Dance Talk ® 10/27/08

Have a safe and Happy Halloween.

Happy birthday wishes to Brian Gallagher, Ken Rosell , Melba Moore, Loren Gardner & Kathy Johanessen.

Monday’s at Dancesport just got better. Starting Oct 27th, Diane Nardone will be teaching hustle thru out November & December from 8:30-9:25PM, levels 4 & 5 Int Adv/Adv. Immediately before Monday Hustle & Salsa social. You can schedule private lessons w/ Diane by calling Jody at (212) 307-1111

The hottest new song in the clubs is Bossy by Lindsay Lohan, it’s featured on DJ Fancy’s newest CD release, along w/16 hot new dance songs. If you love new music to hustle and/or swing to, you have to check this out. To order write sparda3636@hotmail.com, cost is only $15 & includes shipping.

Last weeks junior dance winner on DWTS was Maria Khasminsky. She was introduced as a Philadelphian, but is actually, a 7th grader at the Harrington School in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, where she lives. She and her partner now advance to the finals on DWTS.

Watch for the motion picture “Move”, coming out next year. It stars Benji Schwimmer winner of SYTYCD, and many other dancers and choreographers including, Brian Friedman, Dorian Sanchez, Mandy Moore, Michelle Berule, Nick Drago, Tony Testa, Keith Diorio and Napolean & Tabitha D’umo

“Rehab” Grand Opening takes place on Monday, November 3rd. Featuring WCS & a little Hustle (7:30-12). Join Debbie Lynn, the “top teacher 2005-8 swing fling & 2005-7 MadJam event” for details www.dancewithdebbie.com

The Disney franchise, High School Musical 3, hit theaters this past weekend setting a new opening record for a musical. Kids of all ages packed theaters. Master choreographer Kenny Ortega returned to put his special touch on the dance scenes.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the newest dance studio ballroom in New Jersey, Paso de Danza. Read all about it below www.pasodedanza.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

A New Dance Studio/Ballroom - Paso de Danza
Are you ready to add excitement to your life. Be surrounded by artistic, cheerful people, who will make learning dance a fun & rewarding experience. Isn’t that what it’s all about. Get ready for the newest dance studio/ballroom to open in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Paso de Danza, just minutes from the Pennsylvania state line. Seasoned dance professional Ellis Roderick, brings a new approach to teaching dance to New Jersey. Ellis studied dance in New York & Montreal and has won numerous competitions. He previously owned the Xanadu Dance Studio that was located in upstate New York. With over 20 years experience teaching dance, he brings his vast skills and knowledge in ballroom to you: Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Fox-trot, Swing, Two Step, Hustle, Rhumba, Tango, Cha Cha, Salsa, Merengue, Samba plus other dances. Are you ready to dance outside your comfort zone? Are you ready to learn some new dances or strengthen the ones you know? Get ready for the Grand Opening Open House at Paso de Danza. It all takes place on November 2nd, Sunday from 4 to 10PM. The new studio is located at 103 Foch Boulevard, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Ellis is a strong supporter of the importance and value of good health and the great cardiovascular workout you achieve from ballroom dancing. Research shows that ballroom dancing is found to be a preventative exercise for osteoporosis. “It offers a combination of athleticism and arts in one unique package, for all ages” shares Ellis. With a strong extensive background in tap, jazz, ballet, modern adagio, gymnastics and choreography, Ellis brings a full service dance program to New Jersey. He has choreographed spectacular routines for America’s Jr. Miss and Miss America Pageants as well as videos for CMT. Ellis is recognized nationally for his ability to break down dance to its fundamentals with a soft and gentle approach. He is a gentleman on and off the dance floor. In addition, Ellis has created a wonderful program to prepare couples for their wedding day. He strengthens “non dancers” skills giving them the confidence to shine on their special day. He gives couples the training to dance at their wedding with poise and elegance, making their day forever a memorable experience. Paso de Danza will also host a twice a month dance social on Saturday evenings. What a great way to practice and interact with other dancers. The socials will include a half hour dance lesson at 7PM then open social dancing til 10PM. Refreshments are served. Make sure to attend the exciting Grand Opening, Open House on Sunday, November 2nd from 4-10PM. Stop by for a dance, refreshments, demonstrations and performances. You can even enter a raffle to win a free dance lesson. The studio is located across from the Wal Mart and behind Slack Electric,
For details or directions call 908 454 - Step. Visit the site www.pasodedanza.com

Holiday Spectacular
The 2008 Holiday Spectacular returns to the Stardust Ballroom on December 6th, Saturday night, for the 16th year celebration. Donna Boyle & Ron Bess pull out all the stops to present the most exciting end of the year party….it’s simply Spectacular. The feedback from last year was so positive that they return to the Stardust for the incredible atmosphere and floor space. It is huge. Dress your holiday best as dancers from all over the great northeast will be attending. It’s the biggest one night dance reunion held anywhere. The party kicks off at 7PM with a group hustle dance lesson with Ron & Donna. Learn a great new hustle dance combination. There will be a Dance Contest, where anyone can enter, as they will crown this years King & Queen of Hustle. The music will be hot as DJ Mark will mix up grooves from the 70’s to current dance sounds including some Latin and Swing. There will be complimentary food and a cash soft drink bar. Lots of giveaways, a raffle, and surprises??? Kids are welcome and free under the age of 16. The party starts at 7PM till ???? Please join them for the biggest end of the year party, where friends can spend time with friends, make new friends, share a laugh, a dance and a smile. This is a smoke free ballroom. The Stardust is located at 363 W Browning Rd. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 $25 per person For directions contact the Stardust at (856) 931-4000
For information contact: Donna at donnaboyledisco@aol.com or Ron at Rowenlb22@aol.com

2008 Readers Choice Awards
The polls are open, it’s time to vote. The 2008 DanceTalk readers Choice Awards invites you to select the best of the best and….the unsung heroes. Vote for your favorite dancers, instructors and DJs, that have given so much of themselves to the dance scene. Our awards let you acknowledge your peers dance skills, talent and hard work…that should not go by unnoticed. *Please note, Derrick Allen and Eddie Vega have each won the “All Time Best Dancer”. Please select another candidate for this category. *DanceTalk staff are not eligible. Ballots must be received by November 14th. Please copy and paste the ballot below and send to Rowenlb22@aol.com

2008 DanceTalk® Readers Choice Awards Ballot
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*** Favorite Dance Couple (not hustle) -
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Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…
Oct 27, Mon-NY Dancesport Legendary Hustle Mondays Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, back by popular demand, Nelson “paradise” Roman 9:30PM $10 admission; DS registered students free 22 West 34th St East Entrance 4th Fl bet 5th & 6th avenues. www.dancesport.com

Oct 28, Tue-FL The Paladium Night Club will be having a Pre Halloween Party starting at 9pm. So don’t forget to bring your scariest outfit. DJ Noel Colon will be spinning some of the best dance music in town. A special classic disco session will begin at 11pm so you won’t want to miss it. We will also be celebrating several Birthday’s this evening for Hal and Isabel

Oct 28 Tues-NY LIDance HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant Lounge) Rt.110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, $14 includes Prizes for Best Costumes, Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, SALSA Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, Door Prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

Oct 28, Tues-NY “The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party” continues at Rivera’s, 26 Great Neck Road (Great Neck Shopping Center) Great Neck, NY 11021. Diane Derosa will be celebrating her birthday. Ample dance floor space, elegant lounge area, full bar, light bar menu, abundant parking, great sound system. Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS.Hosted by Doreen Admission still only $8

Oct 29, Wed-NJ Westie Wednesday at The Atrium, with Rob & Sheila, Rt 130, Pennsauken, 6:30- Fundamental WCS; 7:45 Inter. WCS, 8:45-11:30 DANCE. Halloween Costume Party, great prizes for most original and for BEST all around. Halloween parade yummy munchies, fun dancing! All for only - you bet - $5!! DJ Rob plays some of the hottest music on the planet. Requests taken. Free parking.

Oct 29, Wed-NY “HUSTLEJAM” @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St. Join your hostess Simone Assboeck for a WEEKLY Hustle & Latin party, 9:30pm-12:45am, DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning the best in hustle & latin $9/PP $5 for SO Students Tonight’s Special is ‘Pre-Halloween Party’: Wear your favorite costume and get $2 off tonite’s admission.

Oct 29 , Wed-Pa Michael’s Cafe, we will be celebrating the King, Brian Gallaghers birthday. Come out for the fun. The hot spot for hustle, Swing & Latin in between. Dance to the tunes of DJ Mark, every Wednesday for the best classics & contemporay music. No cover, plenty of free parking. Street Road in Bensalem near the Philadelphia Casino / race track.

Oct 30, Thurs-NY LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE’S,!! 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 11:30PM, Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. HUSTLE Dance Lesson starting 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!

Swing City Chicago Oct 31-Nov 2nd, 2008 At the Westin Lombard Hotel in Chicago. The perfect spot for a Halloween weekend. Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing and DJ Challenge, plus a pro-show/Exhibition, Friday night Pizza Party and Saturday, late night buffet. Come join Maren, Jason Barnes, Erica Berg, Bill Cameron, Jason Miklic, Fred & Tina Price, Mario Robau Jr, Mike Topel for an incredible fun weekend of dancing. For more details and registration information visit: www.Swingcitychicago.com

Oct 31, Fri-FL Hallween Party, Shall We Dance is adding a Ballroom! We are planning a Kick Off Party for Halloween Night, with DJ VICKI KAY! Discounts for Swing Dance Club Members! Stay tuned for more details as construction continues!! SHALL WE DANCE BALLROOM 600 S Federal Hwy, 2nd Fl. Ballrooms Deerfield Beach, FL

Nov 1, Sat-NJ Halloween Boo Bash the Spinning W Ranch Costume dance party 8:00 till ? Calif mix Please bring a dish or bottle of wine. E-mail Wendy Lipincott w/your food choice. The party is free Please RSVP(609)953-3793 spinningw@aol.com Spinning W Ranch 266 Hartford Rd. Medford, N.J. 08055

Nov 1, Sat NY-Nov 1 Ultimate Dance Zone w/ Mark James & Karen Lupo, 8:30p-12:30AM, Jack & Jill Amateur Hustle Dance Contest + Prizes. At the beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center. More info @ http://www.mjames.org/zone.html

Nov 1, Sat NJ-Halloween Extravaganza, Nash Dancenter, 10-12 Emery Ave.Randolph, 973-328-7979 Lesson 7-8pm Dancing 8-midnight, Ballroom/Latin Mix & Cha Cha Lesson w/ Brian Nash California Mix & WCS Lesson w/John Festa, Hustle Lesson w/ Hazel & Tybaldt Ulrich Hustle Mix by Nelson Paradise. Dancing in all rooms, $20 in advance $30 event day (cash only) contests for best costumes. www.nashdancenter.com

Nov 1, Sat-PA Vai Dance Studio Salsa Rendezvous Dance Party The best of Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata & Merengue 7:30pm Bachata & Merengue Lesson w/Victor Colon. 8:30pm Dance Party w/refreshments included $12.00 at door 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083 www.vaidance.com.

Nov 1, Sat Halloween Mash with beg. Bachata Lesson by Winsor Li 8pm, Open dancing 8:30-midnight w/ DJ Kenny Arditi-Swing, Hustle, Latin, Waltz, Night Club 2 Step. No Name Dance-Suzanne Patterson Center Monument Drive, Princeton, No partner needed $12tix www.centraljerseydance.org, or call 609-945-1883.

Nov 1, 2008, Sat-NJ Ballroom Latin Dance Social, w/2 Hour NC2S workshop taught by Brian Thompson $12 for Workshop $10 Social, $15 for both. Students $10 for Workshop, $8 for Social $12 for both. For info http://hpds.webhop.org, hpds@optonline.net, 201-320-9176, Location 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Nov. 1st, Sat-NY Riveras Cafe 26 Great Neck road, Great Neck, L.I. Hustle & Salsa with Legendary NYC DJ Bobby Morales!! 9:30-2AM. FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT!!! Located in Great Neck shopping center. Plenty of free parking. Dinner til 10pm, tapas available til 1am. Foe more info or reservations call (516) 466-6380 or visit them at riverasfusion.com

Nov 2, Sun-NJ 100% Pure Hustle w/ Johnny “O” $8 before 10pm/$10 after. First Sunday is Ice Cream Sunday! GIVEAWAYS! Party passes, CDS, dance classes & more 9pm-1am New Music Hour by Johnny O at 11pm - Dont miss out! www.starlightdanceusa.com 973-235-9835

Nov 5, Wed-NY “HUSTLEJAM” @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St. Join your hostess Simone Assboeck for WEEKLY Hustle & Latin party, 9:30-12:45am, DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning the best in hustle & latin $9/PP $5 for SO Students Tonight’s Special is “Lucky Draw” Everyone has a chance to win perx!

Nov 7, Fri-PA Vai Dance Studio Ballroom & Latin Extravaganza Dance Party. The best of Ballroom & Latin [Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot, Samba, Tango, Cha Cha, EC Swing, Merengue, & more 7:30 PM Vienese Waltz Lesson w/Silvana Gallagher 8:30 PM Dance Party w/refreshments included. $12 at door 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083. www.vaidance.com

Nov 7, Fri-NY BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK V.F.W.588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00P-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, call Louis for info (516) 819-9016.

Nov 7, Fri-NY “ABSOLUT DISCO” presented by Simone Assboeck. DJ’ed by the fabulous Nelson ‘Paradise’ Roman. 9.30-2.00am at Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th St (9th floor), Separate Salsa Room! We are happy to announce that our FREE Buffet now offers ORGANIC & Dancer light food. Also enjoy the OPEN BAR & Intriguing Performances! Admission:Current Stepping Out Students $10. General Public $15.

Nov. 7, Fri-Pa FIRST FRIDAY SINGLES NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR & Dance PartyIn Hollies Lounge — @ The Holiday Inn, Fort Washington, 7:30 HAPPY HOUR includes:COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZERS & DRINK SPECIALS , BAR SNACKS & FOOD MENU Available at Bar! DJ DONNA BOYLE & Dance Instructor , Hustle dance lesson at 830 pm Will be playing your dance favorites & dance classics, STARTING at 8:00, PLENTY OF FREE PARKING $ 8.00, $5 b4 8:30PM $5:00 w/ this email! info: www.social45.com

Nov. 8, Sat-NY Riveras Cafe 26 Great Neck road, Great Neck, L.I. Hustle & Salsa with Legendary NYC DJ Bobby Morales!! 9:30-2AM. FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT!!! Located in Great Neck shopping center. Plenty of free parking. Dinner til 10pm, tapas available til 1am. Foe more info or reservations call (516) 466-6380 or visit them at riverasfusion.com

Tampa Bay Classic Swing Dance Championships, Nov 13-16, 2008 Biltmore Hotel & Resort 4 days of dancing over 35 hours of social dancing, competitions in Jack & Jill, Pro/Ams, Classic divisions, Rising Star, Pro Strictly Swing, Invitational Jack & Jill Tournament and Exhibitions $108.00p/night (800) 237-8947 http://www.tampabayclassic.com/

Westie Weekend November 14 & 15, 2008 Swing superstar Jason Colacino comes to Got Swing? for a Westie Weekend! Workshops, Dances, Private lesons. Philly?NJ get ready for Jason. Save the date more details coming.

Nov. 15, Sat-VA The HARVEST LATIN BALL at The Columbian Center 2324 Pump Road Richmond, Va. 23233. Presented by Nino Torre & NiteMix Productions. Latin Dinner 7:00pm dancing @ 8:30pm til 12Midnight. $30.00 per/person $55.00 per/couple (Non refundable after 11/01/08) Includes Dinner, Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks & Entertainment. Onsite Babysitting available: must give notice in advance. Reservations required:No later than Nov. 1, 2008 Music by DJ’s Nino Torre & Tony Tan with live Salsa By Richmond’s “Son Quatro” Band. Call Nino for tix, reservations at (718) 926-3704 www.NiteMix.ws

Nov 15, Sat-NJ Salsa Sensation Mambo-on-2 lesson w/ Jose Papo Diaz 7:30p.m. Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Dr. off Route 206, Princeton. Dance to the music of Anthony Ortiz: Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue & more 8:30-11:30pm Door $12, students w/ID $8 Everyone welcome No partner needed www.centraljerseydance.org salsa@centraljerseydance.org or 609-945-1883.

Nov 15, Sat-PA Vai Dance Studio Anniversary Dinner Showcase & Dance Party. Music selection will be open to all dance styles & requests. Ballroom, Latin, Hustle, WC Swing, Country 2-Step 6pm Dinner Buffet opens 8pm Dance Party & Showcase $25.00 adv. tix $30.00 at door. For tix 610.789.3248.
801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083 www.vaidance.com.

Nov 16, Sun-NJ 100% Pure Hustle w/Johnny O $8 b4 10/$10 after GIVEAWAYS! Party passes, CDS, dance classes & more 9pm-1am New Music Hour 11pm starlightdanceusa.com 973-235-9835

Mediterranean Dance Cruise, Nov. 17-29th 2008, A once in a life time event, on the Queen Victoria for 12 wonderful days starting in Athens and stops in Volos, Greece Dikili, Istanbul, & Kusadasi Turkey, Port Said & Alexandria Egypt Valetta in Malta Messina Naples and ending in Rome, Italy. From about $2200 for cruise, prior Cunard guests may get better rates. Call for lowest rates. This cruise is selling out fast. 25% of cruise fare due at cabin assignment & final payment due Aug.12, 2008. All prices per person based on double occupancy & include special dance events open to our group only. Call 215-855-2711 or info@blsdc.com for more information and a brochure.

Nov 21, Fri-NY Hustle & Salsa party hosted by Zulma at Bogart, 99 Park Avenue at corner of E.39th Street downstairs, NYC. Great hustle & Salsa music, dancing begins 9pm-2am. Admission $10 For info call (646) 678-0687

Nov 22, Sat-NJ Ballroom Latin Dance Social, w/2 Hour adv-beg/inte level WCS Workshop taught by Jason & Marybeth Lane. $12 for Workshop, $10 Social, $15 for both. Students $10 for Workshop, $8 for Social. $12 for both. More info http://hpds.webhop.org, hpds@optonline.net, 201-320-9176, Location, 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Nov 23, Sat-NJ The Three Amigos!!! They’re back!! 9pm-1am Johnny “O”, Bobby Morales & Nelson “Paradise” Roman Don’t miss this night Great Music by three DJ’s starlightdanceusa.com

Dec 6, Sat NJ-The 16th annual Holiday Spectacular, hosted by Donna Boyle & Ron Bess at the wonderful Stardust Ballroom in Bellmawr. The Holiday dance event of the season. Please plan to join us. Dance Contest, group lesson, give aways, food & more, kids are welcome. Dance to hustle, Swing and Latin with DJ Mark.

Stardust Dance Cruise III January 25-February 1, 2009 7 nights on Costa Cruise Line’s 5-Star Costa Fortuna, now accepting reservations, Departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sunday: Fort Lauderdale, Mon. Key West, Tues. Cozumel, Mexico, Wed. at Sea, Thurs. Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Fri. Grand Cayman Island, Saturday At Sea, Sunday back to Fort Lauderdale, http://www.stardustdancecruises.com/

Shall We Dance Cruise Feb. 1-7, 2009 Goldcoast Ballroom hosts a 6 night exotic Western Caribbean fantasy, dancing under spotlights, sunlight, moonlight and stars. Sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. The Independence has an arena w/ 3,000 sq.ft. dance floor. Fares start at $687 p/p plus taxes & this includes hallmark dance classes, dance socials, entertainment. Last 3 cruises sold out early, please call: 754-246-2874 or visit: www.GoldcoastDanceCruise.com.

Hustle & Salsa Dance Cruise February 23-28, 2009 10th annual cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas, This cruise will include over 20 hours of dance workshops by world class instructors, 25 hours of social dancing, & jack n jill dance contests. The ship has a fabulous discotheque & 3000 sq. ft. dance floor in main arena. Fares start at only $590 per person, for an inside cabin: Category N plus taxes, port charges & fuel supplement. Call Caren Casper at 754-246-2874 to make your reservation and receive a discount of $50 off for booking by Sept. 15th www.HustleCruise.com