We ask current students and parents to provide honest feedback
on their experiences with Champaign Ballet Academy and share
that here so prospective students can make an informed choice
about the ballet school that is right for their educational and
performance interests.
Students and dancers share their experiences
with CBA...
"I love ballet and Ms. Deanna is a really nice teacher.
My 3 year old sister can't wait to start ballet." - Abby
Poteshman, age 6, Pre-Ballet II
"I have taken classes throughout Central Illinois and Chicago;
without question, the classical ballet technique instruction
at CBA is truest to the art form and is a dancer's best
opportunity for learning the skills necessary to become a professional.
Deanna
Doty has earned for CBA a strong reputation in the dance
community for being a rich training ground for excellence in
ballet. You
won't find a better ballet studio or a more hands-on ballet
instructor in the area." - Tracy McCabe, adult dancer
Parents of our
students offer their perspective on CBA...
"My daughter has loved the pre-ballet classes at CBA from
day one. She has gone from an uncoordinated ball of energy to
a more
graceful and more disciplined child. Ms. Doty deserves
a lot of credit for instilling the love of ballet through her
gentle
guidance and grace." - Sumie Okazaki, mother of
Abby Poteshman, age 6, Pre-Ballet II
"My daughter's technique has impressed teachers at several different summer
intensive programs. One teacher in particular, who is affiliated with Boston
Ballet's pre-professional school, said that my daughter showed excellent training
that is rarely found outside of major schools in big cities." - Judy Kaplan,
mother of Rachel, student at CBA for 6 years
"Deanna Doty has trained both of my children at Champaign
Ballet Academy. Most people would drive to Chicago or St. Louis
to get this level of excellence in
Ballet for their children. I feel Deanna has the perfect combination
of discipline and patience with a growing child or young adult.
She has realistic levels of
expected achievement and builds a natural sense of self esteem
in a young person. Her training is fair and there are no "prima
donas" at Champaign Ballet
Academy. The students are encouraged to work together in an atmosphere
of respect and genuine care for others. As an educator I feel
a parent could comfortably
trust Deanna Doty's developmentally appropriate training of students
of ballet. This is an incredible opportunity for the youth of
our community to work with
a true professional." - Donna
Warwick, mother of Alexandra, student at CBA for 5 years.
