DanceTalk ® 6/9/08

Happy birthday wishes to Mona Walker, Ginny Carey, John Merisier, Robert Lawrence, Margaret Tuttle, Rick Barney and Shawn Brennan.

Marie Izzo has informed us that “Lydia Lee Aiello has lost her year-long battle with breast cancer. Lydia Lee worked for Dale Dance Studios along with Henry Dior for many years. Many of us worked with her, in the day, and have many fond memories. She was one of a kind, an original dance diva. She is survived by her son, his wife & her beloved grandchildren. In the end, she was a believer so she has gone to be with her Lord. She was a dear friend & will be missed by all who knew her”.

Dance professional Minnie Ruiz has relocated to San Diego, and is now teaching at Champion Ballroom Academy, (619) 291-7722. We wish her the best of luck.

June 20th, Friday, is the next amateur dance contest at Zachary’s in Long Island, NY, the home of the $1000. in cash and prizes contest.

It’s round two for Randy Jackson’s Battle of the Crews dance competition. The second season returns on June 19th, Thursday nights, 10PM, EST on MTV.

Summer sale now going on @ SoHo Dance. Purchase a 6 private lesson package & receive 1 FREE! Purchase the 10 private lesson package & receive 2 FREE or purchase the 20 private lesson package & receive 4 FREE! “Let’s Dance” presented by Summer on The Hudson @ Riverside Park! Join SoHo Dance for FREE lessons (in salsa, cha cha & hustle) and social dancing by the water. The resident DJ will be spinning the hottest salsa & dance music all evening long! June 15th, 22nd & 29th from 6:30-9PM. Enter the park @ 68th St. or 72nd St. & The Hudson River.

The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater at the West Side YMCA will host a theatrical dance performance of Luceafarul: The Legend of the Evening Star on Friday, June 13th & Saturday, June 14th at 8:00PM. It is a story about the ill-fated love between the Evening Star and a beautiful young princess. Willing to give up his immortality for the young girl, the Evening Star is forced to accept that his pure love cannot be sustained in the mortal world. The cast of performers are Eric Ortega, Raluca Georgiana, Patrick Murney & Terrence Montgomery. Tickets are $15 for adults and children and can be purchased at the West Side YMCA web site, www.ymcanyc.org/westside, by clicking on Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater, or by calling 212-352-3101 or 866-811-4111

FREE group class @ Club H Fitness on June 28th 5-6 pm! This will be a FREE 1 hour class overviewing salsa, cha cha & morengue and will be held @ The Club H Fitness Murray Hill location (222 E. 34th St.). SoHo Dance T-shirts & Tanks now on sale! Only $25/each…be cool & move hot this summer Hip Hop classes now being held on Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30. Special class price, only $15!

Julianne Hough, two time winner of Dancing with the Stars has a bigger passion then dancing. Her self-titled album, sold 67,000 copies in its first week. She will hit the road as the opening act for Brad Paisley’s 42-date tour. Bye Bye DWTS

Wanted: NY casting director looking for a man approximately 24-34; Ht: 5′11-6′2 for an upcoming shoot for NY Magazine. Shoot dates are June 12, 13 15. They will need all 3 days. It will be one guy (ballroom dancer) and a female model. The Man must know how to dance and lead. Please contact David at davidmilo@aol.com.

After a 2 year romance that began on Dancing With the Stars, Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff are no longer an item. Karina states that they are both too busy, focused on their own careers.

The hot new dance club at the Jersey shore, check out Boogie Nights at Resorts Casino, 1133 on the Boardwalk. A tribute to the music, fashions of the disco era: roller girls and disco balls. A gimmicky fun night…but not a hustle dancers paradise.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by Discoamerica, celebrating 10 years of dance perfection. Read all about it below www.discoamerica.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

Disco America 2008
There’s nothing like a party especially when your celebrating a rich dance history. Disco America kicks off the July 4th holiday weekend with a big bang… a 10 year anniversary. Lets return to where it all started, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Donna Boyle and Joyce Szilli bring back the fun that has made Disco America the longest running hustle dance competition to date. This is a credit to the hard work and commitment from the organizers, staff and attendees. This length of time is the exponential indicator of a great, successful event. We are less then a month away, so hurry and book your room now. The deadline to lock in the low room rate of only $115.00 per night has been extended till June 13th. www.discoamerica.com Just added a Professional Classic Division which will be held on Friday night right after the Amateur Classic Division at 8:45PM. The Crown Plaza Valley Forge hotel is conveniently located adjacent to the King Of Prussia mall, 2nd largest in the country and with some of the finest dining and shopping facilities seen anywhere. Discoamerica takes place from July 4 to the 6th. The weekend of social dancing, competitions, dinner show (choreographed by Arte Philips), exhibitions, fresh DJs, vendors, and the friendly dancers that has been the trademark of Discoamerica. Everyone will be there. How about you? Joyce Szilli is bring the DC dancers, David Padilla is bringing a bus load of the NY dancers. Join the Philly dance family as folks from all over the East coast team up. We welcome the incredible dance staff: Donna Boyle, Brian Gallagher, Raye Avery, Silvana Gallagher, Irene Griffin, Diane Nardone, Wendy & Wajih Dalal, Ron Bess, Elizabeth Darchi, Joe Kerner, Louis Orlando, Arte Phillips & Joyce Szili, Roberto Pagan, Lori Anne Greenhouse, Jameson Kilburn, Billy Marti, Danny McGee, Kelvin Roche, Hazel & Tybaldt Ulrich. Thru out the weekend there will be professional dance hosts for your dancing pleasure…lots of people to dance with and many surprises. The DJ’s will keep you dancing all day and night under the careful direction of Steve Neeren, Bobby Morales, Mark Sakowski. It will be a Saturday night Fever with more fireworks then ever. The dinner takes place from 7:30pm - 9PM followed by IHDA Awards at 900PM. Then at 9:30pm the Professional Dance Off. Then sit back and enjoy the Show at 9:45PM. There will be social dancing in between, then at 11:00PM a Professional 3 Dance Competition followed by Professional Exhibition at 11:15PM. It only comes once a year…don’t miss out on the event that everyone will be talking about. Visit www.Discoamerica.com contact Donna J. Boyle - Donnaboyledisco@aol.com, Joyce Szili - JoyceDancr@aol.com www.discoamerica.com

So You Think You Can Judge
“So You Think You Can Dance” is the dancers dance show. Raw, nitty gritty talent. Some pristine & polished while some still neglected, in need of tender loving care. But without question, captivating and always edgy. As the show now moves to the Las Vegas beat, lets take a look at the qualifications of the judging panel. Hmm, Do these dance “interviewers” have the credentials to know the difference between a pop, jete, sweep or pirouette? The scope of the audition’s is large & varying. Here is a peek:

Head judge, Nigel Lythgoe, the Simon Cowl of SYTYCD. Well, besides being the producer of “American Idol” for the last seven seasons (probably has a 8 digit income) Nigel is the current president of 19 television. He has been on the art/entertainment side of the business for years and is one of Britain’s most respected TV talents. Nigel Co-created SYTYCD. He also produces a number of successful television shows including the “Next Great American band”. He has a great eye for talent and knows what looks good on TV.

Mary Murphy, CEO of the “hot tamale train,” will be seen in a featured role in the upcoming thriller “Killer Movie,” She has accumulated a long list of stars that she has trained including Julia Roberts, Mary Steenburgen, Donnie Wahlberg and Dennis Quaid. Mary is in great demand as a judge at major ballroom dance competitions across the U.S., including The Holiday Dance Classic in Las Vegas. Mary was a US Nine Dance Champion some 10 years ago. She currently lives in San Diego, CA, where she is a world-class instructor and has her Champion Ballroom Academy.

Napoleon & Tabitha D’Umo, husband and wife choreographers have contributed their choreography and dancing talents to every genre of entertainment. Their careers began in Las Vegas, directing & choreographing numerous shows for casinos and companies such as NIKE, Levi’s and MAC. Since then, the duo has choreographed and/or performed with recording artists such as: Céline Dion, Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, Toni Braxton, Timbaland & Destiny’s Child. Their assistant director credits for music tours for artists include Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera and the current Kanye West tour. They can be found in Hollywood teaching at the Edge Performing Arts Center and Millennium Dance Complex, as well on the road with “Jump” and “Monsters of Hip Hop” dance conventions. Tabitha is from New Jersey, and Napoleon is from California. They both currently live in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Dan Karaty hails from Wyckoff, NJ, born into a family of dancers, his parents both performed on Broadway. Dan attended NYU College and appeared in the Broadway musical Footloose. He then danced on tour with Britney Spears in the 90’s. His quick recognition sprouted him to choreography for the stars and their tours including, Jessica Simpson, N’Sync, Justin Timberlake, Kyle Minogue, Usher. Dan not only shares the judges seat on SYTYCD but also splits his time choreographing many of the couples routines and group numbers. Dan resides in The Big Apple.

Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…
June 9, 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.

June 10, 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, HUSTLE Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

June 11, Wed - Pa - Michael’s Cafe, now on Wednesdays, spread the word, same great music and dancing. (the club is closed on Tuesdays) the best in hustle, Swing and Latin in between. Guest DJ Michael Gormley spins the tunes from 8:30 till midnight 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.

June 11, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday! mostly WCS with a little Shag, NC2 and Country 2. $5. Free parking. Snacks. Atrium, Pennsauken, NJ. www.robandsheiladance.com

June 11, 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 “Munchie Night”: Snacks Galore!!!

June 12, 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, Admission $14, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. THIS EVENT RUNS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!

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

Jun 13, Fri - NJ - Got Swing? + Hustle Mix = Double Shot Friday! WCS lesson and dancing in one room, Hustle Mix lesson and dancing one room. A MOST EXCELLENT dance in the Del Val area! $12 per person. Free parking! www.robandsheiladance.com

June 13, Fri - Pa – Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lessons at 7:30 pm & 8:15 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight - DJ Carol Coffinger. $10. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

June 13, 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

JUNE 14, Sat-NYC Lori Brizzi’s Millennium Hustle’s “SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL” and 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

June 14, Sat - Pa - Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464, Lessons at 7:30 pm & 8:15 pm with John & Kathy Augustine, dance 9 pm - midnight with DJ Philip Spinka, $10. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

June 15, 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

June 15, Sun - Pa - Summer Dance Party, once a month In Hollies Lounge @ The Holiday Inn, Fort Washington. Dance with DJ Donna Boyle playing disco, swing, ballroom, Latin & line dancing. 7:30 DANCE LESSON Includes complimentary food 7:00 - 8:00 , free parking: cost $10. only $5 with a copy of this e mail if you arrive by 8PM. Recommended for ages 40 and UP, 432 Pennsylvania Ave. Fort Washington www.social45.com

June 15, Sun- VA–Hustle/Salsa Party every Sunday with Nino Torre at Club Q. Free beg. Hustle lesson by native NYer David Louie at 6:15pm. Music at 7:00p-10p, free admission til 7:00p $5 after 7 Hustle, club classics & Salsa mixed by host DJ Nino Torre. Club Quisqueya, 6346 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, (804) 675-9213. info call: Nino (718) 926-3704 or visit: http://nitemix.ws/DiscoSunday

June 17, 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, HUSTLE Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

June 18, 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.

June 18, Wed - NJ - Westie Wednesday! mostly WCS with a little Shag, NC2 and Country 2. JACK & JILL contest tonight! No entry fee - prizes! $5. Free parking. Snacks. Atrium, Pennsauken, NJ. www.robandsheiladance.com

June 20, Fri. – Swing Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, Beginner Jitterbug Lesson at 8 pm, New Moves at 8:45 pm, dance 9-midnite Lindy Hop, Balboa, ECS, Shag, Charleston, and more. DJ. $10. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

June 20, Fri - NJ - The Watermelon Dance! The Del Val Shag & Swing Club’s monthly dance. Rob & Sheila teach NC2 at this one. Mostly Shag and WCS but we’ll add in a little NC2 here. $8 members; $11 non members. Everyone welcome. FREE parking. www.delvalshag.org

June 21, 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 NELSON ‘Paradise’ ROMAN-Hustle, DJ FRANKLIN AYALA-Latin, DJ MARK-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

June 21, Sat - PA - “California Mix @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown: DJ JR mixes Hustle & WCS w/ a splash of Salsa, Country 2 Step, Waltz, Night Club Two & more Hustle and WC Swing: starting with a 7:30 Free Country 2-Step Lesson and an 8:30 PM dance party w/refreshments. Every 3rd Sat) $12.00 at the door.

June 21, Sat - Pa - Televised Live Music Event at Sunnybrook Ballroom, Pottstown, PA 19464, lesson at 8 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight with the great live music of the Slicked Up Nines, $15. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

June 21, Sat - Pa - Carousel Ballroom Dance at Swingkat, Ballroom on High; 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, Lessons at 7:30 pm & 8:15 pm, dance 9 pm - midnight - Instructor & DJ Carlos Maldonado. $10. More info available at 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com

June 22, Sun - NY - BALLROOM, LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS, at DEER PARK V.F.W.
588 Long Island Ave. Deer Park, LI, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:00PM to 11:00PM, Coffee, Tea, Cake, Fruit & Veg.Platter! 40 Min. Dance Lesson at 7:00w/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

June 24, Tues - NY-LIDANCE 8th Anniversary Party at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, Only $10 includes Showcase Performance, Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, HUSTLE Lesson by JOSE BOLIVAR, door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

June 25, Wed - NJ - - Westie Wednesday! mostly WCS with a little Shag, NC2 and Country 2. $5. Free parking. Snacks. Atrium, Pennsauken, NJ. www.robandsheiladance.com

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

June 28, Sat - NJ - Highland Park Ballroom-Latin Dance Social with 2 hour latin workhop taugh by Dany Joshua, Hosted by Marc Liebeskind, Bachata 5:00 to 6:00 pm, ChaCha 6:10 to 7:10 pm, Ballroom–Latin Dance Social 7:30 to 11:30pm, $10 – Workshop or Social, $15 - for both , IM Gallery, 233 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, http://hpds.webhop.org/IMGallery.htm Marc 201-320-9176, hpds@optonline.net

June 28, Sat. - NJ - Do the Hustle with Nelson “Paradise” Roman 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 ttp://www.starlightdanceusa.com

JUNE 28, Sat - NY Lori Brizzi’s Millennium Hustle party at the TAJ LOUNGE, 5pm-10pm. Celebrate June birthdays, Franklin Ayala & Lori Brizzi. The club has been renovated. Performances, Hustle DJ Herb Martin, Salsa DJ Franklin Ayala, 5 hrs of Hustle & Salsa dancing. Only $10. 48 W. 21st St. bet 5th/6th Aves. www.tajlounge.com or call lori at 516 728-6101 or email loribrizzi@aol.com for more info

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

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, 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

July 11, Fri - NJ -Dancing at the Crossroads 7:30 Open dancing begins at 9 until Midnight, hustle Lesson 8–9p w/Diane Nardone, Exhibition 9:15–9:30 @Sheraton Mahwah hotel Grand Ballroom, 1 International Blvd., Route 17 No. Mahwah, DJ spinsHustle, WCS, Salsa, Cash Bar, Light Refreshments, Advance tickets $20.00, At door $22.00 Call 201 684 6792 or mail William.adamo@ihrco.com or catchthelight@hotmail.com

July 12, Sat - NJ - American Dance Wheels Performance, Ocean County Library welcomes you to a free performance,demonstration and discussion of wheelchair ballroom dancing with a mini-lesson at 3:00 pm at Toms River South High School. Presented by the first & current United States Wheelchair Dancesport competition champions Melinda Kremer & Ray Leight. Free and open to the public. 55 Hyers Street in Toms River, NJ 08753, www.americandancewheels.org

Miami Dance Magic July 17 - 20, Miami Hyatt Regency Hosted by Debbie Lynn, first annual event. West Coast Swing, Hustle & Salsa. Triple-Threat comp, Showtime Contest, WCS & Hustle Strictly, Pro/Am and Jack & Jill’s. Skippy Blair Intensive. Workshops & continual social dancing. Two ballrooms. Debra Lynn (954) 270-0232 email-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 & 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!

Aug 8, 9 & 10-Mario “Swing Daddy” visits Del Val area! Rob & Sheila Dance bring Mario in for workshops and Got Swing? More info coming soon. Save the DATE!! Rob and Sheila Rob: 609-519-0793 or 856- 858-6753 Sheila:bpurkey@yahoo.com Rob:djrob01@comcast.net www.robandsheiladance.com

Grand Pacific Dance Championships, Aug 14-18, 2008 San Jose CA. A new dance event hosted by Billy Fajardo, Raul Ante & Debra Hampton. The Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, Rooms will be available at the rate of $105.00 p/nite. Reservations accepted starting this May 18th. phone 408-453-4000, fax 408-437-2898 toll free 1-800-222-TREE www.doubletreesanjose.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. Featuring Jack & Jill competitions and more at the Hilton. 1800Hilton, 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 w/ instructors Ramiro Gonzalez, John Lindo, Mary Ann Nunez, Sylvia Sykes, Charlie Womble & Jackie McGee. www.HudsonSwingAffair.com 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 & DJ, 3 cocktail parties, 3 formal balls, dance workshops with championship instructors & demonstrations. Rates start $1,499pp 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 Halloween weekend. Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing & DJ Challenge, plus a pro-show/Exhibition, Friday night Pizza Party & 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

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 & stops in Volos, Greece – Dikili, Istanbul, & Kusadasi Turkey, Port Said & Alexandria Egypt-Valetta in Malta-Messina Naples & ending in Rome, Italy. From $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