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Ultimate Dance Zone Newsletter April 8 - 2008 Greetings! This Weeks Highlights - - April 13 (Sun) - Karen's Awesome Latin Sexy Styling - - Hauppauge - Innovative Fitness BEST DEAL - 1.5 hrs for $15 - - Everybody Dance- Sat, April 12 - 8 p.m. to midnight - Merrick Road Golf Course Clubhouse - $12 per dancer - Door Prizes - Call 516-292-9000 ext 258 for reservations - Mark & Karen -DJ/MC + Demos + lesson http://www.townofhempstead.org/content/rc/everybody dance.html This Newsletter is also viewable on line with a Calendar & Video Player @ Mark's Dance Corner SPECIAL SPONSORS @ side -----------Keep on Dancing - Mark & Karen PS - Always Call to Check on events - usual disclaimer This Week April 13 (Sun) - Karen's Awesome Latin Sexy Styling - Ron's Dance Talk - 4-8-08 ------ Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ Video Gems - WCS # - Salsa - Latin ------- Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------ Ron's Dance Talk - 4-8-08 ------ Happy Birthday wishes to Tom Banner,  Lisa Abelson,  Disco Dave Sarul, Kerri Bicking,  Bruce Levy,  Holly Torrel,  Eileen Bates  and  Judy Churchray.  Touch dancing was still packing the clubs in 1983 when the motion picture "Flashdance" exploded, introducing break dancing. Wayne Frost was front and center. He was recognized as a hip-hop pioneer (aka Frosty Freeze) He performed with the Rock Steady Crew. He has passed away at the age of 44. Our heart felt condolences go out to Gloria Rothstein. Her mother, Paula Rothstein passed away today. She celebrated her 80th birthday this past Saturday. The funeral ceremony will take place at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, April 8th. Beth Israel Cemetery Woodbridge, New Jersey 732-634-2100 Singing sensation Mariah Carey has a new album release scheduled for April 15th. Her new record is called E=MC?   Get ready for Dance Parade New York. Celebrating everything from breaking to ballet. Last year: 2510  Dancers and 27 Dance Styles. On Saturday, May 17, there will be colorful floats, live bands & DJ's and dancing in the streets. Salsa, hustle,  Clogging, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Swing....The parade starts at 28th St. & Broadway. It's time to hustle, for a full night of dancing on Friday, April 25th at the Soho Dance Studio. From 9PM till.... hustle & more. Guest DJ,  Only $10.  Soho 598 Broadway, 6th Floor, NYC, 10012   212 - 226 - 6767 http://www.sohodancestudio.com Here are the images from Scott Michelli's birthday party celebrated at Michael's Cafe. The link is http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/ courtesy of Fred. Alexis James & Spencer met for the first time... After 2hrs of working together they showcase a Freestyle ChaCha, a Rumba & a Salsa that they co- choreographed  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-JkUFfCcIA There is great interest from last weeks letter questioning the current speed of music and reaching a younger audience, for todays hustle. We are all concerned about the growth of this dance. If your interested in sharing your views, visit the national discussion at: http://groups.google.com/group/fast---federation-of-all- styles-of-hustle To remember the fallen dancers, visit the new site that recognizes and carries on their dance legacy. http://www.mjames.org/wiki/index.php? title=Main_Page Top hats off to Daniel McGee, he has been working at GSPA, New Holland Pa, choreographing "Annie".  Both Daniel and Jameson Kilburn are choreographing a number for Hempfield's annual Dance Theater prod.  http://www.tophatdancestudio.com Here are last weeks birthday pictures celebrating Mike Reher, Brian Winokur and Bryan Toder's birthdays, courtesy of Scott Michielli http://share.shutterfly.com/action/pictures? ap=&a=67b0de21b342c75725c6&pg=2 This weeks edition of DanceTalk® is sponsored by Swingin' Into Spring, read all about it below. http://www.sis.djkenm.com Make it a great week, Ron Swingin' Into Spring Dancers “ Take notice. This is an event with NO EVENING COMPETITIONS “ Just Social dancing all night long. No waiting until Midnight - 1:00AM for the real social dancing to start. Get ready for the Swingin' Into Spring dance weekend. May 2nd to the 4th at the Beverly Hills Suites Hotel, 383 South Center St, Windsor Locks, in Connecticut. Check this out, lots of social dancing, lots of workshops & a little bit of competition but not at night - social dancing only. The hotel room rate is only $79 and includes 2 breakfast buffets for Saturday and Sunday mornings.  There will be Beginners/Novice & intermediate/ advanced workshop tracks, Beginner/Novice Track suitable for Beginner/Novice Dancers, those learning opposite part. For Instructors and dancers considering becoming instructors,  Int/Adv Workshops in WCS & Hustle/Beg/Nov/Int in WCSHustle & Niteclub 2-Step, Social Dancing between all workshops. There is literarily something for every level dancer. Ken Mercik is your event director and he is in good company. The staff includes: Angel & Debbie Figueroa, John Lindo, Mario Robau Jr, Larry & Heidi Mongeau, Anne Fleming, Angelique Early, Tommy Gee..... Don™t Miss any Workshops “ Video Notebook Available with all workshops & Competitions* Cash Prize for Winners in each competition ? to be determined after competition registration closes. The more that enter, the bigger the cash prize. Swingin™ Into Spring Striking a balance between Workshops, Competition and Social Dancing.  Let™s face it, big events are fun. Lots of people, lots of competition, Lots of energy ... but due to competition schedules, social dance time during "Reasonable Hours" tends to suffer. More often than not, the real social dancing doesn't start until after the competitions, which is usually Midnight, - later ? sometimes as late as 2:00AM. This is particularly annoying if you do not compete, - are not really interested in sitting through endless divisions of multiple dance forms. Swingin™ Into Spring is different. Workshops with minimal conflict. At many big events they advertise 40, 50 even 80 workshops ? but they are scheduled 4, 5 sometimes 6 at a time, and usually several different dance forms. At best, you can usually attend about 6-8 per event. For Swingin' Into Spring, there are currently 12 hours scheduled for workshops ? Two at a time (24 Total). Workshops are set up so that the same instructor will teach at least two 1 hour workshops, sometimes 3, in succession. That way the instructor can take their time and build from one lesson to another. ALSO, there is a ?Hour social dance time between every workshop. No rushing out of the room and starting a new workshop with a different instructor immediately. That ? Hour allows you to practice what you just learned and hopefully retain more of the material presented. That ? Hour also allows the instructor to run a little longer if necessary to make sure he/she completes the intended lesson in its entirety.   One room is designated for Beginner/Novice workshops that concentrate more on technique and variations of basic moves. These workshops are for newer dancers, and more advanced dancers alike. Especially recommended for instructors - those considering teaching.  The Main Ballroom is dedicated to the more advanced workshops. The Int/Advanced Workshops tend to be more Move Orientated? ? with less time spent on basic technique. Obviously, the instructors will still mandate proper technique for the moves taught, but will spend less time on it assuming you have heard it before. By the time you are ready to step up to take these workshops, you should be well versed in proper technique.  The competitions At Swingin™ Into Spring, will be kept to a minimum. The Jack™N™Jill is the epitome of social dance competition. Since we only have West Coast Swing Competitions, that limits the time required for the 6 competition divisions offered. Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced & All Star Jack™N™Jill™s, and an Open Strictly Swing. They are all held in the afternoon. NO EVENING COMPETITIONS !!!! This is a World Swing Dance Council Registry Event ? Meaning ? YOUR POINTS COUNT !  Social dancing starts after the evening workshops ? about 9:30PM, and goes to at least 3:00AM, but the DJ™s will continue to play if people are dancing. If you add up the hours of social dance time between the workshops, and the uninterrupted dance time in the evening, Swingin™ Into Spring provides more social dance time than every other event. And a $79 Hotel Rate - Includes full breakfast buffet from 8-10 AM ... No getting up at 7AM to make sure you get breakfast. They have a lower priced menu than most hotels.  An independent Italian restaurant on the other side of the parking lot (Not owned by hotel), 30+ restaurants in the area that deliver ... AND for those who like to imbibe ... I negotiated more reasonable drink prices. Domestic Beer will be $3 ... Drinks $4 ... etc, etc ... and at the end of the night, you can order Beer/Wine/Liquor to be delivered to your room after hours ... as long as you pay for it before 2:00AM. Book your hotel room early ... this Hotel has 3 wings ... 2 have been totally renovated, one is under renovation right now. There currently only 100 rooms available for the event ... maybe as many as 160 available by May ... but no promises. The hotel is only 3 miles from Bradley International Airport with a free hotel shuttle. SO ? If you are more into social dancing and learning, but still like to compete in Jack™N™Jill's ? come check out the event. Visit the  dedicated website    ; http://www.sis.djkenm.com  or  http://www.djkenm.com you can also register and pay on line with Paypal, http://www.strictlywestie.com/e_sis/sis.php Dance Trivia * Swing dance champion Robert Royston is busy choreographing. He has three major motion pictures in post production. Expect the release of "Love N' Dancing" later this year and "Crank 2: High Voltage" and "Game" to be released in 2009.  * In 1980, Harvest Moonball winners, Tony and Susan Marolda received an invitation to England for the prestigious Black Pool dance competition They took first place. * He's been in over 100 motion pictures including "The Sting", "Dog Day Afternoon", "Best Little Whore House in Texas", but Charles Durning, seen on "Rescue Me" first started as a dancer after , teaching at Fred Astaire dance studio in NYC.  *Rita Morena became an international star after appearing in "West Side Story" but, she is also one of the few artists in the world to ever win an Emmy, as Oscar, a Tony and a Grammy award.  * In 1977, a motion picture was released that looked at the darker side of dance studio's - "Roseland". It starred a young Christopher Walken and a shining young dance team, Floyd Chishom and Annette Rivera. * In the 1970s, Marty Angelo created Buffalo™s hottest Television production, Disco Step-by-Step,? and introduced a young Buffalo singer by the name of Rick James to a the TV audience. * 21 year old, Texan, Mark Ballas, is partnering with gold Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi on Dancing With The Stars. He won the World Junior Latin American title with Julianne Hough, (last years DWTS champion). He is also an accomplished musician and has a band along with Derek Hough, his best friend. * In 1975 Donna Summer had her first hit single "Love To Love You Baby". This month, thirty-three years later, she has a new release moving up the dance chart.  "I'm a Fire" could be her next number one hit.  Complete Ron Bess' Dance Talk ... @ Rambling Thoughts in the Zone .... "A man with a sense of humor doesn't make jokes out of life, He merely recognizes the ones that are there." - Nuggets Dance Calendar - Long Island / New York ------ April 9 -  Wed --- DANCE - Matty T's every Wed for West Coast Swing. Open dancing at 7PM - 631 979-0713 Wed --- Groups - Innovative Fitness - inter salsa - 7pm -- advance salsa 8pm - www.innovativedancesport.com April 10- Thurs --- DANCE -  Louis Del Prete - Latin, Hustle, WCS - Mirelle's (516) 819-9016  7:30- 11:30  $14  819-9016  7:30- 11:30  $13 Fri  --- Groups - George Maderski - 160 West Merrick Road  - Beg/Interm Bolero -- 8 pm Beg/Interm Waltz -- 9 pm- $15 each class, pay as you go - Refreshments, practice + free practice CD's http://www.madhotdancing.com/ April 11 - Fri --- - DANCE - VFW -  Louis Del Prete - 588 Long Island Ave - Deer Park (516) 819-9016 April 12 - Sat --- - DANCE - Everybody Dance - - Town of Hempstend- 8 p.m. to midnight - Merrick Road Golf Course Clubhouse - $12 per dancer - Door Prizes - Call 516-292-9000 ext 258 for reservations - Mark & Karen -DJ/MC + Demos + lesson http://www.townofhempstead.org/content/rc/everybody dance.html April 12 - Sat --- - DANCE - Stony Brook Dance club http://www.liballroom.com/homepage.html April 13,  Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 180 Commerce - Innovative Fitness, LI, NY LI, NY - CLICK HERE FOR MORE Learn AWESOME moves and TECHNIQUES that will DISPLAY yourself with CLASS AND STYLE!! - Info - Call 516-835-9996 -$15 - class for 1&half hrs - Sign in Starts @ 11:15 - Call about Hustle DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $35 April 14- Mon -  April Groups - wk 2 of 4 - Mark James Instructor - 3 wks for $24 102 E Main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - Mon - Group Classes   - 7 - ChaCha & American Rumba - Adv Beg/Int'm   - 8 - Street Salsa - Int'm - 20 min Salsa Shine Warm- up + Patterns + some Reuda Casino -    - Bay Shore  - Singles & Couples Welcome  - No Partner Needed - Call 516- 835-9996 - http://www.mjames.org/groups.html April 15  - Tues --- DANCE - Latin, WCS, Hustle Dance Mix by DJ CODY- 56th Fighter Group Restaurant at Republic Airport  www.lidance.org/salsa.html/ Tues --- DANCE - Hustle - IBBG Hustle    Future Zone Events April 20 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - MEMORIAL HALL - 102 E main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY - CLICK HERE TO GO TO WORKSHOP - * 1 to 2 Brand New You asked for it - You got it - Newbie/ First Timers Starter Course - Basic Hustle - * 2 to 3 Int Hustle - Core Basics to Spins - * 3 to 4 Int/Adv Hustle - Something New & Dance able for All - * 4 to 4:45 Practice Session General Dancing - Mark & Karen, the 2 Instructors - will walk around answer questions - You can even Video the Review - Making Sure You Got It !! - Cost $10 for Beginner Class - $12 per class - Best Deal 2 Classes for $20 - Sign in Starts @ 12:40 - Singles & Couples Welcome - Call about DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $35 May 3, Sat - Wantagh - The Dance Zone DANCE Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle   WCS Dance music with Mark James & Karen Lupo - + Show - New Look - Larger Floor + Fruit & Veggie Platters- Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 8:30 - 12:30 am - 3710 Woodbine Ave Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions - $14p/p - www.mjames.org/zone.html Complete Calendar @ ---------------- Video Gems - WCS # - Salsa - Latin ------- Enjoy ---- Video Gems - WCS # - Salsa - Latin -- ----- Weekly Video Player @ Bottom - updated Wednesday Ron's Dance Calendar - National & Tri- State ------ Click Below to Go to Ron's Dance Talk & Calendar ---------------- Ron's Complete Calendar---------------- ----------------National Events & Tri--State for the Year---------------- April 13 (Sun) - Karen's Awesome Latin Sexy Styling - April 13 (Sun) - Karen's Awesome Latin Sexy Styling - - Hauppauge - Innovative Fitness BEST DEAL - 1.5 hrs for $15 - 11:30am - 1pm contact # - 516-835-99966 835-9996 More Info.... Step onto these links... Ultimate Dance Zone - Calendar Hustle Hall of Fame Ron's Dance Talk & Calendar Mark & Karen - Flash Video Upcoming Events Click to check these out Ultimate Dance Zone DANCE May 3 Sat - 8:30pm - 12:30am Dance 7- Cha - Am Rumba 8 - Club salsa Next series Starts April 7- Monday BEST DEAL - 4 wks for $32 Karen's Sexy Latin Styling April 13 - Sunday Hauppauge Learn AWESOME moves and TECHNIQUES that will DISPLAY yourself with CLASS AND STYLE!! Hustle Workshop - April 20 - Bay Shore Large Venue - Best Deal - 2 hrs = $20 - 3 hrs=$30 Simply Ballroom - Spring Tour - 2008 - This is the Show my daughter is in Join our mailing list! email: dannsirs@yahoo.com phone: 516-835-9996 web: http://www.mjames.org

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April 7, Mon - NY - Dancesport - Legendary Hustle Mondays at Paul Pellicoro's DanceSport, with DJ Donnie Shields at 9:30PM  -$10 admission; DS registered students free. 22 West 34th St East Entrance 4th Fl between 5th & 6th avenues. http://www.dancesport.com for more information.

April 8, Tues - NY - HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:30 to 11:30 PM, $13 includes Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, salsa Lesson by Kelly Ficarra, prizes & dancing to a Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

April 8, Tues - NY - IBBG, "The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party". Spacious Dance Floor, DJ Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS hosted by Doreen. 50/50 Raffle & door prizes. 1100 Stewart Ave. Garden City, Exit M3W off Meadowbrook Pkwy 9 PM. Only $8  

April 8, Tues - Pa - Michael's Cafe in Bensalem for the best dance night in the tri state area. Hustle, with a mix of WCS and Latin in between. DJ Mark spins from 8PM till 12:30AM, no cover, free parking. Street road near the Casino/race track. April 22 is double shot night, 2 songs back to back by your favorite artists. 

April 9, Wed - NY - "HUSTLEJAM" @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 w. 26th st.: Join your hosts Simone Assboeck & David Padilla for a WEEKLY Hustle & Latin party, 9:30pm til 12:45am, DJ Nelson "Paradise" Roman spinning the best in hustle & latin....$9/PP; $5 for SO Students. "Munchie Night; Snax Galore!

Apr 10, Thurs - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE'S,!! 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS  DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 11:30PM, Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. HUSTLE  Dance Lesson starting at 7:30w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar Available, Admission $14, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

April 11, Fri “ Pa -  Swing Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, Beg. Jitterbug Lesson at 8 PM, New Moves at 8:45 PM, dance 9 PM - midnight - Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, and more. DJ Alex.  $10.  More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com

April 11, Fri - Hustle party at the Atrium,  8 PM hustle lesson with Brian Gallagher & Rob & Sheila a WCS Class. Dance Party at 9 PM until 1 AM, Brian spinning a Hustle & California mix in one room, & DJ Rob spinning a Contemporary, Classic &  Bluesy mix of WCSt. Refreshments served all night. All for $12.00  http://www.atriumdance.com

Apr 11, Fri - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK  V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI,  Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM to 12:00AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter!  40 Min. VIENNESE WALTZ  Dance Lesson at 8:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar Available, $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

April 11 - 13 Philadelphia Festival Dancesport Championships Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel, http://www.phillyfestival.net 

April 12, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi's Millennium Hustle "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" 3 DJ's, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ Johnny OOO-Hustle, DJ JEFF -Latin, DJ NOAH-Ballroom (Tango,Swing). $15 includes free class in hustle, latin - ballroom 8-9pm and Dancing 9pm-1am.Cash Bar. CLUB 412, 412 8th Ave bet. W30/31,4th Fl. 516 728-6101 http://www.loribrizzi.com or loribrizzi@aol.com

April 12, Sat - Pa -  Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, Lessons at 7:30 pm and 8:15 pm with Kathy & John Augustine dance 9 pm - midnight with DJ Faryl, $10. 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com

April 13 - Sun - Karen's Sexy Latin Styling - Karen Lupo - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - 180 Commerce - Innovative Fitness, LI, NY LI, NY
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April 13, Sun - NJ - Second Annual Care to Dance, Suzanne Paterson in   Princeton. Dance with your favorite pros, see them dance in a fabulous show. Our reuse project is ReSouled Shoes. Come see these fabulous works of art, created by local artists. You can win gift certificates to restaurants, private dance lessons - bid on a plane ride to Nantucket for lunch - spend time with an astronaut! For info go to http://yourresourcenj.org/ or Carol Feldman at 609-841-9083 cjfdanceworks@gmail.com

April 15, Tues - NY - SDLI swing dance, with the New Vintage Swing Band. Free lesson @7:30. Dancing 8-10:30. All other Tuesday nights DJ music.At Pomodorino's Restaurant in Hauppauge. Call 631-476-3707 - http://www.SDLI.org

April  15, Tues - NY - HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:30 to 11:30 PM, $13 includes Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, salsa Lesson by Kelly Ficarra, prizes & dancing to a Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 http://www.LIDance.org

April 18, Fri - NJ, Roberto's Dance Studio BIG Bash at 209 Jefferson Ave, Hasbrouck Heights, Hustle/Salsa Workshop from  8-9 p.m. Party from 9 to 12 p.m.  $15 for lesson and Party.  Dance, see showcases and win door prizes. Great MUSIC.  Light refreshments will be served. E-mail us at robertohustle@yahoo.com - call us at 201.288.1422.  BIG Bashes are every 3rd Friday of each month. 

April 18, Fri - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society - Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, Beg. Lindy Hop Lesson with Greg Avakian &  Laurie Ziimmerman 7:30pm; Open Dancing 8:30pm to 11:30pm. $11 regular/$8 students with ID.  609-945-1883 - email   http://www.centraljerseydance.org.    swing@jerseyjumpers.org.

April 18, Fri “ Pa - Swing Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Beginner Jitterbug Lesson at 8 pm, New Moves at 8:45 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight - Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, and more. DJ Alex.  $10.  More info available at 610-348-6727, http://www.swingkat.com


April 20 - Sun - HUSTLE WORKSHOP - Mark James & Karen Lupo - 1 - 4:45 pm - MEMORIAL HALL - 102 E main St, Bay Shore, LI, NY
CLICK HERE TO GO TO WORKSHOP - * 1 to 2 Brand New You asked for it - You got it - Newbie/ First Timers Starter Course - Basic Hustle - * 2 to 3 Int Hustle - Core Basics to Spins - * 3 to 4 Int/Adv Hustle - Something New & Danceable for All - * 4 to 4:45 Practice Session General Dancing - Mark & Karen, the 2 Instructors - will walk around answer questions - You can even Video the Review - Making Sure You Got It !! - Cost $10 for Beginner Class - $12 per class - Best Deal 2 Classes for $20 - Sign in Starts @ 12:40 - Singles & Couples Welcome - Call about DVD for Sale - 30 moves for $35 - 516-835-9996

April 20, Sun - Pa - Dance Party at the Crown Plaza Hotel King of Prussia,  with Donna Boyle,  7:00PM Hustle lesson 7:30PM  to 1030pm Dancing -  Ballroom, Hustle, Latin, Swing & Oldies, DJ Donna J 215 740 3472 http://www.donnaboyle.com donnaboyledisco@aol.com

April 20, Sun - NY - HuSoul Sundays at Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio. Hosted by Luis & Mary Ann Rosa in associaiton with Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio, 16 Wolcott Rd. Levittown. The Best of Classic Hustle, with a splash of salsa & WCS. Complimentary refreshments, wine, snacks. Complimentary lesson with Luis & Mary Ann 5:15pm - 6pm. Dancing 6pm - 9:30pm. Guest DJ Nelson Paradise Roman.

Apr 20, Sun - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK  V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, 11729 **Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:00PM to 11:00PM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter!  40 Min Dance Lesson at 7:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar Available, Adm. $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

April 22, Tues - Pa - Double shot (two back to back songs) from classic &  contemporary artists at Michael's Cafe. DONNA SUMMER, THE SALSOUL ORCHESTRA, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS, CERRONE, CANDI STATON and many many more!! Music starts at 8PM with DJ Mark. 3640 Street Road, Bensalem, PA   215-633-7171

April 24 - April 27 Swing Dance America Hilton - Milwaukee, City Center, 509 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203 1-414-271-7250,  West Coast Swing & Hustle competitions, Two Ballrooms (1 WCS; 1 Hustle) HUGE indoor water park inside the Hilton Hotel, 10 Competitive Divisions,  Classic "A" and "B", Over 20 Great Workshops, Inter-Club Competition, Dancing With The Stars Auction, All Star staff: Robert & Nicola Royston, Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz, Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep ,  Erik Novoa & Anna Brady,  Jennifer Lyons, Fred & Tina Price, Slivana Gallagher, Nino DiGiulio,  Kristin Geil-Ham & Monty Ham, Jimmy Mulligan,  http://swingdanceamerica.com/ 

April 25, Fri - NY - Zachary's Dance Contest, back by popular demand, a monthly dance contest (for amateurs) returns to Long Island, every month. East Meadow Shopping Plaza in East Meadow, 516-794-9770

April 25, Fri - NY - Soho Dance Studio presents a night of hustle. 9PM till.... hustle & more... Enjoy a night of hustle with a guest DJ,  Only $10.  Soho 598 Broadway, 6th Floor, NYC, 10012   212 - 226 - 6767  http://www.sohodancestudio.com

April 25, Fri - FL - Swing Dance Fri'd Blindy that's what happens when you mix Lindy with hot Blues on a Friday night. Dance Lindy Hop, Blues with Cindy. Dance Lesson at 8:00 to 9:00 PM. Dance includes a mix of Swing, Blues, Hustle, Ballroom & Latin Music at 9:00 to late night. $10 , lesson included. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Hwy, Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, 954-254-3221 - 561-495-7571 

April 26,  Sat “ NJ “ Do the Hustle with Johnny V  9 pm  -  1am “ Come Do the Hustle -  Great music, great company on a great floor. $12 - $10 with pass - print out -  Starlight Dance Center 7 High Street, Nutley, NJ  07110 973-235-9835  http://www.starlightdanceusa.com

May 1 - 4 International Hustle Salsa Championships Miami, Florida Hosted by Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow  at the Miami Beach Resort and Spa, 4833 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33140  866- 765-9090 Special IHSC 2008 Room Rates Standard Double $149 per night,  Oceanview Double $179 per night, Staff: Angel Figueroa, Raul Ante, Donna Boyle, Donna DiSimone, Elizabeth Darchi, Ralph Ramirez, Danny McGee, Jamison Kilburn, Artie Phillips, Paul Pelicoro, Silvana Gallagher, Keith & Celeste Gussoni, Joyce Szili, Brian Gallagher, Loriann Greenhouse, Kelvin Roche, Derrick Allen, Lisa Nunziella, Louie & Maryann Rosa, Louie Orlando, Wendy & Wajih Dalal  http://www.hustleandsalsa.com/

May 2 - 4 Swingin Into Spring Windsor Locks,  Connecticut A World Swing Dance Council Registry Event, event director Ken Mercik, Champions Workshops Series, Jack & jill Competitions, Soical Dancing all evening, Staff includes: Mario Robau Jr, Angel & Debbie Figueroa, Larry & Heidi Mongeau, Anne Fleming, Angelique Early, DJ Tommy Gee...Beverly Hills Suites Hotel, 383 South Center St. Windsor Locks, CT, 06096  860 - 623 - 4400  http://www.sis.djkenm.com/

May 3, Sat - NY - The Dance Zone -Enjoy an evening of Latin Ballroom - Hustle - WCS Dance music - with Mark James & Karen Lupo Beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center - 8:30 - 12:30 am - 3710 Woodbine Ave - Carpet has been removed Floor is 60% Larger - Long Island - (516) 835-9996 for directions - $14p/p - http://www.mjames.org/zone.html -
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May 8 -11 The Easterns Washington, DC Area Premier Dance Event - Washington Dance Challenge,  Hilton Washington Dulles - 1-800-Hiltons, Special $90 rate (mention Easterns)  Featuring Hustle Pro Am and  Hustle Jack and Jill's,  Early Bird Rates, Full UCWDC Country Competition, Swing Competition - Strictly & Jack & Jills, World Swing Dance Council Points Added  ProAm & Amateur Ballroom ON SUNDAY DURING THE DAY!  http://www.barrydurand.com

May 10, Sat - IL - Red Carpet Dance, Dinner, Fashion Show of the stars, Champion Showcase, recording artists, Special Guest bob Powers, Mix & Match Pro Dance Challenge, Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake, Silvana Gallagher & Billy Marti, Marcia Barrett & Steeve Jean Louis, Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson, Ben Morris & Melina Ramirez.5PM at 10255 West Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, Illinois All Procedes go to the Rahab House, http://www.jozsefparragh.com/red_carpet_details

JUNE 1- JUNE 8 MILLENNIUM DANCE CRUISE 1st Millennium Dance Cruise out of New York on the fabulous Norwegian Dawn, Hosted by Lori "Hustle Congress" Brizzi.  The ship leaves NY on Sunday, June 1st to Bermuda and returns the following Sunday, June 8th Staff: Billy Marti, Derrick Allen, Keith Harrison, Donna Boyle, Nelson "Paradise" Roman, Jose Solano,  Bobbi Petri, Doug Hagwood, Franklin Ayala, Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse, Lisa 'Sparkles', Walter Perez. Contact Joan Werner at Valerie Wilson Travel, 475 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016  Fax 212 779-7073  Attn: Joan Werner - email Joanw@vwti.com - phone 212 592-1208 - call Lori @ 516 728-6101 - email loribrizzi@aol.com

June 12 - 15th Great American Jack & Jill O'rama  Santa Maria, CA Hyatt Regency Orange County, Jack & Jill contests, 5 day Skippy Blair mini intensive, workshops and tons of open dancing. Workshops featuring: Phil Adams, Skippy Blair, Kelly Casanova, Arjay Centeno, Luis Crespo, Gary Jobst, Deanna Mollmann, Ben Morris, Eric Myers, Lisa Narita, Mary Ann Nunez, Martin Parker, Melina Ramirez, Melissa Ramirez, Melissa Rutz, Manny Viarrial, Sonny Watson. Music by David Koppelman, Mike Pyle, Jack Smith. Costs: $115 per person received by May 29, $135 at the door. Hyatt Regency only $99. room rate call (714) 750-1234 for more details visit http://www.centralcoastswingdance.com - e mail ccsd@thegrid.net

July 4-7 Disco America Crown Plaza Valley Forge 260- Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, PA Hosted by  Donna J. Boyle & Joyce Szili. This is the 10th Anniversary of DiscoAmerica: Dance Workshops, Social Dancing, after Dinner Show, Exhibitions & Championships, contact Donna J. Boyle -  Donnaboyledisco@aol.com, Joyce Szili - JoyceDancr@aol.com - http://www.discoamerica.com/

July 24 - 27 World Hustle Dance Championships The 8th Annual hustle competition returns to East Brunswick New Jersey. Host Diane Nardone brings hustle, Swing, Salsa and country to the Hilton East Brunswick, Three Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick. Lots of great workshops, competitions, a FABULOUS dinner/show and much more!  Vendors will be available throughout the entire event! Visit http://www.hustledanceworld.com 

August 28 - September 1 New York Hustle Congress The 4th Annual hustle event in New York City. Hosted by Lori Brizzi West Coast Swing along with Hustle dancing and competitions More details coming soon. (516) 728 - 6101 Loribrizzi@aol.com http://www.nyhustlecongress.com

Oct 31 - Nov 2 Swing City Chicago At the Westin Lombard Hotel in Chicago. The perfect spot for a Halloween weekend. Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing and DJ Challenge, plus a pro-show/Exhibition, Friday night Pizza Party and Saturday ,late night buffet. Come join Maren, Jason Barnes, Erica Berg, Bill Cameron, Jason Miklic, Fred & Tina Price, Mario Robau Jr, Mike Topel for an incredible fun weekend of dancing. For more details and registration information visit: http://www.Swingcitychicago.com

November 17th - 29th 2008,  Mediterranean Dance Cruise A once in a life time event, on the Queen Victoria for 12 wonderful days starting in Athens and stops in Volos, Greece “ Dikili, Istanbul, & Kusadasi Turkey, Port Said & Alexandria Egypt -  Valetta in Malta - Messina Naples and ending in Rome, Italy.  From about $2200 for the cruise, prior Cunard guests may get better rates. Call for lowest rates. This cruise is selling out fast.  25% of cruise fare due at cabin assignment & final payment due Aug.12, 2008.  All prices per person based on double occupancy & include special dance events open to our group only.  Call 215-855-2711 - info@blsdc.com for more information and a brochure.

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