"Every year at this time I realize how
thankful I am that there are no sequins, no
Brittany Spears music and no divas in the
recital. I am so grateful that Allison is
not competing against her classmates for a
spot on a competitive dance team but instead
is forming friendships with very nice girls.
I am pleased that I can meet and chat with
moms who are not busy worrying who's
daughter will make the 'A' team. I
want to thank you for refusing to sell out
on our kids and for providing a studio that
keeps priorities in order and raises REAL
self esteem, the kind that comes from
working hard and being part of a group
rather than the empty vain kind that comes
from putting our children on a false center
stage. As corny as that may sound, it needs
to be said so . . . thank you!" (Anne
H)
"Our daughter has been with Adair Dance for
12 years. Those who know her are amazed
every year at recital. Once a very shy,
timid child, she has grown into a more
confident, beautiful young woman, and I
strongly believe that Julian and the staff
at Adair Dance have played a major role.
Their ability to nurture and make their
students believe in themselves are lessons
that are learned not only in dance, but life
itself. Not only does Adair Dance teach
dance at an outstanding level, they have
amazing, safe studios that can only help
enhance their students learning even more.
Julian and her staff are not only there to
teach dance to their students. They honestly
care about each child in and out of the
studio, and it has been shown to my family
more than once. I honestly feel that Adair
Dance Academy is the best studio in Omaha."
(Jared and Julia B)
"Not only did we enjoy the recital, we just
love the whole studio experience. I can't
tell you how happy we are. It was such a
nice evening... classy, but not stuffy.
The greatest thing was watching Kathryn
absolutely enjoy herself on the stage. That
gives so much joy to me... it brings me to
tears to even type you this note right now.
As another satisfied mom said to me, you all
are teaching our girls to fall in love with
the inner beauty of dance and, in the
process, find their own inner beauty. Thank
you!" (Kelly C)
"Originally we only looked at cost and
convenience, but during the past 4 years of
ballet with Adair Dance Academy we have come
to appreciate so much more. Most of our
daughter's classmates return each year and
enjoy performing together. The class size
is excellent; not too small, not too big,
and Mrs. Adair's student - teacher ratio
helps all the dancers really learn the
beautiful choreography. Whenever I compare
recitals, cost and convenience with other
parents from different studios, I know that
Adair is the best choice for us." (KC)
"My children have been enrolled in Adair
Dance Academy for five years and they will
continue their dance education in that
studio. Our family has been pleased with and
blessed by our experiences there. Classes,
rehearsals and performances are
age-appropriate, wholesome and fun. Mrs.
Adair and her staff teach artistry,
creativity and musicality through dance but
they don't stop there. In their time with
our children they teach and reinforce the
invaluable lessons of self-respect and
respect for others. The leadership is
positive and strong and allows and
encourages the children's development into
equally positive, strong, creative and
talented young adults. I
frequently recommend Adair Dance Academy to
families that are searching for high quality
dance instruction for their children. "
(Jennifer B)
"I took dance classes at Adair Dance Academy
for several years during the first years
that it was open, and I've recently had the
opportunity to reconnect with Julian and
meet some of her current instructors.
I have to say that the studio and those
involved in the instruction of the academy's
students are just as focused on teaching and
instilling a love for the art of dance today
as they were 15 years ago. If I am
blessed with a child someday who develops an
interest in dance, Adair Dance Academy will
be my first and only choice!" (Cathy M)
"We stumbled into Adair Dance with no prior
knowledge of dance - I never took dance as a
child so had no clue if what was happening
at Adair was on the right track or not - my
then 3 year old would not have been able to
know either - 6 years later I am more up to
speed on things and every year at the
recital I am full of wonder at what plays
out before me on the stage - Julian, you
keep the stage, lighting and costumes so
very elegant and simple - the audience is
not distracted by neon colored costumes full
of ornate head pieces, swishing tails and
elbow length gloves - we get to see our
children dance with poise and
sophistication, always as young ladies
- NEVER a provocative strut, wiggle or shake
- I have since been to other recitals that I
compare to burlesque shows and am always so
grateful for having "stumbled" into Adair -
had we happened into a different studio I am
sick to think that with no prior
knowledge, maybe we would have thought what
was going on there was "how dance is
taught". I will never figure out how
you are able to make each performance so
original and interpretive - I watch my 6
year and 9 year old effortlessly (or what
appears to be effortlessly) sweep their arms
through the air with just the right touch
and then go to someone else's recital and
watch the same age group skip in big circles
around the stage to fill in the gaps during
a song - oh, I could go on.....Julian, thank
you for the grace & decency you are teaching
my girls to have regarding their bodies in
this fast track world - you are a class
act." (Ellen P. )
"It is a joy for me to watch my daughter
dance. But, more than that, I have loved
watching her grow in poise and self
confidence. I could see that the more she
developed as a dancer, the more she
blossomed in every aspect of her life. The
philosophy of Adair Dance so clearly drives
its program. I see it as the frame work
within which some fantastic teachers get
some amazing results. I really do feel
grateful for every step she has had with
you. Just as every life experience shapes
us, I know that Annie will reap the benefits
of this very rich experience of dance for -
well, forever!" (Dot K)
"This is our seventh year at your studio and
when I started looking for a class for Riley
8 years ago, your studio was the only one I
found that used age-appropriate costumes and
had a reasonable cost. What you might not
know is that your studio also has given us
an extended family through dance. In all the
years and through all the classes, there is
a bond between the parents because of what
is instilled in the kids through dance. And,
every year someone else joins the 'family'
it is so great to see they are just as
excited as we are even after all these
years. I have never had a teacher, dancer,
business owner, or friend listen like you do
or care for all the families around her so
much. I just wanted you to know that you
touch lives in so many ways. Thank you for
doing what you do!" (Jennifer R)
"My daughter has gained more than a
fantastic dance education at Adair
Dance Academy. She has grown in confidence,
poise and self esteem. Julian and her
staff are all excellent role models for the
girls, teaching self respect, and
facilitating friendships and bonds among
the girls and their families. We feel part
of the family of Adair Dance. As part
of the family, Julian and her staff are
instrumental in helping me raise my
daughter. Thank you!" (Luci D)
