"I have had so much fun dancing at Rising Star for the last number of years.  It truly feels like a second home to me, and you and the other teachers and students feel like a second family."

                                                                                                                                     -Sarah-2010 Graduate

"There will always be a special place in my heart for dance, and through your teaching I have become who I am today.  I will miss you always and thank you."

                                                                                                                                     -Sarah-2010 Graduate

"Thank you so much for this wonderful year of dance.  I really enjoy pointe and our recital routine was a lot of fun."

                                                                                                                                     -Erica

"Thank you so much for this amazing year!  I was so honored to get moved up to Starlettes!"

                                                                                                                                     -Lexie

"Rising Star has been like my second family...I've made some of the most influential relationships through these years...Your passion for dance is inspiring and it has pushed me to want to be better."

                                                                                                                                     -Christine-2009 Graduate

"I really like coming to dance class, it is what I look forward to every week."

                                                                                                                                      -Madison

"Thank you so much, I love to dance and I was really excited to go on pointe!  I can't wait till next year for dance."

                                                                                                                                      -Alison

"Dancing at Rising Star has been a wonderful gift.  Thank you for being the best dance teacher anyone could ask for!"

                                                                                                                                      -Maggie-2008 graduate

"I have always admired your strength, character, and outlook, and I hope one day I may achieve a similar character and inspire others as you have inspired me."

                                                                                                                                      -Rachel-2008 graduate

"These past 18 years have been the best, and I have you to thank for that.  You are a wonderful teacher, person and friend.  Thank you for being such an inspiration..."

                                                                                                                                     -Elyse

Thank you for such a great year!  I had so much fun in your class.  Thank you for being a wonderful teacher!"

                                                                                                                                   -Lauren

 "Thanks for an awesome year!  I learned so much and had a lot of fun!  I'm going to miss dance now that it is over.  I am already looking forward to next year!"

                                                                                                                                   -Kelly

"It's been another great year! Thank you for always having a spot for us with the Rising Star family. We love dancing with you and can't wait for next year!"

- Kristyn & Jenna 

"Thank you for such a fun dance year! You are a wonderful teacher to have, always encouraging and kind, making dance something to look forward to!"

- Ariel 

"Thank you for a great year of ballet. It sure was a lot of fun!"

- Gabrielle 

"Dance has been an amazing experience for me. I’ve grown up around dancing and I met some of my very best friends at dance class. Rising Star is so many girls home away from home, and we have you to thank. You have made dance class a warm, loving place to learn and have fun."

- Anna, 2006 Graduate

“My journey through dance would not be possible without you. You are a very respected person and your hard work is never over looked by all the parents and dancers at Rising Star. I believe that if you have dance in your heart, it’s always going to be there…thank you for putting dance in my heart!”

- Chelsea, 2006 Graduate

“It feels so good to tell people that I dance at Rising Star and hear all their excited comments about our awesome routines. Thank you so much for spending all the time and energy you do on us, and the studio. I cannot think of anywhere else I’d rather have spent so much time of my life. Rising Star has always seemed like a second home to me-thank you so much for making it feel that way.”

- Michelle, 2006 Graduate