Happy Birthday wishes to Raye Avery, Annmarie Randazzo, Jenny Costa, James Stanford, Maryann Rosa, Asia Bautista, Heidi Groskreutz, Cindy Sherman, Jose Gonzales, Rita Dowd, Nan Bohrar (RIP), Michael Cohen and Gloria Gaynor
Our heart felt condolences go out to Dave Muzzi and his family. Dave’s twin brother Mark’s life was cut short. He leaves behind a loving family and friends. Mark served as a proud Commander in the US Navy for 20 years. Donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Indiana. http://www.wthr.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=4073993&at1=News&h1=Fatal
Our condolences go out to the friends and family of William Whitlow, who was killed in an auto accident. He was a wonderful dancer and friend to many. He will be so greatly missed. Monica Cejudo has created a Facebook Memorial page, where you can post words and pictures. http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-Memorial-William-Withlow/120434487837
Pasha, a finalist from So You Think You Can Dance is now starring in “Burn The Floor”. He will be on staff at this weeks “New York Hustle Congress” and will be in the “Circle Of Love, Hustle for the Hounds” fund raiser. Just one more great reason to be at the NY Hustle Congress. www.nyhustlecongress.com
A big birthday bash, this week at Sambuca, Tuesday night. Celebrating birthdays for Miriam Sanchez, Maryann Rosa, Stracey Diaz and Renee Dorsa. Club Sambuca, 272 Post Avenue Westbury, NY.
This week kicks off the semi finals on America’s Got Talent where the top acts compete. Be sure to tune in to watch the amazing artistry of dance champions David Paris & Zoe Klein, this Tuesday night, on the ABC network. Please don’t forget to vote. They need our support.
Congratulations to Jennifer & Jeff Gessner on the birth of their daughter, Genevieve Celina. The bundle of joy was born on August 23 and weighs 8 lb. 2 oz., 20 inches in length. Everyone is doing well.
Check out the dance pictures from Elisabeth Craner & Stanley Smalanovich’s birthday celebration at Michael’s Cafe, courtesy of Scott Michielli. http://www2.snapfish.com/launchslideshow/share_version=version_B/AlbumID=1212429017/SUBSCRIBER_NAME=SNAPFISH//EntryIDX=1
The Saturday Night Disco Fever has a line up of music all -stars. Mickey B. has a concert and a half that will take you on a trip back to the Disco era, featuring the Trammps (Disco Inferno), France Joli (Come To Me), Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes (The Love I lost) it all takes place on November 7th at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main St, Patchogue, NY, you can order your tickets now by calling 516 – 822 – 9612 visit the website at www.mickeyb.com
Zachary’s held the second week of the $10,000 dance contest. This past week’s winners were Mary & Louie Rosa, Annamarie & Richard took second place. All 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners receive cash
prizes. To register, contact Charlie, your host, at (516) 983-3913 For details visit www.zacharysny.com
Simone Assboeck has been cast as a flappper in “Boardwalk Empire”, an HBO’s Martin Scorsese-directed drama pilot. Written by Terence Winter, “Empire” chronicles the early 20th century origins of Atlantic City and revolves around Nucky Johnson (Steve Buscemi), who runs a liquor-distribution ring, and Jimmy Darmody (Michael Pitt), his ruthless flunky. For more details visit: http://boardwalkempire.com/
Tyrone Ebo, Ron Campli & Dave Wenntin are putting together a Scintillations Reunion at the Old Scintillations Club now known as Club Ice at the Old Sheraton in King of Prussia, Pa. The reunion is Friday October 2nd, starting at 6pm, there is a $20 cover charge that includes 2 free drinks.
May I Have This Dance is hosting the Chicago Hustle Championships at their studio October 16 – 18 weekend. Donna DeSimone will be teaching workshops & judging. The competitions will include Jack & Jills, Pro-Ams & Strictly Hustle. Hustle is growing fast in the Chicago area. For more info & registration forms please visit the website. http://www.mayihavethisdance.com/events/HustleChamps2009Main.php
Former “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographer Alex Da Silva was arrested in Hollywood and charged with assaulting 4 different women. He is being held on $6 million bail.
Mario Lopez is back with the 4th season of Randy Jackson presents America’s Best Dance Crews. The show airs on Sunday nights at 8PM (EST) on MTV
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by DJ Fancy and his brand new Summer Mix CD. Read all the details below.
Make it a great week,
Ron
New York Hustle Congress – this week
Last call, as we say good by to summer, its the last big dance event of the season, its time for New York Hustle Congress. Pasha from ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ is going, so is his partner Anya, for the Circle of Love and a special workshop entitled ‘Cool Moves and Styling’ – Dance Like a Star!’ . It will take place 6:30 – 7:30 PM on Sunday. The cost for the workshop is only $20. It is sure to fill up quickly so reserve your space now by writing to Lori at loribrizzi@aol.com . Guess who else is coming? Actor/ choreographer /Broadway star Luis Salgado will be taking part in the Circle of Love at NY Hustle Congress too. Luis is currently starring in the Broadway musical “In The Heights” He will share his charisma with us in the Circle of Love. Plus, look who is waiting to see you: Bobby Morales, Johnny ‘O’ Ortiz, Nelson ‘Paradise’ Roman, Nino Torre, Ron Bess, Bobbi Petri, Anthony Lee, Sergeant Smitty, Donna Boyle, Billy Marti, Silvana Gallagher, Donna DeSimone, Brian Gallagher, Bonnie Herbert, George Garcia, Diane K. Nardone, Louie Orlando, Elizabeth Darchi, Kim Vanaman, Raul Santiago, Mark James, Karen Lupo, Roberto Pagan, Rosa Paredas, Lisa Nunziella, Kelvin Roche, Lori Ann Greenhouse, Derrick Allen, Robert Anthony Vance, Jami Josephson, Paul Pellicoro………..Add this year, is the West Coast Swing room which will be open from 8PM – 2AM. There is a special kickoff party at Iguana on Thursday night from 9 – 2am. Located at 240 West 54th Street (Bet. 8th Ave & Bway) Don’t be left out, don’t miss a minute, its the annual tradition, its……New York Hustle Congress. Be there. www.nyhustlecongress.com
DJ Fancy’s ‘Summer Mix’
DJ Fancy is back with his Summer Mix for 2009 and boy he hasn’t missed a trick. 17 brand new songs for contemporary dancing, hustle and Swing. This CD has the hottest new club songs that pack a punch. This unique compilation includes the scorching hot new songs by Shakira – She Wolf, Madonna’s newest single Celebration, and the Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling. Most of the DJ Fancy songs are remixed for a great dance beat. He has the knack of taking a beautiful ballad and tweaking it for a great dance floor jam. If your ready to experience the newest songs of summer then check out these tunes: Hush Hush by the Pussy Cat Dolls which has the cover of I will Survive originally recorded by Gloria Gaynor. The newest releases by Beyonce and Jordan Sparks. Over one hour of great dance songs that should be part of your library. DJ Fancy is a pro at studio and commercial mixing and now brings you more of the fresh new music he is famous for. To order your copy of the ‘Summer Mix’, please send a check for $15 to: Edward Archie, 6034 Magnolia Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109. The price including handling and shipping.
NASDE “Classic, Showcase & Strictly Swing Standings
courtesy of: www.nasde.net
JORDAN FRISBEE 50 TATIANA MOLLMANN 50
ARJAY CENTENO 46 MELISSA RUTZ 46
CHRISTOPHER HUSSEY 41 KATRINA BRANSON 41
PARKER DEARBORN 36 JESSICA COX 37.5
BEN MORRIS 36 MELINA RAMIREZ 36
MICHAEL KIELBASA 32 JENNIFER DELUCA 32.5
JASON BARNES 32 ERICA BERG 32
KYLE REDD 26 KELLESE KEY 28
MYLES MUNROE 23 SARAH VANN DRAKE 26
JIM MINTY 22 TESSA CUNNINGHAM 23
RONNIE DEBENEDETTA 20 KATIE MCCASLIN 22
JASON MARKER 18 BRANDI TOBIAS 20.5
JAKE HANING 18 ANNMARIE LAFRAMBOISE 19.5
JASON MIKLIC 17 TALETHA JOUZDANI 18
GREGORY SCOTT 17 COURTNEY ADAIR 13
New York Record Pool
The New York Music Pool list supplied by Jackie McCloy at NYMusicPool@aol.com.
TOP HITS
1 Let The Feelings Go by Anna Grace
2 When Love Takes Over by David Guetta
3 Crazy Possessive by Kaci Battaglia
4 Evacuate The Dancefloor by Cascada
5 Love Struck by V Factory
6 Armageddon (Remixes) by Jessica Jarrell
7 Goodbye by Kristina DeBarge
8 Shame On Me by Alex Sayz
9 Everytime by Daisy
10 Scared Of Me by Fedde LeGrand
11 Now I’m That Bitch by Livvi Franc
12 Sing (Remixes) by Wyonna
13 Turn Up The Radio by Lenny B feat. NJ
14 Celebration by Madonna
15 Come Back To Me by Utada
Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…..
Aug 31, 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
Sept 1, 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 DONNE De SIMONE, 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
Sept 1, Tues – NY -Special Event this week at Club Sambuca, 272 Post Avenue Westbury, (¼ mile south of Northern State Parkway). Celebration of Miriam Sanchez’s 50th, Mary Ann Rosa, Renne & Stracey’s birthdays. Host: Sambuca, Ralph & Luis . Opening early 7:30PM to 12 AM. Admission this week Ladies $5, Gentlemen $7 Music by Bobby Morales, Luis Rosa & Luis Roman. Complimentary buffet.
Sept 2, Wednesday’s NJ DKN Dance Weekly classes and 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 Beg Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of our practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Inter/ Adv Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of social, Admission:1Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. For more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net http://www.dkndance.com/
Sept 2, Wed – Pa – Michael’s Cafe, the hot spot for hustle, WCS and Latin dancing. Free hustle lesson with Joey Commatucci at 8:30PM. DJ Mark spins the best dance music till 12:45AM. No cover charge, free lesson and lots of fun. Located at Street Road in Bensalem near the Race Track/Casino. Next weeks special guest teacher is Disco Donna Boyle. Spread the word.
Sept 2, 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 “Lucky Draw” Everyone has a chance to win perx! hustlejam@hotmail.com or 917 459-3990
Sept 2, Wed – Best of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, top 15 dance performances from the last 5 seasons, from the 100th episode. On the Fox network at 8PM EST.
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
Sept 5, Sat – NJ – California Mix by No Name Dance Society. Beg/ Inter Salsa lesson with Henri Velandia 7:30-8:30. Open dancing to music by Genesis playing Latin, Swing, WCS, Hustle, Ballroom… 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton. $12, $8 students with ID. www.centraljerseydance.org or noname@centraljerseydance.org call 609-945-1883.
Sept 8, 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 DONNE De SIMONE, 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
Sept 9, 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 “Munchie Night”: Snax Galore!!! hustlejam@hotmail.com or 917 459-3990
Sept 9, Wednesday’s 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 Beg. Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of our practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Inter / Adv. Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of social, Admission:1Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. For more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net http://www.dkndance.com/
Sept 10, Thur – Pa – Join Star & Remi hosting the Starry Ferrari Salsa Social every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at the Ballroom On High, 310 E. High St.(2nd floor), Pottstown, The party starts at 8 p.m. with a Beg salsa lesson, then dancing to salsa, bachata, merengue & cha cha till 11 (sometimes later) Only $10. An Int. salsa lesson at 7! Only $5 extra for the early lesson. No partner needed. Light snacks provided. We LOVE our beginners. Info call 215-920-4511 or email star@netcarrier.com or visit www.swingkat.com
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 11, Fri – NJ – Free Swing dance, Central Jersey Dance Society presents swing dance under the stars at Hinds Plaza, by the Princeton Boro Library on Witherspoon St. All abilities welcome. No partner needed. Metered parking on street. Parking garage next door. Surface is smooth stone. www.centraljerseydance.org
for info 609-945-1883
Sept 11, Fri – NY – 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, $13, for info (516) 819 – 9016.
Sept 12, Sat – NJ – Ballroom Blitz. Intermediate Hustle Workshop 7 p.m. with Carmen Valverde. Beginner Hustle lesson with Carmen Valverde 7:40-8:30 p.m. Open Dancing to best of ballroom, hustle, swing, Latin and more 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Universalist Unitarian Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. $12, $8 students with ID. Free parking on site. Refreshments. Everyone welcome. No Partner needed. www.centraljerseydance.org e mail noname@centraljerseydance.org 609-945-1883.
Sept 14, Mon – NY – Gossip Swing party. Monthly West Coast Swing Party With special guest teacher John Lindo. He 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
Sept 15, Tues – NY – HOT SALSA, HUSTLE & WC SWING DANCE PARTY – Tonight Featuring “LIDance HUSTLE CONTEST” – At CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, Long Island, 7-11:30 pm, $15 Includes a Delicious HOT Buffet Dinner & dancing to the Hottest Latin, Hustle & WC Swing Dance Mix on LI by DJ CODY. No Dance Lesson tonight! For Info contact 631-744-7777 or www.LIDance.org
Sept 16, Wednesday’s 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 Beg. Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of our practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Inter / Adv. Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of social, Admission:1Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. For more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net http://www.dkndance.com/
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 20, Sun – Pa – Patient Assistance Fund Raiser at Brookside Country Club Macungie, 1 p.m. – Social gathering and dancing 1:30 p.m. – Lunch with choice of salmon, prime rib, chicken or vegetarian option. DJ Carol Coffinger is helping Lehigh Valley Hospital Center (MUST CALL CAROL BEFORE SEPT 13 with your choice) Continuous dancing til 5 pm R.S.V.P. to Carol Coffinger at 610-398-8312 $75 per person donation and cash bar
Sept. 20, Sun – NJ – “YOUR TIME TO DANCE”! Exciting New Format! Free WCS workshop included starting at 7pm! 7-8 pm WCS workshop with Jessica Gettemen , 8-9 pm WCS only 9-10:30 pm WCS Latin and 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! Starlight Dance Center , 7 High Street , Nutley , 973-235-9835 http:/www.starlightdanceusa.com
Sept 24 – 26th – St. Petersburg, Florida. Summer Swing Classic welcomes Beata Howe, Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson, Shawn Swaithes & Donna Bonham Steinfeld, Danielle Blouin, Jimmy Formelio & Cindy Meyer, Mark Traynor, Debi Dillow, DJs Phil Dorroll, Earl Yeomans, & Vicki Kay!!! – Workshops, Dancing, NO competition just FUN FUN FUN! We will give away Tampa Bay Classic passes as door prizes! Only $79 for a weekend pass including workshops, parties, etc. See www.summerswingclassic.com for registration.
Sept 24, Thur – Pa – Join Star & Remi hosting the Starry Ferrari Salsa Social every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at the Ballroom On High, 310 E. High St.(2nd floor), Pottstown, The party starts at 8 p.m. with a Beg salsa lesson, then dancing to salsa, bachata, merengue & cha cha till 11 (sometimes later) Only $10. An Int. salsa lesson at 7! Only $5 extra for the early lesson. No partner needed. Light snacks provided. We LOVE our beginners. Info call 215-920-4511 or email star@netcarrier.com or visit www.swingkat.com
Sept 27, 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 Donna followed by dance party at 7PM until ?
Located at 260 MALL BLVD KING OF PRUSSIA PA 19406 http://www.donnaboyle.com/ 215 740 3472
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/
Oct 25, NY – The Great Memory Walk day , in honor of Chris Bates’ mom, Geneva Jeffries. please join them. An estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Now is the time to ACT to end this epidemic. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, It’s easy to give online by following the link below. This Link to visit my personal web page and help in his efforts to support Alzheimer’s Association New York City Chapter https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=302442⊃Id=228421577
Oct 25, Sun – Pa – 7th Annual Dance Party Benefit for Breast Cancer. Jitterbug, Line, Hustle, contemporary music…..raffles, 6 to 10PM, $15 donation in advance or $20 at the door. Barren Hill Fire Company Hall, 647 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, brendap313@comcast.net 610-203-6348
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, Massachusetts…. your Halloween weekend destination. http://www.philadelphiasalsafest.com
Saturday Night Disco Fever, November 7, Saturday, presented by the “Prince of Disco” Mickey B. A concert and dance contest at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main St, Patchogue, NY,starring The Trammps, France Joli, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Karen Lynn Gorney and the Sweetwater Orchestra. There will be a special Amateur dance contest and a John Travolta Look-A-Like contest. For tickets call 516 – 822 – 9612 visit the website at www.mickeyb.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
