DanceTalk ® 5/19/08

Happy Birthday wishes to Minnie Ruiz, Cathy Rankel, Debra Kee, Frank Santan and DJ Johnny “V” Vicino.

Considered to be the greatest hustle dancer of all time, The late Eddie Vega would have celebrated his birthday this week. He is one of the very few to be recognized as a “Life Time Achievement” member on the Hustle Hall Of Fame.

She is turning 62 years old & still going strong. Cher celebrates her birthday today.

Tony Pace has announced that “the 2008 recipient of the 5th Annual Gladys Torres Spirit Award is Diane Nardone - for her spirit, community & dance. Gladys energy for dance, people, community & God was spiritual. She felt blessed to be with you, even if it was just one time. Little did she know that the reverse was true. This year on Good Friday, Gladys was taken from us. We will present Diane with the award at the 10th Annual Cinco De Mayo Dance Festival when we attend this years “World Hustle Dance Championships”. Gladys had 3 communications to Tony and a prayer: 1. Yes! 2. Let’s Do It! 3. Awesome! And “Thank You, Jesus!”

It’s your turn to learn to Salsa. Get started now at SoHo Dance Studio located @ 598 Broadway 6th flr. NYC 10012 (between Houston & Broadway) Group & Private classes available. Registered students refer a friend and receive 1 FREE private lesson. NEW hip hop & street funk classes on Fridays! Check out www.sohodancestudio.com for more info

Once again, Madonna sits at the top of the charts with her new hit single, “4 Minutes,” featuring Justin Timberlake.

Get ready New York, 2 of the top talents from “Dancing With The Stars” spend a night up close with you on Saturday, May 31 at the Surburban Temple, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh, Long Island. Karina Smirnoff & Louie Van Amstel. Reserve your seats now. (516) 819 - 9016 or louisdelprete@yahoo.com See more details below.

May 22nd, Thursday night the two hour season premier of the high energy dance show, “So You Think You Can Dance,” 8PM EST on Fox.

Check out the creative images from Anita Giacone’s birthday celebration held at Michael’s Cafe, courtesy of Fred. http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com

This week is the season conclusion of Dancing With The Stars, May 19th, and the results show is on Wednesday the 20th. 9PM EST on ABC.

High five to the entire cast of “Dancing With The Cherry Hill Stars.” The auditorium sold out days prior, 1000 tickets. Thanks to Shannon Anderson & Edward McCorkle, Andre’ Phelps & Lara Webb Barrett, Dara Patrusky & Adam Noar, Ron Bess & Kim Pizzelli….sixteen couples total. The professional & amateur dancers raised over $27,000.00 for the students of the Cherry Hill public schools.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Miami Dance Magic, read about this new event below. www.CoastalDanceConnection.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

Miami Dance Magic

Miami is a major hub for tourism, business conventions, the beaches and now for “Miami Dance Magic.” Southern Florida will get even hotter as the first “Miami Dance Magic” weekend takes place on July 17 - 20th. The buzz is everywhere as Debra Lynn hosts a Hustle, Swing & Salsa weekend at the Miami Hyatt Regency. The party Kicks-Off on Thursday night, 7 PM with world Champions Tatiana Mollmann & Jordan Frisbee teaching a WCS workshop at 8PM. These two are the best of the best. You will be amazed. After the workshop its time to dance. There will be competitions, performances, workshops and lots of open dancing throughout the entire weekend. The Saturday Night Spectacular Entertainment Show is open to the public but recommended to buy your tickets early (through Ticketmaster for only $45). Visit the website to register now. Are you ready to get up front for all the action. Dancing with the Miami Stars makes its debut. America loves watching Dancing with the Stars on the tube, now your see World and National Champions performing and competing just for you. The show takes place on July 19th at 8 PM. It begins with a Triple Threat Competition, Swing, Hustle & Salsa, followed by the performance section of the show featuring the all-star dance staff choreographed by two of the best in the business…Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow. This will be followed by the Showtime Competition which includes any choreographed style of dance routine. The evening show will conclude with the professional Champions dancing in Strictly West Coast Swing & Just Dance Hustle Competitions. These competitions along with the professional performances are sure to make this one of the most spectacular dance events ever! This amazing Miami Dance Magic Spectacular Show is open to the public and will entertain all ages from very young to the mature. When you purchase a full weekend pass, the show is included at no extra charge along with all the weekend workshops. For more information about the event please call Debbie Lynn at 954-270-0232. All 9 AM workshops are free and open to the public Friday-Sunday!, All weekend passes include all the dance workshops. However, Miami Dance Magic wants to introduce dance to everyone so they are opening up our 9 AM classes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to everyone that would like to take a beginner class. Talk about getting the world dancing. They are offering hustle, WCS, salsa on 1 & salsa on 2 beginner classes. These classes are being offered by some of South Florida’s finest dance instructors. Sunday night for the final workshop, Katrina Branson & Christoper Hussey will teach then “Dancing Till Dawn” at our Hot Miami Dance Jam! Spectators are always welcome! Ready to be treated to an intensive Swing weekend. Skippy Blair hosts the Summer Intensive. Her workshop week is a fantastic way to learn about dance. It begins Sunday, July 13. Her schedule is on her website. She will also be teaching a dance workshop Saturday, July 19. You are allowed to take just a few days, but is recommended to take the entire week. Make sure to take part in the first of its kind, “Miami Dance Magic”. For all the details and to register visit: www.CoastalDanceConnection.com

IHSC 2008 Highlights

Wow! What an event! The International Hustle Salsa Championship 2008 was a hive of non-stop activity for all attendees. Each year, the event grows by both attendance and duration. Participants checked in on Wednesday to attend the pre-Pre-Party held at the Palladium nightclub. The Starlight Rhythms Pro-Am Competition started Thursday morning. Attendees were delighted by the special Thursday night gala dinner and professional show by International Latin champions Eugene Katsevman & Maria Manusova and American Rhythm finalists Michael Neil & Danielle Wilson. The Poolside Welcome party was in full force on the main level. A full roster of Hustle and Salsa competitions ensued all day Friday along with a top level workshops. Mother Nature was at her finest, and the famous daily poolside dance party was complemented by picture perfect beachside weather. Friday night featured the Copa Night Salsa and Hustle parties, with live Latin music from Potencia Latina. In the Open to the World Hustle Dance Championships Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse took first place among the top competition. The 2008 Dance Dimensions Show performed to a packed house. The Augie & Margo Rodriguez Award was presented to Lisa Nunziella and Eddie Torres. Organizer Billy Fajardo was presented a surprise recognition award and was crowned “The King of Hustle” by an appreciative crowd. The party continued until the wee hours of the morning in three separate ballrooms - DJ Johnny O (Hustle), live Latin Music at the Born 2 Salsa Party with DJ Henry Knowles and DJs Chris Hemmer & Vicki Fearonhe (WCS). Workshops, Jack & Jills and the Sunday post party momentum continued through the final day. Attendees left the Miami Beach Resort & Spa with a great tan, and tired feet from the non-stop dancing and partying. Organizers Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow would like to thank all of those who participated in IHSC 2008. Stay tuned for details on the IHSC’s 10th Anniversary in 2009. For photos and videos visit:

http://thehustlelounge.com/ihsc-2008-photos-update-i/
http://thehustlelounge.com/ihsc-2008-photos-update-pt-ii/
http://thehustlelounge.com/ihsc-2008-photos-update-pt-iii/
http://thehustlelounge.com/lisa-nunziella-hockley-montage/

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)

Wow - very interesting letter from “Pat” regarding hustle’s image! Some really good points made. It is frustrating to always see a caricature of John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever” and have people think that that is “Hustle”. Maybe we could start a conversation on how to change our “image” and entice more new, young people to learn hustle. Thoughts anyone?
Ava Apple www.avaapple.com 415 681-8140

Hi Ron
I wanted to comment about the down slide of the hustle. If people are waiting for a new movie to come out to lift it, well, as we say in New York, fagetaboutit. The hustle has always had a dark cloud over its head. You say hustle and they think of white suits, Studio 54, drugs and the BeeGees. As we all know there is a lot more to this dance. It gets mistakenly branded that way and the real hustle hasn’t receive enough national exposure. Even when they do “disco” dances on the shows, they choose cheesy songs and make a mockery of the dance. It does suffer from a poor image as was written.
Frank

Dear Ron
Thank you for giving space and time to Nan. I worked with her in the organization of my Hustle plus Dance trips to NYC as well as seeing her wonderful smile at Hustle USA and Steppin Out and Lincoln Center. It was always a pleasure - any encounter with Nan left you feeling good. That is a special gift she had. She was a positive force for Hustle, dancers and people. It made me think of something I thought you may want to add to your “Favorites” survey: Favorite Hustle Dance Ambassador. Nan was definitely a wonderful dance ambassador for our community and I can think of many others who are gracious and generous and selfless on and off the dance floor that I would love to see recognized along with the “stars.”
Thanks Ron, Miss you Nan
Kim Vanaman

As I catch up to some of my dance buddies in the ageless struggle of aging… Thank you for being there on my birthday last week to celebrate! Ceilly - thank you for being brave and letting me lead you…..DJ Mark and Ron Bess - thank you for my favorite current songs….. 4 minutes by Madonna and Flo Rida’s song…. and to the other guys who danced with me (and those who sent me emails/txt msgs)…I had a great time! Don;t stop asking me to dance the rest of the year! and most of all to my best friend, dance partner and valentine xo….. Patrick. Thank you for the carrot cake, the dances and for organizing my birthday dance and most of all making my actual birthday a very special day for me. I hope I say this often enough….you are terrific! Thanks.
Anita G.

Thanks to all who participated in Dance Parade NYC 2008 on Saturday. It was a beautiful day for the parade and festival with many styles of dancing represented and I am happy we were a part of it. Special thanks to Barbara Tibaldi, Bobbi Petri, Chilly Willy, Deborah Ford & DJ Nelson Roman. Sunday morning I walked the 6 1/2 miles in the Aid’s walk. I donated the $550 collected online and at Club 412 last Saturday night towards the cure and treatment of Aids in our community and in the world. A very big thank you to all who contributed and a special thanks to Barbara Tibaldi, Deborah Ford and Doug Hagwood for their generosity.
Love ya!
Lori Brizzi
Director of NY Hustle Congress, Millennium Dances and Cruises

To Our Good-Hearted Friends at Michael’s Cafe,
Recently I announced that my Ryan is undergoing aggressive treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. This past weekend, to help ease his financial burden for medical care, loss of wages and to express their love, my family organized a hugely successful fund raiser. To all of you who purchased raffle tickets, you are all winners in the spirit of giving. A second private fund raiser is being held at his father’s place of business on 5-28-08. Due to overwhelming donations, more spectacular gift baskets, gift cards and prizes will be chanced off. For those of you who would like to get in on the fun, raffle tickets are available. I cannot thank you enough for the support that I have received. Thank you and God Bless.
Kathy Austin (and family)

Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…

May 19, Mon - NY - Dancesport - Legendary Hustle Mondays at Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, with DJ Donnie Sheilds, 9:30PM -$10 admission; DS registered students free. 22 West 34th St East Entrance 4th Fl between 5th & 6th avenues. www.dancesport.com for more information.

May 20, Tues - NY - IBBG, “The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party” Spacious Dance Floor, DJ Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS hosted by Doreen. 50/50 Raffle & door prizes. 1100 Stewart Ave. Garden City, Exit M3W off Meadowbrook 9 PM. Only $8

May 20, Tues - Pa - Michael’s Cafe, this and every Tuesday night for the best in hustle, Swing and Latin in between. DJ Mark plays the grooves from 8:30 to 12:30.
No cover and free parking. Join us for the best dance night of the week.
Located on Street Road, Bensalem near the Casino/Race track.

May 20, 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, Salsa Lesson by Kelly Ficarra, prizes & dancing to a Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

May 21, Wed - NJ - Knights of Columbus, Diane K Nardone lessons & social dancing, 7:30pm to 8:30PM Beg. Hustle, 8:30PM to 9:15PM 1st half of our practice social, 9:15PM to 10:15PM Int / Advanced Hustle, 10:15PM to 11:30PM 2nd half of social. 1 Class $10, 1 Class & Social $15, 2 Classes & Social $23, Social only $7.16-16 N Maple Ave, Fairlawn, 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net or www.dkndance.com

May 21, Wed - NY - “HUSTLEJAM” @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St.: Join your hosts Simone Assboeck & David Padilla 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.

May 22, Thur - NJ - California Mix-It-Up Party, John Lindo & Diane Nardone and other invited instructors, thank you for supporting them throughout the year at the weekly Rockaway dance lessons and social mixer. This will be the last Thursday for the summer. 100 Hibernia Road, Rockaway, 8:00 - 8:30 dance lesson with John Lindo 8:30 - 11:00 Social Admission $9

May 22, Thur - Pa - “Hustle & WC Swing Weekly Social” @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, every thursday, The Best of Hustle & West Coast Swing Social. Free w/ WC Swing lesson of the evening / $7.00 at the door. For more details visit www.vaidance.com

May 22, 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. CHA CHA 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!

May 23, Fri - NY - Zachary’s, for the monthly dance contest….this is the new date. The rules are still the same. Amaeteur dance contest for $1000 in cash and prizes. 1916 Hempstead turnpike, long Island, 516- 794-9770 or contact charlie 516-983-3913 www.zacharysny.com

May 23 Fri - FL - Swing Dance Fri’d Blindy that’s what happens when you mix Lindy with hot Blues on a Friday night. Dance Lindy Hop, Blues with Cindy. Dance Lesson at 8:00 to 9:00 PM. Dance includes a mix of Swing, Blues, Hustle, Ballroom & Latin Music at 9:00 to late night. $10 , lesson included. SHALL WE DANCE, 600 South Federal Hwy, Suite 219, Deerfield Beach, 954-254-3221 or 561-495-7571

May 24, 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 at 8:30pm. Great Show!! State of the art sound system, Air
Conditioned, Door Prizes, Admission $15, call Louis for more info ordirections-(516) 819 - 9016

May 24, Sat - NJ - Ballroom-Latin Dance Social with a 2 hour Salsa “on 1″ Workshop (Beginner from 5-6, Intermediate from 6:10 to 7:10). Social from 7:30 to 11:30 $15 for workshop and social, $10 for workshop or social separately. Location: IM Gallery, 235 Raritan Ave.,Highland Park, N.J. 08904. http://hpds.webhop.org/events.htm hpds@optonline.net or call 732-819-4858

May 27, 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, Salsa Lesson by Kelly Ficarra, prizes & dancing to a Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

May 29, Thur - NJ - Manasquan Women’s Center, with Diane K. Nardone, every other Thursday night thru the summer. 62 Main Street Manasquan, May 29th, June 12th , June 26th, July 10, July 17, July 31, Aug 14, Aug, 28. Beginner Group 7:00 to 8:00 pm, Intermediate Group 8:00 to 9:00 pm , One Class $15 Both Classes $25. For Information Contact Pati Scales 732-223-1718

May 30, Fri - NJ - DKN Dance Monthly Social, 8:00 to 9:00 Salsa Lesson with Diane K Nardone, 9:00 to 1:00 Social Mixer. (Hustle Swing Salsa Country Ballroom) with DJ Dave Muzii , Cash Bar (Beer Wine Mixed Drinks and water will also be sold) Only $15.00 Coffee N lite refreshments will be served Contact Diane for more info 201 666 6224 dkndance@verizon.net or visit our website www.dkndance.com

WCSwing / Hustle / Salsa Fest 2008 - May 30 - 31 - Stamford, CT
3 Dances, 2 Day Dance Event, No Competitions www.swingshoes.net/WCS-Hustle-Salsa-Fest08.html

May 31, Sat - NY - SPECIAL EVENT DIRECT FROM DANCING WITH THE STARS. KARINA SMIRNOFF & LOUIE VAN AMSTEL at SURBURBAN TEMPLE, 2900 Jerusalem Ave. Wantagh, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, 8:30PM to 12:30AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Bagels! 30 Min. SALSA Lesson at 8:30pm. Door Prizes, $40pp, Reservations required -payment in advance. Call Louis (516) 819 - 9016 or louisdelprete@yahoo.com

MAY 31, Sat - NY - Lori Brizzi’s 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF MILLENNIUM HUSTLE at the 92nd St Y, 1395 Lexington Ave at 92nd St. Special Dance Performances. Champagne punch, wine & cheese, soda, snacks, coffee and cake & beginner hustle dance lesson taught by Lori from 8-9pm. Dance to DJ NELSON “PARADISE” ROMAN from 9pm-2am hustle, salsa, WCS. Admission $20. Info: loribrizzi@aol.com or call 516 728-6101. Last party of the year at the 92nd Street Y until NY’s eve!

MILLENNIUM DANCE CRUISE JUNE 1- JUNE 8, 2008. NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN! GENTLEMEN…WE NEED YOU! 1st Millennium Dance Cruise out of New York on the fabulous Norwegian Dawn, Hosted by Lori “Hustle Congress” Brizzi. The ship leaves NY on Sunday, June 1st to Bermuda and returns the following Sunday, June 8th. DJs Nelson “Paradise” Roman and Franklin Ayala, Jose Solano, Bobbi Petri, Doug Hagwood, Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse, Contact Lori @ 516 728-6101 or email loribrizzi@aol.com for lowest available prices and if you need a roommate

June 1, Sun - PA - “Salsa Rendezvous” @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: w/ Host, Instructor, & DJ Victor Colon. The best mix Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachatta, Merengue, & more Salsa: starting with a 5:00 PM Free Salsa Lesson , 6:00 PM Dance Party w/refreshments. $10.00 at the door. Newsletter subscribers look in the newsletter for a $2.00 discount coupon for any one of our dance parties. Every first Sunday of the month.

June 6th, Fri (Every 1st Fri) - PA - “Ballroom Extravaganza” @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: w/ Host & Instructor Silvana Gallagher! The best mix of ballroom favorites; DJ JR mixes Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Bolero, EC Swing/Jive, Quick Step: 7:30 PM Free Samba Lesson - 8:30 PM dance party w/ refreshments. $12.00 at the door.

June 7, Sat - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society presents “No Name” Hustle workshop with Brian Gallagher & California mix social dance. Int. Hustle workshop 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM, $12. Beg.hustle lesson 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Open dancing 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM.Workshop. Cost $12. Dance $12, $8 per student with ID. Workshop/dance combo $22. www.centraljerseydance.org or call 609-945-1883

JUNE 7, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi’s MILLENNIUM HUSTLE at IL Campanello. Those having dinner pay only $10 Admission and can participate in the “Request Hour” 9:30 -10:30pm. with DJ Bobby Morales playing hustle, salsa, cha cha, wcs 9:30pm-2am. Regular Admission $15. 136 W. 31 (6/7Ave) 516 728-6101 www.loribrizzi.com or loribrizzi@aol.com

Great American Jack & Jill O’rama June 12 - 15th Santa Maria, CA
Hyatt Regency Orange County, Jack & Jill contests, 5 day Skippy Blair mini intensive, workshops & tons of open dancing. Music by David Koppelman, Mike Pyle, Jack Smith. Cost:$115 p/p by May 29, $135 at door. Hyatt Regency $99 rooms (714) 750-1234 www.centralcoastswingdance.com ccsd@thegrid.net

JUNE 14, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi’s Millennium Hustle’s “SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL” &AFTER PARTY for DANCE PARADE ‘08 3 DJ’s, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ JOHNNY O-Hustle, DJ JEFF-Latin, DJ ASHLEY -Ballroom (Tango,Swing) $15 includes free class either hustle, latin or ballroom 8-9pm & Dancing 9pm-1am.Cash Bar. CLUB 412, 412 8th Ave bet. W30/31,4th Fl. 516 728-6101 www.loribrizzi.com or loribrizzi@aol.com

Stardust Dance Weekend June 27- 29th Upstate New York
at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, New York, Vegas caliber shows and food. Rates starting at $285 Includes dance workshops for all levels! (plus tax and gratuities) www.stardustdance.com

Disco America July 4-6, 2008 Crown Plaza Valley Forge
260- Mall Blvd., King of Prussia, PA Hosted by Donna J. Boyle & Joyce Szili. This is the 10th Anniversary of DiscoAmerica: Dance Workshops, Social Dancing, after Dinner Show, Exhibitions & Championships, Donna J. Boyle - Donnaboyledisco@aol.com, Joyce Szili - JoyceDancr@aol.com www.discoamerica.com

Big Apple Country Dance Festival July 10 - 13, Renaissance Newark, Nj Airport Hotel, Hosted by Anthony Lee, On line Registration. Country, Swing, Hustle, Jack & Jill and Ballroom competitions, 50 different classes taught by the very best instructors, Dinner Show extravaganza packed with fabulous high-energy entertainment by top dancers, Swing, Hustle, Country Couples & Line Dance social dancing bigapplecountrydance.com Hotel reservations at 908-436-4600, http://bigapplecountrydance.com/

Miami Dance Magic July 17 - 20, Miami Hyatt Regency
Hosted by Debbie Lynn, first annual event. West Coast Swing, Hustle and Salsa. Triple- Threat competition, Showtime Contest, WCS & Hustle Strictly, Pro/Am and Jack & Jill’s. Skippy Blair Summer Intensive. Workshops and continual social dancing. Two ballrooms. Debra Lynn (954) 270 - 0232
e mail - MiamiDanceMagic@aol.com www.CoastalDanceConnection.com
World Hustle Dance Championships July 24 - 27
The 8th Annual hustle competition returns to East Brunswick New Jersey. Host Diane Nardone brings hustle, Swing, Salsa, Ballroom and country to the Hilton East Brunswick, Three Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick. Lots of great workshops, competitions, a FABULOUS dinner/show and much more! Vendors will be available throughout the entire event! Visit www.hustledanceworld.com for regular updates and to register on-line!

New York Hustle Congress August 28 - September 1, 2008
The 4th Annual hustle event in New York City. Hosted by Lori Brizzi This is a Hustle weekend with more social dance time then any other event. Featuring Jack & Jill competitions and more at 800-Hilton, mention SAL before rooms sell out. (516) 728 - 6101 Loribrizzi@aol.com www.nyhustlecongress.com

Hudson Swing Affair August 29 - Sept 1, 2008
Hyatt Regency, Jersey City on the Hudson, presented by John Festa. West Coast Swing Social Dance Event with instructors Ramiro Gonzalez, John Lindo, Mary Ann Nunez, Sylvia Sykes, Charlie Womble & Jackie McGee. Visit www.HudsonSwingAffair.com or call 212 779 - 2700

International Dance Cruise - Oct 10 - 16th, 2008 on the Queen Mary 2,
Six day cruise, enjoy a complete dance program for ballroom enthusiasts. The largest grand ballroom at sea, Live Big band and DJ, 3 cocktail parties, 3 formal balls, dance workshops with championship instructors and demonstrations. Rates start at $1,499pp for details call 754-246-2874 www.BallroomCruise.com

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 registration information visit: www.Swingcitychicago.com

Mediterranean Dance Cruise, November 17th - 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 the 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.

Stardust Dance Cruise III January 25 - February 1, 2009
7 nights on Costa Cruise Line’s 5-Star Costa Fortuna, now accepting reservations, Departing from 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, www.stardustdancecruises.com