{"id":896,"date":"2016-09-29T16:41:58","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T20:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onstagedance.ca\/stratford-dance\/?page_id=896"},"modified":"2024-08-20T17:18:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T21:18:09","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onstagedance.ca\/stratford-dance\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Hero Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;27deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#bc9dcc 0%|#9900cc 70%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#1bb3eb&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#25efcb&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;19px|0px|68px|0px||&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;slant&#8221; bottom_divider_flip=&#8221;horizontal&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Testimonials<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;17px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Oh thank you, thank you, thank you! For your kind and supportive words about our kids, for being such a wonderful role model, for giving them incredible dance training, for fostering terrific team spirit\u2026. I could go on and on.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Adrienne &amp; Johnny, dance parents to 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Wanted to say thank you so much!! The girls celebrated their birthday party here yesterday, and they had so much fun along with all of their friends. On Stage is incredible, you made the party an easy thing and we didn&#8217;t have to worry about anything. Your staff was so high energy and kept the kids so engaged. The best! We can&#8217;t say enough good things about this studio!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Kristy, dance parent to 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I also have to say, thank you so much for noticing the growth with A this year. I have also noticed a big change in her confidence &#8211; her passion for dance has increased and with that she is taking more risks and believing in herself. This has been beautiful to witness. I cannot thank you and all of the dance teachers for fostering her dance life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Rhiannon, dance parent &amp; dancer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI cannot find the words to express how grateful we are for the year that Lucy has had. You have always outwardly expressed what an amazing community OSD has, and you did not over sell it. This year has not only been a joy for Lucy to participate in, but as the main parent to support this passion, I have also felt incredibly supported the entire time. Thank you so much for sharing your passion with our daughter. Everything you have been able to create at OSD is absolutely inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Shannon Mathers, dance parent<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would like to thank you for everything you and the other teachers have done for me ever since I started dancing. The entire faculty have helped me become an incredible dancer and (I would like to think) a respectable person. You have fed my passion for dance throughout it all. I will cherish every memory I have made regarding dance, from late nights in the studio to shining on the stage. I will never forget all of the valuable lessons dance has taught me, such as teamwork, dedication, and perseverance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Bailey Ross, former On Stage dancer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have watched our little girl turn into a young woman through dance. She is usually quiet and shy in group settings but has developed a great confidence due to her stage experiences while working with each of you\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Anna Doupe, dance parent<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<span>We so appreciate you and the On Stage staff. You are playing a huge role in raising my kids to be future leaders and good human beings. Your patience with the dancers is not unseen and for that we are grateful. Your energy is amazing and you have succeeded in making another one of my children fall in love with dance which just makes my heart so happy!\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Jen McMahon, dance parent to 3 dancers<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have always been grateful for you and the dance studio family you have built but find myself especially grateful the past few years. I used to think about how Brianna would not be who she is without dance. But for at least the past six years, I have become aware that it is not just \u201cdance\u201d per say, but it is this dance studio, this studio owner, these teachers, this dance family!<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your vision, your passion, your fire, your drive, your energy, your commitment, and your love, including the tough love when it was needed. Brianna has been with you for 13 of her 18 years, and I wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. I can\u2019t wait to see what happens next!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Anne Hutchinson, former dance parent &amp; now parent of a staff member!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5%|5%|5%|5%|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#BC9DCC&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<span>Thank you for this year of dance &#8211;\u00a0 I have seen an insane shift in L as a person. Her self esteem and overall well-being has really blossomed and I would attribute most of that to being a part of the IDP crew, observing and learning from her team and the other groups as well. I just thought you should know, the environment you\u2019ve created has made a huge difference in our lives, and we are so thankful. It\u2019s such a wonderful feeling as a mother who saw her self conscious daughter struggling in various aspects of life, be able to see such a positive shift in her confidence. Fills my heart, so again, thank you. She loves being at the studio both dancing and assisting.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>&#8211; Deanne Keating, dance parent\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#eaeaea&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Join Now Call to Action&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;13deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#ffcc33 99%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#1bb3eb&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#25efcb&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;110px|0px|110px|0px&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;slant&#8221; bottom_divider_flip=&#8221;horizontal&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.8)&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Poppins|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Welcome to On Stage Dance Studio<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We\u2019ve been sharing the joy of dance with the Stratford community for more than 19 years, and are passionate about dance education for children. 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For your kind and supportive words about our kids, for being such a wonderful role model, for giving them incredible dance training, for fostering terrific team spirit\u2026. I could go on and on.&#8221; &#8211; Adrienne &amp; Johnny, dance parents to 3&#8243;Wanted to say thank you so much!! The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h2>What Parents Are Saying:<\/h2>\r\n<blockquote>\u201cWe appreciate your approach to dance - dance is a wonderfully positive part of our girls lives and they love every minute of their time at On Stage. Thank you for continuing to be an excellent role model and leader. We feel very lucky! Again, thanks for all your dedication to our children. I never knew that dance would become such a powerful force in our family. I don't know what the girls would do without dance in their lives!!\u201d \u2013 Lisa Grogan<\/blockquote>\r\n\u201cAs a teacher and as a parent, I know that ON STAGE DANCE STUDIO makes a difference in the lives of young people. \u00a0My own daughter, who is not a competitive dancer and is not likely to be a prima ballerina, has gained incredible confidence in her physical spirit thanks to continued encouragement from her teachers at ON STAGE. \u00a0Love of musical movement, rhythm and flexibility are skills that she can take with her well into her adult life, even if she never dances beyond one class a week as a teen! \u00a0I have also been privileged to teach some of those students who are disciplined, avid ON STAGE dancers. \u00a0Their commitment to excellence, drive and motivation extend beyond the dance studio into their school lives. (It also is an incredible bonus to have these kids help to choreograph amazing dance routines for school plays!) Thanks, ON STAGE! \u201c\u00a0- Jane Czarny\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cAs a Grandma, I have watched my grand-daughters grow with On-Stage since Twirling Tots. On Stage is a gift for our children that they may never truly know the value of. It is more than dance - which is excellent on it's own. It is Ms Meghan and her Teacher's commitment to your kids. They will learn discipline, respect, self confidence, support, family and lasting friendships in addition to dance as a passion. The Studio is a huge family, a place to grow and evolve into the grown ups these awesome young people will one day be. It is so much more than just dance - it is a gift that every child should get.\u00a0\u201c \u2013 Deb Soeder, proud dance Grandma!\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cYou and all of your staff have been so great in helping my daughter through some very difficult events in her life. I have seen her grow and mature with the caring instruction of all of you. Thank you so much.\u201d \u2013 Melissa Daigle\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cI would like to say a huge, huge Thank you for everything you do and the opportunities you give your dancers.\u00a0 With Brittany heading off to university this fall it highlights everything that she has learned from dance, and specifically the On Stage Dance Studio.\u00a0 She has become a very well rounded person, learning how to schedule practices and school work, loving the opportunities to assist the younger classes, and the opportunities to learn new techniques and try new things. In short, Thanks so much for all of the time you put into the atmosphere that you create at the studio.\u00a0 It is a great place to be, and be apart of.\u201d - Tracy Wolfe\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cIt is hard to come up with words that expresses my joy\u00a0with\u00a0how On Stage dance has changed my daughter. She has changed in so many ways in just one year working hard on her goals and ensuring she makes the most of her time at the studio.\u00a0 Some of the many\u00a0things\u00a0I see from her,\u00a0is success from her hard work, dedication to the sport and\u00a0giving the\u00a0extra effort to balance\u00a0all her activities in her life.\u00a0\u00a0I LOVE to see her working so hard for something she wants and loves!\u201d \u2013 Dorothy Brimner\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cBen absolutely loved Dance Camp! Mr. Joel literally helped a little boy come out of his shell and become more confident that week. Totally warmed my heart- and I am so thankful. You have amazing talent and kindness and it was a privilege to have Ben under your wing for a week!!\u201d \u2013 Jessica Van Bakel\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cI have great respect for you and the atmosphere that you strive to create at On Stage...it is my hope that Hayli will continue to be a shining ambassador of the studio and I look forward to watching her and her fellow dancers grow and expand their horizons in the future.\u201d \u2013 Lori Tryssenaar\r\n<h2>What\u00a0Students Are Saying:<\/h2>\r\n<blockquote>\u201cAt On Stage I discovered how much I love to dance, and they really kindled the passion I have for dancing. There are so many lessons I have learned in the studio. Dance is really hard. I have learned what it's like work for something and realize it won't just be handed to you.\u00a0So, while growing up with dance has taught me how to point my feet, count to eight, put on false eyelashes, rhinestone costumes, and make everlasting friendships, I'd say the most valuable lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for hard work. Even if dance doesn't work out as a career, I will have developed a strong work ethic and that's irreplaceable. \u201c \u2013 Megan Fraser, former On Stage student, student of the School of Albert Ballet<\/blockquote>\r\n\u201cDance followed me all through my teen years. It gave me an outlet to release my stresses, and it also taught me the importance of time management; fitting in morning band practices, school, theater practices, volunteering, homework and of course, dance classes, all before the sun set each day. As well, being a quiet person, performing gave me confidence, and I have been able to apply this too many different situations, both in work and school.\u201d \u2013 Kaitlyn Purvis, On Stage Dance alumni\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cAs a very energetic child, my parents had quite a few choices for what activities to sign me up for. Luckily for me, they chose dance. From there, it couldn't be stopped! From ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, to recitals, competitions, workshops, and being an assistant teacher; dance was a very important and exciting part of my life. To this day, I prefer to jete, gallop, and pas-de-chat everywhere rather than just walk. Dancing at On Stage allowed me to meet people that I still call my friends to this day, and make a lasting connection with not only dance but everyone involved with it. The things I've learned from my years dancing go beyond how to stretch and turnout my feet, and I'm so happy to continue to be a part of it.\u201d \u2013 Kate Linder, On Stage Dance alumni\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">See more reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/onstagedance\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook!<\/a><\/h2>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-896","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Testimonials - On Stage Dance Studio<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/onstagedance.ca\/stratford-dance\/testimonials\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Testimonials - On Stage Dance Studio\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Testimonials&quot;Oh thank you, thank you, thank you! 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