Hello Dance lovers! It's been a long time since I've posted. Each day slips into the next and the busier we get at the studio, the less time I find to sit down and write. What that means for the blog is that the next time I write I think it's liable to be an explosion of thoughts... Anyhow, this season is the best yet and things just seem to keep getting better. I'm so proud of everyone involved with the studio, from the faculty to the office manager, to the students and their parents. Without the time for much explanation, the email and response below is representative of the type of season we've been having. Read the correspondence and you'll understand why this blog is entitled "Proud Papa".
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My daughter was competing with her dance team at MOVE this past weekend, and I was highly impressed with not only the incredible talent but the professionalism of your dancers. One of the girls on our team had the unfortunate experience of her music stopping and restarting throughout her tap routine. I was thinking she would be backstage in tears over it, but she was all right with everything. While talking with my daughter afterwards, she told me that one of your dancers talked with her backstage and made the comment that he had wished he had seen her dance and really made her feel better about the situation. Your academy did not receive the award they gave out for being courteous and helpful, but I wanted to let you know that this act of kindness did not go unnoticed. It is nice to know that there are still people out there that are instilling these values in the children we help raise up. Thank you!!!
My response:
Good evening (name),
Thank you for contacting us. This is the second time in recent weeks in which we've been contacted by a family from another studio because one or more of our Assembly Line students took the time to reach out to a fellow dancer. I'm proud of our students for many, many reasons, but it's icing on the cake to learn that our message has been heard by our dancers and, even further, put into action. With so many talented young dancers out there, it's sometimes difficult to measure our success as teachers and directors by comparing our dancers to what others are doing "on the stage". Moments like these really put things into perspective. Hearing that our students are nurturing and sharing the true spirit of this art form is the real measure of our success and, in the end, may be more important than all else. After all, it isn't the technique, the choreography, the tricks, turns, or costumes that keep dance alive - it is the SPIRIT of dance that envelops us and leaves us wanting for more.
I'm so glad you decided to email, and appreciate the personal time you took to reach out. Because it's such a small world, I'm sure our paths will cross again. When they do, I hope your daughter enjoys a similar experience - at least as far as Sweatshop is concerned.
Best wishes to you and yours in this and the seasons to follow!
Sincerely,
Brian Young
Owner/Director
Sweatshop
That's the second contact form this month with the exact same theme! Need I say more? This is one proud Papa. Love you all!
-Brian
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My daughter was competing with her dance team at MOVE this past weekend, and I was highly impressed with not only the incredible talent but the professionalism of your dancers. One of the girls on our team had the unfortunate experience of her music stopping and restarting throughout her tap routine. I was thinking she would be backstage in tears over it, but she was all right with everything. While talking with my daughter afterwards, she told me that one of your dancers talked with her backstage and made the comment that he had wished he had seen her dance and really made her feel better about the situation. Your academy did not receive the award they gave out for being courteous and helpful, but I wanted to let you know that this act of kindness did not go unnoticed. It is nice to know that there are still people out there that are instilling these values in the children we help raise up. Thank you!!!
My response:
Good evening (name),
Thank you for contacting us. This is the second time in recent weeks in which we've been contacted by a family from another studio because one or more of our Assembly Line students took the time to reach out to a fellow dancer. I'm proud of our students for many, many reasons, but it's icing on the cake to learn that our message has been heard by our dancers and, even further, put into action. With so many talented young dancers out there, it's sometimes difficult to measure our success as teachers and directors by comparing our dancers to what others are doing "on the stage". Moments like these really put things into perspective. Hearing that our students are nurturing and sharing the true spirit of this art form is the real measure of our success and, in the end, may be more important than all else. After all, it isn't the technique, the choreography, the tricks, turns, or costumes that keep dance alive - it is the SPIRIT of dance that envelops us and leaves us wanting for more.
I'm so glad you decided to email, and appreciate the personal time you took to reach out. Because it's such a small world, I'm sure our paths will cross again. When they do, I hope your daughter enjoys a similar experience - at least as far as Sweatshop is concerned.
Best wishes to you and yours in this and the seasons to follow!
Sincerely,
Brian Young
Owner/Director
Sweatshop
That's the second contact form this month with the exact same theme! Need I say more? This is one proud Papa. Love you all!
-Brian
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