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October 23, 24, 25, 26, 2008

Stamford Hilton Hotel (same hotel, new name)
One First Stamford Place
Stamford, CT
 (one block from Stamford train station)

Join teachers and judges -
Dan Amores,  Kelly Arsenault, Chad Fasca, Jane Ford, Mickey Fortenasce, Carol Fraser, Tony Fraser, Nathalie Gomes, David Graybill, Dax Hock, Yuval Hod, Laura Jeffers, Sheri Kang, Genevieve Kerouac, Marty Klempner, Paolo Lanna, Alice Mei, Benjamin Ricard,  Doug Silton, Chester Whitmore,
Charlie Wyler, Ben Yau
and more to be announced

ALHC UPDATES

This year our Thursday night party will be off site at the Thirsty Turtle. So come with your voice ready. Karaoke is from 6 to 9pm. They have a top 40s DJ who will pay swing. If you'd lie a dedicated room for swing speak now or forever hold your peace.

You can now register for the Advanced Jack and Jill online.

Check out the intro to last year's ALHC DVD set.

The 2008 Competition Rules are online. In short though couples' choreography divisions ask that you dance from  or 3 minutes, the Team Division asks for a minimum of 4 couples dancing for 3 to four minutes. We have Classic and Showcase again along with the Advanced and Champions' Strictly Balboa Divisions. Enter Strictly Lindy early. We already have entrants and it's always the division that closes first. Remember division need a minimum of 3 couples to run, 5 couples to award prize money. ALHC gives out $20,000 in prizes and cash awards.

There will be no regional contests for the 2008 American Showcase Division. Contestants should be prepared to come directly to ALHC to compete on Friday, October 24, 2008.

Online booking for the hotel is now available.

George Gee and the Jump Jive and Wailers join us to play on Friday night's party.

The Boilermakers Jazz Band plays on Saturday night.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to ALHC
From Newark take the Port Authority Shuttle to the Port Authority terminal. ($11USD), the ntake a subway or bus to Grand Central Station. ($2USD). From Grand Central Station take the commuter train to Stamford ($10USD), take a cab 1.5 miles to the hotel ($10USD) or walk it.

From LaGuardia take the M60 bus ($2USD exact change or use a token) to the Astoria Blvd.  Station where you’ll take the commuter train to Stamford ($10USD). Walk one block to First Stamford Place

From JFK it takes 2 buses, a subway, then the train, cab/walk.

There are, also, the following shuttle options. Eveready Transportation/Stamford Yellow Cabs in Stamford call 1 (203) 967.3633; www.reddot.com call 1 (800) 6REDDOT from LaGuardia to Stamford is approximately $59USD per person one way. Go Airport Shuttle is offering ALHC attendees a discount off their regular fare from LaGuardia and JFK of $53. Click GO SHUTTLE to make a reservation.

Traveling just to Manhattan your best bet is Super Shuttle. It is $19USD from Newark, $15USD from LaGuardia, $16USD  from JFK;. Call 1 (800) BLUEVAN.

When in doubt, the City of Stamford has a site dedicated to getting to, from and around town. Transportation resources in Stamford may be found at http://www.ci.stamford.ct.us/transportation/default.htm . There you will find information on driving, taking a train, busses and cabs, special needs travel and area airport information.