Testimonials

To my Strictly Dance Family

I am writing this note to express all my gratitude to my extended family at Strictly Dance.  I started with Julia in 2007 taking Adult Ballet as a distraction I guess from the loss of my husband, not realizing it was going to have such a profound effect on the rest of my life. Since then being a part of this dance family I have found the nicest warmest and caring people ever. Regardless of age the show of support through my cancer this past year from this school was amplified for me at the Recital this year when a group of girls performed a dance in my honour (uh oh you have made me cry happy tears again!).  There is nothing that touched me as much, well except finding a crazy group on my front lawn this past Christmas season singing me Christmas Carols and sharing in the spirit of the season with my husband and I. Then I was given a collection taken up for me to buy a wig to wear from having chemo and was astounded at the care and generosity of strangers and then I thought they are not strangers but in fact members of my dance family.

It is with deep regret that due to my illness Frank and I have made a decision to downsize our life and move to Midland this October. This means I will not be returning to resume my amazing adult “prima” ballerina career. Gosh I will miss you guys. I will definitely be at the Gala and continue to support it as always.

My closing thought is this...Strictly Dance provides such a positive and supportive environment to each and every one of their dancers. In these uncertain times and sometimes insecure feelings of today’s youth that what a great sense of knowing there is a safe, happy, yet accountable place to be a part of no matter the age.

I applaud you Miss Julia and all your staff for who you are and how you represent this community. I’ll love you guys forever and a day!

- Former student of Strictly Dance

"Our family is starting our fifth dance season with Strictly Dance and we love it!  Julia and her staff are friendly, efficient and offer exciting opportunities to each and every child who walks through the door. Their commitment to quality dance education is evident and the effective organization of so many families, whether competitive or recreational, is incredible!  We would not hesitate to recommend Strictly Dance to anyone.  Our daughters have learned so much at Strictly Dance and we have all made meaningful, lasting friendships with some of the nicest kids and parents we've had the pleasure of knowing.  Thank you to Julia for fostering this wonderful environment.  We can't wait to see what this next season has in store for everyone!"

   - A parent of Strictly Dance 

 

"We’ve been with Strictly Dance from beginning, Very happy with teachers, Fair treatment for all students…. Friendly, courteous and student oriented. 

My daughter is always very happy to go to her dance classes…"

   - A Parent of Strictly Dance 

 

"Julia Mounsteven was instrumental in developing not only my daughter's ballet technique but her passion for dance as well."

   - Mother of a National Ballet School Student

 

"Ms. Mounsteven is more dedicated to the progress of her students then any other teacher I have ever trained with. It is obvious in the results her students have - in class and in performance."

   - A graduate of George Brown College Dance Program & Toronto Rock Cheerleader

 

"Being a student of Mrs. Mounsteven’s  from the age of 12 I've gained both excellence dance skills as well as essential skills for life. She has always provided a wonderful environment for students of all ages to learn and grow in. The environment that she creates is facilitated by her great passion for dance and her wonderful ability to teach. Julia has been one of the major influences in my life and dance career. She has inspired me to move forward everyday in my dance journey with a positive attitude!! I would encourage every parent that has a child in the dance community to take class with Mrs. Mounsteven  as she is devoted to the development of all children she is in contact with."

   - A graduate of George Brown College Dance Program & Toronto Rock Cheerleader

 

"Mrs. Mounsteven is a caring, loving and affectionate woman. She treats her students like her own children which allowed me to develop such an unique bond with her and to feel as if she is my second mother. Through the years and classes with Mrs. Mounsteven I have been able to grow as a dancer and as a young adult with the discipline, strength and confidence she helped me build. Strictly Dance is unlike any other school, because it isn't simply a dance school. It is an environment for people of all ages to transform and discover themselves and their aptitude."

   - Former student of Julia Mounsteven

 

"Mrs. Mounsteven offers more than just instruction to her students. Her studio is an extension of her heart and home, where students feel welcome, safe and secure. Our daughters eagerly look forward to dance, knowing that they work hard in her classes, and that they gain much more than just dance education."

   - A Strictly Dance Parent

 

"Ms. Mounsteven's ballet instruction has been fundamental in correcting the alignment of our daughter's knees and lower legs. There has been significant and measureable change in her positioning."

   - A Strictly Dance Parent

 

"Strictly Dance offers a wide variety of classes and levels of instruction, which is appealing to a family with mulitple children that want to dance, but not have their siblings always in their classes. We appreciate the diversity of choice Mrs. Mounsteven offers at her studio."

   - A Strictly Dance Parent

 

"I readily refer my friends and their children to Strictly Dance. I prefer the smaller, family oriented studio that Mrs. Mounsteven offers. She knows each one of her students, their siblings and their parents/guardians. She makes that extra effort, she goes the extra mile for her students and their families."

   - A Strictly Dance Parent