HUSTLE DANCE CLUB NEWS LETTER August, 1996 BITS and PIECES At the Country Dance Classic held in Fresno, over Memorial Day weekend, Debra Hampton and "Disco" Dave Sarul took FIRST place in the "Just Dance Hustle Division". Their routine was definitely a crowd favorite and I can personally add that their performance was at a level I had never seen before. Second place went to Nancy Goldberg and John McMullin. Other winners included Tim Rinner and Teresa Macgary? in the novice division and Eric Myers and Denise Davis in the intermediate division. In the Jack-N-Jill Novice division Eric Myers and Wendy Aspen were the winners, in the advance division, Kyle Rett and his partner Nancy received first place. Some how I missed the intermediate division, must have been a sleep? My hearty congratulations to Steve Zener for producing another great Country & Western Competition with featured Hustle again this year! Check out Steve's next production in November, see details in this news letter under Future Events. Here are the results from Sunday, June 2, at The Starlite Ballroom's Jack-N-Jill hustle contest, 1st place to Earl Ante and Patrice, 2nd place to Laurie Neilsen and Scott, 3rd place to Steve Drake and Carol Ann Miller (sorry about some of the last names). Great news for you East Bay Hustle fans, I was invited to observe a Beginning and Intermediate Hustle class, with Robert Royston, held at the Cowboy Country Club in Pleasanton. I would highly recommend, to all of you who wish to learn beginning and intermediate Hustle, take these series of Hustle classes. Excellent instructions, of basic hustle and dance techniques. Well worth the effort to attend. I would like to thank Robert for the great hospitality and special recognition he gave to The Hustle Dance Club and myself. There is more information somewhere in this news letter of up coming Hustle Workshops by Robert and Laureen, so check it out!! Oh by the way, word is out that Robert and Laureen will be competing in more Hustle competitions, this is one couple you won't want to miss! Another tid bit of information, two of our members have moved to the land down under, Australia. James Bower and his wife Kathleen Quinlan will be planning to introduce, to the locals, some of the American nite club dances such as Hustle, Nite-Club Two Step and West Coast Swing. Also, for those of you, who were unaware that Maria Torres and Angel Figueroa were here in the Bay Area, we had some great Hustle workshops plus a Mambo/Salsa workshop and they also competed at The Sapphire Ballroom competition, held at The Red Lion Inn, in San Jose, over the 4th of July weekend. Friday Night, Maria and Angel took First Place in The Rising Star Professional American Rhythm Division, they were judged first in all the five dances. On Sunday night, they placed fourth, in the Open Professional American Rhythm Division, oh by the way, judging from the chorus of BOOS and HISSING sounds, that fourth place finish was not very popular with the crowd. That's life in the Ballroom circuit! Another reminder that, The HUSTLE USA Dance Championships are just around the corner, October 12th and 13th. For the REAL Hustle Dancer this is the event to attend! This is the REAL deal! A Hustle dance event, sponsored by Hustle Dancers, for Hustle Dancers and judged by Hustle Dancers! After last year successful competition, Hustle Dancers from all over the U.S. are planning to attend this year. There is still time to make your reservations, see details under future events. Starting Thursday August 8th another night of Hustle Dancing, thanks to John Schlicht and David Wu. Check under Thursday night for further details! Regards, Raul Ante President HUSTLE DANCING: TUESDAYS 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) THURSDAY starting August 8th Wudy's Dance Studio & Club, 701 Villa St.(corner of Hope & Villa), Mt. View, CA. 415-961-9839, D.J. John Schlicht (Sir Dancealot),. Lessons 8-9pm w/Raul Ante and Bobby Concepcion, Dancing 9-12am, $5.00 cover charge. MUSIC MIX: (HUSTLE, Swing, Salsa, NC2 Step) Directions: From 101 take Moffett Blvd Exit, Moffett turns into Castro St. Left on Villa, Right on Hope St. Go up stairs to Wudy Dance Studio. 2ND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 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) 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, $7.00 admission, Entertainment: World Class All Star Band "QUEST", MUSIC MIX: (WCS, Hustle, NC2 Step, Freestyle), 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 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 LOS ANGELES: WEDNESDAYS, at Twelve oo Four Restaurant, 2300 Beverley Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Lessons with Jessie Infante, 7:30-9:00pm (Hustle), Dancing 9-1am, MUSIC MIX: HUSTLE, Cha Cha, Mambo, Tango) THURSDAYS, as of June 20th: Press Box (inside Westminster Lanes), 6471 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA., For info concerning lessons call Patricia Reeves @ 714-842-9646, LESSONS: 7-8pm Beg N.Y. Style Hustle, 8-9pm Int N.Y. Style Hustle with Patricia and Ceaser, $7.00 per class includes dance party, DANCING 9-1am, $5.00 for dance only, D.J. Ceaser (A.K.A Mr. Hustle), MUSIC MIX : (HUSTLE, 2 Step, WC Swing) DANCING IN SAN DIEGO: EVERY 2ND SATURDAY at 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 NEW YORK: WEDNESDAYS at Stepping Out Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, 1780 Broadway @ 57th St., New York, 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) DANCING IN NEW JERSEY: FRIDAYS at Universal Dance Center, Rt. 130 & Haddon Ave. near the Cooper River, Collinswood, N.J (609-869-0010) Classes start 8:30, with Donna Boyle, practice party 9:30, also every First Friday of the Month "Hustle Party" MUSIC MIX: HUSTLE, Latin, Wcs. For more info on upcoming events Call "DISCO AMERICA" @ 215-934-6644 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, THURSDAYS at the Monte Cristo Club, Pre-intermediate Hustle with Hannah Cole, 9:00-10:PM, Moonlight Ballroom (Powerhouse Gym), 950 King Dr., Daly City, CA, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Group Classes, Saturday Workshops. For info regarding group classes and workshops call: 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, Friday, Sunday, August 25th 7-8pm Beg/Int Hustle. For more info call 510-770-1178 regarding other 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. Cowboy Country Club, 3550 Bernal Ave (Vintage Hill Shopping Center), Pleasanton, CA. Beg/Int Hustle with Robert Royston and Laureen Baldovi, Call 510-417-0881 for schedule or 510-417-1117 for more info on Hustle group classes. In August a new series of Hustle classes begin. LESSONS: PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS: (Bay Area) 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, Robert Royston 510-417-1117, Ylva Wintzell 415-583-6507 OUT OF TOWN? NEED A LESSON? Donna Boyle 215-934-6644 (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 602-973-6134 (Tempe, AZ), Randy Atlas 305-756-5027 (Miami, FL), Bill Washabough 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 Specializing in "Evenin' Star" Dance Boots call Rosemary McNally @ 510-769-1845 McKinney Custom Designs, P.O. Box 262, Fairview Village, PA 19406, Call 610-631-5369 or 215-934-6644 for brochures. Ballroom Jewelry, featuring "Smooth Silhouettes" for, Latin, Swing, Hustle, and Country. 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: August 30, 31 & September 1, 1996, Michigan Swing Dance Championships, Radisson River Front Hotel, One Riverfront Center, Flint, Michigan, for reservations call 1-810-239-1234, you must mention "Michigan Swing Dance" when calling, single, double, triple $60.00 per day. For ticket information, entry forms, or general info call 1-810-694-7625 or write to Michigan Swing Dance, 6543 Meadowwood, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. This competition will feature a Pro-Am Hustle Division in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels, plus a "Novice Hustle" and "Open Hustle" Divisions. Also dance exhibitions by World Exhibition Dance Champions, David and Sharon Savoy, workshops by John Festa A.K.A. "fastest feet in the east", and Debbie Ramsey-Boz. HUSTLE USA Welcome party, Friday Oct. 11, 1996 @ Dance New York, 237 W. 54th St. (3rd floor) N.Y., N.Y. 212-246-5797. Time 9-1am, $15.00 Admission, performance by Eddie Torres with the Host for the evening, Hustle Diva Maria Torres. Champagne Toast at midnight! New Yorks's top music by D.J.'s Bobby Morales, Nelson Roman and Victor Rosado. 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, Tickets for the Friday night welcome dance must be purchased separately at Dance New York Studio. 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, for Bay Area Airfare reservations call: Tim Mark (Paradise Travel) 415-681-5610 Charlotte Ferrari (Unaglobe Gateway to the World Travel) 415-343-2189 Special Note: Ladies looking for a room mate for The Hustle U.S.A. championships please contact Tulsa Jarvis @ 415-994-3226 Regional Dance Classic 96, November 8, 9, & 10, 1996 at The Holiday Inn Centre Plaza, 2233 Ventura St. Fresno, CA 93721, a $1000.00 purse in The "Open Hustle Division". Plus a Just Dance Division in Country Two Step, West Coast Swing, Hustle and Cha Cha for Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Divisions. Jack-N-Jill contest in Country Two Step & West Coast Swing, they will be giving away more than $2000.00 in CASH to contestant winners in Novice, Intermediate and Advance Divisions. For more info contact Steve Zener @ 209-486-1556 or write to Steve Zener, P.O. Box 4274, Fresno, CA 93744. Reservation can be made, call Alexis M-F, 9-5pm, 209-268-1000, room rate: $76.00 (1-4 persons). NON-HUSTLE NOTE: Jeff Chandler and THE TOP HAT DANCERS, present a nostalgic look back to the 1930's night club scene. With dazzling floor shows that feature some of the Bay Area's top professional dancers. For a great evening of fun and entertainment and for those of you looking for a change of pace This IS The Place!"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 1-800-92 HUSTLE (Dave Sarul or Debra Hampton), or write to: HUSTLE USA, 724-1/2 N. Croft Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069, or: Call Nan Bohrar, HUSTLE USA @ 212-532-9800 or 212-753-2354, or write to: Nan Bohrar, 360 E. 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10022, (Make checks payable to : Hustle USA) 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: #202, Tom Larkin, Eden Prairie, MN #203, Kyla Kent, Redwood City, CA #204, Marian Jona, Pleasanton, CA #205, Ria Garrison, San Francisco, CA #206, Walter Garrison, San Francisco, CA #207, Michelle Dick, E. Palo Alto, CA #208, Martina Wagner, Walnut Creek, CA #209, Tammi Lear, Morgan Hill, CA #210. Scott Shapin, Sunnyvale, CA #211, Stephin Hicks, San Luis Obispo, CA #212, Jayma Newland, San Luis Obispo, CA #213, Sue Christopherson, Woodland Hills, CA #214, Bert Moraga, Ventura, CA #215, Catherine Quinto, San Jose, CA #216, Kevin Tighe, Sunnyvale, CA 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.