First, please keep in mind that you don't know all the underlying circumstances of each individual teacher's personal life that may influence them to change their priorities. These are decisions made by each teacher, each having very different personal situations, and we respect their decisions. This has nothing to do with Michelle, nor have they been due to being unhappy with the studio. Many have been due to continuing school, beginning their own families, and/or moving - to where the commute to the studio simply isn't reasonable.\r
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Second, I take offense to the comment regarding the tap/jazz teacher - as that would be me. I understand that you may be upset with the way that you think the studio is being run, but don't bash the teachers. I have been teaching at Center Stage for over 3 years, my picture is hanging in the studio, and I have had over 25 years of dance experience - including my BFA in Dancing & Choreography from UT Austin, and dancing with Tapestry Dance Company. I don't claim to be the most astounding dancer, but I do have the knowledge and have the passion to share with my students. And the most important element of dance that we continuously try to remind the students of is that dance should be fun, regardless of their ability.\r
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I'll also add that I'm rarely ever late to start teaching my classes, and if by some chance I am, I always hold the students late to insure that they get the full hour that the parents have paid for. Now this may not be how all of the teachers run their classes, but as a dancer coming from so many years of experience, I remember what it was like to have my teachers do that in my classes, so I refuse to let it happen with my students.\r
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I understand that our studio may not be a perfect fit for every family but I ask that you please take a moment to step back, take a breath, and think before write your critique. We don't ask anyone to write or say anything they don't believe to be true. But I also don't think it's necessary to write with so many emotions and to say things that could be harmful to more people that you realize.\r
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