"Thank you so much for your magnificent performance at the Drew-Freeman Middle School on Thurs. 10/03/05. I am the Library Media Specialist there and it was my first opportunity to witness auhentic Native American dancing. I have been to Africa three times and truly appreciate the opening tie in to exploring the commonalities of both cultures and rainbow colors of the native nations. I was especially delighted that our children could see this exemplified in your troupe. All of you were just great! I found the spirituality of the dances thoroughly enveloped me. May the gods and ancestors continue to bless you and yours." Rose Pringle, Library Media Specialist Drew-Freeman Middle School - Suitland, MD 11/4/05 **************************************************************************************** |
"Dear Ms. Hilton, It is not often that many Americans have the opportunity to actually make history in their lifetimes, but you did exactly that on Monday May 30th, 2005 in Washington, DC as you helped make history in the first Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC since the end of World War II. Please accept this sincere thank you for helping make history and honoring veterans from around the nation in the National Memorial Day Parade. It was truly heart warming to see the attendance along the parade route....the support of the news media...the prominent display of flags.......smiling faces.... applause .....and as one media outlet reported, "spectators saying thank you to the Veterans that appeared in the parade".....all of these memories will serve as special reminders of this history making event." 6/1/05 Jim Roberts Todd Marcocci John Best Committee Chairman Coordinating Producer Producer **************************************************************************************** |
In reference to NNDT's participation related to Lewis & Clark, The Bicentennial Exhibition.................. "Their professionalism was excellent and both the dance performance as well as the craft demonstrations were incredibly well received. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed learning and participating in the programs and sent us many letters and comment card expressing their pleasure. We would highly recommend Native Nations Dance Theater for any programs that you were contemplating." Kenneth Anderson, Manager of Special Events Missouri Historical Society - St. Louis, MO March 9, 2005 ***************************************************************************************** |
"Fantastic, Different and breaking down steroetypes! That's what they needed, a History lesson they would never forget. -Lorna Marsh, Eastern Daily Press -England 2006 |
Testimonials
recently updated:
March 6, 2008
"Good Afternoon! I want to reiterate how pleased we are with your presentation yesterday. We have heard nothing but praises on how much everyone enjoyed your dancing. I look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future." Gina Hunter, Co-Chair American Indian Heritage Month Planning Committee Department of the Treasury, FMS - Washington, DC 2004 ***************************************************** |
"I am so glad you got this email!!!! The news of you guys coming is spreading like wild fire!!! Different people from newspapers and Native people from the community and colleges are asking a lot of cool questions. The Lewis & Clark website was pulled up and several people have called about Gustowe, John Pingree and Delwin Fiddler. You guys are already making quite an impression!!!!!! Thanks." Tina Bass, Teacher - Richmond County Schools - North Carolina 2004 ***************************************************************************************** |
In reference to NNDT's participation related to Lewis & Clark, The Bicentennial Exhibition.................. "Their professionalism was excellent and both the dance performance as well as the craft demonstrations were incredibly well received. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed learning and participating in the programs and sent us many letters and comment card expressing their pleasure. We would highly recommend Native Nations Dance Theater for any programs that you were contemplating." Kenneth Anderson, Manager of Special Events Missouri Historical Society - St. Louis, MO March 9, 2005 ***************************************************************************************** |
"Dear Vaughnda, The purpose of this letter is to thank you and Mr. Delwin Fiddler Jr. for your excellent opening presentation for the 10th annual conference on Ethnic and Minority Aging Inc. The feedback from those in attendance was excellent and it set the stage for a very successful conference. Thank you for responding on such very short notice. We hope that you will put October 8th on your calendar which is the 10th anniversary gala celebration at WHYY Studio in Philadelphia. Also, I will contact you concerning future collaborations. I am hoping that you will consider becoming a part of the leadership of the Center on Ethnic & Minority Aging Inc. Again, thank you for helping us have a successful conference." Sincerely, Dr. Norma D. Thomas, President (CEMA)-Phila., PA 6/7/05 ******************************************************* |
"Dear Ms. Hilton, It is not often that many Americans have the opportunity to actually make history in their lifetimes, but you did exactly that on Monday May 30th, 2005 in Washington, DC as you helped make history in the first Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC since the end of World War II. Please accept this sincere thank you for helping make history and honoring veterans from around the nation in the National Memorial Day Parade. It was truly heart warming to see the attendance along the parade route....the support of the news media...the prominent display of flags.......smiling faces.... applause .....and as one media outlet reported, "spectators saying thank you to the Veterans that appeared in the parade".....all of these memories will serve as special reminders of this history making event." 6/1/05 Jim Roberts Todd Marcocci John Best Committee Chairman Coordinating Producer Producer **************************************************************************************** |
"Thank you so much for your magnificent performance at the Drew-Freeman Middle School on Thurs. 10/03/05. I am the Library Media Specialist there and it was my first opportunity to witness auhentic Native American dancing. I have been to Africa three times and truly appreciate the opening tie in to exploring the commonalities of both cultures and rainbow colors of the native nations. I was especially delighted that our children could see this exemplified in your troupe. All of you were just great! I found the spirituality of the dances thoroughly enveloped me. May the gods and ancestors continue to bless you and yours." Rose Pringle, Library Media Specialist Drew-Freeman Middle School - Suitland, MD 11/4/05 **************************************************************************************** |
"Dear Vaughnda, Pauline, Delwin, Andrew and Raoule, Thank you so much for today's superb Native Nations Dance Theater's presentation at our school. The staff and students can't stop talking about it. It is truly one of the top shows we've hosted at our school. The PTA's work very hard to raise funds for the various programs and activities we sponsor, so we are extremely happy when we receive such an outstanding program. We wish you safe travels and much success." Sincerely, Kathy Rudnicki, PTA Cultural Arts Chair William Halley Elementary School - Fairfax Station, VA 11/14/05 ********************************************* |
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"The performances were wonderful and filled everyone with joy!!!" Arevivia Amos National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) 2005 ***************************************************************************************** |
"Vaughnda & NNDT, We were fascinated. Your visit was a great success and your shows were enjoyed by over 100,000 people over the 3 day period. The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward was in attendance representing the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Phillip. The Education Dept was also pleased and would love to have you again." -Sara de Chair - RNS England 2006 |
