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TESTIMONIALS
Dear Susana,
Thank you so very much for your generous comments about my performances. This means a lot to me, and I know that you have seen a lot of dance! Writes choreographer Leslie Friedman, Danceforms' The 46th International Choreographers' Showcase" presented at ArtéDanse in Biel, Switzerland on May 29 and 30, 2009.
Leslie Friedman
Hola Susana,
Todo va muy bien aquí en Tegucigalpa. Ayer di la clase de danza moderna y fué una experiencia muy bonita. Me encanto! La función de anoche fué increíble, todos bailamos muy bien y como tú sabes, lo haremos nuevamente esta noche. Cuando vuelva a Guatemala te escribo. Muchas gracias por todo lo que tú haces para ayudarnos a triunfar.
Un fuerte abrazo, Laura
Laura Vinci performed solo work with Danceforms' "The 45th International Choreographers' Showcase" presented at Teatro Nacional Manuel Bonilla as part of VII Fiesta Internacional de la Danza in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on April 24 and 25, 2009.
Hola Susana,
De nuevo, mil gracias por la hermosa experiencia que vivimos contigo esta mañana. Desde que me entereé de tu taller, aún sin conocerte, estaba segura que sería lo que estaba buscando. Me encanto la integración del movimiento, la creatividad y exploración interior a la que nos llevaste tan sutilmente. Para mí fué un permiso a la libertad!
Un abrazo grande, Aymara
Aymara de León, psicóloga
Aymara participated in "Bodies In Motion Making Up Dances" workshop offered by susana B. Williams at Body Arts in Guatemala City on March 7, 2009
Dear Susana,
I want to congratulate you on a very successful show in Montenegro. It was exceptional, tremendous, and a great experience to add to my collection of special moments in dance. I am rehearsing "concerto six twenty two" with Lar Lubovitch. I am a soloist in the piece. We will Dance as part of the American Dance Festival in Durham North Carolina at the end of the month. After that, we will go up to Jacob's Pillow for a week in residency. There, I am very Honored to join RASTA THOMAS and my favorite dancer JAY FRANKE in a dance called LITTLE RHAPSODIES. It is a men's trio that Lar Choreographed. It will be my first time dancing this piece. I wish you could be there to see it! Thank you for all your inspiration, encouragement, and friendship.
I appreciate it very much.
Sincerely,
Attila Joey Cslki
Attila Joey Csiki and Rasta Thomas
Attila Joey Csiki performed "Sardonyx" a solo choreogrphed by Ivo Van Zwieten as part of Danceforms' "The 40th International Choreographers' Showcase" presented at the Montenegrin National Theater in Podgorica, Montenegro on May 28 and May 29, 2008
Dear Susana,
The Edinburgh International Fringe Festival was overall a great experience. Thank you for your hard work, support, and artistic feedback. Write Marija Krtolica, Independent Choreographer. Danceforms' "The 37th International Choreographers' Showcase," Roxy Art House, Edinburgh, Scotland, August 2007.
Marija Krtolica
Hello Susana
I want to thank you for a wonderful experience. The show was a complete success and I look forward to kentucky. Cristian Laverde König was an inspiration and he really raised Lilly's technique as an artist. I feel this was an experience for me to grow as an artist. For that I thank you and look forward to many more performances. Writes Christopher Hutchings, Assistant Artistic Director Laura Peterson Choreography Company. Danceforms' "The 35th International Choreographers' Showcase," Centro Cultural "Miguel Angel Asturias," Guatemala City.
Susana B. Williams and Christopher Hutchings
Dear Susana,
I had a wonderful time in Guatemala! Writes Nejla Y. Yatkin, Professor of Dance at the University of Maryland. Danceforms' "The 35th International Choreographers' Showcase," Centro Cultural "Miguel Angel Asturias," Guatemala City.
Nejla Y. Yatkin
Lois Greenfield, Photographer
Dear Susana,
We all had a wonderful time in Montenegro & Greece, and thank you for such an amazing opportunity. The 34th International Choreographers' Showcase was a great success, and we feel honored to have had the chance to meet and work with such outstanding choreographers and performers, including you. We look forward to working with you again in Kentucky and Guatemala. Thank you for everything you did. Writes Winifred R. Harris, Artistic Director of Winifred R. Harris' Between Lines. "The 34th International Choreographers' Showcase," the Montenegrin National Theater, Podgorica, Montenegro and the 20th World Dance Congress in Athens, Greece 2006.
Winifred R. Harris' Between Lines
Dear Susana,
I want to thank you for all you've done to make my performances possible and your trust in my work. Writes Neel de Jong, independent dance-artist from the Netherlands. "The 34th International Choreographers' Showcase," Montenegrin National Theater, Podgorica, Montenegro 2006.
Performance of Neel de Jong's "Inner Landscape2" as part of Danceforms' "The 34th International Choreographers' Showcase" presented at the Montenegrin National Theater received financial support from the Department of Art and Culture International Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Neel de Jong
Hi Susana,
It was so wonderful to meet you finally and I thank you again for all of your support and encouragement. Edinburgh was a wonderful experience, both participating in the Fringe and meeting with other Artists through your showcase. Thank you for all your work. Writes Cathy Seago, independent choreographer Laban Center London. "The 33rd International Choreographers' Showcase," Roxy Art House, Edinburgh, Scotland 2006.
Susana B. Williams, Vincent E. Thomas, Cathy Seago
Dear Susana,
I want to thank you for the opportunity for such an incredible and eye opening experience. It was such a pleasure to have met you and I hope to work with you again in the near future. Enjoy the rest of your Summer! Much love. Writes Ariel Cohen, independent choreographer. "The 33rd International Choreographers' Showcase," Roxy Art House, Edinburgh, Scotland 2006.
Ariel Cohen
Hi Susana,
Madrid was a great experience for all of us. Thank you for your support. Writes Loredana Parrella, artistic director of TWAIN Dance Company in Rome, Italy. "The 31st International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2006.
Susana B. Williams and Loredana Parrella
Hi Susana,
I'm writing to thank you for the enormous opportunity of dancing in Madrid. I met a lot of great people and the choreography as well as dancing was beautiful. I really respect and appreciate everything that you do for choreographers and dancers both. Angi Smith, principal dancer Cangelosi Dance Project. "The 31st International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2006
Angi Smith
Hi Susana,
Thank you for such a wonderful opportunity. Madrid was great! writes Kelly Ann Vitacca, artistic director of Inaside Chicago Dance. "The 31st International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2006.
Kelly Ann Vitacca
Dear Susana,
Thank you so much for the concert in Madrid. It was a wonderful experience and will always rank high as memorable time in my life. You did a great job producing the event. Marina and I were both very pleased. Writes Michel Geller, Professor of Dance at the School of Dance of Ohio University in Athens, OH. "The 31st International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2006.
Thank you for a wonderful opportunity performing in Spain. We are very grateful for all that you do. Please inform us of upcoming invitations to perform. Writes Kris Cangelosi, Artistic Director Cangelosi Dance Project. "The 28th International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2005.
Kris Cangelosi
Hi Susana
I just wanted to thank you for including me in this showcase! I had and excellent experience traveling to Spain and meeting all of the other choreographers. You put together a solid group of performers and I was impressed by the caliber of work that was presented. I felt honored to be part of this and look forward to working with you again in the future. Many thanks for all your support and encouragement! It means a lot! Your inspiring words as a young choreographer help me to realize that there is a future for me in the dance world. Thank you for everything! I had a blast! Writes Tara Madsen. "The 28th International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2005.
Tara Madsen
Maestra,
Le escribo para saludarla y para darle mi eterno agradecimiento por esta experiencia tan hermosa que tuve en España. Me encanto conocerla, me encanto todo. Otra cosa, la admiro a usted muchísimo y le guardo un respeto inmenso. Realmente es usted una gran institución en la danza. Muchas gracias por todo. Escribe Ivone Morales. "The 28th International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2005.
Ivone Morales
Estimada Maestra Susana,
El presente correo tiene como objetivo saludarla, darle las gracias por su apoyo y sobre todo felicitarla por su energía y capacidad para promover la danza. Writes Minerva Tapia. "The 28th International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2005.
Minerva Tapia
Dear Susana,
Travis and I had a wonderful time performing with you and would love to do it again sometime. Please keep me informed as to where you will producing in 2006. Writes Marina Walchli, Dance Professor, Ohio University. "The 28th International Choreographers' Showcase," Sala Cuarta Pared, Madrid, Spain 2005.
Marina Walchli
Dear Susana,
Thank you so much for the opportunity to perform in "The 27th International Choreographers' Showcase" in Paris, France. It was exciting to meet and share the stage with so many accomplished choreographers and dancers from around the world. 'Thank you' for all your hard work in organizing and presenting the showcase. Thanks again for an unforgettable experience and we look forward to working with you again soon! Writes Danny Nguyen, artistic director of Nguyen Dance Company. Dancers Tiffany Barbarash and Nan Busse.
Dany Nguyen and Paul Taylor
Pour parler en mon nom propre du showcase de Paris, j'ai beaucoup apprécié la piece de Susana dans son interpretation et son propos. Writes Daniel Franchini, Assistant to the direction of Les Plateaux de la Biennale Nationale de Danse du Val de Marne. "The 27th International Choreographers' Showcase," Le Regard du Cygne, Paris, France 2004.
Susana B. Williams and Daniel Franchini
Dear Susana,
Thank you very much for everything you've done! You are great! Writes Brittany Nicole Baldwin of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Brittany Nicole Baldwin
Dear Susana,
Thank you so much for all you did to make our performances a great success. Writes Libby Connaghan of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Libby Connaghan
Dear Susana,
Thank you for all your help and for all you did to make our performances very enjoyable. Writes Bailee Gauthier of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Bailee Gauthier
Dear Susana,
Thank you so much for the opportunity. Writes Alice James of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26 International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Alice James
Dear Susana,
With so many thanks for so many things. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Writes Maria Kroll, Artistic Director/EXtreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Maria Kroll, director of Extreme Dance Company
Dear Susana,
Thank you!!! writes Jessica McCray of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2004.
Jessica McCray
Dear Susana,
Thanks for all you've done. It means a lot to me. Writes Rachel Dianne Meiggs of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Rachel Dianne Meiggs
Dear Susana,
Thank you for everything you've done, and for all your support. Writes Julie Anna Parrish of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Julie Anna Parrish
Dear Susana,
Thank you for all your help. We couldn't do it without you. Writes Brittany Roberts-Rea of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Brittany Roberts-Rea
Dear Susana,
We appreciate your dedication. You've done so much! Writes Elizabeth Schafer of Maria Kroll/Extreme Dance Company. "The 26th International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2004.
Elizabeth Schafer
Hola Susana.
Gracias por tan afectuosa carta. Si que hubiese sido bonito e interesante que pudiesen haber visto el día siguiente y las otras numerosas propuestas del evento. También el sábado termino viniendo muchísima gente y el ambiente fue mas cálido. Gracias por tu comprensión, porque no es fácil atender a tantas compañías juntas y en tan poco tiempo. Felicidades por tu interpretación que sinceramente fue deliciosa.Un abrazo. Escribe Juan Eduardo López, Director de la XXI Marató de l'Espectacle/Barcelona 2004.
From left to right Kate Ciaschi, Siri Taylor, Kristen Sholes/"The 25th International Choreographers' Showcase," Barcelona 2004.
Dear Susana,
Thank you for everything. I look forward to be involved in more projects with you. You are a nice person! I enjoyed working in the Barcelona/Madrid project. Writes Jimmy Makurumbandi/University of Oslo.
Choreographer and dancer Jimmy Makurumbandi/"The 25th International Choreographers' Showcase," Barcelona/Madrid 2004.
Dear Susana,
I wanted to say that I had an extraordinary time in Guatemala. Thank you for exposing me to such a rich and vibrant culture. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Both theatres will always hold a special place in my heart. It was a joy working with you and I hope we are able to do it again. Thank you very much Susana. Writes Kaye Richards.
Choreographer and dancer Kaye Richards/"The 24th International Choreographers' Showcase," Guatemala 2003.
Hi Susana,
Thanks for another unforgetable and wonderful experience. Writes Lisa K. Lock.
Choreographer and dancer Lisa K. Lock/ The 24th International American Choreographers' Showcase," Guatemala 2003. Photo by Carlos A. Arriola
Dear Susana,
Thanks for a wonderful opportunity to visit Guatemala and perform in "The 24th International Choreographers' Showcase." Writes Margot Mink Colbert.
Choreographer Margot Mink Colbert practicing the Spanish language with one of the merchants at the textiles market. Antigua Guatemala 2003
I had a wonderful time at the Fringe Festival. Performing with Dance-Forms Productions was an opportunity to meet and work with other choreographers and dancers from across the USA. As an independent artist, it was a wonderful way to attend and perform in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time. It was overall a very positive experience, I learned so much from the experience, and from meeting the other performers, and seeing so much at the Festival. Thank you, Susana, for the opportunity! Writes Amy Martin.
From left to right, choreographer Amy Martin and actor from the Theater Department, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh, Scotland 2003.
Dear Susana,
Congratulations on a wonderful run! Thank you for having us in the show. It was a great experience! Good Luck! Chantelle, Samantha, Adrianna.
From left to right, Chantelle Ameli, Susana B. Williams, Samantha Silna, Adrianna Fiori. The International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh, Scotland 2003.
De todo corazón queremos darte las gracias. Compañía Marina Donderis.
From left to right, choreographer Marina Donderis and dancer Maité Gonzalo. "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh, Scotland 2003.
Dear Susana,
Hello, how are you? This is Daniella Cavaleri from the American Dance Company with Mark Marino. I just wanted to drop you a line and thank you for the delightful experience we had in Kentucky over Derby week. We had a wonderful time enjoying all the Derby festivities and of course performing. You have created a safe and comfortable outlet for choreographers and dancers to express themselves and for that we cannot thank you enough. Hope that everything is going well and the American Dance Company looks forward to working with you again. Best Wishes, Daniella Cavaleri/The American Dance Company.
The American Dance Company. "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Louisville, Kentucky 2003
Dear Susana,
"Thank you for organizing a wonderful trip and for creating an interesting, diverse, and stimulating showcase. Michael and I had a wonderful time. The trip was well organized, with many events to interact with. We got home in one piece. A bit tired, but renewed with creative energy. Thank you for your kind words regarding Joe. You have a keen eye and intellect for dance. I respect and appreciate your opinions. I also enjoyed your dancing and your Ballplayer piece. There is a wonderful focus and intensity you have when you perform. Intense, razor sharp, electric and right NOW. I like this very much, and look forward to seeing your work in Edinburgh." Writes Louis A. Kavouras.
From left to right, actor Michael Lugering and choreographer Louis A. Kavouras, Chairman Department of Dance, University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Principal Dancer Erick Hawkins Dance Company, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Monaco 2002.
Hello Susana,
"I'm so happy that we finally met. I am grateful to you for all the work that you put out to make the Guatemala performances possible," writes Debra Noble.
Debra Noble, Choreographer/Dancer/Teacher, American Repertory Dance, Limón Institute and Fullerton College, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Guatemala 2001.
Dear Susana,
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to feel that dancing spirit once again. You are an inspiration to me and I appreciate all your knowledge that you share with me. My spirit has gained so much strength just from performing. I did not realize how much I truly missed it. I forgot how much I love to dance and how much dance belongs to me. Thank you for all your support. I love being in the festival and hope to journey again with you. Always remember me. Truly really remember how much I have enjoyed being with all of you and the festival. I will always remember my time here.
Morgan Williams
Morgan Williams, Choreographer/Dancer, Former Principal Dancer Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Dance Chair at Harvard Westlake High School. "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Edinburgh Festival 2001.
Dear Susana,
Let me start by thanking you for the wonderful experience of performing throughout Veracruz. It was truly affirming and inspiring. We as a group bonded on such level, that I believe we have created life long friends among us. The concert was full of powerful work and resonated a level of sincerity of character and spirit. I was honored to be among such a professional and special group of individuals. I believe the experience will transform and inform my work as well. So…Thank you for being the catalyst, and for making this opportunity possible.
Kimberly Olson
Kimberly Olson, Choreographer/Dancer, Former Solo Dancer Stephen Petronio Company, Artistic Director Kim Olson/Sweet Edge Dance Company, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Tour of Veracruz, Mexico 2001.
Dear Susana,
Hello, It's me Helanius. I am writing to sincerely thank you once more for allowing me the opportunity to make my dream of performing internationally a reality. And a very successful one at that. I am so thrilled that our pathways have crossed each other. I am very flattered and humbled by your belief, support, enthusiasm, and excitement for my work and artistic vision. I hold dear to those things because I feel fortunate that these words come from you-someone who has seen dance of the highest artistic and technical quality throughout the world for many years. You have contributed to my gaining of a new confidence within me and about my work. Thank you for creating "The International American Choreographers' Showcases." It is truly an amazing thing. And I'm so happy to be part of it.
Helanius J. Wilkings
Helanius J. Wilkings, Artistic Director/Choreographer Edgeworks Dance Theater, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Monaco Danses Dances Forum 2000.
Dear Susana,
Thank you for the incredible adventure in Guatemala. Writes Erich Yetter.
Erich D. Yetter, Artistic Director/Choreographer Peoria Ballet, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Guatemala 1999.
Dear Susana,
I'm pleased that you enjoyed working with Corey, Rachel, and Tracy and that you and the audience enjoyed the works they performed. They conveyed to me how much they too, enjoyed the experience. I only wish I could have been there too.
David Taylor
Corey Colfer and Tracy Pakri of David Taylor Dance Theatre
David Taylor, Artistic Director David Taylor Dance Theatre, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Guatemala 1999.
Dear Susana,
I want to take time to say thank you. I had a wonderful time with you and the group of exciting dancers and choreographers. I surely needed that trip to be around some positive people that are in my field of dance. You are truly a blessing. Looking forward to another trip. Writes Aundra Lafayette.
Aundra Lafayette, Choreographer/Dancer, Kentucky Center for the Arts' "ArtsReach Program," "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Guatemala 1999.
Dear Susana,
Performing in Europe was a very rewarding, culturally enriching experience. I found the audiences receptive and enthusiastic about the performances. I also enjoyed the collaborations! It was an experience that will be long remembered and I pray that I will be invited to do it again. Thank you for the opportunity.
Fannie Belle
Fannie Belle, Performer, On Stage and Film Productions, St. Louis, Missouri, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Austria and Lithuania 1999.
Dear Susana,
I want to take time out to say thank you for inviting me to perform my solo, Paul D. in the American Choreographers at Teatro de la Danza in Mexico City (November 14, 1997). The experience gave me an opportunity to share my work with an international audience and it gave me the opportunity to continue my career as a dance artist. I do appreciate all of that. Be proud of all the work that you put into the making this event happen. You are giving a lot of emerging American dance artists and choreographers the opportunity to share their work with international audiences; a price cannot be put in such experience. I had a great time in Mexico City.
Jeffery N. Bullock
Jeffery Bullock, Choreographer/Dancer, Professor at the University of Iowa Department of Dance, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Austria and Lithuania 1999, Mexico 1997.
Dear Susana,
I can't tell you how pleased I am with the videotape of the performance at Centro Cultural. I was so impressed with the performance of the dancers that worked with me. I want to thank you, once again, for the opportunity you gave me to work with Ballet Guatemala. Writes John Castagna.
John Castagna, Independent Choreographer, Los Angeles, California, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Guatemala 1998.
Dear Susana,
Just a note to let you know that I had a wonderful time in Avignon. I look forward to receiving more invitations to participate in the choreographers' showcases. Writes Isabel Gotzkowsky.
Isabel Gotzkowsky, Choreographer/Dancer, Jennifer Müller/The Works, "The International Choreographers' Showcase," Festival Off d'Avignon 1998.
Dear Susana,
I enjoyed performing in Guatemala City. I felt our performance did go extremely well. Writes Felicia Norton.
Felicia Norton, Independent Dancer, The International Choreographers' Showcase," Guatemala and Avignon 1995.
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