Chicago Hustle Championships 2009 Photos

November 22, 2009

Photos from the Chicago Hustle Championships 2009, see captions below, more photos & videos to come.

Captions
a – David Burrage and Denise McIntosh social dancing
b – Donna DeSimone teaching workshops
c – Cary Petit and Drina Siefert practicing their moves
d – 2009 Hustle Champions (from left to right) 3rd place Liz Guitzweiler & David; [...]

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Remembering Arte Phillips

November 12, 2009

By Guest Editor Stephanie Risser

It has been a year since we lost our friend, coach, teacher, choreographer, mentor, idol and inspiration – Arte Phillips. We have spent the last year remembering the dances, the rehearsals, the lessons, the shows, the laughs, and all the things we shared with him. As I look back [...]

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Reading Dance | Lori Ortiz

November 10, 2009

For those of you who already know of Lori Ortiz, then you know she writes interesting, compelling articles about various forms of dance from Ballet to Hustle, and the culture around Dance.
For those who don’t I find Lori’s style of writing and observation is rhythmic and has a tempo of it’s own, somewhat [...]

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Dance Talk 11/9/09

November 10, 2009

Happy birthday wishes to Carl Free, Dara Patrusky, Myriam Cortez, Ricky Quintana, Elsie “Fascination” Rodriquez, Troy Sedgwick, Michael Papas and Joel Weingart.
This weeks marks the one year passing of dance extrordinaire Arte Phillips. His heart was one that cared and shared. He was sent to us to share [...]

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Dance Talk 11/2/09

November 2, 2009

Happy birthday wishes to Jonathan Laub, George Hancock, Ken Friedman, Mike Fardella,
Donna Boyle, Hector Berrios, Susan Drobnis Ratcliff and Ted Zellmer
Our heart felt condolences go out to Nedi Bonilla and her family on the loss of their father. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Get [...]

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Dance Talk 10/26/09

October 26, 2009

Happy Halloween
Happy birthday wishes to DJ Mark, Paul Pellicoro, Brian Gallagher, Ken Roesel, Diana De Rosa, Melba Moore, Rosetta Varuola, Donna Yacenda, Moshe Abelson,
Loren Gardner, Kathy Johanessen, Scott Leonard and Lenny Feldman
New Jersey’s own Brian Fortuna continues to shine on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, the British version of ‘Dancing With The Stars’. This season [...]

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Chicago Hustle Championships 2009

October 19, 2009

There was a Hustle Heatwave in the Windy City this past weekend, October 16 – 18, 2009!
May I Have This Dance owner and Professional Instructor, Nino DiGiulio hosted the 5th annual Chicago Hustle Championships, and this was the best one yet. Dancers from Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Florida, and of course [...]

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Dance Talk 10/19/09

October 19, 2009

Happy birthday wishes to Gloria Gerhardi, John Fandokokis, Andre’ Phelps, Tim Kovalick, Donna Roesel, Mambo Joe and Sandy Cohen
Celebrating Andre’ Phelps birthday this week at Michael’s Cafe. Free hustle lesson at 8:35 PM with Donna “Discoamerica” Boyle. Come out for the birthday dance, cake and fun. No cover charge and free parking. Dance till 12:45AM. [...]

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Dance Talk 10/11/09

October 12, 2009

Happy birthday wishes to Susan Riccio, Larry Pudelek, JoAnn Regina, Miriam Flynn, Bonnie Castle and Cat Tito
We sadly report the loss of a fine dancer, that has left us much too soon – Elizabeth McGee. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
The 2009 Holiday Spectacular will take place [...]

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Elizabeth Mc Gee Rest In Peace

October 5, 2009

Beautiful Biff…you are missed…

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