Posts from — January 2008

The annual Hooray for Hollywood Dance Festival, by Maer Bardai and Debra Hampton, is coming soon; February 8-10 2008, and the excitement is building! This is the first predominantly Hustle Festival to hit Southern California and features some of the best and most acclaimed professional dancers in the world such as these confirmed pros:

• Raul Ante
• Phil Adams
• Donna Boyle
• Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz
• Wajih & Wendy Dalal
• Elizabeth Darchi
• Archie & Melanie Dawson
• Mike Eads
• Billy Fajardo
• Angel Figueroa
• Jordan Frisbee
• Loriann Greenhouse
• Keith & Celeste Gussoni
• Jamie Josephson
• Jameson Kilburn
• Michele Kinkaid
• Carrie Lucas
• Katie Marlow
• Billy Marti
• Danny Mc Gee
• Tatiana Mollman
• Steve Neeren
• Mary Ann Nunez
• Lisa Nunziella
• Louie Orlando
• Martin Parker
• Arte Phillips
• Kelvin Roche
• Dave Sarul

Of course what would dancing be without the music, also confirmed are several of the most popular DJ’s in the Hustle and Swing Dance Communities:

• Steve Neeren
• Cesar Ricaurte
• Jack Smith

Rooms are booking out fast; don’t forget to mention, Hooray for Hollywood for the special discount when booking your room. If you haven’t signed up yet, hurry as tickets are selling fast, especially for Saturday Nights Gala Dinner Party and Show. For more detailed Registration information and to download the official registration forms click here.

Today I had a quick conversation with an old friend of mine, DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman. Many of you know him as NYC’s finest Hustle DJ, and he is all THAT, believe me, Mr. Man can play up a storm you’ll never forget! But I have to add that he is also a great Hustle dancer!

Nelson is truly about the music, he is an accomplished music producer, radio DJ and on air personality and he is a record label owner (several successful labels) with countless Billboard hit records to his credit.

In case anyone is planning a trip to the greatest Hustle city in the world, New York, here is his current playing schedule:

• Last Monday of the month - Dancesport Hustle party
• Hustle Jam Wednesday Night Steppin’ Out in Chelsea (David Padilla & Simone)
• 3rd Saturday of the month - Club 412 (Lori Brizzi’s party)
• 2nd or 3rd Friday David Padilla & Simone’s party - Steppin’ Out Studio in Chelsea

Definitely check out Nelson, his music is truly the quintessential New York flavor of Hustle! Coming up soon, I hope to have his most recent playlist and Q&A interview as well as more information about his gig schedule.

First a visual of Don Ray’s cover, the last several weeks Cesar has been playing Garden of Love again, a record he played many years ago, which Ron Cantwell brought back to rotation at his Ciao Bella gig (thanks Ron!) and alot of people are feeling it again and asking about it, so here’s a little visual reminisce:

Music is must for us here at Hustle Lounge, so we will be doing more posts about music, for now, since most of you have your favorite song or two to dance to, here’s Cesar’s favorite list of records to play for us as January’s features:

1. Garden of Love by Don Ray
2. Close to Perfection by Miquel Brown
3. Let’s Get It Together by El Coco
4. Paradise by Change
5. Begin the Beguine (extended 12″ mix) by Johnny Mathis
6. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel by Tavares
7. Oh I Love It, Love Breaks by Salsoul Orchestra
8. Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
9. Runaway featuring Loleatta Holloway by The Salsoul Orchestra
10. Never Miss The Water by Chaka Khan

Photos from Cesars Hustle Party, 1st Saturday of every month at Club One Studio in Costa Mesa.

Cesar & Patricia our Hosts

Maer Bardai of Hooray for Hollywood with the Hustle San Diego Fam

Cesar and Gary Ulaner

Adela & Bill Vincenty with Debbie & Ron Cantwell

Nice!

Thanks for visiting the Hustle destination of DJ Cesar Ricaurte, the rock of the So Cal Hustle scene. Coming soon:

• Calendar of Events
• Feature stories about Hustle Music
• Q&A interviews from inspiring and inspired Hustle dancers
• Mixed music CD’s and downloads
• and much more!

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