I am delighted to submit this letter to Smoother than Smooth as a testimonial about my participation in Hand Dancing.
In January 2008, I read an advertisement in our local newspaper here in Fredericksburg about Hand Dancing classes. At that time, the classes were being conducted in a small coffee shop in town. Out of curiosity, I went to the coffee shop one Saturday and observed the dancing by Intermediate students. From the moment I walked into the shop, heard the music and saw the instruction, I knew this was something I wanted to participate in. My new adventure took off with my signing up for the next Beginner classes.
My instructors, Kevin Tisdale and Dana Martin, always made the dance lessons enjoyable and they helped wherever someone had difficulty. Whenever we have mastered learning a particular dance step, our instructors are complimentary and happy to see us succeed; their encouragement is so appreciated by everyone because all are so eager to learn. I completed the Beginner classes, then the Intermediate classes, and continue attending the Intermediate Workshops.
I love the graceful and stylish moves of Hand Dancing. Any of the dancing events I have attended with other graduates and followers of the dance have also been enjoyable and fun. Our class field trip and graduation events were two highlights for me; I loved being a part of it all!
I truly wish to express my appreciation to Kevin and Dana, for their encouragement and direction in my learning process … and I want to continue learning and becoming more skilled. I also want to mention my classmates; we have developed wonderful friendships, enjoy the dance and each other’s progress.
Sincerely … but with a SMOOTH step,
Carrol Brown
