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The Paul Latta Dancers & Co.

TESTIMONIALS

.."Your dancers were fantastic" on both occasions. The calibre was excellent
and as I said before, the owners were very impressed with the dancers.
We have had very positive feedback from our customers.
I am recommending to those in charge that we plan a Hawaiian Cruise and
feature your Company.
Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful group!
Sharon Young
Paddlewheeler River Boat Tours

.."I was most impressed with how organized and professional all of the dancers were. I would not hesitate to recommend or to have the Paul Latta Polynesian Dancers be involved in another one of our promotions" ...
Glenn Rogers, Promotions Co-Ordinator
Z95-3 / 650 CISLE Radio, Vancouver, BC

… “A million thanks to you…Season ticket holders and regulars still come up to me and say
that 2004’s Hawaiian Night far and away outshines everything they have ever seen in the
years past" ...
Lori Bonang, Games Day Operations Director
Vancouver Canadians Professional Baseball Club

… "I was personally impressed with the expertise in which the dancers performed!" ...
Kim Andrews, Manager The BAY / Langley, BC - Cosmetic Fair

... "The Paul Latta Dancers were definitely the highlight of the Entertainment stage" …
Eileen Jang, Chair - Van Duessen Gardens - Annual Show

... "Thank You again for the wonderful performance!" …
Cindy Scriver, Director - Natural Factors Nutritional Products Ltd.

 

… "The evening was a roaring success thanks to your wonderful performance!" ...
Dance Works of Edmonton - Parent Council

… "Your performance had definitely added to the quality and multicultural nature of our event"
Francis Ng, President - Cathay Pacific Year of the Snake Celebration

..."Your performance was not only exceptionally entertaining but also done with the utmost of professionalism and enthusiasm. The performers are not only talented and pleasant but also very diverse in talking with our customers" …
Darcy Hofer, Manager - Eaton's Travel

... "Your performances were terrific, fun, beautiful to watch, highly entertaining and totally professional" ...
Heather Bray, Marketing Manger - The Dance Center of Vancouver

 

… "Everyone really enjoyed every bit of it and I am glad you were able to join us" …
Ju Ng, Events Coordinator - Polygon Homes Ltd.

 

… "Let me congratulate you on the expertise and skill of your Polynesian dancers … (they) put on a show that floored the audience ...
…they quickly re-choreographed the show to meet the space limitations and went on to produce an extremely professional show." ...
Edra Querin , Receptionist - Manulife Financial

 

... "Your groups involvement was crucial to the success of the event. It looked fabulous!!!" ...
Amber Woodward, Vancouver LIVE- Vancouver Television New Years Eve Producer

… They were Great!"…
Phillip Ing, Director - Fashion Cares, Vancouver, BC

"The show was a great success and we received a lot of positive comments form our guests"
Mr. Ed Klassen, President - Ed Klassen GM Motors

... "We were delighted that Paul Latta and one of his dancers were able to be flexible enough to work not only with four very large groups of students in one morning, but also willing to make their presentation in a less than optimal space. I would recommend the Paul Latta Dancers to other schools wishing this type of presentation" ...
Lori Bryson , Vice Principal - Gordon Green Elementary School - Langley BC

... "I would like to tell you how delighted I was with both the shows and with the professionalism and talent of your dancers I received many complements and thanks from customers and the staff alike regarding how much they had enjoyed the show, costumes, dancing and how educational it in telling them something about Polynesia" ...
Karen Grant, Marketing Director - Denman Place Mall

... "I enjoyed watching your show last Sunday night, what a fantastic performance!.
Some time ago I watched (another teacher) show and on the same day I was also a spectator at (another teachers show) I must say yours was the best." ...
Simon Vergara- Audience Member

 

... "Both staff and students enjoyed your performance and were impressed with your ability to interact with the students keeping their interest levels high. It was well presented so that all our 400 students Kindergarten right through Grade Seven students were kept entertained and informed about the different cultures of the Pacific Islands" ...
Gabrielle Kerr, LPF Cultural Rep - Belmont Elementary School - Langley, BC

... "It was such an inspirational experience to work with such talent, professionalism & support"
Tami Nega - Global Starquest '97

... "There are really no words to express how much we enjoyed and appreciated the time that you spent with us. We can only say thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge with us. Your energy, enthusiasm and great love of your art are very infectious - our students have never worked so hard. We cannot put a price on what we have learned" ...
Directors - Dance Works of Edmonton

 

…"Being able to perform with big smiles and not miss a beat, even though very loud jets are flying directly overhead, looking fabulous and fresh in full costumes, while everyone else is melting in 33 degrees heat, makes your dance company truly undefeated champions!" ...
Heather Murley, Admin Assistant - TRADEX, Abbotsford, BC

 

... "A great big special THANK YOU for your participation" …
Sharon Reinstadler, Margaret Stephens, Co Producers, Entertainment - Variety Club

... "We greatly appreciate your commitment to the vision of CityFest" …
John Cruickshank, President- Vancouver Community Festival Society

…"Your kind donation of your time and talent was very much appreciated" ...
Doug Mathews, Chairman Kids Karnival - Variety Club Telethon

... "Everyone so much enjoyed your performance, they are asking for more!" ...
Donna Yates, Community Programs Coordinator - PNE Pacific National Exhibition

… "Thank you for your enthusiastic contribution…Everyone was pleasantly surprised at how much they were able to learn in such a short time" …
Julie Atkinson-Beckett, Recreation Manager - Canadian International College

 

..."I have received continuous praise as to the caliber of entertainment provided and how much everyone ( of all ages) enjoyed themselves" ...
Estella Hodgson, Entertainment Chairman - BC Gas

 

… "Paul, each year you provide us with first class entertainment." ...
Donna Bell, Event Director - The Hawaii 5-0 Run

… "Thank you for making our ninth Annual Polynesian Night a great success!" ...
Stacy Cork, Occupational Therapist - Langley Lodge

 

… "Thank you for putting together at such short notice,….and enjoyed by all" ...
Alan Jones, General Manager - Pitney Bowes of Canada

... "All the travel agents were truly delighted with the dancing and hosting which was undertaken by you and your staff" ...
Sandy Schick, Manager National Accounts
Business Development- Continental Airlines Inc. Canada

… "As master of Ceremonies you were excellent!" …
Frances Fridge, President - Canadian Folk Society

…" It is with great pleasure to welcome you to Paul Latta's 20th anniversary in teaching. He proves that Hula is not just for women and his `Ori Tahiti brings the house down!" …
Kathy Iwalanileimomikapuamaeoleikala Templeton,
President, Hui O N Kumu Hula - Seattle, Washington, USA

 

… "The highest honors possible go to the dancers from your company….The dancers had the rapt attention of all 2.500 people…..Your company truly gave us an outstanding performance"..
Lynn Robinson, Director - Safeway Employees' Association

…. "Paul is an unusually talented and effervescent dancer and teacher. His background is loaded with experiences seemingly far beyond his years. His evaluations were excellent, needles to say. There has been outstanding feedback regarding his skills. I have no reservations writing this letter" …
David Bogoch, Recreation and Health Programmer
Career & Community Education Services - Vancouver School Board

... "Being a senior, I experienced the ups and downs in life. Now , thanks to Paul, our witty and charming instructor, I have found a form of exercising, graceful, romantic and effective." …
A Students Comment

… "I personally was told by many members how pleased they were with the dancers - very professional, very pleasant, and with a high caliber of routines" ...
Herb Thompson, Entertainment Chairman
Royal Canadian Legion - #142 Point Grey Vancouver

… "His effervescent personality, together with his empathetic nature make him well suited to work with the older adult" …
Val Nielson, Coordinator - Surrey Parks & Recreation Commission

... "We have had very positive feedback from the community concerning the evening but in particular ,the floor shows were extremely well received" …
Richie Gage, Director - Rotary Club of Merrit BC

 

… "Your show "Adventures in Paradise" is a perfect attraction for a shopping Centre and I would recommend you highly to any centre seeking good entertainment" …
Stella Webers, - Driftwood Mall - Courtnay, BC

 

... “We are pleased to let you know that we had numerous calls form exhibitors and consumers alike commenting on the professional showmanship" ...
Kristine Iddings, VIVA Vancouver’s Food & Drink Extravaganza

… “The show was professional, authentic, spell binding, crowd stopping, and creative… with no hesitation, what so ever, I highly recommend Paul Latta & Co.” pleasing, ...
Debbie Simkins, Promotions Coordinator - Boitanio Mall, Williams Lake BC

 

 

… "Your dancers added the final touch!” ...
Shirley Conlon, Coordinator of Volunteers – Shaughnessy Hospital

 

 

… “Thank you To Paul Latta in recognition of services rendered to the Canada Pavilion during the 1986 World Exposition Vancouver, British Columbia Canada” ...
Bruce How, Commissioner General of Section for Canada – WORLD EXPO `86

 

 

... “Their performance was well timed, had a great production, excellent effects and was in short, very professional. As promised, he delivered a fine polished performance” ...
Colin J. McTaggart, Shopping Centre Manager - County Club Mall, Nanaimo, BC

 

 

.. “Your performances are always gorgeous and outstanding and this year was no exception…I always enjoy your showmanship and your organization” ...
Deborah Sanderson, Production Coordinator – Timmy’s Christmas Telethon

 

 

… “In the YMCA we have many nationalities and different languages and Paul is able to communicate very well with them all .I have no hesitation in recommending him” ...
Shirley Jones, Adult Program Director – YMCA Vancouver

... “I would recommend the Paul Latta show to any organization wanting not only a superb, but a professional floor show” ...
Christine M. Riddell, Chairman - Langley Chamber of Commerce

 

 

… “You have packaged quite an impressive and tight act!" ...
Deborah Sanderson, Producer – Timmy’s Telethon

… “You are definitely a hit!” ...
Adrienne Bakker, Marketing Director – Willowbrook Mall – Langley, BC

... “Very impressed with the colorful costumes and by the caliber of the entertainment” ...
V.S.G. Lewis – Genstar Development Company

 

 

… “I was extremely impressed with the hard work and energy that went into each and every performance, thus contributing to one of Willowbrook Mall’s greatest traffic building promotions" ...
Sandy Klein, Promotions Manager – Willowbrook Mall , Langley, BC

 

 

... “ Our students really enjoyed the performance” ...
G. Watkins, Principal – Maple Grove School

… “ Your performance was outstanding success and was especially appreciated given the unfortunate limitation in facilities available” ...
Ronald Hall , Director – Aldergrove Festival Days

… “The show was a beautiful display of talent and color and needless to say, all who were watching felt the music very much” ...
Donald A. Ross, Mayor – Surrey, BC

… “We appreciate the time and effort you spend each week, working with your group of students… You have helped demonstrate again that we can obtain this cooperation and help through people like you” ...
B. Nokleby, Principal – Godson Elementary School, Abbotsford, BC

 

 

… “ About 1200 people send our heartfelt congratulations on your successful performance” ...
Pargat Singh Sidhu, Secretary
Fraser Valley East Indian Canadian Association of British Columbia

… “Your performances were greatly appreciated” ...
ADT Chalmers, Shopping Centre Manager – SevenOaks, Abbotsford, BC

… “One can tell that dance is the biggest part of his life just by his enthusiasm.. He is well organized and capable of working on his own, his pleasant personality proved to be an asset in working with his students” ...
Jeannette Gilson, Senior Program Director - YMCA, Burnaby, BC

… “ His work, which involved advance program planning made effective use of a management by Objectives approach. Paul would be a welcomed addition to any staff” ...
Laurie McArthur, Coordinator – The Corporation of Delta

... “ Their performance was second to none. The professionalism displayed by this young group contributed immensely towards a most enjoyable and successful evening, exceeding the expectations of our Mess Committee" ...
J.W. Guildford, Chief Warrant Officer, President Mess Committee
WO’s & Sgt’s Mess – CFS Aldergrove, BC

… “Their show was sensational and the highlight” ...
H.W. Aiken, Manager – Oakridge Shopping Centre

… “We feel that Paul’s talents are so polished for one so young, that we feel it may make for an interesting production of ‘To Tell the Truth” ...
Bruno Zirato, Producer ‘To Tell the Truth’
Goodson – Todman Productions, New York, USA

 

 

… “ Despite their youth, were thoroughly entertaining and very professional… we have never had such a successful dance” …
Ken Bruce, President B.C.F.P Hammond Division Social Club
British Columbia Forest Products Limited

… “Several people who had been to Hawaii said it was better that the ones the had
seen there” ...

Peg Woods, The Unitarian Church of Vancouver

… “ The Paul Latta Dancers drew the largest crowds of the season” ...
Pauline Armstrong, Promotion Director – Pacific Center Merchants Association

… “For the remainder of the Hawaiian Promotion we had five Hawaiian Entertainers direct from Hawaii and we have received several calls form people saying that they preferred the first group of entertainers IE: the Paul Latta Dancers." ...
J.A. Hurlburt, Promotions Coordinator – Brentwood Mall

... “I can say without fear of contradiction that the program ho presented was the very best entertainment that we have ever engaged in the over 20 years we have held the Christmas Party…I must confess that I had a certain amount of reservation about your program when I heard you were only 16 years old and were responsible for the total program for set construction, costume manufacturing, choreography ,lighting and the instruction of your dance school pupils. It did not take many minutes after your program began before all my doubts were dispelled.” ...
Harold David, Recording Secretary, Local 6 CAIMAW
Canadian Association of Industrial Mechanical and Allied Workers

... “We had nothing but raves about the group!” …
Sharen McRae, Corporate Sales Manager - Bayshore Inn, Vancouver, BC

 

(Original letters are on file)


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REFERENCES

 CANADA
Mr. Doug Matthews
Owner/Director
Pacific Show Productions Ltd.
604-298-2112
Vancouver, BC
   
Mr. Al Guralick
Owner/Director
Total Entertainment Network Ltd.
604-689-3457
Vancouver, BC
   
Gordy
Noteable Entertainment
604-468-2911
Vancouver, BC 
   
Sandy & Cindy
POSH Travel & Cruises
604-536-7674
White Rock, BC
   
Darci
Manager
Eaton's Travel - Pacific Centre
604-659-2100
Vancouver, BC
   
Dance Centre of British Columbia
Canada
604-606-6400
   
Mr. Len Knutson
President
The Backstage Club Association of BC
604-594-4750
Canada
   
Ms. Sandy Moreno
Director
The Annual Coquitlam District Music Festival
604-930-4109
(est 1941) Canada
   
Ms. Tracy Thorne
Owner / Director
Dance Works of Edmonton Ltd.
780-448-2822
Edmonton, AB
   


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USA
   
Mr. Chuck Shishido
Director of Operations
Outrigger / Ohana Hotels of Hawaii
808-944-2802
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sponsor of "Festival Polynesia / Pacific Rim Dance Competition" & "Tavai's!" Polynesia - Ohana Performance Tour
   
Ms. Paulette Franco
Director of Sales & Promotions
Germaine's Luau
808-371-3995
Oahu, Hawaii
Assistant Co-ordinator of Entertainment & Special Events
   
Mr. Joe Recca
"Creations Polynesian Spectacular"
Tihati Productions
808-735-0292 ext304
Honolulu, Hawaii

Paul Latta Enterprises (EST. 1980)
PO Box 38, North Surrey, BC, V3T 4W4 Canada
Phone: 604.533.2315 (24 Hours)
Email:
paul@PaulLatta.com
 

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