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"I just finished my first year off in college at Marymount Manhattan in the big NYC! I wanted to reach out and say a big thank you for all you guys and the school do! Being exposed to so much from the classes at SOA were truly beneficial, and all of the experiences and lessons learned have stuck with me for a lifetime!"

—Emily Dail
"I just finished my Sophomore year at Point Park University, next I will be going to Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive! Then I will headed back to Point Park for my Junior year! For the future I hope to graduate joining a dance company and live the dream!"

—Ashley Greene
"I’m currently working at Disney World in entertainment. I get to be apart of the fun magic to include the Festival of Fantasy Parade, Main Street Trolley Show, and the Festival of the Lion King."

—Kedrick Paisley
"I graduated from Columbia College with majors in Dance Education and Communication Studies, going on to get her Master of Fine Arts in Dance at Texas Woman’s University, with focuses in pedagogy and choreography. She has performed with the Columbia College Dance Company, Yuhas and Dancers, and has also taught. “I’m so extremely thankful for the tremendous education I received at SOA! Miss y’all lots!”

—CJ Anderson
"Attending SOA for middle and high school shaped me not only as a dancer, but as a person. The dance department taught me discipline, confidence, teamwork, and how to express myself creatively. "

— Lola Woodall

"I just finished my Sophomore year at Point Park University, next I will be going to Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive! Then I will headed back to Point Park for my Junior year! For the future I hope to graduate joining a dance company and live the dream!"