DNG GRADUATES Dr. Violet Laurey “DNG brings back beautiful memories of my childhood. For me DNG gave me a sense of accomplishment and confidence. It also taught me discipline and the importance of commitment and perseverance. Looking back DNG had a true influence on the development of my character. I am forever grateful for being able to be a part of DNG. Activities such as ballet lessons can be an expensive extracurricular activity and a strain on a single parent household, but luckily this program was available to me. Today I’m a dentist here in Sarasota after spending 8 years at the University of Florida, and I’ll put it this way...my college admittance essay was based on ballet!”
Adrianne Ansley “Dance – The Next Generation is a program that I will be forever grateful for. At the age of 28 I still carry the beautiful essence of what DNG stands for—courage, confidence, determination, and kindness. Throughout the various life stages so far, those pillars I honestly can say have shaped who I am today. Again, I’m so thankful for the fantastic faculty and mentors who encouraged me and others to move towards our goals and aspirations.”
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