01/06/2015
Since initially putting pen to paper a couple of months ago, the unforeseen work involved in coordinating the Absolut Kizomba Festival was extraordinary! From the outset, we were committed to providing the very best possible experience for all involved. But delivering on this was only possibly due to enormous amount of help received. Where to begin? Cheryl Drury - gave up her apartment, calibrated our ideas, coordinated registration, helped teach the routine and provided lots of laughs. Maddalena Sepe - organised our shirts, shopped, prepared delicious food, provided bedding and filled in at last minute to perform. Louise Russell - guest transfers, food & coffee, door biatching, hosting training and letting her man off the leash for a few months. Simona Vanni - hosting artists and loved ones, transfers, coffee and door biatching. Charli Z Ashby - MC'ing. Yassin Mutati II - photography, DJ'ing and running a workshop. Philip Johns - photography and videography. Petra Verburg & Gentil Valentin - door biatching, Jess, Wally and The Office On Pirie crew - for hosting us at their venue and providing wonderful hospitality. The Absolut Kizomba performance team for putting on an great show. Daniel Evans - designed our logo and Prashant Herrera Perrera Jr.....this guy - built the website, choreographed and taught the routine, created epic videos and helped create the Absolut Kizomba brand. AMAZING, thank you!! Team work made the dream work! :)