festival this weekend. See more details below.
Congratulations to Giny Rae as she celebrates the Grand Opening of her newly renovated Ballroom & studio.
Next week is the 2006 DJ Directory. A comprehensive list of the finest dance music DJs and mixologists across the USA. Stay tuned.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Stardust Dance Weekend.
Read all the details below.
Make it a great week,
Ron
Dance Weekend
This June 16th kicks off the next Stardust Weekend. Your enjoy the luxury of three days & two nights at The Nevele Country Club, in Ellenville, New York. The weekend is cast like a Hollywood movie where you and your guests are the stars. It is a meticulously planned production that offers continuous dance music, classes, exhibitions, contests and professional entertainment - in essence, a dance extravaganza that gets rave reviews from amateur and professional dancers every time. For fifteen years, the staff of the Stardust have delivered incomparable events, the kind that memories are made of. With over 60 dance workshops, (Private instructions are available.) The stardust strives to top each event. Your see, dance and experience lots of vendors, more dance hosts, more dance showcases, more dancing on 4 separate hardwood floors dedicated to Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango and Hustle/Swing. From the moment you arrive on Friday till Sunday, the music plays - the melodic strains of ballroom fill one room, a Latin beat reverberates in another - virtually around the clock thanks to five great DJ's, four bands (including Conjunto Imagen, Fajardo Y Sus Estrellas, and the 18 piece Joey Thomas Big Band)
Your see dance performances by Swing sensations Yuval Hod & Nathalie Gomez . Tango stars Pampa & Valeria Cortes and Lucas Jamie, Yanna Samkova, Joe Palmer, Autumn Bear, Luis Grijalva & Anya. Even lunch and dinner become dance venues with 3 wood floors in the dining room. The dance faculty includes Donna De Simone, Nick Lecakes, Juan Calderon & Christina Piedra, Fran Chesleigh, Norton Hyman, Gene & Naomi Anolick, Andrew D'Angelo, Teddy Kern, Prank Elia, Peter Locuratolo, Jeff Stennett, Mark Sakowski, George Morse.......
For three magical days an ordinary place becomes extraordinary - every gentleman is Fred Astaire, every lady Ginger Rogers and everyone looks forward to yet another stellar dance weekend where you really "could have danced all night" and probably will. To book your weekend contact (800) 537 - 2797 stardust@pronetisp.net
http://www.stardustdance.com
Letters to the editor
Hi Ron,
A big thank-you to all my friends that help make my parties special by bring tasty dishes, deserts or bottles of wine. I also want to thank Johnny V (all the way from Long Island) for spinning great music all night with no breaks!! Go Johnny go!
The big surprise for all of us, especially me, was the awesome DVD of all my parties in the past. Tastefully and artfully done Fred!!! Thank-you so much... I will cherish it forever! The next party will be sometime in June. I am planning a Sunday afternoon bar-B-Q and dance especially for those who have had to work on a Sat. night and have not been able to attend a party. I will set a date in April.
Yours Truly,
Wendy Lippincott
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Hi Ron,
I have recently been to a few parties where I've noticed many women were not dancing. For one, it seems the men are not showing up at these parties which our instructors are giving. Not only should we attend the parties to support our instructors but to dance with beginners as well as the more experienced dancers. The beginners are the future of dancing. Everyone deserves a chance! We can't let these newcomers just leave because no one wants to dance with someone who isn't very good. Some of these people have the ability to be excellent dancers-given the chance!!! Also, we should not let our egos ruin it for everyone. We need to be more receptive to these people as human beings who deserve the respect of being human. It is not easy to just walk up to strangers and start a conversation. I had the opportunity to talk with someone who did the Hustle back in the day and is taking lessons now. He told me he went to Michael's on a Sunday and only about three people actually talked to him. This makes the others appear clickish, unfriendly snobs etc. He also said he won't even dance with this other woman even if she asked him just because she hangs with that crowd. It is wrong and we cannot let this happen. We need to make a better impression if we want people to keep the whole thing going. Thank you,
Michael Couris
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Hey Ron,
I wanted to share with you my visit to the Palladium discotheque in Florida. I am a Human Resources director for a large Insurance company based out of Greensboro, NC. We do quarterly training courses at our regional office in Fort Lauderdale. After virtually eight hours of non stop class room training I needed a break and read in your publication about the hustle format at the Paladium. Although I had an easy time finding the shopping center I couldn't find the club for nearly 5 minutes driving around the lot. I was tired and still shaking off some jet lag. Once I entered I was grabbed by the great dance classics and the warmth of the club. I quickly got my second wind.
I entered not knowing one single person inside but by the end of the night I had danced with at least 6 different ladies and had the best time all month. Thank you for listing this and to all the nice friendly dancers at the night club. I will now volunteer my services at work in efforts to make more trips to my new home away from home.
Sincerely,
Jim Kent
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