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"It is for good reason Ms. Ristow's
achievements are recognized. She has a professional knowledge
which she communicates easily."
~Galina
Zakrutkina,
Kirov Ballet Soloist, Certified Vaganova Pedagogue
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"Charmaine
is a knowledgeable, hard working, dedicated doer. She has knowledge
of being a good teacher, with a great business mind, a personal
touch and a smiling even attitude; she respects dance and is respected
by her peers. She can create schools and companies with tremendous
ease."
~Jean
Paul Comelin,
International Free Lance Artist and former director of the Milwaukee
and Arizona Ballets and Ballet du Nord, choreographer to the Stuttgart
Ballet.
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" I
appreciated that you chose to give clear, uncluttered combinations
that allowed a focus on and discussion of technical theory.
Often Master Classes seem designed to impress rather than empower,
yours did the latter!"
~Robin Pettersen,
Dance Program Coordinator, UW Whitewater Dance
Department
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"I enjoyed your sense of freedom, yet you gave challenging
classes. Overall, I think you allowed for each person's own identity
to
exist within the structure of ballet. Critical to generating good
dancers!"
~Jula Gleich,
AD, Gliechdances, New York
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"Charmaine is a ballet teacher of the highest integrity and caliber. Her training and performing experience has been extensive. Trained in the traditional Russian style of ballet; however, she has had broad experience with many styles and diverse influences.
She is clear in what she teaches and presents all the movement with enthusiasm, and energy, and fun! With a passion for safe and healthy technique; and especially for young students, in a fun and happy way. She adores children and they adore her!
~A Professional Colleague of 40 years
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"My daughter is 11 and has taken ballet since she was 5; however, she just started in Charmaine's program last Fall and the difference has been amazing.
She said, "Charmaine is so kind and supportive. She really believes I'm a ballerina."
Charmaine is serious when she needs to be, and kind and merciful when it is appropriate."
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"I can't thank you enough for welcoming me and teaching me so much. Coming here has been valuable to my body, mind and soul. I feel I have grown exponentially as an individual."
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"Our girls profited from your experience...even if not cut out for ballet. You are a true professional and a great talent!"
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"I have had so much fun taking your classes. I never thought I could dance like that. I'm so glad to have you as a teacher. I will treasure the memories and it will help me through my life."
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"We are so blessed to have you in our life. You are not only an incredible teacher but a beautiful role model and mentor!"
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"My girls love dancing at BalletU! Miss Charmaine is an amazing teacher who accomplishes much with her kind, yet energetic spirit"
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"BalletU and Ms. Charmaine have been a great first experience with Ballet! Our daughter loves coming every week and is excited whenever she gets a chance to perform for others, to show all that she has learned."
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"This was a wonderful showcase. Very well planned! We could see and feel your love for every single child! And for your love for ballet!"
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"We left the Verona Youth Nutcracker yesterday exhilarated and happy, and the first thing my daughter said when we got in the car was, "I want to do that again!! It was such a beautifully choreographed show with great flow and professionalism."
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Miss Charmaine teaches the fundamentals of ballet in such an enjoyable manner. My girls look forward to class each week and they have learned a tremendous amount this year."
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