Quotes and Testimonials

“Your kindness and understanding have enabled both of us (my daughter and I) to take pleasure from her favorite activity.”
Cornelia Petermann

“Trevor would never have considered taking dance had it not been for The Studio offering classes just for boys…and I know he would not have continued if Kim had not worked with him to teach him the correct way for a boy to dance. She really has a gift!”
Laura McCullough

My tap class at The Studio has been great exercise, stress release and fun. Even my doctors have noticed the improvement in my physical health, relating to my osteoarthritis. I’m looking forward to many years of continued tap class!”
Linda Siegfried
Adult Student

Please accept my sincere thanks and congratulations for a stellar dance program-one which puts the needs of children first and makes dance one of life’s greatest joys rather than dreaded disciplines. Your emphasis on excellence tempered by enjoyment has made this a refreshing oasis in a young life…Thank you for warming my little girl’s heart.”
Lynn Morrissey

“Thank you for providing my girls with such a wonderful ballet experience! I really like your attitude and the way you handle your classes…it’s an easy going atmosphere that’s fun, and they still learn a lot!”
Kris Gillstrom

“I have wanted to tap since childhood. And at age 27, I finally learned how. I was thrilled to find The Studio (with adult classes), and twice as thrilled with what I can now do - Tap.”
Michael Wirtz
Adult Student

Our accomplished students:
Courtney Dula appeared in the Missouri State Ballet Production of “The Nutcracker” at the Fox Theater. She was also accepted by audition to take part in a dance camp with the Missouri State Ballet Company. Courtney is now studying pre-med in college.

Amanda Fedor has appeared in multiple television commercials, played the part of ‘Toni,’ a lead orphan in “Annie,” and ‘Charlie’ in “Oliver.” She was also a featured dancer in the movie, “Solo,” instructor at The Studio, Inc. and pursues dance and acting as a career.

Kiri Haggans was accepted by audition for three consecutive years to participate in dance camp with the Missouri State Ballet Company. She has also appeared in and starred in multiple high school musicals.

Emily Hahn appeared as an extra in the international feature film “The Treatment.”

Robby Hardcastle appeared in the print catalog for Cracker Barrel.

Gracie Hinson works as a professional actress and has appeared in multiple stage shows with the St. Louis Muny Opera.

Ashley Johnson has appeared in multiple national toy commercials.

Gabrielle Markarian has appeared in two national toy commercials and a national commercial for Sears Portrait Studios.

Trevor McCullough appeared in multiple television commercials, completed a U.S. tour as ‘Peter Pan,’ and then went on to NYU where he studied dance and theatre.

Linda Morris has appeared in two national print advertisements and she made one the top ten finalists in the Miss Teen Missouri pageant.

Rosie Pandolfo was an extra in a national toy commercial.

Esther Raymond has been featured in two television commercials and a national print ad.

Olivia Raymond has been a principle actress in two regional television commercials.

Gracie Hinson, Audrey Raymond, Liza Scott, and JadeAnna Baisa have all appeared with The Muny Opera. Rachel Schatz performed with the St. Louis ballet in “The Nutcracker” as Clara.

Elisa Schreiber is performing with MADCO (Modern American Dance Co.) and has appeared in a Nationally Televised Public Service Announcement for Teens. She has recently graduated from Duke University and is pursuing dance in New York City

Devin Stine can be seen appearing as a regular for national toy commercials and recently received a dance scholarship to college in New York.

Alyson Swarm, Linda Morris, Christine Ford, Alex Sievert, Robby Hardcastle, Emily Hoehn, Christina Johnson, Jamie Wagoner, and Jessica Short were all featured in music videos for the feature film “Solo.”

William Swanson has appeared in a national toy commercial, a regional television commercial and an international feature film, “The Treatment.”

Traci Tibbetts continued her training with The Studio while finishing her dance degree with Webster University. She has appeared in many national print and television ads and is now a full-time dance instructor and a member of the jazz and modern dance company “Beyond Motion.”

Jahidi White received a full basketball scholarship to college and is now in the NBA.

Emily Young has been in multiple national television commercials and is now an instructor with The Studio, Inc.

Lauren Younge was in a regional television commercial.