Anthony Lee
Head Judge | An Event Director for: Big Apple Country & Swing Dance Festival
July 10-13, 2008 in Newark, NJ
email: BigApplLee@aol.com | Bobby Gerard
DJ |  BOBBY GERARD'S DJ CAREER SPANS 40 YEARS AT NUMOROUS DANCE HALLS FROM THE HAMPTON BAYS TO QUEENS, NY. BOBBY'S TALENTS BROUGHT HIM TO SO. FLA WHERE HIS YEARS AT THE LIMELIGHT DISCO IN HOLLYWOOD HELPED REVIVE CLASSIC HUSTLE DANCE MUSIC OF THE EARLEY 70'S. DURING THE PAST DECADE, BOBBY HAS BEEN FOUND AT MANY SO. FLA VENUES SUCH AS THE PALADIUM IN MARGATE, HUSTLE DANCE CRUISES, AND GUEST APPEARANCES AT THE DC JAM IN WASHINGTON. DANCERS WILL BE GLAD TO KNOW HE WILL ONCE
AGAIN BE PERFORMING AT THE WORLD HUSTLE DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NJ WHERE HE WAS LAST YEARS WINNER OF THE BATTLE OF THE DJ'S. BOBBY'S MOST RECENT STOP WAS AT THE IHSC IN MIAMI THIS PAST MAY. THIS YEAR HE WILL BE THE FEATURED HUSTLE DJ AT THE FIRST "MIAMI DANCE MAGIC" EVENT ...BOBBY'S REMINDER.., ITS ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC | | | Brian Gallagher |  |
| | Chris Bates | Chris has been dancing for over 25 years. He began dancing as an Amateur in 1978 and that same year won his first amateur dance contest in Long Branch, NJ.
Since then he has danced in numerous other dance competitions including Zachary's in 1990, '91 and later in '96. In 1998 Chris won 2nd place with Mary Poma in Amateur Theater Arts at Hustle USA in New Jersey. In 2000, Chris & Shari Kahn-Miller placed 1st in AmateurJust Hustle Adv. at the World Disco Classic in Ft Lauderdale, FL.
 Since turning Pro in Sept. of 2000, Chris placed 2nd in the Pro Jack & Jill at Hustle USA Dance Championship in NJ. In June of 2001, Chris and Mary Ann (Poma) Rosa placed 2nd in Pro Just Hustle World Hustle Dance Championship. In 2002, Chris and Susan Marolda won 2nd place in Pro Just Hustle at both the IHSC in Miami and the World Hustle Dance Championships in NJ. In 2003, Chris and Susan again placed 2nd in the Pro Just Hustle at IHSC. In 2004 Chris and Trisha Caballero won 3rd place in a ProAm Just Hustle Intermediate at IHSC in Miami. Chris and Trisha Caballero took a 2nd place title in ProAm Just Hustle at the World Hustle Dance Championships in NJ. In July of 2004, Chris and Tina Price placed 2nd in Pro Jack & Jill at the World Hustle Dance Championships in NJ. In 2006 Chris and Trisha Caballero placed 1st in Pro-Am Int. Hustle at the IHSC in Miami. Chris and Silvana Gallagher placed 2nd in the Pro Hustle Jack&Jill at the World Hustle Dance Championships in July of 2007.
Chris has a reputation for helping out new dancers and for bringing energy & patience to the dance world. Chris strongly feels it's not about how he looks on the dance floor, it's about how the woman looks because if she looks good then so will he!! | Dave Muzii DJ |  | | | David Flynn | | | | Derrick Allen | | | | Diane K. Nardone | | | | Donna Boyle | |
| Donna DeSimone
|  Instructor of Performing Arts, Ballroom, Choreographer, Performer & Judge Donna has been teaching dance for 32 years. Her knowledge of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyric, Broadway Theater and Ballroom has greatly influenced her Hustle style. In 1975 Donna was introduced to a dance called the Hustle. Donna became a Hustle dancer on the Television show “Soap Factory Disco” in 1977. In 1978 she opened her first Dance Studio. Four years later opened her second studio.
In 1983 she discovered the world of Ballroom dancing. She trained and competed for 8 years under Roberto Pagan and many well known coaches in American & International styles. In 1985 took 5th in her first ballroom competition at the USBC. In 1986 took 1st at the Virginia State Ballroom Championships in Latin, Won 1st place at 1986 Ohio Star Ball State Championships. In 1986 she won her first United States title,” USBC American Rhythm Champion” in Miami Florida.
In 1990 Donna entered the well know Zackary’s Dance Competition and took 1st Place. One year later winning the Tri State Open Hustle Championships sponsored by Night Life Magazine. Donna went on to choreograph for dance tours to China, Italy, Florida, Hershey Park, Carnegie Hall (“Cole Porter’s 100th Birthday Celebration” and “An invitation to Dance” with the NY Pops Orchestra). You can also see her on Cable TV “Touch Dancing” with Alfonzo.
Donna started competing again for fun after taking a 14 year break and took 1St Place with her dance partner Derrick Allan in Professional Open Hustle Theater Arts at the Hustle Congress in 2006.
Donna has been on staff for “World Hustle”, New York Hustle Congress”, “International Hustle & Salsa Competition” in Miami and the New Orleans “The Big Easy” to judge, teach workshops and perform. Donna won an on line poll in 2006 sponsored by Ron Bess’s Dance Talk as Favorite Female Dancer in the Reader’s Choice Awards. Currently Donna teaches, Choreographs and performs in New York and beyond. For the past 15 years Donna has been the Ballroom Entertainment Director for the “Stardust Dance Weekends” in the Catskills & Stardust Cruises. | Fred & Tina Price | FRED & TINA are from Cleveland Ohio. Fred learned to dance the Hustle from fellow marines that were from NYC while Tina learned locally in Cleveland. It was when Fred came home to Cleveland that they met at local nightclub in the summer pf 1979. They have been dancing the Hustle together ever since. They're best known for the “smooth and graceful way” they dance their Hustle. Introduced to the West Coast Swing in 1996 they quickly fell head over heels with the dance. They love that they can combine their favorite past-times -DANCING – TRAVELING and MAKING NEW FRIENDS. Both Fred & Tina teach dance part time and would love to make it a full time career.  They both have played a very important part in their hometown dance club-The Cleveland Akron Swing & Hustle Club. Fred has held such positions as President, Vice President, Music Coordinator and Club DJ and Tina has been the club’s Treasurer, Workshop Coordinator and CASH BASH Co-Event Coordinator. More recently Fred holds the position of Club President and CASH BASH Event Coordinator and Tina holds the position of Club Secretary.
They are invited to teach workshops and to judge dance competitions at Swing & Hustle dance events across the country. They also actively compete on the West Coast Swing and Hustle dance circuit and have numerous titles and trophies to show for their accomplishments.
But the biggest accomplishments that they are most proud of are those uptained with their amateur’s students. Helping them achieve their goals and sharing their knowledge with all who want to learn to dance is what truly makes them happy. Fred also loves to DJ’s and occasionally is hired at some of these events for his musical expertise. They have a passion for dancing and hope to share some of that passion with you. They are so excited to be able to share their dance experience with you and they are looking forward to seeing you in their workshops and on the dance floor. Both Fred and Tina are available for private lessons. Please visit their website at: www.fredandtina.com | Gary Ulaner
| Gary hails from Los Angeles, where he teaches hustle, west coast swing, and night club 2 step. His dance accomplishments include titles from the  World Hustle Dance Championships, the Pacific Hustle Dance Championships, the Mid-American Dance Championships, and the International Hustle Dance Championships.
Gary has been invited to teach workshops across the country for World Hustle, Stanford Dance, People Who Dance, Fresno Dance, the St. Louis Imperial Dance Club, and many others. He holds weekly dance classes at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA. Information about dance at Cal Tech can be found at http://www.its.caltech.edu/~ballroom/.
When not dancing, Gary works as a radiologist at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles. | | George Garcia | George aspired to be a performer early in life. At the age of 6, he began his studies in classical piano, later moving on to jazz and contemporary music. He earned a Bachelors of Music in Music Business & Technology from New York University and a Degree in Music Technology from The Center For The Media Arts. George worked as a musician, DJ, live & sound engineer, technical consultant, educator, and music editor. In 2001, he began his formal training as a dancer and sought out the best educators the Hustle, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Latin & Ballroom communities had to offer.  George had a fulfilling Pro-Am career, placing in all his competitions with Hazel Ulrich, Loriann Greenhouse, Laura Cozik, Ligaya Fish, and Irene Griffin. As a Pro, George recently placed 2nd at DiscoAmerica in the 3-Dance Challenge with Diane Nardone, 3rd at Easterns in the Pro Strictly Hustle with Tammy Brown, 1st at Virginia State Open in the Pro Strictly Hustle with Sophy Kdep, 1st at Swing Fling in the Professional Hustle Solo with Angela McCabe, 3rd in the Pro Jack & Jill at Hustle Congress with Susan Fritz, and 1st at DiscoAmerica in the Pro-Am 3-Dance Challenge with his student, Roscel Garcia. Known as one of the friendliest social dancers, he dances with a smile on his face and enjoys dancing with dancers of all levels. George teaches private lessons, group classes and workshops, and choreographs wedding dances and cotillions in the NY, NJ, CT, & PA area. He also specializes in music editing for dancers and edited the music used for the Hustle routine choreographed by Maria Torres and performed by Lacey & Kameron on "So You Think You Can Dance." Sign up for his email newsletter at www.georgegarciadance.com | | John Festa |
| | | Jason Miklic & Sophy Kdep | JasonAndSophy met on the dance floor in May of 1998 and the y have been dancing together ever since. They travel all over the country teaching, competing, performing and judging in the West Coast Swing Circuit and the United Country Western Dance Councill. They are ranked among the top west coast swing dancers in the world. JasonAndSophy are full time dance instructors specializing in swing, country, hustle, ballroom and theatre arts. They are passionate promoters of west coast swing. As instructors, JasonAndSophy are known for their unique ability to illustrate techniques to give their students a better understanding of movements and to help them achieve their maximum dancing potential. Jason and Sophy love to share their passion and knowledge for dancing. | | John Lindo |  |
| Kim Vanaman | Dance Professional Kimberly Vanaman started off her career as an artist and tennis instructor before discovering her love of dance. She then began in the performance arena, initially Tap dancing as a member of Providence, R.I.'s "All Tap Revue," under the direction of Brian Jones. One dance form led to another and she spent many years studying and performing Jazz Dance at the Jeannette Neil Jazz Studio in Boston, MA. Simultaneously, she began her love affair with Hustle. 
Kim has been a Hustle Specialist and enthusiast since 1978. Since then, she is the primary source responsible for keeping Hustle alive in the New England region. She has also trained in American Style Ballroom Dance with an extensive focus on East Coast Swing. Kim teaches at the very classy Studio 665 in Woburn, MA. This successful competitor, performer, teacher, judge and choreographer includes among her favorite credits: Professional Van McCoy Hustle Finalist; finishing in the top 3 of all the National Hustle Pro Jack and Jill events; 3rd Place, Professional Classic Hustle, Hustle USA 2002; a founding member, one of the original officers and currently the Regional Representative for the IHDA(International Hustle Dance Association); reviving the art of the Hustle formation team for the National Hustle events; receiving "Top Teacher Award" at Hustle USA 1997; choreographing for several Professional theatres in Mass.; making NE Regional finals for Dance Fever; being happily married for more than 20 years and being the mother of two wonderful daughters. | | Krisna Creque Dodig | Krisna Creque Dodig has been instructing dance for over 12 years. The owner/ director of DanceFit International Studios for 3 years. She has done choreography and performed with several organizations such as: IDA (Austin,TX), Tango O (Manhattan, NY), Corazon De Tango (Spain), CCE (Kingston, NY), Zoe Dance/ Theatre.  She performs & writes motivational speeches and theatre pieces nationally, every year, for Crown Enterprises. She has written and directed theatrical productions such as: "Light to The Nations" and "We are Three". Krisna is trained in over 16 different dance styles including: ballroom, latin ballroom (rumba, salsa, chacha etc.), tango, break dance, hip- hop, stomp, krump, ballet, tap & jazz. Additionally, her training includes gymnastics, theatre, pilates and personal fitness training.
She has studied with dance masters, Lorrie Ann Gibson (Knicks City Dancers), Mia Michaels (So You Think You Can Dance), Shane Sparks (Millennium Dance Complex, CA), Leo Mateo, Paul Pellicoro.
In addition to directing her dance studio, Krisna is a staff fitness instructor for Bally's Fitness Club. Cheer dance coach for Greene County Pop Warner. She teaches dance annually to Greene County schools grades k- 12 through an 'Arts in Education' grant in Greene County through the Greene County Arts Coucil.
She has also conducted classes for : Coleman High School (Hurley, NY), Ulster County College (Stone Ridge, NY), Catskill Public Library (Catskill, NY), Catskill Community Center (Catskill, NY).
Affiliations: IDTA, NDTA, IMA, AFAA. Website: CatskillDanceFit.com
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| | Tony Pace | Tony's Background and Education
Tony Pace has been dancing for 35 years in New York, Dallas, and Houston. Tony is a native New Yorker from Garden City, Long Island. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Manhattan College in New York.
Tony taught physical education and was a tennis pro for ten years. His diverse background includes ownership of a night club and management of the Hard Rock Cafés in London and Dallas. For five years he was the undefeated club champion and event and promotion director of Club Papagayo in Dallas. 
Tony's Mission is Dance Instruction Tony is currently teaching hustle, salsa, cha cha, and swing in Houston. He brings his love of music, movement and dance to his students emphasizing the opportunities and possibilities in dancing. His choreography is inventive, unique and inspiring. Tony’s personal and professional mission is to provide the opportunity for anyone who has the desire to dance to do so. He has been very successful in accomplishing this mission with his innovative teaching style and visionary thinking which are having a tremendous impact on the growth of the Houston dance community. He has been guest instructor at many dance events across the United States.
Tony's Achievements and Awards
Top Teacher at Hustle USA, New York;Professional Classic Runner-Up at Hustle USA, New York; WHDC Hustlemania Pro-Am Champion, Fresno, California; Pro-Am Classic Showcase Champion at Hustle USA, New York; Texas Classic Hustle Champion, Houston, Texas; Opening Ceremonies and Show Participant, New Orleans Country Mardi Gras; World Hustle Dance Pro - Am Champion, Secaucus, New Jersey; Arizona Dance Classic Awards – Pro-Am Hustle and Showcase; World Hustle Dance Championships – Christopher M. Nardone Award for Outstanding Spirit of Giving; World Hustle Dance Championships - Numerous; First Place Awards: ESGR Area 2 Appreciation Award for support of "Helping A Hero"; Tenth Anniversary Recognition Award for Cinco De Mayo Dance Festival.
Tony's Dance Events and Productions
Tony Pace is the owner of the Annual Cinco De Mayo Dance Festival (Hustle, Salsa, Swing), which is held in Houston on the first weekend in May. Tony celebrated the 10th anniversary of The Cinco De Mayo Dance Festival in Houston, Texas, in May 2008. Tony has produced the “Ultimate Dance Nights Outs”, a weekly evening of dancing for country, swing, hustle and salsa dancers at the Continental Ballrooms in Houston. He organized "Dancin' in the Streets", 16 weeks of jack and jills in hustle and swing at the Hop in Houston. Texas. Tony has taught dancers at Mi Luna Restaurant in the Woodlands, LifeTime Fitness in Houston, and Walden Yacht Club in Conroe. Presently, Tony teaches Hustle, Salsa, Cha Cha, and Swing at Chayns Nightclub where he's been teaching for 14 years.
Tony’s goal is to bring the joy of dancing to as many people as possible.
Visit his website at www.tonypaceportfolio.com. | | Tybaldt & Hazel Ulrich |  | |
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