Parents' Comments on Performances

Congrats on another fabulous performance!!!! You are incredible!!! You never cease to amaze me with how much you care and give of yourself, and it is reflected in the girls and the performance!!


You are an amazing director, choreographer, producer, etc., etc. We all were amazed at the calibre of the entire performance. Start to finish. It was hands down the best dance production we've seen.


It just keeps getting better and better :) Last night's show rocked.


As this was our first year with Grooves I can't tell you how truly fantastic the show was for all of us including both sets of grandparents who traveled here for this wonderful event. What you do with the girls is truly unique and we are so lucky to have you in our community!!! I can't say enough about how impressed I am with you and all you did. So thank you, thank you, thank you.


Another great, fun, exciting performance - my 89-year-old mother said this was the best one yet!


Congratulations on a FABULOUS show...but we could not expect any less knowing the heartfelt energy you give our kids each and every week.


I have to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the memory you gave me last night. I was a little nervous to be on stage (in a Mother-Daughter dance), but dancing with my daughters was incredible! Being able to perform with [them] and share this experience with them was a wonderful gift. Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating this wonderful dance program and for putting all the extra time and effort to create these performances!


Kudos to you and the Grooves cast for another AMAZING show!!!! It was absolutely spectacular, as always.


Last night was wonderful. We all enjoyed it so much. It was one of our favorite evenings since we moved to [town] almost three years ago. The whole event had a wonderful sense of commumity. Thank you for all you do for the girls and all the hard work I'm sure you put in to make the erformance happen. [My daughter] is walking on Cloud 9 today, so proud of herself.


Big standing "O" for another great night with Grooves - thanks for all your hard work with these very happy kids.


It was a great performance - it really is so enjoyable - so much fun to watch, even those dances your kid isn't in - everyone agrees!


"Oh, what a night!".....I hope you were able to take a step back and enjoy the fruits of your labor - the girls were shiny with pride and enthusiasm! What a joy to watch! Thanks again for a terrific season and a magical night, and for being such a positive influence for my (and all of the) girls!


Thank you once again for a wonderful evening. [My daughter's] teachers came and they were absolutely amazed by your wonderful creativity. I must say, you never cease to amaze us ALL...even the "seasoned veterans." Thank you for all you do.


Once again, many thanks for an indeed outstanding performance. I don't know how you manage to make each and every single show so different from the last, and yet so magical! This happened to be our 4th show and we enjoyed every single bit of it!


We had so much fun at the performance!!!!!!!! You did an absolutely outstanding job with all the girls and everybody had so much fun. Thank you so much.


Pam, the performance was wonderful. YOU ARE FABULOUS!!! I personally don't know how you do it on a professional level with all of your wonderful creative ideas session after session. Please know how much we admire your patience, compassion and understanding of our girls....it is not surface with you...you look into their eyes and you see their spark and feed their hearts with your supportive wonderful, creative self. Once again, thank you for a wonderful performance. Please know that no one else can/could do this as well as you. [Our duaghter's] Teacher Assistant used to dance and is longing to get back to it since she saw the performance.


Once again - a great performance - you never cease to turn out the most enjoyable, fun shows to watch! Congrats!


I just wanted to thank you for that spectacular show. You really are amazing. The girls had such a great time. The audience was thrilled. The Daddy-Daughter dance was so sweet. Just an all-around wonderful experience. Thank you.


I appreciate the fact that there is a real mix of music. They all looked to be having a blast up on stage and I think the fact that they are performing at a young age AND having so much fun will do a lot for their confidence level.


As always - amazing job! It was all so terrific - but the highlight was the Father/Daughter Dance which truly brought tears to my eyes - it was so special! Thank you for being so wonderful for the girls! [My daughter] will have some great groovy memories!


I love seeing the girls having so much fun at Grooves--both in rehearsal and at the performance. I'm continually amazed at your ability to inspire them, which is the obvious reason that an entire group of 70+ girls listens to you so attentively when they're together on stage! Watching you direct them during the dress rehearsal was an amazing event. Thanks for the fun and for helping all of us Dads look good on the dance floor -- we openly discussed that we would have been lost without your direction.


I [also] want to congratulate you on the FABULOUS performance. The entertainment was terrific, and the Daddy-Daughter dance gave us a memory that we will always treasure.


I cannot say thank you enough for such a beautiful show on Saturday night. It so fun to watch - [my daughters] seemed to float out of the high school after the performance. The self-esteem boost that the event gave [my younger daughter] was amazing. I was so happy to see her shine. They both felt such a sense of accomplishment afterwards and were so proud. Kudos to you for such an amazing program.


The show was fabulous, as always. Thank you for everything you do! You bring out the magic in every single one of the girls!


Thank you for the wonderful performance! It was fantastic. All your "Grooves Girls" did a terrific job, the choreography was adorable, and the Daddy-Daughter culminating event a true gift!


Another great, fun, wonderful show, Pam - we love you!!


Congrats on another awesome production!! You make it look so easy!! [My daughter] had a fabulous time!


Pam - what can I say? It was a truly wonderful evening. Thanks for putting your heart and soul into the entire year and the final performance. You have touched the lives of each of our children and for that they are better people.


What a great performance last night! It was amazing how you could coordinate all those girls with so many different dances. [My daughter] had so much fun and it showed on stage. She was so high on theatre when we got home, I didn't think she would sleep. She keeps wanting me to watch her do the routines in the kitchen today! Thanks so much for teaching her about dance and being on stage. It was great to see her so enthusiastic! You did a fantastic job!


Thank you for an amazing performance - again! Not only was it clearly so fun for the girls, but it was great to watch. You have an amazing program.


The performance was wonderful, as usual. It's great to see how the girls get more and more confident each year. You do such a terrific job with them!


We had a ball at the performance. The shows keep getting better and better! Thanks for doing such a wonderful job.


I can't tell you enough how impressed I was with the performance. All your hard work and dedication shone so brightly that night. Tears came to my eyes. I can't thank you enough for what you have done for [my daughter]. We both look forward to the next session.


Thank you again for an absolutely wonderful experience for [our daughter] and our family. We thoroughly enjoyed the program on Saturday night. Everything was just right...all because of your creativity, planning and hard work.


We are all still reeling from the girls' fantastic performance last night. A great time was had by all; it was so nice to see so many poised, confident and happy girls on stage! ...and all without ridiculously expensive costumes and props - the girls looked - well - like girls having fun! Hats off to you for keeping the message simple - be yourself and have a blast!


Can't tell you how elated the girls were before and after this last performance, and how many warm and wonderful comments I've heard from everyone about the performance! You should be very happy and proud of the work that you've been doing - just keeps getting better and better. Next time, put me in charge of the Kleenex - I couldn't have been the only one shedding a few tears of emotion. Thanks for everything!


Awesome job on Saturday night! Thank you for creating such a beautiful place for [my daughter] to grow, express herself and, most importantly, have FUN!! [My huband] and I feel very fortunate to have found you for [our daughter]. The energy and love you put into each and every girl is so evident - especially when they are onstage. (Your organizational skills never cease to amaze me, too!)


I want to applaud you on an outstanding job last night. Every single performer was smiling as well as every audience member. It was truly FUN for all involved thanks to your hard work and organization. We look forward to many more Grooves performances!


Again, I want to tell you how much I enjoyed the show on Saturday night. [My husband] and I are used to the usual 3-hour [dance] recital where we see our child 2 or 3 times. I was not sure what to expect on Saturday night but was so pleased with how much fun the girls had onstage. The cast party on Sunday was so nice. You really go above and beyond and I know I, for one, truly appreciate that.


Thanks so much for all your hard work and perseverance. I'm sure these last few weeks have been challenging, but hopefully knowing the joy you bring these girls (especially my daughter) makes it all worthwhile.


Well, all I can say is WOW!!! What a great job you did last night! The girls all loved it and the audience did, too! The show was a great success! My cheeks still hurt from smiling so much.


A huge THANK YOU to you for all that you do with these girls! I love the fact that they all look like they're having a great time performing! Each dance was so well done and creative. Your hard work with them paid off once again!


You are a marvel of organization, cheerfulness, and a unique combination of calm and energy at the same time. Friday night was so well put together and ran so smoothly, especially considering the sheer number of young girls you were dealing with. My daughter had a blast. GREAT JOB!


After the performance, my father-in-law just stood, shaking his head, saying, "This was NOTHING like my daughters' dance recitals from years ago. I used to sit in this auditorium and watch every girl in the world perform just to see mine dance for about 5 minutes in one number. These girls really looked like they were having a great time. This was great!!!" He had a ball!! My boys, ages 13, 14 and 23 all LOVED the performance. They were entertained they laughed and clapped. We all had an awesome time. It really is a performance for everyone to enjoy, not just for moms, dads and grandparents. It was fabulous and my daughter and I are looking forward to the next one.


I wanted to thank you for the terrific opportunity that you gave [my daughter] and the other girls. The performance last week was so much fun. Your enthusiasm and your ability to create an atmosphere that supports so many children's uniqueness are incredible. [My daughter] loved every minute of dance classes and the performance. I think the most special part of your Grooves dance studio is that you embrace so many different types of children and in the end they all feel so good about what they have accomplished. The performance felt just right... not too over the top, but enough so that the girls felt that they were a part of a production. Thank you for teaching our children teamwork, community, and a sense of dancing and music that is rarely taught in mainstream dance. Your dance teaches kids about how to move their bodies even if their bodies come in different shapes and sizes:) P.S. The best part of the evening for me was having the opportunity to dance with [my daughter]. I loved it!!!!




Parents' General Comments

You have achieved something great. Something that is truly fun for so many girls who aren't into ballet! You can be any shape or size and be good at Grooves. Thank you!


We are so glad that [our daughter] has continued with you over the past years- you are providing the girls with self confidence, and a sense of self-expression and a love for all genres of music that will help them so much in the future!! Thank you so much for everything!!!! I think in [our] town, you should be on the front page with all the wonderful gifts you are giving these girls!!!


You have developed such a wonderful outlet for these kids and only you could do this so well!!!


YOU ARE FABULOUS!!!!!! Thank you again for sharing your love of dance and music with [our daughter]. [We] are very grateful.


Thanks again for all that you do. [Our daughter] loves to dance and is not afraid or intimidated by being onstage because of what you have taught her. She has had several oral presentations at school and has done very well on all of them. We attribute this to her experience with you at Grooves. Thanks!!!


I want to thank you for the wonderful experience that you have provided for [my daughters]. They look forward to going to Grooves each week so much! You have given them a lot of confidence in themselves that has an effect on everything else they do!


Thanks for EVERYTHING. Your program is pricelss to these girls and their self esteem.


[My daughter] is having so much fun! Thank you - you do a superb job making it fun.


Thanks again for a season of fun and friendship. Some good values were reinforced these last few months, and we appreciate it. It takes a village!


Thanks so much for all of your hard work and continued terrific attitude... what fun for the girls!


Thanks for everything; you really do a nice job. The whole experience has been so wonderful for [my daughter] and you work so hard to create a very professional, well-run studio.


[My daughter's] favorite after school activity is to head up to her room to choreograph dances (she even writes down the moves!). You are such an inspiration for her!!


Another wonderful session at Grooves...thank you...you should be quite proud of your program and all you do for the girls!


The Jazz Dance Workshop Pam England-Morgan directed at Sowams School was a huge hit with both students and parents alike. It was a great introduction to the world of theatrical dance performance. My second grade daughter loved the moves, costume items and music. It was a very unique and educational approach to dance, presented in a fun and inspiring way.


My daughter LOVES your [Grooves On the Move] class. After having 3 boys and trying to talk my ONLY daughter into dance class (since just about the day she was born), she is finally interested in it (thanks to you) and I want to support it. Thank you for being sooo positive and for keeping this interesting for her. She really enjoys your class.


My daughter is definitely going to do Grooves again next session. She is loving it! She got her highest score ever on her [gymnastics] floor routine on Saturday and I credit Grooves! It has really helped her loosen up a bit. Thanks!



Student Performers' Comments

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this year and dancing with you and all the other Grooves members. I can't wait until next session and I also can't believe that I have been doing Grooves for 3 years (since the beginning). I also want to thank you for teaching me because I have learned a lot in these three years and, without me even knowing it, I use what you teach us in all different things. You don't just teach us dance but you teach us all to get along and to have fun doing what we're good at and do it with your friends so that it is even more fun especially when we're all doing it with YOU! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE!!


I have always had such a wonderful time danving at Grooves. I have developed a more open musicl taste! I didn't like dancing until I met you, and started dancing at grooves. Now I absolutely adore dancing! Thank you so much for opeing that door for me!


Thank you for teaching me new and exciting dance steps. You are a great dance teacher. I have such a fun time at Grooves.


Thanks for being the best teacher!!


You are the best dance teacher in the world! Loved practicing with you.


I was always excited to learn a new dance at your class. It was so much fun!


Thank you so much for being such a great dance teacher! I had so much fun!


Thank you for teaching me all those dances. You are so cool. I'm looking forward to seeing you next year.


I loved being a part of Grooves!




Teachers' Comments

Pam England-Morgan is an energetic, highly dedicated, and reliable professional. Her expertise in the area of dance and theater is clearly apparent in her instruction. During the past four years we have had the opportunity to work with Pam in dance and theatrical productions. She has worked successfully with children of varying ages and abilities. Her passion for what she does is a great inspiration for both the students and adults that she works with. Pam continually displays incredible patience, sensitivity and confidence in all of the children involved in her productions. It has been our great pleasure to work with Pam and wish her much success in her future endeavors.
-- Eleanor Michaud, Music Teacher;
-- Carroll Garland, Enrichment Specialist;
-- Amy Gusetti, Art Teacher, Barrington, RI




Birthday Party Comments

My (older) niece and nephew were in awe of you! You are fun to watch, so fluid and energetic. My nephew has taken a bunch of dance classes and he said you are so much more talented than those he has worked with. As for Emily (the birthday girl) and Amanda (her sister) ~ they had a blast and every time one of those songs comes on they are doing the moves (even in their car seats :) Thanks so much for the great time.


I can't tell you how much fun [my daughter] and I had at her party - she was SO excited to have been able to practice "We're All in This Together". I am incredibly grateful to you for having put together that routine especially for her and I know she will never forget it.


Just wanted to say thanks again for [my daughter's] birthday party. The girls were all buzzing about it at school today. Your usual magnetic personality was aglow.




Dancing Divas' Comments

Class was excellent last night - we had so much fun! I went home and practiced!!


Thank you Pam - this was so much fun -- I can't wait for the next class to begin !!


It was a blast and I'm looking forward to our next session.


Just wanted to let you know your efforts have not been wasted. I have a disc at the shop, "Dance Floor Divas," and the song "Get Down Boogie Oogie Oogie" came on and I performed the hustle in the middle of the shop for [my husband]. Disco Lives!


Thanks so much for such a fun Divas class! It was great.




Girl Scout Troop Leaders' Comments

What a blast! All of the Brownie Troop had a fabulous time. Thanks for making our Dancercize Try-It badge so much fun! Best was watching the few girls who said they'd "never dance" move to the music!








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