I have danced at Prima School of Dancing since I was 7 years old. Over the years, Prima has become less and less of just being a dance studio to me; it has truly become my second home. The teachers at Prima have impacted my life far greater than they will ever know. Not only have they challenged me as a dancer, but also as a person—to be the best that I can be. The friends I made at Prima are some of my best friends in life, and I will never forget the memories we share. During the last few years at Prima, I was blessed with the opportunity to help assist Miss Christy in the kinderballet/tap classes. The sweet little dancers that I was privileged to get to know brought me so much joy, and it has been amazing to watch them grow into the beautiful dancers they are today. Although I will not be pursuing dance as a career, it will forever be a part of me. Dance has been my hobby, my passion, my escape, and truly a source of joy for me for the past 11 years—I will never forget the lessons I've learned, the people I have met, and the memories that have been made at Prima School of Dancing.

-Hannah McLaughlin ("Helper Hannah")

"Dancing at Prima, for me, is so much more than a hobby: it is a lifestyle.  It is a lifestyle because at Prima Christy and her staff focus on so much more than becoming a great dancer.  They nurture and support each student by applying dance to an individual.  I started dancing late, at 12 years of age.  At some dance schools, that fact would have affected my teacher's view of me.  But at Prima, I have received nothing but the support I needed to succeed.  I have been encouraged to work hard and have even been given the extra help when I needed it.  The truth is, every student at Prima is seen as an individual.  Each individual is accepted equally but given special attention to succeed and grow personally.  Just in this past year I have graduated and gone on to pursue dance professionally.  Christy and staff have encouraged me again and again, after each failure and each triumph, to keep pursuing my dreams.  Prima gives encouragement to each student to pursue their dreams whether in dance or not.  Most importantly, Prima encourages each student to use dance as a tool to become an outstanding person.  Even though at 12 my future dance career may not have seemed bright, Prima carried me through.  Now, I am delighted to say I am taking all I have learned, dance and life skills, to New York City where I will be training professionally with The Joffrey Ballet."  
Thank you Christy and Prima!
-Aly Anderson

My daughter Alyson has been a student at Prima School of Dancing for over 6 years. As a parent I have been continually thankful for the wonderful, supportive environment tat Prima has always been for her. I have watched year after year, her amazing growth, as her teachers have encouraged, supported and even carefully pushed her to become the beautiful person and dancer that she is today. The training she has received at Prima has been so much more that excellent, disciplined dance training, but rather, a perfect balance of encouragement to become all that she can be in all areas of her life. It is now with that confidence and beauty that has been nurtured on the inside of her, that she is able to express and share the gift of dance with others. I would like to say than you so much to Miss Christy and all of the wonderful staff at Prima. Barb Anderson

"Hannah is starting her 5th year at Prima and we couldn’t be more pleased.  Miss Christy and her staff work hard to make training consistently challenging and fun.  They watch for and encourage improvement with such enthusiasm that the girls respond with even greater gains.  We’ve watched our daughter become more confident, graceful and strong.  I also appreciate that training is centered on dance essentials rather than performances and recitals." - Jodi Sugrue

Prima has been such a blessing for our family. Because of our involvement there, our daughters experience the joy of dance. From the very first class, they have felt comfortable and safe at the studio, but more than that, they delight to dance there. Each time we step through the door, we feel genuine warmth. Everyone is happy to be there—the students, surely, but the instructors and staff as well. Prima has become our dancing “home,” which makes it invaluable to know that it is a studio that we can grow with. Our girls will receive the best instruction in town as they progress. As director of the studio, Miss Christy treats all the girls as her own. She truly loves them and trains them with excellence. I see my daughters imitating her and am greatly satisfied to know that she is worthy of their admiration, both as a dancer and as a woman.

I love the warmth and joy with Prima. I love knowing that my girls are receiving the best care and training available. I love seeing them truly cherished. I trust Prima with my daughters. - Kiersten S.