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All major credit cards & checks are accepted!!!!! Join Carl's once a month dance (First Sunday) at his new location: Daniel D. Cantor - Jewish Senior Center 5000 Nob Hill Road, bet. Commercial
Blvd & Oakland Park Blvd Ph. (954) 417-5944 Cost: $5 Sunday, March 4th, 2012 - Theme (Black & White) Door prizes & snacks Music style - Mix ballroom, line dancing and mixers
Coming 2011 at AAAB - TGIF Family Night Out at (Astrid Audet Academy of Ballet) - Lesson and Dance Social - Mothers & Sons / Fathers & Daughters w/Carl 6:00 to 8:00 pm - Registration & RSVP Require
Check out the History about the Hustle Dance the most misunderstood dance of all time.
2nd Event Announcement Date coming
in 2012 Improve your dance skills, today..... Workshops, Seminars, Dance Socials Jack/Jill's Salsa, Hustle, Cha-Cha, West Coast Swing
and Choose One.. Upcoming Workshop Dates: TBA: Workshops, Seminars, Dance Socials, Location: To BE Announce - Shortly website www.salsahustlesummit.com
East Coast (FL, VA, NY, NJ, PA etc)
Open dance floor between heats at the World Hustle Competition in East Brunswick, New Jersey
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Tropical Destinations
Salsa & Hustle Dance Cruise 2013, The 11th Dance Cruise visiting 5 Islands in 7 nights on the Royal Caribbean’s Adventurer Of The Seas. Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Croix. Dance Workshops, social dancing, poolside parties, 2 cocktail parties, Red & Black Valentines Day Soiree. Group rates start at $655 per person. Departure from San Juan Puerto Rico. Call Drew 754 246 3515 or Nino 804 303 8884 visit the site at www.Hustle-SalsaCruise.com Download new registration form
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Ron Bess - Dance Talk DanceTalk® http://www.mjames.org/ronbess.html Happy Birthday wishes to Luis Rivera, Leo Bowski, George Velazquez, Christina Kobland, Patricia Lettieri, Gita Patel, Louis Benedetti, Mimi Doi, Lisa Ciao, Tania Bass, Susan Maletta, Tatiana Mollman, Bernadette Rodriguez, Shakira, Nelson "Paradise" Roman, Terry Rippa, Donna Carleone, Bernard Martinez, Jack Pulma and Barbara Tibaldi. Sixteen years ago we lost the man who danced in the rain and made us smile. Gene Kelly passed away Feb 2, 1996. Dance instructor and good friend Joey Commentucci is still out of action due to back complications. He has had a series of injections and will undergo back surgery February 20th. We wish him a speedy recovery. Julianne Hough continues to ride the wave of dance success as she will be appearing in the upcoming motion picture “Rock Of Ages” starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Directed by Adam Shankman, a guest judge on “So You Think You Can Dance”, Julianne starred this past summer in the remake of ‘Footloose’. It’s happening, now, Freedom Swing Dance Challenge January 27th to the 29th. Come out and support the first Swing weekend dance event in the Philly area. Hosted by Rob & Sheila, at the Ramada Philadelphia Airport. Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing and Rising Star competitions plus hours & hours of social dancing, workshops and more. Call 609-519-0793. Check out the photo images, courtesy of Fred, at Ann Marie’s birthday celebration held at Michael’s Café. Go to the website at whatsnew.fredf.fotki. com/ Save the date - June 21 – 24, 2012 – for the 7th Annual Liberty Swing Dance Championships. The king of swing, John Lindo invites you back to the Hyatt Regency, Two Albany Street in New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 873 1234 A deal is being signed for Mike Myers to bring his character Austin Powers to Broadway in a new stage musical. Save the date February 28th to March 3rd for the Heritage Classic Dancesport Championships at Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa - Asheville, North Carolina for the 25th year celebration. Organizers Colin & Joy Hillary invite you for a weekend of dancing and competitions. Visit the website at theheritageclassic. com or call (954) 757-5101 Located at Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa - Asheville, NC a proud member of the National Dance Council Association The DanceTalk pick of the week, new dance song, is “If It Wasn’t for Love” by Deborah Cox Coming next month, our annual Dance Teacher Directory, a comprehensive list of the top instructors from all across the country. Stay tuned. Make it a great week,
Dance Trivia
Best known as the conductor on Dancing With The Stars, Harold Wheeler, age 68, was named Music Conductor for the 76th Academy Awards. He was the youngest conductor on Broadway when he did Promises Promises. He wrote music for Dream Girls and A Chorus Line. He has arranged and produced for Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, B.B. King, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Irene Cara, Joe Cocker, Dizzy Gillespie, Gloria Gaynor and Whitney Houston. You can’t be a great dancer unless you dance on a great dance floor. Bryron Starr, Starr Dance Floors has been voted the best dance floors in the world. Ten of the top ballroom pros from all over the world selected his dance floors as number one What do David Nyce, Kim Oliver, Juan Hernandez, Donna Chaudoir, Steven Mitchell, Lisa Rivera and Joyce Szili have in common? They all represented Virginia on the television show “Dance Fever”….winning local contests making them eligible to compete on the nationally syndicated television show. Proprietor of “Dance With Me” dance studio’s, Maks Chmerkovskiy, now has three dance studios located in NYC, Long Island and NJ. Known as the bad boy on “Dancing With The Stars”, Maks has announced a new location coming to Los Angelos California later this year. Keeping busy doesn’t’ begin to express the schedule for dance champion Sergia Louise Anderson. Hostess of the TV show SoCal Now, she appeared on “The Guiding Light” , ABC television’s “The Forgotten” and numerous commercials including Doritos, Cascade and has been appearing in ‘Girl Next Door’ – a pole dance soiree, in Hollywood California. She is also the co owner of the Vertitude Dance Studio in CA. The ‘American Dance Machine’ was a archive of Broadway theater dances that ran in the late 70’s with 199 performances.
Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More.....
Feb 2, Thurs - NY - MIRELLE'S! Join us for an evening of LATIN; HUSTLE; WCS Dancing; 170 Post Ave; Westbury; Long Island; 11590.; Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE; 7:30PM to 11:30PM! Great Hot Buffet; 45 Min HUSTLE Dance Lesson at 7:30pm. State of the art sound system; Air Conditioned; Door Prizes; Cash Bar Available; Admission $14; $10 After 9:30pm.; Call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. Feb 2, Thurs – NY - Mixed Dance Party at DanceSport, 9:30 pm to midnight ($10)22 West 34th St (bet 5th & 6th) Next to Empire State Building.....4th Floor, NYC Feb 3, Fri – NY – Winner’s Circle with Join Mary Piazza for a Bachata dance class from 8-9 PM. $8 admission includes the evening of dance and a buffet. Winner's Circle; 39 Post Avenue; Westbury NY 11590. For Table Reservations (516) 997 4050 Feb 3, Fri – NY - Tango Lounge at DanceSport, 9:30 pm - 2:30 am. Guest DJs, Teachers, and Performers. Complimentary classes 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm ($12, $10 students). 22 West 34th St (bet 5th & 6th) Next to Empire State Building.....4th Floor, NYC Feb 4, Sat – NY - ULTIMATE DANCE ZONE - Ballroom & Latin Dance with hosts Mark James and Karen Lupo. 8:30pm -12:30 am - Wear Red - Friendship - Valentine Dance at the Wantagh Jewish Center Feb 4, Sat - NJ - Salsa Sensation dance and lessons at Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton. Beginner Salsa with Michael Andino at 7 p.m. Intermediate lesson with Michael at 7:30 p.m. Open dancing 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with DJ Carlos Hendricks. Everyone welcome, no partner needed. Admisssion $12, student with ID $8. For additional information call 609-945-1883. Feb 4, Sat – NY - Salsa & Merengue Practice Party at DanceSport, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ($10) and Argentine Tango Practica 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ($10), The Mambo Social- Hosted by Angel Ortiz, 5pm, $11 for guests, free for DanceSport students with party package. 22 West 34th St (bet 5th & 6th) Next to Empire State Building.....4th Floor, NYC Feb 5, Sun – NY - Sunday's, 7 PM Salsa Class Street Style at The Winner's Circle. This is still the Hottest Latin Club on LI...still only $8 admission; includes late night Buffet. A great mix of Salsa; Cha Cha; Bachata; Merengue; Hustle; etc. Winner's Circle,39 Post Avenue; Westbury NY 11590. For Table Reservations (516) 997 4050. Feb 7, Tues – PA – Allentown swing dance Lesson, Hustle by Donna Boyle 7:30-8:30, Dancing 8:30 - 10:30 PM $9 includes lesson (students under 21 with ID - $5) Check allentownswing. Org for details Feb 9, Thurs - NY - MIRELLE'S! ~VALENTINES DANCE PARTY!!~ Cabaret Style Performance featuring The Dance Theatre Production!! Join us for an evening of LATIN; HUSTLE; WCS Dancing; 170 Post Ave; Westbury; Long Island; 11590. Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE; 7:30PM to 11:30PM! Great Hot Buffet; 45 Min HUSTLE Dance Lesson at 7:30pm.; State of the art sound system; AC; Door Prizes; Cash Bar, Admission $14; $10 After 9:30pm. Call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. Feb 10, 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 8:00pm W/Louis. State of the art sound system; Air Conditioned; Door Prizes; 50/50 Raffle; Cash Bar Available; $13; For info (516) 819 - 9016. Feb 10, Fri – NY – Winner’s Circle with Join Mary Piazza for a Bachata dance class from 8-9 PM. $8 admission includes the evening of dance and a buffet. Winner's Circle; 39 Post Avenue; Westbury NY 11590. For Table Reservations (516) 997 4050. Feb 11; Sat - NY - NEW LOCATION!!! BALLROOM; LATIN; HUSTLE; WCS; at WANTAGH JEWISH CENTER; 3710 Woodbine Ave. Wantagh; LI; 11793.; Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE; 8:30pm to 12:30am; Coffee; Tea; Cake; Bagels & Veg.Platter!; 30 Min. SALSA Dance Lesson with Louis at 8:30pm. State of the art sound system; Air Conditioned; Door Prizes; 50/50 Raffle; $15; for info (516) 819 - 9016. Feb 12, Sat – NJ - Rockaway Dance at 100 Hibernia Road Rockaway NJ, 07866 WCS Lesson 5:00 -6:00 with Robert Royston Social Dance 6:00 - 9:00 DJ John Lindo www. Johnlindo. com Feb 12, Sun – NY - Winner's Circle 2-Hour SALSA WORKSHOP 5-7 PM; $20 admission for all includes the evening with "Sammy Gonzalez & his Orchestra" (no 7 PM class on this night) Regular admission after the classes will be $15; includes late night Buffet. A great mix of Salsa; Cha Cha; Bachata; Merengue; Hustle; etc. Winner's Circle; 39 Post Avenue; Westbury NY 11590. For Table; Reservations (516) 997 4050. Feb 14, Tues – PA – Allentown swing dance Lesson, Hustle by Donna Boyle 7:30-8:30, followed by Valentines Dance Party 8:30 - 10:30 PM $9 includes lesson (students under 21 with ID - $5) Check allentownswing. org for details Feb 17, Fri – NJ - "Valentine's Big Bash @ Roberto's Dance Studio" Party starts at 8pm with a free workshop by Roberto and then non-stop Ballroom, Hustle & Latin music by Dj Dennis. Light Refreshments, dance hosts, door prizes and performances! Fee: $15. Once again we are back to the 3rd Friday of every month. Location: Knights of Columbus, 39 Washington st, Lodi, NJ 07644. For more info call 201-288-1422 or e-mail us at robertohustle @yahoo.com Don't miss the best social in NJ! Feb 17, Fri – NJ - Ballroom Blitz dance with Quick Step lesson 7 – 8 p.m. and open dancing 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Rd., Princeton. Everyone welcome. No partner needed. Light refreshments included. $12 admission, students with ID $8. For more information call 609-945-1883 Feb 17, Fri - Pa - Starry Ferrari Salsa Dance and Valentine's Celebration at the Ballroom on High, 310 E. High St, Pottstown. Couples, Singles, all are welcome! 8 pm salsa lesson with Star Seguinot. Featuring our "Stop Passing My Heart Around" game. Salsa, bachata, merengue, & more till 1 am. Security on site. BYOB Hot food, first come, first served! Only $12. Feb 18, Sat – FL – Gold Choice Ballroom, 1st Monthly dance of the year, Hustle, Salsa & WCS with DJ Noel. Free Beg. Hustle taught by Noel from 8:30pm to 9:15pm. Dance to follow at 9:15pm. Coffee, Cake served. Cash bar, beautiful hardwood floors excellent for dancing. Cozy atmosphere. Admission is $10.00 at the door. We may have a few more surprises in store for your pleasure. This is an event you don't want to miss! 8:30pm until 2:00am Gold choice ballroom 345 South State rd 7, Margate. Feb 19; Sun - NY - BALLROOM; LATIN; HUSTLE; WCS; at DEER PARK V.F.W.; 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park; LI; 11729. Presented by LOUIS DELPRETE; 7:00PM to 11:00PM; Coffee; Tea; Cake; Fruit & Veg.Platter!; 40 Min. Dance Lesson at 7:00pm. State of the art sound system; AC; Door Prizes; 50/50 Raffle; Cash Bar, $13; For info (516) 819 - 9016. Feb 21, Tues – PA – Allentown swing dance Lesson, Lindy/East Coast Swing by Con Gallagher 7:30-8:30, Dancing 8:30 - 10:30 PM $9 includes lesson (students under 21 with ID - $5) Check allentownswing. org for detail Feb 24, Fri – NY – Ballroom Barks, hosted by Bonnie Diaz at the Roosevelt Hotel, Madison ave at 45th st, NYC. 8:30PM to 12midnight. 9PM show time followed by general dancing. Featuring Bonnie Diaz & John Nyemchek, Robert Vance & Lori Brizzi, Sarwarkaluby & Rita Gekhman, Eugene & Maria Katsevman, Peggy Heeney & Benoit Papineau, Lou Brok & Heather Plotkin, Tybalt & Hazel Ulrich, Tony Meredith & Melanie Lapatin, Delille Thomas & Nancy Ticotin. $25 pp. Visit the website ballroombarks .org All proceeds go to No kill advocacy Center. Feb 25; Sat - NY - BALLROOM; LATIN; HUSTLE; WCS; at DEER PARK V.F.W.; 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park; LI; 11729. Presented by LOUIS DELPRETE; 8:00PM to 12:00AM; Coffee; Tea; Cake; Fruit & Veg.Platter!; 40 Min. Dance Lesson at 8:00pm. State of the art sound system; AC; Door Prizes; 50/50 Raffle; Cash Bar Available; $14; For info (516) 819 - 9016. Feb 28, Tues – PA – Allentown swing dance Lesson, Lindy/East Coast Swing by Con Gallagher 7:30-8:30, Dancing 8:30 - 10:30 PM $9 includes lesson (students under 21 with ID - $5) Check allentownswing. org for detail Ballroom Dance Cruise - March 11 - 28, 2012, on the beautiful Royal Caribbean as you travel to Swing ‘N’ Country Dance Cruise March 31 – April 7, 2012, 7 night cruise on the Enchantment Of The Sea Cruise. All meals & entertainment, swing lessons with champion Michael Frank, County lessons with Carol Feldman. Leaves from Baltimore to Port Canaveral, Nassau, Cococay, returns 4/7/12. Inside $919, Window $1099, Balcony $ 1579. Contact 215-822-1238 or 267-304-3649 Singapore to Dubai Dance Cruise March 24-April 5, 2012 Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance Center starts in Singapore with stops in Kuala Lampur, Penang, Phuket, Sri Lanka, and two stops in India: Cochin & Mumba and ending in Dubai on Cunard's newest ship the Queen Elizabeth. Cunard offers luxury cruising at non-luxury prices with one of the largest dance floors at sea; real ballroom, Latin & swing dance music; and dance hosts. Call 215-855-2711 for group rates and cruise sale dates. Please specify names, type of cabin (inside, outside, balcony, or suite), city of departure, and Cunard World Club number (if applicable) to get the best rates. Send your email address to be added to our travel club mailing list and get news of other 2012 dance cruises. Southern States Dancesport Championships April 3 – April 8, 2012 Ballroom competitions and workshops at the Ritz-Carlton, in New Orleans, LA. Hosted by Larry & Dianne Dean. The top teachers and competitiors in the country. Visit the website at sostatesdance. Com Disco America Dance Championships June 8 -10, 2012, 14th annual dance competitions at the Ramada Philadelphia Airport Hotel. Join organizers Donna Boyle and Joyce Szili for the longest running hustle event. Featuring WCS, Latin, dancing. All star staff including Brian Gallagher, Erica Smith, Elizabeth Darchi, Louis Orlando, Dave Sarul, DJ Mark, Stephanie Risser, Roberto Pagan & Rosa Parades, Billy Marti, Daniel McGee, Jamison Kilburn, Ginny Carey, Joe Kerner, Wingo Hom, Ron Bess…. More details coming soon. Liberty Swing Dance Championships June 21 – 24, 2012, 7th Annual Swing competitions at the Hyatt Regency, Two Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. John Lindo welcomes you to enjoy incredible workshops and competitions and more. For entry forms and information call 973-251-2606 For hotel ($129 night) call 732-873-1234 Desert City Swing September 6 – 9, 2012, Swing dancing, 10 exciting competitions, Finals are “Smokin Jams”, social dancing, great dance music and workshops at the Pointe Hilton in Phoenix, Arizona. The top names in Swing: Jordan Frisbee, Tatianna Mollman, Kyle Redd, Sarah Vann Drake, Ronnie DeBennedeta, Brandi Tobias, Parker Dearborn, Benji Schwimmer, John Lindo, Jessica Cox, Arjay Centeno, Jennifer Deluca, Ben Morris, Melissa Rutz, Brent & Kellese Key, Myles Monroe, Tessa Cunningham…. Only $99 per night, 1-800-947-9784 contact
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