Friday Night Meet & Greet @ the Greystone
Saturday Morning Workshops @ the Sky Lounge
Saturday Night Main Event @ the Greystone
Sunday Afternoon Farewell Brunch @ Fatz
Thank you!
RHYTHM RYDERS!!!!! Simply Chique Affair WHAT! We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Main event Saturday night OMG Raphae'l!!!! Stop it!! Feet hurtin, tryin to get off the floor, cain't cause Raphae'l was ON FYRA! First off all, thank GOD for the favor, especially regarding the weather (ya'll know it's snowing now right)...
Secondly, thank you for putting in WORK Ryders to get this all done. Who could have asked for a better group of opinionated, strong willed, no nonsense folk to work with...everyone's traits and skill sets were such an asset, it was truly an honor.
Thirdly, our volunteers... WOW! We could not have gotten this done without the help of all those happy to lend a hand: Carolyn, Robert, Errol, Jesse, Diettra, Kay, Janie, Evelyn, Brittany, David, Damond, Kisha, Erika, Bobby, Lashawna, Chris, Kevin, Bonnie, Hasib, Criston, Shartay, Sonya...Thank you SOOOOOOOOOO much.
Gotta send a shout out to our sponsors: The Connection, WWH - the idea never would have come to fruition without your support and belief in what could be... If you need us you got us, period.
Thank you Errol and Robert for the use of your sound equipment all weekend...Robert for setting up the DJs - you know I love you! Crystal Ball - Feb. 6th... Urban Spring Fling - April 17th - we'll be there in full effect! Our vendors - Jeff, Lynne, Mary, EX Touch (we still have tshirts/bags/towels y'all, $10 Ohio Stepper, $12 Steppin Divas, $15 Super Steppers). Marc, thanks for taking a zillion pictures. Tabaka, thank you for hosting our instructors and Michelle, thank you for speaking on it at the close of the weekend.
Our venues - the Bistro - thank you for extending your hours for us to party Thursday night, the food was good, the place was beautiful, the vibe was just right to kick off the weekend. The Greystone set the tone for "Simply Chique" indeed. Everyone loved it, Stacey you laid it out for us and we really appreciate it! Quaker Square - thank you for treating our guests so well, accommodating all those late check outs. Country Kitchen for not kicking us out in the wee hours. The Sky - thank you for letting us run the joint for the day, we were able to make everyone feel at home for the workshops/privates. Fatz - perfect ending to a perfect weekend..I just LOVE those cajun wings!!!
Next up, our instructors for the weekend.. you gave us exactly what we asked for and I just love that. Maxx, Swan, Niecy, Tyk - everybody loved you and the Ryders truly appreciate both your expertise and generosity. Can't wait to see you again. Our Djs - Errol, Rodney, Raphae'l, Jermaine - you can't have a party without some music so thank you for holding it down as only you can.
Our special guests - Keith & Rick & Erika & Feo & Tyk & Niecy thank you for supporting our step out on faith in the heart of winter in little ole Akron. You really helped us show the city "what for" and we can't thank you enough.
Finally, to you... all the people who came out into the cold to support our inaugural event: Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, Cincinnati, Youngstown, Chicago, Raleigh, Flint, Detroit, New York, Indiana... y'all sure know how to party so thank you for choosing to party with the Ryders!!!!
If we forgot anyone, please count it to our heads and not our hearts. Everyone who helped to make this weekend a success was truly a blessing and we shall not soon forget.
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