Happy birthday wishes to Amy Lefkowitz, Miriam sanchez, Joe Kerner, Rich Klinger, Patty Kozel (RIP), Sandra Gonzalez, Kat Clark, Celie McVaugh, Stracy Diaz~Hernandez and David Flynn.
Our condolences to Susan Bloom’s (Goldenberg) and her family on the passing of her father.
Congratulations to Lisa “Sparkles” Paternoster on her marriage (over Labor day weekend) and….the grand opening of her own dance studio, located at 130 South Street in the historic town of Oyster Bay, NY in the EvoSport X building. www.LisaSparkles.com
Five years ago, a beautiful, gifted singer passed away. Laura Branigan was only 47 years young when she succumbed to a brain aneurysm. Nominated for a Grammy award for her hit “Gloria”, she experienced platinum records with “Self Control”, “Solitaire” and “How Am I suppose to Live without You.
This week at Michael’s Cafe Donna Boyle & Ron Bess teach the free hustle lesson. Get there early, 8:30PM, then stay for the night as DJ Mark spins dance music until 12:45AM. We will be celebrating Joe Kerner’s birthday. Located on Street Road, in Bensalm Pa. Next weeks guest teacher is Wingo Hom.
Hats off to David Paris & Zoe, they made it to the semi finals on American’s Got Talent.
We are so proud of them and their great achievement. Click here to see their most recent performance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HyE_aPWti8
Check out the photo images, courtesy of Fred, from Terri Murphy’s birthday party held at Michael’s Cafe.
http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/
You can submit your questions for the round table discussion on “the Growth of Hustle” by clicking on to: http://rhythmlounge.tv/the-growth-of-hustle-open-forum/
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
Double high five to Lori Brizzi. New York Hustle Congress was off the charts. Read more below.
It’s hott & stirring up the dance floor. The newest release from DJ Fancy – Summer Mix. 17 new songs for contemporary dancing, hustle and Swing. This compilation includes the new songs by Shakira, Madonna, Black Eyed Peas, Pussy Cat Dolls, Beyonce, Jordan Sparks….. To order your copy, send a check for $15 to: Edward Archie, 6034 Magnolia Ave. Pennsauken, NJ 08109. The price including handling & shipping.
You didn’t have to wait long, its back the new season of “So You Think You Can Dance”. The show airs this Wednesday night, September 9th on the Fox network at 8PM EST.
A hustle beginners bootcamp is being held at the Bucks County Dance Center, instructed by Joey C. on October 4th, Sunday from 10:30AM to 2:30PM. Learn technique, movement, partnering, lead & follow etc..
located at 2292 Street Road in Bensalem. For details call Joey at (215) 317-7675
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by The World Hustle Dance Championships.
www.hustledanceworld.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
The World Hustle Dance Championships
Its the 11th Annual World Hustle Dance Championships, being held October 8 – 11th, at the Hilton Hotel,
3 Tower Center Blvd, in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Your host, Diane K. Nardone invites you to the most exciting dance event of the year. With a bigger staff and talent bursting at the seams, you’ll be treated to the most spectacular hustle event, Ever. Diane is excited to bring so many talented professionals together for this amazing weekend. This years staff includes: Erica Smith, Jameson Kilburn, Stephanie Risser, Robert Cordoba, Elizabeth Darchi, Anthony Lee, Donna Boyle, Lisa Nunziella, Gary Ulaner, Joyce Szili, Brian Gallagher, Christopher & Lisa Schaupp, Daniel McGee, Donna DeSimone, Melody Cocharan, Chris Bates, Daniel McGee, Silvana Gallagher, Tony Pace, Tina Price, Wingo Hom, Lori Brizzi, Tybaldt Ulrich, Roberto Pagan, Ron Bess…..with a DJ team second to none: Bobby Gerard, Dave Muzii, Frank Pellicci, Mark Routzahn, Philip Spinka, Robert Cordoba, Johnny O and Joyce Szili. This year, the WHDC has added Ballroom competitions to the Friday schedule, in addition, there will be the very first, open forum, to discuss the “Growth of the Hustle”. It will include an 8 person panel to answer and suggest ideas to the audience. The forum will be moderated by Asia Batista, from the Rhythm Lounge, and Ron Bess from DanceTalk. The forum will take place on Friday night. Everyone is invited to take part. Registration & Competitions forms & Event Schedule are on the website for Hustle/WCS/Salsa/and Ballroom workshops & competitions. Registration/Competition forms are available for print (mail or fax) and on line registration is available. The event Schedule is also posted on the website. Book your room now, at the beautiful Hilton hotel at the low discounted room rate of only $99 per night…… prices will going up in just a few days. For all the details please visit the website at www.hustledanceworld.com
Last year, Donna Boyle received the Life Time Achievement Award, Lori Brizzi received the Christopher M. Nardone award, and Hazel & Tybaldt Ulrich took first place in the World Open. Who will dance away with all the Gold this year? Don’t miss this years competitions, workshops, dinner show and social dancing in an environment full of friendly dancers and smiling faces.
Letters to the Editor
(our goal is to post readers letters twice a month, unfortunately due to space limitations we can not publish them all)
Hi Ron;
I would like to express my appreciation to all my friends who celebrated my birthday with me at Michael’s Café last Wednesday. The music was great, the crowd warm and friendly, the energy positive and festive, and the cakes were yummy! And lots, lots of friendly people!
Thanks to everyone for the gifts and cards. They meant so much to me! And thanks to all the dancers that made my birthday dance so much fun and enjoyable.
What a wonderful feeling it is to be loved by the people you love!
Thank you everyone!
Trish
oxox
Hi Ron,
I just want to give a shout of appreciation out to all the people at Michael’s Cafe` that helped me celebrate my birthday. What a night to remember! Thanks to DJ Mark for the great music, to Jennifer for setting up and to all those that made my birthday dance so much fun. I am so happy and grateful to be a part of such a wonderful group and I hope everyone can feel the same joy when their day comes around.
Many thanks to all,
Terri
Hi Ron,
I’d like to thank everyone at Michael’s for making my birthday so special this year….especially my great friends Carole and Andre, Ron and BJ, Jennifer, and AJ and Sue. And the greatest thanks goes to my best buddy, Joe – who brought it all together and made my birthday such a wonderful and happy surprise!
Susan Riley
NY Hustle Congress – review
It should be no surprise why she was voted ‘ Person of the Year’ two years in a row. Lori Brizzi does everything from the heart. An incredible weekend of fun, dancing, competitions and giving. The school bells are ringing as summer comes to a close. The Fifth annual New York Hustle Congress scored an A+. The weekend was crowned with the “Circle Of Love” fund raiser that provides proceits for different charities and organizations each year. This year the focus was on our furry friends. The dancers lined up and were given an extra treat as the stars danced for “Hustle for the Hounds”. Hundreds of dollars were raised to assist the animal rescue groups. The list of professionals, superstars and celebrities were endless: Melanie LaPatin, Tony Meredith, Pasha & Anya, Luis Salgado, Aunt Barbara, Alex Kim, Roberto Pagan, Rosa Pareds, Billy Marti, Susan Fritz, Stephanie Risser, Frank Pellici, Johnny O, Donna DeSimone, Ron Sosario, Kristin Lynn, Wingo Hom, Angela Risser, Raul Santiago, Yesenia Santiago, Elizabeth Darci, Anthony Lee, Kiane K. Nardone, Donna Boyle, Brian Gallagher, Silvana Gallagher, Mark James, Louis Orlando, Tyrik Brown, Rob Finochio, John Merisia, Caesar Rivera, Jose Solano, Robin Amante, Paul Pellicoro, DJ Dennis, Gregory Harrison, Erica Smith, Maranda Folmer, Franklin Ayala, Charlie Derrick Allan, Eddie Simon, Bobby Morales, Robert Vance, Officer Smitty, Billy Fajardo, Katie Marlow, Miguel Marrero, Jami Josphson, Jamie Serna, Magique, Aunt Barbara, Robert Lawrence, Nino Torre, Carolyn Grimaldi, Stacy Redler, Nelson “Paradise” Roman, Karen Lupo, Barry Lawton, Gary Ulaner, Tybaldt Ulrich, Katia Morales, Victor Alexis, Keith Harrison. This year the David Melendez Inspiration Award was bestowed upon three deserving individuals. The heart of the music that moves us, driven by Bobby Morales, Johnny ‘O’ Ortiz and Nelson “Paradise” Roman. It was a great event, well organized and executed. Here are some of the results, for the complete list please visit the website later this week.
Team Match
1) Banga Langa – Roberto Pagan/Rosa Paredes and team
Amateur Just Hustle – Advanced
1) Jack Ciecka & Nina Feldman
2) Philip Spinka & Nancy Price
3) Kathryn Johanessen & Steven Shaghynessy
Pro/Am Intermediate Hustle – Females
1) Jennifer O’Brien & Raul Santiago
2) Lori Saladino & Donna DeSimone
3) Bianca Battaglia & Roberto Pagan
Pro/Am Hustle Advanced – Female
1) Angela Risser & Louie Orlando
2) Rosetta Baruola & Wingo Hom
3) Mihoko Ninomiya & Billy Marti
Pro/Am Tri Danceathon
1) Philip Spinka & Donna Boyle
2) Steven Shaughnessy & Donna DeSimone
3) Kathryn Johanessen & Wingo Hom
Professional Just Salsa
1) Roberto Pagan & Rosa Paredes
2) Raul & Yesnia Santiago
3) Wingo Hom & Susan Fritz
Professional Just Hustle
1) Brian & Silvana Gallagher
2) Maranda Folmer & Franklin Ayala
3) Roberto Pagan & Rosa Paredes
Professional Theater Arts Hustle
1) Katia Morales & Victor Alexis
2) Rainer Trubere & Veronica Castilla
3) Roberto Pagan & Rosa Paredes
Open Cabaret
1) Katia Morales & Victor Alexis
Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…
Sept 7, 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
Sep 8, Tues – NY – Club Sambuca is closed Tuesday, September 8th, as everyone recuperates from Hustle & Salsa Congress. For more info, E-mail Robin at DanceRVC@aol.com
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 9, Wed – Pa – Michael’s Cafe, the hot spot for hustle, WCS and Latin dancing. Celebrating Joe Kerner’s birthday. Free hustle lesson with Disco Donna Boyle & Ron Bess 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 Wingo Hom. Spread the word.
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
Sept 10, 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. WEST COAST SWING 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. EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
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, 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
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 17, Thurs – NY – BLACK & WHITE THEME PARTY, Celebrating Jose Bolivars 2nd Anniversary W/Great Latin Show Performances!!! 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. Dance Lesson starting at 7:30w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar Available, Admission $15, call Louis (516) 819 – 9016. THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!
Sept 19, Sat – NJ – Salsa Sensation with Beg/Inter Salsa lesson with Candace 7:30 p.m. Open dancing to best of Latine rhythms with DJ Miguel Lebron 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Suzanne Patterson Center , Monument Drive, off Rt 206, Princeton. Everyone welcome. No partner needed. $11 admision, $8 students with ID. For additional info www.centraljerseydance.org, or 609-945-1883, salsa@centraljerseydance.org.
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 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, $13, for info (516) 819 – 9016.
Sept 22, 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 SA:SA Dance Lesson by FRANK RITMO GARCIA, 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 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 26, Sat – NY – DancXchange Lounge at Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, ballroom/hustle, Amateur Hustle Contest (Cash & Prizes for 1st & 2nd Place).winners go onto a Dance Off Nov. 7th hosted by Donna
DeSimone, 9:30pm, 22 West 34th Street (bet 5th & 6th) 4th floor, 212 307-1111 2 DJ’s, 2 Rooms, Cash Bar, DJs Nelson “Paradise” Roman & Johnny “O”, 7:30-8:15. Beg. Hustle with Donna, 8:30-9:15 Int. Hustle with Donna classes: $8.00 Dance 9:30pm-1:30am Discount Parking:$10.00 at GGCM (33rd & 5th bet Madison & 5th) with stamped ticket from DanceSport. info 516-375-8498 or dancxchange@yahoo.com
Sept 26, Sat – 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, $14, for info (516) 819 – 9016.
Sept 26, Sat – NJ – Ballroom-Latin Dance Party with a 2 Hustle Workshops taught by Wingo Hom, and Choreography Student Performances. Hosted by Marc Liebeskind, Beg. Workshop 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Advanced Beg/Inter. Workshop: 6:35 – 7:35 pm, Ballroom-Latin Dancing from 7:45 to 11:30 pm, light refreshments served. Admission: Both Workshops & Social: $17/ $15 Student; Both Workshops or One Workshop & Social: $15 / $13 Students; 1 Workshop or Social $12/ $10 Students. IM Gallery, 233 Raritan Avenue (rear), Highland Park, http://www.DancingInHighlandPark.com/events.htm; 201-320-9176.
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!
Sept 29, 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 SA:SA Dance Lesson by FRANK RITMO GARCIA, 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
Sep 29, Tues – NY Another special event hosted by Miriam Sanchez. DJ Bobby Morales will be back spinning the best of Hustle, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Cha-cha and Freestyle, something for everyone. 7:30 PM to Midnight. Hot complimentary buffet. Club Sambuca 272 Post Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 (¼ mile south of Northern State Pkwy) For more info Call Rob (516) 633-7550. Admission $5 for Gals, $7 for Guys
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/donorRe/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
