To Deb, Heather, all the teachers and everyone who is All That Jazz Dance Studio,
We are still smiling, glowing and dancing from all the fun yesterday. The recitals were truly spectacular. Thank you for making the end of this year much better than anyone could have anticipated. The ATJ teachers went above and beyond to create a tremendously positive and encouraging atmosphere during a time of great change.
Our kids saw the teachers turn literally on a dime, not miss a beat, and transition everything seamlessly to Zoom dance lessons. Throughout everything the teachers set an incredible example of how to navigate challenging situations with finesse, creativity and resilience. Our children learned extremely valuable life lessons via the unique and passionate community of All That Jazz.
All That Jazz has meant so much to our family over the past eleven years. The words that come to mind when I think of All That Jazz are:
- smiles
- laughter
- fun
- hard work
- dedication
- pride
- connection
- community
- support
- healthy
- self-expression
Healthy self-expression through dance is at the heart of All that Jazz. Our kids learn how to be in their bodies and feel comfortable and strong. They develop a deep connection to their bodies by learning the physical movement of dance and the emotional expression of dance. They expand their sense of identity as they gain skills for expressing themselves through dance. They learn to express themselves as individuals and within a group.
The gift of learning emotional expression through dance translates to many aspects of their lives. They learn to feel the power, strength and creativity of their bodies and the power, strength and creativity of their voices.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!
