| Latin Moves Entertainment, Swing Shoes Ent. Present: West Coast Swing & Hustle |
@ CT Salsa Fest
| W E S T C O A S T S W I N G & H U S T L E I N S T R U C T O R S & D J S |
| Bill Cameron US Open Champion |
| ARTE PHILLIPS - An international dance performer, choreographer and teacher. His choreographic & performing work spans music videos, top recording stars, theatre productions and musicals. The US Ballroom Champion, 5 time Star Search Finalist & winner of the "Gypsy of the Year" (Best of Broadway). Danced on numerous award shows as well as the Miss America Pagent & Broadway Bares. Performed in several Broadway shows such as: Tommy Tune's "Grand Hotel", "Victor Victoria" w/ Julie Andrews, "Once Upon a Mattress" w/ Sarah Jessica Parker, the original workshop of "Fosse" and danced in the Broadway production of "Swing". As a choreographer he has presented his work extensively throughout the Metro area. He has judged and taught at numerous hustle events and choreographed shows for International Hustle & Salsa Competition, Hustle USA, Disco America, Summer Hummer, World DIsco Classic and much more. He is the most sought out choreographer for Hustle dance teams. Traveling extensively throughout the US., he can be found coaching, conducting workshops and choreographing. For more info go to: www.artephillipsdance.com |
| SILVANA GALLAGHER - Known as one of the top professional Hustle and Theater Arts dancers in the United States. Having had a successful 10 year career with her partner, Brian Gallagher. Silvana is now working towards becoming one of the countries Top Competition Style dance instructors. Having started with Ballet, Hustle and Jazz, then moving on to Ballroom and Latin. Silvana is fully trained in American Smooth and Rhythm, and international Latin style ballroom, Theater Arts, Hustle, West Coast Swing, and Salsa. Based in Philadelphia, she primarily teaches out of her new location, Vai Dance Studio in Havertown, PA. She also travels nationally coaching, judging, performing and competing. Her mission is to encourage technically sound dancing with grace and lots of imagination. Look for her in a city near you. Her credits and history are extensive. Please visit: www.ladyhustle.com for more details. |
| JENNIFER LYONS - 2005 US Open 1st place All Star Jack & Jill dance champion. International dance instructor / owner of Twirl the Girl USA in Providence, RI. Teaching for 16 yrs. and well known as a competitor, judge and event promoter. Travels in a wide variety of dance circuits including West Coast Swing, Ballroom, Latin, Country, Hustle and Salsa. After gratuating an extensive 1 yr "Teacher Training" program, she has also studied dance as her minor at Rhode Island College. Nicknamed "Dr. Dance", she is quick to diagnose where attention is needed in your dancing and adds ease in her creative instruction to progress students at a rapid speed. She influences all with her unique flair and sassy style. Jennifer provides a soulful, entertaining expression in her interactive teaching approach in her dancing. Living on inspiration, she was invited to Bangalore, India to pioneer West Coast Swing in 2006. Mission Accomplished! For more info go to: www.TwirlTheGirl.com |
| Lori Brizzi Hustle Event Director |
| LISA PATERNOSTER - Teaching since she was 18 in all styles of partner dancing incl. Ballroom, Latin, Hustle & Swing. In 2006, took 4th place at the World Hustle Dance Championships and 2nd at the Zachary's Open Dance Contest. Ranked 3rd at the Open Van McCoy Regionals. Although Hustle is one of her specialties, she has competed and won titles in other styles of dance, incl. 2nd at the North Eastern American Rhythm Champs. She currently teaches Ballroom and Latin dancing in Long Island, which also includes her work with middle school and high school girls of LUHI in Brookville. For more info go to: www.LisaSparkles.com |
| Nora Venne Teacher & Competitor |
| Jim Guglielmo Teacher & Competitor |
| W E S T C O A S T S W I N G & H U S T L E I N S T R U C T O R S & D J S |
| WEST COAST SWING INSTRUCTORS |
| LIGAYA WAKEFIELD - Classically trained in dancing starting at the age of five, and partner dancing for the last 10 years. Fell in love with Swing Dancing in 1998 and began to compete on a national level, becoming a nationally ranked dancer at the professional level. Winning first place titles at Grand National Dance Championship, North Atlantic Dance Championship, Mid-Atlantic Dance Jam, among others. Became a National Association of Swing Dance award winner (NASDE) in 2003 and US Open Swing Dance finalist as well. She has taught at large venues like Lincoln Center in Manhattan, and has taught and judged at many of the national events. |
| HUSTLE INSTRUCTORS |
| HAZEL & TYBALDT ULRICH - Teaching and competing on the West Coast Swing & Hustle have a combined teaching experience of over 20 yrs. With an emphasis on partnering essentials, they bring joy and confidence to your dancing, through patterns basic or advanced, complex or elegant, with groove and flow throughout. Together they will help you understand the fundamentals and add a creative edge to your Swing & Hustle dancing. Most recently they placed 1st in the Professional Strictly Hustle at the 2007 MADJAM, where Hazel placed 2nd in the Invitational WCS Jack & Jill, 2nd in the Triple Threat (WCS, Hustle, Salsa) at the 2006 Big Easy Classic, 1st in the Inviational Jack & Jill at the 2006 NY Hustle Congress, 1st in the 2005 World Hustle Championships. They also tour the country, performing and teaching in small towns and mojor cities. For more information please go to: www.divinedancing.com |
| DJs |
| John Festa Bobby Morales Ken Mercik |
| STEVE NEEREN - 3 time NASDE award recipient and named the "Most Improved Male Swing Dancer" at 1997 US Open Swing Dance Championships. He has been competing, judging, teaching and a DJ on the West Coast Swing circuit for the past 12 years. Some of his competition titles include 1st Place Classic Div. (Boogie By The Bay & New Years Dance Extravaganza), 1st Place Invitational Jack & Jill O'Rama,1st Place Professional Strictly Swing(Mich. Classic Dance Champ). Steve has also taught West Coast Swing in England. He currently teaches West Coast Swing & Hustle in NYC. |
| More Pics and Bios will be added as they become available |
| HAZEL & TYBALDT ULRICH - Teaching and competing on the West Coast Swing & Hustle have a combined teaching experience of over 20 yrs. With an emphasis on partnering essentials, they bring joy and confidence to your dancing, through patterns basic or advanced, complex or elegant, with groove and flow throughout. Together they will help you understand the fundamentals and add a creative edge to your Swing & Hustle dancing. Most recently they placed 1st in the Professional Strictly Hustle at the 2007 MADJAM, where Hazel placed 2nd in the Invitational WCS Jack & Jill, 2nd in the Triple Threat (WCS, Hustle, Salsa) at the 2006 Big Easy Classic, 1st in the Inviational Jack & Jill at the 2006 NY Hustle Congress, 1st in the 2005 World Hustle Championships. They also tour the country, performing and teaching in small towns and mojor cities. For more information please go to: www.divinedancing.com |
