RAVE REVIEWS

My husband and I went to TF in search of dance lessons for our wedding. Dana was wonderful! We wanted to shock everyone with a choreographed/funny dance and she did an amazing job. She took two highly uncoordinated people and made them into dancers for at least one special day. It worked, our family and friends were shocked and loved every minute of it. It really got the party started to one of the best nights of our lives. We can't thank Dana enough for her help. When we have kids, we're taking them to TF! – Desiree and Mike

Wow..where do I begin. Anne is going into her 5th year with the TF. It has been such a great experience. She is turning into such a poised, self-confident young woman and for much of that I have you to thank. When she started at TF it was all about the dancing. But, she has taken away so much more than that. So many teen girls are focused on being "skinny." Through dance, Anne has instead become focused on being "fit and healthy." She values keeping her body strong and limber and eating healthy. Thank you so much for all you have done - not only for Anne, but for all the kids that are part of your studio. Dana - excellence starts at the top - and you have been a tremendous role model with your beautiful spirit and caring ways. - Dianne K

Jenna and 2 friends wanted to do a skit to try out for their school talent show. So I sat down with them on Monday and we all wrote a skit. It's cute w/ a good moral point. Anyway, they tried out this morning and made it. Only 12 acts made it and they're one of them. I'm a proud MOM!!! - Leslie Summer

Thank you Dana and staff for your free spirit and love for what you do, it shows and it is reflected on the kids attitudes towards dance. I am very impressed with what Gabriela is able to do in such a short period of time. She's informed me that she wants to be a ballerina when she grows up and wants to take more dance classes. My 3 girls really love it here. This is the 3rd studio we have tried and we are here to stay. Thank you for everything. - Rosa Barros

Not only is my daughter learning her dance skills but at the TF she is motivated by the direction she gets from the staff. They do a super job of relating their experience, hard work, and all of the fun they

have. - Steve

Dana, I so appreciate the time and patience that you and Melanie expend on Athena and Alexander with there Hip Hop and Musical Theater classes. One of the most amazing moments for me was when Alexander came home and told me "You know mom, dances are made in counts of eight." He only just turned 5 but you are already getting through to him. Both my kids love there classes and I have really seen not only a lot of progress but a huge increase in confidence. Keep up the superb work! – Alison Murray

Dana, Tara, and Melanie, thank you for inspiring my girls to always be and do their best! Your ability to give EVERYTHING you have to ALL the kids each and everyday is much appreciated! You are are all very special and needless to say, talented people with whom I am honored to have as mentors for my girls. Thank you for all you do! – Kim Brennan

Hi Dana, It is great seeing the progress the mini/junior company girls are making this year. Their enthusiasm and dedication are a reflection of you and Tara. I love their level of commitment to the studio and to their teachers. I am so proud of them!!! - Denise Webb

Epic! Beyond the integrity with which each girl performs I see camaraderie and respect that reaches across all constituencies - company members and once a week students; staff and parents. This is the most important value in any school, club or organization and it is consistently present at the Talent Factory. Take a bow! - Tracy

Dear Dana and Tara, I wanted to THANK YOU so much for a great weekend at NYCDA. Your dedication to the girls training is amazing and showed on stage.The girls were rewarded with many medals but what really matters most is to see their love of dance shine through. Their confidence on stage came from the hours of your dedication.Thank you for building a team that respects and supports everyone. - Laurie M

hi guys thanks ssssoooooooooo much for helping me through the years i hope to make jounier comp next year but i am still very proud of me and everyone at talent factory – Jenna S

Yup it's me again! I just wanted to say that first of all, that picture of the senior company girls on the studio's windows is AMAZING!!!!! I tell all my friends on the bus every morning "Hey see that? Isn't that so cool?!" Second, that picture of Kelly for the Spotlight Student of the Week is also amazing!!!!!! – Casey W

Thank you so much Dana, Tara, and Tim for helping me achieve my goal of becoming a member of junior company! I am so excited for the first competition and competing in tap!!YAY! MY favorite! I actually just bought new tap shoes!! I can't wait to start classes on Saturday!! thank you again for everything! I love you guys!! – Emily H

“dana, WOW! I have a place to gush!!! I am so impressed with you Dana and all of your staff! Our "journey" at TF began about a year and a 1/2 ago. Travis and Tyler wanted to take hip hop after checking out several studios and being displeased I thought I was "off the hook" for hip hop- it just wasn't going to work. The boys persisted and I figured that their experience with dance would most likely be short lived. I found TF on the internet and you asked that I bring the boys to observe your hip hop 5 yr old class. We came and the girls were adorable and you were charming but I thought that it wasn't going to fit the boys... boy was I wrong. They loved it and they begged to continue. They enjoyed weekly classes and of course your amazing end of the year performance. They loved it so much they tried out for CREW and this year has been amazing! Tim, Tara, Val, Cathy, Joy, Karyn, Britt, of course you.... I can't say enough!! We are there at least four days a week now in Drama, Hip Hop, Mini-Co, tap, and I am sure we will be adding more as the boys love for dance and performing grows with every day spent at your studio. Thanks for giving me a place to gush... I tell everyone I can about Talent Factory. When people happen to ask me about where the boys take their lessons they get more of an earful then I think they anticipated!!! Thanks for being a great director and giving the boys a studio where they will continue to grow!” Sincerely, Sheryl A.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the TFMA! This being Ally's first year at the Talent Factory, I did not know what to expect for the recital. I was amazing at how professional all the performers looked and acted. Things were organized backstage and most importantly, all the students had FUN!! Ally can't wait to start dancing this summer again! Thank you for making her first year at the Talent Factory a blast! - Laurie D

Dana, I just wanted to say thanks for being so good to the kids. Gabby loves going to dance every week, and being a part of the mini company has been so fun for her, and Olivia too. She has made many new friends, and she loves you, Tara, and Tim so much. I also think the group of Moms are pretty fantastic, as well! Gabby has grown so much in dance, and has learned so much since she started there. Thank you for creating a fun, creative, safe environment for the kids to be. We can't wait for the show this year, and look forward to many future performances. And look out for Reilly Mae, she'll be coming your way in a couple of years! - Jen S.