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Hi Ivy
Saw you guys
last year at the Totalsports ladies race. You rocked! Currently watching Big
Brother Amplified and was amazed at the wannabe dancers used by MultiChoice
for the Eviction shows on Sundays. Please ask around, I would like to see
more of you guys on TV. My wife likes all these dance movies and shows and I
always thought the Brits and Americans must be the best; But, then I saw you
guys...C'mon, Jason and the crew needs to be on TV and not those idiots that
are trying to break my TV screen!
Cheers and good luck...Oh and I'll be sending the same mail to MultiChoice on
your behalf!
Nigel Adonis
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Hello Ivy,
Trust you are rested and can shout again, it helps your dancers as they proved it by doing so well @ Sun City. I met moms from Taryn’s school who said – “eish!! daai Ivy se kinders is goed – no two ways about it.”
Thanks for making my daughter’s dream come true as she’s been dreaming about dancing overseas for at least 5 years & as I told her, if you want to make that dream a reality then join Ivy’s school (and as you know mom’s knows best lol), we had a wonderful time with the OOA crowd & she’s super dooper happy. Don’t let negativity get our group down, they can show they are better as dancers and will only make them stronger dancers.
Verse: Romans 8:28
And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into His plans.
God's plans for us are for our good.
With God in our lives, negative things can have a positive outcome.
If we love God, He will work things out for us.
He causes everything to work together for the good.
PRAYER: Lord, I place my life in Your hands. I ask You to work everything out for my good. Amen.
Lots of love
Fan NO1 - Jenni
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Aunty IVORY!!
I know you will laugh at my birthday message because you love me eish!!
Thank you so much for everything, and I mean alles!! From the socks to the scratched and bruised knees :)! THANK YOU!!
We as the out of africa family is really proud 2 have a mother like u!!
Hope aunty ivory gets everything your heart desires because you deserve that and more!!
Enjoy your day<3
Kirstie Samuels
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Hello everyone
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME: IF GOD GAVE YOU A GIFT AND BIRTHED IT DEEP DOWN IT WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU - SO YOUR PASSION AND DRIVE WILL ONLY BRING YOU SUCCESS AND ALWAYS REMEMBER GIVE THANKS TO GOD AT ALL TIMES.
WELL COME BACK TO ALL THOSE FROM GERMANY INCLUDING ME - HAHAHHA
TO OUR AMAZING DANCERS - WE HAVE A WORLD CHAMP ; BLAKE WILLIMAS NO 1 I THE WORLD -----OMG
JASON MEYER 10TH
KODI WOODMAN 14TH - THESE BOYS COMPETED AGAINST 86 OF THE WORLDS BEST - WAY TO GO BOYS
FLAVA SMALL GROUP 9TH OF 68 TEAMS - OH MY HAT BETTER THAN EVER
LITTLE FRANCO MY STAR - 2ND IN THE WORLD FROM 54 BABIES - HEY FRANCO YOU THE MAN
AND NOW EVERYONE IT IS YOUR TURN TO SHINE
SATURDAY CLASSES AS FOLLOWS; MOMS AND DADS - 10AM – 11AM COME ONE COME ALL BRING IT ON
11AM – 2 – OR 3 PM EVERYONE
SOLOS’S DUO’S SMALL GROUP AND OUR VERY OWN OLD FORMATION
THIS IS JUST FOR GRANDWEST AS WE NEED POINTS TO QUALIFY SO COME ON GUYS LETS DO THIS ONE
NB; PLEASE NOTE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR VOTING FOR JASON WITH HIS MODELLING HIS IN THE TOP 5 - THUMBS UP FOR DES 400 TIMES – OMG
JASON IS COMING BACK ON MONDAY - HOORAY
IVY MEYER
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Hi Des,
I enjoyed the dancing last nite. Ivy is very patient (probably for now). My two left feet is slowly coming right. What I really enjoy about the group / organisation is the ‘togetherness; laughter, understanding and the energy reflected from the young people. All this really encourages me, given the space I have been in for this past year. I must admit that, ‘Hip Hop’ that I know nothing of, has made a tremendous positive shift in my life. Even if I am never going to be able to dance, or never become the King of Hip Hop, I will at least have :
* gained new friends,
* perhaps even afforded the opportunity to minister to the young people,
* learnt something new in my life
* say WOW to a great new learning experience (never too old to learn)
* starting to feel / think better of myself
* and of course be proud to be affiliated to a ‘club’ with such gifted / talented people that become world class dancers, professional mentor (Ivy), the best ‘mom and dad’ dancers, so what more can I ask for ( ek val in die geluk) although I believe it is God’s purpose that led me to where I am
Thanks for your guy’s always encouraging words (sometimes I know you don’t mean it) but it’s ok with me. I just love making a fool of myself and seeing a smile on peoples faces ( that is my reward ). By the way my reason for this e-mail was to ask you what the balance on my track suit I ordered is. Ek is heeltemal weg van die point af. Des please advise. Wow it is great to e-mail rather that R14,500 of sms’s. The only problem is I ca’nt send e-mails early in the morning anymore (some people must be glad). Anyway let me go do some work which I am not in the mood for. Still considering Thursday’s practice. I ca’nt afford to miss out my ‘dancing’ lesson. Will have to chat to my pastor very seriously. Perhaps we can have our dance lesson at our church on Thursday. Please suggest this to Ivy. Might even get a few of our congregation interested in dancing, or even my pastor LOL. Keep well and back to work you lazy people.lol
Warm regards,
KOHH
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Heyta aunty
Ivy loving the website its awesome it show that guys and girls out there has
talent and you their to pursue the dream see you soon planning on visiting
want to start again because this website gives me inspiration and I’m missing
out on life and you awesome dancers...keep it up!
Me-shay Davis
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Dear Ivy
I will never forget that call you gave me and told me I must send my son to Germany whether I must beg, borrow or steal or stand on the corners hahahahaha, at first I thought no way, not possible. You gave me something to think about and I thought ok let’s give it a try. I would NEVER HAVE sent Franco to Germany if it was not for you, so I am completely grateful to you for your encouragement and today I can say YES IT WAS WELL WORTH IT, EVERY BIT OF STRESS AND CENT!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU IVY MEYER FOR BELIEVING IN MY SON AND GIVING HIM THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WOULD NEVER HAVE KNOWN HE COULD HAVE ACHIEVED THIS IF YOU DID NOT MAKE IT POSSIBLE!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Regards,
Natasha D’este
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Hi Ivy
Welcome back, it is good to have you back. A very BIG thank you for giving Lisa S this opportunity to show what she is capable of doing and more. Thank you for pushing her all the time. I appreciate what you are oing for her and allowing her to develop.
You are a STAR. I can see where Jason gets his ACTING and MORE from, the apple does not fall far from the tree. You were great on ETV NEWS CHANNEL.
Thanks once again and God will continue to enlarge your territory and bless you.
Warmest regards
Jeni
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Hi Ivy
I trust that you are well rested after the long trip. I just want to thank you for giving Kirstie this opportunity to excel and live out her dreams and love for dancing. As a parent of Out Of Africa Dance Academy I want to congratulate all the dances. THEY DID SOUTH AFRICA PROUD!
Thank you for being there for them, and taking over the role of a caring and loving “mother”. Kirstie cannot stop speaking about the teams bonding time in Germany.
May God continue to bless you , as you are a true blessing to others. Continue with this wonderful passion for dancing and your love for our young people.
Thank you once again
From Charlotte with love and gratitude.
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Hello Auntie Ivy
I got paid last week R1000 for that 7up add and I'll come in to drop off my
thank you amount in the week just waiting for my sister to with drawl it out
of her account.
Micheal SMS me now saying that there is a casting today for Sony and they
are look for black break dancers, which starts from 17:00 to 19:30 2day at
the casting studios on 73 loop street.
They always say black people but they do take in a few coloureds if they
like you and your look.
Thank You for the opportunities you gave me and also have opened up for
me!!! :)
By the way this is my new email address!
Kind Regards,
Kiala Kapela
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Hi Ivy
This was truly a fantastic weekend in Sun City. Congrats to you and all the dancers (including the Adult 2 team) who achieved such awesome results. It proves that hard work and dedication really pays off in the end, even though sometimes I think you "bedruk" when you drive us and our kids so hard. Your dedication and determination is evident in the results our kids achieve. Kaylon and I are proud to be part of the Out of Africa Team.
Thanks for your continued support.
Tania (Dancer - Champs Adult 2 Team soon to be "WTC" Adult 2 Team)
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Hi Ivy
Congratulations once again for a out of the world formation, it was really amazing, also for the weekend although I misbehave sometimes...........LOL. It was really fun being with all the moms and dads especially Carlo(really being my dad all weekend)
Poland here we come!!!!!!!!!, my daughter not in but Im there. Yolanda don't forget to give JP Duminy my number (not Ivy's) ......see that he is part of the family...LOL. See you Saturday.
Luv Desiré
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Hi All
Yes, congratulations to all participants and the dance teacher, choreographer for all their hard work in showing us an amazing formation. Moms group, well done, we pulled it off. Ivy, you are a dance teacher but you looked more nervous than us???? Des, who said you misbehaved????? Thank you all I had so much fun with you all.
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Hi
Yes Desiree what a great weekend and well done to Ivy and her team. ALL I CAN SAY IS AWESOME ACHIEVEMENTS THIS WEEKEND. Yes you may go to Poland but Kim unfortunately not she has broken service and have to start all over again at NOVICE. Sorry man. I will ask Martin to get his number promise I won’t give it to Ivy. Rochelle and myself will be fully sponsored by JP DUMINY. WE HAVE RICH FAMILY LOL
See you
YOLANDA DUMINY
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Hi Ivy
Once again, congrats to you and all your dancers for making us so proud! Thanks for having all the patience with our children. I know it’s not always easy.
Gaynor Hendricks
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Thank you so much - Jason and group was wonderful as usual.
Thank you again for judging and being part of the process - your time and
recommendations are much appreciated!
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Hi thanks and congratulations on the group doing so well. Was very tired but enjoyed it .I am glad Lydia had the opportunity to compete at this level.
Frederick Levendal
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Hi Ivy!
Thank you so much! It really meant a lot to all of us that we could achieve
something like that, and it's all thanx to you and Jason.
I assume that your kids walked away with their hands full of medals and
trophies:-)
I wish you all the best for the rest of the year and any competitions you
may take part in!
We should stay in contact as I would like to know you things are going your
side.
Shanta and I will be e-mailing you within this week for the draft of next
year's expectations. We will specify what we would like from you in the
draft, and any other aspects you would like to highlight you may include as
well.
Reagrds,
Kesha
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Dear Ivy
Congratulations on your dancers doing extremely well – it was awesome to see them dancing so well and to see how they have grown in their dancing.
You should feel proud of yourself.
Also – the group that did Release – wow – they were great – and through their interactions and experiences with you they have developed into world class dancers – pat yourself on the back.
Linda
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Hi auty Ivy
my name is Kim u might not remenber me as i know youve taught and inspired so many kids in the love of dance over the last few years but i used to dance for you(for a short time)when you were still in Lakeside.you have instilled this awsome passion for dance in me...but as you know we all grow up and take on the busy world and after studying and now working and studying i sadly had to stop dancing...but and yes there is a but i want to start again as my new goa, i am turning 22 in two weeks time and want to start doing the things that made most happiest again,and maybe even learn something new and challenging.
I am currently on the search for an adults ballet class but after months of seaching i have not found one so if you know of any could you PLEASE let me know.i am wanting to do it just as a social thing and just to have fun.
I loved my time i spent dancing for your academy and speak of foundly when poeple tell me they are looking to start dance classes either for themselves or thier kids.thank you for being the awsome woman you are and i pray that God will continue to work in you the way he has been over the years.It warms my heart to see such a special woman such as yourself grow to such success you fully deserve it.I had a very stressfull childhood and loved my hour or two of heaven when i could just forget and walk into that hall and dance.
lots of love and many blessing
Kim-Joy Franz
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Morning
Congrats to Jason and Jason for making it through to the next round. We are all so excited and happy at least one team made It.
Well done guys now go get that R100 000.00
Jason buy that car
YOLANDA DUMINY
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Dear: Aunty Ivy
I would really like to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to start dancing again and also for opening my eyes and not to think what other people think of me because there opinion dose not matter to me.
I know have the opportunity to express my feelings and emotions in my dancing again and to make it a success and to open my father's eyes and to make him see what dancing is all about and once he sees what we are all about I hope to get his full support towards me and (out of Africa dance academy).
Thank you once again
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Welcome home and congratulations to all your dancers who had the opportunity
to show the world what they can do. They might not have come home with a
trophy, but to us they are winners all the same. Thank you for the time and
effort you made to let this happen. Thank you.
I hope you had a wonderful time with little unpleasant events to dampen the
mood. Can't wait to hear all about it. You were in my prayers and thoughts
everyday.
We will chat soon.
Alicia
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A hearty welcome back to Ivy and all the dancers, you have made us proud once again.
Congrats to all the dancers, remember with out guidance you could not achieve want you have experienced these pass eight days.
Always remember to be humble in what you do and you will achieve and this will make you life’s goal so much easier.
Ivy, thank you for taking our children under you wing! Thanking for caring and protecting them while they were with you in Bremen.
Gaynor
Gaynor Hendricks
Credit controller
22 Second street
Montague Gardens
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Morning Ivy - (IRON LADY) just a thank you for all your time and effort, sacrificing this morning again to do the Visas for our kids. Its cold and wet, but you out on the road. Just wanna assure you, fm my side - I deeply appreciate you. *Oh yes - refering the letter fm SADTA once again it's proved to you Ivy - You're strong, a believer in yourself, and with GOD next to you at all times, all is possible. Never give up, not on yourself, not on your dreams............ you've built *OUT OF AFRICA* nobody else.
Much love Magaret___________________________________
I am so happy this has come to an end with positive comments. Now we move forward (as we were doing all this time) and continue in the way we have been doing. I am so happy and hope the people with negative attitudes stay away from us who are positive and trying to make everything a success. Congrats Ivy, now the excitement can continue.___________________________________
Hi Ivy,
I can only draw a statement this weekend.Otherwise Lyle's preparation is progressing nicely.I did not forget about the I.O.U will settle with you as soon as he's sorted out.Many thanks for your support,motivation and encouragement we do appreciate.
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I would like to congratulate you on the wonderful work you are doing.I would like my nephew to get involved in this wonderful programme of yours as he really loves dancing and performing .He has formed his own group in the community we live in and sometimes performs at community outreaches against drug abuse but I want him to get formal training.The problem we have is the fact that we are staying in Ravensmead and don’t have transport to get him to the dance classes.Would like to know if you have classes closer to Parow area that he can attend as there is a lot of children with talent in our area but no one to give them training,I believe that by involving our kids in programmes like this it would get them of the streets.I would appreciate it if you could help my nephew and his friends because they really need guidance and I think your dance school would be an answer to my prayers as Im scared that Danray would fall into the habits of drug abuse of our society.
Yours sincerely
Edmarie Sauls
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Morning Ivy, this morning I just wanna say to you - YOU'RE THE BEST-I cant wait for suncity, cause your CAPE TOWN team are gonna blow everybody away. I told Reto last nite, theirs only one IVY when it comes to Choregraphy and every time she makes the groups jealous of her. Keep it up my girl. (waar kry jy al die idees?) Jy slaap alweer nie langs Ian nie nê?
Ivy pse send me info about Sunday: Re Tatum
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Good Morning Ivy:We're all failures in life, but with GOD in our lives all dissapointments can be smoothed. You did'nt stay on the "road bump", you moved on. You put aside all disapointments, hindrances, neglicences and moved on. You commited yourself for our kids, parents and to make 'DREAMS POSSIBLE" - not for yourself, but for our kids.
Last nite was another eye-openening for me as parent. Again I've realized the extra mile you're prepared to walk with our kids. You're recovering fm an huge operation, but you're prepared to expose our kids to a wide world. Whilst driving home, I told Tatum - "Tatum never stop praying, if it wasnt for Anty Ivy - none of these exposures fm the past year since you joined, would have been possible. She told me, Mommy - I will always be greatfull, coz anty Ivy moulded me into a dancer. I wanna be a true ambassador for my danceschool. I'm gonna put the past behind and concentrate more on the future.
Ivy - I wanna SALUTE you this morning. I pray that GOD will bless you abundantly for all your good work. I pray that we as Parents will stand together and support you for all your goodwork, the possibilities you create for our kids, the xtra mile you're prepared to walk with our kids. I pray that we as parents will show more gratitude for your work. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow. Keep on doing good.
Much Love
Magaret
Ivy Meyer's reply..
Aunty Margaret
Thank you so much for these encouraging words. Thank you Thank you Thank
you
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Hi Ivy - Thanks for always assuring me OUT OF AFRICA is my family. Yes as said before you all are very, very special to me. Last nite my daughter was saying to me: Mammie julle lyk so na n klompie gruwelike vrouens bymekaar - en Mammie het nou n lekker klomp vriende. So I said yes, sy kan net nie uitgepraat raak oor Desire se lyfie, want sy het anderdag so gelyk en toe spoil die 2 boyz haar lyfie. Baie liefde (ou tatum se bene is darem lekker styf van saterdag......... ek verstaan hulle het so lekker geoefen. Ons is vanoggend vanaf Tbleview toe kla sy van bene wat pyn, maar sy sê ook - Mammie ek het so gistermiddag geniet en verskriklik baie haar Ouma gemis. Ai Ivy - waardeer jou Ouers terwyl hulle nog saam jou is, goodbey daar huil ek alweer........ luvies
Ivy Meyer's reply..
Hello Aunty Margaret We are your family my poppie and I agree the atmousphere was wonderfull and I am truly proud to have such wonderfull parents part of my dancing schoolIvy Meyer
Margaret Tippens
Morning Ivy - Just wanna congrutulate you on a "Stunning" afternoon yesterday. Ev'thing and everybody was so beautifull in spirit. (wat n jammerte ekt nie familie en vriende in kaap behalwe my dogter om te support) Hoop jul verstaan.
Luvies
Magret
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Charlene Martin
Ivy, as always, so impressive. I am forwarding this to Jolene and perhaps she can suggest someone who may be willing to give exposure via an interview perhaps? Let?s hold thumbs. I must say, I have not seen the likes of your dancers before. They are all miracles. As Jolene is.
Charlene Martin PA to CEO & President, Dr John Volmink Cornerstone Christian College
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Dear inspirational Ivy
Well done. Damn well done. You are planting significant seeds way beyond what you can imagine.
Isn't it just totally awesome that one's passions can impact upon the lives of others in such a positive way. (And now I'm talking about you and your work).
I'm wishing you wonderful things. I'm wishing you loads of success. And I'll tell you something, if Jason wasn't your son...
x
Marc
Ivy Meyer's reply..
Hey Marc
Thanks for a fabulous evening - everyone loved having such a sexy guy around and stay as sweet as you are.
YOU REALLY MADE ME REALIZE LAST NIGHT THAT WE CAN DO ALL THINGS AND SEEING YOU AND MY SON SHAKER JASON HAS HAIR THAT SKRIKED FOR NIKS I NEW WE WILL ALWAYS BE FRIENDS
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Hi Ivy:
Thank you for a great evening on Monday. You and your team of dancers have a great future ahead of you. I wish The Out Of Africa Dance Team every thing of the best.
I hope that we will keep in contact. As you know, I am currently doing an internship at The Big Issue Magazine. I will complete the internship in December, there after I will however be faced with going into the new year with no career. I am considering going into freelance work. I would love to do an story with you in the future. Keep well!!
Thanking You:
Lanna Classen
Journalist for The Big Issue Magazine
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Hi Ivy
Congratulations again for the all round superb results.Your professionalism as a dance teacher and all dancers past and present are testimony for the excellent results achieved thus far. No dancer would have achieved such success without your perseverance to produce and deliver such quality performances here and abroad. I am saddened that some people have total disregard for simple ethics and at the same time disrespect the ethos of friendliness & comradeship in sport. In this regard the very people you have raised from baby dance steps to stardom now find fit to discredit you. You have demonstrated once again that you are the finest HIP Hop teacher in South Africa and have no doubt that your commitment and dedication to this sport will produce the best dances the world will still come to appreciate.As you are considering to rest all your dance students until early next year perhaps the time will allow for constructive thinking in way of management support and overall strategies in order to achieve even better results.
Thanks once again for your kind support.
Regards
Paul Clarence.