*If you pre-pay, please understand that this is to avoid delays and provide a discount, not create additional complications.  Please print & bring your receipt.  Refunds are generally NOT  given and are only provided in extenuating circumstances determined by the Instructor.

If you do not pre-pay, please understand that we will only accept "at the door" rates on the day of the event.

"Early Bird"
 before
Mon, Aug 10

Pre-Register before
Fri, Aug 14

Hustle Beginner Crash Course
Level: Basic/Beginner I
w. Erik Novoa

This is a basic class introducing the fundamentals of Hustle and some of the basic patterns and theory of movement.  No yank-pull - just pure flowing movement.  It is perfect for the "day one" beginner and designed to have you dancing the very same night.

Early Bird
Deadline Has passed

Elegant Hustle
(Fred & Ginger, The Cape & More)
Level: Adv Beginner
w Erik Novoa & Anna Brady

We're going to break down the "Fred & Ginger" in an easy way so you can get it and make it your own.  Then we'll play with "The Cape" to showcase the follower's fierceness.   If we have more time we'll explore a bonus move.

* Requirements: Participants must have working knowledge of their Hustle basics and understand the names and counts of all the basics.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

Early Bird
Deadline Has passed

Hustle  & Mix Party
at Smiths Dancing School

Legend Hustle DJ: Bobby Morales

DJ Bobby Morales will be spinning the hottest Hustle music you've ever heard.  That might be a tall order for most DJs, but not for Bobby.  Bobby is one of the premier Hustle DJs in the world and by playing some of the recognizable classics and mixing in the some of the fiercest house rhythms you've ever heard, he's going to make you wish the night never ends.

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door.  
 

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door. 

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door.  

Erik Novoa has been dancing for 20 years, starting with ballet and continuing through jazz, modern dance, musical theatre, tap and, finally in 1998, West Coast Swing. In the years following, he soared through the rankings and has been a top-10 finalist in the US Open three times.  Two years after starting West Coast Swing, he also won the national championships for Hustle.  He is currently one of the major torches of both dances in the Northeast and in 2006 received the "Best of the Gold Coast" award for Best Way to Get in Step.  Erik has an inspiring dance style and a standout teaching ability which you won't want to miss.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Anna Brady combines the discipline of classical ballet with the creativity of partner dancing.  She trained and performed in both classical and modern styles and also competed in ballroom/latin dance while at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Anna has recently performed with Erik Novoa in contemporary ballet pieces "Ordinary Day" (Choreographed by Erik & Anna) and "The Player" (Choreographed by Anna).  She is known throughout the northeast for her "Spins, Turns & Technique" classes for partner dancing. 

Anna and Erik most recently placed 2nd in the Advanced Jack & Jill at the International Hustle & Salsa Competition 2009 and were featured in the Saturday night dinner show.