DanceTalk ® 3/17/2008

DanceTalk by Ron Bess

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!!
Happy Birthday wishes to Patrick Adams, Lauren Bess, Ron Morrison, Al Pasa, Larry Clements, Liza Rissetti and Sonny Morris.

Hold the date, Hustle Congress returns to the Big Apple. Get ready for a new look as Lori Brizzi takes over Manhattan.
And now, for something totally different. Spencer is 25 years old, Barbara is 84. Watch them perform here.

Patrick Swayze, a trained dancer and actor is fighting pancreatic cancer, one of the most painful and deadly disease’s. Best known for his role in Dirty Dancing he also performs with his wife/ballerina for 32 years.

If you love to Hustle then make sure to attend the Soho Dance Studio Hustle Night on March 28th. Performances and hustle music with DJ Bobby Morales.

The motion picture Love N’ Dancing is a wrap. Look for a national release this summer. Swing Dance Champion, Robert Royston is the choreographer.

Here are your winners from Zachary’s dance contest. 1st place - Robert Lawrence & Rosetta Varuola, 2nd place - Lena Spurdis & Angel Lopez, 3rd Place - Jose Ruiz & Lyn Marsel. Stay tuned for more dance competitions at Zachary’s.

One of the most exciting dance troops is holding auditions Wed, March 19, at 8:30pm (Performance Hustle Team), sponsored by Luis & Mary Ann Rosa in Association with Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio. latindanceconnection@yahoo.com

Last call for the low group rate for Millennium Dance Cruise from New York to Bermuda, June 1 - 8th, the deadline has been extended til 1PM Tuesday, March 18th, fax your payments to Joan Werner Fax 212 779-7073

For the complete winners list from the Hooray for Hollywood competition, here, then click on “The Oscar Goes to.”

Next week, we spotlight a dancer that had a great smile, she sparkled and wowed the dance scene. Stay tuned for this feature, next week in DanceTalk®.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk®.is sponsored by Swing City Dance, read all about it below www.SwingDanceAmerica.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

Swing Dance America
Event Director Glen Miller invites you to his annual Swing Dance America in Milwaukee. Swing and hustle into spring with one of America’s greatest dance events starting Thursday, April 24, to Sunday, April 27th. This popular event is being held at the elegant Hilton - Milwaukee, City Center. This is a weekend of excitement. West Coast Swing and Hustle competitions with two ballrooms - one for WCS and the other for Hustle. You don’t want to miss the Saturday night Gala Entertainment show. The event hosts 10 competitive divisions in dance, (Classic “A” and “B”), there are over 20 Great Workshops (included with weekend pass), inter-Club Competition, the “Traveling Trophy” awarded to the Club, Group, Team, Region, or State, that has the most points at the end of the Event. This year, there will be a separate trophy for the group with the most points in Hustle, also, one for the group with the most points in West Coast Swing, and separate trophies for groups with the most overall points. But we are not done, there is the Dancing With The Stars Auction, a Master’s Tour Event, AANCE Tour Event, plus on Thursday, April 24th there are Two (2) Early Bird Workshops plus Early Bird Dance after the Workshops. No need to run out there is a Friday night Pizza Party (included with Weekend Pass) and the ever popular Saturday night Midnight Breakfast Buffet (included with Weekend Pass). Now, lets talk about the Hotel.
Ready for this? They have a huge indoor water park, thats right, inside the Hilton Hotel. This is an elegant Five Star Hotel and only $99 per night. The hotel offers Five (5) Excellent restaurants inside including Miller Pub, and Milwaukee Chop House for fine dining. The Hilton hotel is located in downtown Milwaukee, just 10 minutes from Milwaukee International Airport. Airport Shuttles are available or just take a short cab ride. There is a 10% Swing Dance America discount if you fly on Midwest Airlines. Use Swing Dance America code CMZ7042 when making reservations. Now to make this the Spring event of the year, check out the professional staff line up: Robert & Nicola Royston, Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz, Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep, Erik Novoa & Anna Brady, Jennifer Lyons, Fred & Tina Price, Silvana Gallagher, Nino DiGiulio, Kristin Geil-Ham & Monty Ham, Jimmy Mulligan and more to come. The DJ staff includes: Victor Loveira, Fred Price, Glen Miller, Todd Paulus and Tim Johnson. Admission $135 for Weekend Pass before April 1, 2008. Save $10 - register/pay $125 on line at http://swingdanceamerica.com/ before April 1st. $145 after April 1st. Hilton Milwaukee, City Center, 509 West Wisconsin Av., Milwaukee, WI 53203 414.271.7250

Hustle Dance Directory (part 3 of 3)

This is the third and final installment of the 2008 Hustle Teacher Dance Directory.
For the complete list, please visit the Hustle Hall Of Fame.
Thank you to all the teachers for providing us with your contact information and for helping to keeping the Hustle Alive.

Brian Gallagher
Pa, NJ
Hustle, Swing, group classes
215-292-3340 or G11Brian@aol.com

Steve Neeren
NY, NY
DANCESPORT IN NYC;
Hustle & West Coast Swing.
(212) 586-3849- Email- djwcswing@nyc.rr.com

Erik Novoa / SwingShoes Entertainment LLC
Connecticut & New York City
Hustle & West Coast Swing
www.swingshoes.net
SwingShoes@aol.com

Lisa Nunziella
Los Angeles, CA
Hustle, Salsa on 2, Hip Hop, liftwork
310-628-9265
www.dancewithlisa.com
Lisa@dancewithlisa.com

Louis J. Orlando
Freehold, NJ
Independent
Hustle
732-780-2862 kinglouie0412@aol.com

BOBBY “O” OSSIAS
Hustle Dance Teacher
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33604
www.dancetampa.com
OSS@tampabay.rr.com 813-935-7458

Tony Pace
Houston, Texas
Chayns 3920 FM 1960 West, Houston,
Hustle, Salsa, Cha Cha, ECS, WCS 281-583-0689 rcrankel@wt.net tony@tonypaceportfolio.com www.tonypaceportfolio.com

Roberto Pagan
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Roberto’s Dance Studio/ Pioneer Club at 209 Jefferson Ave, Hustle, Bolero, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Mambo, Merengue, Rumba, Salsa, Swing, Tango, Viennese Waltz, WCS, Quickstep, Jive, Paso Doble, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop, Aerobics
201.288.1422, robertohustle@yahoo.com,

Lisa “Sparkles” Paternoster
Long Island, NY
Hustle, Swing, Ballroom & Latin
www.LisaSparkles.com
Dance@LisaSparkles.com (516)241-3179

Dara Patrusky-Donolow
Philadelphia , PA
American Style Ballroom and LatinHustle, WCS and Salsa
610-955-4610
Darapatrusky@aol.com

André Phelps
Upper Darby, PA.
Independent
Hustle & Salsa
610-449-1595 ahpcap@rcn.com

Fred & Tina Price
Cleveland OH
ALL ABOUT DANCIN’ DANCE STUDIO
HUSTLE AND WEST COAST SWING
26-288-7923 / www.fredandtina.com

Ricky Quintana
New York, NY
Hustle, Salsa, Theatre Arts
(917)771-1594
www.myspace.com/rickyqdance
rickyq1@hotmail.com

Stephanie Risser
Philadelphia Area (and Suburbs), PA
Hustle, American Rhythm and Smooth, Ballet, International Latin, West Coast Swing, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern
(267) 303-5277 srisserdance@yahoo.com
www.stephaniedance.com

Veronica Rocco
Owner/Director/Instructor/Choreographer Danse Royale Ballroom Dance Studio
6929 Tylersville Rd., Suite 17 West Chester, OH 45060
Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa, Dancesport…
(513)779-0500 www.danseroyaleballroom.com

Luis & Mary Ann Rosa
Bayside, NY
Starlite Dance Studio, Bronx, NY,
Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio in Levittown, NY, Hustle, Salsa, Theater Arts
718 352-0578, www.latindanceconnection.com latindanceconnection@yahoo.com

Donna M. Roesel
Hustle, West Coast Swing
Dance Manhattan Dance Studio
39 W 19th St. NY, NY 10011 info@dancemanhattan.com
212–807-0802 or donna@danceisbliss.com 201-475-1208

Gail Rundlett
Boston, MA
Tempo Dance Center
Hustle, Ballroom, Swing, Latin, American & International Styles
617-783-5467, gnrundlett@rcn.com, www.tempodancecenter.com

Jaime Serna
Northern NJ
(Roberto’s Dance Studio)
HUSTLE & SALSA
(201)362-5275 jsernadance@aol.com

Julia St. Marie
Las Vegas, NVI
Hustle, Salsa, cha, rumba, american tango, argentine tango, WCS, foxtrot, waltz,
702-355-4663
dancestuff4u@earthlink.net

Gary Ulaner
Los Angeles, CA
Caltech Ballroom Dance Club
Hustle, West Coast Swing, Night Club 2 Step
323-640-0368 ulaner@usc.edu www.its.caltech.edu/~ballroom/

Kimberly Vanaman
Boston, MA
Tempo Dance Center
Hustle Specialist, plus ECS, Am. style Ballroom, and Jazz Dance.
(617)965-4054, jskg-vanaman@att.net,

George Velazquez
Dacula GA
Hustle, and all ballroom dances, Tango Argentino Since 1973
George Showstoppers 770-513-1712

Wendy and Wajih Dalal
San Jose, CA
Hustle
408 655 9866

Mad Jam 2008 - Results and Overview

Over 1400 dancers filled one of the largest hotel ballrooms in the DC Metro area last week. The energy was amazing! Sheraton Premiere’s 400+ guest rooms were entirely taken over by dancers from every corner of the US and Canada. The hotel sold out months in advance of the weekend. The adjacent hotel was also at capacity with the overflow. There were more than 900 contest entries, 39 routine performances, 517 Jack & Jill contest entries, 186 pro/am couples, 700 breakfast buffets were served Saturday night. The current world’s WCS, Hustle & Hand Dance champions were all there. An amazing 45 hours of workshops were presented by 54 national champions. Over 3500 hours of workshops were attended. You can purchase for $75 the DVD - includes all the routines and spotlight finals for J&J & Strictly contests & a video notebook of all 45 workshops. Please find below some of the highlights. For the complete list of results visit the website. Don’t forget, book your room now for next year: March 5 - 8 2009 www.atlanticdancejam.com

Classic Swing
1 Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
2 Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson
3 Jason Barnes & Erica Berg

Cabaret
1 Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse
2 Eric Novoa & Anna Brady
3 Walter Smith & Peggy Polk

Open Showcase
1 Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse
2 Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz
3 Daniel McGee & Ginny Carey

Strictly Swing Open
1 Arjay Centeno & Tatiana Mollmann
2 Jordan Frisbee & Erica Berg
3 Kevin Fitzhugh & Melissa Rutz

Strictly Hustle Novice
1 Patrick Stewart & Anita Giacone
2 Michael Reher & Sarah Jones
3 Genieboy Collins & Janene Setzer

Strictly Hustle Intermediate
1 Jack Ciecka & Mary Keegan
2 Scott Michielli & Elisabeth Craner
3 Shawn Brennan & Nancy Price

Strictly Hustle Open
1 Keith Gussoni & Hazel Ulrich
2 Jameson Kilburn & Ginny Carey
3 Joseph Kerner & Stephanie Risser

Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…

Mar 17, Mon - NY - Dancesport - Legendary Hustle Mondays at Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, with DJ Donnie Shields at 9:30PM -$10 admission; DS registered students free. 22 West 34th St East Entrance 4th Fl between 5th & 6th avenues. www.dancesport.com

Mar 18, Tues - Pa - Michael’s Cafe, the place to be every Tuesday night. Celebrating the birthday of Scott Michielli, cake, birthday dance & fun. Hustle classics and contemporary music with DJ Mark playing the best hustle, WCS and Latin in between. This is where the best dancers from the tri state area get their groove on. Free parking, no cover. Street Rd. Bensalem.

Mar 18 Tues - NY - HOT ST. PATRICK’S DANCE PARTY at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant & Lounge), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale NY, 7:30 to 11:30 PM, $13 includes Delicious Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, FREE Water, RUMBA Dance Lesson by PATTI PANEBIANCO, Door Prizes & dancing to the Hottest Dance Mix on Long Island by DJ Cody! Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org or www.LIDance.org

Mar 19, 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. 3/19: Dancers Request Hour: 60 min. of your faves!
www.steppingoutstudios.com

Mar 20, Thurs - NY - LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE’S,!! 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island,11590******Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 11:30PM, Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. WCS Dance Lesson 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!

Mar 21, Fri - PA - “STRICTLY BALLROOM” at La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Blvd., Bensalem, 7:45pm - 12:30am, BYOB, Dinner buffet (first come, first serve), Foxtrot lesson with Ihor Kravetz at 8:15pm. Dance to MB Music DJs until 12:30am. $10 Members, $12 Non-Members. 215-638-0418 or www.lalunadancestudio.com

Mar 21, Fri - NJ, Roberto’s Dance Studio St. Patrick’s Day BIG Bash at 209 Jefferson Ave, Hasbrouck Heights, Hustle/Salsa Workshop from 8-9 p.m. Party from 9 to 12 p.m. $15 for lesson and party. Special showcases, and Dance Hosts: Roberto, Tybaldt, Jamie, Peter, Franky & more…there will be door prizes, new music. Light refreshments will be served. E-mail us at robertohustle@yahoo.com or call us at 201.288.1422. BIG Bashes are every 3rd Friday of each month.

Mar 21, Fri – Pa - Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Swing Lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight - Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, and more. DJ. $10. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

Mar 21, 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 session includes a mix of Swing, Blues, 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

Mar 22, Sat - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, Beg.Lindy Hop Lesson with Donna Reinhart 7:30pm; Inter. Lindy Hop Lesson with Donna at 8pm; Open Dancing with swing band Eight to the Bar 8:30pm to 11:30pm. $15 regular/$11 students with ID. 609-577-7116 www.centraljerseydance.org email swing@jerseyjumpers.org.

Mar 22, Sat – NJ – Do the Hustle with Johnny V 9 pm - 1am – Come Do the hustle - Great music, great company on a great floor. $12 or $10 with pass or print out - Starlight Dance Center 7 High Street, Nutley, NJ 07110
973-235-9835 www.starlightdanceusa.com

Mar 22, Sat - Pa - Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Beginner lesson at 7:30 pm and Intermediate lesson at 8:15 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight with DJ, $10 - Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, American Tango, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Hustle, and more. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

Mar 22, 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. WALTZ 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 or directions-(516) 819 - 9016

Mar 23, Sun - Pa - Vai Dance Studio: BALLROOM ORIENTATION: SUNDAY SAMPLER: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM $25.00 per class per person: Learn Foxtrot * Rumba * Waltz * Tango * Cha Cha * EC Swing. Online Registration www.vaidance.com or Call to Register!

Mar 25 Tues - NY - HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant & Lounge), Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale NY, 7:30 to 11:30 PM, $13 includes Delicious Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, FREE Water, RUMBA Dance Lesson by PATTI PANEBIANCO, Door Prizes & dancing to the Hottest Dance Mix on Long Island by DJ Cody! Additional Info at: (631) 744-7777, Info@LIDance.org or www.LIDance.org

Mar 26, 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. 3/26: “2 for $15 Admission”: You & a NEW friend must show up together for this perk! www.steppingoutstudios.com

Mar 28, Fri - NY - Hustle Night & Student Showcase, Soho Dance Studio presents a night of hustle. 9PM till…. Performances at 10:30PM with the Soho Dance Stars showing off their moves with spectacular performances in Salsa, Cha Cha, hustle & more…
Enjoy a night of hustle with guest DJ, New York’s favorite Bobby Morales. Only $10. Soho 598 Broadway, 6th Floor, NYC, 10012 212 - 226 - 6767

Mar 28, Fri - PA - “SALSA FRIDAYS” at La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Boulevard, Bensalem, 8:30pm- 2:00am, BYOB, Dinner buffet (first come, first serve), Salsa lesson with Jose Maldonado at 9pm. Dancing with DJ La Clave until 2am. $10 Members, $12 Non-Members. 215-638-0418 or www.lalunadancestudio.com

Mar 28, Fri – Pa - Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Swing Lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight - Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, and more. DJ. $10. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

Mar 29, Sat - NJ - March Madness “The Big Dance” Nash Dancenter
10-12 Emery Avenue Randolph, Three rooms of dancing. Hustle Lesson from 7:00 - 8:00 with Diane Nardone, Hustle with DJ Bobby Morales, WCS Lesson with Christine Clifton, California Mix with DJ Ron Refice Rumba Lesson with Brian Nash, Ballroom with DJ Brian Nash, Social from 8:00 - 12:00 Tickets $20 in advance $25 at the door Refreshments will be served..BYOB Info and tickets: BonnieRowe 973-366-7987

Mar 29, Sat - Pa - Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Beginner lesson at 7:30 pm and Intermediate lesson at 8:15 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight with DJ, $10 - Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Rumba, American Tango, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Hustle, and more. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

Mar 29, Sat - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK V.F.W. ~6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY~~ W/GREAT SHOW FEATURING PLAMEN DANAILOV & RADOSTINA GEROVA~!! V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, *Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM - 12:30AM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter! 40 Min.Dance Lesson at 8:00w/Louis. Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle,Cash Bar Available.$15, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

Mar 29, Sat - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society Tango Lesson and Dance. Saturday, March 29 Intermediate Lesson 8pm, Instruction by Michael Nadtochi. Tango dancing, 9 pm at Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. $12 for information www.centraljerseydance.org or call 609-945-1883.

Mar 31, Mon - NY - Hustle / Latin Mix with D.J. Johnny ‘O’ a new Monday venue. from 9-12 Free Lesson from 8-9pm, $10 at Five Star Dance Studio 136-19 37 Ave (off Main St) Flushing NY,11354 (718) 961 - 1982 or Betty (646)420 8057

April 2, 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. 4/2: “Lucky Draw”: Everyone has a chance to win pers!

April 4, Fri, - PA - Ballroom Extravaganza Dance Party @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: Ballroom & Latin Dance Party w/ DJ John & Instructor Silvana, 7:30 pm free Rumba lesson, 8:30 dance party with a hot buffet. Come dance the night away to Foxtrot, Rumba, Waltz, ECS, Tango, Cha Cha, … $12.00 at the door. www.vaidance.com or call 610-789-3248 look for our coupons in our E-Newsletters but you have to subscribe to get it. Now Vai!

Apr. 4, Fri - NY - Friday Night Fever, Spring Hustle & Salsa Event: Join your hosts Simone Assboeck & David Padilla, 9:30pm til 2am, Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St., 9th fl.; $15 All Night; $10 for Stepping Out Students; DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning classic disco, salsa, swing; Special guest salsa DJ Chilly Willy…Free buffet, open bar.

April 5, Sat - NJ - “No Name” California Mix Dance, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton. Beg. Night Club 2 Step lesson with Michael Frank 7:30 pm. Open Dancing (WCS, Hustle, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Country Two-Step, Waltz) with DJ Dave Muzii 8:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Open Dance with Lesson $11 regular/$8 students www.centraljerseydance.org 609-945-1883

April 6, Sun - NY - “HUSTLE PARTY & WORKSHOPS” FEATURING ~DERRICK ALLEN ~ Located at DEER PARK, VFW, 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, NY. **Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE** (4:30pm Hustle Workshop 1, Lead & follow) (6:00pm Hustle Workshop 2, Intermediate to Advance). In Advance: 1/$20 2/$40. At Door: 1/$25 2/$50. Air Conditioned. Call Louis to reserve a space in the workshop or for more info (516) 819 - 9016.

April 6, Sun, - PA - Salsa Rendezvous Dance Party @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pk, Havertown, DJ & instructor Victor Colon: 5:00 pm free lesson in Salsa and a 6:00 pm dance party with refreshements. Come dance the night away to Salsa, Bachatta, Cha Cha, and Merengue. $10.00 at the door. www.vaidance.com 610-789-3248 Now Vai!

Philadelphia Festival Dancesport Championships, April 11 - 13,
Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel, www.phillyfestival.net

April 13, Sun - NJ - Second Annual Care to Dance, Suzanne Paterson in Princeton. Dance with your favorite pros, see them dance in a fabulous show. Our reuse project is ReSouled Shoes. Come see these fabulous works of art, created by local artists. You can win gift certificates to restaurants, private dance lessons or bid on a plane ride to Nantucket for lunch or spend time with an astronaut!!!! For info go to http://yourresourcenj.org/ or Carol Feldman at 609-841-9083 cjfdanceworks@gmail.com

April 20, Sun - Pa - Dance Party at the Crown Plaza Hotel King of Prussia, 5:30PM to 10:30PM, 5:30 Hustle lesson 6pm to 1030pm Dancing Ballroom, Hustle, Latin, Swing & Oldies, DJ Donna J 215 740 3472 www.donnaboyle.com donnaboyledisco@aol.com

Swing Dance America April 24 - April 27, Hilton - Milwaukee, City Center, 509 West Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203 1-414-271-7250, West Coast Swing & Hustle competitions, Two Ballrooms (1 WCS; 1 Hustle) HUGE indoor water park inside the Hilton Hotel, 10 Competitive Divisions, Classic “A” and “B”, Over 20 Great Workshops, Inter-Club Competition, Dancing With The Stars Auction, All Star staff: Robert & Nicola Royston, Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz, Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep , Erik Novoa & Anna Brady, Jennifer Lyons, Fred & Tina Price, Slivana Gallagher, Nino DiGiulio, Kristin Geil-Ham & Monty Ham, Jimmy Mulligan, www.swingdanceamerica.com

International Hustle Salsa Championships May 1 - 4, Miami, Florida
Hosted by Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow at the Miami Beach Resort and Spa,
4833 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33140 866- 765-9090
Special IHSC 2008 Room Rates Standard Double $149 per night, Oceanview Double $179 per night, Staff: Angel Figueroa, Raul Ante, Donna Boyle, Donna DiSimone, Elizabeth Darchi, Ralph Ramirez, Danny McGee, Jamison Kilburn, Artie Phillips, Paul Pelicoro, Silvana Gallagher, Keith & Celeste Gussoni, Joyce Szili, Brian Gallagher, Loriann Greenhouse, Kelvin Roche, Derrick Allen, Lisa Nunziella, Louie & Maryann Rosa, Louie Orlando, Wendy & Wajih Dalal… www.hustleandsalsa.com

Swingin Into Spring May 2 - 4, Windsor Locks, Connecticut
A World Swing Dance Council Registry Event, event director Ken Mercik, Champions Workshops Series, Jack & jill Competitions, Soical Dancing all evening, Staff includes: Mario Robau Jr, Angel & Debbie Figueroa, Larry & Heidi Mongeau, Anne Fleming, Angelique Early, DJ Tommy Gee…Beverly Hills Suites Hotel, 383 South Center St. Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 860 - 623 - 4400 www.sis.djkenm.com/

The Easterns May 8 -11, 2008, Washington, DC Area
Premier Dance Event - Washington Dance Challenge, Hilton Washington Dulles - 1-800-Hiltons, Special $90 rate (mention Easterns) Featuring Hustle Pro Am and Hustle Jack and Jill’s, Early Bird Rates, Full UCWDC Country Competition, Swing Competition - Strictly & Jack & Jills, World Swing Dance Council Points Added ProAm & Amateur Ballroom ON SUNDAY DURING THE DAY! www.barrydurand.com

May 10, Sat - IL - Red Carpet Dance, Dinner, Fashion Show of the stars, Champion Showcase, recording artists, Special Guest bob Powers, Mix & Match Pro Dance Challenge, Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake, Silvana Gallagher & Billy Marti, Marcia Barrett & Steeve Jean Louis, Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson, Ben Morris & Melina Ramirez.5PM at 10255 West Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, Illinois.
All Procedes go to the Rahab House, www.jozsefparragh.com

MILLENNIUM DANCE CRUISE JUNE 1- JUNE 8, 2008
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.
Staff: Billy Marti, Derrick Allen, Keith Harrison, Donna Boyle, Nelson “Paradise” Roman, Jose Solano, Bobbi Petri, Doug Hagwood, Franklin Ayala, Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse, Lisa ‘Sparkles’, Walter Perez. Contact Joan Werner at Valerie Wilson Travel, 475 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 Fax 212 779-7073 Attn: Joan Werner or email Joanw@vwti.com or phone 212 592-1208 or call Lori @ 516 728-6101 or email loribrizzi@aol.com

Disco America July 4-7, 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, contact Donna J. Boyle - Donnaboyledisco@aol.com, Joyce Szili - JoyceDancr@aol.com
www.discoamerica.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 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

New York Hustle Congress August 28 - September 1, 2008
The 4th Annual hustle event in New York City. Hosted by Lori Brizzi
West Coast Swing along with Hustle dancing and competitions.
More details coming soon. (516) 728 - 6101
Loribrizzi@aol.com www.nyhustlecongress.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 and registration information visit: www.Swingcitychicago.com

November 17th - 29th 2008, Mediterranean Dance Cruise,
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.

Ron Bess
DanceTalk®