Happy birthday wishes to Jose Solano, Roberto Pagan, Anthony Lee, Karen Pomager, Ginger Rogers, Driton ‘Tony’ Dovolani, Mary Lasurdo, Amy Tuarez, Sean Gardner, Diane Weinberg and Rosalee Bucci.
Congratulation to Sonya Elmore as she is expecting her first baby this coming September. The La Luna Dance family is growing.
House Dance International held its International dance competition last week in Manhattan, NY. Dance champions Louie and Maryann Rosa won 1st place taking home a cool $1,000 in the hustle division. Congratulation to them both.
Put some magic in your dance and attend the 2009 Miami Dance Magic this week from July 16 – 19 at the Miami Hyatt Regency in beautiful Miami, Florida. Dance competitions, workshops, social dancing at a breath taking resort. See more details below. Visit www.miamidancemagic.com
There is no better way to say good bye to summer then at the New York Hustle Congress. This year the security gets bumped up as Lori Brizzi has retained the “Dance Police” for her event. If you get out of control you could end up in the lock up with “Dance Police”, with none other then Smitty, as he takes over. You can register on line: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/NYCNHHH-SALSA-20090901/index.jhtml
High five to Dance Haddonfield. SJ Magazine has named them the “Best Place to Dance 2009″. To read all the details and their feature on ABC TV, visit the website www.dancehaddonfield.org
Don’t miss Michael’s Cafe this Wednesday as we celebrate Danielle Odhner’s birthday. A night of free dancing….including a free beginner hustle lesson with Joey Commentucci at 8:30PM. DJ Mark spins hot new tunes with a mix of classics from 8:30PM till 12:45 AM. Join the birthday dance for Danielle, cake and fun. Next week, our guest instructor is dance champion Silvana Gallagher.
San Francisco’s ALL STAR Latin Tribute presented by Seaon Stylist. Dance the music of Michael Jackson as Salsa, Merengue & Cha Cha Cha. Orchestra Montuno Swing with DJ Eldela Clave and special Bay Area Salsa Dancers on July 31st at Cafe Cocomos 650 Indiana Street. Potrero Hill, San Francisco. See more details below. www.SFMJTribute.com
An impressive dancer in her own right, actress Katie Holmes (Mrs Cruise) will appear on SYTYCD on July 23rd celebrating the shows 100th episode. The show will be a tribute to Judy Garland and benefit Dizzy Feet Foundation which supports dance education in America.
30 years ago, an anti disco movement took place. Here is a look back, courtesy of MSNBC. It created a road bump for the discoage but dance music lives on, here.
Make it a great week,
Ron
Our favorite clubs from back in the day
Any avid dancer knows the emotional impact that a club can have on you. It can inspire you for years to come. The early discotheques and night clubs were the roots of the hustle. Before the Dance weekends and socials, the hustle was mainstream, in the clubs. During the early 70′s through the 80′s, the hustle could be seen in discotheques and night clubs through out the country. Great dancers would frequent the discos that catered to them for: new music, a great dance floor, fellow dancers, ambiance…. Here are some more letters that share those great club memories as we unlock the time capsule. Enjoy RB
Some of my favorite dance clubs from back in the day were, Fantasy Island which was located in Brooklyn New York and Uncle Sam’s in Long Island. Louie’s favorite was the Town house 48.
Mary & Louis Rosa
Walking into Inferno’s in 1979-1980 is an experience that most could handle and some would not come back. I could not get my friends from Bklyn to go, so I went alone or dragged my sister for company. I loved entering through those doors. The people were diversified from all races, creed and color. You had hustle dancers in one spot and freestyle dancers in another. But the spot I took was, of course, the hustle spot. The music pumped with bass and underground hustle music. On the floor I saw Arte, Eddie, Maria, Melvin, Louie, Sammy, Kitty, BooBoo, Butchie, Lourdes, Nellie, OMG the dancers were all there. It was a high to me and I did not take drugs. The addiction hit me as soon as I met all those dancers.
Beth Darchi
Hey Ron! How are you and the family?? My clubs from back of the day were:
#1 the club I first met you in NJ, I was all of about 17 with my phony ID and you were what in Diapers??? Someplace Else, The Library, Valentino’s, Francine’s, Club Tomorrow – beautiful place, CC Charlie’s where I first met Bobby Peters, The Branch – The club downtown where I first met Mike Cobb. (I forgot the name of it)!!! Another club called Elans where I first met Stanley in 1985 for the dance fever tryouts downtown. Emerald City (Great place), Rumors (of course), the Chez in Atlantic City, OF COURSE! AND last but one of the very best, JOEY’S, in Clifton, NJ. I miss everyone up in Phillie!! Please say hello to everyone for me.
Love, Caren Casper
Hi Ron
Where do I start there were so many great clubs but my favorite was Club Hollywood after it was Club Better Days, than the best club in the world was Paradise Garage. This was a club that you had all kinds of dancing, you were able to dance from 12 Midnight to 12 noon. There was Ice Palace that we would go about 6pm after the fountain that was in central park and we would dance outside on bricks every Sunday. We also had fun at Club Inferno and Club Disco Crisco. My favorite dance studio was Alexis Dance studio that was on 86th street and Broadway that was the start of Monday night dancing way before Dance sport.
David Padilla
Hi Ron,
I’ve been reading the letters everyone has been sending on the Dance Clubs that impacted their lives. Well ,The most extravagant & amazing Dance Club I’ve ever been to was the “LimeLight” in Atlanta Georgia. I was visiting a friend going to college there in 1980. It was like being in Las Vegas. I have never seen such a spectacle of dazzling decor, sound, music,dancing and staging. As you walk up the soring stair case they had people dressed in glamorous1920′s clothing frozen like manikins positioned on display ledges on the wall & staircase. As you entered the main room they had women in mermaid swimsuits encased in plastic bubbles filled with water moving across the ceiling on a cable system. I wondered …how are they breathing? They had a magician on stage doing magic acts, people in cages hanging from the ceiling dancing & hustling with each other. The lighting was a show onto itself. As the club got more crowded walls would open up to make the space larger until it was the size of a football field ( at least). I had the rare opportunity to see where all the magic happens. My friend knew the DJ and took me to the DJ booth and control room. I was blown away when I walked in. It was huge! half the room was lined with electronic panels that controlled all the special effects.It was like being in a space ship. The DJ had a tremendous capsule surrounded by his vinyl records & lighting. It took the DJ and three other guys to work the lighting effects alone. They had a lounge & kitchen up there much larger than my house. The view from the top of the ceiling height where the DJ stood was astounding. It was an amazing experience to witness. I’ll never forget.
Donna DeSimone
Hi Ron,
My favorite disco dance clubs were Epanema, Alexis dance studio, Soap Factory, and of course Roseland, my favorite favorite club specially when they would circle around you to watch you dance and with different partners. I walk in one time and “Its Over” by Alma Faye was playing, I would wear wide skirts so my partners could spin me around. People would give you plenty of room. Also Barney Googles, Mariposa, Starship, Xenon, Ice Palace, and a small club called Hocus Pocus in Jersey City too.
Minnie Ruiz
Hi Ron,
1) Big Daddy’s 135th, North Miami, Florida
2) Limelight, Hallandale, Florida
3) Honey for the Bears, Coconut Grove, Florida
Drew Axelrod
There were soooo many clubs in those days and being a dance instructor and not having regular business hours, my colleagues and I were out EVERY night dancing and it was such a great time to be young. On Long Island, we loved getting dressed up and going to Decameron’s. It was a true supper club. My party at Il Campanello is the closest thing to that these days. There was Uncle Sam’s and the Feathers every week. Zachary’s, but I think it was called something else in those days. Also, a place called 231 but there were lots more. In Queens, I loved the Lemon Tree. In NYC, I went to Ipanema, of course, Studio 54 and the gay bar, Starship on 57th Street where I remember getting a kick out of sitting there next to Grace Jones watching the dancers. Then there were the big warehouse clubs for ‘after hour’ dancing. We were dancing fools and they were crazy times and I am thankful for making it through them alive and to have such wonderful memories to reminisce about.
Lori Brizzi
The most memorable places to dance in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 70′s: Maxwells, B – Street, Silks, Tingles, Dance Your Ass Off, Studio West and Trocadero Transfer. The most memorable for me go to Maxwells for it’s lighted disco floor and Tingles for it’s elegance, where such notables as Jack LaLanne would frequent. All were hot with weekly dance competitions. These were the days when we would dance 7 nights a week, 4 to 6 hours per night. Where you would dance to 15 to 20 min. continues mix songs, of which you would sit 1 or 2 songs in the night. Where you were allowed to be creative; you where allowed to dress the part of a dancer; you were allowed to play a roll on the dance floor. It was customary to share and exchange ideas, to compete with different ideas rather than different styles of the same idea. It was a new dance and though you all had the same basic foundation, when you were creating from different locations and didn’t have the same access to ideas; when competitors hit the stage, there was more excitement and exchanges of ideas; and it generated more diversity and excitement with the dancers as they mixed there dancing ideas and skills on the dance floor.
Gregory Harrison
2009 DJ Directory part 2/3
This is part two of a complete, comprehensive listing of the top disc jockeys specializing in dance music, from all over the USA. Thank you to all these professionals for the energy they put into their work and for the enjoyment they bring to the dancers. (This is a three part list.) Please retain this copy for your records when you need a top notch DJ in the future.
Rene Hewitt
Jersey City
DJ/Producer, House and Classics
Owner: iMusic Underground Records
djrene@optonline.ne
www.iMusicUndergroundRecords.com
myspace.com/renehewitt
201-714-4852
Valerie Hunt (aka DJ Girl Wonder)
Phoenix, AZ
Hustle, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Ballroom
email: djgirlwonder@gmail.com
http://djgirlwonder.blogspot.com/
(480) 829-6272
Mark James
Long Island & New York City
Hustle, WCS & Salsa
dannsirs@yahoo.com
516.835.9996
http://www.ultimatedancezone.com
DeeJay Vicki Kay
West Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Swing, Hustle, Latin, Ballroom
DJVic@MrDancePro.com
http://www.MrDancePro.com
(561) 414-1503
DJ Linda
Wilmington, Del
Music for Weddings & Special Events
215-817-0955
e mail djlinda@aol.com
http://www.djlinda.com
John Lindo
Morristown, NJ
swing, country, hustle, latin
jl@johnlindo.com
http://www.johnlindo.com
973-538-7147
DJ Maestro
Detroit Michigan
Dance, hustle
DJmaestro4life@aol.com
586 – 615 – 5869
DJ Dennis Matera
Totowa, New Jersey
Hustle, Salsa, WCS, Ballroom, 2-step, hip – hop, Club, Top 40, Dance, house, classic house, Rock, classic rock,
http://www.DJDENNISMUSIC.COM
CELL 973-768-2168
HOME:973-790-6711
Jackie McCloy
Long Island, New York
35 Years of Dance Music Pre-Saturday Night Fever Underground Disco to Contemporary Progressive & lots in between.
LIRecordPool@aol.com
(516)796-6596
Ken Mercik
Enfield, CT
WC Swing (Blues, Contemporary, Etc…), Ballroom, Country, Classic Rock, Oldies (50′s on up)
860-749-5434
ken@djkenm.com, djkenm@aol.com
http://www.djkenm.com
Dave Moldover
Washington DC
Variety Dance Music & More
dave@dancejamproductions.com
http://www.dancejamproductions.com
301.330.7708
DJ Bobby Morales
New York City
Rare and Commercial Disco Classics,
Deep Soulful House Music, Salsa and Freestyle
Mixed Cd’s available
(347) 524-5315
George “Cody” Morse
Long Island, NY
Ballroom, Argentine Tango, WC Swing, Hustle
Phone: 631-744-7777
E-mail: Info@LIDance.org
http://www.LIDance.org
Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…
July 13, Mon – NY – Dancesport – Paul Pellicoro’s Legendary Hustle Mondays at DanceSport, featuring Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning every Monday night, the best in hot dance music from 9:30PM – $10 admission; DS registered students free. 22 West 34th St. East Entrance 4th Fl between 5th & 6th avenues. www.dancesport.com
July 13, Mon – NY – Monthly West Coast Swing Party at the beautiful GOSSIP BAR & RESTAURANT hosted by Steve Neeren. Guest instructor Erik Novoa & Anna Brady. Pre register for the class. Located at 733 Ninth Ave. (bet 49th & 50th st ) The party starts at 8-11:30PM with a lesson (from 7:15- 8PM). Steve is your host & DJ every second Monday of the month. Admission is $12 at the door or $10 if you pre-register at the Strictly Westie website. http://www.strictlywestie.com/dances/event.php?id=6594
July 14, Tue – NY – Hustle AND Salsa the night away at The “Original Tuesday Night Dance Party” at Club Sambuca 272 Post Avenue Westbury, (¼ mile south of Northern State Parkway). Celebrating a birthday this week is Diana. Lena will be bring the cake and Oscar will be visiting NY. Huge brand new dance floor and a beautiful bar. 9 PM to 12 AM. Admission $8. For info (718) 347- 0934.
July 14, Tues – NY – HOT SALSA, HUSTLE & WC SWING DANCE PARTY – Weekly at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long Island, 7-11:30 pm, $15 Includes a Complimentary 1 hr HUSTLE Dance Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, a Delicious HOT Buffet Dinner & dancing to the Hottest Latin, Hustle & WC Swing Dance Mix on LI by DJ CODY. For Info contact 631-744-7777 or www.LIDance.org
July 15, Wed – Pa – Michael’s Cafe the weekly hot spot every Wednesday night. DJ Mark spins contemporary and classics for Hustle, Swing and Latin. Celebrating Danielle Odhner’s birthday this week. Complimentary hustle lesson with Joey Commentucci at 8:30PM. No cover, free parking. Street Road in Bensalem. We dance till 12:45AM. Next week, Dance Champion Silvana Gallagher is the guest teacher.
Jul 15, Wed – NY – “HUSTLEJAM” @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St.: Join your hostess Simone Assboeck 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 – Tonight’s Special is “Dancers Request Hour”: 60 minutes of your requested songs. hustlejam@hotmail.com or 917 459-3990
Miami Dance Magic July 16 – 19 at the Miami Hyatt Regency, A magical 2nd year dance vacation hosted by Debra Lynn. Dance competitions, workshops, social dancing in beautiful Miami. Staff includes: Skippy Blair * Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely * Angel Figueroa Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann * Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer DeLuca * Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson, Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow * Keith & Celeste Gussoni * Jameson Kilburn & Daniel McGee, Eddie “Salsa Freak” Kelly Faust, Bobby Gerrard, Vicki Kay, David Koppelman, Victor Loveira Make reservations now for early bird prices (305) 358-1234 9 Visit www.miamidancemagic.com
July 16, Thurs – NY – LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE’S,!! 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island, 11590. Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 11:30PM!!! Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. SALSA Dance Lesson starting at 7:30w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar Available, Admission $14, call Louis (516) 819 – 9016. THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
July 17 – 18, Pa – Alec Mazo & Edyta Sliwinska from Dancing With The Stars at La Luna Dance Studio. Only a few tickets are still available for the Friday, July 17th,show. Price is $35 (admission at 10 pm) La Luna La Luna Dance Studio 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020
215-638-0418 http://www.lalunadancestudio.com
July 17, Fri – NJ – ROBERTO PAGAN BIRTHDAY BASH Knights of Columbus, 39 Washington Street, Lodi NJ 07644. TWO-STEP Workshop from 8-9 PM taught by TONY MAROLDA. Party from 9 to 12 p.m. $15 for lesson and Party. Dance hosts, special showcases, light buffet & door prizes. Cash Bar & Great music by DJ Dennis. ,More info E-mail us at robertohustle@yahoo.com or call us at 201.288.1422. Big Bashes are held every 3rd Friday of each month.
July 17, Fri – NJ – Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance with beg swing lesson with Mike Davis 7:30 – 8 p.m. and int. swing lesson with Mike 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open dancing 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton. Everyone welcome. No partner needed. $12 admision, $8 students with ID. For additional information visit http://www.centraljerseydance.org
July 18, Sat – NY – BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at TEMPLE B’NAI TORAH Formerly The Surburban Temple) 2900 Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE!!! 8:30PM to 12:30AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Veg.Platter & Bagels! 30 Min. Dance starting 8:30pm. State of the
art sound system, AC, Door Prizes, Admission $15, call Louis at (516) 819 – 9016.
July 18, Sat – NJ – Salsa Sensation with beg. Bachata lesson with Henri Velandia 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and open dancing 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to DJ Carlos Hendricks playing the best in Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata….at Suzanne Patterson Center , Monument Dr. Princeton. No partner needed. $12 admision, $8 students with ID. www.centraljerseydance.org
JULY 18, Sat – NY – MILLENNIUM DANCE PARTY presented by Lori Brizzi @ Club 412.3 separate rooms with 3 different DJs. DJ NELSON ROMAN-Hustle Room, DJ JEFF-Salsa Room, DJ MARK-Ballroom, Swing, Tango Room. Admission $15 includes choice of free class from 8-9. Dancing 9pm-1:00am/2am hustle 412 8th Ave bet 30/31 Str, 4th fl. loribrizzi@aol.com 516 728-6101
July 18, Sat – NJ – The Watermelon Dance hosted by The Del Val Swing Club. Haddonfield School of Dance, 413 Crystal Lake Ave, Haddonfield. Lessons are in Carolina Shag. 8:00-8:30 Intro for beg. and 8:00-8:30 inter. for those wanting to add on to their dance skills. 8:30 to midnight dance with DJ Rob to a fun mix of contemporary, classic, blues and Rhythm & Blues music. $10 Club members; $12 non members includes lessons, dancing and snacks and beverages. www.robandsheiladance.com
July 19, 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, $13, for info (516) 819 – 9016.
July 19, Sun – NJ – “YOUR TIME TO DANCE”! Exciting New Format! 8-9 pm West Coast Swing only
9-10:30 pm WCS Hustle and Latin 10:30-midnight Hustle only Hustle, Salsa and West Coast Swing 8 pm-midnight Johnny “O” spinning great Hustle, West Coast & Salsa music – Only $10 3rd Sunday of every month. Great dance floor, friendly crowd. Come check it out! Starlight Dance Center, 7 High Street, Nutley, NJ 07110 973-235-9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com
July 21, Tues – NY – HOT SALSA, HUSTLE & WC SWING DANCE PARTY – Weekly at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long Island, 7-11:30 pm, $15 Includes a Complimentary 1 hr SALSA Dance Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, a Delicious HOT Buffet Dinner & dancing to the Hottest Latin, Hustle & WC Swing Dance Mix on LI by DJ CODY. For Info contact 631-744-7777 or www.LIDance.org
July 22, Wed – NJ – DKN Dance Weekly classes & social at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple Ave, Fairlawn, Diane K Nardone Join us for 2 great Hustle lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beg. Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Inter / Advanced Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of practice social. 1 Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. Contact Diane for more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.netor http://www.dkndance.com/
July 22, Wed – NJ – John Lindo is back for another round at Westie Wednesday!! Woo Hoo! Two WCS lessons 7-8 and 8-9 – each is $10. Take BOTH lessons and get into the dance FREE. 9 til 11:30 (at least) Dance – $7 at the door. No specials, passes or promotional ads will be accepted for this dance. Lots of FREE parking. Snacks included. Wear something sparkly…in your hair, a shirt/top, jewelry or whatever you think is cool. We’ll have a prize for the best sparkle! www.robandsheiladance.com
July 22, Wed – NY – “HUSTLEJAM” @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St.: Join your hostess Simone Assboeck 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 – Tonight’s Special is “2 for $15″ Admission: You & a New Friend MUST show up together to get this special admission price!” hustlejam@hotmail.com or 917 459-3990
July 23, Thurs – Pa – Starry Ferrari Salsa Social at the Ballroom On High, 310 East High St, Pottstown. Celebrating the weddings of Amanda Seguinot (Star Seguinot’s daughter) & Wade Weightknecht, and Andrea & John Yoder (Starry Ferrari regulars!) Performance by Amanda & Wade, Champagne toast, Salsa socials every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. 8 p.m. Beg. Salsa lesson included in $10 admission. 1st timers & full time students with ID get $5! For an extra $5, come at 7 p.m. for an Inter.Salsa Lesson, Social dancing from 9 to11 p.m. Star Seguinot at 215-920-4511 or star@netcarrier.com.
JULY 24, FRI – NY- MILLENNIUM FRIDAYS at IL CAMPANELLO presented by Lori Brizzi with DJ Bobby Morales playing Hustle and a latin/swing mix. Come and enjoy an elegant evening out at this lovely restaurant. Dancing from 9:30pm-2am, kitchen open until 11pm. 136 West 31st, between 6th/7th Ave. $15 Admission, $10 with dinner loribrizzi@aol.com
July 25, Sat – NY – DancXchange Lounge at Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, BALLROOM & HUSTLE Hosted by Donna DeSimone, 9:30pm, Cash Bar with drink specials 9:30pm-10:30pm, DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman Hustle Room ,DJ Johnny “O” Ballroom Mix, 22 West 34th S. (bet 5th & 6th) 4th Floor Discount Parking: $10.00 GGMC Park, 325 33rd St. bet Madison & 5th ave 7:30-8:15. Beg. Hustle with Donna 8:30-9:15 Int, Hustle with Donna DeSimone Dance 9:30pm-1:30am, $8.00 class $15.00 Dance Donna: 516-375-8498 http://www.dancesport.com
July 25, Sat – NY – ALL WHITE PARTY!! ~~~WEAR WHITE~~~ BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, 11729. Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM to 12:00AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter! 40 Min. Dance Lesson at 8:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar Available, $14, for info (516) 819 – 9016.
July 26, SUN – NY – Bailamos Dance, presents a Sunday afternoon Hustle/Calif mix dance party from 2- 5PM. Where: The New Age Ctr, One South Broadway, Nyack , NY . Only 30 minutes from northern Jersey and lots of free parking. $10.00 for the party hosted by Bob Blank and Lisa Freeman. 11-12noon Int’l Latin class, 12-1pm Beg/Int Hustle, 1-2pm Advance Hustle. For more info, visit our website: http://bailamosdance.com Or email us at: Bob@bailamosdance.com or Lisag1281@msn.com
July 27, Mon – NY – Birthday Xtravaganza for David Padilla. The annual birthday party for the star of “Paris Is Burning”. Being held at Escuelita located at 301 West 39th st, NYC from 8PM – 4AM with DJ Eddie Cruz. For details call 212 – 631 – 0588
July 28, Tues – NY – HOT SALSA, HUSTLE & WC SWING DANCE PARTY – Weekly at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long Island, 7-11:30 pm, $15 Includes a Complimentary 1 hr SALSA Dance Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, a Delicious HOT Buffet Dinner & dancing to the Hottest Latin, Hustle & WC Swing Dance Mix on LI by DJ CODY. For Info contact 631-744-7777 or www.LIDance.org
July 29, Wed – NJ – DKN Dance Weekly classes & social at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple Ave, Fairlawn, Diane K Nardone Join us for 2 great Hustle lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beg. Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Inter / Advanced Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of practice social. 1 Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. Contact Diane for more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.netor http://www.dkndance.com/
July 31, Fri – NJ – DKN Dance Monthly Friday Social with Diane K. Nardone Knights of Columbus, 16-16 N Maple Ave, Fairlawn, 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm Salsa Lesson Diane, 9:00 pm to 12:30 am Hustle/WCS/Salsa/Country/Ballroom & More Dance to the sounds of DJ Dave Muzii & DJ Frank Pellicci ADMISSION: Class & Social $15, Social Only $15. There will be a CASH BAR, Coffee, Tea, & cake will be served, Phone: 201 666 6224 Email dkndance@verizon.net www.dkndance.com
July 31, Fri – CA San Francisco’s ALL STAR Latin Tribute. Seaon Stylist Presents…Dance The Music of Michael Jackson as Salsa, Merengue & Cha Cha Cha Orchestra Montuno Swing, DJ Eldela Clave & SPECIAL Bay Area Salsa Dancers!!! Friday July 31st 2009 At Cafe Cocomos 650 Indiana Street. Potrero Hill, San Francisco. Doors Open at 9pm. LIVE Band 10pm Tickets $15 in Advance $20 At The Door! www.SFMJTribute.com
Aug 1, Sat – NJ 3 Amigos Hustle & Mix Dance Party 9pm-2am Dance Party , 3 Great DJs-Bobby Morales, Nelson “Paradise” Roman and Johnny “O” spinning great dance music! Come and check it out! First Saturday of every month $15 at Starlight Dance Center, 7 High Street, Nutley, NJ 07110 973-235-9835 http://www.starlightdanceusa.com
Aug 7, NJ – Central Jersey Dance Society presents free dancing under the stars at Hinds Plaza, by the Princeton Boro Library on Witherspoon St. Join us for a mix of tango, swing, ballroom and Latin dancing. All abilities welcome. No partner needed. Metered parking on street. Parking garage next door. Surface is smooth stone. Argentine Tango. 7-10 p.m. and again on Aug. 23, 6-9 p.m. www.centraljerseydance.org
Aug 14 & 15 – NJ Mario “Swing Daddy” Robau is HERE for Rob & Sheila’s Westie Weekend. This one is full of workshops, fun dancing, privates and a little time to get to know, learn from & play with the BIG DAWG!! See www.robandsheiladance.com for flyer and all the details. You can pre register via Pay Pal.
New York Hustle Congress Sept 3rd-6th 2009 at NYC Hilton, join Lori Brizzi for the biggest end of the summer party of the year. Workshops, competitions, exhibitions and the best dancing on the east coast. Two Feet- One Event – NY Hustle Congress. More details coming soon.
www.nyhustlecongress.com LoriBrizzi@aol.com 516-728-6101
Desert City Swing Sept 11-13 2009 Phoenix Arizona, at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. WSDC registry event, free workshops, all competition finals are Jams, 2 beginner Boot Camps, strictly Swing A/B, Jack & Jills plus more. $99/night double occupancy rates, 800-947-9784 Staff includes: Kyle Redd, Sarah Vann Drake, Parker Dearborn, Jessica Cox, Ben Morris, Melina Rameriz, Arjay Centeno, Melissa Rutz, John Lindo, Benji Schwimmer, Torri Smith. www.desertcityswing.com Mike Gadberry 480-570-5122 Desertcityswing@cox.net
Oct 2, Fri – Pa – Reunion party for Scintillations Night Club, a back in the day party featuring original resident DJ Tyrone Ebo. Come out for this 30 year reunion, bringing back the dancers and staff including Ron Campli and Dave Wenntin. It all takes place at the old Scintillations Club now known as Club Ice at the Old Sheraton in King of Prussia. The party starts at 6pm only $20 cover which includes 2 free drinks. For more details visit the website. www.scintillations.net
World Hustle Dance Championships October 8 – 11th – Columbus Day weekend. At the East Brunswick Hilton Hotel, NJ. The 9th annual event hosted by Diane Nardone. Social dancing, competitions, Dinner Show, workshops and much more. Reduced room rate of only $99 per night, This is the last big event of the year. Hold the date. More details coming soon. www.hustledanceworld.com
Bermuda Dance Cruise October 18-25, 2009 7 Night Round-trip from New York (Laguardia) on the Norwegian Dawn Freestyle Cruising. Ports of call: New York City; King’s Wharf BERMUDA, Dance under the stars with Laurence Miller, Chad Stall…..Dance activities included: at least 12 workshops with classes in at least two levels. Intermediate in Swing, Salsa, Rumba, Cha Cha, Waltz & Foxtrot http://www.sundancercruises.net/
Philadelphia SALSAFEST October 30 – Nov 1, 2009, The great northeast will experience a brand new dance competition this fall. La Luna Dance presents the first annual at the Ramada Airport Philadelphia. A three day Salsa Congress hosted by Sonya Elmore. Featuring a spectacular show and the top teachers from Portugal, Canada and New York, Philadelphia, California, Massachusetes…. your Halloween weekend destination. http://www.philadelphiasalsafest.com
5 Night Western Caribbean cruise November 30 – December 5, from Miami to Cozumel, Belize. Set sail with Justin Penney from Dance Sport USA aboard the “Navigator Of The Seas”. Dance on the high seas with the incomparable Justin Penney and Cruise Connection. Whether you are single or have a partner, the instructors can teach you how to dance foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, rumba, bolero, cha cha. Experience danily dance lessons, workshops, prizes, ice skating rink, miniature golf course, rock climbing wall, around the clock dining, top entertainment, cocktail parties, and endless activities. Rates start as low as $379.00 for an inside cabin. Visit the website for more details or call www.cruiseconnection.org
(954) 755 – 3518
Hustle Dance Cruise January 16 – 21, 2010, 11th National Hustle Dance Event and Cruise. Navigator Of The Seas, Join Drew & Caren for a 5 night exotic Caribbean dance event. Rates start as low as $590 per person. Your travel from Miami to Haiti, Jamaica and back to Florida. Fabulous meals, buffets, 15 hours of dance workshops, 10 social dance sessions, pools, spas, broadway caliber shows, Jack n Jill contests, dance hosts plus more. The first, original hustle dance cruise. For more details call 754 – 246 – 2874, e mail hustlecruise@hotmail.com website www.HustleCruise.com
Sundancer 7 Night Mexican Rivera Dance Cruise, January 24-31, 2010, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan & Cabo San Lucas Round trip from Los Angeles. Instructors: Maggie Francucci of Colorado & Paul Zimny of California. Prices start at $629 inside cabin, $729 ocean view & $879 balcony Plus port charges, taxes, fuel surcharge and gratuities. Deposit of $375 due by Aug 15, 2009 Final Payment Deadline: Nov 1, 2009 Dance Activities include Dance Workshops in beginner & intermediate levels PLUS private social dances with our DJ music – mixture of Ballroom, Swing & Latin, mixers & fun dance games and at least two dance hosts for the single ladies – All included in our price. Contact: Cathy & Brent Paxton at 1-866-409-SAIL (7245) info@SundancerCruises.net Fax: 303-284-0983 Website: www.SundancerCruises.net
