I have only been at Dance 10 for 7 years so far...I say "so far" because even though I've now graduated, I know I'll be back.  I'll be taking classes and assisting Mary Ellen and Misty, whether it is in class, at a performance, or at our recital.  The past 7 years have shown me a passion for dance I didn't know I had.  I learned not only how to dance with proper technique but how to be expressive through dance, making a lot more than just a sting of steps and eight counts.

Dance 10 has everything to offer.  There are the weekly classes where I found myself nearly early day, at home with others who were just as eager to get into the studio as I was.  The teachers of these classes always expect our best and encouraged me to see my own potential as a dancer and as a person.  There is also the more demanding area of competitive dance.  Competing is a challenge, it teaches you to accept and apply constructive criticism and to work harder than you've ever worked at something.

The beauty of Dance 10 (and the best part in my opinion) is that you can go for fun, to take class and better yourself as a dancer, or you can push yourself in competition.  Both areas exist together and you can choose to be part of one or both of them.  I threw myself in to everything Dance 10 had to offer and I found myself a better, stronger, happier person because of it.  I owe so much to the people - both students and teachers - who I shared my experiences with......thank you.

Meredith Montinieri

2008 Dance 10 Graduate

Our older daughter is beginning her 13th year of dance at Dance 10 and our younger daughter, her 7th.  The enthusiasm, patience and expertise of the instructors have encouraged an interest in dance to become a passion for dance.  Mary Ellen Reilly has the ability to recognize the potential in each dancer and to support them in achieving their personal goals all the while making it fun!

Brian & Lori Schroll

Wethersfield, CT