Happy Birthday wishes to Lisa Fiorito, Wingo Hom, Cathy Ricci, Mimi Adler, Henry Knowles, Cindy Bernabeu, Marge Nezin, Juan Borona, Michael Agin, John Aulicino, Star Seguinot, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Tony Troiano, Tina Carlo, Yana Brin , Ed Tice, Bettyann Cottonaro, Louis St George and Karen Lynn Gorney
Jimmy Castor, passed away this week after a long battle with cancer. A product of the Bronx, Jimmy started singing on street corners and went on to have numerous hit records – “Hey Leroy” and “Troglodyte,”. Castor had his greatest success in the 1970s with The Jimmy Castor Bunch, which had a funk sound. Castor played saxophone and also sang. RIP
Dance Champion Corky Ballas appears in the new diet Pepsi commercial partnering with beautiful Sofia Vergara. Best known for his work on ‘Dancing With the Stars’, Corky – father of Mark Ballas, is a former Latin Ballroom Champion.
He is a legend in the music/dance industry, Marty Angelo continues to inspire and help reshape those people in need. He is launching the release of his new book “Vision of New Jerusalem: Now!” is set for release on Feb. 1, 2012. It is an in-depth study of the relationship of the kingdom of God, the Church, and the New Jerusalem. Marty produced and hosted the first television show dedicated to hustle dancing, “Disco Step by Step”
Congratulations to dance champions David Paris & Zoe. They took first place in the cabaret division held at The Worlds Country Dance Festival that took place last week.
Folks are flying high in anticipation of the first big event of 2012. ‘Freedom Swing Dance Challenge” taking place 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. There will be Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing and Rising Star competitions plus hours & hours of social dancing, workshops and more. Call 609-519-0793. See more details below.
Can’t get enough of Dancing With The Stars, check out the Game Show Network (GSN) on Saturdays for reruns of earlier seasons. The shows premiere January 21st at 6PM and every Saturday after.
Put some hustle into your schedule, every Friday night at DanceSport NYC, DJed by Nino Torre. It runs at the same time as the Tango Lounge in DS’s ‘West Ballroom”. The Hustle people have the opportunity to enjoy the interaction with the Tango Lounge folks. See more details below.
Congratulation to Lynnette Allen. She just finished graduate school and is now a certified Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology.
Check out the photo images, courtesy of Fred, of Ron Troy’s birthday bash held at Michael’s Café. website at whatsnew.fredf.fotki. com/
If it’s Wednesday then you have to be at Michael’s Café. Starting off with a free hustle lesson at 8:30PM with Joe Kerner followed by DJ Mark and his magical mystery tour of dance music. Located on Street Road in Bensalem, Pa. Never a cover charge and free parking. Next week’s guest teacher is Silvana Gallagher. Spread the word.
The DanceTalk pick of the week, new dance song, is ‘Naked’ by Dev featuring Enrique Iglesias
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Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…..
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Jan 24, Tues – PA – Allentown swing dance Lesson 7:30-8:30, Dancing 8:30 – 10:30 PM $9 includes lesson (students under 21 with ID – $5) Check allentownswing. org for detail
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Freedom Swing Dance Challenge January 27 – 29, 2012, The premier of this new swing dance event hosted by Rob & Sheila at the Ramada Philadelphia Airport. Get ready for lots of Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing and Rising Star competitions, hours & hours of social dancing, awesome workshops, more fun that you can imagine Staff includes: John Lindo, Jessica Cox, Robert Cordoba, Deborah Szekely, Robert Royston, Nicola Royston, John Festa, Jennifer Lyons, Arjay Centeno, Jennifer DeLuca, Need more info call 609-519-0793, website robandsheiladance. com Ask for the Freedom Swing rate of $99 a night when booking by phone. Hotel – 610-521-9600
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Jan 28, Sat – NY – Donna DeSimone hosts DanceXchange Lounge! Open Dancing 9:30pm-1:30am Workshops: $8.00 each, Dance: $15.00 at DanceSport. 22 West 34th St (bet 5th & 6th). 4th Floor
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Jan 31, Tues – PA – Allentown swing dance Lesson 7:30-8:30, Dancing 8:30 – 10:30 PM $9 includes lesson (students under 21 with ID – $5) Check allentownswing. org for detail
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Feb 4, Sat – NY – ULTIMATE DANCE ZONE – Wear Red or Blue (Super Bowl)-Friendship Dance – 8:30pm -12:30 am hosted by Mark James and Karen Lupo. At the Wantagh Jewish Center 3710 Woodbine Ave. Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, WCS, Hustle. More info @ the website www.mjames.org/zone.html
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Feb 12 – Sun
1 – 3:45 pm
Mark James & Karen Lupo
- 1pm – Beginner – Intermediate Hustle
- 2pm – Intermediate – Adv Hustle
100 S Parkway Dr – Hauppauge – BodyWorks
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Salsa & Hustle Dance Cruise Feb 12 – 19 2012, 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 Hustle-SalsaCruise.com
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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
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Ballroom Dance Cruise – March 11 – 28, 2012, on the beautiful Royal Caribbean as you travel to Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbado. Hosted by Stardust Dance Productions. For more details visit Stardustdance.com
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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
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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
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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. More details coming soon.
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