MESSAGES FROM NYCDA STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS!
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From the STUDENTS...

GJ - The Dance Factory, IL: "NYCDA RULES! It's the best competition/convention ever!!!!!!!!!!! It rules! Thanks for the fun!!!"

AC - DC Dance Factory, TN: "I just want the staff to know what a great weekend I had. Each teacher had so much to offer, and what talent. Thank you for sharing that with us."

CP - Dance Spectrum, NY: "I recently attended the convention in Buffalo. It was my second time going to an NYCDA convention. I think that you guys are awesome! The teachers are all great and it was a really helpful and fun experience for me. Thank you so much!"

MM - Village Dance Center, FL: "That weekend in March was so wonderful! I came home sore, but encouraged! Everyone who works there lets the students know that each and every one of us are talented. I especially enjoyed Joe Lanteri's "Britney May Not Call When You're Expecting Her To" speech. It really told me that dancers don't always get what they want but that doesn't mean that we aren't talented! Thank you! And I can't wait until next conference next year!"

RH - Danceworkshop By Shari, PA: "I love your workshop - it's fun and challenging."

MP - Weside Dance Academy, OR: "We all had a blast!! The teachers are fantastic! It was very fun! And, those teacher assistants are amazing! They are incredible dancers! You have an awesome convention and it is by far my FAVORITE convention!"

From the TEACHERS...

BC - Company Dance Travers, MI: "Thank you to all of the Faculty and Support Staff for another wonderful convention. You all do such a great job with making this the best experience for our dancers - we all love and appreciate you so much. Thank you for everything - we are all looking forward to seeing you again!"

CJ - Powers Explosion School of Dance, MD: "My studio attended for the first time last year and we can hardly wait to come back! Happy 10th Anniversary and congratulations to you and your faculty for doing such an excellent job year after year!"

MG - Revolution! a dance studio, UT: "I want to thank you for allowing me to give our dancers the opportunity to see that there is life outside of their studio and more importantly, that there is always room for improvement. Thank you again for such a memorable experience!"

TR - World Elite Dance Co., TX: "Thank you Joe and the NYCDA faculty and staff. My students and I left the weekend excited and motivated. We are making plans to go to NYC for Nationals! Can't Wait!"

AA - Alief Jazz Ballet, TX: "I cannot wait for November. This is such a great convention. My students walk away feeling like a million bucks. They really learn from the instructors and they come back to my class with a new confidence which will last them for a lifetime."

AI - Deborah Mackay School of Dance, NY: "Thanks for a great weekend. Your teaching staff is not only incredibly talented, but inspirational as well. I've never been to a convention where the teaching staff was so accessible. Thanks again!!!"

and from the PARENTS...

BS - La Studio Academy of Dance, MS: "This was the 2nd convention that my 8 year old daugheter has attended with NYCDA. I just wanted to express to you and your staff our sincere appreciation for how the dancers were treated. I, as a parent, saw my daughter thrive in her classes due to the convention she attended. She is now a huge fan of NYCDA and cannot wait until she can attend another one. The instructors portrayed themselves as one of them and made the students feel very confident in what they were trying to accomplish. I was very impressed to see them come off of the platforms to interact with the dancers (on their level). Bravo! Thanks again for a wonderful weekend!"

RB - Susan Chambers: "My daughters comment was 'This weekend was fabulous, every teacher was different in their style so each class was as exciting as the one before it.' She already cannot wait to attend next year."

JL - Donna Coco's Performance Plus, MA: "My daughter has been attending many conventions and competitions of yours. Also she attended the Intensive for the first time last year. She had such a wonderful experience in every aspect of the camp. We feel she has matured in many ways especially in her dancing. She would love to attend the camp this summer."

KY - Susan Chamgers Dance Company, GA: "You and your faculty/staff deserve the "Class Act Award!" The entire Nationals event was very well organized, extremely upbeat, professional, caring and exciting! My husband and myself were so impressed with all that you personally say and do -- you truly care about these kids, about each other, about getting a college education, about caring for others, as well as about dance. Thank you for all that you invest in dancer's lives -- you truly touch many lives. You are a blessing to many. I'm glad that you've touched our family. We hope to see you again in several cities this upcoming season."

MF - Independent, VA: "You have been a favorite of mine for the past 10 years and I wish you another successful 10 years. Keep up the great wok. It's amazing to see all of the talented kids that have come up through the ranks with NYCDA...from students to assistants and becoming professionals. You should give yourselves a big pat on the back!! Thanks for believing in our kids!"