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Julie

My daughters have loved being part of the CPC this year – I wish they had pursued joining the CPC even sooner! They have enjoyed every aspect of the CPC from the community they have experienced within the team itself, to having great instruction and choreography and having the opportunity to perform several times this year. The time commitment has been very manageable. The CPC schedule is masterfully designed so that their time at The Pulse is well utilized. Communications to the CPC parents are thorough and sent out in a timely manner. The music, choreography, and costumes shined at each competition, and we are proud to be a part of the CPC. It has simply been a great year!

Tammy

This year has been great. You do a great job outlining information in advance, you don’t let the kids get away with missing classes and you keep track and remind them. This helps them keep their commitments. Dennis is like any other kid who will weasel out in a less strict environment but he knew you guys weren’t having it. He even made sure I didn’t schedule anything that would make him miss class. This has been great for him and his personal growth with taking responsibility and being held accountable. He really respects all of the staff. I also like how strict you are with the dress code and your behavior policy for parents and kids. It has been so great to be around respectful kids, teachers, and parents. If there was any drama going on I didn’t notice and it didn’t appear to be in the environment. I also like how you had Dennis do different types of dance that he didn’t necessarily think were his strength or preference. He has expanded his abilities due to Curtis and Elaine having him take that leap into something new. His technique has improved 100% since coming to The Pulse!

Leslie

Our daughter, Lanie, had been dancing with another studio for several years, and we decided we needed to raise the bar on both instruction and facilities, and we got everything we hoped for at The Pulse. She took rec classes for one year and was invited to try out for the CPC in the spring. She was thrilled to make the team, but we were new to the competitive dance world and not sure what to expect. After a year, Lanie is on cloud nine, and we are so very pleased with her progress in technique and poise on stage. The Pulse provides truly top-notch instruction, creative choreography, tasteful costumes, well-organized management, great communication, and a real sense of teamwork.

Marti

As a first-year parent of a CPC dancer, I was AMAZED at what my daughter learned and what she accomplished! I was made aware before we committed that the competitive side of the program was going to be very time consuming but I didn’t realize how rewarding it would be for me as a parent to watch my daughter grow but also for her to be able to live out her dream of becoming a dancer and to perform on stage. The dedication, commitment, hard work, spirit, and leadership the teachers and the other students put into this program have taken my daughter’s dance interest to a whole new level. She dances wherever she goes and loves to make up her own routines whenever she has a chance. She has made SO many new friends and can’t wait for the days when she has to be at the studio. The Pulse is a dance company where they put the dancers first. The studio is classy, extremely well organized, the teachers are professional, incredibly talented, not to mention friendly and fun, and they put 150% into everything they do. The parents are friendly, helpful, and just as dedicated as the students. I have never been happier with any other dance company and I hope that my daughter will continue to dance at The Pulse for many more years to come!

Jamie

Our Pulse experience this past year has been an amazing journey. My daughter completed her 1st year as a competitive dancer in CPC after transitioning from being a USA Gymnast into the competitive world of dance. A love for dance was sown in her heart at the beginning of the year which began to bloom throughout the competition season because of the instruction she received. She has had to work very hard to grasp the technique of dance but has loved being part of this studio. She has enjoyed meeting other dancers that share her dance passion and the friendliness of the girls has been refreshing. The schedule was very manageable and allowed her to keep up with school work and even enjoy some downtime. It was also refreshing to see the tastefulness of our costumes and choreography. We are very thankful to have had a “friend connection” that brought us to this studio!

Sherrie

Our daughter had danced recreationally at the Pulse for 4 years prior to making the commitment to the competitive team. She had asked us to do competitive dance in prior years, but initially, we were unsure about the level of commitment. We had such a positive past experience with the excellent organization, communication, and professionalism of the Pulse, along with the age-appropriateness of the choreography and costumes, that we agreed this year. We were amazed at the growth in our daughter’s dance technique and capabilities with the CPC this year. Her commitment to the team and passion for dance is wonderful to see. The staff does a great job of fostering a positive environment and an atmosphere conducive to growth and support. There are team building events early in the season to help the kids get to know one another, and focus is always on doing your best as well as supporting your teammates and good sportsmanship with other studios. We appreciate the emphasis The Pulse puts not only on excellent dance training but also the life lessons of commitment, hard work, responsibility, and supporting teammates, as well as being gracious and representing the studio well outside of The Pulse. We get the schedule for the entire year the summer prior, including all competitions and most of the rehearsal times. There are occasional additions to the rehearsal schedule, generally the week or 2 prior to competitions/ performances, but for the most part, we know the entire schedule for the year before the season starts which helps immensely with planning family schedules. Regular email updates are thorough and detailed. The Pulse is unsurpassed in terms of organization, communication, and professionalism. We are looking forward to another great season at the Pulse, I would highly recommend The Pulse CPC for anyone considering competitive dance.

Karla

CPC is amazing. Communication is so detailed and complete that it really made the transition to competition easy. The Pulse is known among the dancing community for its choreography and costumes being classy and beautiful, not to mention age appropriate. Kiersten has blossomed this year under the instructors – they care for her and instruct her with love.

Mary

You have a fabulously well-run studio in every aspect, including dance instruction, communication with the parents, and providing positive role models for these young girls and boys. The Pulse truly is the best dance studio. Our only regret is that we didn’t know about it sooner.

Angie

I cannot say enough about the instructors at The Pulse. They have developed her technique, self-confidence and love for dance! They emphasize that they want to mold and shape these kids in all that they do. Brandon and Curtis are amazing…The Pulse is respected and known to be a great studio throughout the community…They take great pride in their work and what they put on stage from costumes to choreography…a lot of thought is put into what we stand for. We are very proud to be part of The Pulse and look forward to many years to come!