Happy birthday wishes to Ken Spellman, Lisa Howell, Lauren Costantini, Billy K, Stacy Redler, Hilary Chasin, Susan Cohen, Jami Josephson, Diane Breccia,
Steve Salerno, Rick Weinstein, Larry Brunner, Derrick Allen, Susan Riley & Karen Hill.
It is with extreme sadness we report the passing of a gifted dancer. Jason Colacino was a star. He brought such charisma to his West Coast Swing dancing. A versatile dancer that had GQ looks, incredible dance skills and a warm caring heart. In addition to his professional dance titles he was on staff at many of the national competitions including: Westie Weekend, Mad Jam and WHDC. Along with his partner Katie Boyle they were a sight to be hold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m614IZNc5o
We extend our heart felt condolences to his family and friends.
Please keep the family and friends of Dianne Sokol in your thoughts and prayers. Dianne’s mother passed away this past weekend.
Bravo, David Paris & Zoe are on their way to LA. Lets cheer them on. They are among the top 40 acts in the country. What a great feat. Call your friends & family to incourage them to support this wonderful dance duo. This is the year for dancing to be recognized. Tune in this Tuesday night for “American’s Got Talent”.
The International DJ expo returns to Atlantic City NJ this week, August 10 – 13 at the Trump Taj Mahal. A Promo Only party on August 11th will feature Three 6 Mafia, Brooke Hogan, Joanna Krupa and chart toppers (Pitbull, Deborah Cox), stars of dance radio (Kim Sozzi, AnnaGrace), clubland divas (Sylvia Tosun, Erika Jayne), legendary dance artists (Lisette Melendez, Freedom Williams) and newcomers to watch (Kristinia DeBarge, Paradiso Girls, Kaci Battaglia, LeToya, Jason Derulo, Iyaz.)
She is only 85 years old and dancing circles around the rest, Dorothy Dale Kloss, enjoy.
In just two months the remake of the 1980′s musical, Fame comes to theaters across the country. Debbie Allen and Kelsey Grammar star along with a talented young dance ensemble. September 25th.
This Wednesday night the stars will be out as Steve Salerno “the King of the Birthday dances” celebrates his birthday at Michael’s Cafe. Get there at 8:30PM for the free hustle lesson with Wingo Hom. DJ Mark spins the best dance music till 12:45AM. No cover charge. Located at Street Road in Bensalem, Pa. Next weeks special guest teacher is everyone’s favorite Andre’ Phelps
News Flash, Are you ready? It’s time to face the music and dance. WSDF is almost here. The count down has started. Stay tuned.
Make it a great week,
Ron
Live: The Hustle Growth Forum
Diane Nardone and the World Hustle Dance Championships will be graciously hosting the first public forum addressing the concerns for the Hustle Future. This will be an open discussion where attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, give suggestions and discuss this important topic.
Based on an Editorial discussion initiated on Dance Talk, this important discussion which generated a lot of proactive comments & participants are archived at The Hustle Lounge.
The forum will be moderated by Asia Bautista (The Rhythm Lounge) and Ron Bess (DanceTalk) on October 9 & 10. There will be an 8 person panel fielding the questions on how to grow the hustle and attracting new dancers to the community. This is your opportunity to offer constructive comments, be heard and be proactive. Don’t miss this chance to act as a group and create Change!
Time Capsule
It was a year of many ups and downs. Thirty years ago, the country was numb as Three Mile Island experienced a major nuclear accident. The cost of goods in the USA took a jump as inflation rose. Muhammad Ali announced that he was retiring from boxing, well maybe. The Sony corporation introduced to the world it’s first Sony Walkman and the country mourned the terrible accident of Flight 191, which never made it off the runway in Chicago. There were no survivors. The movie box office racked up a big hit with Bob Fosse’s “All That Jazz”. Other big hits included the motion pictures “Alien”, “Rocky 2″, “The Jerk” and “Kramer Vs Kramer”. It was a tremendous year for dance as Merv Griffin launched the debut of his new syndicated television show, “Dance Fever”. It was so well received it continued on national TV for the next 9 years. The premier dance event of the year was held at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden where Miquel and Annette Marrero took first place in the hustle division of the “Harvest Moonball”. Crowned the All Around champions were Dino Georgio & Jean Cammaletti. Billboard magazine posted their Disco Action 15 songs. The year was 1979 and in Los Angeles, California the top songs were:
1) Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
2) Bad Girls – Donna Summer
3) Bad Bad Boy – Theo Vaness
4) Boogie Woogie Dancin’ Shoes – Claudia Barry
5) Heaven Must Have Sent You – Bonnie Pointer
6) Have a Cigar – Rosebud
7) Stars – Sylvester
Forbidden Love – Madleen Kane
9) Cuba – Gibson Brothers
10) Music Is My Way Of Life – Patti LaBelle
11) Born to Be Alive – Patrick Hernandez
12) My Baby’s Baby – Liquid Gold
13) Dance With You – Carrie Lucas
14) High On Mad Mountain – Michael Theodore Orchestra
15) When You Wake Up tomorrow – Candi Staton
Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…
Aug 10, 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
Aug 10, Mon – NY – Gossip Swing party. Monthly West Coast Swing Party With special guest teachers Robert & Nicola Royston. They will be teaching an Intermediate West Coast Swing Lesson from 7:15-8 PM and Steve Neeren Hosting & DJing from 8-11:30 PM. Located at 733 Ninth Ave. (bet 49th & 50th st ) 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
Aug 11, Tues – NY – DJ CODY’S “ANNUAL 39th BIRTHDAY” PARTY – SPECIAL EVENT at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long Island, 7-11:30 pm, FREE Admission, NO DANCE LESSON, Includes 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
Aug 11, Tues – NY – The “Original Tuesday Night Dance Party” rolls back the prices… only $5 Admission, PLUS – With every drink you purchase at the bar, you will receive a raffle ticket for a FREE Admission. Drawing at the end of the evening. Celebrate Susan Cohen & Luis Rosa’s birthdays. Robin & Mary will be bringing cake. Hustle & Salsa the night away at Club Sambuca 272 Post Avenue Westbury, (¼ mile south of Northern State Parkway). Huge brand new dance floor, 9 PM to 12 AM. (718) 347- 0934.
Aug 12, Wed – NY -”HUSTLEJAM” @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St. (9th floor): 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 “Munchie Night”: Snax Galore!!! hustlejam@hotmail.com or 917 459-399
Aug 12, Wed – Pa – Michael’s Cafe, the hot spot for hustle, WCS and Latin dancing. Free hustle lesson with the New York’s own Wingo Hom at 8:30PM. DJ Mark spins the best dance music till 12:45AM. No cover charge, free lesson and lots of fun. Street Road in Bensalem near the Race Track/Casino. Next weeks special guest teacher is Andre’ Phelps
Aug 12, Wed – NJ – DKN Dance Weekly classes & social at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple Ave, Fairlawn, join Diane K Nardone for 2 great Hustle lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beginner Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of our practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Int / Adv.Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of our practice social, Admission: 1 Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. A fee is required to sit in a Class or Social Contact Diane info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net or visit our website http://www.dkndance.com/
Aug 13, 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!!! We’re Celebrating ~~MARILYNS~~ Birthday Bash!!!! Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. CHA CHA 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!
Aug 13, Thur, Pa – Starry Ferrari Salsa Social at the Ballroom On High, 310 East High St, Pottstown. A Salsa socials every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. Huge hardwood floor! 8 p.m. Beg. Salsa lesson included in $10 admission. First-timers & full time students with ID get in for only $5! For an extra $5, come at 7 p.m. for an Inter. Salsa Lesson! Social dancing to salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha from 9 to 11 p.m. A friendly, non-competitive social! No partner needed for the lessons, Light snacks provided. Info call Star Seguinot at 215-920-4511, email star@netcarrier.com, www.swingkat.com
Aug 14, Fri – NY – Ballroom/Latin Dance Social at Bet U Can Dance Studio 3032 Jericho Tpke East Northport Long Island, International Dance Lesson from 8 –9PM, Party goes till 11:30PM. Ballroom, Latin, West Coast Swing and Hustle. $15 for Lesson and Party or Just $10 for Party. 3032 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, 631-623-6559 www.betucandance.com
Aug 14, Fri – NY – The NEW “HUSTLEJAM FRIDAY & WCS PARTY” 9:30 pm – 2:00 am! Co-Hosts Simone Assboeck & Tybaldt Ulrich present the once-a-month Dance Party! 3 separate dance floors! Featuring: DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning Classic Hustle in the Grand Ballroom; DJ Tybaldt Ulrich spins WCS in Studios 1&2! Latin in Studio 4! SPECIAL SUMMER ADMISSION $10.-!!! Complimentary wine, light FREE Buffet and Intriguing Performances! Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th St (9th floor) hustlejam@hotmail.com or 917 459-3990
Aug 14 & 15 – NJ – Mario “Swing Daddy” Robau is HERE for Rob and Sheila’s Westie Weekend. Atrium Double Shot Friday Night Blast with Brian Gallagher’s Hustle Explosion and Rob and Sheila’s Got Swing. See www.robandsheiladance.com for flyer and all the details. You can pre register via Pay Pal.
Aug 15, 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. www.loribrizzi.com
Aug 15, Sat – NJ – Salsa Sensation with Mambo-on-Two lesson by Jose “Papo” Diaz 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Open dancing to Samba, Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata and more 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Suzanne Patterson Center , Monument Drive, off Route 206, Princeton, Everyone welcome. No partner needed. $12 admision, $8 students with ID. For additional information visit www.centraljerseydance.org or call 609-945-1883 or salsa@centraljerseydance.org.
Aug 15, Sat – NJ – New Year’s Eve in August, Nash Dancenter at 10-12 Emery Ave in Randolph, Lessons 8:00-9:00 pm & Dancing 9:00 pm-1:00 am Ballroom/Latin Mix & Salsa Lesson with Brian Nash California Mix & WCS with Erik Novoa, Hustle Mix with DJ Johnny O & Hustle Lesson with Jaime SernaTickets $20 in advance, $30 event day (cash only) 973-328-7979 www.nashdancenter.com
Aug 16, 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.
Aug 16, Sun – NJ – “YOUR TIME TO DANCE”! Exciting New Format. Hustle workshop 7-8 pm with Jennifer Lynn, 8-9 pm West Coast Swing only, 9-10:30 pm WCS Latin & Hustle, 10:30-midnight Hustle only, Johnny “O” spinning great music from 8pm to midnight, Only $8 before 10 pm/$10 after 3rd Sunday of every month. Great dance floor, friendly crowd. Come check it out! WCS Workshop with Jessica Gettemen on Sept 20m Starlight Dance Center, 7 High St. Nutley , NJ 973-235-9835 http:/www.starlightdanceusa.com
Aug 16, Sun – NJ – “YOUR TIME TO DANCE”! Exciting New Format. Free Hustle workshop 7-8 pm with Jennifer Lynn, 8-9 pm WCS only, 9-10:30 pm WCS Latin & Hustle, 10:30-midnight Hustle only, Johnny “O” spinning great music from 8pm to midnight, Only $8 before 10 pm/$10 after 3rd Sunday of every month. Great dance floor, friendly crowd. Come check it out! WCS Workshop with Jessica Gettemen on Sept 20m Starlight Dance Center, 7 High St. Nutley , NJ 973-235-9835 http:/www.starlightdanceusa.com
Aug 18, Tues – NY – The “Original Tuesday Night Dance Party” rolls back the prices… only $5 Admission, PLUS…. With every drink you purchase at the bar, you will receive a raffle ticket for a FREE Admission. Drawing at the end of the evening. Celebrate Rich, Teri, Derrick & DJ Johnny O’s birthdays. There will be lots of cake. Hustle & Salsa the night away at Club Sambuca 272 Post Avenue Westbury, (¼ mile south of Northern State Parkway). Huge brand new dance floor. 9 PM to 12 AM. (718) 347- 0934.
Aug 18, 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 PEGGY ANN HEENEY, 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
Aug 19, Wed – NJ – DKN Dance Weekly classes & social at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple Ave, Fairlawn, join Diane K Nardone for 2 great Hustle lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beginner Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of our practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Int / Adv.Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of our practice social, Admission: 1 Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. A fee is required to sit in a Class or Social Contact Diane info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net or visit our website http://www.dkndance.com/
Aug 19, 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
Aug 20, Thurs – NY – 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE’S,!! 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island, 11590. Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 11:30PM!!! GREAT SHOW!!! Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. CHA CHA 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!
Aug 21, Fri – NY – Bet U Can Hustle Party at Bet U Can Dance Studio 3032 Jericho Tpke East Northport Long Island, Int/Adv Hustle Lesson from 8 to 8:45PM, Party goes till 12AM. Hustle Classics plus new Hustle Music mixed with some WCS and Salsa. $10 Cover includes all Beverages. 3032 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, 631-623-6559 www.betucandance.com
Aug 21, Fri – NJ – Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance with beginner swing dance lesson with Kenny & Pam Boston 7:30 – 8 p.m. & inter. swing dance lesson with Kenny & Pam 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open dancing 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. with Kenny & Pam DJing at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Everyone welcome. $12 admision, $8 students with ID. For additional information visit www.centraljerseydance.org or visit swing@jerseyjumpers.org or call 609-945-1883.
Aug 22, Sat- NY – BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK V.F.W. 88 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.
Aug 22, Sat – NJ – Three Amigos, They’re back – Encore Presentation!! The Three Amigos Dance Party at Starlight! Special birthday celebrations for DJ Johnny “O” and Jerry Hobbs. 3 DJ’s – One Big Party!!! 9pm – 2am $15.00. Johnny “O”, Bobby Morales and Nelson “Paradise” Roman playing great dance music Don’t miss this night. starlightdanceusa.com 973-235-9835
Aug 22, Sat – VA – All White Summer Salsa Party Cruise with Nino Torre & NiteMix Productions, 9:00 to 12:00AM on board the elegant EAGLE of the James River, with 2 levels for dancing & socializing to the best Salsa-Latin Dance music mix. 3101 Wharf Street, Richmond , Limited advance tickets only $30 p/p. Dress code: All White. Tickets include live entertainment, snacks, noisemakers, & a free after Party… Music by DJ’s Nino Torre & Jimmy Castro. Call (718) 926-3704 http://www.NiteMix.ws/WhitePartyCruise
Aug 22, SAT – NY- MILLENNIUM HUSTLE @ DANCE MANHATTAN presented by Lori Brizzi with DJ NELSON ROMAN playing Hustle and a latin/swing mix. AC working great now and will be using the large space for lots room for dancing. Dancing from 9:00pm-1:30am, 39 W19th St, 5th Floor, bet 5/6th Aves. $15 Admission http://www.loribrizzi.blogspot.com
Aug 23, Sun – Pa – Donna Boyle ‘s Dance party at the Crown Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia, the home of Discoamerica. Hustle dance lesson at 6PM with Brian Gallagher, followed by dance party at 7PM until ?Guest DJ is Brian Gallagher. Located at 260 MALL BLVD KING OF PRUSSIA PA 19406
http://www.donnaboyle.com/
Aug 25, 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 PEGGY ANN HEENEY, 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
Aug 26, Wed – NJ – DKN Dance Weekly classes & social at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple Ave, Fairlawn, join Diane K Nardone for 2 great Hustle lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beginner Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of our practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Int / Adv.Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of our practice social, Admission: 1 Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. A fee is required to sit in a Class or Social Contact Diane info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net or visit our website “http://www.dkndance.com/
Aug 27, Thurs – Pa – Starry Ferrari Salsa Social at the Ballroom On High, 310 East High St, Pottstown, Huge hardwood floor! 8 p.m. Beg. Salsa lesson included in $10 admission. First-timers & full time students with ID only $5! For an extra $5, come at 7 p.m. for an Inte. Salsa Lesson! Social dancing to salsa, bachata, merengue, cha cha from 9 to 11 p.m. Light snacks provided. For additional information call Star Seguinot at 215-920-4511, star@netcarrier.com. www.swingkat.com
Aug 28, Fri – NY – Ballroom/Latin Dance Social at Bet U Can Dance Studio 3032 Jericho Tpke East Northport Long Island, International Dance Lesson from 8 –9PM, Party goes till 11:30PM. Ballroom, Latin, West Coast Swing and Hustle. $15 for Lesson and Party or Just $10 for Party. 3032 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, 631-623-6559 www.betucandance.com
Aug 29, Sat – NY – DancXchange Lounge at Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, BALLROOM & HUSTLE $15 for the dance, Celebrating Lena Spurdis’s 50th Birthday. Hosted by Donna DeSimone, 9:30pm, 22 West 34th Street (bet 5th & 6th) 4th floor 212 307-1111 dancxchange@yahoo.com 2 DJ’s, 2 Dancing Rooms, Cash Bar, DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman Hustle Room DJ Johnny “O” Ballroom Mix, 7:30-8:15. Beg. Hustle with Donna, 8:30-9:15 Int, Hustle with Donna, classes: $8.00, Dance 9:30pm-1:30am, 516-375-8498, Discount Parking:$10.00 at GGCM on 33rd & 5th between Madison & 5th
New York Hustle Congress Sept 3rd – 6th 2009 at the 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 the 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, reserve at 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
Sept 20, Sun – Pa – World champion dancers, Sam & Denise Miller collaborates with Pianist Helen Beedle on Baker Hall stage, 3PM at Lehigh University. Sam & Denise will choreograph and perform, among others, tango, waltz, and country two – step to a mix of both classical and contemporary repertoire. With J. Beedle, singer/songwriter, and J. Villanueva, cornet. For information and ticket sales: http://www.zoellnerartscenter.org/cwo/Home
Sept 27, Sun – Pa – West Coast Swing Night at Havana with the David Barry Five-Man Trio in New Hope. No admission! Free lesson! No Cover, Havana is 105 S. Main Street in New Hope. Phone 215 862 9897 The David Barry Five-Man Trio is the slinkiest, sexiest, most undulational WCS band on the East Coast!
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 & Salsa Cruise January 16 – 21, 2010, 11th Annual Tropical Dance Convention. Navigator Of The Seas, Join Drew, Nino and Caren for this 5-night exotic Caribbean winter getaway. Rates start as low as $590 per person. You’ll travel from Miami to Labadee to Ocho Rios and back to Florida. Fabulous meals, buffets, 15 hours of dance workshops, 10 social dance sessions, pools, spas, broadway 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, 2010 – Jan 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
