"Our time with you and your family at the school has been nothing but a pleasurable experience. Our daughter has developed so much I cannot even begin to express my gratitude. Perhaps the person who can best attest to this is your sister Heidi who taught her during her first year. Somehow you have found the twinkle in her toes and helped her to progress to her current level. This year has been wonderful for her; she has excelled physically, emotionally and personally! Thank you for giving her the opportunity to shine". Parent
"Thank you a million times over for everything that you have taught me, not just the moves, but overcoming performance anxiety, expressing myself more fully in dance, feeling feminine, becoming more confident, getting to know my body better (abilities and limitations), etc. Your and Steph's classes have made me a much better dancer and able to have a lot more fun and get a lot fancier with my styling in my beloved swing dancing and my latest addiction - - line dancing". Adult Student
"Emma really had a very positive experience last year. Thank you for accepting her competively in her first year at TDI. She was comfortable with the jazz and ballet but the tap was new for her and she had to work very hard. A special thank you to Stephanie and yourself for keeping her inspired. Also, she tried acro for the first time and really enjoyed Heidi's class (so she was especially pleased to be invited into competitive acro this year). Emma is very eager to please and will persevere with encouragement. By the end of last year she really was pleased with herself, for what she had accomplished. As a parent I have to thank Toronto Dance Industry and especially her teachers". Parent
"Dear Heidi, You somehow managed to turn a kid who hated to dance into one who now loves it, and doesn't know what she's goinhg to do without it. You not only taught me how to dance, but you actually helped to shape the person I am today. I'm not going to lie, when I first came to TDI, I was so intimidated by you and I heard you were hard. As the years went on, the reason I was afraid became the reason I loved being in your classes. You always pushed us to the limit, always challenged us to be the best we could. You made what I was doing FUN, and that mattered more to me than anything. I will definitely be back to watch the recital next year. You guys should plan a competition at my university so I can come and watch! You are truly an amazing person, who has had such a huge impact on my life, you'll never even know." Senior student
"Monika, thank you for sharing your talents with Nicole, and giving her the opportunity to continue to grow at TDI. She loved working with you and getting to know you better. We've certainly been impressed by how far she's come. Nicole can't wait to come back for more and will miss the studio and the friends she has made in her dance groups while on summer vacation." Parent
"Dear Heidi, after all this time dancing I can't believe it's off to school next year. Not dancing in general is going to be so wierd, but especially not being in your class. Three studios later, a million dances rehearsed and over a decade of dancing, I can't believe it's over. I know I'm going to miss TDI so much and you especially for all the work you've put into us. I want to thank you for everything. My life would have been so different without dance and this studio. It has been a second home, somewhere I feel comfortable, for as long as I can remember. Thank you. Love always." Senior student
"We would like to say thanks to all of you for everything T.D.I has given Carly over the years. She learned so much and the dancing helped her in so many other ways. T.D.I has been such an important part of Carly and Ian's childhood and we all are going to miss it so much. I am sure we will still come out to watch a competition or two, and I will keep myself updated with your fabulous website. Once again, thanks for everything, we have so many wonderful memories." Parent
"Monika, Stephanie, Heidi and Karin,
I just want to thank you for being the amazing people that you are. For starting TDI and making it the place it is today. You all deserve the biggest round of applause. TDI has come so far even since I started. You must be so proud. From my very first to my very last class, I always felt at home at TDI. You guys seriously have something special to keep kids coming back day after day, week after week, and year after year. This place has been a part of my life for quite a few years now, and I'm really sad it's coming to an end. You guys didn't just teach me how to dance, you went above and beyond that and helped me become the person I am today. TDI gave me the chance to meet some of the most amazing people and gave me the most precious memories I'll never forget. I just want you to know that I love you all, and you will always have a special place in my heart." Senior student
"Dear Monika, thank you for teaching me. You've helped me gain confidence in dancing. At the beginning of the year I was scared, but now you've helped me and now I'm confident in everything I do! Thank you sooooo much." Student
"Dear Stephanie, thank you for teaching me Jazz and Acro. Jazz was fun and you taught me to do a lot of cool stuff. For Acro it was even better because it was new! You always said that I could do it when I thought I couldn't. I just wanted to say thank you". Student
"Dear Stephanie, thank you for teaching me tap. It was the best year ever at TDI. Thank you for always believing in me." Student
"I just wanted to let you know how thankful i am for EVERYTHING you do for us, I never knew how much work went into directing and putting together a show until these past 2 weeks (now that im directing one for a job) but anyways... Ii knew it was alot of work, but I didnt realize it was THAT much... and you always put together a good show! So I just wanted to say thanks!:)" Senior student
"Hi Monika, Thank you so much for the wonderful job at the recital. Justine had a ball! My husband and I were very impressed with the professionalism of the show and, of course, we cried like babies when we saw Justine on the stage. Thank you also for all the kindness you have shown Justine since she joined your school. We are very grateful to you." Parent
"I just wanted to leave a note of thanks from Sienna and I. The improvement Sienna has made this year is undeniable. Thanks for a very rewarding season." Parent
"I would also like to take a few minutes and add that we are very pleased with your school and the wonderful program that Eleni was a part of this year - 2005/2006. Please note that Eleni's two schoolmates' mothers have asked me where Eleni takes Ballet. I have given them TDI's information and have strongly recommended your school to them and will continue to do so to anyone else who enquires. I hope that these mothers do call you and give their children an opportunity to participate and experience what Eleni has enjoyed so much while being a student at TDI. Both Eleni and I are looking forward to so much more in the near future with your school. Keep up the good work!!! Thank you very much." Parent
"Hello Monika! I had a lot of fun with the blake McGrath camp and I am very excited that I got a muse workshop scholarship!! Thanks so much for holding the camp at TDI!! It was so awesome! Great job and hats off to the program, it was so fun!!" Student
"Dear Monika, Thanks for your helpful, professional, and diplomatic teaching with a nice, light touch. I appreciate your help, especially with the addition of arms which I hadn't realized the importance of, and now do! I thought “our” number in the showcase video looked great – in fact, the whole show was really good. Thanks, and regards to all at TDI!" Student
"Wanted to say thank you for the great job you've done in teaching Daniela, She has learned so much and has had a great time. P.S. You're web site looks great!" Parent
"Tap was great, I didn't think I could do as much as I was able to. Thanks for a lovely year and for the encouragement to do the tap. I've really learned a lot of dance this year." Student
"Thank-you for a great year of dance. Caitlin really enjoyed this year and looks forward to the beginning of next season. Linda, Caitlin and I had a great time at the gala and congratulate you on such a well organized recital." Parent
"Hi Monika and Stephanie, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed adult tap and jazz classes. The recital was a blast! - so I'd like to register for the adult tap and jazz again. Have a well deserved rest and a great summer."
Student
"I just wanted to drop you a few lines to let you know how impressed my family and I were with the recital on Friday. Kayla's pre-dance group did an excellent job, as well as all other performers. I want to thank you and your staff for putting together a well organized event which was most enjoyable. Kayla was amazed with all the performers, especially the great costumes. We both look forward to returning in September." Parent
"Monika, just a short note to thank you and your family for a rewarding first year at Toronto Dance Industry. Your program provided our daughter with more than a dance school. She has grown as an individual and has learned many skills and made new friends while on the competitive team. To your entire family, have a wonderful summer break!" Parent
"Thanks for another great year at TDI, Carly learned a lot this year. She really enjoyed the opportunity of having Chris choreograph her tap solo. It was both challenging and a great learning experience for her. It was great for Carly experiencing new teachers for both jazz and hip hop, again learning different styles. You guys should be proud of how far you have come over the years!" Parent
"Thank you so much for a wonderful dance season--we had so much fun! Can't wait until next year when we go competitive. Thanks for everything!" Adult students
"Thank you all so much for being such great dance teachers, office managers and helper supreme (Dave). Thank you for all the hard work you put into this year, we really appreciate it. Thanks so much!" Student
"Congratulations on another very successful year at TDI! You have all worked so hard and we very much appreciate all your efforts. Miranda continues to love dance more than ever and she has you to thank for it! Have a wonderful holiday and a restful summer. You all deserve it! Looking forward to next year." Parent
"Thanks so much for everything this year! Dance is so much fun, I don't know how I would ever survive without it and it's all because of TDI. Have an awesome summer and thanks for doing such a great job!" Student
"Karin, Monika, Heidi and Stephanie--Thank you for another wonderful year of dancing. Nicole really enjoyed all of her classes this year and I enjoyed watching her dance, especially at the competitions. We hope you have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!" Parent
"Thank you all for doing a great job with my kids." Parent
"Thanks for helping to nurture my daughter. She has learned so much this year and she can't wait until September. Enjoy the summer and thanks again." Parent
"I know the year is coming to its end, but I just wanted to take a second to thank you for a wonderful year. Monika, I really appreciate you accepting me into your competitive program this year and found the experience to be very rewarding. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I believe I have become a better dancer because of it. You and your sisters are very talented (and all the other teachers of course) and I find myself very lucky to have been given the opportunity to be in your program. All the hard work and working us hard paid off and it has made me a stronger dancer. You can literally see all the hard work paying off when you watch the students dance. I just wish that I started dancing with you to begin with so that i would have had the "right" training from the get go. I'm so envious of all the dancers that started training with you right from the beginning. You are all great teachers and I hope that even though i'm not competing next year that I can still take classes at your studio because I never want to stop dancing. All your students, especially your competitive students, are very lucky to be dancing at TDI, I just hope they appreciate just how great their training with you really is. Again thank you for a wonderful and rewarding year." Student
"To Monika, Stephanie & Heidi, A big THANK YOU for helping Meredith have a great year at TDI. Under your tutelage she worked hard, grew stronger and was rewarded for her efforts. What 8 year old could ask for more? We hope you have a wonderful summer and we will see you in September." Parents
"Thank you for making Amelia's first year of dancing an enjoyable one, and for encouraging her growing love to dance. Have a great summer!" Parents
"We love being part of your dance school and really appreciate all the great work you and your team does to provide us with fun things to do." Adult student
"I should tell you that Alex loves her classes and I really appreciate the way you guys are so organized about everything. Glad we found you." Parent
"This has been a most exciting, enjoyable and rewarding year. I have never had such a terrific experience! You are an exceptional teacher--my family and friends were quite impressed at the show. Somehow, you have given me something no other teacher has--A SMILE! and I cannot thank you enough for that." Adult student
"We want to thank you guys for all the work you have put in over the years with Ian. It has been a wonderful experience for Ian and the discipline he has learned from dancing has carried over into so many other things. We will cherish the many fond memories we have of Ian dancing and we never imagined it would last 8 years!" Parent
"When (or if) you ever get a chance to sit down and relax, have a toast on us for a wonderful, successful season. You are great teachers and role models for our kids. Also, thank you for making our daughter a "happy" dancer. She has loved dancing this year and I appreciate your constant encouragement." Parent
"Congratulations on a fantastic first year at your new TDI home! You've all done a phenomenal job. Thank you for you dedication, energy and instilling a true love of dance in the kids. You are all wonderful!" Parent
"Both my wife and myself think very highly of you, your school and the teachers. It is a true blessing to have you in the neighborhood. Thank you again (Stephanie in particular) for an exceptionally professional attitude and the efforts you made with our daughter." Parent
"I would like to say that this has been a very rewarding experience for us all, the girls love Stephanie, she is like the Pied Piper. They talk about her all the time. She has a gift, no doubt!" Parent
"Thank you all for entering us in such a great event. As far as I know, no other studio takes such "steps" as to make sure we are so informed! I was also pleased to see all of the children having a fantastic time--as did the parents. Both Michelle and I look forward to such future events." Parent
"Just wanted to say thank you for allowing Elli to compete. She just doesn't seem to get enough of you girls. All she complains about is the fact that she didn't find you earlier. Thank you for making dancing so much fun for her and letting her experience the competition weekends." Parent
"I'm going to miss everyone there, TDI was my second home as it is to many. Well, I just wanted to thank you guys for everything over the past 7 years. All the instructors there have taught me a lot more than just dance steps. I've learned how to express myself through dance, made some of the greatest friends and met some of the most amazing people. I also learned how to be a lot more confident. I must say that this experience has been the best one yet! I wish everyone the best of luck this competitive season and the ones to come! Thank you very much Monika, Stephanie and Heidi, even though you might not know it, you've made a very positive impact on my life." Senior Student
"We truly enjoyed our visit to your school yesterday. A unique family feeling, you obviously established so well over the years, was a delightful and a refreshing experience for us. Even at a first glance, we were able to recognize the effort, love and enthusiasm you invested in establishing a new home for your school. It will be a pleasure for me to bring Lena to classes. See you all in September." Parent
"Hey TDI--Thanks for another great season, 'twas a blast!!! Capped off with Miranda's award - very sweet! She (and all of us) are over the moon! She has made it abundantly clear to us (quote) "There is no argument, next season I am doing it ALL". The banquet was just a hoot! I know you still have Las Vegas, but for us this season is over. We're all looking forward to next season. Also depending on the studio/school/competition schedule, I hope to dance with the Dads again. Anyway thanks again for another super season." Parent
"The gala last night was fabulous! You did a great job organizing it and your DJ was wonderful -- for ALL ages. It was great to see all the teachers dancing too." Parent
"We are very happy Maddie has found something she loves so much. Thanks for making it both challenging and especially so much fun for all of us. Great teachers make great students. Thanks again Monika, Stephanie and Heidi." Parent
"Thank you for allowing my daughter to try out your classes last week. She is very excited about your dance school. You are all great!! She knew after the first class...she says that this would be the school for her.
Thanks again" Parent
"I just want to thank you again for an enjoyable year and the progress Ashley is making because of all of you. I never dreamed I would have such pleasure in watching my little girl dance, and the competitions she's entered. I look forward to many, many more to come. You've all shown such interest in her." Parent
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