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“My daughter Maddy danced at Revels Performing Arts Center for six months before her untimely passing just before her first dance recital. The unyielding and heartfelt support that Becky and the rest of the RPAC family showed not only at the time of her passing, but in the years since then has been nothing short of amazing. They honor her in a hundred different ways every single day, and their part in keeping her memory alive warms our hearts in immeasurable ways. The same support and love for folks going through tough times is shown in so many creative and substantive ways. RPAC is anchored so strongly to their members… showing by example what it means to be tethered to people and the community they live in. RPAC’s leadership truly exemplifies what it means to be professional, heartfelt, and the encouragement they give their students and their families to succeed is completely unmatched because they give each and every one of them the opportunity to express themselves artistically, and purely for the joy of it! The dance studio, the recitals, and the staff are all world-class and provide the dancers a place to explore and pursue their dreams. In a world where creativity and joy are sometimes sidelined in favor of awards or accolades, RPAC is a place where kids can come to grow, love, and be always dancing. If I had a thousand Maddies, I’d send them all to RPAC!” Forever a fan of RPAC, Vanessa Streavel
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“During the pandemic, I have had time to reflect on the past 10 years. As I watch Claire start her senior year and begin to prepare for her college adventure, I am reminded of all the people who have influenced and helped to mold her into the wonderful young adult she has become. Ten years ago, we started a new journey into the competitive world of dance. I am reminded of the times that so many teachers and parents lifted my girls up and made them feel as if they were special. At RPAC, we became a family. All of us, together, encouraged each other. We ate meals together, shared stories, celebrated accomplishments, and helped each other through sorrow. We even vacationed together. At one of our first competitions, I was the mom of a five-year-old and a seven-year-old. One of the other moms, without being asked, immediately stepped in and told me not to worry, that she would help me change my girls during the intermissions, because she knew how hard it would be for me. That moment changed my life. Here was a person I really didn’t even know that well, who despite having a child who might be competing against mine, knew, that if we weren’t a team, we’d never make it. It wasn’t just the moms, though, my husband has made lifelong friendships with the dads on the team. These macho guys – who love to fish and hunt, never failed to build a prop, drive a truck, or high five each of the girls as they finished a performance. When an RPAC child performed, whether in a solo or a team routine, the auditorium was filled with applause and cheers from their fellow dancers and families. The funny thing is, as I try to remember which trophies the girls won, I’m at a loss, but I am still blessed by the memories and lifelong friendships I made throughout their time at RPAC. I am so happy that during this journey my children learned, the hard way, that if they wanted to be on the front row, they had to practice like they belonged on the front row, that the joy they felt when a friend won could be just as powerful as if they had won themselves, and that good people will be there for them through thick and thin. It’s the relationships that last, not the ribbons. It is unbelievable to me that this day has come, but I realized that although the days are long, the years are short. Enjoy the people and experiences you will be blessed with at RPAC, as we truly were.” – Jan Teague
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“Sometimes you don’t know a lucky day for what it is until a lot of time has passed. 12 years ago, desperately looking for something that would help my insomniac 2-year old actually sleep through the night, I drove past this cute new little dance studio and thought, let’s try that! One quick call later, and I had enrolled my daughter in classes at Revelution Performing Arts Center. She loved her little ballet and tap class, and watching her get on stage for that first recital is a precious memory.
That one dance class quickly morphed into 3, then 4, and then a whole week of dancing, as our daughter joined the competition team and quickly grew to love her time at the studio. And honestly, we loved it, too. The other parents waiting for class to end or a competition to begin soon became good friends on whom we leaned, and the phenomenal teaching staff became patient and encouraging mentors to our child. While I learned how to create stage-worthy hair and makeup, she learned the far more important lessons of the value of teamwork, a growth mindset, and both how to lose and to win with grace.
By far the hardest day of our time at RPAC was the day of her last recital. My daughter’s passions had turned elsewhere, and through tears and hugs we had to accept that it was time to move on. But the skills she learned while at RPAC–physical, emotional and mental–have benefited her every day since then. That day 12 years ago was indeed lucky, and I am forever grateful to RPAC for all that they gave us while we were there.” – Lisa Meyer
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“State of the Art Dance Studio. Professional teachers who are talented dancers themselves. So many wonderful programs!” – Patricia Greenway Myers
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“Wonderful dance instructors. We drive from Baytown to Deer Park. It’s worth every mile.” – Teresa Strayhorn Smith
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“Great atmosphere for the kids with excellent dance instruction! My daughter has grown tremendously as a dancer under their guidance and instruction. Staff is nurturing and everyone looks out for each other’s children. Best dance family EVER!” – Melanie Rose
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