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New Jersey Hustle Congress
Meet The Staff
Lori Brizzi
Event Director
of New Jersey Hustle Congress. Miss Brizzi’s legendary dance events include the "NY Hustle Congress", now in it's 11th year, over 20 years of "Millennium Dance Parties", 4 years of "Millennium Dance Cruises" and most recently, host of the legendary "Hustle Jam" Dance Parties Monday Nights at EPA Dance NYC. Voted "Person of the Year" for 6 years by the readers of DanceTalk, the country's largest newsletter for hustle dancing. She has won numerous dance championships in International Latin, Theater Arts, and Cabaret, and is a 3 time winner of the Zacharay's Dance Contest. She was a featured performer of such prestigious dance companies as American Ballroom Theater and Swing Dance America. She has performed at Lincoln Center, the Rainbow Room, the Copacabana, Latin Quarter, and other NYC night clubs. She has also made numerous TV and movie appearances and was featured for her work in the Hustle community in the documentary "Crime Cutz" which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
of New Jersey Hustle Congress. Miss Brizzi’s legendary dance events include the "NY Hustle Congress", now in it's 11th year, over 20 years of "Millennium Dance Parties", 4 years of "Millennium Dance Cruises" and most recently, host of the legendary "Hustle Jam" Dance Parties Monday Nights at EPA Dance NYC. Voted "Person of the Year" for 6 years by the readers of DanceTalk, the country's largest newsletter for hustle dancing. She has won numerous dance championships in International Latin, Theater Arts, and Cabaret, and is a 3 time winner of the Zacharay's Dance Contest. She was a featured performer of such prestigious dance companies as American Ballroom Theater and Swing Dance America. She has performed at Lincoln Center, the Rainbow Room, the Copacabana, Latin Quarter, and other NYC night clubs. She has also made numerous TV and movie appearances and was featured for her work in the Hustle community in the documentary "Crime Cutz" which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Lisa Nunziella
Partner/Producer at Alumbra Films. A pioneer of The Hustle we dance today. Winner of The Harvest Moon Ball (Hustle Division) Madison Square Garden in the 1970’s, a pioneering member of the touring cast of “Saturday Night Fever” in Europe and Africa in 1978. Lisa is also the Winner of the United States Ballroom Championships (Theatre Arts Division), in 1980 and 1981. A “World Title Winner’ in England in 1981. She is also the “Dulaine Dance Cup” winner in New York City and “The Classique Du Quebec” in Canada in 1985. The Latin Hustle has been a fixture in Lisa’s life for over forty years. She will soon be co-producing and be head choreographer for the up coming Hollywood motion picture “A Boy And The Mirror Ball”.
Frank Reyes
President at Alumbra Films. Screenwriter/Director/Songwriter Franc Reyes, (Empire, Illegal Tender, The Ministers), began his career in show business as a Hustle dancer/choreographer. He toured Europe and The United States in a time when ‘Disco” was at its zenith. Currently he is preparing for new film projects to be shot in NYC and the release of his first book “A Boy And The Mirror Ball”, based on a true story.
Kimberly Vanaman
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.
Louie Orlando & Beth Darchi
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.
Gustavo Rueda
Gustavo's love for the hustle started 13 years ago at Arthur Murray dance studios. Since then he has been developing his hustle skills from the Hustle legends. Gustavo's ballroom background adds a layer of smoothness that many can uniquely identify when dancing with him. Member of Luis and Mary Ann Rosa's Latin Dance Connection. Professional Just Hustle Silver Medalist at Disco America 2022. 2nd Place in the Professional Just Hustle Competition at Los Angeles Hustle Congress 2022. 1st Place in the Professional Hustle Jack & Jill Competition at Los Angeles Hustle Congress 2022. Semi-Finalist Hustle Leader in the 2v2 Hustle Battle at the 2022 Hustle & Soul competition, Seattle, WA.
Billy Marti
Billy Marti started dancing at the age of 18. He has performed with Artie Phillips and Nancy Melius, Jennifer Lopez, Lisa Nunziella, Maria Torres, Nelly Cotto, Billy Farjardo, and more. Billy fondly recalls the counseling and direction given to him by his hero the late and truly great, Eddie Vega. Billy has also become known and recognized as a talented choreographer. He has choreographed for “Eleganza Italiana,” at the Mariiott Marquis in New York City, ”EL BARRIO USA” at Caroline’s comedy club, and for upcoming singing artist like Mari Vazquez of American Idol.
Vuk Stefanovic & Rebecca Blomberg
1st place Rising Star Salsa Cabaret World Salsa Summit Miami 2021; 3rd Place Pro Bachata Cabaret World Salsa Summit 2021; 2nd Place Rising Star Salsa Cabaret World Salsa Miami 2020; 3rd Place Stage Tango Nationals USA 2021; Winners of the DC tango chalange stage and salon 2022; Featured as dancers in Jennifer Lopez and Maluma music video "Pa ti"; Directors of Sensual movement pro Bachata team
Jaime Serna
Jaime has been competing on the national Hustle circuit for the past 22 years holding numerous titles as an amateur and several since becoming a professional. He has been on staff at Disco America, IHSC, World Hustle Dance Championships, New York Hustle Congress, Swing Dance America, Mad Jam and Swing Fling. Jaime believes in using traveling patterns to move around the floor to show footwork and flair.
Veronica Castilla
Veronica is a multitalented pro dancer who has won multiple prestigious hustle & salsa titles across the country for several years. Now, known for her attention to detail and to be one of the most efficient hustle dancers today, her distinguished style has attracted many students desiring to emulate her.
Ron Bess
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'.
Christy Kam
Christy is a ballroom, latin, salsa, and hustle pro with over 20 years of teaching experience located in central PA. She first fell in love with partner dancing after a 15 years of intensive ballet training, which formed the foundation of her love of technique and movement. Recently, she has also danced rhythm with Jameson Kilburn, making finals in professional rising star rhythm. Jameson is also her partner for hustle and triple threat (hustle, salsa, and west coast swing), where they have won many titles, most notably winning the first place title in the open professional world hustle championships, professional strictly hustle, and professional triple threat in 2014, making her the current and reigning world hustle champion.
Stephen Ward
A highly-talented dancer and instructor with a diverse background ranging from freestyle, Country Western, West Coast Swing, ballroom & ballet. Stephen is a devoted Hustle dancer and is wholly dedicated toward the preservation, promotion & growth of Hustle dancing in the SF Bay Area.
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