Dear Launch PAC Team, I cannot thank the team at Launch Performing Arts Centre enough for the wonderful the work they do. While many people think of dancing as kids having fun moving around to music, I have found that it is so much more than this. Since starting at Launch PAC at the beginning of last year, not only have I noticed a great improvement my daughter’s strength, flexibility, stamina, coordination, balance and strength; I have noticed a huge improvement in her confidence, self-esteem, socialisation skills and concentration. Launch PAC you teach so much more than the physical aspects of dance, you are teaching her how to work individually and as a team member, to be supportive of others and respectful, to be disciplined, to try ‘her’ best whatever that standard may be, to set goals, and be proud of her accomplishments. In addition, Launch PAC you provide such a supportive and friendly environment for the students’ growth in so many ways and the teachers are the best I have come across. As my daughter started formal schooling this year, I was concerned about how much after school dance was too much, as it might be affect her fatigue for school and learning. However, I have found these concerns irrelevant as she is doing really well in her both her schooling and dance classes. In addition, her quality of sleep and overall mood has also positively improved. In fact, towards the end of term 1 she wanted to pick up an extra dance class, and whilst I was hesitant, I thought there was no harm in giving it a go and I could just monitor her fatigue levels. To my surprise, her school teacher recently commented on how something in my daughter has just ‘clicked’ and she has significantly improved in class with her learning and concentration. This improvement changed right at the time she commenced this extra class. Coincidence perhaps, but the mental, emotional, as well as the physical benefits of dance have definitely been witnessed over the past year and half in our case. Michelle, you truly have created a wonderful dance studio which builds the students social, emotional and physical characters so much. The opportunities you offer our children is fantastic and you have really instilled the positive, friendly and supportive culture in your studio. Roxie, you teach so many of my daughter’s classes and I cannot thank you enough for the positive influence you have had on her. You bring out the best in her in all ways and have taught her how important it is to always try ‘her’ best. Her improvement in the past couple of months in particular has been amazing! So thank you to all the team at Launch PAC for making such a positive influence in our lives.
