Ultimate Dance Zone

Happy birthday wishes to Julian Ossias, Bob Simpson, DJ Bobby Gerard, Michele Kahwajy, Patti Manners, Mark James, Grace Jones, Karen Montaldo, Minnie Ruiz, Cher, Cathy Rankel, DJ John and Debra Kee

Tony Dovolani and Cheryl Burke performing for Disney/Pixar a Paso Doble for the motion picture Toy Story Three. http://abc.go.com/shows/dancing-with-the-stars/gipsy-kings

Last call for tickets for Long Islands Dancing With the Stars featuring the voluptuous Karina Smirnoff and Dmitry Chaplin, this coming Saturday, May 29, at Temple B’Nai Torah, Long Island. Louis Del Prete brings you everyone’s favorites but there are only a few tickets left, don’t miss out. Mail a check or money order to: Louis Del Prete, P.O. Box 294, Deer Park, N.Y. 11729 Go to the link http://www.mjames.org/louisdwts2010.html (Please include all individual names attending and a contact phone number)

Congratulation to Michael Couris on the birth of his daughter, Olivia Joyce. She was born on May 12, and a healthy 7lb 14oz, and 21.5 inches. Get the dance shoes ready.

Check out the birthday dance pictures from Anita Gicone’s celebration at Michael’s Cafe, courtesy of Scott Michielli. http://www1.snapfish.com/comcast/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=2485078017/a=6882511_6882511/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast/

Valentino’s Dance Party at the Adelphia with your Host Bob Pantano, Start Time: Monday, May 24, 2010 at 6:00PM End Time: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 2:00am, Location: The Adelphia in Deptford, NJ
Starting at 6PM Buffet Included – Come over right after work

Wanted: 2 female dancers; 5′-5′6″; jazz/ballet; ballroom a plus, but not necessary; over 23; able to work Sat. nights during the summer. (This is not strip or pole dancing, it’s a disco revue). Pay for a private nightclub in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Please contact: JStarCo@hotmail.com

This coming Tuesday, May 18, Rutgers Ballroom Team will be competing against another college team on Dancing with the Stars. Let’s give them our support by voting for them and sending them to the finals. Brian Nash of Nash Dancenter in Randolph, NJ, has been Rutgers Ballroom coach since 1992.
For more info on the team: http://ballroom.rutgers.edu/

Kudos’ to Steve Salerno and Jennifer Lynn on their achievements at the 2010 American Star Ball (held at the Stardust Ballroom in New Jersey). Together they competed in seven Pro-Am dances. They took first place in all seven: American Smooth Dances: Waltz, Tango and Fox-trot. International Latin Dances: Jive, Cha Cha, Samba and Rumba.

Every Wednesday night, Michael’s Cafe rocks with DJ Mark spinning the hot new music along with the classics for hustle, swing and Latin. This week, Joe Kerner is the special guest teacher of the free hustle lesson at 8:30PM. Located on Street Road in Bensalem, near the Parx Race Track Casino.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Hustle Millennium, celebrating 9 great years.
Wow, with special performances, give aways and the best music. Read all about it below. www.loribrizzi.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

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Millennium Hustle turns 9

May 22nd will mark the 9 year anniversary of the premier hustle social, that takes place twice a month, in New York City. Kudos to Lori Brizzi and the Millennium Hustle. On Saturday, May 22, the party continues at the 92nd Street Y. As always, there will be a free beginners hustle lesson from 8PM to 9PM taught by none other then Lori herself. Then get ready for 6 non stop hours of dancing with two of the best, DJs Johnny O and Nelson “Paradise” Roman. To celebrate 9 fantastic years there will be a special dance performance by Lori Ann Greenhouse/Kelvin Roche’s Hustle Performance Class. Admission for this special evening of dance is only $15 in advance or $20 at the door. The 1st Millennium Hustle took place in May, 9 years ago. Lori had been working on cruise ships teaching dance but found herself with a terribly broken heart. “I had joined Swing Dance America Dance Company thinking that performing and traveling would be good therapy to help me to heal the pain” explains Lori. “I finished the tour still on the mend so I decided to look for a new dance partner for competitions and shows”. With insight from her ex dance partner/choregrapher Eddie Simon, Lori spoke with Bernard Martinez who was hosting his own Salsa socials. He invited Lori to co host. Together they could share the “Ballroom on Fifth”, Bernard would run the Salsa side and Lori would roll out the hustle. Just returning from a hustle competition, Lori relived those exciting times from her youth. Unable to sleep, “the endorphins were raging and I felt so happy”, she had found the perfect therapy to heal her broken heart. She would integrate new dance music along with the classics of her youth creating a new hustle venue. She would take Bernard up on his offer as she had just witnessed a hustle awakening, choreographed by Arte Phillips and performed by Rob Finocchio and Tiffany Brown. It was a classic hustle danced to fresh new music. This experience reenergized her. To kick off her first social she invited Rob and Tiffany to perform their new routine. To launch the new socials, Lori developed a lead/follow dance contest for amateurs in hustle and salsa. After preliminaries held at Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, Stepping Out and Roma Moon’s hustle parties at You Should Be Dancing with the finals held at Millennium Hustle. In addition to contests, Lori has always incorporated a free class prior to the party and through the years had many guest teachers including Billy Fajardo, Billy Marti, Bobbi Petri, Brian Gallagher, Danny McGee, Diane Nardone, Donna Boyle, Doug Hagwood, Susan Fritz…..
When Bernard and his wife decided to move to California, Lori decided to keep the party going on her own. Although the locations have changed, the format has remained the same. Over the years the social has been held at Saint Marks, IL Campanello, 92nd St Y and Club 412. The response has been tremendous and grew from one Saturday a month to as many as three. Always keeping it lively, Lori introduced socials utilizing Three different DJs on a regular basis. “These parties lead me onto to my first dance cruise, Millennium Dance Cruise (with a second one in the planning) and my annual national dance event, the 6th Annual New York Hustle Congress.
Next week’s 9 year anniversary party will also be the kick off party for the 6th Annual New York Hustle Congress. Any one registers for the Congress that night, not only gets the ‘early bird prices’ but an additional Anniversary Discount of 9% as well. Since it is the 6th year of the Congress, an assortment of 6 passes will be given away in a raffle as a way of saying “thank you” for all of the support over the years.
“Thank you everyone for 9 fun years”
A Message From Lori Brizzi
The following day I will be walking in the NAMI walk. Due to a personal family issue that is very close to my heart, this year’s Circle of Love, the Saturday night charity at the New York Hustle Congress will called ‘Hustle for Help’. Sunday’s NAMI walk will be the first in an effort to raise people’s awareness and help fight stigma associated with disorders of the brain, your bodies most important organ.
These illness include:lAutism Spectrum Disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar DisorderBorderline Personality Disorder, Dissociative Disorders, Dual Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment of Mental and Substance Abuse Disorder, Eating Disorders, Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Suicide, Tourette’s Syndrome. 1 in 6 adults and almost 1 in 10 children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Yet, for many, the stigma associated with the illness, can be as great a challenge as the disease itself. Many people in the dance community have or know a friend or loved one that is suffering in silence from one of these disorders. One of the best ways you can help someone with mental illness is by understanding what it is – and what it isn’t. After all, myths about mental illnesses contribute to stigma, which often prevents those who are living with it from seeking help. Most importantly, mental illnesses are treatable through medication and psychosocial therapies – allowing those who suffer from them the opportunity to lead full and productive lives. Please join and walk with me on Team ‘BringChange2Mind’, an organization started by Glenn Close to help fight against stigma when her sister was diagnosed with Bi Polar Disorder. http://www.bringchange2mind.org/ It is a nice walk along Jones Beach! Please join me! If you cannot walk, please sponsor since NAMI is a terrific organization that does so many things to help those and their family members who struggle with these illnesses and they put the money to very good use. Here is the link to my page: http://www.nami.org/walkTemplate.cfm?section=NAMIWALKS&template=/customsource/namiwalks/teampage.cfm&teamID=21093
Thank you!
Lori Brizzi
www.loribrizzi.com
Come out for this special night of dancing that is sure to attract dancers from all over the tri state area including the beginners to some of the dancers that helped pave the ground work for the hustle. It all takes place on May 22nd, Saturday night at 92nd Street Y. Visit www.loribrizzi.com
For more info call Lori Brizzi/t 516 728-6101 or email loribrizzi@aol.com

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NASDE (Swing Dance) Standings as of May 9th

GARY MCINTYRE 30 SUSAN KIRKLIN 30
BENJI SCHWIMMER 30 KELLESE KEY 30
MYLES MUNROE 27 TESSA CUNNINGHAM 27
KYLE REDD 22 TARA TRAFZER 20
SEAN MCKEEVER 21 PATTY VO 18
BEN MORRIS 17 SARAH VANN DRAKE 17
LUIS CRESPO 16 MELINA RAMIREZ 17
JAKE HANING 15 DEBORAH SZEKELY 15.5
JASON BARNES 15 TALETHA JOUZDANI 15
GREGORY SCOTT 13 ERICA BERG 15
JASON MARKER 13 COURTNEY ADAIR 13
EDWIN LI 13 ANNMARIE MARKER 13
ARJAY CENTENO 11 LEMERY ROLLINS 13
EDDIE VALDEZ 11 MELISSA RUTZ 13
RONNIE DEBENEDETTA 10 ELISE VALDEZ 11
DAN BLOXHAM 9 TATIANA MOLLMANN 10
MARK BLUME 8 BRANDI TOBIAS 10
ROBERT ROYSTON 8 DAWN BLOXHAM 9
JASON MIKLIC 8 JESSICA COX 9
MICHAEL KIELBASA 7 NICOLA ROYSTON 8
CODY MELIN 7 KIM BLUME 8
JOSH CLARK 7 SHARLOT BOTT 7.5
SCOTT STUART 7 KATHERINE KROK EASTVOLD 7
AUSTIN MURREY 6 TRUDY MELIN 7
JODY MOSCARITOLO 6 KATRINA OSTRENSKI 7
PAUL WARDEN 4 CHELSEA RODGERS 6
MARIO ROBAU 4 YENNI SETIAWAN 6
OSCAR HAMPTON 4 CONNIE GAUTHIER 6
JAMES HOOD 4 TAMRA HOOD 4
JOHN LINDO 3.5 CATRIONA WILES 4
MARK SCHEUFFELE 3.5 SAMANTHA RAMIREZ 4
RYAN CRUTCHER 3 PATTI JOBST 3
PARKER DEARBORN 2.5 MALIA SAN NICOLAS 3
JORDAN FRISBEE 2.5 LACEY SCHWIMMER 3
NICK JAY 2 JENNIFER DELUCA 2.5
CHUCK BROWN 1.5 YVONNE WAYNE 2
MAXENCE MARTIN 1.5
PETE GREENE 1.5
BRENNAR GOREE 1

To all of our dancing Moms, Happy Mother’s Day

Happy birthday wishes to Jennifer Molz, Norma Varrichio Rivera, Gloria Rothstein, Shannon Johnson, Ross Townsend, Kim Hayden and Stephanie Eisner.

He was born this week in 1899. To this day, he is still the most popular name in the world of dance.Fred Astaire was truly amazing. He was born and raised in Nebraska.

San Francisco has something to celebrate. Ava Apple has opened her own dance studio “Symbolic Dance & Fitness.” For classes/ practice/ workshop/ rehearsal space, contact Ava at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Francisco-CA/Symbolic-Dance-Fitness/111482448881566?ref=ts
http://www.avaapple.com http://www.ava-rodolfo.com

Its’ here the 2010 Spring Mix, the newest CD from DJ Fancy. The top new 15 dance songs all on one CD. Hot off the press, including the remix of Lady Antebellum, Timbaland and Kate Perry, Adam Lambert, Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga…15 dance songs in all. For only $15 which includes shipping. Send a check to: DJ Fancy 333 Evergreen Avenue Apt#2 Cherry Hill, NJ08002

She was just inducted into the “Life Time Achievement” division of the Hustle Hall Of Fame. Here is some vintage video of Sandra Rivera. Originally broadcast on the televised “Don Kirshner Rock Concert.” Enjoy this performance of Sandra along with Billy Fajardo dancing to “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtksSSfn9Xc

Come out and celebrate “officer” Smitty’s birthday on Wednesday night at Stepping Out Dance Studio. It’s sure to be a night to remember with, the one and only, Smitty. Located at 37 West 26th St in NYC.

The off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks will reach its 50th anniversary. The show, a valentine to young love requiring no more props than a stick, a sheet, and some confetti, is the longest-running musical of all time.

Donna Boyle will be teaching the complementary lesson this Wednesday night – May 12th at Michael’s Cafe in Bensalem Pa. Don’t miss it at 8:30PM, then dance all night to DJ Mark. The best night of the week for dancing. Located at Street Road in Bensalem Pa, near the Parx Casino. Next week the guest teacher is none other then Joe Kerner…spread the word.

Mark your calendars for the Grand Opening Dance Party ( Friday June 4th) of Lisa “Sparkles” Paternoster’s new dance studio in Oyster Bay, NY. $6 in advance and $10 at the door. 516-241-3179 Lisa “Sparkles” Dance Studio www,LisaSparklesDance.com

Neil Bogart opened the door for so many artists and musical acts. The owner of Casablanca Records, he was always on the cutting edge. He passed away at only 39 years old, this week in 1982. He was at the peak of his career.

Wanted: Male and Female dancers 5′5″ and up to perform Thursdays to Sundays. Auditions at Caesar’s Atlantic City Casino at the Centorium Tower, 3rd floor on Wed. May 19th 1:15PM for Fit Male Club dancers, 2:15PM for Female & Male trained dancers, and 4:00PM for female club dancers. Salary and meals provided for hired dancers, Gina Cannuscio audition choreographer, www.confettientertainment.com

Coming soon, our annual 2010 DJ Directory, a complete, comprehensive listing of all the top DJs thru out the country. Stay tuned.

This week’s edition of Dancetalk is sponsored by the “Hustle Room” at the Salsa Congress. Read all the details below. www.nycsalsacongress.com

Make it a great day,
Ron
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The Hustle Room at the Salsa Congress

“The Hustle Room” at the 10th Annual New York International Salsa Congress September 1-5th, 2010 @ the Hilton New York Hotel is 4 day, 5 night Dance & Music Festival that’s mixed with Dance Workshops, Performance Showcases, Concert Series and lots of Dancing Excitement! We are very excited to announce a Professional Salsa and Hustle Championship, Pro-Am’s, Amateur and Jack and Jill Contests. An event within an event dedicated to Hustle Music and Dance, featuring DJ Bobby Morales. Now you can enjoy Hustle and Salsa under one roof with One Pass! Instructors are; Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow, Kelvin Roche and Lorianne Greenhouse, Katia Morales & Victor Alexis (Our new world champions), Danny McGee and Jameson Kilburn, Erik Novoa and Anna, Derrick Allen, Maria Torres, Stracy Diaz, and Nelson Flores and our loved Emcee Debra Hampton. Don’t wait to get your passes as the price goes up as time goes by and the Hotel will SELL OUT!…. Full VIP Pass includes entry to all the Pre-Parties starting on the 27th of August, and exclusive VIP Meet and Greet Party, VIP entrance to all the shows, 3 days of 60+ workshops, 5 nights of Showcases, Entry into the Hustle Room and the Bachata Room, Live Concert Series from Thurs to Sun., and an Official Drawstring Goody Bag plus so much more! (Click here for more info… http://nycsalsacongress.com/2010FullPass ) Check out www.nycsalsacongress.com for details!
A Special Note to all Dancetalk Readers;
Some of you ask why are there two events of hustle on the same weekend? Due to circumstances out of our control, the Hustle has always been under the umbrella of the Salsa Congress created by David Melendez (May he RIP!) It was his dream to always have the hustle and salsa together and we are dedicating our 10th year to have his dream come true. Those of you who knew David will know that! Due to our overflow of 20,000 attendee’s we needed to not only expand but offer Hustle and Salsa and Bachata all under one roof and one pass to all our guests of which we could not do before. We felt it important to help Hustle dancing grow, and to expose this dance to our large salsa community and our large international audience.

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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)

Hi Ron, Its great how you keep us updated on all the dance info and those people who wrote the music from back in the day and today. You mentioned Georgio Moroders birthday and his accomplishments with Donna Summer etc… Not sure if you know but he also wrote the theme for Flashdance – the movie and received three academy awards for his music in three Grammy awards for motion pictures. I also read that he worked with many other artists including the Three Degrees.
Hope this helps,
Sonny
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Thank you all for such a FUN! birthday dance. I am sorry I did not get to dance with all of you – next time I will ask DJ Mark to play an additional song OR you can just ask me to dance on your own in the weeks to come! We all know it takes a village (dance community) to grow a good dancer…thank you for nurturing me as a dance flower..I hope our garden continues to grow vibrantly with sunshine. Thank you for all the birthday cards and birthday wishes. And to all my special friends – you know who you are – thank you for coming out just to celebrate with me. Thank you to my very special friends whom I call my “angels” – you particularly add light to my life – Sara Jones, Susan Laura, Scott Michelli and Sara F. (and delicious carrot cake to top it off!). Thank you for honoring me and celebrating my day,
Yours Truly,
Anita Giacone
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Hey Ron,
We had an awesome time in Miami. Billy and Kaite once again did a great job. I wanted to thank them for helping to keep the hustle alive. Our group that goes keeps getting bigger each year. The Saturday night dinner show was also an incredible display of all forms of dancing. This event brings so many dancers together from all parts of the US. I can’t wait till next year. I plan on attending more events this year but the location, the weather and the dancing at the IHSC was just the best.
Thanks,
Mike G.

Happy birthday wishes to Nancy Carillo, Tony Pace, Frank Pellici, Marina Perado, Jie Du, Steven Mitchell, Laura Cozik, Smitty, Tony Felix and Bobby O

We send our heart felt condolences to Mary Keegan and her family. Mary’s sister, Nancy, passed away last week after a two year battle with cancer. She was courageous and fought to the end. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Kudos’ to Susan Edelstein and her new husband Jules Levin. They tied the knot this past week and are planning a life together full of love, happiness and dancing. We wish them both only the best.

It’s winding down but the Miami event, International Hustle & Salsa Championships, was off the charts. Congratulation to all the competitors and to this years Augie & Margo recipient, Donna Boyle…… and in the Professional Theater Arts Hustle first place winners Katia Morales & Victor Alexis. Look for more details in next weeks edition of DanceTalk.

Philadelphia get ready for the newest Salsa club. The new Palladium Club Caran, will host the original Mambo legends performing. Located on Allegheny and American Avenues. More details coming soon.

Dancing with the Stars comes to Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Don’t miss this spectacular show at La Luna Dance Studio featuring Karina Smirnoff and Jonathan Roberts. Two of the hot stars from Dancing With The Stars, this Friday, May 7th. Act now before it sells out. There are only a limited number of tickets left. Please call (215) 638-0418 or purchase tickets online at www.lalunadancestudio.com La Luna is located at 4610 Bensalem Blvd., Bensalem, PA 19020

Master recordings and interviews from 1979 with Gloria Gaynor hosted by radio personality Giant Gene, Hear the original broadcasts, an entire hour of music mixed by Tom Moultan. http://www.soul-patrol.net/gaynor.ram

He was considered one of the all time greats in the world of classical dance. The legendary choreographer George Ballanchine passed away this week 28 years ago.

Get ready for the grand opening of Octo Waterfront grille in Philadelphia, on May 5. There will be no cover, charge for the Cinco De Mayo party. OCTO Waterfront Grille l 215.868.2300 www.lshark.com

Hats off to Abbey Plotkin. She was honored this past week for the years of service and contributions she has made to the mambo world. A performer, director, promoter and choreographer, Abbey has given so much to the New York Mambo community.

Joey’s Surf Club has just reopened for the summer season. Located at Ortley Beach, NJ. Monday’s will be oldies night with live music starting in June including a list of upcoming acts like: Joey Dee & the Starlighters, Duprees, Brooklyn Bridge, Chimetones and more.

Make it a great week,
Ron

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Life Time Achievement Awards

Once a year the Hustle Hall Of Fame inducts it’s “Life Time Achievement” class. Last year, the Hall inducted the incomparable Artie Phillips. With the thousands of dancers that have graced the hustle floor, this is know easy task. Each and every prospective candidate is scrutinized for their contributions, over the years, to the world of hustle. Panel members evaluate the dancer on areas including: creativity, originality, awards/titles, achievements and helping to enlighten others. This year is no exception. The nominating committee is proud and honored to induct two worthy candidates to the Class of 2009. Two recipients, each champions and true hustle Divas.
The Hustle Hall Of Fame welcomes to our most elite category:
Sandra Rivera and Lori Brizzi.

Sandra Rivera was one of the original hustle dancers and performers that partnered with world champion Billy Fajardo. Sandra was a principal member of the legendary dance troop, the Disco Dance Dimensions, and traveled the world performing and appearing weekly on the televised show “Don Kirshners Rock Concert”. She was a semi finalist on the popular television show, “Dance Fever” and competed with Dino Georgio, in a dance troop that included Lisa Nunziella & Danny Llaurdo, on the hit show “Star Search.”

Lori Brizzi a former hustle and ballroom champion (Zachary’s, USBC Theater Arts Rising Star), Lori was a principal dancer with the American Ballroom Theater Company, traveling all over the world. Her various partners included Eddie Simon, Ralph Ramirez, Paul Pellicoro, Benjamin Soencksen and Ron Rosaria. Lori continues to be extremely active in the hustle world teaching and hosting (for 9 years) the premier hustle social “Millennium Hustle.” In addition, for the last 6 years she has organized the Labor Day dance convention, the New York Hustle Congress.

Please join us in celebrating these two incredibly special dancers.

Many thanks to the marvelous voting panel committee of the Hustle Hall Of Fame: Susan Marolda, Lisa Nunziella, Luis Rivera, Juan Hernandez, Bobby O, Mark James.
http://www.hustlehalloffame.com/

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DJ Fancy releases his “Spring Mix”

DJ Fancy has just released his hot new collection of remixes and fresh new music. Known for his keen mixing skills and musical talent, DJ Fancy once again has picked nothing but hits. Get ready for the sounds that are rocking the dance clubs including the new releases from Christina Agularia and Timbaland collaborating with Katy Perry. These songs have the beat for hustle dancing and West Coast Swing. If you want to have all the new hits on just one CD, this is the one for you. The Spring Mix release also includes hits by Lady Antebellum remixed and Taio Cruz’s hot single “Break Your Heart.” Cascada’s mega hit – Evacuate the Dance Floor and the newest release from Lady Gaga “Alejandro.” Don’t miss out on this hot new CD. With over 16 songs in all. To order send $15 to: Edward Archie, 6034 Magnolia Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109. The price includes shipping and handling

Happy birthday wishes to Leroy Rathcamp, Carolyn Grimaldi, John Crescione, Carmen Wright, Jean DelPrado, Teddy Dormoi, Alysa Haas, Silvia Piccinini , Daryl Polansky, Sonya Elmore, Wendy Lippincott, Jason Richman, Ariana Young, Sheri Barnes, Bobbi Petri, Nina Van Huntz, Dawn Crestmont and Anita Giacone

Please keep Steve Russell and his mother in your thoughts and prayers. Steve is an active dancer in the DC area, his mother has recently been diagnosed with eye cancer.

A beautiful voice, a wonderful person, Vicki Sue Robinson passed away this week ten years ago. She Turned the beat around and gave us many incredible songs. She was only 46 years old.

The Hustle Hall Of Fame is proud to announce the second of its newest members to the Voting Committee.
Please join us in welcoming Luis Rivera. One of the members of the “Disco Dance Dimensions”, Luis brings years of professional dance and performing knowledge along with a diplomatic, proactive approach towards the history and future of the hustle dance. Click here: Luis Rivera – Hustle / Disco WCS + Salsa

He was born this week, in Italy, and went on to writing, composing and producing many great songs and music sound tracks including “Top Gun,” “Scarface” and multiple platinum hits for Donna Summer. – Giorgio Moroder turns 70.

This week marks the Anniversary of the Merv Griffin show tribute to “Thank God It’s Friday” and the historic dance contest that shook the nation. Floyd Chishom and Nelly Cotto danced their way into America’s heart, thirty-two years ago.

You can now register for Disco America on line. Don’t hesitate, it all takes place July 2nd to the 4th in Valley Forge, Pa., join Donna Boyle and Joyce Szilli for the fireworks. This years competition features the “Disco America Best Dance Crew” an interactive event. Visit http://www.discoamerica.com/

Bon Voyage to dance professional Susan Fritz. She is relocating and taking her dance talents to Italy.

This Thursday marks the international “Dance Day”, April 29th. It was established in 1982.

IHSC takes place this week, grab a plane, a cab, a car, just get to Miami for the time of your life. The hotel is completely sold out, call 954-358-0168 for availability. Good luck to all the competitors going to the International Hustle Salsa Championships. www.hustleandsalsa.com

Summer is almost here and so is the annual Midsummer Night Swing. A great outing on Thursday, July 15 at Lincoln Center. Maria Torres scheduled to teach a hustle lesson along with DJ Belinda Becker. Located at Damrosch Park – 62nd Street between Columbus & Amsterdam http://new.lincolncenter.org/live/index.php/msns-10-losers-lounge-ladies-night

Last week Lady Antebellum took top honors at the 2010 ACM Awards. They won three ACM trophies — including Single and Song of the Year for “I Need To Know.”

Who will be inducted into the 2009 Hustle Hall Of Fame’s “Life Time Achievement” Division? The most elite category on the website. Who will join the hustle diva’s: Maria Torres, Lisa Nunziella, Diane Nardone, Susan Marolda, Nelly Cotto and the Kings of hustle: Floyd Chishom, Tony Marolda, Billy Fajardo, Eddie VEGA, Ralph Lew, Jeff Shelley, Franc. “Perico” Reyes, Artie Phillips. Stay tuned for the complete report in next weeks edition of DanceTalk.

Don’t miss the free hustle lesson with dance champion Stephanie Risser this Wednesday night at Michael’s Cafe. DJ Mark rocks all night with the best dance songs. The hustle lesson is at 8:30PM. Never a cover charge and free parking. Located at Street Road in Bensalem, Pa., near the Casino Race Track, next week the guest teacher is Brian Gallagher. Spread the word.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by La Luna Dance Studio and their spectacular Dancing With the Stars event. See all the details below. www.lalunadancestudio.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

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Dancing With The Stars at La Luna

La Luna Dance Studio is proud to present the incomparable Karina Smirnoff and Jonathan Roberts, Professional Ballroom Latin dancers from the popular ABC TV Reality Show “Dancing With The Stars”. It all takes place on Thursday, May 6th with two dance workshops with World Latin Champion and one of the featured pros on “Dancing With the Stars”, Karina Smirnoff, all the way from Los Angeles, CA. Thursday, May 6th at 8:30 pm – Cha-cha Technique (International Style) and at 9:30 pm -Rumba Technique & Partnering (International Style) $25 per person, per workshop. (Workshop Levels: Cha-cha-Open level but must know the basics of Cha-cha, Rumba-Must be at least Bronze level dancer). Then get ready for an incredible super Friday, May 7th, for La Luna’s “Dancing with the Stars” Spectacular featuring two superstars of dance both Karina Smirnoff and Jonathan Roberts. Whether you are a Ballroom lover, a Salsa lover, or not a dancer at all, there will be something for everyone. The doors open at 7:30PM. From 7:30pm-to 10:00 pm-Ballroom Dancing with MB Music DJs then at 10:00pm- a spectacular show with costume changes by Karina and Jonathan (Cha-cha, Samba/Paso Doble & Tango!), then after the show at 10:30 pm-Pictures and autographs with Karina & Jonathan. The night is not over, from 10:30 pm-Salsa Dancing to DJ Jose Maldonado,12:30 am-Good night! Fancy desserts served throughout the evening. Only $48 per person for the entire evening (does not include drinks, BYOB, non-alcoholic bar available) Limited number of tickets, must purchase in advance. Please call (215) 638-0418 or purchase tickets online at www.lalunadancestudio.com La Luna is located at 4610 Bensalem Blvd., Bensalem, PA 19020
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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)

Hey Ron,
Thank you for putting this in your newsletter ( Disco Dance Dimensions, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z19AbQBclPo , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vTFfWYsbP0). Please send special thanks to the person who posted these rare videos.
Erik
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Good morning Ron,
I wanted to vent my confusion over the hustle and your editorial last week. I do love the hustle but with a full time job and part time teaching assistant position I have limited time to do much other then sleep, eat and pay bills. I do try to attend one or two dance parties a month but it has been a challenge. I did attend the Hustle Congress last year in NYC. Now, help me out, why would another organization hold an event on the same weekend. That seems to be unfair and counter productive for the growth of the hustle? Whats up with that? I wanted to also wish a happy belated birthday to Sonya – La Luna dance studio and congratulation to Lisa Nunziella for her involvement with the hustle hall of fame.
Thank you,
Audrey Bay – Livingston, NJ
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Hi Ron,
I am not a member of the I.H.D.A. but will seriously investigate joining. I had attended one of their parties at MadJam a few years ago when Arty Phillips was the president. It was a fun meeting and there was an interesting dance lesson taught for free. Arty brought lots of fun to the party. What I wanted to see now is how the new president handles things. As you had written in your editorial – there is lots of opportunities to grow the hustle. I do think you left out the word “Inclusion”. The hustle has to include everyone. Some dancers get labeled or marked as not dancing or conforming to the current “hustle style”. Everyone should be invited to join the hustle in my view, young and old. Lets hope that the new president can lead and speak out against people that hurt or slow down the growth of the hustle. Another area that I would like to see addressed is the cost of hustle lessons. I would like to see the price of lessons for younger dancers become more affordable. The economy being what it is, nobody in college can afford the current rate for lessons. I look forward to seeing you at Disco America this summer. Thanks for everything you do.
Jim McGraph
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Hi Ron,
Lori Ann’s performance group kicked off Wed night at Stepping Out. I was lucky that my partner from last year recorded the event. There were 14 couples broken up into 4 rows (your view is of right side). http://picasaweb.google.com/itwirl.round/Movies?authkey=Gv1sRgCMvF9KH8j-S7UQ&feat=email#5462987767885854882
Great credit goes to Lori Ann Greenhouse and Kelvin Roche, for getting us on stage in less than 3 months time in addition to Lori Ann’s “super duper” choreography. Here’s a great write-up, very supportive of the hustle scene, summing up the entire evening at SO http://www.a-dance-cafe.com/2010/04/stepping-out-hustle.html
Robert
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Hey Ron, I wanted to jump in on the topic of holding two events on the same weekend, on the same month in the same city? Holly S%@*. you gotta be kidding me. Hey John Lindo, Mark James, Lou Delprete, Donna Des., Diane Nardone, Eric Novoa, Simone Assb… how would you feel if someone held a event on the same weekend as you? It doesn’t make any sense to me. Why are you listing this Ron? Has anyone asked Lori Brizzi how she feels about this? I feel like I’m getting to old for this childish behavior. Does anyone have some answers, does anyone have any morals or compassion for fellow organizers. I thought we were trying to build up the hustle community not tear it down. Give me a break.
Harris Sulken – NYC

Good news Mark

I am taking Craig out on Sunday. I told him lets just go for a ride get out of the house and he agreed.
I thought maybe the beach somewhere , where the fresh air is great and he doesn’t have to go walking.
I went to visit him on Monday after work and he was walking with a cane and doing great. I am hoping he will go to a dance soon ,but, he said he wasn’t ready for that. He is calling people and accepting more visitors.
I am excited just to take him for a ride without a destination. If we do not get back then I will send and SOS lol.

It was good to see him in an upbeat mood and I did want to pass that on

Sherry

Happy birthday wishes to Kelvin Roche, Doreen Druch, Susan Marolda, Sonya Elmore, Christy Cam, Theo Stafford, Celeste Pfferlie, Christopher Hemmer, Tom Roberts, Ron Rochester, Irene Santini, Gene Rombola and Steve Williams.

The woman that did everything that Fred Astaire did, but only backwards. Ginger Rogers passed away this week in 1995. Her films and contributions will live on in dance history.. .

A dancer, competitor and always there as a helping hand. Our dear friend Nan Bohrar passed away two years ago. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

The Hustle Hall Of Fame has expanded the nominating panel. They have added two new members to the voting committee. We are honored as Lisa Nunziella will be joining us on the panel. Lisa was inducted into the “Life Time Achievement” division in 2005 as a member of the very first class. Her achievements are monumental in the field of dance. Please join us as we welcome Lisa to the Hustle Hall Of Fame committee. http://lisanunziella.com/

Get ready for the newest dance club in Atlantic City. One of the most popular clubs at the New Jersey shore gets a make over, “The Wave” located in Trump’s Marina Hotel, is being renamed “Disco.” Dancing every Friday and Saturday night from 9PM to 3AM.

The 10th Annual New York International Salsa Congress will host the “Hustle Room.” An event in a room dedicated to Hustle Music and Dance, featuring DJ Bobby Morales. Now you can enjoy Hustle and Salsa under one roof with One Pass! Everyone is welcome with the purchase of a Full Pass VIP Package. http://nycsalsacongress.com/2010Full%20Pass%20VIP%20Package.pdf Order tickets via Eventbrite:http://www.eventbrite.com/event/427462552/efbevent. More details coming soon.

The incomparable Disco Dance Dimensions, set the bar very high with intricate group dance routines and solo numbers, light years ahead of the pack. Here are some rare footage of the DDD featuring Billy Fajardo, Sandra Rivera, Hector Berrios, Jacqueline Cruz, Franc Perico Reyes, Debbie Ferro, Luis Rivera and Franchine Gonzalez. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z19AbQBclPo , http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vTFfWYsbP0

The search is still on with a cash reward. Do you have a copy of the very first episode of Dance Fever? . Vito just celebrated his 50th birthday and hunting for his appearance on the hit TV show. If you have a copy please contact giorgis@sympatico.ca Here is Vito celebrating at his birthday party with his original TV partner, Maryanne. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8D0sCCPLl0

Michael’s Cafe bumps it up a notch, for the hottest night of dancing in the Philly area, every Wednesday night. This week, Wingo Hom is the guest teacher. Check out the free hustle lesson at 8:30PM. DJ Mark spins the best dance music till 12:30AM. Located on Street Road in Bensalem. Next week, dance champion Stephanie Risser is the guest teacher. Spread the word.

Its not to late to take part in Wisconsin’s biggest Swing and Hustle event. Swing (And Hustle) Dance America takes place April 22 – 25, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Don’t miss this annual event. Join Glen Miller and all the stars of hustle and Swing under one roof. For all the details visit. http://swingdanceamerica.com/

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Louis Del Prete and his Dancing With The Stars Spectacular. Read all about it below. http://www.mjames.org/louisdwts2010.html

Make it a great week,
Ron

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Dancing With The Stars Spectacular

Dance Stars Karina Smirnoff & Dmitry Chaplin make a one night appearance at Temple B’Nai
Torah, Long Island, for a night of Dancing With the Stars, Louis Del Prete brings Karina & Dmitry for a night of incomparable dancing. Admission is only $40 per person. Tickets available now, but limited.
You must respond now. See Karina and Dmitry perform, you can even meet them & take photos with them. One of the most talented and beautiful dancers to ever grace the DWTS stage, Karina is a world champion. On the star studded show, Karina had taken Mario Lopez to the finals on season 3. On season 4 she rocked it down with Billy Ray Cyrus. She almost went the distance with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and got into the rhythm with singer Mario on season 6. The following year she partnered with Rocco DiSpirito and had us in stitches on season 8 with computer geek Steve Wozniak. Last season she again achieved great success with young crooner Aaron Carter. Now, see her up close ….and ladies don’t miss the dancing hunk, Dmitry Chaplin. He has exploded on the dance floor and has been turning heads everywhere he performs.
To attend this special evening, mail a check or money order to: Louis Del Prete, P.O. Box 294, Deer Park, N.Y. 11729 Here’s the link http://www.mjames.org/louisdwts2010.html
(Please include all individual names attending and a contact phone number)

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The Classic Disco Nightclub Reunion

Dominick Lauriano, of DL Music Productions, presents The Classic Disco Nightclub Reunion. Along with a night full of dancing and music you will be entertained for hours. Casablanca recording artist D.C. LaRue joins the line up performing “Cathedrals” & “Let Them Dance” giving the Classic Disco Nightclub Reunion 10 total performers. A must attend show featuring, 1 dance act and 9 music acts. Dominick has deep roots in the music industry. He has always loved music. As a baby, his mother would put him in his playpen while filling the air with music for hours. He was enriched with the sounds of music from birth. At 16 he started attending night clubs. He was intrigued by the DJ’s “blending in” the next song. ” I wondered, how the hell did he do that.” One night after he turned only 17 he went dancing at a club in Levittown, NY, called “Feathers”. Don Scaturro (DJ Scat) was DJ’ing and mixed “You’ll Never Find” into “When Love Is New.” So impressed, Dominick went up to the DJ booth to ask how he did that. “Scat did a few more mixes showing me and explaining to me how it was done and asked me if I wanted to give it a try” explains Dominick. “Devil’s Gun was playing and he showed me how to cue in the next song and when I should start the mix. So at the bass break I let the next song go and “Risky Changes” started blending in without missing a beat.” This lead to Dominick DJ’ing at Feathers night club on Sunday, Monday & Tuesdays. After the lose of some of his hearing, he decided it was time to move on. But music was always in his blood and for many years he has dreamed and anticipated putting together a Disco show with multiple performers. “So I decided that with the club availability being so limited, unlike 20+ years ago, I would put together a “Classic Disco Nightclub Reunion”, explains Dominick. “My concept was to get people that have hung out in such clubs as Uncle Sam’s, Feathers, Penrods, Decameron, etc; to get together years later for a reunion. A reunion which will be a “concert in a nightclub atmosphere”, dancing all night long on a 1,000 square foot dance floor with 6 DJ’s from back in the Classic Disco era. (DJ Scat (Feather’s, Poor Peter’s, Anvine’s), DJ Pooch (Night Gallery), DJ Steve, (Zachary’s), DJ Louie (Savannah’s, Lemon Tree), DJ Al (Chaz) & me, DJ Dominick (Feathers, Cherry’s Adam’s Apple). With great due diligence, he did his homework and obtained some of the top performers contacts & booked a 10 act show which will feature Carol Williams, Carol Douglas, Rochelle Fleming (1st Choice), D.C. LaRue, Musique, Randy Jones (Village People), France Joli, Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes & The Trammps, along with a hustle dance performance by Louie & Maryann Rosa. The show will be MC’ed by WKTU’s Goumba Johnny. The response & ticket sales have been so overwhelming that he is already booking another show for early December 2010, and will expand this to a road show/tour. The Classic Disco Nightclub Reunion will be popping up all over the country. “I am looking into doing shows in the following cities, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, back to New York, Boston & Connecticut, the another show in New York before heading to the West Coast doing shows in Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco & a “Mega-Show in Las Vegas on New Years Eve, 2012. “I am also tentatively planning a Free Style show for October with a tentative line up of Judy Torres, George Lamond, Lisa Lisa, Shannon, TKA & Rob Bass.” Don’t miss out on this blast from the past with the excitement of a concert and dance party all under one roof. For more details visit, www.ClassicDiscoNightclubReunion.com or call 516-506-5060
“I hope to see some of you at my show(s) & let’s keep Disco alive the way we have for the past 25+ years.
Musically Yours Forever, Dominick.

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Editorial “Where Do We Go From Here”

The Hustle, the baby of all social dances, must gain momentum to maintain relevance.
2010 brings new ideas with new opportunities. Last year we engaged in the first open forum to share and recommend how to expand and grow the hustle. Numerous ideas were exchanged. The gathering initiated and inspired others to implement some of these suggestions. There is a growing understanding of the importance of solving “the missing youth” factor. We must continue to search for the cures, exploring even the most provocative views. If you love this dance then get off the side lines and get involved. You can help make change, take place. Start by attending more events. Encourage your friends to come out and introduce non-dancers to the community. The hustle has morphed over the years, as the dance has evolved, we too must acclimate and help the dance live on for future generations. It is paramount that we take action today. We need to continue to exchange ideas to avoid the hustle ending up in moth balls in the Smithsonian Institute.
Going forward, the IHDA has elected a new president. Danny McGee has spoken of incorporating 2 speeds of music for the hustle competitions. His leadership can help shape the direction of the hustle. The hustle most embrace dancers from other styles of dance as well. Let Latin, Swing and ballroom dancers experience the magic of the hustle. This will require the professionals, organizers, studio owners, DJs – from across the country to engage in more communication. Another major area of concern is the music selection and lack of contemporary songs utilized in the hustle, (swing implements current music). In the past, DJs were an essential part of breaking new releases. Some songs were heard exclusively in the clubs — only.
For fresh new tunes, dancers were drawn to the discotheques. This excitement should be recultivated by our DJ’s.
Teaching the dance requires knowledge and a fundamental guide. The New York style hustle has an official syllabus. Other forms of the hustle should also create and develop a syllabus to be shared and accepted.
The growth of the hustle is not a fast fix item. It will continue to be a work in progress. We must all shoulder the responsibility and continue to work at it. The hustle is not only fun and invigorating but it is a beautiful dance to observe. If everyone makes an effort, as a community, we can continue to grow our dance for future generations. This will require more talk and more action.

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Ultimate Dance Zone – Newsletter up –
- M&K Hustle Work Shop – Sun – April 18
http://www.mjames.org/dancezonecurrent.html

Happy birthday wishes to Fred Fedak, Judy Churchray, Tariq Brown, Denise Reedman Hackman, Mike Minichello and Michael Maloy.

Selena Quintanilla-Prez was born this week in 1971. A young, gifted singer and dancer that crossed over from Latin music to the American dance world. She left us much to soon as portrayed by Jennifer Lopez in the motion picture “Selena”.

Cheers to Susan Edelstein on her recent engagement to Jules Levin. Regulars at Michael’s Cafe, they are planning a wedding in the near future.

Jami Josephson’s Professional Dance Certification Course is now taking reservations for the up coming program. (for Dance Instructors & Students). The last program was a marvelous success with 6 instructors getting their certification. The course starts again on Tuesday’s in May as well as adding a new program on Mondays. The courses are a 6 month program of 60 hours in total. Mondays will be Arg. Tango, Bolero, WC Swing, and Merengue and will be repeating Tuesday nights consisting of Cha-Cha, Salsa, Hustle, and Rumba. Located at the beautiful Pearl Studios (500 8th Avenue, NYC, NY.) Class will be limited to 10 people. Jami has several certifications in American & International Style of 17 dances will be conducting this program. For more info, contact Jami at 347-218-1500 or email Jami@learn2salsa.com website http://www.learn2salsa.com/certification.html Registration is now open, sign up before it’s too late.

Loriann Greenhouse’s Performance group will showcases their hustle routine at Stepping Out Studios, located at 37 W. 26th St, NYC, next Wednesday night, April 21, at 10 PM.

Auditions for dancers will be held on Friday, April 23 in the ROMULUS MEETING ROOM located on the 3rd floor of Caesars Centurion Tower in Atlantic City, NJ. Sign in at 4:30pm, auditions at 5 PM. Bring headshots and resumes. Professional pay & parking is provided if hired. For details contact Linda at the email or # below. www.moxieEntertainment.com, Linda@moxieEnterainment.com 609.576.9149

Check out the new website for the World Hustle Dance Championships. www.worldhustledance.com and www.worldhustledancechampionships.com

This week Michael’s Cafe rocks with guest instructor Andre’ Phelps teaching a free hustle lesson at 8:30PM, everyone is invited. No cover charge and free parking. DJ Mark spins the best dance music till 12:30AM. Next week the guest teacher is Wingo Hom, spread the word.

A great opportunity for teachers and studios to take part in Dance For Hospice. Contact George at eventdirector@danceforhospice2010.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

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NEW YORK MUSIC POOL
CHART ISSUED APRIL 1, 2010

TOP HITS

Energetic (Report 2 The Dancefloor) by BOA
On The Floor (Oh Baby Please) by Kaylab Marin
What I See by Kilo
Better Than Her by Matisse
Party Round The World by Jason Dottley & Debby Holiday
U Turn by Samantha
Sunrise by Irene Nelson
Hate To Love by Alex Sayz feat. Evi
Fever by Cascada
You Used To Hold Me by Calvin Harris
Love Keeps Calling by Anna Grace
One Love by David Guetta & Estelle
B Cuz I Luv U by Arika Kane
Revolver by Madonna
History by Vassy

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The Official AANCE Qualifying Tour (West Coast Swing) as 3/10

INTERMEDIATE JACK & JILL LEADERS
Joshua Sturgeon
Jonathan Taylor
Benjamin Winokur
Chris Mendoza
Jay Trombler
Joel Guy
Rob Glover
David Ward
William Newhouse
Reginald Beason
Felix Hernandez
Jeremy Thompson
Scott Stuart
Dominique Martin
Cory Chiquet
Brandon Parker
J. Eric Thompson
Dominique Martin
Dave Weiss
Jeremy Thompson

INTERMEDIATE JACK & JILL FOLLOWERS
Sandra Lopez
Nicole Smith
Quenna Wong
Samantha Ramirez
Christine Jessup
Gina Jorgenson
Maria Ford
Lemery Rollins
Rochelle Hoffler
Trendlyon Veal
Natalia Rueda
Valerie Davis
Ruby Lair
Catrinel Jordan
Aly Yorek
Linda Cuccio
Amber Fussell
Enola O’Connor
Sandra Lopez
Catrinel Jordan

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Ultimate Dance Zone – Newsletter up –
- Dance Zone Dance Saturday April 10th

Happy birthday wishes to Cheryl Highwarden, Jose Salono, Brian Winokur, Tom Banner, Lisa Abelson, Disco Dave Sarul, Kerri Bicking, Bruce Levy and Eileen Bates

Fridays are getting even better. Robert Vance hosts the First Friday of every month dance social, from 9pm-12am at Club 412 (located at 412 8th Ave 4th Fl. bet 30-31 St.). Hustle, swing and Latin too. The next dance will be May 7th, and every First Friday thereafter.

Two of the hottest stars from Dancing With The Stars are landing in Long Island. Karina Smirnoff & Dmitry Chaplin make a one night appearance at Temple B’Nai Torah, for a night of ‘Dancing With the Stars’. It takes place on Saturday night, May 29th. Louis Del Prete brings Karina & Dmitry for a night of incomparable dancing. Admission is only $40 per person. As always, these performances sell out. Mail a check or money order to: Louis Del Prete, P.O. Box 294, Deer Park, N.Y. 11729 Here’s the link
http://www.mjames.org/louisdwts2010.html (Please include all individual names attending and a contact phone number)

May 2nd is a fund raiser for a dance friend with cancer. Bob Winston needs our help. He has been fighting cancer for three years. Please attend the benefit dance at St Katherine of Sienna Church Hall located at 9700 Frankford Ave, in Philadelphia. Tickets are only $25, Catered food, beer, sets ups, BYOB, Chinese auction, 50/50, two great DJs, from 5 till 9 PM. For more info contact DD Rees, 215-680-6602, Joann Vacca 215-968,6814 or Billy from PHILLY 856-784-7633

Swing Dance America’s hotel is sold out, but not to worry, The Timber Ridge Lodge; is currently taking reservations for Swing Dance America. The Timber Ridge Lodge is an All Suites Hotel; with each room equipped with full kitchens, full sized refrigerators, microwave ovens, stoves, and it is on the same grounds as The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa! Located approximately 1/2 mile from the Event Hotel, there is complimentary transportation “The Grand Trolley” available for transportation between the Over Flow Hotel (Timber Ridge Lodge), and the Event Hotel (The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa) and back. call 1-800- 558-3417 and ask for the Swing Dance America rate of $109/night. http://swingdanceamerica.com/

Comcast readers, sorry, if you have not been receiving DanceTalk. The newsletter does go out every Sunday night, 52 weeks a year. If you are not getting DanceTalk its’ not because you have been removed from our distribution list. Some servers, like Comcast filter out DanceTalk. Go to our website or blogs to read the current issue at: http://www.mjames.org/blog/

April 24th, is the official grand opening of Delray Florida’s newest Ballroom, The Grand Ballroom & Dance Sport USA, located at 5850 W. Atlantic Ave, Suite 130, Delray Beach, FL. 33445 for tickets e mail: dancesportusa@yahoo.com

Last week the dance club was packed, this week should be even better. Michael’s Cafe rocks all night with DJ Mark spinning the best dance songs every Wednesday night. A free hustle lesson with Brian Gallagher at 8:30PM. Never a cover charge and free parking. Located on Street Road in Bensalem, near the Parx Casino Race Track. Next week the guest teacher is Andre’ Phelps. Spread the word.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the International Hustle Salsa Competition, read all about it below. www.hustleandsalsa.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

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2010 IHSC

Once a year the dance community descends on Florida for a tantalizing experience. It is the heart beat of the hustle, it’s The International Hustle Salsa Competition and Festival. The IHSC takes place April 29 to May 2nd. A multi level event for the hustle connoisseur, social dancer or street style artist. Dance under the vibrant sun of Miami and the sparkling stars as the most exciting talented dancers of the day will all be attending. Everyone is going, how about you. The 11th Annual IHSC returns to the beach. A true vacation in paradise. World dance champions Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow host this extravaganza. You can expect dancing till dawn, top level competitions, a Broadway caliber dinner show and the best pool parties and dancing under the sun. Voted the best Male dancer of 2009, Billy is a legend in the hustle world. From his early days leading the Disco Dance Dimensions on national TV to the president of the International Hustle Dance Association….he has been a major force and pioneer in the dance community. Along with Katie they have been traveling the world performing and spreading their love for dance. Now they are focused on Miami and bringing dancers from all across the globe to the IHSC.
Join them for the Most Unique and Exciting Social Dance Event in the World. Experience Hustle, Salsa and West Coast Swing from the top names in the world in a unique beach side location. Pack you bathing suit and summer clothing because Miami is sizzling. Then get ready to dance.
Dancers can choose to follow just one track at the event — Hustle, Salsa or West Coast Swing, or they can choose to experience a little or a lot of any of the other styles. In addition to its fabulous master workshops, the incomparable IHSC offers three dedicated ballrooms on Friday and Saturday nights. Attendees can move from Hustle to Salsa to West Coast Swing as easily as the mood captures them.
The poolside dance parties are legendary, offering social dancers the opportunity to interact, learn and share ideas and experiences with other dancers from across the globe. The IHSC is an event that truly offers something for everyone. Anyone from the casual social dancer to the most avid competitor will come away with a memorable moment from this amazing weekend. With Social Dancing, Workshops, Competitions, Vendors galore and Incredible Performances from Internationally Renowned Performers and Champions from the Worlds of Hustle, Salsa, West Coast Swing and Ballroom – the IHSC is a non-stop social dance EXPERIENCE that keeps everyone talking for months after its conclusion.
The fabulously located Deauville Beach Resort is now accepting reservations. Reduced Rate from 2009. IHSC rate of $119 + Tax per night. Call 305-865-8511 directly and ask for the IHSC rate.
Just a few of the confirmed dance stars include: Hustle Stars: Billy Fajardo, Katie Marlow, Kelvin Roche, Loriann Greenhouse, Donna Boyle, Joe Kerner, West Coast Swing Stars: Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman, Robert Cordoba and Deborah Szekely Salsa Stars: Tito Ortos and Tamara Livolsi, Yamulee and many, many more…..Check the Website for More Details on Who’s Coming, What’s Happening and More….www.hustleandsalsa.com

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Top New Dance Songs

21 years ago, Ray heard a voice, “If you build it they will come” (Field Of Dreams),
Today, “if you play it they will dance”.
Here are the newest hot dance songs rocking the clubs and the air waves.

Carry Out – Timberland featuring Justin Timberlake
Telephone – Lady Gaga
Naturally – Selena Gomez
Morning After Dark – Timberland
Strange Condition – Morgan Page
The Power Of Music – Kristine W
Break Your Heart – Taio Cruz
I Am – Mary J. Blige
Video Phone – Beyonce
For Your Entertainment – Adam Lambert
Get Up – Kimberly Davis
Need You Now – Lady Antelbellum

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Remembrance from Tony Pace

What attracts us to one another are the things we see in others that we see in ourselves.
Two years ago on Good Friday, Gladys Torres passed. The words “have a good day” didn’t seem to apply. Yet, Gladys saw in her life, the spirit and the will to make every day a blessed one. She saw in us a beauty, and energy, a potential, and a greatness we didn’t even see in ourselves. Her faith in Jesus and her spirituality made her transcend her own selflessness, and made all our days good. She would praise Jesus every day. “Thank you, Jesus” was her reply to all. We admired her, we connected with her, we loved her. You don’t just have a good day, TODAY IS A GOOD DAY! My thoughts and sentiments go out to the Rick, and theTorres Family.
It’s a good day.
Tony Pace