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The Platinum Party (West Coast Swing and Hustle) at Club 412

by Robert Abrams
July 20, 2007
You Should Be Dancing dance center & Club 412
412 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10001
212-244-0011
Tonight was another fun party at Club 412. Erik Novoa hosted his monthly Platinum Party with Lori Brizzi helping out by teaching a Hustle lesson. Dancers could choose between Lori's lesson and Erik's West Coast Swing lesson. Wes Carrajat DJed the party. 81 people attended the party. Many stayed until closing around Midnight.

The party is usually held the Third Thursday of each month, and is $15 per person (including lessons) at the door, or $12 paid in advance. Club 412 has a full cash bar and a great floor. Check out Erik's website, www.SwingShoes.net, for more info.
Erik Novoa demonstrates a West Coast Swing move during the lesson

Erik Novoa demonstrates a West Coast Swing move during the lesson

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


The class practices

The class practices

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


Lori demonstrates a Hustle move during the lesson

Lori demonstrates a Hustle move during the lesson

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


Erik and partner dance

Erik and partner dance

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


Dance makes people happy

Dance makes people happy

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


SparkleTutu says 'Don't miss the 3rd Annual <a href='http://www.nyhustlecongress.com'>New York Hustle Congress</a> organized by Lori Brizzi. If you need a new pair of shoes or some dance clothing, check out <a href='http://www.onstagedancewear.com'>OnStageDancewear.com</a> for a great selection and friendly service.'

SparkleTutu says "Don't miss the 3rd Annual New York Hustle Congress organized by Lori Brizzi. If you need a new pair of shoes or some dance clothing, check out OnStageDancewear.com for a great selection and friendly service."

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


Erik gives a free lesson late in the party to a couple who just arrived. The couple were enthusiastic about going out dancing, but unfamiliar with West Coast Swing. This is emblematic of the kind of guy Erik is: he takes the time for people while also always looking for ways he can help grow the dance community.

Erik gives a free lesson late in the party to a couple who just arrived. The couple were enthusiastic about going out dancing, but unfamiliar with West Coast Swing. This is emblematic of the kind of guy Erik is: he takes the time for people while also always looking for ways he can help grow the dance community.

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams


By the end of the night, this couple was showing off some moves, and most importantly, having a great time dancing.

By the end of the night, this couple was showing off some moves, and most importantly, having a great time dancing.

Photo © & courtesy of Robert Abrams

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