My family moved here from Chicago and on the recommendation of two professional ballet teachers, we have fallen in love with the Christine Rich Studio!
The studio is spectacular and HUGE! We weren't used to that in Chicago. But the teachers are amazing and Christine is one of a kind. SHe has an in with kids and I so appreciate the warmth at the studio and the fact that it accomodates parents very nicely. I feel welcomed and there are all these wonderful little touches like art, great waiting room music, TV observation monitors or viewing in front of the classes, gorgeous landscaping...just things that add up when you're used to not having them.
There is so much organization and I think that translates to security for my daughter. My 8 year old is a little timid and we are glad we moved to Champaign with less noise and traffic. She seems to do better. Dance is her thing and she loves Christine's class where there is this -I'm not sure if I can explain it- quality of excitment and calmness at the same time.
In other words the dance classes at Christine Rich Studio have an excitement so she want s to attend but there's also a calmness so that she can focus. Hope that makes sense.
The neighborhood is safe and beautiful and I like that too. I also like that Christine as the owner is approachable as that's not always the case. I think this studio is on par or above actually over the studios in Chicago.
We also were very welcomed by Champaign, Urbana and Savoy and are happy to join this community!
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