“I’ve been a proud member of DSST College View High School’s dance club since my freshman year, and over the years, it’s become like a second family to me. This year, leading as dance club captain, I had the joy of guiding our team through five incredible performances that truly reflected our passion, growth, and bond. Watching everyone shine on stage was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my high school journey, and I hope our energy and spirit inspire the next generation—sophomores, freshmen, and even 8th graders—to keep Dance Club alive and thriving after I graduate.”

"I want to thank the dance club for helping me continue with my connection to the dance since in this way the body can say and express all the words that many times the mouth cannot say. Because every time I dance I feel great freedom and connection with myself; I forget everything that happens around me and I just begin to enjoy every step and movement I make!!"

"My experience in Dance Club has been one of my most memorable experiences from my senior year. When I first volunteered to lead Dance Club, I was afraid that the role would be too challenging, and that I would let my fellow club members down. However, leading Dance Club actually taught me a lot of important lessons on leadership and community, lessons that I will carry with me into future communities I am a part of and help lead. Moreover, my experience in Dance Club has made me feel more confident in my desire to grow as a dancer, and continue dancing in college. I cherish every memory I made in Dance Club, from coordinating outfits with my friends, designing a logo for our club, and performing in front of an audience for the first time. I can confidently say that being a part of Dance Club had made me not only a better dancer, but a better leader, and I am more confident and capable as a person because of it."

“The lessons were exactly what we needed. The teachers were very patient with us and helped us dance to a couple of songs, since we couldn’t decide at first. It actually helped us choose which song we danced to at our wedding. 10/10 would do again.”

“The partnership with CMDance to coordinate our dance club program allows for a great amount of student leadership. Our treasurer and president work together to manage the budget, with oversight form me, the club advisor, so that they can do all the fun things they want to do. This year, our officer board has grown in many leadership skills, especially communication, as they prepare for graduation. Some seniors were very unsure of themselves at the beginning of the year, and now as they graduate, I am much more confident they are ready to go out into the world.”

"It is with great pleasure and heartfelt thanks that I write this letter. As a Family Service Worker I find enjoyment in programs that support and teach our kid's the beauty of Music and Dance with Unity. To be able to collaborate and work with CMDance, our Outstanding Vendor for 2022 and 2023 and share your success has been amazing! As a dancer myself, our teachers and our students enjoy every little dance step with Mrs. Carolina and CMDance. They bring love, smiles, unity and enthusiasm to our smallest learners. Thanks to CMD we have "Happy Feet '' and a perk in our steps. Last year's dance recital was spectacular seeing what CMDance contributes to DPS Head Start Programs! We look forward to another year of collaboration and to continue our Parent and Child Engagement through CMDance."

"One of my goals as an Early Childhood Educator is to enhance motor development through creative experiences. Using creative movement allows young children to respond to open-ended activities in unique ways, provides them with opportunities and experiences to build confidence. and allows them to feel success. Keeping in mind that each of our children develop at a different pace, CMDance instructors have done a wonderful job in providing our Head Start children with these experiences . Our children became aware of their own bodies: the space it occupies and it's capability of movement were directly influenced through the instruction and experiences provided weekly by CMDance. During the end of the year celebration, our children, ages 3 to 5 performed before their parents and school. I feel this is a valuable program and would love this program to continue in our class. Thank you so much for allowing us to experience all of the many wonderful opportunities from CMDance."

Through CMDance dance classes, participants not only learn the art of dance but also develop discipline, coordination, and self-expression. At the end of each quarter, parents are invited to a recital where the students showcase the dances they have learned. We believe that ongoing involvement in such events fosters creativity and self-confidence and promotes a sense of community and camaraderie among our students. We are grateful to CMD for their expertise and dedication in teaching our students the art of dance, especially those students that would not have otherwise had access."

"Our preschool program serves the Denver Cole and Five Points communities and many of our families are the most in-need and at-risk in the Denver metro area. We are a small non-profit and cannot afford to pay guest instructors to come in and work with our students. CMDance understood the needs of our children and figured out a way to provide a no-cost option for our students to receive their high-quality instruction. Without this in-kind contribution from CMDance, our children would not have the opportunity to experience and learn the rich history of dance from high-quality instructors. CMDance consistently exceeds all expectations. "