These are actual testimonials submitted by our parents / students with their consent for sharing.

 Dear Cornelia & Michael,

 Thanks for two wonderful recitals yesterday. We were so proud of both

 our dancers, and continue to be grateful that they have the

 opportunity to study dance with you. It just gets better all the time!

 We are excitedly looking forward to next Saturday's recital too.

 

  The Snow dance was beautiful, and I especially liked the effect of the

  tutus floating up and down as they danced.

  Suzanne's costume was what everyone thinks of for a ballerina -

  she loved it ! Her friends were suitably impressed too!

 The Modern Dance we all loved too. The lighting was perfect with the

 costumes, and the dancing was impressive. It was most people's

 favorite dance.

 All the best to you both

 Vida

 

Mrs. Cornelia and Mr. Michael,

 

I had to email you after reading our May newsletter. You are both so dedicated to an art form that helps our children increase their self esteem. I have seen Christene Ellen grow and become so much more confident through the beautiful and tireless effort you put forth in teaching her. I know these are hectic days right before the recital, but we are two very appreciative parents for what you have helped our daughter to gain through your classes, a greater confidence in herself and a much higher self esteem. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!

Sherri and Danny Spencer(parents of Christene Ellen)

 Mr. Michael and Mrs. Cornelia:

Thank you for all that you do...all the effort, time and most of all the commitment

that you make to those you teach! You have made a postitive influence on Meagan....in fact.....she thinks so much of the two of you that she recently named her Cabbage Patch dolls after you two!

Krystal Morrow (mother of Meagan, 4 year old, Martin Pre-School class)

Miss Cornelia's danceclass rocks ! Chelsea Belle Juetten, Paris

Dear Mrs. Cornelia,

Kaitlyn is so excited about starting dance class again. She enjoys it so well & it has brought the "little girl"out in her. She really looks up to you & we appreciate how well you interact with Kaitlyn.

Thanks! Cindy Willis, Milan

Thank you so much for your patience with Autumn and encouraging her to try.

She has really enjoyed dance and we will see you again in August.

Thanks

Kathie Beddies, Michelle and Autumn Price, Paris

 

  Poster from the girls in Huntingdon

 

I often see the lights in the windows at Martin Dance Studio and remember

other classes, other days, other times of excitement! How many lives you

have touched, Cornelia, with your love of dance and your fine instruction!

Thank you again for all you have done and all you both are doing to bring

dance to West Tennessee. Thank you for thinking of us.

Anna Clark, Dept. of English, UTM, Mother of Emily

 

  Lexi Bond, Paris studio (excerpts from a speech she gave at 4-H contest)