What is "Hustle"?
Does the word "Hustle" conjure images of Travolta line dancing in his bell bottom pants and famous disco pose? Well that image couldn't be further from the Hustle we dance today! While it does have its roots in New York City's mid 70's, it is now a contemporary dance, always evolving and maintaining its popularity. Hustle is not a form of swing dancing, rather its roots are in the hot Latin dances, with incorporated elements from several dance styles. Click here to read more about Hustle.

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Announcements

2010 HUSTLE SAN DIEGO WORKSHOPS: DEBRA HAMPTON is scheduled to teach a 1-hour Intermediate Hustle Workshop before the Monthly Dance from 7-8 p.m. on February 13, May 8 and August 14. On months featuring one of these workshops, there will continue to be a Beginning Hustle workshop 8-8:30 p.m. in the small instruction room as the dance begins. Before Monthly Dances on other months, there will be a Beginning Hustle Sorkshop 7:30-8 p.m. preceding the Monthly Dance. Please check our "What' Happening" Dance Calendar for potential changes in workshop scheduling and addition of other workshop instructors.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Michael & Patty Robles' Hustle Workshop and Dance 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Club One Studio in Costa Mesa, CA. Intermediate-Advanced Workshop 7:30-8:15, 8:15-11:30 open dancing to mostly hustle. They will be playing slow contemporary tunes early in the evening, and as the evening progresses "going back in time" with a blend of faster hustle classics of the 70s and 80s. Club One Studio, 3195-J Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Admission: $10. Info: Michael Robles, 949-351-9708. Club One Website. Map. Michael Robles Website. 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13: HUSTLE SAN DIEGO WORKSHOP AND DANCE 7-8 p.m. Intermediate Level Hustle Dance Workshop with Debra Hampton of Los Angeles, 8-8:30 Beginner Hustle Lesson with Archie Dawson; 8p.m.-midnight open dancing to contemporary and classic hustle tunes. Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd. #100, Encinitas, CA 92024. Dance Party: $7 ($5 Members); Workshop with Debra Hampton: $15 ($10 for members).

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27: DANCE WORKSHOPS WITH ARCHIE AND MELANIE DAWSON -- 2-3 p.m.: "Intermediate West Coast Swing"; 3-4 p.m. "Intermediate Hustle." Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd. #100, Encinitas, CA 92024. Cost: $10 per workshop.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27: Da Island Boyz present Hustle Daze Dance Party hosted by The Renegade -- Arman-Mar DeGuzman -- 7:00-11:00 p.m. at Yolanda Vargas' Infinity Dance Sport Center, 4428 Convoy Street, Suite 288 (at the Office Depot Center). Hustle dance lesson 7:30 p.m. Groove to the 70's and 80's tunes of the HUSTLE. Boogie to the funky beats of the West Coast Swing. Sway to the sexy Latin rhythms of the Tango, Salsa and Cha Cha. Hawaiian outfits optional. Refreshments and snacks. Admission $8. For more info, email address: rmundo@mac.com or call Arman at: info 858-576-0560, cell 858-210-2599.

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — HACIENDA HOTEL.  Debra Hampton presents an intermediate/advanced hustle dance lesson at 7:45 p.m., and Cesar mixes the music from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. The hotel also offers an affordable 24-hour diner right next door. It all takes place at the Hacienda Hotel's Double H Saloon, 525 N Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo, CA. Map.

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY: Dance For 2 WCS/Hustle/NC2-Step Dance features djs and instructors which include Shawn Torgerson, Jane Hance and Erica Lyons. Lesson at 7:30 p.m., open dancing 8-11 p.m. Cost: $7. Dance For Two Dance Studio, 7528 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111, front desk 858-565-9575 Dance For 2 Website.

FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY: Sandra Casado is hosting a hustle dance at Dance Palace, 1 Argonaut #A, Aliso Viejo, CA (same parking lot as Azarian Gymnastics close to Aliso Creek and Glenwood). Get more info at photodancer@hotmail.com or (949) 209-7441.

FIRST SATURDAY:Cesar Ricuarte is hosting a hustle dance and lesson at Club One Studio, 3195-J Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA. Website. Map.  Hustle lesson at 8pm, and open dancing 9pm–midnight. Directions:  405 to MacArthur South (away from airport) left on Main Left on Red Hill right on Pullman and then 2nd driveway on left across from Magellan Moving and Storage. Info at www.ClubOneStudio.com or Cesar at (949) 837-0440.

SECOND FRIDAY: Michael & Patty Robles' Hustle Workshop and Dance 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Club One Studio in Costa Mesa, CA. Intermediate-Advanced Workshop 7:30-8:30, 8:30-11:30 open dancing to mostly hustle. They will be playing slow contemporary tunes early in the evening, and as the evening progresses "going back in time" with a blend of faster hustle classics of the 70s and 80s. Club One Studio, 3195-J Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA. Club One Website. Map. Michael Robles Website. 

SECOND SUNDAY: Hustle Heaven Dance Experience from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., cost is $7, $5 for college students. Don Seidenspinner plays contemporary and classic hustle tunes, west coast swing, Argentine tango, nightclub two-step and Latin tunes. No lesson. Don says the A/C works great. Every second Sunday at Dance For Two Dance Studio, 7528 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111, front desk 858-565-9575 Dance For 2 Website. Free hustle dance video notebook at www.hustleheaven.com.

THIRD SATURDAY: David Nguyen is hosting a HUSTLE DANCE at Pattie Wells' Dancetime Center, 1255 W. Morena Blvd., San Diego, CA. 8–8:30 is a hustle lesson, and 8:30 to 11 p.m. open dancing to mostly disco music. Admission: $7. Map 

THIRD SATURDAY: Raul Santiago and DJ Ann host a hustle and salsa dance at The Hacienda Hotel's Double H Saloon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Salsa Shines workshop; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Latin Hustle workshop; 8:30-midnight open dancing. Hacienda Hotel's Double H Saloon, 525 N Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo, CA. Map.

FOURTH FRIDAY: Ron Cantwell is hosting a HUSTLE DANCE at Ciao Bella Caffe Bar & Restorante, 5263 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa, CA. There is often a beginning hustle dance lesson at 9p.m., open dancing 9:30-on. Admission: Free. Website. This has become one of Webmaster Jim's favorite local dance events during the month with a small congenial group of regulars and a nice variety of hustle tunes by DJ Ron often until well after midnight. Thanks to restaurant owner Daniel for providing the dance time for hustle.

FOURTH SATURDAY: Rhonda Diamond is hosting a HUSTLE AND WEST COAST SWING DANCE at The Regency Ballroom, 24827 S. Western Ave, Lomita, CA. 7 p.m. workshops preceed the dance. Info at diamond2dance@aol.com or Rhonda Diamond at (310) 701-1519.

FOURTH SATURDAY: Val Hunt and the Hustle Crew are hosting a "SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER" hustle dance at Ambiant Dance, 16597 N. 92nd Street, Suite 105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Info: 480--707-2004 (Val Hunt), or email phoenixhustle@gmail.com. Website.

HUSTLE DANCES AT CLAY'S STAGE, COSTA MESA.  Fred Harshbarger opens his photo studio to hustle dancing periodically. 8 p.m. – Midnight Non-Stop Hustle. Free admission, bring a snack or case of water to share. Clay's Stage, 1375 Logan Ave., Costa Mesa, CA. Fred will be taking video footage to add to his Website about 10 and 10:30 pm.  Website.  Map.

HUSTLE SAN DIEGO DANCERS were featured on KNSD News on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 7:45 in the morning. Archie Dawson was interviewed, and dancers shown on the broadcast included Ron Cantwell, Wendy Khentigan, Naida Malchiodi, Ken Mcarthur and Kelly Oullette. View the video.

ANYONE CAN HUSTLE. View the video. INTRODUCTION TO HUSTLE. View the video.

FUN FACT: "The name 'Hustle' was originally a line dance of the same name. The 'couples dance' that was to later steal the name when the movie "Saturday Night Fever " hit the scene was a mixture of Latin and Swing, mixed to the new modern Disco beat. No one knew what to call it, and it had many different names across the country in the early 1970s such as "Disco Swing," "Rope Hustle," "Sling Hustle," "Street Hustle," "Latin Hustle." etc. These versions usually were different types that would add the flavor of its name." — Sonny Watson