information about places where you can catch up on
on the latest moves and dance to the coolest grooves... but before you venture out to any of these locations,
please call the phone number listed to be sure that the
information is correct, as dance venues change on a
regular basis and often it is not possible to keep up with
all the changes. Hope to see you on the dance floor!
Hustle Flash Mob
Who's ready for the first ever Hustle Flash Mob?!? Erica Smith decided to follow in the footsteps of the creators of the first ever WCS Flash Mob by creating the first ever Hustle Flash Mob. In so doing, Erica Smith teamed up with Joyce Szili to co-choreograph the Official Hustle Flash Mob Choreography. The Hustle Flash Mob Choreography will be danced to Lady Gaga's popular hit song, “Just Dance.” Check out the Official Hustle Flash Mob Cheography
(Presented by Dance America Videos)
The DC Hustle Flash Mob
The 2011 DC Hustle Flash Mob took place on Saturday, April 9, 2011 during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The DC Hustle Flash Mob was a huge success!! We had MD, DC, VA, PA, NJ, and NY in the house. A big thanks to all the participants!!
(courtesy of Wendy Cooper)
The DC Hustle Flash Mob was featured on Channel 9 News.
(Channel 9 Coverage)
The DC Hustle Flash Mob was also featured on Fox 5 News.
(FOX 5 Preview)
(FOX 5 Coverage)
In addition, the DC Hustle Flash Mob was featured on NBC 4.
(NBC 4 Preview)
(NBC 4 Coverage)
Below is the Official DC Hustle Flash Mob video.
(Presented by Dance America Videos)
For more information about how you can participate in a future DC Hustle Flash Mob, please contact Erica Smith via email at dchustle@yahoo.com
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Alaska's Hustle Flash Mob
The Hustle Flash Mob debuted for the first time in Anchorage, Alaska on Sunday, May 15, 2011 in front of the Anchorage Performing Arts Center. Most of their audience was inside the Performing Arts Center looking out through the windows. The first ever Alaska Hustle Flash Mob was a huge success thanks to Liv Froholm (organizer) and participants!!
Below is a video of the Alaska Hustle Flash Mob's warmup and debut in front of the Anchorage Performing Arts Center.
The Hustle Flash Mob was performed for the second time in downtown Anchorage, Alaska on June 12, 2011 at Sunday Market. Below is a video of the second Alaska Hustle Flash Mob.
For more information about how you can participate in a future Alaska Hustle Flash Mob, please contact Liv Froholm via email at dansnorge@gmail.com.
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The NY Hustle Flash Mob
The first ever NY Hustle Flash Mob took place on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Thompson Square shortly after the Annual Dance Parade (the Hustle Flash Mob choreography was also performed throughout the Dance Parade). The NY Hustle Flash Mob was a huge success thanks to Jami Josephson-Chace (organizer), Lori Brizzi, Donna DeSimone, Beth Darchi, Luis and MaryAnn Rosa, Roberto Pagon and many others. Thanks to all of the participants that came from NY, MD, VA, DC, PA, Long Island, and NJ to promote the dance we all love.
Below is a video of the NY Hustle Flash Mob's debut at Thompson Square.
For more information about how you can participate in a future NY Hustle Flash Mob, please contact Jami Josephson-Chace via emai at jami@learn2salsa.com. The next NY Hustle Flash Mob is tentatively set for July 10, 2011.
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Virginia's Hustle Flash Mob
The Hustle Flash Mob was performed in Charlottesville, VA at Charlottesville Swing Dance Society's Dance on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Special thanks to Adela Su-Karoliussen (organizer) and all of the participants! Below is a video of the performance.
Additional Hustle Flash Mobs are forming in other parts of Virginia including, but not limited to, Richmond and Yorkstown. Please check back for more details.
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The Sacramento Hustle Flash Mob
The first ever Sacramento Hustle Flash Mob was performed by the Twin Cities Dancers at the Fountains of Roseville with the Sacramento Kings on August 5, 2011. Special thanks to Charlie Bird (organizer) and all of the participants! Below is a video of the performance.
The Twin Cities Dancers' Hustle Flash Mob was featured on the Sacramento Kings' website in their First Friday Fitness Timeout. Check out the video here.
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Canada's Hustle Flash Mob
The first ever Canadian Hustle Flash Mob is scheduled to take place on September 30, 2011 in Toronto, Canada at Acrobat Lounge Salsa Fridays.
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The North Carolina Hustle Flash Mob
The first ever North Carolina Hustle Flash Mob is scheduled to take place on October 8, 2011 at approximately 4:00 p.m. at Eastridge Mall (inside the mall) in Gastonia, NC (about 25 miles north of Charlotte). Participants should plan to gather around 2:00 p.m. to practice and warm up. For more information about how you can participate in the North Carolina Hustle Flash Mob please contact Tommie Pfeifer at (704) 953-8027.
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The Las Vegas Hustle Flash Mob
For more information about how you can participate in the Las Vegas Hustle Flash Mob, please contact Regina Shpigel and Donnie Carl at info@rhythmicsouls.com
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For more information about how you can participate in the Seattle Hustle Flash Mob, please contact Vicki Gabrielle at vjdance@yahoo.com
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The Michigan Hustle Flash Mob
For more information about how you can participate in the Michigan Hustle Flash Mob, please contact Joann "Mojo" Podleski at modancinwithmojo@gmail.com
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The Philly Hustle Flash Mob
Stay tunned for more information about how you can participate in the Philly Hustle Flash Mob.
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Additional Hustle Flash Mobs
Information about additional Hustle Flash Mobs will be added as they are confirmed. If you are interested in coordinating a Hustle Flash Mob in your state, please contact Erica via email at dchustle@yahoo.com.
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Hustle Flash Mob 2011 Facts:
(1) The official Hustle Flash Mob song is Lady Gaga's "Just Dance."
(2) The official Hustle Flash Mob choreography was created by Erica Smith (MD) and Joyce Szili (MD).
(3) The official Hustle Flash Mob choreography is lead/follow and easy enough for non-Hustle dancers to learn!
(4) If you don't currently have a dance partner, you can still participate! State organizers can assist you in finding a partner to dance with.
(5) The goal is for the Hustle Flash Mob to be performed in as many states as possible! Let's show America the current state of the dance we know and love. If you are interested in organizing a Hustle Flash Mob in your state, please contact Erica Smith via email at dchustle@yahoo.com.
Monday Night Hustle (MD)
Monday Night Hustle with Joyce Szili at Rendezvous
