Dance Talk ® 11/10/08

Happy Birthday wishes to Jonathan Laub, Dara Patrusky, Pat Stewart, Robin Amante, Jim McGraph, Todd Gleason and Sarah Goldstein.

Don’t miss the Westie Weekend, kicking off this Friday at the Atrium. Jason Colacino is the guest instructor and he will be at Got Swing? This is Jason’s first visit to the Philly area. See all the details here.

Kenny Orgeta is choreographing the remake of the hit movie “Footloose”, which launched the acting career for Kevin Bacon. The film was so successful, it was adapted for Broadway. The new motion picture is expected to be released in early 2010 with new songs and some remakes.

Dance Champion Donna DeSimone hosts a Holiday party on December 27Th, at Paul Pellicoro’s NYC DanceSport. Workshops and special performance by Donna & James Hamm to celebrate the holiday season. More details coming soon.

Congratulation to Silvana Gallagher on the one year anniversary party of her hot new dance studio Vai. The party takes place on Saturday, November 15th. The best dancers, showcases, Jack & Jill dance contest and more. Read all about it below.

Great new images from “Andre Phelps birthday celebration” and the Halloween Hustle Night at the Spinning W Ranch, courtesy of Fred, here.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines need a Professional Ballroom female for their Shows “Ballroom Fever”, “Dancing’ Through The Movies”. For all the details you can e -mail Mark James at dannsirs@yahoo.com

Kudo’s to all the competitors at the Halloween Swing Thing in CA. Here are the winners in the strictly A division.
1st Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake
2nd Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
3rd Ben Morris & Deborah Szekely

Hot new dance night in Lodi, New Jersey at Rise, every Wednesday night featuring DJs, Leon Trent, Eddie Gamble and Jerry Demeo spinning everything from Sinatra, Motown to classic dance and disco. No cover charge from 6PM on, located at 1 S. Main St, Lodi, 973-778-4433

Dancesport Monday Nights in Boca Raton has moved to Virtuous Production Dance Centre. Hustle lesson from 7PM - 8PM with Carl Charles, followed by open dancing. Located at 2880 N. Federal Hwy (bet. NE Spanish River Rd & NE 20th St.) Boca Ration. 561 750 6700 only $15

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the Tampa Bay Classic Swing Dance Championships taking place Nov 13th-16th at the Biltmore Hotel & Resort. Social dancing, competitions in Jack & Jill, Pro/Ams, Classic divisions, Rising Star, Pro Strictly Swing, Invitational Jack & Jill Tournament and Exhibitions. $108.00 per night - 1-800-237-8947 http://www.tampabayclassic.com/

Make it a great week,
Ron

Vai Dance - Celebrating the Big One
The 1 Year Anniversary & Showcase of Vai Dance takes place Saturday, November 15th. In just one year, there is a lot to celebrate. To honor this wonderful occasion there will be a special dance party featuring a dinner buffet, West Coast Swing lesson and an evening dance extravaganza with many goodies. The anniversary celebration will be non stop dance fun with a Jack & Jill contest, dance showcase, 50/50 , door prizes, refreshments and the best dance music all night. Vai dance has already made its mark in the Philadelphia area. Artistic director/proprietor Silvana Gallagher, has hosted some of the most memorable parties this past year. Silvana has raised the bar for the tri state area, creating a beautiful dance center that welcomes dancers from all backgrounds. She has built a solid teaching staff that has the skills to offer a full gamut of dance styles from ballet to International Ballroom, American Smooth & Rhythm, Standard & Latin, West Coast Swing, Bachata, Cha-cha, Meringue, Salsa, theater arts, Mambo. The talented teaching staff includes Stephanie Risser, Victor Colon, Elizabeth Tarodi, Wingo Hom and Angela McCabe. Silvana continues to dazzle audiences all over the country with her trademark style. Her speed and precision can’t be matched. Last year, Silvana became the youngest hustle dancer to ever be the recipient of a Life Time Achievement Award. She was honored at the World Hustle Dance Championships. A US professional hustle and Theater Arts champion, Silvana captured virtually every title on the planet during her 12 year run. With a background in ballet and jazz, she has studied and perfected various styles of dance including American Smooth and Rhythm, International Latin style ballroom, Theater Arts, Hustle, West Coast Swing, and Salsa. Come join the tri state area as they celebrate the one year anniversary of this exciting dance studio. The evening is all inclusive-Dinner/Lesson, Showcase & Dance Party that starts at 6:00PM. Tickets are only $25.00 in advance / $30.00 at the door or The showcase & Dance Party (with refreshments) starts at 8:30 PM. Only $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door. Reserve your tickets now by calling 610-789-3248 or visit www.vaidance.com. The studio is conveniently located at 801 West Chester Pike, in Havertown Pennsylvania, 19083

Spotlight “Lisa Sands”
Before the mega hit, “I Will Survive” hit the airwaves, this young dancer had already begun drafting plans for her own dance studio. A hit single wasn’t needed to inspire her, she had been dreaming this her entire life. Destined to have her own dance studio and teach Philadelphia how to hustle, Lisa Sands was on a mission. At the tender age of 8, Lisa began her indoctrination in to the world of dance studying classical Ballet, toe, tap and jazz, while growing up in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Enriched by parents that embraced dance helped direct Lisa on her path. Her parents loved the big band sounds and Lisa cherished doing the Jitterbug with her dad. She was inspired by the likes of Ann Margaret and Mitzi Gaynor, two of her favorite female dancers on TV. Lisa now had the drive and skill sets to learn a new dance that was on her radar. In 1975, Lisa began to frequent the night clubs in near by New Jersey where the legal age was only 18 as opposed to 21 in her home state of Pennsylvania. “People were doing a dance called the rope back then and the hustle,” explains Lisa. “We just followed along”. Lisa along with her close dance friends, from her area would head for the clubs to learn and build on this exciting new dance. Stephanie & Richie, Keith Baker, Danny Rosanova, Tom Cicilo, Kenny Carter, Sheila Ciociola, Tom & Brenda Pataccio, Dawn, John and Ron Campli were just some of the dance buddies that banded together. The club atmosphere opened opportunities to develop new relationships which included befriending the irreplaceable DJs, like Michael Gormely and Bob Pantano. “We went to clubs like, Marrakech, LeGare, Someplace Else, The Branch, Emerald City, Valentino’s, Scintillation’s and of course The Library,” shares Lisa. Attending the discotheques in New Jersey developed new friendships like, Tony Ciliberto, Stevie Mitchell, Bob Peters, Jeannie, Andre Phelps, Donna Boyle, Ron Bess, Tony Thompson and Teddy Dormoi. By 1977, the explosion of the disco era was in full force as more clubs popped up with literally lines forming for admission. Lisa had honed an impeccable reputation in the dance scene. She excelled and developed a strong understanding of the dance, able to break it down for teaching purposes. She was now sought after by club owners, country clubs and schools to teach. This would include instructing at some of the most popular night clubs like The Library, Scintillation’s and the Marrakech. Like Snow White…with birds chirping around her head, “teaching professionally, making money at something I loved to do,” set Lisa ablaze. She was everywhere, dancing on “The Jerry Blavat TV Show” which was broadcast weekly in the tri state area, and the famous “Steel Pier” televised show, filmed right on the famous pier in Atlantic City. In 1979, Lisa would take a big dance step. With the craze and ever present demand from people to learn the hustle, Lisa was aware that her dream would come true. “After many hours talking with my dad , he gave the thumbs up,” explains Lisa. ” He had faith in me and so we did it.” This young dancer would now put her arms around her dream. “Dance Expressions” became a reality. Along with her partner Tom Petaccio, they hired fellow professional instructors to help in the child arena as they rode the wave of the disco era. They had the first studio in the market teaching the hustle and to top things off, they even hung a disco mirror ball. All along, Lisa would continue to do exhibitions and compete with her various partners, ” Tom Petaccio was my business/dance instructor partner and Tom Cicilo, Keith Baker and Danny were among the few I performed and taught with,” explained Lisa. A savvy entrepreneur, Lisa and her dance staff would out reach. They would go to local chapters of the YMCA, schools and night clubs to teach and perform to help drive the success of the studio business. Lisa would continue to compete, winning many contests but concentrated on teaching, event planning, fashion shows, dance shows and even doing exhibitions in Florida, North Carolina and Atlantic City with her partners. Then the winds of change took place. “Disco as we knew it in the late 70’s, with its glittery clothing, intricate dance moves, sound and light shows, started to decrease in the interest of taking dance lessons. Although we also taught classical dance such as tap, ballet jazz and aerobics at the studio, it wasn’t enough to” STAY ALIVE, ” shares Lisa. In 1983, with her antenna up high, Lisa decided to turn the chapter and once again take a big dance step by relocating to South Florida. For her, this was home away from home. “To me South Florida was paradise, sunshine and beaches”. What became Philadelphia’s lost was Florida’s gain. She now set her eyes on a career in the Fine Jewelry Industry. To expand on her new vocation, Lisa was on the move again. She attended the GIA ( Gemology Institute of America) in southern California. She would return to South Florida in 1991 where she resides today, along with her husband Brian, and two children Amanda 15 and Michael 11. “My daughter is also a dancer and has been blessed with a beautiful voice,” shares Lisa. “She has performed in many musicals such as “Beauty and the Beast,” Grease (as Rizzo) and High School Musical as Gabriella to name a few,” shares a proud mother. Lisa has spend the last 17 years in the Fine Jewelry Industry but still has a fondness for her first love, dance. Although she doesn’t teach anymore she still loves to dance and continues to grow her dance family. One of the brilliance’s of dance is the quality of the friendships she has nurtured. “What is wonderful is that I am still friends with so many of these people today,” shares Lisa. “Our relationships have grown over the years from dancing together at 17-18 years old, to being involved in each others daily lives, experiencing marriages, children, life’s daily wonders along with the challenges and hardships. We always kept in touch. Donna Boyle kept me informed on what was going on as well as through the DanceTalk newsletters. With this insight, about 10 years ago, she began to dance again when she learned about the Palladium. She is appreciative of all that Florida has to offer including attending the International Hustle & Salsa event in Miami. Lisa attends each year where she gets to dance with new friends and see some familiar faces from days gone by. But know one ever forgets their roots, as Lisa attended the 2008 Discoamerica Dance Championships this past year in Pennsylvania “My God given talent has always been to teach, encourage and help others,” shares Lisa. “Back then it was dance, thru the years it has been in the jewelry industry and also the childhood education field.” Today, Lisa still sparkles. Her years of teaching and the friendships she has developed will always be remembered and appreciated by all those she has touched.

The newest dance CD by DJ Fancy
Mixologist DJ Fancy has a new dance CD featuring 17 hot, fresh songs, including special remixes, that are climbing the music charts. DJ Fancy has compiled the best dance songs and has placed them all on one CD. No need to buy 17 different CDs when Fancy packs the best new songs for you. “Ron, I have had many e mails from many DanceTalk readers talking about the music and different dance styles” explains DJ Fancy. “I’m not much of a dancer but I do know how to get down. My newest CD has a mix of melodies that will appeal to everyone’s listening buds. The beats per minute will fit for fast tempo hustle dancing to slower beats for smooth hustle and swing,” shares Fancy. “Ron I am very impressed by your readers and their knowledge on music and dancing. I am very grateful for their support.” The new CD has new releases by Rhianna, Lindsay Lohan, John Legend, academy award winner Jennifer Hudson, Cascada, New Kids On the Block featuring NeYo and Estelle accompanied by Kanye West. There are also some new, lesser known artists, including, Kreesha Turner singing “Don’t Call Me Baby Anymore,” Keo Nozari with his European hit “Rewind” and a song flying to the top, “What I Want” by Fireball. Its over an hour of brand spanking new music that is hot in the clubs and heard exclusively on satellite radio. DJ Fancy knows how to pick the hits. If you love new dance music then you have to purchase this release. It’s a great CD for listening to in the car, at home, dancing to or a great gift idea for the holidays. The cost is only $15.00 per CD which includes shipping. To place your order, write to DJ Fancy at sparda3636@yahoo.com If your hungry for new music, DJ Fancy has the right recipe…and hint hint, they make wonderful holiday gifts.

Get the Vote Out - last week to vote,
Don’t miss the deadline, November 14th to participate in the 2008 DanceTalk Readers Choice Awards. Hundreds have already voted. How about you? Please take a moment to vote for your favorite dancers, instructors & DJs that have given so much of themselves to the dance scene. *Please note, Derrick Allen & Eddie Vega have each won the “All Time Best Dancer”. Please select someone else in this category.*Staff members of DanceTalk are not eligible. Send ballots to Rowenlb22@aol.com by November 14th.

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Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…
Nov 10, Mon-NY Dancesport Legendary Hustle Mondays at Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, w/ 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

Nov 10, Mon-FL Dancesport Monday Nights in Boca Raton at Virtuous Production Dance Centre. Hustle lesson 7-8pm with Carl Charles, followed by open dancing. Located at 2880 N. Federal Hwy (bet. NE Spanish River Rd & NE 20th St.), Boca Ration. 561 750 6700 only $15 www.carlcharlesdance.com

Nov 11, Tues-NY BACKSTAGE NIGHT CLUB Grand Opening, A new elegant night club to call home for our Tuesday Night Dance Party. Opening early 8PM!! With mixed CDs from 8-8:30PM DJ starts at 8:30PM, Come early for light menu. Spacious Dance Floor, Great Sound System, Beautiful Bar! (Parking lot across street opposite CVS) 948 Broadway, Woodmere NY 11598 Admission $8, directions e mail Robin at DanceRVC@aol.com

Nov 11, Tues-NY HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, $14 includes Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, FREE water, CHA CHA Lesson by ABI DEVILA, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

Nov 11,Tues-NYBet U Can Dance the Newest Hustle Dance Party in Western Suffolk County, Dance to all the hustle classics at our New Huge Beautiful Studio. This is not your average Dance Studio. It feels more like a club. Bring your friends as well. No cover charge. Pre Grand Opening Party. Doors open at 9PM till 11:30PM. Parking in the rear www.betucandance.com directions & information.

Nov 12, Wed-PA Michael’s Cafe, the ultimate dance spot. Celebrating Dara Patrusky and Pat Stewart’s birthdays. Come out for the fun. The hot spot for hustle, Swing and Latin in between. Dance to the tunes of DJ Mark, every Wednesday for the best classics and contemporary music. No cover and plenty of free parking. Street Road in Bensalem near the Philadelphia Casino / race track.

Nov 12, Wed-NJ DKN Dance, w/ Diane K Nardone at Knights of Columbus 16-16 N Maple Ave, Fairlawn, 2 great Hustle lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beg. Hustle, 8:30-9:15PM 1st half of practice social, 9:15-10:15PM Inter/Adv. Hustle, 10:15-11:00PM 2nd half social, 1 Class $15, 1 Class & Social $18, 2 Classes & Social $25, Social only $8. Diane 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net or visit www.dkndance.com

Nov 12, 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 “Munchie Night”

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/

Nov 13, Thur-Pa salsa social at Ballroom on High, 310 High Street, Pottstown! Party starts at 8 p.m. with beginner salsa lesson, open dancing till 11. $10 includes lesson. $5 for students w/ valid ID. Hosted by Star Seguinot, former Cuba Libre featured dancer and also Brasil’s instructor (both in Philadelphia!) Call Star for more details at 215-920-4511.

Nov 13, Thur-Pa Starry Ferrari Salsa Socials at BALLROOM ON HIGH, 310 E. High St. Pottstown, Salsa socials every 2nd & 4th Thursday of month. 8PM Beg Salsa lesson w/ Star Seguinot included w/ $10 admission (Full time students with ID $5); for an extra $5 come at 7pm for Adv/Beg/Inter Salsa lesson w/ Star or beg Bachata or Merengue lesson w/ Remi. Social dancing 9-11pm. 215-920-4511 or www.swingkat.com.

Nov 13, 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 at 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!

Westie Weekend November 14 & 15, 2008 - Swing superstar Jason Colacino comes to Got Swing? for a Westie Weekend! Workshops, Dances, Private lesons. Philly and NJ get ready for Jason. Three time world Cabaret champion and US Open Swing Champion, he brings his teaching skills to NJ. See all the details at www.homestead.com/robandsheila

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 6:00 PM Dinner Buffet opens 8:00 PM Dance Party & Showcase $25.00 advance tix sales/ $30.00 at door. For tix 610.789.3248. 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083. www.vaidance.com.

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-NY Riveras Cafe 26 Great Neck road, Great Neck, L.I. Hustle and Salsa with Legendary NYC DJ Bobby Morales!! 9:30 - 2AM. 1/2 off admission special ONLY $5!! Located in Great Neck shopping center. Plenty of free parking. Dinner till 10pm, tapas available till 1am. Fore more info or reservations call (516) 466-6380 or visit them at riverasfusion.com

Nov 15, Sat-NY Millennium Hustle Club 412 for ‘The Saturday Night Special’3 different rooms with 3 different DJs. DJ Nelson “Paradise’ Roman-Hustle Room DJ Jeff-Salsa Room, DJ Mark-Ballroom, Swing, Tango Room, Choice of free class from 8-9 Dancing 9pm-1:30am 412 8th Ave bet 30/31 Str, 4th fl $15 www.loribrizzi.com or loribrizzi@aol.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

Nov 16, Sun-NY BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK VFW 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 6:00PM to 10:00PM, (NEW WINTER HOURS) Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter! 40 Min. Dance Lesson at 6:00w/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.

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 18, Tues-NY HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant Lounge), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7-11PM, $14 incl.s Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, FREE water, BACHATA Lesson by ABI DEVILA, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

Nov 19, Wed - NY - “HUSTLEJAM” @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St.: Join your hostess Simone Assboeck for a WEEKLY Hustle & Latin party, 9:30pm til 12:45am, DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning the best in hustle & latin $9/PP; $5 for SO Students - Tonight’s Special is “Dancers Request Hour”: 60 minutes of your requested songs.

Nov 21, Fri-NY Hustle & Salsa party hosted by Zulma at Bogart, 99 Park Avenue at the corner of East 39th Street downstairs, in NYC. Great hustle and Salsa music, dancing begins @ 9pm til 2am. The admission is $10.00. For info call (646) 678-0687

Nov. 21, Fri -NJ Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton. Beg. Lindy Hop w/ Donna Reinhart 7:30 p.m. Inter.Lindy Hop w/Donna 8PM. Open dancing 8:30-11:30pm w/ DJ Mike Davis $12/$8 student w/ ID. No partner needed. Everyone welcome. www.centraljerseydance.org or call 609-945-1883.

Nov 21, Fri-NJ THANKSGIVING BIG BASH AT ROBERTO’S DANCE STUDIO. knights of Columbus, 39 Washington St, Lodi NJ 07644. Come celebrate Thanksgiving w/ us! Best Hustle & Latin Dance Party in Jersey! Start w/free class at 8pm, party after. Great Music, Performances, Light Buffet, Large Ballroom and Cash Bar! Call: 201.600.3152 or e-mail us: robertohustle@yahoo.com

Nov 22, Sat-NJ Ballroom - Latin Dance Social, w/ 2 Hour adv-beg/int level WCS Workshop by Jason & Marybeth Lane. $12Workshop, $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 22, Sat-NY92nd Street Y Special Millennium Hustle Thanksgiving Party. 1395 Lexington Avenue. $15 Admission in advance, $20 at door incl. free hustle class by Lori from 8-9pm, Music by Nelson ‘Paradise’ Roman from 9-2am, turkey, cranberry, nuts, apple cider soda, wine, coffee, tea, cake (& maybe some green apple martini punch). Advance ticket sales available to CLUB 412 at the two Saturday Night Special parties Nov 8 & 15 or call 516 728-6101 or email loribrizzi@aol.com

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

Nov 22, Sat-NY BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM to 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, $14, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016.

Nov 25, Tues-NY HOT THANKSGIVING DANCE PARTY CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge), Rt. 110 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7-11PM, $14 includes SHOWCASE Performance, Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, FREE water, BACHATA Lesson by ABI DEVILA, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

Nov 26, Wed, NJ Back In the Day dance party, Classics & old school, music by DJ Anthony Bradley-La Villa Restaurant in Hamilton, proceeds to Benefit The Sunshine Fund, $10, Doors open at 8PM till 1:30AM, sponsored by DJ Anthony and La Villa Restaurant. for info write to DJabradley@yahoo.com

Nov 26, Wed-Pa Michael’ Cafe NO HUSTLE PARTY, the club is using the weekend format, top 40. DJ Mark will not be spinning. Hustle party and DJ Mark returns next week.

Nov 26, Wed-Pa Springfield Country Club Thanksgiving Eve dance party, w/ DJ Bob Pantano and “Don’t Call Me Francis” playing live. Disco classics, a large dance floor. Party starts 7PM, $10 http://springfieldcc.net/

Nov 28, Fri-NJ DKN Dance Monthly Friday Social Diane K. Nardone Knights of Columbus, 16-16 N Maple Ave, Fairlawn, 8:30-9:00pm Salsa Lesson. 9:00-12:30am Hustle/WCS/Salsa/Country/Ballroom & More, Class & Social $15 Social Only $15 Dance TO DJ Dave Muzii. CASH BAR for your convenience. Coffee, Tea, & cake will be served Everyone Welcome (201) 666 6224 Email:dkndance@verizon.net Website: www.dkndance.com

Nov 29, Sat-NY DanceSport presents A New Social Dance Night Hosted by Donna DeSimone, 22 West 34Th St. (bet 5Th & 6Th ) (212) 307-1111, every 4Th Saturday of the month. Hustle, Latin Swing & More. The Thanksgiving weekend Kick Off Party with DJ JOHNNY O at the mix. Cash Bar w/ Snack Menu. Group Classes $8.00, Dance Social: $15.00 7:30-8:15 Beg WCS 8:30-9:15 Hustle Level I CONTACT Donna (631) 399-7171 or (516) 375-8498 email: dancxchange@yahoo.com www.dancesport.com

Nov 29, Sat-NY BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at SURBURBAN TEMPLE, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:30PM to 12:30AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, & Bagels! 30 Min.Dance Lesson starting 8:30pm. Great Show Featuring MARK JAMES & KAREN LUPO!! State of the art sound system, AC, Door Prizes, Admission $15, call Louis at (516) 819-9016

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. Dance Contest, group lesson, give aways, food & more, kids are welcome. Dance to hustle, Swing and Latin with DJ Mark. Hustle dance lesson with Ron & Donna at 7PM, dance till ???? Kids under 16 are free. We will crown the new “King & Queen” of Hustle at our dance contest. Lots of surprises, door prizes and a friendly smoke free atmosphere. Located at 363 W Browning Rd. Bellmawr, NJ 08031 $25 per person Stardust (856)931-4000 For info: Donna-donnaboyledisco@aol.com or Ron-Rowenlb22@aol.com

Dec 6, Sat-NY MARK & KAREN’S ULTIMATE DANCE ZONE monthly dance social, Holiday Party from 8:30-12:30a at the beautiful Wantagh Jewish Center For all the details www.mjames.org/zone.html

Dec 21, Sun-FL “United Hustle Dance Party”, presented by Carl Charles 5-6PM NY style hustle lesson for all Levels. 6-7PM Beginners class American Tango. 7pm dance social, 3 dj’s-all forms of dance music on two floors. Professional Cash Bar Opens at 5pm-2:00Am, Admission $30 all 3 events (lessons and dance social) $25 one lesson and dance social $20 for just social For more details on the United Hustle Dance Party and Carls Monday night socials & lessons, visit www.CarlCharlesDance.com www.SalsaHustleSummit.com

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

Mad Jam, March 5-, 2009 7th anniversary, Sheraton Premiere Hotel, Tyson’s Corner, VA. One of the most exciting events, anywhere. With over 50 dance experts on staff it’s the largest swing/hustle event in the mid atlantic www.atlanticdancejam.com/