DanceTalk - The Archives
December 2006
Thank for
Visiting the Archieves of Ron's Dance Talk
Ron Bess & daughter
picture courtesy of Eric Novoa
LINKS of INTEREST - for HUSTLE
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From iTunes & Mark James
DanceTalk * 12-26-06
Happy birthday wishes to Keith
Harrison, Joanne Piazza, Carol CK and
Eileen Erlich.
Dear friend Kim Vanaman is battling cancer. Her
friends have rallied to her support and are hosting a benefit for her
on January 6, 2007. Read all about it below.
Last bows for world renown singer/dancer/actor James
Brown. The God Father of Soul was a Grammy award
winner with many hits including Living in America, Get Up Offa That
Thing and I Got You (I Feel Good). He had a great impact on Hiphop,
disco, R&B, funk and Soul.
The national tour of Movin Out are holding
auditions. Rehearsals begin late April; tour is booked for one year.
Seeking male & female dancers, 18+, charismatic, no singing
required. Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. Women: bring
ballet shoes, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, & character shoes with
heel. Men: bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes, & knee pads. Salary,
per diem, housing, health insurance. Fri, Jan. 5, 2007
10AM / male dancers 2PM / female dancers Alvin Ailey Dance Theater/
Joan Weill Center for Dance 405 W. 55th St (at Ninth Ave) NYC
Two celebrities have already expressed an interest in competing on Dancing
With The Stars, Joey Fatone a member of the boy band NSync
and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, said she is hoping to be a
contestant.
Hustle Hall Of Fame member Ricky Quintana is
teaching a hustle workshop at
Ballroom Legacy, at 185A Glen Cove Ave. in Sea Cliff, NY on Jan 13th.
It is a
two hour workshop for $30, for more info call Ballroom Legacy at (516)
609-3269.
Check out some of the photos from last weeks Holiday
Spectacular dance party.
Thanks to Scott Michielli for making these available.
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8FYuW7Rw5YzA
Spend your New Year's with friends and with your dance family.
Check out the great dance events taking place this coming
weekend.
We have posted the results of the 5th annual DanceTalk®
Readers Choice Awards, Congratulations to our
winners. See all the details below.
Make it a great week,
Ron
Readers Choice Awards 2006
And the winners are ????????????????
To our readers: Thank you for casting your votes. We received almost
1000 votes...our biggest response ever. To our winners.
Congratulations. You have been selected by your admirers, peers and
teachers all over the USA. Their votes indicate their appreciation for
your talent, skills, kindness and your positive spirit in the dance
community. You are not only gifted but well loved and received in the
dance world.
The votes have been counted, here are your winners for 2006. Make sure
you let them know that they have been chosen, the "best of the best."
The Winners Circle
*** Favorite DJ - Johnny Ortiz (aka
Johnny O)
*** Favorite Female Dancer - Donna
DeSimone
*** Favorite Male Dancer - Derrick Allen
(Voted # 1 - two years in a row)
*** Favorite Dance Couple - Jamie Serna &
Jerise Massone
*** Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) - Robert
& Nicola Royston
*** Favorite Female Instructor - Diane Nardone (Voted
#1 - five years in a row)
*** Favorite Male Instructor - Arte Phillips
(Voted # 1 - five years in a row)
*** Most Improved Dancer - Cathy Ricci
*** Favorite All Time Dancer - Eddie Vega
(R.I.P.)
*** Person of the Year - Gary Ulaner
Benefit Dance for Kim Vanaman
BATTLE OF THE DJs
As most of you know, Kim Vanaman has been teaching Dance in New England
since 1978. She has helped promote Hustle in our area as well as Boston
and thru out the country. Kim has been involved in many of the dance
conventions and competitions all over the USA including the original
Hustle USA, Discoamerica, WHDC......She is highly regarded and
recognized for her dancing, teaching, judging and professionalism. Most
of the Hustle Dancers in Boston have been students of Kim. Proceeds
from the benefit will be donated to Kim Vanaman to help her with her
battle with Cancer. Saturday, January 6, 2007
Polish Home - 9 First Street, Windsor Locks,
CT 860-559-6179 Mix of Classic
& Contemporary Hustle, WCS and some Latin. CASH BAR,
POT LUCK FOOD TABLE (B.Y.O.F.) DRESS TO IMPRESS
7:00PM Hustle Lesson by Reisa Alexander.
$10 8:00 PM Dance with Revolving
DJs If you can not attend and wish to send a
donation please make your check out to Kim Vanaman and mail it to: Bob
Frione, 46 Andreis Trail, South Windsor, CT 06074
For more information call Bob at 203-605-4601 or e-mail bobfrione@yahoo.com
Directions:From Springfield: Take I-91 Southbound
to exit 42, Route 159 Windsor Locks. Take left off exit onto Route
159. Go approximately 1/4 mile & take a left on
Dexter Road. Go up the hill approximately 1/4 mile. Polish
Home is at end of Dexter Road. From Hartford: Take
I-91 Northbound to exit 42 Take left off exit. Go approximately 3/4
mile to Dexter Road. Take left onto Dexter and go up the hill
approximately 1/4 mile. Polish Home is at end of Dexter Road.
DanceTalk * 12-19-06
Wishing our readers a safe and Merry
Christmas, may you get everything you dreamed
of.
Happy birthday wishes to Donnie Shields,
Ron Troy, Stephanie Risser,
Joan Dudley and Noel Colon.
Looking for fresh new music! You must check out the new release by Gwen
Stefani entitled Sweet Escape. It has
something for everyone.....hip hop, ballads, dance tunes for WCS
& hustle. The album has various tempos and is sure to earn her
numerous Grammy nominations. My personal favorites are Wonderful Life
and U Started it.
Remember the motion picture Xanadu staring Olivia
Newton-John. Get ready for a spring debut on Broadway. The motion
picture has been transformed into a musical.
Cheers to Fred, he entered two prints in the 2006
National Arts Program and was the recipient of a Second Place
Award for "Flash Dance." Both images were captured at Nancy's Pool
party this past summer. There is an exhibition located on the fifth
floor of the North & west corridors of Philadelphia City Hall.
Open to the public now thru February 23, 2007. The winning
image may be viewed at: http://fredf.fotki.com/nap/flashdanceart.html
Visiting the Hustle Hall Of Fame has just gotten
easier.
http://www.HustleHallofFame.com
Check out all the new entries and photos.
To our readers, if you enjoy DanceTalk® we
ask and recommend you to support our sponsors. These are the folks that
help bring this newsletter to you. Visit their websites, attend their
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websites at the bottom of this page. Thank you.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Bill
Cameron's New Years Extravaganza. Read all the details below
and visit http://www.dancepros.net
Make it a great week,
Ron
Boot Camp
Scores of motivated Hustle dancers,
from all over the tri-state area will be drawn to a centrally located,
but relatively unknown location in Queens, NY on Dec. 26th.
Many non-Hustle dancers will be joining, as well. What is
drawing these interested parties to "Camp Charisma" in Kew Gardens
Hills is the chance to participate in the third Hustle Bootcamp
presented by Bobbi Petri @ Dance upon a time....
Bobbi, her staff, and other invited instructors have come up with a
great concept for Hustle dancers of ALL levels. Almost 100
people attended the last Bootcamp in August, based on word-of-mouth and
the unqualified success of the first, back in April.
For 5+ hours, starting at 19:00 hrs (that's 7pm for you non-military
types), there will be non-stop Hustle, including general dancing,
workshops, and possibly some performances. All the staff,
dressed as Drill Instructors in camouflage and khaki, with whistles and
bullhorns, will be putting their dog-tagged recruits through their
paces. (Military dress is the fashion
statement of the evening!) The recruits will be issued their
dogtags and canteens at the enlistment desk prior to the 1st workshop,
and given the chance to do some warmup dancing until 19:30
hrs. At 7:30, the troops will be sent to their respective
Drill Instructors.
The green, and still wet-behind the ears, newcomers will be shipped off
to Basic Training, where they will begin the 1st of 2 back-to-back
workshops. The entire evening will consist of a series of 6
completely different workshops, designed to progress the
newcomer/beginner through the fundamental Hustle grammar and
vocabulary. At least 2 workshops (most likely 9:30pm
& 10:30pm) will be simple amalgamations (sentences), using all
the vocabulary that they've just learned. Focused Beginners
can usually start dancing that same evening. The last
workshop for beginners will be the traveling 1-1/2 left turn for the
ladies, which will spice up the two previous amalgamations.
Even Intermediate level dancers (leaders and followers) having trouble
with this turn should take advantage of this workshop as well (which
will also be taught during one of the early "Specialized Skills"
workshops). By the end of the evening, those previously green
recruits should be able to get out on the floor and survive the Hustle
battleground. Those seasoned veterans, who need some new and improved
"Battlefield Maneuvers" will be platooned off with the Intermediate
Level D.I. who will be teaching one of the 6 completely different
Intermediate level workshops that will happen at 7:30, 8:00, 9:00,
9:30, 10:30 & 11:00. There are three 1/2-hour
practice sessions, the 1st one which begins the evening as the troops
enlist, one between each of the 3 "Workshop Sessions" AND a fourth
dance-till-you-drop session of general dancing from 11:30 on. The "Top
Guns" who have joined the Bootcamp for "Special Forces" training, will
be entrenched with their Advanced Level Commando Instructor, to learn
all the advanced styling, footwork, and syncopation's we can muster
into 6 completely different Advanced workshops. Most of these
sessions will be taught by the Supreme Allied Commander, Bobbi Petri,
although some highly-decorated "Battlefield Specialists" are invited to
come and share their particular skills, as was done in the two previous
Bootcamps.
For those troops who are not beginners, but need more "Tactical
Training" than pattern, there's a series of 6 completely different
"Specialized Hustle Skills" workshops, which are designed to perfect
leading and following skills, turning techniques, essential footwork
variations beyond the fundamentals, and the beginnings of understanding
rhythm changes.
Bobbi Petri is one of the most well-respected Hustle Instructors in the
tri-state area. Her reputation among the teaching and dancing
elite, in ALL forms of partnership dance, is without equal.
She is surprisingly not the most well-known name among the uninformed,
since her focus has never been on competing or performing for personal
championships or credentials; her students, however, were always
top-level competitors and she has trained her fair share of
champions. But, her love of Hustle and joy of teaching have
kept her at the forefront of the Hustle revolution and
evolution. For over 30 years, Bobbi has trained many of the
best Hustle dancers in the community. Among the multitude of
her former students and trainees, you might actually find that you're
taking or have taken lessons from one of them, taken lessons in their
dance studios, or read about them in the Hustle Hall-of-Fame.
Brian Gagne', Bill Curtis, and Doug Hagwood, round out her Dance
upon a time.... staff. There is almost 30 years
teaching experience, and an additional 30+ years of dancing experience
between them. Her sister Lori Brizzi will most likely
participate as a guest instructor, and pre-registration will help
determine if more instructors need to be added to keep workshop sizes
manageable. As always, a surprise guest or 2 might drop in to
add their own particular flavor to the evening.
Pay for 1 session (2 hours including one 1/2-hr practice before, 2
back-to-back 1/2-hr workshops, and a 1/2-hr practice afterwards) for
$25. Two sessions are $40, and the full-evening pass is only
$50. Readers of DanceTalk will be given an opportunity to
SAVE $10 OFF A FULL-EVENING pass if they register on-line at
myDanceEvent.com using the discount code: DBC0DT by Thursday Dec.
21st. That's only $40 for the entire evening!!! All
students who register in advance for at least 2 sessions OR the full
evening will be guaranteed to get pizza during the third practice
session (10pm - 10:30pm). (To ensure that participants who
registered IN ADVANCE receive their pizza ration, walk-ins will NOT be
served until ALL pre-paid participants have been served, and then, only
on a first-come, first-served basis until the supplies run
out.) ALL participants will be given a 16oz. Poland Spring
"canteen" at the start of the evening (Full Evening participants will
get a 24oz. canteen -- others can "upgrade" to the larger bottle for
only $1). There will be additional water, soda, juice, and
Gatorade for sale, as well as a fully stocked cash bar, with wine and
just about every spirit you might want. Please do NOT bring
outside beverages.
Email DHDanceTeacher@aol.com for additional information. Type
"I Need Bootcamp Info" in the subject line. In addition, Bobbi,
manager/instructor/DJ Doug, and staff host a weekly dance party/social,
the Mad, Hot Ballroom Party EVERY Monday
evening. It starts at 7pm with a Ballroom mix, and around
7:30, guests are invited to join in a complimentary 1/2-hr Ballroom
dance lesson (Beginners in one room/Intermediates and above in
another). The lights go back down to continue the general
dancing until around 9pm, when the dancers are offered a 2nd
complimentary "Club Dance" lesson (two levels, as well).
After the 2nd lesson, the lights go down, the PRICE OF ADMISSION goes
down, and the dancers "get down" to DJ Doug's own
NY HOT MIX, the BEST mix of Hustle, Latin, and WCS ANYWHERE!
$10 before 9pm lesson/ONLY $5 afterwards. The dancing
continues till the last people leave, usually around
midnight. Five hours of dancing, 2 complimentary lessons (and
2 levels to choose from), two different mixes of music! The
BEST VALUE ANYWHERE, ANY NIGHT! Bobbi Petri's
Hustle Bootcamp - PAY IN ADVANCE (Cash) at Bobbi Petri's Dance upon a
time.... Dance Studio @ CHARISMA BALLROOM 71-46 Main St. Kew Gardens
Hills, NY (corner of 72nd Ave.)
- or - pay online @ Click here: My Dance Event website (Hustle Bootcamp
online registration) Call Doug (917) 566-3445 or Bobbi (516)
358-4099 if you have any questions or need additional info
Holiday Spectacular - Review
It was another incredible night of dancing. The
Stars came out, the dancing type, for a wonderful night of holiday
cheer. Donna Boyle and Ron Bess presented their 14th Annual Holiday
celebration. Dances flew in from FL, MA, VA, DL, MD, NY and all
surrounding areas of Pa and NJ for this special night. DJ Mark manned
the DJ booth for a high energy night featuring the music of the Salsoul
Orchestra and Vince Montana Jr. as Vince, and his family, attended the
gala. The night kicked off with a complimentary hustle dance lesson
conducted by Ron and Donna. The highlights of the evening included a
"Anything Goes Dance Contest." Nine couples competed for the
prestigious title of "King and Queen" of Hustle. Our judges were: Karen
Lupo,
Andre Phelps, Artie Phillips, Silvana Gallagher and Mark James. The
couples put their skills to the test as they danced before a full
house. Our first place winners (and crowned the King and Queen Of
Hustle) were Stephanie Risser and Steve Salerno. They went home with
matching crowns and cash prizes. Second place went to Steven
Mitchell and Caren Casper and third place was Jeff and Jenn Gessner.
Special thanks to Evelyn from Dance Shoe Boutique offering their newest
and greatest selection in today's dance shoes and sneakers.
danceshoeboutique.com And, to all our dance professionals and
out of town guests for their support:
Tiffany Brown, Mark James, Susan & Stacy
Suter, Mark Mansfield, Laura Cozik,
Tony Ciliberto, Brian Gallagher, DJ Kenny
Arditi, Joanne Piazza,
Joe Kerner, Lisa Choi, Elizabeth Darchi,
Karen Lupo, Caren Casper,
Frank Mazzarella, Stephanie Risser, Artie
Phillips, Andre' Phelps,
Silvana Gallagher, Kim Marie Pauline, Steve
Tursio.....
Many of you may know the plight of the Stardust, one of the premier
ballrooms has been subject to a court order of eminent domain. It's not
clear when, but the building will fall to the demolition ball in the
near future. We hope to host another party at this huge ballroom soon
including a launch for the 9th annual Discoamerica taking place this
summer July 5,6,7, 8 in Atlantic City, NJ.
On behalf of Donna Boyle and myself - We wish everyone a happy
Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New year.
Thank you for making this an overwhelming success and helping to keep
this tradition alive.
Ron & Donna
Letters To The Editor
Hi Ron,
Disco lives! It's not just history! I would like to thank all
who attended ...The party was off the hook! There must have been close
to 300 people there. I believe it was one of the best parties I have
hosted or attended in the last 5 1/2 years. Many people
commented to me that the energy and vibe in the dance room was as if we
went "back in the days". Nelson "Paradise" Roman played fabulous music
from beginning to end. At the end of the party at 2am the room was
still packed so we just kept on going! The producer of a program on the
History Channel attended my class and party at the 92nd St. Y last
month and asked to come out and tape this month's party. It is for a
program called "Our Generation" and the focus is on disco from
1973-1978. The host and camera were on for my 8pm class, they were
taping people dancing during the party and pulling people out for
interviews. Kudos to Bobbi Petri and her Hustle
Performance Class who did their number for us. They did a great job and
in just a short period of time and their performance was very
well received. I think people like to see students out there
performing as well as the Pros. The producer had seen me dancing with
Ricky Quintana the month before and asked if we would dance at the
party. Some of the guys at the party surprised me by cutting
in and danced with me and we had a lot of fun (well at least I did). I
chose to dance to the song by First Choice "Let No Man Put
Asunder" where the singer sings the lyric "It's Not Over" and that
was our theme for the night. The show will be aired Jan 16 at noon and
at 6pm and 18th at 8:30pm and most likely be repeated the following
week. I am excited because my assumption is that there are a lot of
people that do not realize that we are still dancing to this great
music and that younger people are learning the hustle and putting their
own style and bringing new music to it as well. It will be terrific
exposure for our community. I will send you more details about the show
soon.
IT'S NOT OVER!
Thanks,
Lori Brizzi
To Ron and Donna
I wanted to thank you for the great party on Saturcday night. Please
post this letter so others can read too.
It was so great to see so many friends last night. I had not seen Greg
from Washting DC in five years. The other Bob, Karen, Lisa, Stevie the
Gypsy and Donn'a old dance partner Tony. Just seeing those good old
friends made my weekend. I think the party should be renamed the Hsutle
dancers Reunion. Time has stood still. Lisa Chow looks
unbelievable.......I already decided to plan what I will wear for next
years party - L.O.L..
Thanks for making this happen. Happy holidays and New Years,
Bob
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hello Ron,
The Grand Opening of the Pavilion was packed with just under 500 people
in attendance! Our new air-conditioning system is run by computer and
the programmer didn't extend the cooling time past 8:30 PM so it got a
bit warm! This has been corrected, so we hope all of our dancers will
be able to keep their cool and dance all night! We have made several
changes and are fine-tuning the format for the evening. Hope
everyone will stop in and check us out..... the Pavilion is located at
301 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL on the NE corner of Yamato Road and
Dixie Highway in the Stonegate Bank Building.
Keep these wonderful newsletters coming. I have passed the info on to
several new friends and have received many thanks for turning them on
to you. Stop in and play when you visit the Sunshine state.
Warm Hugs from Florida, Lisa ;-)
DanceTalk * 12-12-06
Happy Chanukah to our readers that celebrate the holiday of lights.
Happy Birthday wishes to Debbie Ferro, Troy
Harris, Doreen Koons
and Jeff Snow.
We send our condolences to the family of Alice Smolen
(1922 - 2006) She passed away last week in Chicago. Alice attended many
dance events in that area.
This coming Saturday is the Holiday Spectacular,
please join us for a wonderful night of dancing at the Stardust
Ballroom in NJ. See all the details below.
Its gift giving season and a must have, the new instructional DVD by
dance Champions Mark James & Karen Lupo,
The Hustle Catalog - 30 moves, shown from the front then the back - 2
times, then with music - 2 times. Only $32 which includes shipping
& handling. Make Check to Mark James, mail to 59 Sequoia Dr.
Coram, NY 11727 Just in time for the holidays.
This new Year's DJ Mike Brooks returns to the
Hilton Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. He will be playing at the buffet
(second floor) at 6pm then from 9:30 - 10:45 PM he moves over
to the Hilton Theater to heat the crowd up for KC & the
Sunshine Band
Have you signed up for Boot Camp? This all intensive hustle workshop
will help you achieve your hustle goals. Bobbi Petri returns
with the third installment of this popular lesson series. On December
26th, a full night of dancing, workshops, performances and
holiday fun. Register by December 17th for the early bird discount. http://www.mydanceevent.com/LessonDetail.aspx?EventID=3
More details coming.
Have you made your New Year's plans yet! Its not to late to attend Bill
Cameron's New Years Extravaganza. Just
added to the staff - Benji and Heidi along with Tatianna Molmann. Don't
delay and register today. The hotel is sold out but in walking distance
is the Super 8. Visit
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=08623&brandInfo=SE&cid=26381595
Keeping the hustle alive is their theme, Luis & Mary
Ann Rosa are working with kids (of all ages). Check out their
schedule and encourage the next generation to get involved. http://www.latindanceconnection.com
Get ready Chicago, the Disco Diva's are
coming. Some of the premier hustle instructors/dancers in the
country are coming to town to spread their knowledge. See all the
details below.
In just two weeks, DanceTalk will post the winners of the 2007
Readers Choice Awards. Stay tuned.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Bobbi Petri's
Dance Upon A Time.... Dance Studio
Make it a great week,
Ron
Holiday Spectacular
Back in the mid 70s, when disco was brand spanking new, folks
began to learn the hustle. The music was energizing, the atmosphere was
fun and the dancing was exciting. Over the last 14 years Donna and Ron
have presented their annual dance party. It gave those dancers, from
back in the day, the chance to come out and see old friends, hear the
music, make new acquaintances and take a trip down memory lane. For
many, their careers, families, poor health etc...have taken them away
from the dance scene. For some, this is the only time they come out to
dance....virtually a dance reunion.
We welcome, we encourage dancers of old, new, folks wanting to learn,
to join us for the biggest one night dance event this winter. The
Holiday Spectacular gives everyone the chance to enjoy the holidays
under a mirror ball.
Save your energy for this Saturday, Dec. 16th. Donna and Ron
return to the Stardust Ballroom, for what maybe the last big dance
event at this wonderful location. Sad to say but the Stardust will be
closing its doors forever.
Come join us for a wonderful night of dancing. This year we will host
the "Anything Goes Dance Contest". This competition is open to all
levels, amateur, ProAm and professionals. We will also have a special
wheel chair performance - Sandra Fortuna's presents members of the
American DanceWheels Foundation. Come see this incredible
exhibition. DJ Mark will be spinning non stop music all night
long. There will be a complimentary dance lesson , "street hustle" with
Ron and Donna at 7:30PM. There will be finger food, cash nonalcoholic
bar, lots of door prizes and other surprises.
We will crown the King and Queen of Hustle.
BYOB, free parking, dancing from 8PM till 1AM. The Stardust is easy to
get to.
(See the address below).
Come spend a night with your friends and celebrate the holidays
together, share a dance (the dance floor is huge) and dress your best.
Only $20 per person.
Last year we had over 250 friends - including some of the best hustle
dancers on the planet. We hope you can join us for our 14th Annual
Holiday Spectacular. Kids are welcome.
Please tell your friends, forward this e mail to others and help us
spread the news.
Located in Pennsauken, NJ
Rt. 73 at Haddonfield Avenue
(856) 663-6376
http://www.time2dance.com/stardust/
For more information call:
Ron Bess (856) 234- 6989
Donna Boyle (215) 740 - 3472
Letters to the editor
Thank YOU! Del Val
Dancers!!!
Holy Cow! Westie Weekend III with Jennifer
Lyons was so much fun! Thank you, Jennifer, for the wonderful
workshops, private lessons and dancing. The Friday night dance
was packed! How cool was that? The workshops were full and boy did we
learn lots! Everyone is already wanting to get on the list for privates
and the workshops when Jennifer comes back to town!
Thanks Brian Faust for the cool demo with Jennifer at
the Friday night dance.
Thanks to all of you who attended the dance
and/or workshops!
A BIG THANK YOU to those who helped out behind the
curtains...you will never know just how much that really
means!! Thanks Gerri LaPlaca, Steve DiMedio, Lauren Silvesti
and Lori Offerman and anyone else who brought goodies to share
for the dance or workshops or home!! (I only hope I didn't miss
anyone!!) Thank you Michael Sulik and Susan Flamminio and Hustle
Mike and all the others who have helped with set
up/clean up/door coverage! Our community of Del Val dancers just plain
ROCKS and we are very happy to be a part of it!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hey Ron, just wanted to say happy holidays and thank you for your great
newsletter each week. I enjoy reading about the old time dancers {like
me} and what is going on. I now live in Paramus New jersey but will be
attending your dance party on Saturday night. Just wanted to let you
know, DJ Cisco that use to spin in the city at clubs like Serendipity
and Tens passed away last week. He loved the music and enjoyed djing
for hustle dancers...... I wanted to share this with you and anyone who
danced in the city in the 70's.
Mike Tolls
DanceTalk * 12-5-06
Happy Birthday wishes to Hyunki Raab,
Chucky Mayo, Jose Ruiz,
Anthony Lisotta and Ellen Levine.
Tony Sylvester (Silvester) of the Main Ingredient
passed away last week.
Responsible for great hit songs like, "I'm So Proud", "Everybody Plays
the Fool", "Black Seeds Keep on Growing" and "Happiness Is Just Around
the Bend."
From our friends at Ballroom-Arkansas.com, "If you
have cable, watch for "Dirty Dancing: The Series" beginning Wednesday,
December 6, on WE TV at 9 PM. The series, shot in California, follows
18 "beginner" dancing gals as they learn to mambo with one of six
"Patrick Swayze"-style partners. The winning couple gets a spot in the
new "Dirty Dancing" stage show."
Congratulations to Billy Marti and Leslie
Bricker. They took first place in the Advanced Open hustle
Jack & Jill at the C. A. S. H. Bash Competition.
His star continues to rise, DJ Mike Brooks
- actor/personality, can be seen in the up coming motion picture Rocky
Balboa as a member of the jury.
Tower Records and Tapes is near closing their doors
- forever. They are discounting everything (DVDs, CD's, books) from 40
to 70% off.
Paladium Nightclub in Margate, FL & The
Hustle Dance Cruise 2007 announce the winners of the "You Be The Judge"
Just Hustle Dance Competition held Nov 28, 2006. Audience approval
score cards were used and 64 individuals judged the contestants. The
winners were: 1st Place Robert Jacobs & Miriam Diaz, 2nd Place
Brett Becker & Orly Martin, 3rd Place Scott Rosenberg &
Karen Farina.
DanceTalk goes out every week. We have heard that comcast subscribers
have not been able to get the newsletter. You can go to the website
- http://www.mjames.org/ronbess.html
or click on the little blue R attached to DanceTalk®
This week, December 5th, the polls close for the 2006 Readers
Choice awards.
Did you vote? Thanks to all those that have.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Philly Sound Works. The
best in dance music from the man behind the Salsoul Orchestra, MFSB,
Montana, Goody Goody, ...visit http://www.phillysoundworks.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
Dance Calendar 2007
Dance Enthusiasts, in efforts to help everyone plan ahead for 2007,
here is a snapshot view of dance competitions and conventions taking
place next year. Its a rat race out there, so take the time to save
these dates and book your rooms in advance. There is an event almost
every month of the year. Planning / anticipation is half the
fun.
Worlds, Opryland Hotel. Nashville, TN
Dec. 31st to January 7th http://www.ucwdcworlds.com/default.shtm
Monterey Swingfest Monterey Hyatt Regency,
Monterey Calif.
Jan 11th thru the 15th http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com
Mid Atlantic Dance Jam, (MadJam) Sheraton Premiere
Hotel Tyson's Corner, VA.
March 1st - 5th, 2007 http://www.AtlanticDanceJam.com
Big Apple Dance Festival, Double Tree at Newark
Airport, NJ,
March 8th -11th,2007 http://www.bigapplecountrydance.com/
Hustle, Swing & Salsa Cruise, from Ft. Lauderdale to
5 Caribbean ports
March 18 - 25, 2007 http://www.Hustlecruise.com
The Boston Tea Party Danvers, MA
March 22nd - 25th, 2007 http://www.TeaPartySwings.com
Stardust Dance Weekend, Kutsher's Country Club,
Monticello, New York
March 23 - 25, 2007 http://www.stardustdance.com,
Philadelphia Festival Ballroom Championships,
Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel,
April 13,14,15, 2007 http://www.phillyfestival.net
LAPD Classic - (Los Angeles Premier Dance
Classic) at the Sheraton Gateway LAX
April 13th - 15th, 2007 http://www.lapdclassic.com
IHSC 2007 - (International Hustle Salsa
Championships) Miami Beach Resort, Miami Beach, FL
May 3rd - 6th, 2007. http://www.hustleandsalsa.com
Cinco De Mayo Dance Festival Houston, Texas
(Location TBA)
May 4, 5, 5, 2007 http://www.tonypaceportfolio.com
Easterns - (Washington Dance Challenge). Hilton
Washington Dulles Airport in Herndon, VA.
May 10 - 13, 2007, 20th Anniversary, http://www.DanceEasterns.com
The Jack & Jill ORama Orange County Hyatt
Regency, Anaheim/Garden Grove Calif.
June 7th thru the 10th http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com
Stardust Dance Weekend, Ellenville, New York,
June 15 - 17, 2007 http://www.stardustdance.com,
Liberty Swing Dance Championships Newark, NJ at the
Newark Airport Sheraton Hotel.
June 21 - 24 2007 http://www.libertyswing.com
Disco America Clarion Hotel Atlantic City NJ,
July 5 - 8, http://www.discoamerica.com/
Brandin' Iron Dance Festival San Bernardino Hilton
Hotel
July 20th-22nd, 2007 http://www.bidancefestival.com
World Hustle Dance Championships, East Brunswick
Hilton Hotel, East Brunswick, NJ
July 26-29, 2007 http://www.dkndance.com/
Swing Fling - Hilton Washington Dulles Airport,
Herndon, VA
Aug 2 - 5, 2007 http://www.Swingfling.com
Motor City Jam / American Open Dance Weekend,
Detroit, MI
August 24-26, 2007 http://www.artspectrum.org/mcj.htm
NEW YORK HUSTLE CONGRESS, in association with the
New York Salsa Congress. Hilton Hotel NYC,
August 30 - Sept 3rd, http://www.nyhustlecongress.com
Stardust Dance Weekend, Ellenville, New York
Sept 7 - 9, 2007 http://www.stardustdance.com,
Boogie by the Bay, Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Airport Burlingame, California
October 4-7, 2007 http://www.boogiebythebay.org
The Halloween Swingthing Irvine Hyatt Regency,
Irvine Calif.
Oct 25th thru 28th http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com
2007 World Salsa Championships Miami,
Florida - Nov. 1 - 4
http://www.worldsalsafederation.com
Mountain Magic Swing & Hustle Dance Convention,
Horizon Resort & Casino
South Lake Tahoe, Nevada Nov 2-4, 2007 http://www.michelledance.com
Caribbean Dancesport Classics, Puerto Rico,
Professional Salsa Competition
November 7-11th, 2007 http://www.Caribbeandancesport.com
Holiday Recipes (with a twist)
Getting into the holiday spirit? Here are some great Dance Recipes to
keep you busy.... courtesy of Terri Murphy and Susan Hiser.
Enjoy,
Young Hearts Run Free Range Chicken Salad
New York Walk Cheesecake
Native New Yorker Hero Sandwich
Second Time Around... Recipes for those Holiday Leftovers
Together Forever Spaghetti and Meatballs
The Do the Hustleburger
Close to Perfection Peach Pie
Disco Desserts
And moving in the ballroom arena:
Cha Cha Chocolate Cake or...
Cha Cha Chili
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