WHAT THE DANCERS ARE SAYING
'Thank you so much for another wonderful year! You have taught me so much! I always look forward to class and am always having a good time with you. I love how you are always trying to help my dancing improve.'
- Caitlin O'Donnell (student, age 13)
"I bounced around from studio to studio throughout my years of dance and unfortunately when I finally found the perfect studio that felt like home, I only had two years left. Saying my experience at Breaking Ground was amazing is an understatement because I have received invaluable knowledge on how to better myself as a dancer and person. BGDC is truly my family and I love how when I visit it is still the same wonderful, comfortable, inspiring environment for me. Thank you Miss Marissa and everyone else at Breaking Ground for giving me not only amazing training, but also amazing memories, and an amazing home to always return to." - Breaking Ground Alum, Jessy Aronoff.
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Jessy is currently enrolled in NYU's Tisch School for the Arts.
"Marissa, you have done SO much for me through the years. You've taught me EVERYTHING I know and so much more. I truly appreciate all you have done. I wouldn't be the successful dancer I am today without your guidance. Thank you for helping me fulfill my dream." - Breaking Ground Alumn, Larissa Crecco.
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Larissa is currently a professional dancer in L.A. You can see her in Missy Elliots video "Ching a Ling", Gnarles Barkley's video "Run" and in a future Pepsi Commercial.
WHAT THE PARENTS ARE SAYING
My daughter and her friends love Breaking Ground Dance Studio, a State-of-the-Art facility located 10 minutes away in Pleasantville. With professional faculty from NYC and the Westchester area, the children receive an excellent dance education in a warm, fun-loving environment where they are able to experience the freedom and joy of movement while developing strength, flexibility, and an appreciation for for the art form of dance. - Rebecca Scarpati
' The Kerester's want to thank you so much for a really fantastic experience for our girls. Marissa, the girls learned so much from Aliya and Lauren, and both instructors are just great examples and role models for the girls. We are especially impressed with the professionalism and class with which your staff conducts themselves! You are doing an outstanding job!' -The Kerester Family
'Thank you so much for another wonderful year. It was such a pleasure to watch the girls grow so beautifully as dancers and as confident people. You give them that, and we appreciate it more thank you could know!'
-The Saidenberg Family
WHAT PROFESSIONALS ARE SAYING ABOUT US AND OUR STUDENTS
'I loved your dance, it was so happy and made me smile. Loved the costumes, loved the musicality. Yay for your choreographer, yay to the dancers, yay to everything about it!' -Emmy award winning choreographer and So You Think You Can Dance judge, Mia Michaels on a recent routine our junior and senior company performed.
'Your formations were organic and the dance was beautiful!' - So You Think You Can Dance judge and acclaimed choreographer, Brian Friedman
'Beautiful. Just beautiful work, ladies. Thank you.' - America's Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance judge, Shane Sparks.
'Hey Marissa, All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the girls looked so great this weekend. You can tell that they are all working so hard. I am so proud of all of them! I have to say that you are one of the best people I have met. You are always so genuine and truly care about others. Thank you again for everything! You are the best!'
- Hollywood Vibe Dance Convention Master Teacher, Jennifer Parsle
