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"I love team because you get to go to competitions with your friends and spend a lot of time with the people you love."
Addison
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"I love dancing at TDC because we are a second family."
Addison
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"I dance because it helps express my feelings when I feel sad."
Addison
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"I love all the teachers and we are so close. I love being a part of something that has changed me for the best."
Ashley
TDC Dancer since age 8
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"All the students they are so nice and just let you under their wing and I love being a part of something so special in my life."
Ashley
TDC Dancer since age 8
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"I dance because I am very passionate about it and it's a way a let my emotions out."
Ashley
TDC Dancer since age 8
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"I love the experience of learning new dances and being able to perform on stage without the stress of competition."
Ava
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 6
WWPDC Member
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"I love the dancing and team family very much, as well as performing on stage for judges. Lastly, I love the environment of dance competitions and being around amazing dancers."
Ava
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 6
WWPDC Member
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"I dance to express myself in ways I can’t speak and be able to have fun and spend time with friends."
Ava
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 6
WWPDC Member
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"The teammates and friends you make, as well as the amazing teachers that help guide you through your TDC journey."
Ava
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 6
WWPDC Member
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"I absolutely love being a part of the team because I’m able to challenge my skills while traveling and getting closer with people who share my same interests and passions."
Bekah
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"Recital is so special because it’s a reflection of how much we’ve all grown and come together."
Bekah
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"I love contemporary because there’s no restrictions and it incorporates almost all styles, especially jazz, ballet, and acro."
Bekah
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"The constant positive energy and support has always made TDC feel like a second home for me. All the teachers and other dancers are always so supportive and welcoming and they’ve all helped me make so many good memories."
Bekah
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"Hip hop is my favorite because I love to express myself through energetic dancing. I love playing around with my expressions and making the choreography my own."
Dana
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"One of my favorite times of the year is Nutcracker. It takes lots of hard work and preparation but it always pays off. I always wait eagerly to see what parts I and the other girls receive. It is an exciting time. During Nutcracker, I also love to be a role model to the younger girls. It is always fun to see them dance and help them when they need it. Nutcracker brings the TDC family together in so many ways. It is the greatest time of the year."
Dana
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"TDC has always felt like home since day one. Everyone at TDC is supportive and welcoming to newcomers. On my first day, although I was little, I remember feeling welcomed and loved by everyone. TDC isn’t just about dancing. Although dancing plays an important part, TDC also has helped me grow as a person. We have multiple team bonding days where everyone has so much fun. I have made so many friends at TDC I will have for the rest of my life. TDC has had and will continue to have a huge impact on me. TDC is home."
Dana
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"Being on team is an amazing opportunity. It allows me and my teammates to show our talent as dancers to many people. Competition is a great way for the Elite Team members to bond together. I love going to competitions to see my friends dance and support them. I especially love dancing together with them as a team."
Dana
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"TDC is like a big family to me and that makes it so special!"
Eliana
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 6
WWPDC Member
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"We are a family and we have so much fun together."
Eliana
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 6
WWPDC Member
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"Because I love the teachers and the students. They are so nice and help me with anything I need help with."
Ellie
TDC Dancer since age 1 1/2
Elite Team Dancer since age 11
WWPDC Member
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"Lyrical because it’s pretty, flowy, and you can really express your feelings."
Ellie
TDC Dancer since age 1 1/2
Elite Team Dancer since age 11
WWPDC Member
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"All the kind teachers, parents, and students who make me feel comfortable and like I belong."
Ellie
TDC Dancer since age 1 1/2
Elite Team Dancer since age 11
WWPDC Member
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"I love to dance because I get to express my feelings and show who I truly am inside."
Ellie
TDC Dancer since age 1 1/2
Elite Team Dancer since age 11
WWPDC Member
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"My favorite days are when it's the last day of dance class and you get to have more fun. I also like the recitals because you get to see other people's dances."
Emma
TDC Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"I love dancing at TDC because the teachers are all nice and they choreograph great dances."
Emma
TDC Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"Hip hop because it’s free, is not structured, and you can be yourself."
Fernanda
TDC Dancer since age 9
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"What makes TDC feel like home is how comforting the environment of the studio is. All of the dancers, instructors, and families of everyone are always there to give a hand to anybody no matter how close they may be to each other. I know that I can go to anyone for anything without any hesitation even if it may not be about dance. TDC has become by second family and will always hold a special place in my heart."
Gabby
TDC Dancer since age 8
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"What I love about WWPDC productions is that they always seem to bring everyone together. You get to see the younger girls and boys dance in dances you may have danced in when you were their age and get to see how much they look up to you. It brings smiles to everyone’s faces."
Gabby
TDC Dancer since age 8
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"I love getting to see everyone grow up on and off the stage. Watching everyone dedicate their time every day to work, to perfect their skills, and learn new skills is so heartwarming. I love getting to see how each and every dancer on the team is very similar, but are also very different from one another in their own ways. All of the TDCET dancers are all so supportive of each other and never dare to let anyone down."
Gabby
TDC Dancer since age 8
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"My favorite style of dance is contemporary because I love the combination between the strength and calmness which is needed. "
Gabby
TDC Dancer since age 8
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"Because the teachers are nice!"
Hannah
TDC Dancer since age 3
WWPDC Member
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"Because it is fun!"
Hannah
TDC Dancer since age 3
WWPDC Member
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"I think the team has the perfect amount of drive for perfection but also tons of laughs from the whole team. Every time we share the stage we are one group, not individual dancers anymore, and we are all in it together."
Iris
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 12
WWPDC Member
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"TDC has in my opinion the best kids dancing, parents supporting and teachers giving their absolute whole heart in every student. We feel super safe and loved every time we enter the studio."
Iris
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 12
WWPDC Member
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"TDC has always been a part of me and will always be a part of me, even after I graduate. This studio is where I learned that I love to dance and create art on stage. It’s also the place where I met my second family, friends for life."
Iris
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 12
WWPDC Member
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"I dance because it’s my way of expressing myself to a wider audience. I used to be super shy and hate public speaking but something about dancing on that stage has really brought me out of my shell."
Iris
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 12
WWPDC Member
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"By far my favorite style is tap. I feel super free and happy when I’m tapping like nothing in the world can stop me. "
Iris
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 12
WWPDC Member
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"Because I love to perform!"
Isaac
TDC Dancer since age 4
WWPDC Member
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"It was super fun to be on the big stage and wear a costume."
Isaac
TDC Dancer since age 4
WWPDC Member
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"Because it is a fun place to be!"
Isaac
TDC Dancer since age 4
WWPDC Member
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"Everyone is really nice and the teachers are understanding about other activities."
Jessica
TDC Dancer since age 10
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
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"Everyone is nice and knows that the studio is a place to work, not to be perfect."
Jessica
TDC Dancer since age 10
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
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"I love team because when you go to competitions it’s so much fun to be there and be on stage. You get confident dancing in front of all those people."
Kaelin
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
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"I like jazz because it’s so much fun to dance to."
Kaelin
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
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"I love dancing at TDC because everyone is so supportive of each other and everyone treats each other like family."
Kami
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"I love how we support each other's wins and comfort each other's losses. I also love how we can be ourselves."
Kami
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"I love that we can dance as a character and that each production has a story."
Kami
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"Lyrical because it is fun and graceful."
Katie
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 9
WWPDC Member
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"It’s fun and I get an extra chance to perform."
Kyra
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"It feels good. "
Larry
TDC Dancer since age 71
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"Tap. I’ve been doing it all my life."
Larry
TDC Dancer since age 71
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"Ms. Rosie’s class and our annual recital."
Larry
TDC Dancer since age 71
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"It just does. Thank you Miss Amy."
Larry
TDC Dancer since age 71
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"I dance for spending hours on end sitting in the wings backstage at 11 PM on a Sunday night with my best friends cheering on my teammates during senior solos. Those memories are some of the best I've experienced in my life and there are no words to truly describe how much joy they bring me."
Lexy
TDC Dancer since age 5
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"I love the Nutcracker because it really brings us together as a studio and it is amazing to see how much each dancer progresses each year as they are given bigger roles as they grow/mature. The Nutcracker is truly a special show that will always hold a special place in my heart."
Lexy
TDC Dancer since age 5
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"I love the people at TDC and there is nothing that compares to it. From spending hours on end at dance competitions to the marathon that is Nutcracker, there is no one else that I'd rather laugh with, cry with, and celebrate with than my TDC family: both parents and teammates."
Lexy
TDC Dancer since age 5
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"I love tap because it has given me the opportunity to make lifelong friends and memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. At TDC, the tap team has established many traditions over the years, which are so important to all of us and have really bonded us together."
Lexy
TDC Dancer since age 5
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"I love dancing at TDC because it feels like a second home. The teachers and dancers are so welcoming and it really feels like one big family. Although we have a lot of fun, we still are working hard to become better dancers. I also have met some of my best friends!"
Lily
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 13
WWPDC Member
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"I love them because I feel that it brings everyone together. I always look forward to the rehearsals and run-throughs and spending time with my friends!"
Lily
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 13
WWPDC Member
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" Competitions are definitely my favorite events; however, all the events are super fun. Also, spirit week is one of my favorite weeks and it is always fun to see all the special days."
Lily
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 13
WWPDC Member
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"TDC feels like a home because everyone is so welcoming and makes every event (even just classes) a fun time. I could not ask for a better studio and dance family!!"
Lily
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 13
WWPDC Member
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"Because we can dance all the time and the people there are so nice to be with!"
Lotus
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"I love to perform and watch our performance movie at the party!"
Lotus
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"Because I feel so happy and peaceful when I dance!"
Lotus
TDC Dancer since age 4
Elite Team Dancer since age 5
WWPDC Member
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"I like them all. They are all different and fun in their own ways."
Maddie
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"Being there a lot, knowing all the people, and having friends that get me."
Maddie
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"I love going to competitions and competing with all my friends. We like to watch other dances, eat snacks, and just hang out."
Maddie
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"Team sleepover because it is a chance for new people that do competitions to see what it is like to do team dances in front of an audience. I also get to hang out with my friends all night."
Maddie
TDC Dancer since age 2
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"Recital, when I get to dance on stage in my beautiful costume."
Mikayla
TDC Dancer since age 4
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"Ballet "because I'm a graceful ballerina.""
Mikayla
TDC Dancer since age 4
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"Dance your own way, every day!"
Mikayla
TDC Dancer since age 4
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"All my best friends are there and the teachers are very supportive."
Rachel
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"Ballet because it’s the basis of all dance."
Rachel
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"Elite team feels like a family and it challenges me."
Rachel
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"The thing that makes TDC feel like a home is the camaraderie between all of the girls. We are always lifting each other up."
Rachel
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
WWPDC Member
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"I dance because I love it. I feel confident when I walk into dance class knowing that I can really express myself through movement. Dance also inspires me to always try my hardest and believe in myself, even when I'm having a rough day."
Regan
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 9
WWPDC Member
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"I really love recital because it's a big show where everyone at TDC comes together to perform all of our dances. It's also just a really fun opportunity to perform your dance in front of an audience and to also see other people's dances. It really shows all of the hard work that goes into every single dance."
Regan
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 9
WWPDC Member
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"I love team because that is when I really knew that I loved to dance. It was perfect for me because I love to perform on stage and in front of an audience. I love being able to perform multiple times and not just once at the end of the year. I also love being able to compete against other studios from all over. It's really an amazing opportunity and I've loved it ever since I have joined."
Regan
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 9
WWPDC Member
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"Everyone at TDC is so welcoming and it feels like a safe place for me. I have made so many friends and I know that everyone at TDC is always there for me when I need it."
Regan
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 9
WWPDC Member
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"Jazz because it is fun and you can really express yourself."
Richa
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
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"Everyone’s attitude and the way we all treat each other."
Richa
TDC Dancer since age 6
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
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"We all say TDC is our second home, but it’s true. We all go to take class and learn new skills but the best part is the friendships that you build. Everyone at TDC is there because they love dance. All the staff and students are there because they want to have fun doing what they love. It’s hard to describe but everyone here cares so much about each other and the craft. I have learned some of life’s most important lessons here, because it’s more than just dance class that we take here, everything that we do here is about having fun, building bonds and learning life lessons through dance."
Sophie
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"My favorite has to be The Nutcracker! I’m a Christmas nerd and it really gets me and my family into the holiday spirit. Everyone at the studio is always in such a good mood during Nutcracker season and it’s where I’ve built some of my strongest friendships."
Sophie
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"TDC feels like home, because everyone there is so kind. We really have to thank our incredible teachers for that because they instill in us that we are all here because we love dance. It’s a completely judgment free zone and everyone is truly their authentic selves. Everyone cares so much about each other and that is what really makes it feel like home. I’ve never been a part of anything in my life that makes me feel so safe and so welcomed as when I’m at TDC. TDC is such a supportive and loving space, it’s so incredibly hard to put into words what makes it home because everything about it makes it feel like home."
Sophie
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"I dance because I love how it allows your creativity to run free. When people think of creativity they think of drawing, painting and arts and crafts, but dance allows us to be creative with our bodies and it’s truly so special. Dance is also my favorite way to express myself and what’s going on inside my head and for that I’m so grateful."
Sophie
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"I love that we get to tell classic stories like The Wizard of Oz and The Little Mermaid through dance. I love that we mix it up and do all kind of styles and really get creative with it. These productions are really where that family bond comes from, because we spend countless hours together on the weekends but it’s always so fun. I also think that the WWPDC productions are what make TDC so unique; you’re really never going to fun shows like ours anywhere else and that’s what I love about them!"
Sophie
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 10
WWPDC Member
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"I love to tap because it allows me to express my feelings through sound."
Vanessa
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"Something that makes TDC feel like home is the amount of kindness I receive when I walk through the studio doors. All of my dance teachers and friends feel like family and I couldn’t ask for anything better than that!"
Vanessa
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"One of my favorite traditions is the Nutcracker because it has been a part of my life since I started dancing!"
Vanessa
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"I dance because it allows me to express myself through my body. It also makes me strive to try harder and to push to be the very best I can!"
Vanessa
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 8
WWPDC Member
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"Team sleepover and events like bowling, competitions and recital."
Zoe
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
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"The competitions. The friendships. Meeting new people."
Zoe
TDC Dancer since age 3
Elite Team Dancer since age 7
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"Tap. I’ve been doing it all my life."
Larry
TDC Dancer since age 71
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