I also was a member of starz who is now in a mature place in my life. As an adult now looking back, it is easy to comprehend how destructive this studio could have been had I stayed. Correction from a teacher is one thing, and that is always expected, but humiliation and degrading remarks are entirely different. I witnessed this towards fellow students and parents continually dished out in the most immature ways you could think of. A true teacher, works to the benefit of ALL students and believes in the potential of ALL who dedicate their time to attending class. A true teacher does this with patience, experience and professionalism, not through intimidation, temper tantrums and rivalry. Class was routinely centered around the ""lucky"" chosen few favorites, which left most trying in vain for even one positive remark or acknowledgment they were in class. I resented the bashing of other studios, (my extended family attended some) and the feeling of being required to share in those biased beliefs. I stood horrified many times as I witnessed lashing out at parents (mine included), who questioned even the smallest thing, or didn't follow michelle's demands blindly. Gossip was rampant and hurtful between every age, adult and child, which thankfully, good parents kept in perspective for me and eventually removed me from this environment. It was not until I ended up at another studio, that I learned dance is a simple process. You should expect to be appreciated and taught regardless of a teacher's personal feelings, and your parents, other adults and other studios should be respected. Everything else has been covered here, and I agree concerning competitions and etc., I will end with saying that I have continued dancing with the training and CONFIDENCE I received elsewhere. Some professionally. To those of you who claim people at Starz ""will"" be professional? We'll see in 5 or so years. It is not a guarantee just because you want it
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