"Like many girls, I
grew up dancing. Whether it was jazz, tap, ballet or modern, I loved
it all. Unfortunately, after college I never thought I would have
the opportunity to take dance again. Once school ended, Mobile
became my new home. I heard about Broadway South Dance from a friend
who was currently enrolled in the adult jazz class. I immediately
jumped on the opportunity and I am so thankful I did! It has become
a highlight of my week and I always look forward to Michelle’s jazz
and tap classes. The combination of her talent and organization
makes for a high energy, enjoyable and efficient class. I would
recommend it to adults of any age. The best part…you get a work out
without even knowing it! "
Emily Ann Tatum |
"My daughter and I love dance this year!
She has danced since age 3 and at the same studio up until this
year, when we chose "Broadway South" . As a parent I've found all
the recitals get very hectic and can turn into more than having fun!
We had so much stress at the other place. This year has been stress
free for me and my daughter has truly enjoyed dancing. Actually, she
said " mom it's so much easier and more fun this year ".
....Ordering of costumes at appropriate times and getting pictures
at the studio make it so much better. Making payments are simple
too. All information is ready at any given time. Very nice office
and staff. The one way glass is great. At any given time you can
watch your child in class. Dress code and music is very age
appropriate. We will be back for another year! ...."
P.Robersson |
"....Our first year of Company has been a
joyous experience. The excitement and anticipation of competition
are great fun. But, above all that, Michelle has assembled a 1st
class staff that are professional, energetic and knowledgeable of
dance and performance, with a genuine passion of teaching. She is so
organized with e-mails for schedules, line-ups, and just words of
encouragement. She even keeps grandmothers in the loop! We've all
become one large family, cheering, and encouraging each others
children at their performances. Hayley is already looking forward to
next year and so am I. Can't wait for ....New York....!!!...."
Sheila Harris, grandmother of
Hayley Watters |
"A dancer's progress is imminent at
Broadway South!! It is amazing to see just how quickly my two
dancers have grown. The faculty is well rounded and experienced. The
studio has a full time office manager who is always pleasant and
available for assistance. The classrooms are spacious and offer one
way viewing windows which allow parents to see what their children
are learning. My husband and I are both in the field of physical
therapy and appreciate the Marley flooring as it reduces the stress
on their joints. Our girls no longer complain of joint pain in their
feet, ankles and knees. It is also great to have been a part of the
Company Dance Family going into our third year. Competitions run
smoothly thanks to Michelle, our studio director and her assistant
Jayne Ledford who keeps things streamlined backstage. We are pleased
that we made the switch to Broadway South."
Jan McCormick, mother of
Kaitlyn and Natalie.... |
"Michelle's style of dance is unique to anything
I have seen in Mobile. She has amazing energy and a genuine love for what she does, and it shows.
The staff that she has put together for her studio is equally talented and
energetic. We could not be happier with our choice to join Michelle in her first
year. The only regret we have is that it my daughter's senior year before she
leaves for college and we wish Michelle would have done this sooner!"
Lisa Murrill, parent of
Rachel Murrill |
"Michelle's dancing and knowledge of the art is
superb! If you want high quality training...go to Broadway South
Dance Studio!
--- Frank Hatchett, Master Teacher/Choreographer
Frank Hatchett is one of the world’s most
popular jazz teachers. He is the official education spokesperson
for National Dance Week 2005 and is among the Jazz Dance World
Congress master faculty. Mr. Hatchett has choreographed movies,
videos, and television and has been named “The Doctor of Jazz”
by Good Morning America. Frank Hatchett teaches at Broadway
Dance Center in NYC
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"My little girl is Lindsey Grace Autio, age 3,
and she is enrolled in the Tuesday Fairytale Ballet class in which
Michelle is the teacher.
I am very impressed with the building, the facilities and faculty.
Our class started out with Lacy who was wonderful and now was
replaced with Michelle who has exceeded my expectations!!! Lindsey
loves the class and especially her teacher which is very important
at this age. It is so refreshing to have a dance studio where they
aren't so caught up in the financial aspect to where they lose sight
of what is important... the children!!! Thank you Michelle!!!"
Michelle Autio, parent of student |
"Having worked with Michelle on the musical
stage I can see why she is such an effective instructor and coach in
the studio. With the dancers her work was professional, crisp and
innovative. With the singers and actors who have no dance background
(that's me) she was patient, encouraging and altogether delightful.
What she put together was clever, accessible and fun to do. Michelle
has the ability to draw the best out of each person's available
talent and that is the hallmark of excellent teaching."
Scott Wright, One of Mobile's top theatre performers |
"I feel Michelle's extensive professional
background and life experience will be an invaluable asset to any
performance program. Not only does she possess a wealth of
knowledge, I believe she has many other necessary qualities that
will make her a successful teacher-compassion, fairness, and a true
love of the subject matter-dance! I believe any studio full of
dancers will enjoy and benefit from their experience with Michelle."
--- Joe Lanteri, Executive Director of New York City
Dance Alliance
Joe Lanteri's credits include choreography and
productions worldwide including film, soaps, television,
industrials, and numerous stage productions. He is recognized as
one of the country's premier jazz teachers and is a member of
Steps and Julliard School dance faculty.
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"We have absolutely
loved our first year at Broadway South. Sometimes leaving one studio
for another can be extremely stressful. However, our transition was
wonderful. Everyone is so friendly and inviting. The teachers are
such professionals. They instill such love and passion for dance.
Our daughter's technique and skill have grown incredibly. She dances
with much more grace and confidence. We are thrilled with Broadway
South and look forward to many more years....."
Donovan and Shannan,
Kyla's parents |
"My daughter loves to
dance and perform, and Broadway South Dance Company has fulfilled
her passion for both. Her company experience has improved her
dancing, and has afforded her opportunities to teach dancing as
well. I now see a poised, graceful, strong, self-assured young lady.
She plans to continue dancing in college next year, as a result of
the fine instruction at the studio. Kudos to Michelle! "
Dorothy
Weis |
".. ..Broadway South
Dance is an amazing dance studio! This is my girls 2nd. year there
and they both have learned more there than they every did at their
other studio. I see the joy in their faces as they dance here! Bravo
Broadway! You Rock! ...."
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"I am so thankful for
Broadway South. Karson has come so far this year. I believe that she
has learned more here in one year than she has learned in the last
three. She looks forward to coming to class and she likes her
teachers. She enjoys company so much, she can't wait to get on stage
and do her thing!!...."
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"My daughter is in
Pre-school Fairytale Ballet and she loves it! One of my favorite
assets of Broadway South is that parents can observe the class
through the 2 way mirrors. It has been amazing to watch my child
grow in her knowledge of dance even at the age of 3! Amber does a
fabulous job teaching our little ballerinas, too! ....Thanks
Broadway South for such an awesome experience with our first year of
dance!"
Janet Miller |
"Michelle Meeker has assisted me with my classes
at the Broadway Dance Center in NYC and with many master classes for
many years. She has great knowledge of technique and different
styles of dance, added to that is her experience as a student and
performer which gives her a special understanding of dancers needs.
Michelle holds the perfect balance of what a teacher needs to be in
the classroom for the students to grow technically and artistically.
I highly recommend her to you."
--- AC Ciulla, Choreographer of Broadway's "Footloose"
and Tony Award nominee.
AC Ciulla's credits include international and
regional theatre, top music videos, live concert tours and 2003
Emmy Award winner for "Stars On Ice" TV Special. AC is one of
the leading commercial choreographers in the industry and has
worked internationally for over 20 years.
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| "Broadway South is Fabulous.
The studio is beautiful and has wonderful sprung dance floors.
My daughter Rosemary takes Fairytale Ballet with Michelle and Tap/Ballet with Lacie. Rosemary has wanted
to be a dancer since she could walk. She loves learning to be a ballerina. Michelle and Lacie are both
wonderful instructors and really know how to nurture and naturally bring out what the children love to do. They
make formal training fun and exciting.
We are very proud to be part of the Broadway South family.
Thank-you Michelle!"
Bridgette & Chris Laurin,
Parents of Rosemary Laurin
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| "Broadway South is Fabulous.
Mattea is definitely having a great time at Broadway South!
I am very, very pleased with our experience there. I feel like she has learned
more in the two months she’s been there than in the entire year she spent at another
longtime Mobile studio (name removed). I really appreciate the way that Christal makes
them redo the steps to help them get them -That’s what teaching should be. Mattea’s teacher
last year was really sweet, but at the recital we noticed that only one or two kids in every
one of her classes’ numbers would know the routine. I couldn’t tell that Mattea learned
anything. She struggled through the entire recital, having to turn her head the entire time
to watch the one girl who knew the routine well. Of course, that was the only chance all
year we got to see what she was doing. She had fun in class, but I don’t think she learned much.
Again, thanks! You have a great studio – I tell people that a lot!
Melinda Pierce,
Mom of Mattea
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