Dance Institute of Dallas

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Jule Fobert

I had a 3 hour phone conversation with Norma and we talked about my daughter, Normas school, her daughter and their ethics as women and teachers. Because I have a sensitive child, it was important that the school we chose were indeed good people who cared about all children. We were there a year and all went well. Norma and her daughter were superb and they were exactly who they said they were. At the years end I decided to pull my daughter out of school because we needed to give her a break. I told Norma so but we were going to finish out the Nutcracker performance (it would have been my daughters 2nd year.) Instead, one day I was treated very rudely out of nowhere from Norma and then I received an EMAIL saying due to my daughters crying, they are giving my money back and pulling my daughter out of the nutcracker. She also included a nice little note about how my daughter will grow into dancing later in life perhaps. (It was just such a rude email and quite cowardly that it was even done over email - especially since I had a face to face relationship with Norma.) There was no discussion and the rude treatment earlier that day towards me wasnt Christian at all, in my opinion. I didnt tell my daughter how it happened because it was kind of like a "we give up on your daughter and dont want her anymore". I was never rude or mean to either of the women; I trusted them with my daughter. And my daughter really liked Normas daughter. A few months later, I saw Normas daughter and she spoke to my daughter while walking by but didnt speak to me. It was unnerving and a clear testament that not all Christians will behave accordingly. Unless of course, you fit in with a specific circle of people. I was quite disappointed in the ladies and extremely hurt at the way they treated myself and my daughter. Especially after all the conversations I had with Norma concerning the sensitivity of my child. I never thought we would be treated that way by any school, especially one run by sisters in Christ. #suchislife

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Fiona Peterson

I just wanted to take the time to send you off this short note regarding Dance Institute of Dallas and our experiences thus far. My husband and I decided that our kids should join this dance Institute program in Carrollton, TX because it was a very friendly and family oriented dance school and we admire their "Mission" to pursue artistic excellence in a Christian principled environment. All my family has been a part of this Institute for the past three years. Both of our daughters who was 7 and 8 years old started in the Classical Ballet - Beginning Division and over the years have now moved from Pre-Pointe training Level I to Pointe I - Level IV. Our kids have always been encouraged and supported during their time at the Institute. Dancing has brought discipline, strength and confidence to both our daughters. The staff of teachers/instructors at Dance Institute of Dallas has been extremely talented and knowledgeable in the latest dance techniques. We just sure that Dance Institute of Dallas will help our daughters stand out in professional dance careers or whatever endeavor they will pursue in future.

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Leia Hardimon

in response to Ms Jule Fobert, we have 4-6 weeks to prepare for Nutcracker (from Audition to Performance is only a few weeks. If your child is not ready to attend practices and perform on stage it is not uncommon for us to recommend they wait a season to do this performance. Your child cried and would not participate for weeks during rehearsals for the Nutcracker. We did not have any option but to try for the next performance.... It is more important to us that we give your child a love for the arts that fits their development. Waiting 6-12 months is often a great option and allows a child to develop the skills to participate in a full length ballet.

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