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NJHC
JANUARY 15-19, 2026
Meet The Staff
Lori Brizzi - Event Director
Ron Bess
MC
Ron resides in Southern New Jersey and has been dancing in the Hustle scene for over 35 years. He has performed on the nationally syndicated TV show "Dance Fever" and has won over 100 dance contests throughout the United States. Ron has been the Master of Ceremonies at many Hustle conventions and events for the last 20 years including the first Hustle USA, NY Hustle Congress, Disco American Dance Championships. Currently he promotes/organizes dance socials, coaches dance couples and is the editor of the on line newsletter "DanceTalk®" - reaching over 20,000 dancers every week. In efforts to keep the history of the Hustle alive, he helped create, write biographies and design the 'Hustle Hall Of Fame' website. Ron was the recipient of the Icon Award at the 2011 'NY Hustle Congress, Christopher M. Nardone Award, The 'World Hustle Dance Championships' Life Time Achievement Award, and inducted into 'Disco America' Hall Of Fame in 2013. Ron has also promoted and CO-produced events including The PBS televised "Get Down Tonight - The Disco Explosion," and the annual 'Holiday Spectacular'.
Ron resides in Southern New Jersey and has been dancing in the Hustle scene for over 35 years. He has performed on the nationally syndicated TV show "Dance Fever" and has won over 100 dance contests throughout the United States. Ron has been the Master of Ceremonies at many Hustle conventions and events for the last 20 years including the first Hustle USA, NY Hustle Congress, Disco American Dance Championships. Currently he promotes/organizes dance socials, coaches dance couples and is the editor of the on line newsletter "DanceTalk®" - reaching over 20,000 dancers every week. In efforts to keep the history of the Hustle alive, he helped create, write biographies and design the 'Hustle Hall Of Fame' website. Ron was the recipient of the Icon Award at the 2011 'NY Hustle Congress, Christopher M. Nardone Award, The 'World Hustle Dance Championships' Life Time Achievement Award, and inducted into 'Disco America' Hall Of Fame in 2013. Ron has also promoted and CO-produced events including The PBS televised "Get Down Tonight - The Disco Explosion," and the annual 'Holiday Spectacular'.
Kelvin & Loriann Roche
Instructor/Judge
Together they are 9 time World Hustle Champions. Featured in many movies together, such as Disney's Enchanted and El Cantante with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. They have traveled around the world preforming in places like Egypt, China, Japan and Hawaii. Choreographed So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Kelvin, with a Latin background, has been dancing all his life. Studied with Joffrey Ballet, trained in Latin and ballroom. Has background in jazz and modern from studying in New York City. Finalist at USBC in International Latin.. Featured in several commercials, television shows and movies as well as Life Magazine. Worked with Vanessa Williams, Rubin Blades, Conan O'Brian and more. Since the age of 4, Loriann found a love for dance. Trained in ballet for 15 years, and ballroom and Latin for 25. Studied with the Royal Academy of Dance in England. Finalist at USBC in American Rhythm and Theater Arts. Also a finalist in the Invitational Theater Arts in Blackpool, England. World Hustle Champion 9 times.
Together they are 9 time World Hustle Champions. Featured in many movies together, such as Disney's Enchanted and El Cantante with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez. They have traveled around the world preforming in places like Egypt, China, Japan and Hawaii. Choreographed So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Kelvin, with a Latin background, has been dancing all his life. Studied with Joffrey Ballet, trained in Latin and ballroom. Has background in jazz and modern from studying in New York City. Finalist at USBC in International Latin.. Featured in several commercials, television shows and movies as well as Life Magazine. Worked with Vanessa Williams, Rubin Blades, Conan O'Brian and more. Since the age of 4, Loriann found a love for dance. Trained in ballet for 15 years, and ballroom and Latin for 25. Studied with the Royal Academy of Dance in England. Finalist at USBC in American Rhythm and Theater Arts. Also a finalist in the Invitational Theater Arts in Blackpool, England. World Hustle Champion 9 times.
Louie Orlando & Beth Darchi
Instructor/Judge
Louis and Elizabeth have been instructors for dance events: IHSC, Disco America, Tri-State Dance Festival, Canada Salsa and Bachata Congress, LA Hustle Congress, plus more. Louie has been teaching and dancing for many years and is considered one of the best Hustle leaders. Elizabeth has attended Performing Arts High School as a Ballet major. She also has an extensive dance repertoire of Jazz/Theater, Salsa, Ballroom and Hustle. As a choreographer she has touched the realm of show productions and choreographing for major Dance events.
Louis and Beth’s workshops are fun and informative where they have a chemistry that will have you wanting more. They strive to introduce their innovative funky/rhythm and creative style in Hustle by utilizing Classic House, Hip-Hop and R&B music. Their diversity has been the hallmark of their career.
Louis and Elizabeth have been instructors for dance events: IHSC, Disco America, Tri-State Dance Festival, Canada Salsa and Bachata Congress, LA Hustle Congress, plus more. Louie has been teaching and dancing for many years and is considered one of the best Hustle leaders. Elizabeth has attended Performing Arts High School as a Ballet major. She also has an extensive dance repertoire of Jazz/Theater, Salsa, Ballroom and Hustle. As a choreographer she has touched the realm of show productions and choreographing for major Dance events.
Louis and Beth’s workshops are fun and informative where they have a chemistry that will have you wanting more. They strive to introduce their innovative funky/rhythm and creative style in Hustle by utilizing Classic House, Hip-Hop and R&B music. Their diversity has been the hallmark of their career.
Danny McGee
Instructor/Judge...
Founder and co-owner of Top Hat Dance Studios in Philadelphia and Lancaster as well as Top Hat Dance Studio School of Ballet. Since its grand opening in 1995, the strength of Top Hat Dance Studio has been attributed to his abilities, both as a dancer and an instructor. For over 15 years, Daniel has continued to teach, perform and compete in the Ballroom, Latin, and Hustle dance forms. He is currently one of the top ranked competitors in the country and undefeated in the Pro/Am Theatre Arts Hustle division. Daniel is currently on the board of the International Hustle Dance Association. In addition, Daniel received his Associate certification in International Standard with a "Highly Commended" score by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) in 2007. In 2008, Daniel recieved, "with Honors" his ISTD Licentiate Theatre Arts certification. Daniel is also a member of the National Dance Council of America (NDCA).
Founder and co-owner of Top Hat Dance Studios in Philadelphia and Lancaster as well as Top Hat Dance Studio School of Ballet. Since its grand opening in 1995, the strength of Top Hat Dance Studio has been attributed to his abilities, both as a dancer and an instructor. For over 15 years, Daniel has continued to teach, perform and compete in the Ballroom, Latin, and Hustle dance forms. He is currently one of the top ranked competitors in the country and undefeated in the Pro/Am Theatre Arts Hustle division. Daniel is currently on the board of the International Hustle Dance Association. In addition, Daniel received his Associate certification in International Standard with a "Highly Commended" score by the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) in 2007. In 2008, Daniel recieved, "with Honors" his ISTD Licentiate Theatre Arts certification. Daniel is also a member of the National Dance Council of America (NDCA).
Donna DiSimone
Instructor/Judge
Donna has been teaching dance since 1976. Her knowledge of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyric, Broadway Theater, Ballroom and Marital Arts has greatly influenced her Ballroom, Country, Hustle & West Coast dancing with an elegant athletic style. 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). Donna co-owned and operated a Ballroom Theater Company for 15 years under the name " Dance Odyssey Productions."
She is the proud owner of her own dance studio "The DancXchange, LLC . She runs and DJ's her monthly Hustle, West Coast Swing, Latin and Ballrooms dances under the name “The DancXchange "Club Night” in Suffolk and Nassau counties.
She serves as Entertainment Director for the Stardust Dance Weekend at the Villa Roma Hotel in the beautiful Catskills of New York
Donna has been teaching dance since 1976. Her knowledge of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyric, Broadway Theater, Ballroom and Marital Arts has greatly influenced her Ballroom, Country, Hustle & West Coast dancing with an elegant athletic style. 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). Donna co-owned and operated a Ballroom Theater Company for 15 years under the name " Dance Odyssey Productions."
She is the proud owner of her own dance studio "The DancXchange, LLC . She runs and DJ's her monthly Hustle, West Coast Swing, Latin and Ballrooms dances under the name “The DancXchange "Club Night” in Suffolk and Nassau counties.
She serves as Entertainment Director for the Stardust Dance Weekend at the Villa Roma Hotel in the beautiful Catskills of New York
Jamie Serna
Instructor/Judge
Jaime has been competing on the national Hustle circuit for the past 28 years holding numerous titles as an amateur and several since becoming a professional. Jaime learned by training and competing with several of the top Hustle Legends Dancers/Instructors/Coachesof years past. Since becoming a Hustle Pro in 2007, Jaime has taught Hustle classes and workshops at various dance studios, Starlight Dance Center in New Jersey and at Dancesport New York City. He is currently teaching independently in the tri-state area. He has been on staff at Disco America, IHSC, Latin Hustle & Salsa United, International Latin Hustle Fest, World Hustle Dance Championships, New York & New Jersey Hustle Congress, Swing Dance America, LA Hustle Congress, Tri- State Hustle Festival, Mad Jam Swing Fling, Big Apple Dance Festival and Florida Dance Magic. He has been named Top Male Instructor on Dance-Talk Reader's Magazine. Jaime's passion and talent for Hustle, combined with his precise movements and smooth style has made him a prominent figure in the Hustle scene. He continues to compete in Pro/Pro and Pro/Am's with his students receiving top honors at events around the country. Jaime's goal is to inspire his students to develop their own personal style and to be the best they can be while having fun, whether it's preparing for a competition or just social dancing. Jaime believes in using traveling patterns to move around the floor to show footwork and flair.
Jaime has been competing on the national Hustle circuit for the past 28 years holding numerous titles as an amateur and several since becoming a professional. Jaime learned by training and competing with several of the top Hustle Legends Dancers/Instructors/Coachesof years past. Since becoming a Hustle Pro in 2007, Jaime has taught Hustle classes and workshops at various dance studios, Starlight Dance Center in New Jersey and at Dancesport New York City. He is currently teaching independently in the tri-state area. He has been on staff at Disco America, IHSC, Latin Hustle & Salsa United, International Latin Hustle Fest, World Hustle Dance Championships, New York & New Jersey Hustle Congress, Swing Dance America, LA Hustle Congress, Tri- State Hustle Festival, Mad Jam Swing Fling, Big Apple Dance Festival and Florida Dance Magic. He has been named Top Male Instructor on Dance-Talk Reader's Magazine. Jaime's passion and talent for Hustle, combined with his precise movements and smooth style has made him a prominent figure in the Hustle scene. He continues to compete in Pro/Pro and Pro/Am's with his students receiving top honors at events around the country. Jaime's goal is to inspire his students to develop their own personal style and to be the best they can be while having fun, whether it's preparing for a competition or just social dancing. Jaime believes in using traveling patterns to move around the floor to show footwork and flair.
Diane Nardone
Instructor/Judge
Katie Marlowe
Instructor/Judge
Annie Lebedeva & Steven James
Instructor/Judge
Chris Crevatas & Taryn Rucinski
Instructor/Judge
Based in Northern, New Jersey Professional Hustle dancers Christopher Crevatas and Taryn Rucinski, have been competing and teaching together since 2020.
Christopher began his dance career at a young age, starting with hip hop, theater arts and was later involved in tv commercials, independent film, and local theater. Currently on staff at Roger’s Dance Center in Fairfield, Christopher specializes in teaching Hustle, Salsa, Ballroom, and the Rhythm dances. He also holds his DVIDA International Dance Association certification in Hustle and has previously taught at Arthur Murray, Battista Dance Studio, and Salsa Fever On2.
A social dance specialist, Taryn began her dance journey ten years ago as a student at the famed Dancesport in NYC and competed as a gold level amateur in American Smooth and Latin before turning pro. Currently teaching Hustle at Starlight Dance Center in Nutley, she holds her AIDA student teacher certification and bronze medals in ballroom. A recent brain tumor survivor with the invisible disabilities of partial deafness and only one vestibular nerve, Taryn focuses on techniques to improve balance and stability across the various dance styles.
Known for their unique patterns, and original choreography, Christopher and Taryn have consistently scored in Professional Jack and Jill, Three Dance, and Showdance divisions and have been on staff at such preeminent events as Disco America, L.A. Hustle Congress, Las Vegas Super Congress, International Latin Hustle Festival, Oahu Danzeventure, Quick Quick Slow Dance Cruises, Stardust Dance Weekends, Toronto Open Swing and Hustle Championships, Salsa and Latin Hustle United, and now New Jersey Hustle Congress. With almost 30 years combined passion and experience in partner dancing, Christopher and Taryn hope to inspire others in the Hustle community to envision new possibilities in the movement and flow of the dance.
Based in Northern, New Jersey Professional Hustle dancers Christopher Crevatas and Taryn Rucinski, have been competing and teaching together since 2020.
Christopher began his dance career at a young age, starting with hip hop, theater arts and was later involved in tv commercials, independent film, and local theater. Currently on staff at Roger’s Dance Center in Fairfield, Christopher specializes in teaching Hustle, Salsa, Ballroom, and the Rhythm dances. He also holds his DVIDA International Dance Association certification in Hustle and has previously taught at Arthur Murray, Battista Dance Studio, and Salsa Fever On2.
A social dance specialist, Taryn began her dance journey ten years ago as a student at the famed Dancesport in NYC and competed as a gold level amateur in American Smooth and Latin before turning pro. Currently teaching Hustle at Starlight Dance Center in Nutley, she holds her AIDA student teacher certification and bronze medals in ballroom. A recent brain tumor survivor with the invisible disabilities of partial deafness and only one vestibular nerve, Taryn focuses on techniques to improve balance and stability across the various dance styles.
Known for their unique patterns, and original choreography, Christopher and Taryn have consistently scored in Professional Jack and Jill, Three Dance, and Showdance divisions and have been on staff at such preeminent events as Disco America, L.A. Hustle Congress, Las Vegas Super Congress, International Latin Hustle Festival, Oahu Danzeventure, Quick Quick Slow Dance Cruises, Stardust Dance Weekends, Toronto Open Swing and Hustle Championships, Salsa and Latin Hustle United, and now New Jersey Hustle Congress. With almost 30 years combined passion and experience in partner dancing, Christopher and Taryn hope to inspire others in the Hustle community to envision new possibilities in the movement and flow of the dance.
Gustavo & Faustine
Instructor/Judge
Stephen R. Ward
Instructor/Judge
Kimberly Vanaman
Event Facilitator, Instructor
Kim is a National Hustle Specialist and is THE “go-to” Hustle Dance Instructor in New England.. Kim is also trained in American Style Ballroom Dance with an extensive focus on East Coast Swing, WCS, as well as a strong background in Jazz and Tap dancing and performing. Consistently finishing in the top 3 of all National Hustle Pro Jack and Jill events; Finalist, World Hustle Professional Division, International Hustle and Salsa Competition; 3rd Place, Professional Classic Hustle, Hustle USA; 1st Place, Classic Hustle ProAm Showcase, The Easterns Dancesport Competition; Founding member, original officer and currently the Regional Representative for the IHDA (Interrnational Hustle Dance Association); "Top Teacher Award", Hustle USA; The Arte Phillips Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kim is a National Hustle Specialist and is THE “go-to” Hustle Dance Instructor in New England.. Kim is also trained in American Style Ballroom Dance with an extensive focus on East Coast Swing, WCS, as well as a strong background in Jazz and Tap dancing and performing. Consistently finishing in the top 3 of all National Hustle Pro Jack and Jill events; Finalist, World Hustle Professional Division, International Hustle and Salsa Competition; 3rd Place, Professional Classic Hustle, Hustle USA; 1st Place, Classic Hustle ProAm Showcase, The Easterns Dancesport Competition; Founding member, original officer and currently the Regional Representative for the IHDA (Interrnational Hustle Dance Association); "Top Teacher Award", Hustle USA; The Arte Phillips Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dawn Garrish
Head Judge
George Garcia
Instructor/Judge
DJs
Jamal R Class
Cesar Cab
David Ho
Tony Felix
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