Luis Lopez of Latin Moves Dance Studio Presents:
Thank you!
Luis Lopez & Luz Otero of THE CT SALSA FEST 2009 would like to thank you for your contribution to another year, another successful, fun event!
We send a big, heart-felt thank-you to all the dancers and supporters who attended CT Salsa Fest over Memorial Day Weekend May 22- 24 at
Stamford’s Hilton Hotel. It was a pleasure to see both familiar faces and new faces. We appreciate the hospitality you showed each other and the
performers on stage. CT Salsa Fest saw a great attendance, and a really fabulous atmosphere.
A SPECIAL THANK-YOU AND NOTE OF APPRECIATION TO OUR WONDERFUL STAFF:
• FRONT DESK: Janet Colon, Sybilla Mason, Jackie (Bronx), Maria Robalino, Natalie (MA), Desiree (MA), Ada Morales, Erica Lopez, Michelle Roman
• T-SHIRTS: Rory Amaya, Tatjana Witzmann, Marissa, Erica Lopez
• PERFORMERS REGISTRATION: Michelle Morales, Maria Robalino
• STAGE & FLOOR ASSEMBLY: Bonnie Krois, Peter Karpf, Rashad Randolph, Jimbo (MA), Carlos (MA)
• BALLOONS, FLOWERS: Thank you Bonnie – You’re the best!
A ^5 (high five) AND THANK-YOU TO:
• Debbie Melendez of Dancers Dreamzzz, Freddy Ramirez of Freddy’s Salsa Flavor Studio, Janet Colon of Bridgeport, Benji Diaz of Rumberos, Anara
Frank of MetaMovements, Alfred Pena of Rhythmology.ning.com, and Latin Moves Kids & Teens Students for supporting our event with ticket sales.
• Felix the dancer from NJ, who Saturday night, helped us remove chairs before the dancing started and even cleaned up spills on the floor so that
dancers would enjoy a non-sticky dance floor! You’re Awesome!
• OUR INSTRUCTORS: Ismael Otero, Shani Talmor, Caribbean Soul, Fusion Salsera, Angel Ortiz, Kelly Ficarro, CC Williams, Norma Liz Rivera, Mario B,
Darlin Garcia, Mike Andino, Roberto Figueroa, Combinacion Perfecta, Robina, Jerome Ramos, Anara Frank w/ MetaMovements, Greg Kasprzak, Juan
Portella, Shani Harpak & Mario Carrasquillo of Enixe, Henry Herrera, Benji Diaz and Oto y Su Grupo Melao for sharing their Great Talents with
everyone! You all ROCK!
PERFORMERS! Your shows and your presence on the dance floors helps make this event “The Event” in CT. A big applause to all of you for your hard
work and professionalism.
OUR DJs:
• Rob Suave, the King of Kings – CT SALSA FEST’S OFFICIAL DJ
• Mike Mitjans aka DJ Broadway, Julio Perez aka DJ Rumbero, Thanks for your continuous support!
• DJ Fercho, Steve Shaw, Pablo San Gabriel aka DJ Pablo – Thanks for joining us this year!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Ali Ersu aka DJ el Turco who won the $1000 prize at Sunday’s Battle of the DJs, by Rob Suave. Another battle coming next year at CT Salsa Fest 2010!
Shout-outs to all the DJs who took part in the first Battle of the DJs:
• DJ Pablo, DJ Jersey Mike, DJ Hernan, DJ Mono, DJ Harry T, DJ David Sala, DJ Louie East
The music was SOOOO good with all the DJs playing their best—we heard fantastic, even unique songs we usually don’t hear often.
BANDS: Karibe Mambo & Latin Heartbeat Orchestra. Thank you again for excellent music and atmosphere!
SECURITY: Junior & his Crew - Gentlemen! Thank you for helping us run a smooth event! Your demeanor and professionalism were tops!
HILTON HOTEL STAFF: Our event coordinator Dana. Who helped keep the water flowing, the lights on, the air running (and fixed it when there was
a glitch) The Hilton staff helped the event run as smoothly as it did. Thanks!
FILM CREW: Dimas Mero of Nuevotec & Johny Velasco of Que Chevere! Thank you for joining us again, we can’t wait to view the great videos and
photos you captured at the event.
SPONSORS & VENDORS: Thank you for supporting our Latin Culture. We hope you had great success in your merchandise sales and or promotions. We
hope you will continue to be a part of our future events.
Last but not least, to our families who have helped and supported us in this endeavor. We love you all!
COMMENT BOX: If you put comments in the Comment Box or sent us emails. We appreciate that you took time to help us find ways to improve our
event. We’ll work to incorporate your suggestions for next year, and we’re proud to have been able to produce an event that you enjoyed.
Did you get your picture taken with Shekinah Photos? You can visit their site to view and order your photos: http://www.shekinahphotos.
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In the coming days we’ll have photos and a highlights video clip of the entire event to share with you.
CT Salsa Fest 2010 Early-bird specials will be available online soon!
See you all next year at THE CONNECTICUT SALSA FEST 2010 – Memorial Day Weekend May 21 – 23, 2010 (save the dates)
Much love always and best regards,
Luz Otero for CT Salsa Fest
admin@ctsalsafest.com
www.CTSalsaFest.com
^5 to Luis We did it again! Got enough rest already? It’s time to get working on CT Salsa Fest 2010!