Reviews

“I love your ballet classes. I love that although we take things easy, you care about beautiful placement and technique, you do not dumb down the dance concepts - but really teach them so well, and that you share gorgeous music. You are so pleasant, and project your understanding that all these things very much matter to a 'mature' adult class. I love that you ensure that we DANCE.  Thank you.” — Laura in Ontario

“I am so grateful to you for igniting my love of ballet from long ago.” — Caroline in British Columbia

“Annemarie pitches the class to our interests and circumstances: fresh exercises every term, background of featured ballets, adapted choreography. Not “dumbed down for seniors”, rather “enhanced for seniors”. — Anne in Ontario

“After taking Annemarie's private session, I feel connected to my whole body, more mindful of my movements and graceful for the very first time! Annemarie is an exceptionally qualified teacher who encourages creativity and helps foster self-expression.” — from Leanne in Ontario

“Our in-person private session last week was very useful for me! The focused corrections I received after having worked remotely on zoom for so long were exactly what I was hoping to get. Your explanations on alignment and use of muscles were so important in guiding my attempts at improving my movements! Thank you Annemarie!” — from Oi in Ontario

“What a very special time I had this past week. 🥰(Silver Swans Summer Session 2023) You make everyone feel so welcome and accepted. You create a learning atmosphere that is so positive and inspiring. Thank you so much!💜 Also, I can’t get over what a fantastic group of people always show up in your classes and workshops. Such nice people and so interesting too. What a treat. I could go on.. my only regret is that I didn’t take any photos. I was so involved in what we were doing that it didn’t occur to me. C’est la vie. It’s good to live in the moment.” — Lori in Ontario

“Dear dear Annemarie. Thank you again for our week of dance. What an experience. You put together a thoughtful inspiring program for us. There were so many beautiful touches and moments of joy. I was very moved by Kevin’s music and of course by your gentle joyful instruction. As well, we dancers got to know each other better. Wow!” — Megan in Ontario

“Thank you so much for inviting me to be a swan and making me feel so welcomed. What an amazing, challenging and creative experience! I still feel a little lingering bliss from the whole time we spent together.” — Nancy in Ontario

“I continue to take online Silver Swans with Annemarie not only for its ready convenience, but to refresh my mind, body, and soul with the clear instruction from dynamic Annemarie. The ability to have class online is very accommodating when it is difficult to attend in-person classes .” — Cheryl in Ontario

“I continue to return to online Silver Swans because I love that adapted choreography allows me the opportunity to learn parts of beloved classics and the delight of connecting to new ballets and new ways of moving.” — Sheila in Alberta

“I love ballet and started online classes during COVID for fitness purposes and for something to do. I keep coming back each term because Annemarie is such an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher. I really enjoy dancing and the discipline of ballet. As well, I’m developing a greater appreciation of the ballets that I am seeing on stage.” — Janet in Ontario

“A weekly ballet class takes me back to my girlhood. Watching Annemarie demonstrate the moves makes me feel graceful and expressive too. She’s the best ballet teacher I have ever had. I love the way she works in moves during barre work that later appear on the open floor.” — Karen in New Brunswick

“I look forward to our ballet class each week. The dance and music transports me out of my daily routine and into the realm of art and joyfulness as I learn new positions and focus on the beauty of ballet. Annemarie’s energy and enthusiasm and love of ballet are contagious! Weekly ballet has helped my post-surgery rehabilitation and improved my balance and posture.”

— Carol in Ontario