About Us

A Stardust Dance Event

A Stardust dance program combines the luxury of a top resort, the excitement of opening night, the glamor of an evening on the town and the romance of a classic movie in which you are the star! It is a meticulously planned production that offers continuous dance music, classes, exhibitions, contests and professional dance entertainment - in essence, a dance extravaganza that gets rave reviews from amateur and professional dancers alike.

Once a date has been chosen, a staff of experts is consulted and the foremost musicians, specialty vendors, entertainers and instructors are engaged. Recognizing the unique needs of the beginner, intermediate and advanced dancer, an intricate schedule of over 50 workshops is set. (Private instruction is also available.) After over 20 successful years of promoting ballroom dance weekends, Stardust strives to top each event. We've added more vendors, more dance hosts, more dance showcases. Dancing is available in four separate rooms dedicated to Ballroom, Argentine Tango, Latin, and Hustle/West Coast Swing, and the best is yet to come!

From start to end the music plays - the melodic strains of ballroom fill one room, a Latin beat reverberates in another - virtually around the clock thanks to four DJ's and two great bands. Even lunch and dinner become dance venues with wood floors in the dining room. Each magical day an ordinary place becomes extraordinary - every gentleman is Fred Astaire, every lady Ginger Rogers and everyone looks forward to yet another stellar dance experience where you really "could have danced all night" and probably will.

Our Staff

Len Moss (President) Although admittedly not a dancer himself, he nevertheless admires and appreciates the art of dancing. As a former executive with some of the finest resorts in the East Coast, he observed that hotels often fail to provide dance groups with the facilities, music and services they require. Recognizing the growing popularity of social dancing, Mr. Moss determined that this market should be afforded the utmost attention and professionalism. In 1988, he took the plunge and founded Stardust Dance Productions, Ltd. Today, it is the largest dance organization of its kind hosting ballroom dance programs at top resorts throughout the U.S. and luxury cruise ships around the world.

Linda Gilberg (CEO) Len’s newest partner who will be coordinating all aspects of each resort weekend, including reservations, dining room seating, and programming. Linda has been in the hospitality business for over 33 years. Her background includes Reservations Manager at Kutsher’s Country Club, Sales Manager at Tavern On The Green, one of Manhattan’s most spectacular catering facility and restaurant, and Purchasing Agent at Terrace On The Park, one of the city's most elaborate catering halls. Linda’s passion has always been to be a dancer, but many tries at it in NYC didn’t pan out, so she is now throwing herself into making your vacation dance event a memorable one.

Fran Chesleigh (Program/Faculty Director) Fran is also the emcee for Stardust and a most popular dance instructor. He currently teaches at Dance Manhattan in NYC. He has authored a book on Palladium mambo and co-produced the AMC television ballroom documentary, "Gotta Dance."

Donna DeSimone (Entertainment Director) Has been a dance teacher for 32 years and entertainment director for Stardust programs for 15 years.  Although a master instructor in all forms of ballroom dancing, she is best known in the world of hustle where she has won numerous championships.  Donna has been on the staff of World Hustle, New York Hustle Congress, International Hustle & Salsa competition in Miami and New Orleans where she judged competitions, taught workshops, and performed.