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In Their Words

Testimonials

For more than two decades, principals, partners, and students have seen what classical ballet does for IMAGINE...'s children.

Schools

School Principals & Directors

“Your presence, enthusiasm and experience added a dimension to the student’s experience which I am sure they will long remember.”
Oscar Scherer Principal, Blue Mountain Middle School, Hendrick Hudson School District Read the letter →
“Mrs. Johnson and company literally transformed our students' raw talent into sheer splendor within the short time she worked with them (15 weeks). Her work enhanced their self-esteem, promoted self-discipline and filled them with pride.”
Gina Thorsen Associate Director, Arts Partners Read the letter →
“The instructions given by Miss Victoria and Miss Mary have caused our pieces to improve immeasurably. Here's hoping we can do this again next year.”
Curtis Holland Principal, Lisbon Elementary School, Dallas ISD Read the letter →
“It is one of the most sought after classes we offer. We consider it a privilege to work with this organization.”
Courtney Thomas Principal, Cochran Elementary, Dallas ISD Read the letter →

Community

Professional Organizations

“I strongly believe that we need more organizations like Imagine the Impossible who are committed to developing and fostering confidence, along with excellence in our young people today. 'It takes a village to raise a child' and Imagine the Impossible is playing a major role in cultivating and nurturing the children they serve.”
Angela Peters Community Outreach Specialist, Dallas County Youth Development Programs Read the letter →
“This initiative utilizes the media of dance to teach discipline and cooperation and to build self-esteem for female inmates. This is a rehabilitative concept that brings the artists of the community together with the inmate population with positive results for both.”
Bridgit Gladwin Superintendent, Taconic Correctional Facility Read the letter →
“It is my pleasure to nominate Mary Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of Imagine the Impossible for the Coming Up Taller Award 2008. It is amazing to watch this precious group of children, who would otherwise never have an opportunity to learn classic ballet, perform their dances. The children are clearly sparkling with new self esteem and demonstrating the self-control necessary for ballet. These skills and dreams will enhance their performance in school and in all areas of their lives. Imagine the Impossible is well deserving of the Coming Up Taller Award 2008.”
Wanda R. Brice CEO, The Women's Museum Read the letter →

Students

Listen to former IMAGINE... student and current IMAGINE... instructor Lucero Sanchez explain how IMAGINE... changed her life.

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