Dance Events:
What to do in South Florida:
Carl's weekly dance classes and social dancing
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Coming soon his 2nd Salsa Hustle Summit dance workshops & Competitions - Location TBA
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Cruises & Competitions:
Open dance floor between heats at the World Hustle Competition in New Jersey
~ Events ~
Miami Dance Magic, July 16 - 19, Miami, Florida
New York Hustle Congress, Sept 3 - 7, New York City
Desert City Swing Sept 11 - 13, Phoenix Arizona
World Hustle Dance Championships, October 8 - 11th, East Brunswick, New Jersey
2nd Hustle Salsa Summit - Workshops, South Florida - (2009)
11th Hustle and Salsa Cruise, January 16-21, 2010 - Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Additional competitions will be added shortly
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What to do if you're traveling to...
New York & East Coast * California & West Coast
Midwest
Tropical Destinations * International Destinations
City of Lauderdale Lakes Parks & Recreation Presents
Youth 2009 Summer Camp Performance
Friday | August 8th, 2009 | Time to be announce
Multi-Purpose Building, 4340 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, Fl 33319
Join us as we commemorate the ending of Summer for our Youth Summer Camp Program!
Enjoy an evening with your family and friends as we enjoy some performances by our Youth of Summer Camp 2009..
This event is FREE for the public.
Drama production * Dance Exhibits * Karate demonstration * African Drums & Dance * Other Surprises
For more information, please call (954) 535-2835 or visit www.lauderdalelakes.org
This event is co-sponsored by the City of Lauderdale Lakes, camp instructors and Carl Charles Dance.
Check out the Fox TV feature update on Pierre Dulaine's Dancing Classrooms.
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Carl Charles Dance & The City of Wilton Manors
Presents
Sundays Dance Social in Wilton Manors - dance lessons taught by Carl Charles
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Fall 2009 something different for your Sunday afternoons ……..
Beginning September 20th, 2009 – Carl Charles Dance will offer their own unique style of dance social where you can never predict or expect the expected.
South Florida most dynamic Dance Teacher and Magician bring you his unique talents and style of Dee Jay skill, Hosting and, Various Dance lessons at this evening gala. Dress to impress, plenty of parking spaces available, tasty healthy snacks, coffee and cake will be available.
Here is the itinerary for the evening, great music, couple dancing, singles line dancing and 50/50 raffle drawing.
Where: Island City Park Preserve – (Wilton Manors Recreation Multi-Purpose Building)
Location: 823 NE 28th Street, Wilton Manors, Fl 3330
Cost: Free To Seniors
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Dances: Bolero, Waltz, Tango, Hustle, Salsa, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Foxtrot, Bachata, Samba, Merengue and various Popular and new Line Dances
Music: Music style will be 2 x 2 meaning two of the same kind of songs before changing to a different style and so on….
Something for everyone including all of your special request favorites. Join our attendees guest list - we'll reserve your table and seat.
Spread the word and keep visiting on a regular basic for updates.
~~~ Live DJ ~~~
Door to Door driving directions
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Presented by Carl Charles & Jon Melendrez
2nd Event Announcement Date coming soon
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,
TBA: Pro/am & Amateur couple competitions, Youth & Teen competitions
Location: To BE Announce - Shortly
visit www.salsahustlesummit.com for updates
Contact us... or call Jon 954-685-6791 or Carl 754-422-0953
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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
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Miami Dance Magic July 16 - 19 at the Miami Hyatt Regency, A magical 2nd year dance vacation hosted by Debra Lynn. Dance competitions, workshops, social dancing in beautiful Miami. Staff includes: Skippy Blair * Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely * Angel Figueroa Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann * Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer DeLuca * Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson, Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow * Keith & Celeste Gussoni * Jameson Kilburn & Daniel McGee, Eddie "Salsa Freak" Kelly Faust, Bobby Gerrard, Vicki Kay, David Koppelman, Victor Loveira Make reservations now for early bird prices (305) 358-1234 9 Visit www.miamidancemagic.com
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BARCELONA DANCE AWARDS
June 18th to 22nd, 2009 in Italy and in the end of June in Paris (France).
Updated Web Site
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DanceTalk®
Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More.....
Have a safe and Happy 4th of July
Happy Birthday wishes to Joe Reggi, Lisa "Sparkles" Paternoster, Susan Hiser, Tina Price,
David Padilla, John Richards, Regina Bohn, Kimberly O'Dnnel, Sabrina Paxman
and Anthony Colorafi
Bravo, bravo, bravo, David Paris and Zoe Klein rocked "America's Got Talent". The judges loved them as they held the audience in the palm of their hands. They both displayed amazing feats of strength. The theater arts specialists now move on to Las Vegas for the next round of competitions.
What a year they are having, congratulations to Robert and Nicola Royston on their major motion picture release (Love'N Dancing) and the birth of their daughter, Summer Grace Royston, this past weekend.
Less then two week to the 16th Annual Big Apple Dance Country Festival, July 9, 10, 11 & 12th. Four big days of dancing: Swing, Hustle, Line Dance and Honky Tonk at the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel in Elizabeth, New Jersey. For all the details visit http://www.bigapplecountrydance.com/
He leaves us an incredible catalogue of memorable music that we have all danced to for years. Michael Jackson has passed away at only 50 years old. His music and dancing will live on forever.
It's not to late to order your copy of the "Spring Mix" by DJ Fancy. This explosive CD has 18 of the hott new dance songs, including Lady Gaga, Akon, Black Eyed Pease, Sean Kingston, U2, V Factory, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake. To order yours, send a check for $15 to: Edward Archie, 6034 Magnolia Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109. Shipping is free.
This week in history Jacques Morali passed away. He was a French music producer that created the music for the Village People and the Ritchie Family. Bebu Silvetti also passed away in 2003. He was an Argentine pianist and composer, best remembered for the hit "Spring Rain". We also lost Van McCoy this week in 1979 at the peak of his young career. He wrote the disco anthem "The Hustle".
When Julianne Hough walks on the set of the upcoming remake of "Footloose", she will already be very familiar with the role of her character, Arial Moore. A role she has already studied and performed. Best known as a two time winner on "Dancing With The Stars" she is also a gifted singer. 2010 film release.
This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by contemporary music specialist DJ Fancy. Be sure to order his newest CD "Spring Mix". For more details write to: sparda3636@hotmail.com
Make it a great week,
Ron
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Spotlight - part 2
Eddie Vega
A child prodigy, Eddie fascinated the country with his performances on Dance Fever.
Over the next few years, he would continue to rotate partners: Lourdes Jones, Nelly Cotto and Maria Torres. Eddie was active on the competition circuit. He competed in dozens of contests against hundreds of couples. One of his biggest female rivals was also physically one of the smallest competitors. Lisa Nunziella performed and competed against Eddie for many years. Friends since the mid 70's, Lisa was always impressed with his high energy and true love for dancing. It would take a decade for the two to finally combine their talents and work together. "Until the timing was right for us, then we partnered up, " Lisa shares, " We were quite excited to work together". They began performing on stage at the "Cat Club" in New York City, on an on-going basis, when Lisa made a critical, life changing decision, to relocate to Los Angeles. During the summer of 1986, Lisa moved forward with her dreams and flew to LA, and about one month later, Eddie joined her. They auditioned for the nationally syndicated television show "Star Search". The producers were amazed by them and asked the team to prepare immediately for filming for the September season premier. With shooting starting in just days they had to work fast. The new partnership was beyond words. It was pure magic on the dance floor. Instantaneous chemistry took place, coagulating the two premier dancers of the time. The first show for the new season of "Star Search" aired in 1987 with an overwhelming victory. They remained on the entire season winning 13 consecutive shows. Their success from this major accomplishment required them to quickly retain the best agents and professional representation. They began working with some top choreographers including Kenny Ortega. "We did a lot of work with Kenny, including the filming for singer/actress Cher and her videos, the "System of Survival" video by Earth Wind and Fire, Disney Specials and The Latin Quarter Show in Las Vegas, which actually belonged on Broadway", explains Lisa. Together they were the featured dance team at the Latin Quarter show, performing a 4 minute eye popping mambo. The audience was moved by their dancing. They received glorious write ups and their photos covered the weekly trades in Vegas. The shows remained sold out night after night. After the closing of the Latin Quarter show, Eddie would return to New York. He wasn't feeling the same and desired to be closer to home. Eddie had a keen outlook towards dance and business. He would use his winnings to become an investing business partner in a New York limousine company, implementing the importance and value of diversification.
* Long time friend and competitor Arte Phillips reflected on many of Eddies achievements.
His work has yet to be reproduced in full to this day, not unlike a Franky Manning in the Lindy world. Eddie did more in dance by the age of 17 than most professionals have achieved in their entire career. Along with Lourdes Jones, his first partner and childhood sweetheart, both under age with fake identifications, proceeded to win Dance Fever. A great inspiration to the television Hustle competition world. Due to his training in Ballet, Jazz, and his creativity in the Hustle, dancers are still attempting to recreate his brilliance. When he auditioned for Star Search he was accepted and then made history in that he won every show/competition the entire season along with Lisa Nunziella. Amazing!!! He danced with some of the best female partners of the Hustle world, the likes of the legendary Lourdes Jones, Nelly Cotto (the Queen of Hustle, a title given to her after her win with Floyd Chisolm on the Merv Griffin Show), Maria Torres one of the best of best of the Hustle world, and actually my humble self, winning many competitions every Monday at a club called the Ice Palace in NYC.
* Dear friend and troop member from the Disco Dance Dimensions, Jackie Cruz
Eddie performed with Jennifer Lopez and Brenda K. Starr. I went to the Cat Club to see his show. He had so much more to do. He would have been on television like Maria Torres and Franc Reyes. He was such an inspiration to other dancers. Eddie was also so giving, he would welcome everyone. He was funny and never acted like a snob. Do you know that after he won a car on Dance Fever he gave me a ride, I was like Eddie it is fabulous car but it didn't mean a lot to him, he wanted more in life. Eddie loved life and didn't want anyone smoking and would argue the importance of good health and living. He knew that a cure would not be during his lifetime.
* Mentor and competitor Floyd Chisolm on the impact Eddie made.
I remember first meeting Eddie Vega and Lourdes Jones, they were close friends with my new partner Nelly Cotto. Nelly would bring them along to my apartment for us to rehearse. Eddie would float around my living room with his own style and ease. At first Eddie would use many of our moves, lifts and routine, I was deeply flattered that he chose me. Eventually Eddie and Lourdes would come into their own and quickly become the force to be reckoned with. I will never forget watching him bring Dance Fever to a stand still. In one of their over head lifts he actually has Lourdes do an overhead cartwheel, land perfectly on her feet and as always they both fell right in step with each other. Eddie gave the hustle a whole new meaning with his quick feet and multimillion turns. If I was fast, he was lightening. The last time I competed was at the Harvest Moonball, that was the year that Eddie teamed with my ex partner Nelly and I teamed with his ex partner Lourdes. Lourdes and I came out ready with an entirely new routine and new lifts. Eddie and Nelly came fully ready to claim the evening for themselves and they by far deserved it. I had never seen Nelly so at ease and that's because Eddie made her comfortable and put her in that state. He had a knack for making everything flow so easily. God Bless you Eddie, I will always hold a special place in my heart for you, knowing you have made such a difference in so many peoples lives. You'll always be missed.
* Dance partner and childhood friend Nelly Cotto shares her love and admiration.
Eddie was talented in many ways. He use to make our costumes when we first started dancing in our teens. We would buy material and in two point two seconds our skirts were made. He use to fix our hair and put make-up on us.....Stilettos were mandatory, Ahh the memories. About Eddie dancing with sneakers, well that's a fact, many of the dance floors were very fast and just to slippery to dance with capezio's and that's where the sneakers came into play, and how Ironic, years later they have capezio sneakers. It's no wonder why Eddie Vega is so Fabulous, "A League of His Own" Simple the Best!!! He should have patented his sneakers . Eddie Vega you are truly missed, you are forever in my heart and I wouldn't have it any other way. Your Pictures hang on my wall Forever and Ever till this Day!!!
Eddie's dancing was a window to an intelligent, loving and creative mind. His leaps, kicks and spins were the voice of a true artist. His talent shined in every performance. Observers were never let down as they achieved the satisfaction of a great experience.....brilliance. His work transcended to a higher level. Eddie has left an erasable mark on the dance world. Today, we have incorporated in to our general dance and routines his signature movements, proving that they have stood the test of time. During my time speaking with Eddie's family and close friends, many wonderful stories were shared as well as the common theme - "Eddie was a terrific human being, he would take the shirt off his own back to give it to someone in need, without thinking about it". That was his nature. His life work reflects all the wonderful characteristics of a world class leader regardless of their occupation. Eddie Vega was voted into the "Hustle Hall Of Fame's" - Life Time Achievement division in 2005. That was the first year for this recognition. He was one of only 5 recipients, that year, classified as the elite dancers of the generation. In 2006 DanceTalk held its first Readers Choice award for "All Time Favorite Dancer". Readers casted their votes and Eddie won hands down. I look to Eddie as the Bruce Lee, Pele or Michael Jordan of the hustle. He wasn't just good, he was superior. I don't know why he had to leave us so early but I do know that the impact he made will live on through our dance. Eddie lifted us to a higher place and for that he will always be remembered.
We need more Eddie Vega's.
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Disco America highlights
The reviews are in. It was an incredible weekend at Disco America. Many thanks to Donna Boyle and Joyce Szili for making this happen. Eleven years of bringing dancers together to celebrate the dance and music we all love. Disco America is the longest running event dedicated to the hustle and it was non stop action with workshops, dance competitions, exhibitions, pro-am scholarship sponsors, vendors and social dancing till the wee hours. The organizers delivered a fun filled weekend.
Over the weekend, the Life Time Achievement award was renamed in honor of a long time friend of Disco America. The first timer recipient of the "Arte Phillips Life Time Achievement Award" was bestowed upon Elizabeth Darchi. A dinner show tribute to the late Arte Phillips featured many of his choreographed numbers and also featured solo routines by Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow and Kelvin Roche & LoriAnn Greenhouse.
Jay Neal moved the audience with an incredible video compilation of Arte's career. Arte's father and sister attended and shared their appreciation with the audience and staff. Professionals & performers in attendance included: Carlo DeJesus, Silvana Gallagher, DJ Mark, Erica Smith, Kim Vanaman, Lori Brizzi, Billy Fajardo, Sam Habet, Big Daddy Mark Sakowski, Irena Griffin, Sheryl "slinky" Freas, George Garcia, Shawn Nguyen,
Brian Gallagher, Joanne Piazza, Raye Avery, Tony Nguyen, Diane K. Nardone, Joey Commentucci,
LoriAnn Greenhouse, Jose Gonzales, Hazel Ulrich, Kelvin Roche, Chris Bates, Barry Durand, Katie Marlow, Tybalt Ulrich, Ken Roesel, Ginny Carey, Elizabeth Darchi, Louie Orlando, Wingo Hom, Stephanie Risser, Smitty, Steve Neeren, Christopher Joe Schaupp, Susan Fritz, Joe Kerner, Carolina Almont, Roberto Pagan, Tyrone Ebo, Rosa Paredes, Andre' Phelps, Dara Patrusky, Billy Marti, Kristine Bendul, Frank Pellici, Clara Formosa, Christy Kam, Diane Weinberg, Lisa Schaupp, Angela McCabe, Sabrina Paxmann, Lynn Stevens, Bobby Morales, Ron Campli, Leo Medina Jr, John Merisia, Rob Finocchio,
Patty McConnell, Judy Secoda and Ron Bess.
The winners of the Bookends (gentlemen division) were Smitty & Louie Orlando. For the ladies, Stephanie Risser & Elizabeth Darchi. The Original Philly Freeze contest was captured by George Garcia & Sabrina Paxman as he lifted her heads above everyone. Three first place wins for junior dancer Michaela Pliskin along with her pro partner Silvana Gallagher. Below are some additional results from the competitions. For the complete list visit the Disco America website later this week.
Top Female Hustle Teacher - Ginny Carey
Top Male Hustle Teacher - Wingo Hom
Overall Top Female Teacher - Christy Kam
Overall Top Male Teacher - Kelvin Roche
Amateur Just Hustle Novice
1) Eric Strauss & Gayle Reed
2) Jim Nanney & AnnMarie Brown
3) John Wang & Jane Baginski
Amateur Just Hustle Intermediate
1) Shawn Brennan & Mary Keegan
2) Phil Dixon & Linda Marcus
3) Jim Dolan & Jenn Fleetwood
Amateur Just Hustle Advanced
1) Phillip Spinka & Nancy Price
2) Stanley Smalanowicz & Mary Keegan
3) Ricardo Villa & Sammy Shecter
Amateur Hustle Jack & Jill advanced
1) Frank Parades & Angelique Zuccolo
2) Phillip Spinka & Judy Secoda
3) Jack Ciecka & Angela Risser
Amateur 3 Dance Competition
1) Steven Shaughnessy & Kathryn Johanessen
2) Philip Spinka & Nacy Price
3) Ricardo Villa & Sammy Shecter
Professional 3 Dance Competition
1) Brian Gallagher & Lisa Schaupp
2) Roberto Pagan & Rosa Paredes
3) Wingo Hom & Susan Fritz
Professional Jack & Jill Invitational
1) Billy Marti & Stephanie Risser
2) Billy Fajardo & Lisa Schaupp
3) Louie Orlando & Lori Ann Greenhouse
Professional Just Hustle
1) Joe Kerner & Stephanie Risser
2) Louie Orlando & Elizabeth Darchi
3) Brian Gallagher & Ginny Carey
Professional Dance Off
1) Roberto Pagan & Rosa Paredes
2) Wingo Hom & Susan Fritz
3) Raye Avery & Irena Griffin
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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)
When Eddie Vega was just starting out in the mid late 70's, he & Lourdes practiced with my dance partner and me in the same studio on 5th Avenue in NYC. It was Eddie who helped me learn many lifts and tricks. He was indeed an extraordinary person. It was about 15 years later after he was well known, I had run into him at Zacharys. I approached him to say hello, not thinking he would even remember me. Not only did he remember my face, he remembered my name & the fun we had in the studio on 5th avenue so many years ago. It was then that he told me that he was sick and was going to die. It was a sad moment to know that such a talent would not be with us for much longer. He will always be special to me in my world of dance.
Robin Amante
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Dear Ron,
When I read the spot light on Eddie I nearly broke down in tears. You brought back so many cherished memories. I sat by my tv watching his performances, everyone, on Dance fever, PBS and Star Search. I taped them all and continue to watch them to this day. He was a magnificent person. He always was kind and smiled all the time. Sadly, many years have passed on and it made me think back and wondered about those years and the many talented dancers that we have lost.
Thank you for keeping these dancers alive in our hearts.
Audrey Bloom (Watertown NY)
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Hey Ron, for the summer months I'm teaching the advance hustle classes at Dancesport, NYC.
We will be working on the foundation of old school hustle...
As far as my favorite back in the day Club, one word " INFERNO"......
Rodney Harris
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The place New York, the time 70's. It all started when I answered an ad for Dance Instructors. It was at the Murray Kossover School Of Dance on 29th & b'way (Hotel Breslin). I auditioned with my version of the Mambo, Cha Cha and of course the Hustle my favorite! I got the job! I started hanging out at the Alexis dance studio, and many other clubs but one of my favorites was Roseland & Epanema. In Epanema they played alot of the The Salsoul Orchestra music. I would have goose bumps. I had a few dance partners. At Murrays Kossovers we had dancers come in to do dance showcase...One time Ron Bess came in with his partner Lisa and danced to "Born to be Alive" It was hot! Teaching there I met some of the hottest dancers like Eddie Vega, Billy Fajardo, Maria Torres, Sandra Rivera, Ralph Lew, Arte Phillips, Hector Berrios, Lisa Nunziella and all the dancers of Disco Dance Dimensions. I entered many dance contest and won 1st place in a a small club in Brooklyn and Jersey City with my partner Ray to the song "Underwater" by Harry Thuman. There was another club called Romero & Juliet in Queens I danced with my other partner George did not win but one couple cracked the disco floor. It was lit with many lights. Every Sunday I would hang out at Central Park and hustle hustle hustle. Several times I hung out with Eddie Vega and other dancers, we took the subway train to clubs and dance studios. Eddie would stand in the middle of floor, hold on to the train pole and split while he was standing straight up. He gave me confidence to shine on the floor.
Minnie Ruiz
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Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More.....
July 2, 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. HUSTLE 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!
July 4, Sat - NJ 3 Amigos Hustle & Mix Dance Party 9pm-2am - Fourth of July Dance Party at Starlight! - 3 Great DJs Bobby Morales, Nelson "Paradise" Roman and Johnny "O" spinning great dance music! Come and celebrate the holiday ! First Saturday of every month $15 at Starlight Dance Center, 7 High Street, Nutley, NJ 07110 973-235-9835 http:/www.starlightdanceusa.com
July 4, Sat - NJ - No Name California Mix Dance, learn the classic American dance Country Waltz with Donna Reinhart 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Open dancing to DJ Inseixas 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. playing a mix of Latin, Swing, WCS, Hustle, Ballroom...at the Universalist Unitarian Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton. $12, $8 students with ID. Free parking. Extra refreshments to celebrate the 4th. Everyone welcome. No Partner needed. www.centraljerseydance.org, noname@centraljerseydance.org 609-945-1883
July 8, 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 917 459-399
Big Apple Dance Country Festival July 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2009, 16th Anniversary Celebration, competitions in Line Dance, Honky Tonk, Swing and Hustle. At the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel. Located at Newark Airport (5 Minutes from New York City) 1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States 07201 Tel: +1-908-436-4600 Fax: +1-908-436-4610 Reserve by June 10, and Ask for the Exclusive $109 Big Apple Room Rate http://www.bigapplecountrydance.com/
July 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 8:00w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar Available, $13, for info (516) 819 - 9016.
July 10, Fri - NY - The NEW "HustleJam Friday & WC Swing Party" presented by Simone Assboeck & Tybaldt Ulrich. SUMMER RECESSION ADMISSION $10.-!!! Hustle room DJ'ed by the fabulous Nelson 'Paradise' Roman. 9.30pm-2.00am at Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th St (9th floor). Separate WC Swing & Salsa Room! Wine, Light FREE Buffet and Intriguing Performances! hustlejam@hotmail.com or 917 459-3990
July 11, Sat - NJ - Ballroom Blitz with inter. American Tango Workshop 7 p.m. beg. American Tango Workshop 7:40 p.m. with Del Camden. Open dancing 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with DJ Del playing a mix of Latin, Swing, WCS, Hustle, Ballroom....at the Universalist Unitarian Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. $12, $8 students with ID. Free parking on site. Light refreshments. Everyone welcome. No Partner needed. For additional information visit www.centraljerseydance.org, or call 609-945-1883.
July 13, Mon - NY - Monthly West Coast Swing Party at the beautiful GOSSIP BAR & RESTAURANT hosted by Steve Neeren. Guest instructor Erik Novoa & Anna Brady. Pre register for the class. Located at 733 Ninth Ave. (bet 49th & 50th st ) The party starts at 8-11:30PM with a lesson (from 7:15- 8PM). Steve is your host & DJ 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.
Miami Dance Magic July 16 - 19 at the Miami Hyatt Regency, A magical 2nd year dance vacation hosted by Debra Lynn. Dance competitions, workshops, social dancing in beautiful Miami. Staff includes: Skippy Blair * Robert Cordoba & Deborah Szekely * Angel Figueroa Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann * Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer DeLuca * Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson, Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow * Keith & Celeste Gussoni * Jameson Kilburn & Daniel McGee, Eddie "Salsa Freak" Kelly Faust, Bobby Gerrard, Vicki Kay, David Koppelman, Victor Loveira Make reservations now for early bird prices (305) 358-1234 9 Visit www.miamidancemagic.com
July 17 - 18, Pa - Alec Mazo & Edyta Sliwinska from Dancing With The Stars at La Luna Dance Studio. Only a few tickets are still available for the Friday, July 17th,show. Price is $35 (admission at 10 pm)
La Luna La Luna Dance Studio 4610 Bensalem Blvd Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 215 638-0418
www.lalunadancestudio.com
July 17, Fri - NJ - Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance with beg swing lesson with Mike Davis 7:30 – 8 p.m. and int. swing lesson with Mike 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Open dancing 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton. Everyone welcome. No partner needed. $12 admision, $8 students with ID. For additional information visit www.centraljerseydance.org, or visit swing@jerseyjumpers.org or call 609-945-1883.
July 18, Sat - NJ - Salsa Sensation with beg. Bachata lesson with Henri Velandia 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and open dancing 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to DJ Carlos Hendricks playing the best in Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Cha Cha, Bachata....at Suzanne Patterson Center , Monument Dr. Princeton. No partner needed. $12 admision, $8 students with ID. www.centraljerseydance.org, 609-945-1883 salsa@centraljerseydance.org.
July 22, Wed - NJ - DKN Dance Weekly classes & social at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple Ave, Fairlawn, Diane K Nardone Join us for 2 great Hustle lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beg. Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Inter / Advanced Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of practice social. 1 Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. Contact Diane for more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.netor http://www.dkndance.com/
July 26, SUN - NY - Bailamos Dance, presents a Sunday afternoon Hustle/Calif mix dance party from 2- 5PM. Where: The New Age Ctr, One South Broadway, Nyack , NY . Only 30 minutes from northern Jersey and lots of free parking. $10.00 for the party hosted by Bob Blank and Lisa Freeman. 11-12noon Int'l Latin class, 12-1pm Beg/Int Hustle, 1-2pm Advance Hustle. For more info, visit our website: http://bailamosdance.com Or email us at: Bob@bailamosdance.com or Lisag1281@msn.com
July 29, Wed - NJ - DKN Dance Weekly classes & social at the Knights of Columbus 16-16 Maple Ave, Fairlawn, Diane K Nardone Join us for 2 great Hustle lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beg. Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Inter / Advanced Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:00PM 2nd half of practice social. 1 Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. Contact Diane for more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.netor http://www.dkndance.com/
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
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
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
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2008 DanceTalk® Readers Choice Awards Winners
*** Favorite DJ - Mark Routzahn AKA DJ Mark
*** Favorite Female Dancer - Stephanie Risser
*** Favorite Male Dancer - John Merisier
*** Favorite Dance Couple - Kelvin Roche & Lorianne Greenhouse (voted 2 years in a row)
*** Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) - Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
*** Favorite Female Instructor - Diane Nardone (voted 7 years in a row)
*** Favorite Male Instructor - Roberto Pagan (voted 2 years in a row)
*** Most Improved Dancer - Alexandra Cebollero
*** Favorite All Time Dancer - Arte Phillips Derrick Allen (2007) Eddie Vega (2006)
*** Person of the Year - Lori Brizzi (voted 2 years in a row)
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