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Dear Jeff & Staff at Art of
Gymnastics & Cheer,
Although my sister was not able to stay for your
whole show "Tumbling & Dancing Through the 50's &
60's", my daughter, Reagan and I loved it.
The tumbling was impressive as expected.
Congratulations! You've made your way back
to the top. Best wishes to all of the
talented athletes you train. Thank You for
our tickets.
~Lisa Marie Kobierowski
former New England Patriots Cheerleader
Art of Gymnastics & Cheer,
I would like to comment on Saturday's performance at Cheer Tech National
Championships, not only for the kids but for the coaches. I wish I had a tape
recorder in the audience so that you could have heard what everyone was saying.
The comments were not only coming from the spectators but other coaches as
well. They were amazed at how our kids kept going when the music went out
during the one performance. They continued nailing everything they did and
most of all....people had commented on how well our students knew the routine
and that they knew the counts without counting. To me that is the biggest
reward!!!
I am honored to be a part of such a talented program. As I said, our kids were
not the only ones who received those comments, they also commented on our
coaches. I am proud of all of you!!!! I must also add that I think what
happened today was a blessing in a weird kind of way... this was a local
competition and all eyes were on us. To me,
our team's reaction to the music going out showed true professionalism!
All of our students were unbelievable at
Cheer Tech and now I am sure all the locals can agree that our academy is a very
strong, talented, professional facility with amazing kids!
Linda Wareham
Dear Dance Teams,
We arrived home last night from the Cheer Tech National
Cheerleading & Dance Championships. Our cheer team did very well (we won
2nd place!). However, on the way home all of the girls in my van could do
was to talk about your two teams! My niece is a huge fan of the musical
"Wicked!" and she was mesmerized how you were able to take the song "Defying
Gravity" and make it into a dance/acro number! And that Pirate number was
like something we had never seen. My son usually does not go with us to
cheer events, but this weekend we made a family trip out of it. He waited
all day on Sunday for that Pirate number to come back on! What a way to
end the day! Your parents should be so proud. You have an amazing
program with super talented kids! Great job. Hope to see you at
another cheer event soon.
Sincerely,
Stephanie
JE Cheer
Dear Art of Gymnastics & Cheer,
I am satisfied with the progress that Grace has been making, it is nice to see
her excel in tumbling. After the Complete Cheer & Dance Championships I
asked her if she liked competing and if it was fun. She said, “I want to do it
forever.” She is such a personality I can’t stand it. Until the day she says
it is no longer fun she will continue to do what she loves at your studio. My
hat is off to the staff, Jeff and Diane for making this all possible.
With a most sincere heart,
Sharon Tolson
Dear Art of
Gymnastics & Cheer Staff,
My daughter had her birthday party there this year! I
will never have another house party!!!!
The staff at Art of Gymnastics and Cheer
catered to my needs and made the party a
hit with myself and mainly with the
children. Fun was had by all! I will
recommend this to all my friends.
You have a top notch facility and my
daughter and friends LOVED her birthday
party!
Kimberly
Tunney
Oakcrest High School Faculty
Dear Art of Gymnastics & Cheer,
I would like to
say, I have been to many cheer
competitions and Complete Cheer & Dance
was by far my favorite. As a mother of a
first time Competition Team Member, I was
able to see my
son and the rest of the team shine
brighter than any star in the sky. Not to
mention I got to see my son do some really
amazing tumbling passes and dances that
he has only been doing for 1 year
now. These kids work so hard to remember
the routines and some have a lot to
remember, to build endurance and still
keep their grades up for school. These
kids and their coaches deserve the
recognition they received Saturday.
Not to go on about
my son but this competition helped Devin
get over his fear. Not many of you know
this but he was extremely nervous. But at
the end he learned how to change fast
for all the routines and it was a bonus
that the collegiate coaches watched
everyone and stayed around longer to check
Devin out. Because they are interested in
him and he is interested in cheering at
the collegiate level. As far as I'm
concerned, these kids and coaches show be
in every and all cheer and DANCE
competitions they can..
I also want to
personally thank Betty and Gene for a
terrific job on the props and everyone
that helped. I also want to thank the
entire staff for being great to the kids.
A special THANK YOU to the staff for
helping Devin bring out his natural
tumbling talent and coaching him. Not only
have you taught him to tumble, but you
taught him not to doubt his abilities. (
you've done that for all the kids )
I can't wait to
watch more!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh Devin's Aunt and
Uncle were there this Saturday and
completely amazed with the Competition
Team and the routines..
Way to go ART OF
GYMNASTICS & CHEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU
ROCK!!
Sincerely,
Michele Gilliam
Hello
My name is Leslie and I am a parent of an
East Coast Nitro
Cheerleader in Middletown, Delaware. I
was born and raised in the City of
Philadelphia and very heavily involved in
the arts. I went to Performing Arts High
School and The University of the Arts.
I just wanted to let you know how much me
and my family and many others there enjoyed
all of your performances. They were
incredibly choreographed and the level of
skill from all of your performers were top
notched.
Keep up the wonderful work and I hope that
there will be a time that I can
see your performances again. I have
in-laws that live in Rio Grande, NJ and we
WILL look you up when we are down there
again.
BRAVO!
Leslie E.
Diane &
Jeff,
Just wanted to send you a note to tell you how
wonderful the girls are doing in Virginia
Beach. Katrina is going to Virginia Beach
Performing Arts Academy where thanks to the
training she received at Art of Gymnastics &
Cheer, she is in the advanced ballet classes
and is also doing world dance which includes
African dance and Flamenco. She also
made her schools varsity gymnastics team and
is competing beam, vault and floor. Katrina
just won 3rd place on floor
and 2nd on vault at her last
meet. Emilie now concentrating on her
gymnastics full time, is competing at level
7. Emilie was able to go into the new
gym with enough skills, thanks to the
coaching she received at your training
academy, to keep up with the girls already
in training. We are just starting our
competition season so I will keep you posted
on her progress. Good luck with your season
we all miss you guys so so much. Thank you
for all that you did for the girls, hope to
see you soon.
Thanks
Mary Prate
Art of
Gymnastics & Cheer Staff,
I Just wanted to thank you for all your effort you have
put into teaching Carly at your gym. She enjoys
every minute she is there. If were up to her,
she would be there 5 days a week, as if three
weren't enough :o)
We both have learned so much from being with your
facility. You teach with great technique and
reassurance. With all you do at your gym and the
words you speak to each and everyone of those
kids, you have helped to make Carly who she
is......a wonderful, soft hearted, kind, well
spoken, proud, confident little girl. I must say
as a mother I feel so secure knowing that Carly
will be in a safe and clean gym three days a
week and be influenced by a great, kind hearted
staff. I look forward to all the great times to
come. Once again....Thank you all for helping
Carly be who she is........
Dear Art of Gymnastics and Cheer-
The staff and residents would like you to know what a
great show you put on for us. We really
appreciate your thoughtfulness and talent.
See you again soon!
Chapin House Assisted Living Center, NJ
Dear
Staff at Art of Gymnastics & Cheer,
I would just like to say thank you for the
excellent Halloween party you had this season.
My husband and I were pleasantly surprised to see
such a huge turn out and to actually have a
"haunted hayride" outside was amazing also!
The kids had a blast and your annual "parade of
costumes" was a lot of fun too! We can't
wait for next season's party! My daughter
loves her dance class and gymnastics class too.
We have been concerned with her weight the past
two years and we can already see her more
energetic! She is faster and stronger
now too. Thanks so much for promoting
healthy, safe, and fun activities for her.
Your academy is great!
Thanks
again,
Michelle B.
Dear Art of Gymnastics & Cheer,
Bianca and Angela have just completed recital #3.
As with recitals 1 and 2 it was a wonderful show
full of wonderful and happy students. As I pack
away their costumes I can't help but think about
the dedicated staff that worked so hard to make
these costumes came to life on recital night.
The students are anxious to do their best.
They have been shown how important it is to enjoy
what they're doing and to always strive to do
things their best.
One of the most impressive aspects of Art of
Gymnastics and Cheer is the strong camaraderie
among the students. They are always there to cheer
on each other. The older students are always ready
to longingly help the younger students.
The instructors are loving, yet firm in their
teaching. They know what each child is capable of
and strive to see that they are given their
chance.
To Jeff, Diane, and all of the staff I say
thank you. I want only the best for the girls I
know we are right on target with your studio.
Sincerely,
Janet, Bianca, and Angela
Dear Art of Gymnastics & Cheer,
I just came home from seeing "Tumbling & Dancing in Disneyland". I must
say I was absolutely astonished to see how amazing your studio and students are!
I went to my neighbor's recital at another school in the beginning of the month.
Honestly, I dreaded the thought of going to another recital (this time for my
goddaughter). We all thought "...we'll just leave after her number is
finished...". After that opening number, you could not have pulled me from my
chair! My husband was a collegiate gymnast and could not believe all of
those twists your children did all night long! I was a NCA cheerleader for
12 yrs and when I saw that Senior Co-Ed Cheer Team, I knew you had top quality
teachers in ALL facets of dance, gym and cheer! That 2 & 1/2 high pyramid
was outstanding!
That contortion number was outstanding as well! What flexibility your
students have! So graceful and elegant. I am so happy our
goddaughter is there and learning from the best teachers around!
Thanks again,
Davina Stafford
Dear Art of Gymnastics and
Cheer,
We are wrapping up our first season in your gym. We wanted to take this time to
thank you for welcoming the Fantasy All-Star Competition Cheerleaders to use
your facility. Our teams have excelled with your tumbling instruction and it is
so nice to have access to a gym whenever we need it.
We have felt so comfortable since we started there and have made many friends
with your students and staff. Our teams also had a great time participating in
your recital and we enjoyed watching all of your talented students. We are
looking forward to many more seasons with you and we hope the four walls can
hold all of our teams and yours because we keep on growing. But that's what
happens when you have a good thing going.
Cheers, From The Fantasy All-Star Coaching Staff
Dear Art of Gymnastics and Cheer,
Four
years ago, our lives stopped when without
warning, our first daughter was born with
a birth defect called Aural Atresia & Microtia.
Luckily, we learned that it was mostly cosmetic
but still worried about how others would
perceive her. The doctors could only tell us
that she could have her missing ear
reconstructed when she was 6 years old. Until
then, they said, "do all you can to increase her
self-esteem; she will be picked on because kids
are mean." We had no idea what to do to build
confidence in such a young child. As
parents, we would have done anything to protect
our little girl from the stares and whispers.
It turns out, we didn't have to do
anything except to enroll her in Art of
Gymnastics and Cheer.
Lena
has been dancing at your facility for less than
two years, yet makes herself at home there like
she has known all of you much, much longer. She
is a four year old who has learned through your
constant praise and encouragement to carry
herself as if she is twice her age. She beams
with pride not only over her own
accomplishments
but over those of the entire school. Lena
considers herself one of the gang at Art of
Gymnastics and looks up to the other dancers as
if they are her brothers and sisters. The girls
and boys at Art of Gymnastics are not at all
"mean" like the kids the doctor warned us
about. They are supportive and accepting of one
another. They are the most talented dancers,
gymnasts, and cheerleaders I have seen in this
area, yet they are always eager to learn more
and are constantly practicing to become even
better.
Your
staff displays leadership while inviting
children of all levels to love the world of
dance. Lena may never be a prima ballerina, but
your teachers make her feel as though she already
is. She may or may not ever win a first place
trophy, but feels as though she already has the
tons of trophies on display at the gym.
We'd
like to say thank you Art of Gymnastics and
Cheer for caring about even the tiniest dancers
in their very first role as students. We
especially appreciate the confidence you've
given to Lena. It is no wonder that we cannot
tear her away from your school even after she
completes her classes each week. "Can't I stay
and watch the big girls?" is music to our ears.
We're so happy Lena has found something that she
truly loves. Thanks to your staff and students,
Lena doesn't ever think of herself as a little
girl with a birth defect. Instead she often
refers to herself as a dancer, a gymnast, or a
cheerleader. For that, we could never thank you
enough.
Dear Art of Gymnastics &
Cheer,
I have to tell you one more time what a great job you
did with our very talented kids for the
competition this weekend. Great, great
job!!!!
Thanks Again,
Nancy (Sara & Rebecca's
grand mom)
Dear Art of Gymnastics & Cheer Staff,
I would like to commend you on a wonderful
recital. We had 18 family members in attendance
and they all LOVED every moment of it. I can't
tell you how pleased I was with EVERYTHING.
I'd also like you to know how wonderful I think
the staff is. Miss Amanda is a VERY special
person and we all appreciate her patience. Every
teacher that I have met, although they have not
had direct contact with us, is always smiling
and very friendly. I am grateful to be able to
have enrolled Gabby in such an awesome school.
Finally, the surprise we received! Your
invitation for Gabby to be on the competition
pre-team blew all of us away. I am honored to
have such a school want to teach my daughter how
to be a STAR!!!! I look forward to seeing you
all when we start her on the pre-team and at
many more exciting recitals and hopefully
competitions. Please keep me informed of
anything I can do to help.
Thank
you again,
Heather & Chance Grey & Family
Dear staff and
students at the Art of Gymnastics and Cheer,
As our three daughters wrap up their first
complete year with your studio, we cannot tell
you how grateful we are for all they have
accomplished. My oldest daughter, Giana, has
excelled since she walked through your doors.
Her self esteem has never been this high-
ever. We really regret leaving your old
studio 7 years ago. Our middle daughter,
Ciara, has also achieved so much including new
friends, confidence and style. She loves it!
And of course, our baby girl, Carina. Wow,
does she love coming to your studio! What
other 4 year old can spend 3 evenings a week
at a studio and ask for more? She will
flourish with the guidance and dedication of
your staff. We look forward to many more
years at your studio--we can't wait to see
what they accomplish next!
Thank you for your
studio's professionalism, schedule
flexibility, dedication and allowing the kids
to have fun while they learn.
Dear friends at Art of Gymnastic and Cheer,
I have seen other professional training for young people and have
never seen as much fun or heard as much laughter
as I have at Art of Gymnastics and Cheer. It is
not easy to get so many kids to work their hearts
out for you and everyone of those kids work hard
for you because they feel that you care about
them, you celebrate their successes, and work with
them to master that new trick or routine. I am
very impressed with your expert coaching and
sensitive handling of the young athletes at your
facility. The excitement and enthusiasm that you
exude in every class is contagious. The kids are
excited because they can see their own progress.
The parents can see the progress too. You garner
trust from the kids and the parents and that
speaks to your concern for safety and
professionalism. I am glad my daughter has a
chance to be a part of it all.
Thank you
Sharon Fruchtman-Laffey
Dear
Gymnastics & Dance Instructors,
The
staff at ACDA would like to congratulate your
Dance Ensemble, "The 4 Elements", on their
outstanding performance at our National
Championships this past month. The routine they
performed was truly outstanding; we know that a
lot of hard work, determination and discipline
went into their routine.
We
are proud to award your team from The Art of
Gymnastics & Cheer, with a check in the amount of
$500.00 for having the highest score in the dance
ensemble division and on being named our 2006
Dance Ensemble Grand National Champion!
Congratulations,
The
Staff of ACDA
Dear Staff,
We just wanted to say thank you so much
for a great experience and a wonderful day at
competition today. Kalie really had a blast doing
the different routines in the competition. She is
looking forward to the next competition a great
deal. I am also looking forward to it. You and
your entire crew do a fabulous job every day with
these students. You make it fun and exciting as
well as teaching them new things each time they
are there.
Thank you again for all that you do for my
daughters. They absolutely love it.
Barbara, Kalie and Stephanie Roach
Dear
Staff and friends at Art of Gymnastics & Cheer,
We would like to thank you for your kindness
and your generous donation to "A Gift From Gia".
Thanks to the compassion of people such as your
selves, we were able to deliver well over 1,000
gifts to Cooper Hospital.
Our biggest thank you is for remembering us,
and Gia.
With Love,
Vincent, Beth, Mia and the Gia Chiarella foundation
Dear
Art of Gymnastics & Cheer Staff,
Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful
party for Bethany's 6th birthday. We never had
so many children in attendance at a party. Yet,
it was one of the most organized and active
events we have ever had. The kids were kept
busy and entertained, with each one receiving
individualized attention. More than once the
children were heard to exclaim "This is fun!"
They all had smiles on their faces. Parents
also complimented the overall quality of the
party and how involved their children were.
Needless to say, a good time was had by all!
So thank you once again for all of your time
and effort in providing a wonderful celebration
for Bethany's birthday. It was definitely enjoyed
by all!
Sincerely,
Diane Castellucci, Bethany, and family.
Art
of Gymnastics & Cheer,
"Thank you" is a little phrase, but still, it's
meant to show your kindness is appreciated more
than you could know. We at the Loyalton think
you put on a fantastic show for us. Thank you
for volunteering your time to perform for our
residents. The dancers put smiles on all of
our resident's faces.
Sincerely,
The residents and staff of the Loyalton of Cape
May
Dear Diane,
I am just writing to let you know how much the
gymnastics facility means to Morgan. She has
done very well there and has gained much confidence,
maturity and stage presence being enrolled in
your gymnastics, cheer and dance programs. She
has utilized her talents by being selected in
numerous events. She has won the talent portion
in area pageants, she was selected as a tumbling
munchkin in the Wizard of Oz, she was selected
as a "flipper" for her local cheer team. She
will represent your gymnastics facility in two
weeks at the Gia Chiarella Cheerleading Tournament.
She could not be more proud to have your uniform
on! She recently won the Regional Title of "Junior
Miss Ticket To Broadway". We are all so proud
of her! Thanks for all you have done for my
daughter. By the way, the new equipment is awesome!
-Joyce
USAG Safety Certified Volunteer Coach
Dear
Art of Gymnastics & Cheer Staff,
Both of my children have attended (over the
years), Art of Gymnastics and Cheer. My son
Nick's experience was exceptional in the fact
that school was never his thing. He had no self-confidence
because he didn't succeed in school. However,
he grew as a person as well as a gymnast under
the expert direction and care of the staff at
Art of Gymnastics and Cheer. I believe his experiences
and lessons he learned at the gym allowed him
to excel at other aspects of his life. As he
competed throughout the years and continually
dominated his category of competition, his self-esteem
and his drive to achieve lifted him to amazing
planes in the gymnastics world as well as in
his academic career. Along with back tucks and
full twists he learned time-management and lessons
in life.
My daughter's experience has been just as rewarding,
but on a different level. She already excels
at her academics, but after a hiatus from dance
due to injury, she knew it would be hard to
get back to the point she was before. The staff
at Art of Gymnastics and Cheer worked with her
and has since brought her back to, if not beyond,
her expectations in the field of dance. She
feels more fulfilled and is truly happier to
now have dance back in her life, and I truly
feel that this transition might not have as
successful if it did not take place at Art Of
Gymnastics And Cheer.
Sincerely,
Michelle Pizza
Dear
Diane,
As Mia is preparing to travel to Florida to
compete with the Wildwood Catholic varsity cheerleaders,
I can't help but think back to the countless
other competitions we've experienced. I'd just
like to say that aside from turning her into
one of the most outstanding tumblers in our
area, you more importantly gave her the ability
to get on that stage and perform with absolute
confidence. She also excels in good teammanship
and sportsmanship, which is something she sadly
may never have learned had it not been for the
time spent in your gym, under the direction
of your fabulous staff. This past week she came
home astounded by your brand new competitive
cheerleading spring floor!
Mia is looking forward to this competition,
as she always has, with no apprehension whatsoever,
just the sheer excitement of getting back up
on that stage, and doing what she does best.
I am proud to say that you've played a huge
part in turning her into the mature young woman
that she is today, and for that, I will always
be immensely grateful. It is not just my Mia,
but so many of the students who have come through
your doors are truly "shining stars". It must
be a wonderful feeling to impact so many young
lives! We love you.....
Vincent, Beth, Mia, and always, Gia
Dear
Diane & Staff,
Just a note to let you know what a wonderful
program I think you have. My daughter absolutely
loves coming to the gym. She is so positive
and I can see that her self-esteem has improved
drastically. I have found your staff/coaches
extremely competent and wonderful with the kids.
Keep up the great work!
Sincerely,
Kathy Bakley
Medical Assistant
Dear
Diane,
I am writing just to say how much I enjoyed
your facility. I loved attending classes at
your wonderful gymnastics, cheer and dance school.
The coaches are amazing! They taught me self-esteem,
patience, agility, coordination, strength, social
skills and the ability to balance academics
and extra curricular activities. What I learned
over the years at your facility has played a
huge part in what I do today. Thank you for
all that you have done for me! Please continue
the great work you do with all of your students!
I wish you and Art of Gymnastics & Cheer continued
success in the future.
Kimberly Langstaff
Royal Caribbean International Dancer
Dear
Art of Gymnastics and Cheer Staff,
We are students attending the Art of Gymnastics
& Cheer. We just want to say we enjoy this facility.
We have found it to build up our confidence
and physical strength. We have also learned
to balance all of our academics and extra curricular
activities. This facility makes us stronger
as Varsity Cheerleaders and also as accomplished
gymnasts. Thank you for all of your work, patience
and time that you put into your students. We
wish you and your staff much success to come.
Four Time Top 5 Overall National Cheerleading
Champions from Wildwood Catholic High School
Dear
Diane,
I am writing to say how much I enjoy your facility.
Not only have my two daughters become accomplished
gymnasts, they have also learned valuable life
skills. As the coach of the Wildwood Catholic
cheerleaders, I have encouraged the team to
develop their tumbling skills at your gym. Your
instructors are friendly, patient & encouraging
to all students at all levels of ability. Keep
up the great work!
Mary T. Vey
Wildwood Catholic Cheer Coach
Dear
Teachers, Coaches, and Diane,
I am writing to thank you for such a wonderful
experience at the Art of Gymnastics and Cheer's
facility. Years have come and gone since attending
but the effects of what I was taught by such
credible and caring individuals has been long
lasting. I am currently highly involved with
running and swimming, and I have found many
of the skills that I learned during my time
there have contributed to my current success
(i.e. flexibility and stamina, but most importantly
perseverance and determination). I thank your
staff and know that if your students walk away
with half of what I gained from my experience,
than as mentors, you have clearly done your
job.
Best Wishes,
Sean Duncan (College Student)
Dear
Diane,
Art of Gymnastics and Cheer has been a keystone
in my life. I have been dancing since the age
of 2, but due to an injury at the age of 11,
I could not dance for 5 years. I am now 16 years
of age and back in dance for the first time,
in a long time. The staff at Art of Gymnastics
and Cheer has become like a family to me as
they worked with me, diligently, to get me "back
in the groove." I've never been happier, now
that I have dance back in my life, I feel complete
and it brought a whole new facet of change to
my "ever-so-busy" life. I've learned time management
and how to juggle all my school, church, community
and dance things together. I learn not only
skills in dance, but also skills in life. I
am also a competitor in pageantry and they have
been so gracious as to help sponsor me in the
past and even help me with talent routines.
Everyone there is truly a blessing in my life,
and I will always have with me the things I
experience at Art of Gymnastics and Cheer.
With much love and gratitude,
Alexandra R. Pizza
Art
of Gymnastics and Cheer
1054 ROUTE 47 SOUTH
RIO GRANDE, NEW JERSEY
Phone: (609) 886-7200
Fax: (609) 522-8098
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