Parents of a Starlites Primary

Our daughter has been dancing a few years with the Starlites. During that time I have watched her self-confidence grow through: the practices, the competitions, your guidance, and the interactions with her team-mates.
The lessons she's learned as part of the Starlites are like those one would learn being a part of any team sport. Perhaps the lessons of competitive dance and being part of a team where, one just can't substitute "players", are even more beneficial than those of "traditional" team sports. In some ways it takes more focus and team-commitment to dance competitively as part of a dance-team.

It's also been a pleasure getting to know other Starlite dance Moms and Dads who bop to the beat, get their kids regularly to practice, and applaud for all the teams, not just the Starlites.

It's been reassuring to know that you have built a program of uncompromising sportsmanship. You and your staff demand, and generally get, good conduct from your dancers and parents even when they are faced with poor sportsmanship on the part of others. That's the part of the program I like: you allow our children to have and develop their own character, a sense of self.

Keep up the hard, surely often frustrating, work of keeping the Starlites dancing, moving, and learning.

With many thanks,
The Vandervests

Very Satisfied Starlite Parents

My daughter Marissa has been involved with the Starlite program for 9 years since that program began. She was 5 years old at the time and a timid little thing. What a great program this has been for my child. It has taught her discipline, pride, and lots of confidence. As parents we have watched her blossom from this program into a beautiful young lady earning 4.0 gpa and striving more and more each day. This program is the highlight of her weeks. The coaching is fabulous and a positive influence on these girls. I have watched over the years other girls countinue on into great adventures in their lives into dance careers and many other things.

Very Satisfied Starlite Parents,
Christy and Mike Stager

A Very Happy Starlites Primary Family

My daughter, Cecily, joined the HPAC Primary Starlites dance team in 2004 at the age of 4. She had previous dance experience and was ready to begin a more challenging and committed dance team. We soon realized HPAC was the best choice for Cecily's future. Laurie, Kelly, Lynn and Christie have coached Cecily in a way that not only improves her phenomenal dance moves, but allows her confidence and self esteem to continually soar. Due to the competitions (which are a vital portion of the dance teams), Cecily is able to perform as well as learn to grow and work harder at achieving goals. This in turn, also gives Cecily the tools to succeed in many areas of her life. She gives speeches at ease, performs in front of large crowds without hesitation and is eager to continually press forward with the next experience. The exercise and conditioning she receives at practice allows her to stay physically fit and healthy, yet another important necessity for children. I can't say enough about the team mates and coahes. We definitely consider them one big family. I am grateful that we have been blessed with the surroundings HPAC has made available to us.

Sincerely,
Andrea Pedregon

Proud Starlite Parents…With Great Appreciation

We have two daughters that dance for the Starlites Competitive Dance Team.  Janae has now been dancing for six years.  We have watched her grow from this shy, unconfident little girl into a beautiful, strong, proud and very confident young lady since starting this program.  Kaitlyn is now on her 2nd year.  She is still in the growing process but as we watch her we see her self esteem and confidence grow stronger every day.  Both girls have not only grown in dancing but as a whole person in general.

We thank God every day for the blessings we have been given and HPAC is one of them.  The coaches have been terrific and have taught so much to my girls.  Its like the girls cant get enough.  They are always dancing around the house and hoping they could be as good as their coaches some day.  As parents, we can never tell them enough on what an inspiration they are to our children. (Thank you to our coaches)

In closing, we recommend this program for any child.  You will see a positive attitude, confidence, self esteem, good grades and is also very good exercise.  Not only do the girls get something out of this but "WE" the parents get to say "Thats our Girls"  proudly.  Thanks to all of you who make this happen.

Our greatest appreciation,
Damon and Kelly Durfee

Starlites Program is a Positive Investment

The Starlites Dance program offered through the Huron Physical Arts Center has been one of the most positive investments in my daughters' lives.

My oldest daughter, age 11, has participated for four years. It has been a joy to see her confidence soar.  She is very comfortable in public speaking and performing in front of crowds.  What she has learned has reached out to other areas of interest in her life.  It has taught her responsibility and she has learned what it means to be committed to a team.

My younger daughter, age 8, is very timid and shy.  She was TERRIFIED before her first competition.  She got out there and performed anyway and what a difference from the first competition to the second competition!!  "I can do this!", she told herself.

Thank you to Director Laurie Charron and a great team of coaches for putting together such a wonderful program.

Sincerely,
Very Satisfied Starlites Mom