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Students' Testimonials
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CDI classes teach students many lessons.
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Health/Exercise
“I learned how to let all my energy out in a good way.”
- William, 5th Grade
“The dance program was very very fun and active. I learned that sometimes things can be very hard and a little embarrassing, but end up to be some the best things in the world.”
- Alejandro, 4th Grade
“CDI is so much fun. The best part is that you get to dance. It’s not even hard. All you have to do is listen, watch, and follow. Sometimes CDI will make you sweat a little.”
- Aleah, 4th Grade
“I hope to learn that by dancing I may become a better athlete.”
- Christian, 4th Grade
“Dancing is what I learned and I lost 3 pounds from doing it. I thought it was great.”
- Steven, 3rd Grade
“I learned that dance is very important to me. I learned that I can stretch a lot and move and run faster.”
- Daniel, 4th Grade
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Academic Achievement
“I learned about more responsibility, self-discipline, and listening because we have to listen to the rhythm of the music and we have to listen for directions. I also learned to have more self-confidence in me.”
- Kevin, 4th Grade
“I thought it would be boring when I heard about it but it was a lot of fun! I learned you have to try your best and respect your teachers. You also have to work hard because you might forget your dance moves. The one important thing is to listen to your teachers and be brave to dance.”
- Stevey, 4th Grade
“I can focus more—not just at dance but school too. I’m better at long tests and writing assignments.”
- Jesus, 4th Grade
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Confidence and Work Ethic
“My favorite thing about CDI is the box step because it makes me feel cool and not glum.*
*Glum means to be sad.”
- Angelo, 4th Grade
“I learned that I’m not really shy after all.”
- Ashley, 5th Grade
“My favorite thing about CDI is performing because I feel famous.”
- Juan, 4th Grade
“I learned never to give up and to believe in yourself.”
- Maribel, 4th Grade
“My mom said ever since I got in the CDI I changed my attitude. I feel proud about myself.”
- Helen, 5th Grade
“I learned to be a hard worker and believe in myself. I also learned to always do team work. I also learned to love music more than I used to.”
- Jacquelyn, 4th Grade
“From CDI I learned self confidence and respect. I think I can do almost anything, sometimes it may take a little practice but after all it all works out. CDI also showed me that a lot of things take hard work but you can have fun at the same time.”
- Matt, 4th Grade
“I thought that it was going to be boring because you would work. The first day I was very embarrassed and nervous with the teacher. I learned that you should always try hard because that way you can get better. I was very impressed at the end and I liked it.”
- Jessica, 4th Grade
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Teamwork
“I learned to cooperate with people I don’t even know. It helped me because it showed me that we are all here to dance and to be happy.”
- Amanda, 5th Grade
“We all work together because we can help each other. I learned to always help a teammate when they need help.”
- Kristian, 5th Grade
“This dance program was fun and challenging. And I learned that it is good to use teamwork and have faith in your partners. I also learned that practicing really helps you learn it.”
- Katie, 4th Grade
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Self Expression
“My favorite thing is Runs and Jumps because you run and because I feel like I’m flying.”
- Edgar, 4th Grade
“…dance inspired me. It made me believe in myself, and do something that I have wanted to do for years! But the thing I absolutely loved about it is that I made new friends.”
- Katrice, 4th Grade
“At first, it is kind of hard because I’m not usually a dancer. I just said to myself that this is just like doing an exercise on the stage with some friends. As practices continue, I’m starting to enjoy it and everything became easier. I even became a member of the SWAT (Super Wonderful Advanced Team). [. . . .] Best of all, what I like best is now I know how to dance and it’s all because of CDI.”
- Jon, 4th Grade
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Music and Dance Appreciation
 “I learned about different kinds of music. I now have more confidence in myself. I am committed to dance. In dance I was as concentrated as I could be.”
- Porche, 5th Grade
“My favorite thing about CDI is when we practice our dance with the Piano Man which is Kevin. He plays so good that it makes me dance. Also, I like it because I have more energy because Kevin plays music for us.”
- Emily, 5th Grade
“My favorite thing about CDI is the drums because it gets us energetic.”
- Jonathon, 4th Grade
“I like when Sam is there because of the beat. It gives me energy to dance and run and to do the steps.”
- Francisco, 4th Grade
“I learned that dance is another way to show freedom.”
- Michelle, 3rd Grade
“I learned that dance could be many things. Dance could come out when you least expect it. I learned that there are many many types of dances. I learned that dance is very creative because it could be anything.”
- Miguel, 3rd Grade
“I thought that this dance program was great and I felt a lot more better if I’m upset or sad. CDI made dancing more exciting and helps everybody to cooperate and learn more. The thing I learned from CDI is that it doesn’t matter who you are. You can dance in your own way if it’s powerful or gentle.”
- Chelsea, 4th Grade |
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