Category — Event Results

Kudos to all the Hustle Pros for making an appearance social dancing; so many of the hobbyist and amateur dancers love to see the Pros out on the floor, thank you all for sharing your talents.

This video features National Hustle Champions Kelvin Roche and Lori Ann Greenhouse looking stylish on the social floor.

IHSC Co-Director Billy Fajardo & Derrick Allen take some time out from dancing to show some love to Ann Bauer, Lisa Nunziella’s mother.

The Midwest was well represented at the event. In this photo, the head honcho of Swing Dance America, Glen Miller, with Chicago Pros Dawn Lara and Nino DiGiulio show that they are enjoying their time in NYC.

Women can take the lead too! Check out this video of LA’s Maer Bardai leading Philly Pro Stephanie Risser.

In the hotly contested Team Match Division, the Philadelphia Pretzels came away the winners. Pictured here are team members Silvana Gallagher, Erica Smith, Jesse Castaneda, Stephanie Risser, Brian Gallagher, and Danielle Odhner. Members not pictured are Wingo Hom and Jack Cieka.

More pics and video…take a look…

During the Pro Just Hustle competition, the dancers put it all out on the floor. This video features Philly Hustle Pros Stephanie Risser and Brian Gallagher, along with other top pros, working the crowd.

MC Extraordinaire and DanceTalk author, Ron Bess, with the Hustle Congress’ Leading Lady, Lori Brizzi, taking time out from their duties to socialize and enjoy the evening.

On Saturday night, it was double trouble as DJ’s Bobby Morales and Nelson “Paradise” Roman played their truly New York style of Hustle music.

Representing the DC area, MADjam Event Director, Dave Moldover, and pro Christopher Schaupp were all smiles.

World Hustle Dance Championships’ Diane Nardone and New Yorker Derrick Allen take a break from a long night of social dancing.

Donna “Disco America” Boyle and New York Pro/hair stylist to the Hustle Stars Louie Orlando with IHSC co-director Katie Marlow.

The judges took their job seriously and scrutinized the technique of each competitor.

DJ Johnny O. focused on creating a Friday night party that did not disappoint.

Here are some opening images of this past weekend at New York Hustle Congress. First pics are from the IHDA Meet & Greet. Captions will be updated soon…thanks for your patience.

Disco America Event Director Donna Boyle and fellow Philadelphian Phil DeFranco mingling at the IHDA Meet & Greet.

New York Pro George Garcia takes his turn instructing the group during the ever popular add-on workshop. He followed Billy Marti, Stephanie Risser, and Donna Boyle in creating a combination of steps to challenge all of the members in attendance.

A good time was had by all as is evident by the smiling faces of Horray for Hollywood Event Director Maer Bardai and Pro Wingo Hom.

The East and West Coasts were represented at the gathering. Here LA’s Jesse Castaneda and Maer Bardai, along with Philly Pro Stephanie Risser, take time to relax and enjoy each other’s company after participating in the add-on workshop.

Amateur Just Hustle Newcomer

1. Frazier, Richard & Haslanger, Rachel
2. Gulman, Russell & Mina
3. Marcus, Gerald & Everling, Kathy

Amateur Just Hustle Novice

1. Barton, Steve & Hu, Adelyn
2. DeLorena, Adji & Siebe, Sara
3. Davis, Tom & Haslanger, Rachel

Amateur Just Hustle Intermediate

1. Maranan, Peter & Hu, Adelyn
2. Simion, Claudiu & Siebe, Sara
3. Dixon, Phil & Marcus, Linda

Amateur Just Hustle Advanced

1. Maranan, Peter & Outlaw, Hazel
2. Castaneda, Jesse & Smith, Erica
3. Simion, Claudiu & Chang, Jennifer

Amateur Just Hustle Silver

1. Dixon, Phil & Marcus, Linda
2. Youtz, Don & Youtz, Cheryl
3. McCauley, Bill & McCauley, Cindy

Thanks to all the judges, Head Judge Angel Figueroa, and Scrutineer Michelle Kinkaid for their hard work and due diligence.

Jack & Jill Pro Am Novice Male

1. Smith, Erica
2. Gulman, Russell
3. Bronke, Jim

Jack & Jill Pro Am Novice Female

1. Agbayani, Heidi
2. Marcus, Linda
3. Koo, Sally

Jack & Jill Pro Am Internediate Male

1. Abaya, Raymond
2. Lim, Hwa
3. Dixon, Phil

Jack & Jill Pro Am Internediate Female

1. Agbayani, Heidi
2. Tayag, Dee
3. Chao, Carmelita

Jack & Jill Pro Am Advanced Male

1. Castaneda, Jesse
2. Maranan, Peter
3. Abaya, Raymond

Jack & Jill Pro Am Advanced Female

1. Smith, Erica
2. Burkow, Elaine
3. McGee, Elizabeth

For Jack & Jill winners who have not received their awards, contact Big Daddy Ante through the GPDC website. More results on the way as well as event photos and video…in upcoming posts.

Thanks to all the judges, Head Judge Angel Figueroa, and Scrutineer Michelle Kinkaid for their hard work and due diligence.

Congratulations to all winners of the Hustle categories at Grand Pacific Dance Championships 2008, but more importantly, congratulations to all of the participants in the Competitions for working hard and competing. Well done everyone!

Hustle Pro Am Newcomer Male

1. Gulman, Russell + Dalal, Wendy
2. Graves, Vin + Ro-King, Joy
3. Frazier, Richard + Dalal, Wendy

Hustle Pro Am Newcomer Female

1. Wong, Yvonne + Dalal, Wendy
2. Heuga, Nicole + Dalal, Wajih
3. Galliano, Roxanne + Gussoni, Keith

Hustle Pro Am Novice Male

1. Barton, Steve + Dalal, Wendy
2. DeLorena, Adji + Dalal, Wendy
3. Bronke, Jim + Risser, Stephanie

Hustle Pro Am Novice Female

1. Hu, Adelyn + Dalal, Wajih
2. Moyer, Michele + Kilburn, Jameson
3. Marcus, Linda + Dixon, Shay

Hustle Pro Am Intermediate Male

1. DeLorena, Adji + Dalal, Wendy
2. Barton, Steve + Dalal, Wendy
3. Abaya, Raymond + Ro-King, Joy

Hustle Pro Am Intermediate Female

1. Tayag, Dee + Gussoni, Keith
2. Moyer, Michele + Kilburn, Jameson
3. Hu, Adelyn + Dalal, Wajih

Hustle Pro Am Advanced Male

1. Castaneda, Jesse + Ro-King, Joy
2. Maranan, Peter + Dalal, Wendy
3. Lim, Hwa + Marlow, Katie

Hustle Pro Am Advanced Female

1. Xu, Vera + Dalal, Wajih
2. McGee, Elizabeth + Dalal, Wajih
3. Smith, Erica + Gussoni, Keith

Hustle Pro Am Silver Male

1. Henderson, Bill + Ro-King, Joy
2. Bronke, Jim + Risser, Stephanie
3. Dixon, Phil + Marlow, Katie

Hustle Pro Am Silver Female

1. Marcus, Linda + Dixon, Shay
2. Sparacio, Judy + Morris, Craig
3. Youtz, Cheryl + Kilburn, Jameson

Hustle Pro Am Classic

1. Caskey, Noelle + Patterson, Scott

Pro Am Triple Threat Male

1. Abaya, Raymond + Ro-King, Joy
2. Simion, Claudiu + Ro-King, Joy
3. Castaneda, Jesse + Ro-King, Joy

Pro Am Triple Threat Female

1. Smith, Erica + Gussoni, Keith
2. McGee, Elizabeth + Gussoni, Keith
3. Agbayani, Heidi + Santiago, Raul

Jack & Jill Hustle Novice

1. Smith, Erica & Haslanger, Rachel
2. Gulman, Russell & Manners, Patti
3. Graves, Vin & Lantin, Akemi

Jack & Jill Hustle Intermediate

1. Abaya, Raymond & Agbayani, Heidi
2. Simion, Claudiu & Siebe, Sara
3. Lim, Hwa & Chao, Carmelita

Jack & Jill Hustle Advanced

1. Castaneda, Jesse & Shamash, Anat
2. Abaya, Raymond & Tayag, Dee
3. Maranan, Peter & Outlaw, Hazel

Jack & Jill Hustle Silver

1. Dixon, Phil & Marcus, Linda
2. Marcus, Gerald & Everling, Kathy

For Jack & Jill winners who have not received their awards, contact Big Daddy Ante through the GPDC website. More results on the way as well as event photos and video…in upcoming posts.

Thanks to all the judges, Head Judge Angel Figueroa, and Scrutineer Michelle Kinkaid for their hard work and due diligence.