Thank you all of those who participated in the Gypsy Jam Weekend. I felt great energy all around and I can't be happier. Thank you!!! Especially those who came from far!!! Each of your support and encouragement meant a lot to me.

Here are special acknowledgments:

First and foremost, our wonderful instructors:

Alice Mei Thomas Blacharz

Fellow dance organizers who were great to work with:

Eve Polich (Avalon Jazz Productions) Jenny Sowden (Swing Remix) Paolo Lana and Spencer (Swing Remix)

DJs with awesome taste:

Terry Nam Shorty George Yi Sister Kate

My lovely helpers for the workshops and Friday dance:

Voon Wai Brian Lawton Elaine Silver AJ Converse

The kindest host:

Caroline Ruda

Very capable PR:

Heidi Rosenau

Special workshop participant who inspires us all:

Judy Pritchett

Musicians who played inspiring music for us in very hot and humid conditions without complaints!!!

Lower East Side Hot Club Grand St. Stompers Baby Soda Jazz Band

For the wonderful support and beautiful studio space:

Amanda Luken, Karina and Dardo Galletto from Dardo Galletto Studios

Thank you very much again!!!! Hoping to do this all over again :)

Akemi