by Susannah Kloepfer

I love to dance and it is even better to dance, party and celebrate with such amazing people. Life just doesn't get better than this. I think we all danced our hearts out to benefit the poor! :)

If you would like to see a preview of the night and the fun we had check out our new youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/salsalegredotcom

Thank you everyone who made a donation: (bought a ticket, paid at the door, gave a little extra when you didn't have to) As usual: our event was a success and we raised money to sponsor children to go to school and to buy food to feed hungry families. YOUR dancing did this! That is something to feel proud of.

I would like to especially publicly thank the people who made this possible, without them there would not be an event.

Tod Griswald (owner of the Highlands Hollywood Nighclub), and the Highlands Nightclub Staff. The venue is beautiful and with this donated venue it makes a memorable night for all!

Those that donated funds to purchase flyers:
Janice Jason (check out her accessory website: http://www.incrediblyhandmade.com)
Alicia Hernandez
Earl Miller of the Granada

Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino for donating a night of pure street salsa (no rinky dink!) (this is his second year with us and he has also told me he really cares about children: he wants to continue the tradition and be apart of our event every year)

Freddie Munoz for singing beautiful Bachata Ballads and for donating half the sales of his CDs for the night to our benefit!

Our charismatic, world renown DJs (who give up gigs just to be a part of this event and donate to a bigger cause):
Super DJ Robby Rodriguez
DJ Frank (Mr. Swing) Martinez
DJ Kenny Miranda

The Rose of Salsa: Liz Lira for giving us a dance lesson/workshop and ending our showcase as a great finale with Cristian...

Our amazing dancers who gave us a beautiful performance out of the goodness of their hearts so that it would benefit our mission! Thank you for an unforgettable show!
Cristian Oviedo
Ruby Karen
Sakara Dance Company: Violeta & Lesley
David Nieto
Esteban Conde
Alejandro Rey and Paso De Oro
Julie Simon & Tropicaleiza

A special thank you to the videographers:
Rebecca Christain
Thomas Dillard (I love the youtube clip you put together, thank you so much!)

Our Photographers and Loving Salsa Paparazzi ;)
Harout Sujian
Raul Pavia
Gingi Kadvany
Ronald Naka

Thank you to Dena Burroughs for putting us on her website: http://www.vidasalsera.com and for writing an article about us: http://www.examiner.com/x-17101-LA-Latin-Events-Examiner~y2009m7d24-The-LA-Salsa-Community-will-dance-with-a-joyful-heart

Thank you to KPFK 90.7 FM and show Canto Tropical with all their staff for announcing and sharing our event on the radio.

Thank you to the promoters and nightclubs who generously let me promote!
Earl Miller (& Enio) and the Granada, Alhambra
Jim Filipan and Steven's Steakhouse
Debby Farley
Gingi Kadvany
Anthony Long at the Warehouse
Bebe Girl and the Minx
Coco Palm
Cristian Oviedo and Zanzibar
Astro and the Shore
German Acevedo and http://www.salserosweb.com
Borderline
Olivia's

Also, thank you to my invaluable volunteers!
Lila Grace
Paul Nurre
Janice Jason (and her entourage) :)
Alicia & Nela Hernandez
Danny Gmeiner
Manueln Barragan
Billy Kloepfer

Thank you to my mother who helps me through all this and keeps me sane:
Yolanda

and to the founder of the mission for doing all the good work that this event inspires:
Ana Gmeiner

Thank you everyone!!!!

If you came please add your name in the comments - let me thank you too! :)