HUSTLE DANCE CLUB NEWS LETTER
May, 1996
OOPS!....
In last month's "Step by Step" column the opening
paragraph's question should have read "How long have you
been dancing Hustle & how did you first learn? In the last
paragraph the first sentence should read - Some of my first
teachers were Bob Dean, Bob Massie & Ron Bermudez.
The Low Cost of Private Lessons Vs. Those Expensive Group
Classes
What? No, that's not a misprint!
How long have you thought about, toyed with,
procrastinated over, rationalized away your desire to be
the best dancer you can be...to be booked for dances in
advanced...or to hear some applause from the gallery as you
leave a sizzling dance floor? hey, it's possible. It's not
an ego trip. It's fun to dance well.
It's true, you can't package, collect, or bequeath
private dance lessons. But you can share their value every
time you dance with someone. Unlike software training,
dance lessons never become obsolete. Unlike a vacation,
they never have to end. Private dance lessons always have
the features you need, because they're made just for you.
Investing in privates dance lessons is better than
investing in all those other "necessities," because PDLs
never have to be cleaned, repaired, or returned. They are a
totally stress-free investment. They never go down in value
until you die, and then you won't care.
Now, you say you've never had to pay for a private
lesson, because you've danced for ten years, taken only
group lessons, and your partners tell you you're "the best"
(Dance people are very nice.) Or you've just started
dancing, and remembering the patterns in all those group
classes is hard enough.
Well, group classes have their purpose- partners,
patterns, and price- so I won't say they're pointless. But
groups are not the most efficient use of your time, and
that's expensive too. You may actually be delaying your
success by perfecting bad habits that take just as long to
unlearn as the correct way takes to learn. Without the
watchful expertise you get in a private lesson, it's too
easy to create pattern aberrations, or become an advanced
cross-dancer (leading the leader or following the
follower). If, on the other hand, you take what you've
learned in a group class, along with problems or questions
you have, to your private instructor, he or she can:
correct pattern peculiarities,
flush out idiosyncratic meaningless gestures,
add momentum, consistent tone, and resistance,
adjust your weight placement,
fine tune your lead or follow,
align your head and frame,
check your timing,
and make sure you're belts are tight. (Huh?)
So don't delay,
spruce up your image,
and invest today
in something important.
We all will say
we never thought
you could look that way.
Private Dance Lessons
By Adele Poenisch
May 10th and June 14th, at the Metronome Ballroom's Friday
night Hustle Party and every second Friday of the month
there after, it is now officially The Hustle Dance Club's
"CLUB NIGHT OUT". All HDC members will receive $1.00 off
admission price when you show your membership card! So Come
Out And Join The Fun @ The Metronome Ballroom!
For those of you, who would like to keep track! Maria
Torres and Kenny Gonzales took first place in the Open
Hustle and second place in the Theatre Arts divisions at
the Garden State Dance Sport Championship held in New
Jersey. Things seem to be going very well for our "Hustle
Diva". In addition to this past ballroom competition Maria
and Angel Figueroa took two First Place Awards, in Hustle,
at the Swing Dance Championships in Dallas. For you
critics, of New York Hustle, you better take notice, this
dance is on Fire! And when Maria and Angel, or Maria and
Kenny, or Maria and heaven forbid, Arte Phillips are on the
dance floor, watch out, sparks are going to fly! Maria,
Angel and Arte will make their return to the bay area in
June so stay tuned for more information!
Friday Night, May 17th Hustle Dance Exhibition with Hustle
USA's Debra Hampton & Disco Dave Sarul @ The Pavilion, 4000
Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA. You won't want to miss
this one. Plus Two days of Workshops (see details below).
Speaking of Debra and Dave, here is a bit of information
that may interest you. During the California Swing Dance
Championships, held at the Buena Park Hotel, in Buena Park,
CA. Debra Hampton and Disco Dave Sarul took FIRST PLACE, in
the "Just Dance Hustle Champions Division", second place to
Melonie Roberts and her partner Murray, third place to
Miller Kraslov and his dance partner Eliane. In the Pro/Am
Advance Hustle Division Debra Hampton and Archie Dawson
received First Place, in the Pro/Am Novice Hustle Division
Disco Dave Sarul and Robin Schlessinger received a third
place. Other winners included Beata Howe and Michael Kiehm
in the "Just Dance Jack and Jill Championship Hustle
Division, and Jessie Infante and his partner Rosalie
received a first place in the "Just Dance Advanced Hustle
Division. Congratulations to all the winners and
participants.
I would like to thank Janelle Aman and the Redwood Empire
Swing Dance Club, for inviting several Hustle Dance Club
members, and allowing them to preform at their Saturday
night dance. Ava Apple, Bobby Concepcion, Ylva Wintzell and
myself (Raul Ante) received a warm welcome and a hearty
applause.
For those of you who witnessed our first Jack-N-Jill
contest at The Grand Palace, it was very impressive to
watch the quality of the dancing. The twelve finalist
provided some exciting dancing and it was very
entertaining. The results are as follows, first place to
Laurie Nielsen and James Religa, second place to Jenifer
Zhang and Earl Ante, third place to Hue Vu and Jay Larrick.
Congratulations to ALL the Dancers who participated, and a
special thank you to Ylva Wintzell, Bobby Concepcion, Lilly
Santos, Stefaine Elkin, Dennis McAffee, Monica and the
Grand Palace staff and of course D.J. and M.C. "Sir
Dancealot" John Schlicth for a job well done.
I think it's time to sign off, I feel a case of "Brain
Drain" and I need to re-charge what little brain cells I
have left. Until next time Keep Dancing and Prancing.
Regards,
Raul Ante
President
HUSTLE DANCING:
TUESDAY: Grand Palace Restaurant
711 Town & Country Village
Sunnyvale, CA 408-733-7466
D.J. John Schlicht (Sir Dancealot)
LESSONS 8-9PM W/Raul Ante & Bobby Concepcion
(Beg/Int/Adv Dancers)
DANCING 9-12 $5.00 Cover Charge
MUSIC MIX: (HUSTLE, Swing, Salsa, 2 Step)
2ND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH (May 10, June 14)
Metronome Ballroom
1830 17th St @ DeHaro
S.F., CA 415-252-9000
LESSONS 7:30-9PM (HUSTLE), $10.00 Lesson & Party
DANCING 9-12, $8.00 Party only
HDC MEMBERS $1.00 off Admission MUST SHOW CARD!!!
MUSIC MIX: (HUSTLE, Swing, Salsa)
FRIDAYS:
Pavilion (Cubberley Community Ctr)
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 415-856-9930
LESSONS 8:00-9PM (call for schedule of dances)
DANCING: 9-12AM $5.00 Cover Charge
HOST: Robin Rebello
MUSIC MIX: (BALLROOM, Swing, Hustle, Latin)
May 17th, Hustle Exhibition with Hustle USA's
Debra Hampton & Disco Dave Sarul
SATURDAYS:
Starlite Ballroom ( Rhythm Street Ballroom )
1160 N. Fair Oaks
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 PH# 408-745-7827
LESSON 8-9:15PM Beg/Inter HUSTLE
DANCING 9:15-12AM General Admission $7.00
HUSTLE CLUB MEMBERS $6.00 (SHOW CARD)
(Discount only applies to Saturday night dance)
MUSIC MIX: (HUSTLE, Latin & Requests)
The Funhouse
off highway 101 on the corner of 5th & Davis St
Santa Rosa, CA
Info hotline: 707-545-5483 or 1-800-964-5392
Dancing 8-11pm
Entertainment: World Class All Star Band "QUEST"
MUSIC MIX: (WCS, Hustle, NC2 Step, Freestyle)
2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH (May 12, June 9)
Imperial Dance Studio
822 Cassia St
Redwood City, 415-585-6282
DANCING 6-10PM $7.00 Cover Charge
HOST: Michelle Kinkaid
MUSIC MIX: (WEST COAST SWING, 2 Step, Hustle)
DANCING IN L.A.: SUNDAYS ( Every Sunday )
Press Box (inside Westminster Lanes)
6471 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 714-893-5005
LESSONS 5-6PM Int N.Y. Style Hustle $5.00
(Includes Dance) w/ Ceasar and Patricia
DANCING 6-11PM $3.00 Dance Only
DJ Ceaser (A.K.A Mr. Hustle)
MUSIC MIX : (HUSTLE, 2 Step, WC Swing)
DANCING IN SAN DIEGO: EVERY 2ND SATURDAY
Starlight Dance Studio
6506 El Cajon Blvd Suite "H"
San Diego, CA
Info call 619-287-9036
MUSIC MIX: (WEST COAST SWING, Hustle)
Friday Night Group Classes
Rising Stars Dance Club
Starlight Dance Studio
6506 El Cajon Blvd Suite "H"
San Diego, CA
Lessons 6-7pm Beginning Hustle
7-8pm Int/Adv Hustle
$10.00 per class
DANCING IN N.Y.: WEDNESDAYS
Stepping Out Studio
1780 Broadway @ 57th St
N.Y., N.Y. PH 212-245-5200
LESSONS W/Maria Torres 9-9:30PM
DANCING 9:30 to 12:15
$5.00 Cover (except for special events)
D.J.: Bobby Morales and Nelson Roman
MUSIC MIX: (HUSTLE, Latin)
Please Note: Dances that are listed first, under MUSIC MIX,
are the Primary dance music being played. All other dances
will be secondary. Dances listed third or fourth may not be
played at all, so beware!
GROUP CLASSES:
Metronome Ballroom
1830 17th St @ DeHaro
S.F. Call 415-252-9000 for info
WEDNESDAYS at The Monte Cristo Club
Beginning Hustle with Paul Overton 6:15-7:30PM
THURSDAYS at the Monte Cristo Club
Pre-intermediate Hustle with Paul Overton
9:00-10:15PM
Moonlight Ballroom (Powerhouse Gym)
950 King Dr.
Daly City, CA
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Group Classes
Saturday Workshops
For info regarding group classes and workshops
Cruz Sumera @ 415-469-0610 pager 415-923-8787 or
Lisa Grefaldia @ 415-695-1368
Hustle classes are all levels (beg/int/adv)
Premier Ballroom
4181 Cushing Parkway
Fremont, CA 94539
Sunday, June 23rd, 7-8pm w/ Roberta Sun
call 510-770-1178 for info regarding group classes
Group classes in HUSTLE are beg/int level
Starlite Ballroom
1160 N. Fair Oaks
Sunnyvale, CA call 408-745-7827 for info
Group classes are held Monday through Thursday
evenings @ 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, 9:15pm in one hour sessions
for 4 consecutive weeks. Please call for their schedules.
We will list only Hustle Dance information when available.
Club Xenon Ballroom
2055 Gellert Blvd Suite #2
Daly City, CA 94015
Beg/Int/Adv Hustle and Latin Dances
Jam Session parties Fridays and Sundays
Workshops and Floor rent available for teachers
Call Mario @ 415-754-1744 for info
WORKSHOPS:
Saturday, May 18th ( N.Y. Hustle Workshop )
Pavilion Gym B
4000 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA
1-2:30pm Int. Hustle Workshop
3-4:30pm Int/Adv Hustle Workshop
With Debra Hampton & Dave Sarul
$25.00 per workshop, $40.00 for Both
HDC members $20.00 per workshop, $30.00 for Both
Workshop will cover styling, dance elements and
Int & Adv patterns.
Sunday, May 19th MASTERS HUSTLE WORKSHOP!!
This Workshop is for the Advanced or Seasoned
Hustle Dancer, all Professional Dancers and
Instructors ONLY!!!
This is NOT for Beginners or Intermediate dancers.
Workshop will cover Visual and Open Dance
Floor Work and Mans Tail Spins Plus Adv Styling.
Pavilion Gym B
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
11am-12:30pm Masters Hustle Workshop
With: Debra Hampton & Dave Sarul
$30.00 for Workshop, HDC members $25.00
NO COMPS!!
For info call 415-467-8830 (Raul Ante)
Privates with Debra will be scheduled Monday
through Thursday May 20th to May 23rd, First Come
First served, call 415-467-8830
Saturday May 18th 2-4pm Int. Level Hustle
with Arthur Callendrelli
Metronome Ballroom
1830 17th St @ De Haro
S.F., CA info call 252-9000
PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS: (Bay area and Abroad)
AVA APPLE.......... 415-681-8140
ARTHUR CALANDRELLI. 415-567-3421
MARGE GABBERT...... 415-334-9914
MICHELLE KINKAID... 415-585-6282
ADELE POENISCH......408-293-0679
ROBIN REBELLO...... 415-856-9930
LES ROBINSON....... 408-381-5083
YLVA WINTZELL...... 415-583-6507
OUT OF TOWN? NEED A LESSON?
DONNA BOYLE........ 215-482 0343 (PHILADELPHIA)
DEBRA HAMPTON...... 213-653-7088 (LOS ANGELES)
DAVE SARUL......... 213-653-7088 (LOS ANGELES)
CEASAR RICAURTE.... 714-837-0440 (LOS ANGELES)
MICHAEL KIEHM.......619-287-9036 (SAN DIEGO)
MARI KIEHM..........619-287-9036 (SAN DIEGO)
MARIA TORRES....... 718-802-1999 (NEW YORK)
KENNY GONZALES..... 718-518-0210 (NEW YORK)
(Aerials only)
ANGEL FIGUEROA......212-245-5200 (NEW YORK)
BARRY DOUGLAS...... 810-457-3110 (MICHIGAN)
MAGGIE TENNESSEN... 602-973-6134 (PHOENIX, AZ)
ATLAS GRIFFITH..... 602-413-1517 (TEMPE, AZ)
RANDY ATLAS.........305-756-5027 (MIAMI, FL)
BILL WASHABAUGH.....407-393-0741 (BOCA RATON, FL)
DANCE SUPPLIES: (Dance Shoes and Dance Wear)
Ballroom Dance Supplies (BDS)
372 Bird Ave (Off Hwy 280)
San Jose, CA 95126
Tel/Fax 408-293-1727 Bill Rowe
Internet: http://bdsweb.ballroom.com
A Keen Dance Shoe Supplier
Metronome Ballroom
1830-17th St @ DeHaro
S.F., CA 94103
415-547-8483 pager 510-355-4443
Ann Keen
Jodee Adair Design Emporium
Specializing in practice & social dancewear
P.O. Box 10440
Santa Ana, CA 92711
1-800-70-JODEE
70'S DISCO D.J. (Mobile D.J. parties & weddings)
PLUS Hustle Dance Music tapes.
(1) tape for $20.00, (2) tapes for $30.00 (3) tapes $40.00
John Schlicht 408-249-3123 (Sir Dancealot)
(Tapes are available at the Tuesday Night dance @ Grand Palace)
HUSTLE DANCE VIDEO TAPES: $45.00 EACH, $120 FOR THE SET
Tape#1: Beginning/Basic Hustle
Tape#2: Intermediate Hustle
Tape#3: Advanced Hustle
Instructors: Michael & Mari Kiehm
For info and to order call 619-287-9036
FUTURE EVENTS:
HUSTLE USA
HUSTLE DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Oct. 12 & 13th, 1996
LOCATION: Inn On 57th Street
440 W. 57th St.
New York, N.Y.
Room reservations call 212-581-8100
NEWLY REMODELED BALLROOM!!!!
Single/double .. $135.00/day
Triple/quad .. $150/$165/day
When making reservations MUST MENTION
HUSTLE USA!! Call by August 1st, 1996
Other hotel reservations can be made at
The Wellington Hotel
7th Ave @ 55th St (212) 247-3900
Single/double .. $135.00/day
Triple/quad .. $175.00/day
Also The Ameritania, Broadway & 54th St.
212-247-5000
Hustle dance categories include Professional and
Amateur divisions in, Theatre Arts and Classic
Hustle, and a Jack-N-Jill Hustle Contest, Just
Dance Hustle Contest and Book Ends Hustle
Contest. Also included are the Open Cabaret and Night Club
Salsa/Mambo Divisions. In addition to the three
Hustle Workshops there will be a Salsa/Mambo
workshop by Eddie Torres. The Mambo King of Latin
Dance has carved out a reputation as one of the
most authentic, creative, innovative Latin Dance
performer, choreographer, and instructor in
America. Eddie Torres accomplishments include
his many collaborations with Tito Puentes
Orchestra, choreographing music videos for artist
like: Ruben Blades, Orquesta Delaluz, Tito Nieves,
Jose Alberto El Canario, David Byrne; founding a
Dance Co. dancing for President Bush, performing
at Carnegie Hall, the Apollo Theater, and Madison
Square Garden. The Hustle Workshops will include
a Master Hustle Workshop by Maria Torres and Arte
Phillips, which will cover music history & dance
fundamentals for all levels. Hustle Workshop Plus
by Donna Boyle an intro to dips, drops & spins.
And a Hustle workshop with Debra Hampton which
will cover open floor work & traveling.
Workshops are $10.00 each for attendees
and $15.00 each for general public.
Masters workshop @ $20.00 each for
attendees and $25.00 each for general public. Pay
for workshops at the door. In Addition, hours and
hours of General dancing with New York's tops
D.J.'s Bobby Morales, New York's Best hustle D.J.
and Nelson Roman, from the Hottest N.Y. City
Clubs. Plus a Friday night weclome party at Dance
New York Studio for all attendees, pace youshelf
for this one, last years welcome party was beyond
description, the dancing was so HOT, our feet
were sizzling for three days!
This event is "The MECCA" for Hustle Dancers. A
Hustle Dance event, sponsored by Hustle Dancers,
for Hustle Dancers and judged by Hustle dancers!
So start planning now, to make
your pilgrimage to New York City, for some of the
BEST Hustle Dancing you will ever see in one
place at one time!
2 Day Tickets @ $60.00 (advance purchase)
Single day Tickets @ door $45.00
Saturday afternoon only $20.00
Saturday evening only $25.00
For Tickets & info Call
1-800-92-HUSTLE (1-800-924-8785)
Make checks payable to :
Hustle USA
724-1/2 N. Croft Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90069
American Star Ball
May 17th, 18th & 19th, 1996
Sheraton Hotel
Medowlands, New Jersey
Again more Hustle Competitions, this time all
dances are judged per your level of expertise.
For more info call Stepping Out Studio (212) 245-5200
Fresno 96 Country Dance Classic
May 24,25,26 & 27, 1996
Holiday Inn Centre Plaza
2233 Ventura St
Fresno, CA 93721
Call Alexis for reservations 209-268-1000 M-F
Four days of workshops, three nights of open
dancing, two full days of dance competitions.
Two venues featuring both a country ballroom
and a swing/hustle area to dance.
Hustle Workshops and a Open Hustle dance
competition.
We do have brochures and applications for those
who wish to attend or compete, call 415-467-8830
UCWDC C&W Dance Championships
May 17th, 18th & 19th, 1996
Adams Mark Hotel (713-978-7400)
2900 Briarpark @ Westheimer
Huston, Texas
Swing/Hustle Dance contest on Saturday Night
There will be two Hustle & Swing contests held on
Saturday night. The Open category will allow
lifts, drops, aerials and entrances but music
will be determined by draw. Costumes are allowed
for both Hustle and Swing. Emphasis in both
dances will be lead/follow. Second Category will be
novice. Music by draw, must start in closed
position and costumes are allowed, no lifts,
drops or aerials. Entry fee $10.00 per person plus
a weekend pass or a one day Saturday pass. In
this event there will be a special room for Hustle and
Swing Dancing ONLY, $5.00 per day. For info
concerning this event call 713-589-9535 or for
latest info
(http://members.aol.com/stepnstyl/dance.html) or
e:mail Spinfrenzey@aol.com
NON-HUSTLE NOTE:
Jeff Chandler and THE TOP HAT DANCERS, Ylva Wintzell, Diane
Jarmolow, David Weise, Alise Halbert, Arthur Calandrelli,
Ava Kaye, Dale Neale, Sharon Ashe, Jim Edwards and Michael
Goldfried. For a great evening of fun and entertainment and
for those of you looking for a change of pace This IS The
Place! Each Month has a different show!
"TOP HAT CLUB"
FOR INFO CALL 415-436-0433
$20.00 Advance, $25.00 @ Door
S.F. Press Club
555 Post St
S.F., CA
RESERVATIONS: TOP HAT CLUB
1388 Haight suite 209
S.F.,CA 94117
(Include your name and phone number)
HUSTLE USA "T" SHIRTS ( black w/ white lettering ) @ $15.00
plus shipping. ( Large & X-large sizes only )
Write or call: Hustle USA @ 1-800-92-HUSTLE
724-1/2 N. Croft Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90069
1995 HUSTLE USA DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP VIDEOS:
TWO DAY EVENT @ $60.00 + shipping & handling
Call Nan Bohrar, HUSTLE USA @ 1-212-532-9800 or
212-753-2354
or write to: Nan Bohrar
360 E. 57th St
New York, N.Y. 10022
Coming Soon Hustle Dance Club "T" shirts and imported
Hustle Dance Music Tapes!!!
FOR MORE INFO CALL: Earl Ante @ 510-782-3440
Back issues of Hustle news can be accessed on the Hustle
Dance WEB server: INTERNET ACCESS:
http://www.rahul.net/dhesi/hustle/
For Internet services contact Rahul Dhesi 408-293-8078
HUSTLE DANCE CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS:
#185, JoJo De La Fuente, Santa Clara, CA
#186, Minda Grefaldia, Pacifica, CA
#187, Paul Grefaldia, Pacifica, CA
#188, Veronica Meneely, Santa Clara, CA
#189, Glen Havens, San Jose, CA
Congratulations to Linda Curry and Ed Herman who decided to
Hustle Dance together forever. Thank you for that wonderful
reception that featured dance exhibitions from attendees,
HDC members, Gary Anderson, (West Coast Swing), Jay Larrick
and Stephanie Elkin, (Night Club 2 step), Ava Apple, Bobby
Concepcion and Raul Ante (Hustle), and of course Ed and his
lovely wife Linda (Waltz and Cha Cha)
PRESIDENT: Raul Ante V-PRESIDENT: Ginny Robinson SEC/TRES:
Aldena Duval NEWS LETTER: Raul Ante, Carolyn Jones, Les
Robinson MINISTER OF INFORMATION: Michael Cohen INTER-NET:
Rahul Dhesi, Michael Cohen GUEST SERVICES: Bobby Concepcion
EVENT COORDINATORS: Jay Larrick, Robin Rebello EVENT
VOLUNTEERS: Stefanie Elkin, Dennis McAffee, Jay Larrick,
Marc McGovern SOUND EQUIPMENT: Robin Rebello PHOTOGRAPHY:
Jay Larrick
For new memberships send check or money order to:
HUSTLE DANCE CLUB, P.O. Box 945, Brisbane, CA 94005-0945,
or call, 415-467-8830, MEMBERSHIP FEES: $15.00 PER YEAR,
$20.00 PER COUPLE.