From: Judith Lamadieu Tuffet
Director of The Anakawona Dance Group
On the behalf of the Anakawona Dance Group I would like to thank everyone
for expressing great interest in our effort.
We operate under the umbrella of Anakawona Association Inc. in New York
which has 23 years of foundation. The group is licensed in the state of New
York since November 1985. Our exciting choreographies not only promote the
Haitian Culture, but also it is meant to promote positive images of
Anakawona Dance Group to the mainstream community. We also provide a
way for the community to learn about itself, its resources, and leaders. I am
just so glad to see how a dance troupe like Anakawona Damce Group brings a
new community vision to the Tampa Bay Area.
A special thanks for all those who made us successful
Robert Boco - my best friend - for so much more that can be listed.
Ritchelle Lamadieu - my daughter - for believing I could.
Jean Robert Boco - founder of Anakawona - for his blessing.
Josette Toulme - my mentor - for her public relation work
Jacky Ho-koon - my friend - for her undivided attention
Emmanuel Tuffet - my husband - for his music expertise
Joel Laborde - my doctor - for stimulating me to higher heights.
Yves Morency - my biggest fan - for his guidance and support
Martine Dorvil - my biggest sponsor - for our 1st Annual Festival
Joel Lespinas - my promoter - for opening so many doors
Haitian Association Foundation - for supporting our debut in 5/2006
Haitian American Alliance - my community partner - for their support
La Kaye Cuisine - our event coordinator - for our successful festival
An all our friends, dancers and family members whose love and support is
surely the grace of the creator at work.


PRESS RELEASE