DanceTalk ® 4/28/08

Happy Birthday wishes to Alysa Haas, Silvia Piccinini, Daryl Polansky,Wendy Lippincott, Lenny Osgood, Jason Richman, Ariana Young, Sheri Barnes, Bobbi Petri, Anita Giacone, Nancy Carillo, Tony Pace, Frank Pellici, Jie Du, Anthony Sario, Marina Perado and Steven Mitchell.

One of the finest choreographers of all time, George Ballanchine passed away 26 years ago. He fused ballet with contemporary dance. He was the founder of The School of American Ballet and New York City Ballet. He was the recipient of the first Kennedy Center Honors Award in 1978.

Vicki Sue Robinson passed away 8 years ago. This Philadelphia native left us many wonderful dance songs including one of the first disco classics of the era, “Turn The Beat Around.”

Get ready for the return of “So You Think You Can Dance” The season premier kicks off on May 22nd, Thursday evening on the Fox network.

Saturday, May 3rd, The Ultimate Dance Zone presents, a special Cinco De Mayo dance, hosted by Mark James and Karen Lupo. $100 door prize and an Amateur salsa dance contest $100 first prize. See more details below. Refer a friend @ SoHo Dance Studio and get a one FREE private lesson for yourself. Sign up for our Orientation Class & receive a 1/2 hr. private lesson, both for just $20, New classes @ SoHo Dance Studio: Street Funk, Fridays@ 6:30 & Hip Hop, Fridays @ 7:30, *take both classes for only $35! (or $20/class) 598 Broadway 6th flr. NYC Phone 212-226-6767 www.sohodancestudio.com

Latin Wednesdays are back at the City Cafe in NY with DJ Johnny V, for the best in Latin dancing and a touch of hustle. Premiers April 30th. See below for details.

“Disco Classic Dance Benefit” Saturday, May 17, for the 6th Annual Ed Ryan Memorial Award @ The City Nightclub at the Radisson Hotel, New Rochelle, NY. Live performance by “First Choice” (Doctor Love, Smarty Pants) with DJ Bobby Morales, Johnny Rocks, Anthony Ace & DJ Serg. $40 donation, hors’ devours & light dinner buffet, 8:30PM show time 11PM. www.feverrecords.com - www.myspace.com/feverrecords wk 914 725 0011 fax 914 725 3485

Dance images from the three-way birthday dances held at Michael’s Cafe for Brian, Bryan, and Mike. Courtesy of Fred http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/

Have you visited The Hustle Hall Of Fame recently? Check out the newest members, pictures and video’s. Go to www.hustlehalloffame.com

Since 1982, “Dance Day” is celebrated internationally. April 29th is the day to remind everyone to dance, go to a social, dance comp and make sure to bring a friend or two.

Best of luck to all the dancers heading to Miami for the International Hustle & Salsa Championships this weekend. It’s not to late to take part. Visit the website for all the details. www.hustleandsalsa.com

The winners at last weeks Zachary’s dance contest - 1st place Ozzie Larrache & Christie Giarratani, 2nd place Angel Lopez & Lena Spurdio, 3rd place Ricco & Carmen. The next amateur competition is Friday, May 9th.

Next week in DanceTalk® we will feature the second installment of the 2008 DJ Directory courtesy of The Hustle Lounge

This weeks edition of DanceTalk®. is sponsored by Swing’in Into Spring.

Make it a great week,
Ron

Nan Bohrar R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Nan Bohrar. Many of you remember Nan’s smiling face from Stepping Out Dance Studios and from the original Hustle USA competitions. She was always there, working, competing and dedicated to making things run efficiently. She was an integral part of the hustle community. For years she had put her self out there, spreading the word of hustle in efforts to help it grow. We corresponded weekly, for years, but she never indicated to me any health problems or concerns. Nan has been such a great help to me and the publication of DanceTalk. I will always be grateful for her help and friendship. I will truly miss her. Below are some letters that say it best.

Hi Ron,
I’m very sorry to report to you that Nan Bohrar passed away last week. I’m told she had a type of skin cancer which she had beaten back two years ago, but which suddenly reappeared in a very aggressive form. Nan assisted with the HustleJam party at Stepping Out every Wednesday night, sending weekly emails about the party and selling tickets at the front door. I understand she helped start the party with Maria Torres over a decade ago, and more recently assisted Simone Assboeck and David Padilla with the party. She was a terrific hustle dancer, and was the leading female student in the advanced hustle dance classes at Stepping Out. She was a welcome fixture at the Wednesday night parties, and is deeply missed by the hustle community in New York City.
Best regards,
David Slater

Amen, Amen, Amen,
Thank you for recognizing her contributions and for her unselfish efforts. She will be sorely missed by the community and by myself.
Thank you again,
Arte Phillips

Hi Ron,
I just wanted to say Nan Bohrar was a wonderful person & instrumental in the running of Hustle USA. She will be missed by all.
Dancingly,
Debra Hampton

I was very sorry to here about Nan’s passing. I met her when Maria Torres and I started the original Wednesday night hustle party, not at Stepping Out, but at the original Dance Manhattan studio on 15th St. & Irving Place back in the winter of 1992. In Summer of ‘93, the party was moved to the original Stepping Out on 57th and Broadway, where it soon became NYC’s best hustle social. In 1995, our staff grew when I invited Nelson “Paradise” Roman to join me in the DJ booth. It was a great run. I left the staff in 2000, but the party kept on and it’s still going strong today. When Stepping Out moved to it’s present location in 2002, who was there at her customary spot at the door but Nan to greet you with a smile. She was also very instrumental on the organizational side of 2 major yearly events, Hustle USA and the Lincoln Center Midsummer Night Swing Hustle Gala. One of my fondest memories was watching her win the amateur Theater Arts division at Hustle USA II. She was terrific. You’re already missed. R.I.P.
Bobby Morales

Hi Ron,
When I was first “getting my feet wet” learning to dance the Hustle, I regularly attended the Wednesday night Hustle party at Stepping Out with the same dance partner. When Nan collected our admission fees and stamped our hands, she also recorded our names. In order to give encouragement to us as she wrote our names down, she always would say to us “Fred and Ginger.”
Robert Rothman

Dear Ron,
I am very sad to hear that Nan has passed away. Our community is at a real loss for someone who gave so much of herself and her time because she loved hustle dancing. I did not know her on a personal level but I believe she made quite a considerable contribution to hustle dancing in NYC. Besides, David, Simone and DJ Nelson, I believe that a lot of the success of the Stepping Out parties in the last few years is also due to Nan’s selfless efforts. She would stay on top of me to make sure that I included all the hustle parties at Stepping Out in my email newsletters. Every week she would send out her email about the hustle parties there and she would include all of my parties and events. She has done her part to keep this dance we love thriving. I did not know she was ill and it’s difficult to believe she has passed away so suddenly. It helps to remind us that life is really short and we do not have time for all of this negativity and fighting within our community that I have been reading about on the Internet lately. Thank you and God bless you, Nan. We will miss you,
Sincerely,
Lori Brizzi

Swing’in Into Spring

This is the event with no evening competitions - Just social dancing. No waiting until Midnight or 1:00AM for the real social dancing to start. Event Highlights * Lots of Social Dancing, Lots of Workshops & a Little Bit of Competition, * No Evening Competitions – Social Dancing only* Beg/Novice & Inter/Adv. Workshop Tracks* Beg/Nov. Track suitable for Beg/Nov Dancers, those learning opposite part, For Instructors and dancers considering becoming instructors * Int/Adv Workshops in WCS & Hustle/Beg/Nov/Int in WCSHustle & Niteclub 2-Step* Social Dancing between all workshops, Practice & retain what you just learned * WCS Competitions - Jack’N'Jill - Newcomer, Nov, Int, Adv, - Strictly Swing - Nov/Int & Open Divisions* Don’t Miss any Workshops – Video Notebook available with all workshops & Competitions * Cash Prize for Winners in each competition. $79 Hotel rate includes Free Breakfast Buffet Sat & Sun Mornings. Swingin’ Into Spring Striking a balance between Workshops, Competition and Social Dancing. For Swingin’ Into Spring, there are currently 12 hours scheduled for workshops. Two at a time (24 Total). Workshops are set up so that the same instructor will teach at least two 1 hour workshops, sometimes 3, in succession. That way the instructor can take their time. There is a ½Hour social dance time between every workshop. One room is designated for Beg/Nov workshops that concentrate more on technique & variations of basic moves. These workshops are for newer dancers. (Especially recommended for instructors or those considering teaching). The Main Ballroom is dedicated to the more advanced workshops. The Inter/Adv. Workshops tend to be more “Move Orientated” … with less time spent on basic technique. The Jack-N-Jill is the epitome of social dance competition. West Coast Swing J&J Competitions for Newcomer, Nov, Inter, Adv, All Star Jack’N’Jill’s, and an Open Strictly Swing. They are all held in the afternoon. NO EVENING COMPETITIONS. We are a World Swing Dance Council Registry Event, YOUR POINTS COUNT !!!! - Social dancing starts after the evening workshops and goes to at least 3:00AM. SO … If you are more into social dancing and learning, but still like to compete in Jack’N’Jill’s … come check out the event. For more details visit - www.sis.djkenm.com

Time capsule

The year was 1978, “Superman” appeared in theaters and introduced the world to a shining new actor, the late Christopher Reeves. “Animal House,” displayed a satirical look at college fraternity life courtesy of the late John Belushi and, folks hid under their seats when Jason appeared in the thriller, “Halloween.” The Bee Gees were given a Grammy award as “Producers of the Year” and Barry Manilow had a huge hit with “Copacabana.” 30 years ago to this week, the popular week day talkie, “The Merv Griffin Show,” launched a two day promotion for the national release of the highly anticipated motion picture, “Thank God It’s Friday”. What “Saturday Night Fever” did for disco, the prior year, TGIF created the same impact and enthusiasm for hustle dancing. This landmark show featured a national dance contest (the test pilot for Dance Fever) flying couples in from all over the country to compete for first place honors. Singing sensation Donna Summer, premiered her hit song “Last Dance.” The Commodores appeared in the movie and sang their classic funk “Too Hot Ta Trot.” The popular television show earned its highest ratings of all time. After winning regional dance contests, couples flew to LA for the taping. Jose Gonzales & Angie represented Philadelphia, Buddy Schwimmer “the king of West Coast Swing” and (father of Benji Schwimmer) danced as well. But the floor belonged to Floyd Chisholm & Nellie Cotto from the big apple. They would display hustle at its best, adorned in a white tuxedo they performed magically, executing tricks and the famous roll down and slide across the floor, not to mention spinning her around his neck a few times. They were crowned the King & Queen of Disco. The dance world took notice as their dance style and tricks are still emulated today. The following year, Merv released his nationally syndicated show “Dance Fever” …which had huge viewership ratings. As years have gone by, Donna Summer has gone onto fame & fortune, The Commodores disbanded and Lionel Ritchie went on to a successful solo career. Merv Griffin passed away last year but, the music of the era and the hustle dance lives on today.

Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…..

April 28, Mon - NY - Dancesport - Legendary Hustle Mondays at Paul Pellicoro’s DanceSport, with DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman (last Monday each month) 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.

April 28, Mon - NY - “Slap and Tickle” at the Sin Sin Leopard Lounge, 85 Second Avenue, NYC with DJ’s Mickey Dulanto, Bobby Morales and Billy Bump. Join us for a night of Deep soulful grooves and Classics at one of NYC’s premiere House music lounges. Dance from 10pm - 4am. FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT!!

April 29, Tues - NY - IBBG, “The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party”, celebrating Gene Rombola’s Birthday. Lina will be bringing Gene’s favorite…. Cheesecake. 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

April 29, Tues - NY - HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:30 to 11:30 PM, $13 includes Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, salsa Lesson by Kelly Ficarra, prizes & dancing to a Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

April 29, Tues - Pa - Michael’s Cafe - the party continues, every Tuesday night to hustle, Swing & some Latin in between. DJ Mark spins all the tunes from the past to current dance. No cover charge and free parking. From 8:30 to 12:30AM. Street Road in Bensalem near the Philly Race Track/Casino. The party continues next Tuesday.

April 30, Wed - NY - LATIN Wednesday’s at CITY CAFÉ, With DJ Johnny V, spinning salsa, cha cha, Merengue, Bachata and a touch of classic hustle. Admission is $10. includes a complimentary drink, both floors are open with lots of dance space. 987 Stewart Ave, Garden City, 516-222-1421

Apr 30, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday at The Atrium, Rt. 130, Pennsauken, 6:30-7:30 - learn the language of WCS. The Sixes & The Eights! Week 4 of 6. 7:45-8:45 - Must know your 6 & 8 count basics. Ongoing classes. WESTIE WEDNESDAY Dance!!! 8:45-11:30 - $5. Social Dance with DJ Rob and the Del Val crew. Mostly WCS. Free parking. (FREE to those taking the Basic class at 6:30)

April 30, 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. 4/30: “2 for $15 Admission”: You & a NEW friend must show up together for this perk!

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, Loriann Greenhouse, Kelvin Roche, Derrick Allen, Lisa Nunziella, Louie & Maryann Rosa, Louie Orlando, Wendy & Wajih Dalal. www.hustleandsalsa.com

May 1, 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. SALSA 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 1, Thur - Pa - Vai Closed due to IHSC Competition: next Thurs “Hustle & WC Swing Weekly Social” @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: Weekly The Best of Hustle & West Coast Swing Social. Free w/ WC Swing lesson of the evening / $7.00 at the door. www.vaidance.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

May 2, Fri - NY - Pre Mother’s Day Extravaganza @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W 26 St - Simone Assboeck & David Padilla present, monthly Hustle Classics & Latin party, 9:30 till 2:00, DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning the best in Classics, Latin, Swing, along with Guest Salsa DJ Chilly Willy, $15/PP, $10 SO students, special performances, free buffet, open bar, free rose to the first 40 mothers.

May 2, Fri - PA - “Ballroom Extravaganza” (due to IHSC, no lesson - dance party only)@ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: For the Ballroom Dancer; DJ JR mixes Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Bolero, EC Swing/Jive, Quick Step: 8:30 PM dance party w/ refreshments. $12.00 at the door. Newsletter subscribers look in the newsletter for a $2.00 discount coupon

May 3, Sat - NY - Ultimate Dance Zone, presented by Mark Jamesa & Karen Lupo. Featuring a Cyinco De Mayo party. $100 door prize and a a 8:30pm -12:30 am at the Wantagh Jewish Center, great dance floor and show.
for more info @ www.mjames.org/zone.html

MAY 3, 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

May 4, Sun - NJ - Hustle with DJ Dennis 8 pm - 12 am 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

May 4, Sun – VA – Hustle/Disco Party every Sunday with Nino Torre at Club Q. Free Hustle beginner lesson at 6PM by Ron Marchal. Party 7PM to 10PM - FREE admission for everyone till 7:00pm. $5 after 7:00. Hustle & club classics mixed by Hustle dancer, DJ Nino Torre. Club Quisqueya, 6346 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 675-9213. Lots of parking. Just 4 blocks east of Chippenham Pkwy, (next to Roadway Inn). info Nino (718) 926-3704 http://nitemix.ws/DiscoSunday

May 4, Sun - PA - “Salsa Rendezvous” @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: DJ Victor Colon mixes Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachatta, Merengue, and more Salsa: starting with a 5:00 PM free lesson in Salsa: level 1&2 and a 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.

May 5, 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

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 9, Fri - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK V.F.W. 588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 8:00PM 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, $13, call Louis for info (516) 819 - 9016

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.Procedes go to the Rahab House, www.jozsefparragh.com/red_carpet_details

May 16, Fri - NJ - Central Jersey Dance Society presents a Jersey Jumpers
Swing Dance at Princeton High School, 151 Moore St., Princeton, ECS Lessons with Mike Davis & Donna Sy - Beg, 7:30pm, Inter. 8pm; Open Dancing with DJ Mike Davis 8:30pm-11:30pm. Open Dance with Lessons $11regular/$8 students with ID. www.centraljerseydance.org. 609-945-1883 or swing@jerseyjumpers.org.

May 17, Sat - NY - Disco Classic Dance Benefit, 6th Annual Ed Ryan Memorial Award at the City Nightclub in the Radisson Hotlel, One Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle. Live performance by First Choice (Doctor Love) With DJ’s Johnny Rocks and Bobby Morales, $40 donation P/P, 8:30PM, call 914-725-0011, email fevermusic@aol.com visit www.feverrecords.com

May 17, Sat - PA - “California Mix @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: DJ JR mixes Hustle & WC Swing w/ a splash of Salsa, Country 2 Step, Waltz, Night Club 2 & more Hustle & WCS: 7:30 free lesson in WC Swing: level 1&2 and an 8:30 PM dance party w/refreshments. $12.00 at the door. Newsletter subscribers look in the newsletter for a $2.00 discount coupon

May 18, Sun - NJ - Dancing With The Cherry Hill Stars, fund raiser for the Cherry Hill public schools at 7PM. Pro dancers include: Shannon Anderson, Ron Bess, Alex Husiak, Melissa Mercuri, Dara Patrusky, Adam Noar.16 couples, tickets are $10, at Cherry Hill East High School, for more info contact Eleanor Stofman, 856-874-9696. www.cherryhilleducationfoundation.com

May 18, Sun - NJ - 100% Pure Hustle with Johnny O 8 PM - 12 am, or whenever Johnny stops spinning - 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

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

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. DJs Nelson “Paradise” Roman and Franklin Ayala, Jose Solano, Bobbi Petri, Doug Hagwood, Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse, 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

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. Costs: $115 p/p by May 29, $135 at door. Hyatt Regency $99. room rate call (714) 750-1234 visit www.centralcoastswingdance.com ccsd@thegrid.net

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, contact Donna J. Boyle - Donnaboyledisco@aol.com, Joyce Szili - JoyceDancr@aol.com www.discoamerica.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 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 This is a Hustle weekend with more social dance time then any other event. Featureing Jack & jill competitions and more. More details coming soon. (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

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®