Happy birthday wishes to Bruce Haslam, Carl Charles, Stacey Stirling, Dottie Sillano, Elisa Alverez and Hyunki Raab.
The second season of the hit show "Dancing with the Stars" kicks off on Thursday, January 5th. Drew Lachey's ( Nick Lachey's younger brother), actress Lisa Rinna (Melrose Place), football star Jerry Rice and actor/film star Robert Wagner will be competing this time out. In the fashion of American Idol, a weekly results show will debut as well.
Add this to your list, January 24th, 2006, Michael's Cafe will feature the European Dance music invasion. DJ Mark will be spinning classics from 1977 to 1979 including Cerrone, Georgio Moroder, El Coco, USA-European Connection, Madleen Kane, Ultimate, Donna Summer, Voyage, Beautiful Bend and more......
Based on Jonathan Larson's award-winning Broadway musical, the motion picture Rent opened this past weekend. The story chronicles a group of New York artists struggling with identity and artistic integrity in an HIV-positive world.
The "new and improved" 2006 National Hustle, Swing and Salsa cruise is proud to announce two new key staff members: Donna Boyle of Disco America and DJ Johnny V of IBBG - Long Island. The cruise will be aboard the newly redesigned Enchantment of the Seas including a giant dance floor poolside, more workshops, & a new Salsa Club. 200 dancers are pre-registered now. Call for lowest rates today at 954-431-7771 or visit http://www.HustleCruise.com
The academy has nominated Mad Hot Ballroom as a contender for "Best Documentary" in the 2005 Oscars Awards.
Congratulations to the newest members of the Hustle Hall Of Fame. We are starting to post pictures of members. You can send them to admin@mjames.org. Please note, in the subject box, "Photos for the Hustle Hall Of Fame" You can visit the site at http://www.HustleHallofFame.com/
This edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Disco Dance Classics for the best in disco music from the classic years. Visit their site at
http://www.danceclassicshowcase.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
2005 Holiday Spectacular
Artists, performers and entertainers struggle with this all the time.... How do I out perform myself? How do I top my last show? For 12 years Donna Boyle and Ron Bess have searched to find that answer. This year we have concluded!!!
Bigger is Better. We give you the Paso Doble Ballroom.
Saturday night, December 10th, the best one night dance experience. This is where dancers from all over Pa, NJ, NY, DC, DE, FL get together, for an uplifting evening of dance. This is where you'll enjoy a friendly, social dance community under the music direction of DJ Mark. There will be a complimentary street hustle dance lesson from 8PM to 8:45PM with Ron & Donna. We will feature a dance contest, just like we did 13 years ago, the original Jack & Jill dance contest where.... anything goes. The Paso Doble Ballroom is massive and a perfect setting for the holidays. The music will be classic 70's to the current fresh beats of today. Please eat before you come, there will be snacks and soft drinks available for purchase.(You can bring your own bottle) There will also be give aways, a complimentary wine table, dance shoes/sneakers on sale by Bristol Dance Wear and many other surprises.
Come out and re-discover what makes dancing so special. Don't miss the biggest one night party, December 10th from 8 to 1AM at the Paso Doble Ballroom, 4501 New Falls Road, Levittown, Pa 19056 Please call, e mail and get the word out. Come see what everyone is talking about.
Dress fashionable, free parking, $20. per person. For details, directions call Donna (215) 233-5507 or Ron (856) 234-6989
Top 20 Disco Songs
Bernie Lopez, the disco historian, polled new and classic DJs for their top disco dance songs, of All time. Here are the top 20 songs that were selected along with their artists, starting with the number one song. Here are some great music memories.
Love In C Minor - Cerrone
I Found Love Now That I Found You - Love And Kisses (Alec R Costandinos)
Souvenirs - Voyage
Dancer - Gino Soccio
Risky Changes - Gregg Diamond / Bionic Boogie
From East To West - Voyage
Romeo And Juliet (Acts 1 &2) - Alec R. Costandinos
Cher Chez La Femme - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
Make That Feeling Come Again - Beautiful Bend (Boris Midney)
Down To Love Town - Originals
This Time Baby - Jackie Moore
I Love Music - The O'Jays
Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston
Good Times - Chic
Vertigo / Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman feat Loleatta Holloway
Disco Nights (Rock Freak) - G.Q.
Love Hangover - Diana Ross
Mac Arthur Park Suite - Donna Summer
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Love is the Message - M.F.S.B. (M. F. S. B. / MFSB)
Letters to the editor (please send your letters to RowenLb22@aol.com)
Hello, I stumbled upon your website on a google search, and thought it would be worth a shot to ask you a question. In the late 70's, I was an avid club goer with my friends. One night at the old Electric Circus, a gentleman came over to my friend and I and asked if we would like to dance in the background of The Soap Factory show in NJ. We did go many times, had alot fun, even though we were amateur. I was wondering if you know if there are any tapes or video available from these old dance shows. I think my family would get a kick out of seeing this. I know it was WNEW at the time. Is there anyway to find out?
I would appreciate any info.
thank you.. Sharlene gio221@aol.com
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To all the Wonderful People at Michael's last Tuesday night (11/15): Thank you for making my birthday so very special again! The cards filled with good wishes and cheerful bags filled with goodies overwhelmed me, and I appreciate every one of them. Thanks to all the great dancers who got in line for my birthday dance - that is always so much fun. DJ Mark, you did your usual outstanding job - thank you! Natalie - your cake was exceptionally delicious, but we have learned to expect nothing less from you - thank you! And my special thanks to my loving husband Andr, who put this all together for me. I hope to celebrate many more birthdays with the wonderful people of our dance community.
Sincerely, Carole Phelps
DanceTalk * 11-22-05
To all our readers, have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Birthday wishes to Alex Abraham, Jo Jo Jack, Connie Macdougal and Frankie Heebner.
He is feeling better then ever, DJ Bobby Gerard is going west. He will be spinning in Phoenix at the Arthur Murrays on 1210 East Indian School Road on Tuesday Nov 22nd, 7:30 PM. For details call 602- 315-8262
Get ready, January 5th, Thursday night, the return of Dancing With The Stars. Congratulations to Trisha Caballero, she has accepted a new position as the School Administrator of Special Education Program at the Roselle Public School District in New Jersey.
The new release by Madonna "Confessions On A Dance Floor" is non stop dance tunes. Check out these songs on the album - Hung UP, Jump and Forbidden Love. The Eurythmics (Sweat Dreams) have released two new songs and next week a new album from Shakira, sung in English. Could this be the return of quality dance music?
Two new categories have been added to the Hustle Hall Of Fame. Please visit the site at http://www.HustleHallofFame.com/ Congratulations to all the new entries in the Top Of the Class and Competitors divisions.
Last chance to vote, please get your ballot in by November 25th for the 4Th Annual Readers Choice Awards. Vote for the best in both music and dance. Send your ballot to Rowenlb22@aol.com . The results from the 2005 DanceTalk Readers Choice awards will be posted in mid December. Ballot for 2005
* Favorite DJ - ..........................
* Favorite Female Dancer - .........................................
* Favorite Male Dancer - ........................................
* Favorite Dance Couple - ........................................
* Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) - ......................................
* Favorite Female Instructor - ...........................................
* Favorite Male Instructor - ...........................................
* Person of the Year - ................................................ Enjoy New Year's in Grammy fashion, Philly Soul Patrol hosts a dinner concert featuring M.F.S.B and Will Hart formerly of the Delfonics. For tickets visit http://www.soul-patrol.com/convention, tickets are on sale now but are limited. Dinner, DJ, Comedian - Live Fireworks Show at midnight - the Music Room (Hibachi's of Penn's Landing)
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Hustle ETC. Come join the newest place to dance, this Sunday night in East Hanover New Jersey. Read all about it below. http://www.powerhousestudios.tv
Make it a great week,
Ron
New Years Dance extravaganza
Dance your way into the New Year with an incredible line up of dancers and teachers. This is the ultimate New Years event, going strong for 12 years. Whether you west coast swing, hustle or Lindy hop....or do all three, this is the place to be.
Bill Cameron hosts this annual event in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. For years Bill has delivered some of the greatest dance competions including Summer Hummer.
As an N.A.S.D.E. event director and 10 year member of the Swing Dance Council, Bill strives for only the best. A former US Open Swing Dance Champion and American Swing dance Champion, Bill has assembled and all star staff for the holiday event. Come join Arte Phillips, Robert & Nicola Royston, John Lindo, Elizabeth Darchi, Robert Cordoba & Debora Szekely, Marty Clemptner & Valire Salstrom, Steve Neeren, Demetre Souliotes, Laura Cozik, Brian Faust & Ligaya Fish, Brian Gallagher, Tiffany Brown, Zack Richard & Maryse Lebeau, Jason Marker &Anne Marie Laflamboise, Heidi & Larry Mongeau, Corey & Erin Caron & many many more to come! Dance your way into the New Year with a fabulous Dinner Show & Party on New Years Eve! The party kicks off on December 30 and goes thru till January 1, 2006. There will be beginner lessons all Weekend long with competitions in Pro/Ams, Lead/follow & Routine WCS, Lindy, Hustle, Rising Star, Champions Strictly Swing, Jack & Jills WCS, Lindy Hop & Hustle and Non Champ Strictly Divisions. Party All Weekend! Hours of great Social Dancing, New Hotel, Great Rate with three Restaurants, The music will be provided by a great line up of DJs:Ken Mercik, John Lindo, Rob Szarka, Brian Gallagher, Corey Caron, Sue Cath, Tommy G, Evan MacDonald, Brian Faust,
Register now and book your room. Weekend Pass: $129* before December 17, $149* after December 17 New Year™s Eve dinner included in weekend pass! Dinner subject to availability after December 17th. *Workshops also included in weekend pass (except special Royston workshops). To reserve your room 508 - 347 - 7393, rooms: $89 until Dec 17. For more information, http://www.DancePros.net or call 860.268.1968
Letters to the editor (please send your letters to RowenLb22@aol.com)
Hi Ron, I want it be know that "Robin Amante" has "Juice". There were people
at the IBBG last night that came out to celebrate Robin's birthday that often require a crowbar to get them out of their house..... Some of the originators from the Ralph Lew and Andrea True Connection Days. But they all came out for her. It was a lot of fun. Robin deserves the turnout with all the effort she puts in to keeping people dancing on the Island. There were so many people there and Robin know's them all.
Happy Birthday Robin,
Chuck
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Hi Ron, I wanted to comment on your Editorial as to why the hustle events are waning in attendance. I can say that it's mostly the music. I'm not afraid to ask the men to dance. However, one common excuse I heard was yes, but I want to wait for a better song. I used to think they were too picky until I found myself starting to feel the same way. I attend hustle nights in many places and hear the same music I've heard since I was a kid. I loved to dance to it then, love to dance to it once in a while now, but when I hear it every time I go out, my boredom has grown and I find myself starting to avoid certain dance nights because the music never changes. It would be great to have the DJ's do some homework.....Hearing music that is so upbeat you can't sit still in your chair if you wanted to. There is still the fact that many hustle dancers are loyal to their small group of people they know and never dance with a new person or someone outside their clique.... but I've heard the 'dead music' comment from so many people that I feel it's a vital part of keeping hustle nights alive. I hope you give this some thought and perhaps we can help create a new pulse in the hustle socials around the country.
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Even on "So You Think You Can Dance" they did not do a hustle. Instead, they called it "Disco" and the general population doesn't know the difference. It was "showy" but demonstrated NO Hustle dance technique. Remember last year the folks at CBS Morning News talked about the Hustle and casually demonstrated something alike to the Bump and presented it in a Hustle context. I was appalled and wrote them a letter. They never responded. People still don't know what the Hustle is. At best, they visualize John Travolta throwing his arm up and his hip out. There needs to be a show devoted to Hustle, produced by Hustle dancers, and driven by Hustle pros. Even most ballroom teachers teach a bastardized version of the Hustle. After 30 years it's time the world sees what the Hustle really is. NOTHING I have seen on TV or in the movies has depicted it accurately. We need to start talking about putting together a script and performances for an Indie! Best,
Susan Mollica
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I don't remember ever being moved to write to the editor but your last article was a really nice piece on "what's happening" in the dance world... how society enjoys watching the reality dance contests and (the unfortunate truth of) how we've slipped back from attendance.....Let's just have fun and enjoy! And let's appreciate everyone who shares a common thread -- the Hustle - without passing judgment on fellow dancers for their character, ethnic background, religion, appearance, expertise or lack there of .......To keep this dance alive will "require" new blood -- less experienced but that's okay... cause to look great (unless you already are great at Hustle) you'll need to surround yourself with people who don't look so "great" on the dance floor -- or at least not as great as you. To all the beginners: it doesn't take that long to become an intermediate dancer...So, Advanced & Intermediate Dancers, you just never know how your act of kindness extended to the beginner or non-dancer may encourage that person to really get their feet wet and become a sought-after dancer one day very soon -- some, including myself, may never become a sought-after dancer by the advanced dancers, and that's okay because some will, and everyone grows at a different pace. .....Thanks -- I needed a kick in the pants. (Smile) Shannon Johnson
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Ron, In response to your inquiry as to why the hustle dance community is not growing - I believe one of the reasons (great song by the way) is the quality of the music that is played at the dances/events. Many of the songs are poor remakes of classic dance songs. The tempo's are slowed down to accommodate novice dancers which at times is needed- but I often sit at dances too long waiting for some great music that I know exists that is not getting played. I try to bring my wife to the dances & she really is not impressed with the music either. Maybe we are spoiled because we grew up during the disco years. Back then, If the D.J. didn't play inspiring music-the dance floor was empty! I often listen to the strobe( sirius), chrome(x.m.), the studio 54 clubhouse, and 1 club.fm : a tribute to disco & I rarely hear that type of music at the dances I attend. Someone must be listening for these outlets to still be operating. Play more Dance Classics & don't mess with the original material. Just another opinion!
Bob
DanceTalk * 11-15-05
Happy birthday wishes to Robin Amante, Carole Phelps, Pat Stewart, Mary Keegan, Bobby Morales and Sandy Lizzi.
Congratulations to dance champions Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich....a baby is on the way.
Come out to Michael's Cafe as DJ Mark features an evening of the sounds of Philadelphia. All the great songs that gave way to the dance music of today. Join the home coming as we invite back the dancers from the early days and celebrate Carole Phelps birthday.
It's here, the Westie Weekend with Jen Lyons. Fabulous workshops and Got Swing? this Friday night at the Atrium, Pennsauken, NJ, read all about it below.
Can you believe that New Years is just a few weeks away. Now is the time to book the New Years Dance Extravaganza. This annual event is hosted by Swing Dance Champion Bill Cameron. The event features a fabulous dinner show & party on New Years Eve. Come join Arte Phillips, Robert & Nicola Royston, John Lindo, Elizabeth Darchi, Robert Cordoba & Debora Szekely, Steve Neeren, Laura Cozik, Brian Faust & Ligaya Fish, Brian Gallagher, Tiffany Brown & many many more to come! December 30“January 1, 2006 Sturbridge Host Hotel, Sturbridge, MA http://www.DancePros.net
Don't forget to vote for your favorites in the 2005 Readers Choice awards.
œCN8 PRESENTS, CELEBRATE 06 live from UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 8:00PM “ SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 1:00AM. Featuring Musical Guest Gloria Gaynor, Along with Multi-Platinum Award Artist STYX, Original Motown Band The Funk Brothers, ...
The 2006 Hustle, Swing & Salsa Cruise sails on the "new" Enchantment of
the Seas, which has been redesigned at a cost of $125 million. If your looking for a dance event with a special twist, you have come to the right ship. The Enchantment
features the largest poolside wooden dance floor, simply put...it is huge. Also, there is a new Salsa Dance Club called Boleros which has a live band and DJ, and is the focal point just outside of the casino. Already, over 100 dancers have booked in advance. There is still 30 cabins left at the group's discount rate which "will" go up after the extended date of November 15th. Bring your appetite, dance shoes and plenty of sun tan lotion but leave your wallet at home. This all inclusive event is about having fun. This ship will be Royal Caribbean's most popular in 2006. Since there will be a mixed music format, we anticipate more dancers coming.
Book now, get your refundable deposit of $200 in by NOVEMBER 15th in order to qualify for the super-discount rates. Rates currently start at $410 per person plus tax.
Come join some of the best dancers, DJs and instructors in a relaxing get away.
For more details, please visit: http://www.HustleCruise.com
For reservations and cabin assignments, call Norm at 954-431-7771.
For dance program information, call your group leader or Drew Axelrod
at 754-246-2874. Hope to see everyone in paradise next February 2006.
Editorial While dancing is getting a lift on television the hustle continues to take a back seat in the clubs and studios. According to the Nielson ratings, viewers responded in great numbers to the TV reality dance shows, while at the same time, there is a lack of growth of attendees at many of the socials, competitions and weekly dance parties.
Earlier this year, one of the premier websites devoted to Disco is no more - Discostepbystep. After 12 (successful years) the annual hustle dance (July 4th) at Lincoln Center in NY, has been eliminated, in other parts of the country, hustle dancing is losing steam.
So, the million dollar question is, if folks get a kick out of watching dancing on TV, how do we stimulate an interest for views to take an active role? How do we get them off the couch?
When the hustle hit its stride in the 70's it attracted all ages, teenagers to adults. Many of those teens are the leaders and organizers of today's events. But, today we are falling short, unable to attract and engage the teenagers. This is the generation gap that we have not been unable to fill. As the median age in our country rises....so has it's waist line and body weight. We constantly read about the lack of exercise by our youths and adults and the growing concern and danger of obesity. You would think dancing would be just what the doctor ordered? The message just isn't getting out. Dancing is cyclical like commodities, fashions, real estate and music. The trends of yesterday ultimately return...but with a tweak.
Ultimately the responsibility to grow the hustle lies on all of our shoulders.
I challenge other communites/cites to join together and unite to grow the hustle.
I challenge you to do what they did in Philly (close to having the plug pulled on the Tuesday night hustle party at Michael's Cafe) promoting and rebuilding the attendance with theme nights and celebrations. I challenge you to contact your old friends and pull them off the couch and draw them back. I challenge parents to bring your kids to open events, I challenge the dance instructors to go to the colleges and high schools to teach and offer group classes to the students.
We all have to help build and secure our dance for tomorrow's generation, no one else is going to do it for us.
Letter to the editor
(Carole Pearson passed away a few weeks ago. She became quite ill and succumbed to pancreatic cancer. This is a letter from her son.) "I just wanted to reach out and let you know that my brother and I set up a scholarship through the school (Lawrence High School, Carole taught at the Middle School) that is going to be given to a student with an outstanding average and who is involved in the arts. The union president said that I should collect the checks and at the end of the year we will decide on how many students should receive the scholarship. If you could please pass the word along to anyone who would be willing to contribute, that would be helpful. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Please keep in touch and thank you.
Checks can be sent to: Daniel Pearson, 127 Mckinley Ave, Island Park New York 11558 - They should be made out to Dan Pearson, with a memo to read: Carole Pearson Scholarship Fund. Dan Pearson can be contacted at 516 993 9446 cell, or email at Danpearson.music@gmail.com
DanceTalk * 11-8-05
Happy Birthday wishes to Donna Boyle .
Its not to late to register for this years Virginia State Open, dance championships. See all the details below and visit http://www.vsoswing.com
Check out the pictures from the Halloween party at the Spinning W Ranch hosted by Wendy Lippincott. http://public.fotki.com/FredF/ Thanks to Fred for the great pictures.
The Living Legend, Francois Szony is now performing in the Branson Follies Theater in Missouri, until Dec 11th then returns again in April 2006 for three months. Francois is the Godfather of Adagio.....his spell binding lifts are second to none.
Congratulations to Brittany Lynn , named by "Visions Today" magazine as Best Drag Queen of the year.
Did you vote yet? Thank you to all those that have cast their ballots, if you haven't voted yet, you still have time in this years 2005 Readers Choice Awards .
Vote for your favorites (amateur or Professional) and return your ballot by November 21st to Rowenlb22@aol.com
Don't forget, your vote counts.
Ballot for 2005 * Favorite DJ - ..........................
* Favorite Female Dancer - .........................................
* Favorite Male Dancer - ........................................
* Favorite Dance Couple - ........................................
* Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) - ......................................
* Favorite Female Instructor - ...........................................
* Favorite Male Instructor - ...........................................
* Person of the Year - ................................................
Check out Mondays November 21 & the 28th, dancing at the Knights of Columbus in Washington Township (79 Pascack Road, Washington Twp, NJ 07676) from 7:30 Beginner/Refresher WCS Lesson & 8:30 Beginner/Refresher Salsa Lesson with Diane Nardone. For details write worldhustle@verizon.net
This weeks issue of DanceTalk is sponsored by the Hustle ETC....
Coming this coming Sunday. Don't miss the debut. Read all about it below and at http://www.powerhousestudios.tv
Make it a great week,
Ron
DanceTrivia
* Nile Rodgers of the superband Chic had big hit dance songs like, Dance Dance Dance, Le Freak and Good Times. Nile also produced some of Madonna's biggest hits...'Like a Virgin' and 'Material Girl'.
* Clark Gable couldn't dance, so in the dance scene in "Gone With the Wind," it's the background that's moving.
* Donna Summer born 1948, was a product of Boston Mass.
* Billed as the largest Discotheque, Emerald City had a short life span.
Formerly the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill New jersey, it was an enormous dance club but couldn't with stand the change of times. Its now a Subaru dealership.
* Martha Wash - The Weather Girls, Two Tons of Fun sang the lead vocals on the hit
'Gonna Make You Sweat' by C&C Music Factory. She never received the credit.
* In 1975 a new magazine was launched....it focused on the disco's the nightlife and the music,,,. Discothekin'
* Two major corporations are simultaneously running national television ads utilizing the same song. Nissan automotive and Areva Energy are both broadcasting national campaigns with the song "Funky Town" by Lipps Inc.
* In 1975, Donna Summer shocked the world with her hit single, "Love To Love You Baby." Now, 30 years later, she has just released another hit dance song "I Got Your Love."
*Famous fashion designer Oleg Casini once owned his own discotheque...Le Club in New York City.
The Top Ten
Here are the top ten dance songs across the country as tabulated by Billboard Magazine. A few established artists have returned and released some new power tunes.
1. Love On My Mind by Freemasons
2. Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson
3. Hung Up by Madonna
4. Shake It Off by Mariah Carey
5. Forgive by Reina
6. Drop It On Me by Ricky Martin
7. Never Too Much by Mary J. Blige
8. More Than Words by Frankie J
9. And She Said by Lucas Prata
10. La Tortura by Shakira
Letter to the Editor
Hi Ron, feel free to share this with your readers.
I believe the economic situation across our country has encouraged more part time teachers to make a go of it now teaching on a full time basis. This should be a positive movement for all dancers. Dance students are customers. The teachers across the country will have to work harder to win and earn their business. I see this increasing the quality of the lessons and feel it will push teachers to do their best and give a great quality lesson. With more competition among teachers looking, the product should get better. The increased number of teachers may not make everyone happy but these are the fundamental rules of good business dynamics.
Regina from Bordentown
DanceTalk * 11-1-05
Happy Birthday wishes to Loren Gardner, Ken Freedman and Mike Fardela.
Hurricane Wilma gave a nasty blast to Florida. We hope our Floridian friends are doing well. Special prayers for DJ Bobby Gerard who was in the hospital and now recuperating. Get well soon dear friend.
Congratulations to the World Salsa Federation Championships, held this past weekend in Miami, while the hurricane ravaged other parts of Florida. Caren Casper and Carl Charles captured first place in the Pro Am Hustle.
December 10th, is the Holiday Spectacular. Donna Boyle and Ron Bess present their 13th annual event at the Paso Doble Ballroom. This years special DJ is Philly's own DJ Mark. See more details below.
This Friday, November 4th, radio 102.7 is hosting a dinner dance with Evelyn "Champagne" King at Excelsior in Staten Island, NY, Tickets are $100. If you need one call Colette at (917) 873 - 5965,
If you like Ballroom dancing and Competitions, here is the next best thing. Ballroom Bootcamp is on TLC, the Learning Channel every Friday at 9PM EST. Watch as lay people learn the fundamentals of dancing then put their new found skills to the test.
Paradise Dance Ballroom, located in Western Massachusetts is for sale. Paradise has contracts with local public & private elementary & secondary schools as well as several colleges & universities. The studio has been in operation for 8.5 years.
It is Deborah Cohen's hope to find a motivated, talented dance instructor with a good head for business & public relations to take over the studio. Contact Deborah at paradisedance@comcast.net or call 413-586-5678.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Rentibella. The place to shop for the hottest dance T shirts. Check out these classic designs at
http://www.renitabella.com
Great for the holidays for that special person in your dance life.
Make it a great week,
Ron
4Th Annual Readers Choice Awards
This is your opportunity to select your favorites. Vote for the best in both music and dance. Please make your selection and send your ballot to Rowenlb22@aol.com by November 21st, 2005. The results from the 2005 DanceTalk Readers Choice awards will be posted in early December.
Let the voting begin. Oh yes, you may vote for yourself.
Last years winners are listed below, under the ballot. Ballot for 2005
* Favorite DJ..................................
* Favorite Female Dancer..................................
* Favorite Male Dancer..................................
* Favorite Dance Couple..................................
* Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle)..................................
* Favorite Female Instructor..................................
* Favorite Male Instructor..................................
* Person of the Year..................................
Here is a peak back at the 2004 Readers choice winners.
* Favorite DJ - Tie - Jenny Costa and Bobby Morales (Bobby has been voted #1 three years in a row)
* Favorite Female Dancer - Silvana Gallagher(voted #1 two years in a row)
* Favorite Male Dancer - Keith Gussoni (voted #1 two years in a row)
* Favorite Dance Couple - Raye Avery & Irene Griffin
* Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) - Tybaldt Ulrich & Hazel Mede - Ulrich
* Favorite Female Instructor - Diane Nardone (voted #1 three years in a row)
* Favorite Male Instructor - Arte Phillips (voted #1 three years in a row)
* Person of the Year - Keith Gussoni Deadline to vote this year is Nov 14, 2005
Hustle Etc.
New Jersey will experience a new place to dance, play and have fun starting on Sunday evening, November 13th. Hustle Etc. debuts. From 7PM till Midnight your hear and enjoy the pulse beating sounds of New Jersey's own DJ Johnny "O," spinning, primarily Hustle with WCS & Salsa Mixed in. Your have the opportunity to enjoy the songs that made the hustle dance so special back in the 70's and 80's as Johnny O will bring you right up to the freshest beats of today.
FREE Bottled Water, FREE Soda, FREE PLAY Arcade & Video Games.
Specialty Juice Bar also available...all for only $12 per person. You have to experience this new venue that promises to have something for everyone.
If you don't want to travel into the city, here is the perfect place to dance the night away. End your weekend on a high note and join the hottest new place to hustle dance on Sunday evenings. The dancing starts early so plan to make it to the Grand opening festivities. There will be special Guest Hosts along with many of your friends from New York and New Jersey. Conveniently located at the Powerhouse Studio - in East Hanover. 7 Littell Rd, East Hanover, NJ, 07936 973.560.9560 800.287.4613
For directions and more information call or visit the website at http://www.powerhousestudios.tv
Hold the date, Sunday, November 27, for the next Hustle ETC dance party.
Letters to The Editor
I would like to convey my sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who joined in the acknowledgment and celebration of my birthday last Tuesday at Michaels Caf. I appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity of the dance community. You are kind hearted and caring, and certainly the most talented and fun dancers. It is truly a pleasure to be part of your dancing life. A special thanks to Diane Nardone, the Queen Bee, for the delicious birthday cakes, and to Trish, Ron, Terri, and Steve. In addition, it is always a bonus to celebrate a birthday with Brian Gallagher, the King. Finally, I do appreciate that my shirt stayed on this year! DJ Mark ................................................
Hi there Ron,
I really enjoyed the write up you did on the dancers that made it to the Tv show Dance Fever. At the time, it was the best. Glad to hear from dancers like Lisa Nunziella, we use to call her little Lisa and Scott Nurse was Mr. Cool. I did watch the show 'So you think You can dance' every week, intensely. I thought it was off the hook. Loved it big time. But here in Shelton, (Connecticut) , no news, nothing on TV about the show. Kind of like what you said in your story!!!!!!!!!!!!dancers just can't get a break.
I danced from 76 to 82 before I went into the airforce. I wasn't into competing but danced at Roseland, Brown's, Ice Palace, Ipenema, Dale's, Bonds. The dancers on the show SYTYCD, were far superior then anyone I can think of back then. The talent has gone up but nobody seems to be paying attention.
Thanks for keeping me in touch,
Larry Walters
