Dance Talk ® 8/4/08

Happy birthday wishes to Marie Izzo, Keith Gussoni, Paul Meringola, Lana May, Luis Rosa, Tony Tanelli, Lauren Gleason, Hae Zang, Sandy Horne and Brandon Bess.

Our heart felt condolences go out to Elise Alvarado on the loss of her mother. Please keep Elisa & her family in your thoughts and prayers.

He’s a daddy, DJ Noel Colon has a baby girl Lucy she was born last week, she weighs 8lb 10oz. Congratulations to Noel and Miriam.

In 1972, this DJ/dancer hustled over to the Joe Franklin TV show to audition along with dance pioneer Jeff Shelley. Enjoy below, the Spotlight feature which covers her illustrious career from the past to present.

Dance Champion Tiffany Brown has become engaged to be married. We wish her and Rob only the best for their future together.

Looking for the best new dance music, here is the CD for you. DJ Fancy has his summer compilation, with the newest dance songs, all on one CD. For only $15.00 (includes shipping) your get remixes including “Closer”, “When I Grow Up”, “Leavin”, “Pocketful Of Sunshine”, “Break The Dawn”, “Fall”, “Damaged” and many others. Write to DJ Fancy at sparda3636@yahoo.com to order.

Great images from Susan Hiser and Danielle Odhner’s birthday parties are now posted, courtesy of Fred, Visit http://whatsnew.fredf.fotki.com/

A dance benefit is being planned to benefit the Rockland County Hospice. A one day event combining open dancing, group lessons, dance show & competitions. Needed: Dancers to perform, Competitors, Judges, MC’s, DJ’s…the tentative date is October 19, 2008. Contact catchthelight@hotmail.com

The Hustle Hall Of Fame has added lots of new photos and members. You can nominated new dancers as well. Visit the site at www.hustlehalloffame.com

Congratulations to Debra Lynn on her first Miami Dance Magic event. Here are the winners of the triple threat that took place. 1st Shay Dixon & Michelle Dixon, 2nd Nino DiGiulio & Dawn Lara, 3rd Michael Kielbasa & Jennifer Lyons, 4th Keith & Celeste Gussoni, 5th Aaron Frier & Vanessa Sampson. Save the date for next year, July 16-19th, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Miami.

This past weekend Mark & Karen (www.UltimateDanceZone.com) celebrated their 7th Year of running dances on Long Island. It was an energetic, packed & exciting evening. The show starred Argentine Specialists Ana & Diego, then the crowd was entertained with comedy, magic & a Salsa Shine Routine by Mark & Karen and Ana & Diego. Their next event will be Aug 10, Karen’s Awesome Ladies Styling in Farmingdale - www.mjames.org/awesomestyle.html - Mark & Karen want to thank all their supporters for the last seven years.

Philadelphia Magazine named the Society Hill Dance Academy their “2008 Best of Philly” winner for Best Ballroom Dance Lessons. Congratz to Shana and her staff.

This weeks edition of DanceTalk is sponsored by the NY Hustle Congress taking place Labor day weekend, read all the details below. www.nyhustlecongress.com

Make it a great week,
Ron

Spotlight - Jenny Costa
Music has been referred to as the universal language. The right song can touch your inner soul, regardless of your age, sex or socioeconomic background. Music can raise your spirits and bring hope to a potential plight. Jenny Costa could relate to all these situations, music is her life. When Jenny turned 11 years old, she experienced a fascinating new dance. She was captivated. For the past few years she had been studying classical dances-tap, ballet and jazz, but this was different. Jenny Costa really connected with the music and partner dancing, this was the hustle. “Gerry taught me some basic steps and I picked up the rest by watching people dance” explains Jenny. Still a preteen, Jenny developed a deep rooted connection for the hustle as well as the music that moved her. The youngest of four girls, Jenny was born and raised in New York City. Her father was an orchestra musician which had a profound impact on her fascination with music. At this young age, this ambitious young lady became an avid collector of vinyl records, which included Latin, disco and R&B classics. Like most kids her age, she began to attend teen, church and school dances, to practice her new found love, the hustle. “Gerry and her partner were awesome. That’s how I learned by watching her and her partner practice at my friend’s house,” recalls Jenny. As the dance bug continued to grow internally, so did her love for the music all around her. By the age of just 12, Jenny was already DJing. She was so enriched by the sound that she was compelled to express her love by playing and mixing the music. She understood that selecting the right song could make or brake that pinnacle point in a movie, that romantic moment or a critical dance routine. At the time, very few women embraced DJing or were able to break thru this male dominated craft. All along, she continued to develop her dance skills and seek out dance partners. “My hustle dance partner, Henry was about 6 feet tall and could do one arm lifts with me, holding me straight over his head”, explains Jenny. Their dancing went beyond the traditional steps and patterns, they would execute difficult moves like death drops, dips and various types of sweeps. “My dance partner Eddie was my Latin dance partner. Along with my friend Sandy, we performed dance routines for a Latin band back in the late seventies”, shares Jenny. With her partner Eddie, they won many dance competitions, including a round trip to Puerto Rico. All along, Jenny was living a multi faceted life, channeling her artistic energy not only for dancing but for “spinning” the music. She was already making a name for herself and was highly regarded for both her dancing and DJing skills. Jenny was popping up on everyones radar. At just 16 years old, with such tenacity, Jenny mixed music for the original WKTU FM radio station in New York City. Simultaneously, she was being recruited to teach all types of ballroom dancing. Jeff and Jack Shelley approached her at a club in Queens, NY, after she had won a big hustle contest. The Shelley brothers were innovators and the originators of the first chain of dance studios dedicated to teaching the hustle. “They had asked me if I would be interested in helping them break down the hustle so they could teach it at their studio in Queens,” details Jenny, ” in exchange they would teach me ballroom so I could teach that as well.” Under the direction of the popular Shelly brothers, Jenny began teaching at Dale Dance Studios, The Metropolitan Dance Club, that was located at 87-20 Parsons Blvd. in Jamaica, NY and at the New York Hustle Studio, that was located on Roosevelt Ave. in Flushing. She was able to take multi tasking to a new level, as she attended school full time and managed dual careers, all at once. ” It was a win win situation until I started DJing which conflicted with my dancing, I had to eventually bow out of dancing for my DJ career” explains Jenny. “I must admit, dancing was always my first love, but the love of seeing so many dance to the music that I mixed together was so much more gratifying for me”, shares Jenny. Jenny made a critical decision to hang up her dance shoes and take a position behind the scenes as opposed to being front and center dancing. With such a diverse love of music, Jenny has amassed a wide spectrum of collectibles in all forms of music including her favorite artists: Andre Bocelli, James Brown, P. Diddy, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston and the late - Barry White. “I always felt that dancing gave me the edge in DJing because I could always feel myself out on the dance floor and know what music and mixes made me want to dance”, explains Jenny. There at their beginning, Jenny has received platinum albums for her help as a billboard reporter in promoting artists such as Madonna, Jody Watley and Expose. Jenny’s hard work and ultimate success has made her a well sought after DJ/mixologist. Her career has given her the opportunity to meet some of the most influential people in the field of entertainment as well as work in Europe, the Caribbean and various states through out the USA. Today, Jenny still adores the music that she grew up with as well as salsa. She still is in love with her craft, and has been working since 1997 at the number one radio station in the country, WKTU in NYC. Her dedication and talent has not gone by unnoticed as she recently made radio industry history by becoming the first ever to win the New York Metro A.I.R. Award for Best Mix Show DJ. New York Governor George Pataki and Sean Puffy Combs were among the honored presenters and guest speakers at the awards dinner. She was commissioned by WKTU to do a midnight mix of current dance music on Diane Prior’s “Ladies On the Turntable’s Show”, along with the Saturday Night Dance Factory, Midday Mix shows along with special event mix shows. Jenny can also be heard on Satellite radio, XM Chrome. As a young girl growing up in NY, Jenny became entranced in the hustle. She went on to excel in the dance and would later teach others. Today, she continues to share her passion for dancing and the music that inspires us all. She will be the featured DJ at the 2008 NY Hustle Congress hosted by Lori Brizzi this Labor Day weekend.

New York Hustle Congress 2008
Get ready New York, its the end of the summer dance spectacular. This is the third leg of the triple crown of hustle, this is the New York Hustle Congress. One of the premier dance competitions returns to the birth place of the hustle, NYC. Your host, Lori Brizzi, says Good - bye to summer in grand tradition. The Congress kicks off August 28 - Sept 1st, and will feature a Saturday night party like you’ve never seen. Headlined by the incomparable Grammy nominated singing group, the Trammps, it will be twice as nice, as Lori has the number one Female DJ in the country on board. Mega Super Mixer DJ Jenny Costa is this years special DJ. Direct from radio station WKTU, Jenny will be playing the hottest classics and fresh tunes as well. The event will also feature West Coast Swing, along with Competitions in Pro-AM Hustle, Latin, WCS, Amateur & Pro Strictly Swing, Just Hustle, Classic Hustle, Theater Arts Hustle and Jack and Jills. Lori is no stranger to hustle dancing. With years of teaching, competing and performing, Lori hosts some of the biggest dance parties in the tri state area. Her “Hustle Millennium” dance socials are legendary. Lori is having the year of her life as she was voted, by thousands of DanceTalk readers, “Person Of The Year” and was just honored with the prestigious “Christopher M. Nardone Award” (for her spirit and caring) at this years World Hustle Dance Championships. Lori continues to make things happen as she has assembled a weekend of non stop dancing. The Saturday night party features the artists that had the hit song from “Saturday Night Fever.” The Trammps bring the Philly sound to NY, featuring Earl Young. They will be performing their hits. Their discography is endless, with some of the finest dance songs include, ” Zing Goes the Strings of My Heart,” ” Disco Party,” “Where the Happy People Go,” their monster hit from 1977 - “Disco Inferno,” “Love Epidemic,” “Hold Back the Night,” “The Night the Lights Went Out”…You don’t want to miss this. The 4th annual Hustle Congress brings dancers from all over the country together for the Labor weekend. Say good bye to summer as we dance the nights away. There will be an exciting Salsa party w/ DJ Henry Knowles. Terrific workshops, social dancing & competitions with a great staff: Arte Phillips, Henry Knowles, Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow, Bobbi Petri, Brian Gallagher, Derrick Allen, Diane Nardone, Donna Boyle, Donna DeSimone, Eddie Simon, Erik Novoa, Jenny Costa, Hazel & Tybaldt Ulrich, Jeff Sandler, Kim Vanaman, Lisa Nunziella, Lisa & Christopher Joe Schaupp, Loriann Greenhouse, Billy Marti, Mark James & Karen Lupo, Jami Josephson, Joyce Szilli, Paul Pellicoro, Robert Vance, Silvana Gallagher, Bobby Morales, Nelson “Paradise” Roman, Kelvin Roche, Ron Bess, Johnny O, Raul Santiago, Sergia Anderson, Robert Vance, Maria Torres, Herb Martin, NY Hilton Hotel 1335 Avenue of the America (1-800Hiltons). Don’t miss this exciting weekend of dance. For all details, staff & more, visit www.nyhustlecongress.com or contact Lori (516)728-6101 email Loribrizzi@aol.com www.nyhustlecongress.com

Auditions, Competitions, Socials, Cruises & More…
Aug 1, 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.

Aug 5, Tues - NY - HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant/Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, $14 includes Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, CHA CHA Lesson by ABIGAIL DAVILA , door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

Aug 5, Tues - NY - IBBG (DJ’s International Buffet) celebrating Luis Rosa’s birthday, Mary will be bringing Cake. Happy Birthdays to Barry S, Mia, Armando, Joanne D, Gina, Paul & Nicky. There will be a 50/50 Raffle, door prizes. “The Original Tuesday Night Hustle Party”. DJ Chris playing the best of old & new Hustle with a dash of Latin & WCS hosted by Doreen IBBG1100 Stewart Ave. Garden City Exit M3W off Meadowbrook Pkwy 9 PM. Admission $8

Aug 6, Wed - Pa - Michael’s Cafe, The hot spot every Wednesday night for the best in Hustle, Swing and Latin in Between. DJ Mark plays classic and hot new club music from 8:30PM till 12:30AM, Never a cover charge and free parking. Come join the fun. Street Road in Bensalem

Aug 6, Wed - NY - “HUSTLEJAM” @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St.: Join your hostess Simone Assboeck for a WEEKLY Hustle & Latin party, 9:30pm til 12:45am, DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman spinning the best in hustle & latin $9/PP; $5 for SO Students - Tonight’s Special is “Lucky Draw” Everyone has a chance to win perks!

Aug 7, 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!

Aug 8, 9 & 10 - Mario “Swing Daddy” Robau visits the Del Val area! Rob and Sheila bring Mario Robau in for workshops and for Got Swing? Register now for workshops, don’t be left out. 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

Aug 8, Fri - Pa - Ballroom Extravaganza @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, www.vaidance.com. The best of Ballroom and Latin music from contemporary to classic; Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Tango, EC Swing, and more. 7:30 PM begins the free Lesson w/ Silvana and an 8:30 Dance Party. Refreshments are included. $12.00 at the door.

Aug 8, 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. FOXTROT 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

Aug 8, Fri - NJ Salsa/Hustle night,9PM-1AM, hosted by Eduardo Costa w/CostasMusicEntertainment w/the Atomic Salsa band. Hustle music by DJ MC Mona Lisa Restaurant, 157 East Westfield Ave Roselle Park, Info call Eduardo (908) 416-6184. Free admission before 9PM or w/dinner. $10 after 9PM.

Aug 8, Fri - NY Friday Night Fever Extravaganza @ Stepping Out Studios, 37 W 26 St, 9:30pm till 2:00am “HOT NIGHTS OF SUMMER” Put on your dancing shoes & hustle to the hot music of Donna Summer Simone Assboeck presents the once-a-month Old School Dance party featuring ONE ROOM for Classic Hustle w/ DJ Nelson “Paradise” Roman & ONE ROOM for Salsa with DJ Chilly Willy, $15/PP, $10 SO students, special performances, FREE buffet, and open bar!

Aug 8, Fri - FL Swing Dance A Little Lindy Plus! Dance Lindy Hop, East Coast, West Coast, & Blues w/ Cindy. Dance Lesson at 8:00 to 9:00 PM. Social Dance from 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

Aug 9, Sat - NYC - Lori Brizzi’s Millennium Hustle’s “SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL”. 3 DJ’s, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ JOHNNY O-Hustle, DJ JEFF-Latin, DJ PETER-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

Aug 12, Tues NY HOT LATIN, WCS & HUSTLE TUESDAYS at CLUB 56 (56th Fighter Group Restaurant Lounge, Rt. 110 at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, 7:00 to 11:00 PM, $14 includes Hot & Cold Buffet Dinner, free water, CHA CHA Lesson by ABIGAIL DAVILA , door prizes & dancing to a Salsa, Latin, WC Swing & Hustle Dance Mix by DJ Cody. (631) 744-7777 www.LIDance.org

Grand Pacific Dance Championships, AUG 14-18, 2008 San Jose California. A new dance event hosted by Billy Fajardo, Raul Ante and Debra Hampton. Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, Rooms available for $105.00 p/night. Reservations accepted now ph 408-453-4000, fx 408-437-2898 toll free 1-800-222-TREE www.doubletreesanjose.com http://grandpacificdance.com/

Aug 15, Fri - NJ - Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance, Unitarian Universalist, Cong, of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, Beg. Lindy Hop lesson with Donna Reinhart 7:30PM ; Inter. Lindy Hop lesson at 8PM. Open dancing to swing & lindy music by dj’s Brandon & Glen 8:30-11:30 p.m. $12 , $8 student with ID. www.centraljerseydance.org jerseyjumpers@centraljerseydance.org 609-945-1883.

Aug 16, Sat NJ Dance At The Ranch, A great mix of Hustle, WCS, Latin & Salsa, 7:30p.m. to 1:30 a.m, Spinning W Ranch (Wendy Lippincott) N.J. Food as well as wine and mixers will be available. R.S.V.P.’s and directions: spinningw@aol.com $15.00 donation 266 Hartford Rd. Medford,

Aug 16, Sat - Pa - California Mix @ Vai Dance Studio, 801 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA, www.vaidance.com. It’s the night for Hustle & WC Swing w/ a splash of Country 2-Step, Salsa, Cha Cha, and more. The most contemporary mix w/ a classic twist. Don’t miss out on this one! 7:30 Free Lesson w/Silvana & an 8:30 Dance Party. Refreshments included. $12.00 at the door.

Aug 16, Sat - NJ - New Year’s in August at the Nash Dancenter, 8:00-9:00Pm lesson, Dancing 9:00-1:00AM, Ballroom/Latin Mix & Lesson w/ Brian Nash, California Mix & WCS Lesson w/ John Festa, Hustle Lesson w/ Arte Phillips, Hustle Mix by Bobby Morales, dancing in all rooms! Tickets: $20 in advance/$30 event day 10-12 Emery Ave.Randolph, 973-328-7979 www.nashdancenter.com

Aug 16, Sat NYC Lori Brizzi’s Millennium Hustle’s “SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL”. 3 DJ’s, 3 Rooms for dancing. DJ NELSON ‘Paradise’ ROMAN-Hustle, DJ FRANKLIN AYALA-Latin, DJ MARK-Ballroom Tango, Swing $15 incl.s 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

Aug 17, Sun NJ 100 % HUSTLE w/ DJ Johnny O Starlight Ballroom, 9 PM-1 am, EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $8 before 10 PM, GIVEAWAYS: party passes, CDs, dance classes & much more. 11 PM - New music set w/ DJ Johnny O at 7 High Street, Nutley NJ 07110 973.235.9835 only 10 minutes from Lincoln Tunnel

Aug 17, 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 8:00 w/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

Aug 21, Thurs NY LATIN, HUSTLE, WCS at MIRELLE’S, 4 year anniversary, 2 great shows Billy Fajardo & Katie Marlow & Kelvin Roche & Lori Ann Greenhouse, 170 Post Ave, Westbury, Long Island, Presented by LOUIS DEL PRETE, 7:30PM to 12:30PM(Extra Hour) Great Hot Buffet, 45 Min. HUSTLE Dance Lesson starting at 7:30w/Louis. State of the art sound system, Air Conditioned, Door Prizes, Cash Bar Available, Admission $15, call Louis (516) 819 - 9016. Don’t miss it.

Aug 23, Sat - VA - The All White Moonlight Salsa Boat Ride. Nino Torre & NiteMix Prod. presents 2nd annual floating Salsa party, The EAGLE of the James River. 3101 Wharf Street By Main St. Landing, 9:00pm to Midnight with two levels for dancing & socializing, Advance ticket’s $35 pp until Aug 2nd, $40 after. (free Hot Buffet & free After Party in downtown Shockoe Bottom) Call: Nino 718-926-3704
21 with ID to Drink alcohol. http://www.NiteMix.ws/SalsaBoatride

New York Hustle Congress Aug 28 - Sept 1, 2008 The 4th Annual hustle event in NYC. Hosted by Lori Brizzi This is a Hustle weekend w/ more social dance time than any event. Featuring the incomparable Trampps performing live, DJ Jenny Costa, Jack & Jill comps & more at the Hilton. 1800Hilton, mention SAL before rooms sell out (516) 728-6101 Loribrizzi@aol.com www.nyhustlecongress.com

Hudson Swing Affair Aug 29-Sept 1, 2008 Hyatt Regency, Jersey City on the Hudson, presented by John Festa. WCS Social Dance Event w/ Robert Royston, Ramiro Gonzalez, John Lindo, Mary Ann Nunez, Sylvia Sykes, Charlie Womble & Jackie McGee www.HudsonSwingAffair.com or 212 779-2700

Swing Niagara Dance Championships September 12-14, Adam’s Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo, NY 14202 (800)444-2326 Special rate $110 p/night, Confirmed Staff:Mario Robau Jr, Angel & Debbie Figueroa, Mary Ann Nunez, Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox, Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake, Arjay Centeno & Melissa Rutz, Bill Cameron, Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep, Fred & Tina Price, Larry & Heidi Mongeau, Marc Levetin & Stephanie Brown, Lindsay Edgerton, Julie Epplett, Mike & Inge Evans, Antoinette Giancursio, Alysia Bonvino, Barb & Joe Tomasulo, www.swingniagara.com

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 details & registration information visit: www.Swingcitychicago.com

Mediterranean Dance Cruise, Nov 17th- 9th 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 & 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 Jan 25-Feb 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/

Goldcoast Dance Cruise - February 1- 7, 2009 Goldcoast Ballroom hosts a 6 night exotic Western Caribbean fantasy, dancing under spotlights, sunlight, moonlight and the stars. Sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. The Independence has an arena with a 3,000 sq.ft. dance floor. Fares start at $687 p/p plus taxes & this includes hallmark dance classes, dance socials, entertainment. Last 3 cruises sold out early, please call: 754-246-2874 or visit: www.GoldcoastDanceCruise.com.

Hustle & Salsa Dance Cruise Feb 23-28, 2009 10th annual cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas, This cruise will include over 20 hours of dance workshops by world class instructors, 25 hours of social dancing, & jack n jill dance contests. The ship has a fabulous discotheque and a 3.000 sq. ft. dance floor in the main arena. Fares start at only $590 per person, for an inside cabin: Category N -plus taxes, port charges & fuel supplement. Call Caren Casper at 754-246-2874 to make your reservation and receive a discount of $50 off for booking by Sept. 15th. www.HustleCruise.com