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In 2005 I performed several times at the festival and had a great time, loved the crowd. However last year when I contacted the entertainment person (early of course) I was never called back, after many tired I got a hold of her only to be told that she had received my communication, but had not contacted me because; "we don't need anymore exotic dancers" I was surprised that someone working for such an event could be so plebeian, or so unprofessional as to not contact someone even to say no, thank you. Needless to say myself, members of my studio and friends choose to stay home last year. Celine

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Hi Celine. I think that the type of response you got last year is not very appropriate for a community festival and should not have happened in the first place. I'm sorry to hear about this. Has this experience tainted your view and oppinion about the Go! festival? Is there any way it can be remedied?

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Hi all! Val here! I'm not sure what Celine is speaking of. Christopher is in charge of entertainment and he's always very professional and friendly. I'm very sorry if you had an uncomfortable experience with communication last year. A lot of entertainers email me and call me but I forward them to Christopher. I'm the director of the artists that sell their art during the festival. What can we do to help you this year?

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Val wrote "What can we do to help you this year?" I don't quite understand your question Val, were you the one answering calls that year? Are you offering a personal apology? Did you have a volunteer that perhaps was less than articulate or uneducated? It was a woman not a man (and therefore not Christopher) whom the unfortunate utterance came from . . . what help do I need?

And as for Jason, yes I am afraid it did taint my view, I have not considered returning since. I thank you for your kindness and consideration in -your- reply. I only wish that yours had been the only responce.

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