Our students have much to say...
Eagle County Charter Academy
“You unlocked my door to my castle of dancing skills.”
- Gitta, 4th grd, Eagle County Charter Academy
“I have been in many, many dance schools, and classes but I have never been in one as fun as yours, and I have never been in one in my school either.”
- Mara, 4th grd Eagle County Charter Academy
Avon Elementary School
“When we had to dance in front of our parents, I succeeded by being brave.”
- Stephany, 3rd grd, Avon Elementary School
“CTB changed my be Heather teaching how good it feels to move and dance around."
- Andrew, 3rd Grd, Avon Elementary School
Vail Mountain School Music Teacher
“Each child felt valued and successful.”
- Mandy Mariino, Vail Mountain School Music Teacher
“I enjoyed seeing the students in a different light, and how they respondd to different teachers. I myself enjoyed dancing, too! It was fun to be part of a high-energy, productive process.”
- Mandy Marino, Vail Mountain School Music Teacher Music Teacher
Red Sandstone Elementary School
“I learned about staying on the beat, keeping rhythm, and energy....Dancing in the performance was really fun. I really could not believe how much fun it was. I felt so confident! I hope you guys keep doing CTB.”
- Nellie, 3rd grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“I thought that dancing was for girls and a boy should never do it.” Now that you’ve finished CTB? “It is awesome and it does not matter if a boy or girl does it (dance).”
- Jack, 3rd grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“CTB change me because I can express myself.”
- Maria 3rd grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“CTB changed me by me getting stronger and more active.”
- Tess, 3rd Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“Thanks for supporting CTB. I love the rush of excitement that fills the air, I love runs and leaps. I learned to never give up.”
-Tess, 3rd grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“My favorite thing to do in CTB is dancing. The performance was really cool. At first I was shy, then I was scared, at the end I was happy!!”
-Izac, 3rd grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“CTB gave me more courage!"
- Emma, 4th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
How did CTB change you? “It made me conquer my fear!”
- Hunter, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“It is really fun to dance in the show…you get the spotlight! I really liked it. It was the best program I have ever done! Thank you so much!!”
-Abbey, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“CTB gave every student a chance to be a star!”
- Jillian Barnett, 2nd Grd teacher, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“I love it (CTB /dancing). It’s my number one addiction! It put a lot more energy in me. It was one of the best programs I’ve ever done. CTB gave me the confidence to do something I’ve never done. CTB is the most fascinating, fabulous, entertaining, enjoyful thing ever!”
- Gavin, 5th Grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
How did CTB change you? “It made me feel good about myself.”
- Bruno, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“Students were taught to take chances, and to be confident—VERY valuable lessons. Students really learned to focus and listen to directions well. They also learned to persevere! Practicing over and over helped them see the value of not giving up.”
- Anne Bower, 4th Grd teacher, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“CTB gave me the opportunity to show my stuff!”
- Demetrius, 5th Grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
What was the most challenging thing you experienced in CTB classes? “The end of the class dance.” How did you succeed? “I believed in myself.”
- Roman, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“It (CTB) taught me to use enthusiasm when I do anything.”
- Emily, 5th Grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“I wanted to say thanks for supporting CTB. I love how you dance to live music. I also like how much you tget to dance and move. I learned why you should do your best all the time. My favorite thing about CTB is how enthusiastic it is.”
- Emily, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“CTB helped me change by believeing in yourself and to keep trying.”
- Carlos, 5th Grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“My favorite part was standing up in front of all those people. I learned that dancing is more than just dancing. I liked how each day we learned something new.”
- Jacob, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“I think that dancing is a great way to express your feelings.”
- Valeria, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“I think that dancing is the best thing that has happened to me. CTB made me be active and made me know I could do it. It was exciting and impressive to have an actual musician in front of me.”
- Ruben, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“Thank you so much for bringing Celebrate the Beat to school. The program, I think, is good for kids because it offers new challenges. I like how you can always improve your moves.
Celebrate the Beat teaches you things that apply to the outside world, and that’s why I believe it is special. It taught me that everyone should follow the same moves, but add their own style to it. Also, try your hardest, and don’t give up. Even if it’s your first time impress yourself by doing your best.”
- Emily, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
“Thank you for bringing dance! to our school. I loved that we got to express ourselves without getting laughed at. I learned how to dance and make choreography…….Another thing I loved was we got to be together with the other 5th graders.”
- Jake, 5th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
How did CTB change you?
“It made me more comfortable in my own skin.”
- Maria, 7th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
How did CTB change you?
“It changed me by making me more confident in the things that I do.”
- Michael, 7th grd, Meadow Mountain Elementary School
Avon Elementary School
“After CTB I think dancing is incredibly awesome!!! CTB changed me because now I can’t stop dancing when I hear music.”
- Marco, 4th Grd, Avon Elementary School
“I think about dancing now that I’ve finished CTB as something I would like to do for the rest of my life.”
- Abby, 4th Grd, Avon Elementary School
“CTB changed me because before I was embarrassed. Now I am never embarrassed.”
- Hector, 4th grd, Avon Elementary School
“CTB changed me by teaching me to not be embarrassed for expressing myself.”
- Max, 4th Grd, Avon Elementary School
“CTB has changed my life because it has taught me to not be embarrassed, and just go out there and have fun.”
- Lizbeth, 4th Grd Avon Elementary School
“Class is like being in a water park-so fun!”
- Erik, 4th grd, Avon Elementary School
“My favorite thing about CTB is the dance, it is incredible. Imagine you going out there and expressing yourself to a new thing.”
- Deimi, 4th grd, Avon Elementary School
“I learned so many things in CTB. One important thing we learned….was to not give up. What I like about the CTB performance was that I feel confident and it was so so so fun!”
- Jesus, 4th Grd, Avon Elementary School
Red Sandstone Elementary School
“Dancing to me is amazing now, I look at it in a whole different way. CTB changed me in a different direction. Now I know that if you give something all of your energy it turns out great.”
- Sue, 5th grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
How did CTB change you?
"…by showing me I can be whatever I want to be.”
- Danielle, 5th grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“Dancing with live musicians took my breath away, literally. It was electrifying!”
- Danielle, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“I don’t think CTB can do any better than they’re doing. They give dancing a whole new exciting and rip-roaring meaning!”
- Danielle, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“I think that now (after CTB) you don’t need to look at dancing as a non-sport thing, but as a sport.”
- Halsey, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“CTB changed me in so many ways. It taught me how to stay with the beat.”
- Halsey, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“I loved CTB, and I felt so alive doing step by step and moving. Now I love dancing even more and I do it everywhere.
- Lydia, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“CTB changed me by making me more enthusiastic. I love dancing even more because I face my fear of dancing in front of crowds.”
- Mariah, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“The most challenging thing I experienced (in CTB) was getting over my fear of letting go and having a great time. Before I felt as if I was in a tight box saying, ‘I’m afraid.’ After CTB I feel more open to dance. Now I’m not afraid after having put myself out there. I totally feel confident to show my abilities.”
- Lynn, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
Working with live musicians…. “made the dancing come alive!”
- Alyssa, 4th grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“The CTB Program made me feel confident that I can be me.”
-Natalie, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“CTB changed me by making me happier!”
- Eli, 4th grd Red Sandstone Elementary School
“After CTB I feel confident. I feel I can do anything.”
- Monique, 5th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“Dancing felt like I was having the time of my life.”
- Eliot, 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“The think I liked most of all was runs and leaps because you got to run and leap so high and feel the wind in your face and the goodness in your body.”
- Enrique, 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“I love CTB because it is so much fun and gives me energy. After the show I felt like a super star!”
- Ariel, 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“CTB showed me that dancing is not only for girls, but for boys, too.”
- Joey, 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“I learned how to stay on the beat and keep my energy while working hard.”
- Cooper, 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“My name is Nima Sherpa. I am a 4th grader. I am from Nepal. I love Celebrate the Beat! My dream is to be a dancer because it makes me happy and it is good for me. I am so proud of myself!”
- Nima, 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“A day of CTB is a day of happiness!! I felt so alive when I danced.”
- Dariana, 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“I learned never to give up.”
- Parker, 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
“CTB gets me up in the morning because I know I can dance!”
- 4th Grd, Red Sandstone Elementary School
What were the most valuable lessons taught by CTB? “Confidence, working as team, working hard, never giving up, enjoying the journey”
- Ms. Mckeone, 4th Grd Teacher, Red Sandstone Elementary School
Crested Butte Community School
“Thank you for putting a jump start in my year! I learned if you put all of your effort into something you might end up being the best out there!”
- Luke, 3rd Grd, Crested Butte Community School
“A day in CTB is learning and having fun.”
- Charlene, 3rd Grd, Crested Butte Community School
How did CTB change you?
“It changed me because now I have a way to express my feelings.”
- Lucy, 4th grd, Crested Butte Community School
“Here are some tips to succeed in Celebrate the Beat:
* listen very closely on how to do the step
* Have a smile on your face at all times
* in the performance, take a deep breath and have a great time”
- Lucy, 4th Grd, Crested Butte Community School
“I have always enjoyed dancing, but each year when CTB comes I get interested in a new and different kinds.”
- Lena, 4th Grd, Crested Butte Community School
“Before CTB I never liked dancing, but after, I think it was the best dancing performance I have done in my whole life!”
- Jarratt, 4th Grd, Crested Butte Community School
How did CTB change you?
“I feel way better when we dance.”
- Olle, 4th Grd, Crested Butte Community School
“Before the performance I was pretty nervous. While I was dancing I was having so much fun, and after the performance I was so happy.”
- Tiffany, 4th Grd, Crested Butte Community School
“CTB really taught me some new things about dancing. I also never even new John Lennon existed. Now I am so interested in the Beatles and John Lennon. Class is so fun!”
- Ava, 4th Grd, Crested Butte Community School
“I always thought dancing was fun, but in CTB I get to express my feelings!”
- Katie, 4th Grd, Crested Butte Community School
“Before CTB I thought dancing was sort of girlish, but now I think it is very fun. CTB changed my views of dancing and made me do things with more energy. My favorite thing about CTB is that you dance BIG!”
- Woody, 4th Grd, Crested Butte Community School
“I learned that dancing if super fun. I love dancing my heart out. Can you teach me more?”
- Lowell, Crested Butte Community School
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