Studio of Motion Testimonials
A Lot of Happy Students!
You heard it here first. Studio of Motion is thrilled to hear about your experience at our studio! Read what others have said about us, and maybe one day, we will see your very own review for everyone else to read.
Greta Mouton (Dance Mom)
I have been a Studio of Motion dance mom for close to thirteen years.
My daughter was taught far more than dance. Teamwork, perseverance, love for music and leadership skills to name a few.
Carina is far more than just a dance teacher to the older girls. She is a confidant and a mentor, able to connect with them in a special way. I am proud to be associated with SOM when I see the dancers at competitions. They do not see the dancers from other dance schools as competitors but as fellow dancers, wishing them well and congratulating them on their good performances.
They build each other up and support each other.
These thirteen years definitely help shape my daughter in very positive ways.
Christien Cronje
I started dancing only in my thirties, with only a background in gymnastics as a child. I wanted to improve my flexibility to help with my dancing and therefore started acrobatics at the age of 40. It was a real blessing that I found Studio of Motion.
When I started with Carina I thought it would only be something on the sideline, for fun, but soon developed into a big part of my life. Carina is so dedicated to my training that she has a standard booking for my private classes every weekday morning, and she even trains with me every day.
This daily flexibility and strength training plays a huge role in my overall physical and mental health. At 44 years I can do tricks that I could never do and am more flexible than I have ever been in my life. They say money can't buy happiness, but it can buy dance lessons, and that is the same thing.
Carina motivates me so much that I already completed 3 acro examinations and taken part in the national acrobatics championships for 3 consecutive years, currently preparing for the final SA championships level 9.
Carina not only has been an acrobat herself since she was very young, but she is also super qualified as an accredited teacher in various forms of dance, acro, modern, tap, and hip-hop, and has never stopped with her dance education.
Studio of Motion is such a welcoming environment. Despite my age, the children/dancers made me feel so welcome since the first day, that the age gap is not even awkward when I attended competitions and examinations with them.
I cannot thank the Studio of Motion and Carina enough for the part it plays in my overall physical and mental health.
Elmé van der Merwe
When someone says "Studio of Motion" my heart skips a beat because it's a place I love.
It has become my second home. Whenever I have a bad day or tough times in my life, it is my safe space.
Teacher Carina is so wonderful, building a personal and strong relationship with each of her students. What I wanted in a dance studio, was a place where the other dancers become my friends, where I can dance without any judgment, where the teacher would be fair, where I can share my feelings and be supported and where I also can progress as a dancer.
That is exactly what I found at Studio of Motion and with teacher Carina. They have become my second family. My home away from home.
The thought of leaving Studio of Motion or losing teacher Carina gives me nightmares and may that be something that I would never have to do.
No one will ever come close to what we all have with Teacher Carina.
Thank you for such a beautiful and judgement-free place. We laugh together. We cry together. We grow together. And WE DANCE TOGETHER.
Lyla Dercksen
My love for dance Dancing is my favorite thing to do. So when I found out I had to move studios, my heart hurt a lot...but then I moved to Studio of Motion.
I was only 7 when I started dancing at Studio of Motion and I'm turning 14 now, I haven't looked back 1 day.
When I walk into the studio it doesn’t feel strange, it feels like my 2nd home. Every time I have a bad day I come to dance and know without a doubt that I will feel better when I walk out again.
Dance gives me calmness after a busy day and motivation to tackle another day to the best of my ability.
I learn perseverance, patience and that positive thinking takes you very far.
I can be myself when I’m dancing and set goals for myself. But I think one of the really important things of why I enjoy dancing so much is because of the people.
My teacher is the best ever, better than any teacher I could ever ask for. Teacher Carina is not only my dance teacher, but also my role model and mentor for life. I can talk to her about anything and know that she will be willing to just listen. I look up to her.
I also can't imagine dancing without my dance friends...now my lifelong best friends. We joke and laugh together a lot, we train together and help each other with everything... even homework after class. We motivate each other to keep trying and can trust each other.
Izelke..my duet partner of almost 7 years taught me teamwork and endurance and I trust her with anything. Christy is the mother of our group...she has taught me patience and positivity in difficult situations. Mia is my best friend and it's so fun to be able to dance with her...she can always make us laugh so much and brings everyone together. Anneri is our dance baby since she showed me that dance is my 2nd home and family. And Linè always has a smile on her face and showed me that hard work is always rewarded.
Dance is my passion and it makes me feel happy just thinking about it❤
Lizanne Stander
"Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”
I started dancing at three but at the age of 9 when I joined teacher Carina’s studio, my passion for dance indeed took off. She is passionate and puts her heart into teaching. She has taught me so much but not only moves but also how to express myself and my feelings through dance.
She has always been there even when I doubted myself, the dance studio is a magical place where everyone feels welcome. I’ve made friends who inspire me to keep going and try my best. She helped me with personal growth.
Over the years I’ve found a passion for tap dancing, contemporary and now, even acrobatics.
The studio and atmosphere are where dreams are nurtured and aspirations come to life.
As I stand here today a 17 year old my heart is warm by the impact that Carina and the dance studio have made on my life. They shaped me into the person I am today, the best decision was to join not only this dance class but this family.
Elani Botha
Ever since I was young I've always wanted to dance, although I wasn't really sure where. That's when I discovered Studio of Motion.
On my first day there I was shy, as any kid would be on their first day, but that certainly didn't last long. Just in my first week there I already felt at home, I felt comfortable and able to express myself not just physically but emotionally too.
The students there are incredibly respectable and kind, apart from that should I mention an absolutely amazing teacher that takes all students into consideration and always takes the time to hear her students out.
All that on top of learning how to dance and build confidence, I couldn't wish for anything better.
I have happily been there for over 4 years
I'm not planning to leave this wonderful studio anytime soon and I hope future students feel the same.
Marli Loubser (Dance Mom)
Ek as mamma wil net graag dankie se Carina. Sy het my kind so baie al gehelp. Nie net om sterker en beter te dans nie, maar ook om n sterker mensie te word met soveel selfvertroue. My kind kan nie wag vir haar dans lesse, kompetisies en shows nie. Sy is altyd gelukkig as sy by Carina was. Sy het so gegroei as mens vandat sy by Studio of Motion begin dans het. 3 jaar terug toe sy begin het, was sy vreeslik terug getrokke en skaam dat die groep dans vir haar vreeslik bang gemaak het. Laas jaar het sy al in n duet deelgeneem en die jaar wil sy al n solo doen. Dit is amazing wat met die lyfie gebeur. En ek sal NOOIT genoeg woorde he om dankie te se nie!!!
Ek self het ook by Studio of Motion begin met Yogalates. Ek sukkel nog altyd met rug pyne, maar van ek begin het in maart 2023, is my rug glad nie meer seer nie. Studio of Motion het ongelooflike mense, en hulle het my al deur soveel moeilike tye bygestaan en gehelp. Ek sal hulle ewig dankbaar wees vir alles en vir wie hulle is.
Ons is so lief vir die mensies by Studio of Motion.
Dis nie net klasse nie, dit is n familie. Dankie julle!!!
Anneri Theron
Dit is hierdie jaar my sesde jaar by Studio of Motion. Dit is die plek waar ek só gemaklik voel en enige iets kan deel wat my pla of gelukkig maak.
As ek hartseer inloop,kom ek altyd met 'n glimlag uit. Dit is baie fun, en ons almal is baie crazy saam😂.
Ek is so lief vir almal daar.
Juffrou Carina is awesome.
Sy werk so mooi met ons en moedig ons altyd aan. Ek vertrou haar met alles. As ek stres kry juffrou dit altyd reg om my op een of ander manier te kalmeer.
Ek kon nie vir 'n beter Juffrou vra nie.❤
Liné Botha
Studio Of Motion truly is one of the best environments I've had the pleasure of being introduced, to and exposed to. It's incredibly supportive, and kind and the people there are just so if not more. It has taught me quite a bit about being appreciative and grateful for the opportunities you are given for your hard work.
I love Studio Of Motion as it is a place I am able to flourish. The people there make my time even more enjoyable, we genuinely are like a small dance family and it's always fun to be able to share a laugh with the people there.
I know a lot more now about picking the fruits of my labour. It's all thanks to this incredible studio, people, and Teacher I have been gifted.
Amoré Fouche
“To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful… This is power, it is glory on earth, and it is yours for the taking.” This is what dance means to me.
My dance journey started when I was 4 years old with pink tutus and ballet buns and stars in my eyes, admiring the big girls doing what felt like 100 pirouettes on stage. Dance has always been my escape, my home away from home.
This is exactly what Studio of Motion has become. I have been dancing at SOM for 4 years and I am privileged to say that I have the best classmates and teacher. Teacher Carina is a great mentor and has taught me about endurance and compassion. She creates an environment in which we dancers feel safe and comfortable.
She is always willing to listen and give us advice and teaches us about the importance of our well-being. My classmates have turned into my second family.
A group of girls who support each other no matter what and always puts a smile on my face.
Mia de Villiers
Dance is the thing that I do that brings me peace. The thing that I can’t wait to do once I get back home from school. Dance is the one thing that I enjoy the most and Studio of Motion made all of that possible.
I am being taught by the best teacher ever, teacher Carina. I’ve only been dancing there for about 3 years and I’ve already learned so much. Teacher Carina has learned me to push through my limits and never give up. Without her, I wouldn’t have been where I am today.
I love all my friends at the studio and it feels like home when we are there.
Dancing is my passion and everybody else’s in the studio - that way we can help each other and learn from each other’s mistakes.
I love Studio of Motion, I love teacher Carina and most importantly, I love dancing.
Debbie Pleaner (Dance Mom)
My son Connor showed a passion for dance at a young age.
To develop this we enrolled him with Studio of Motion.
Over what has been almost a decade I have watched him grow and develop in confidence and ability at the studio participating initially in modern, then later Hip hop and Tap. He even gave the Acro a go but it was not for him.
Over his time with Studio of Motion, he has thrived in a dance environment that teaches the love and pleasure of dance. Pupils are encouraged to participate and do their personal best regardless of their talent or ability. The focus is embracing the joy of dance. In a world where boys are often ridiculed for showing interest or learning to dance as it is not perceived as “manly” by many Studio of Motion has helped my son grow and be proud to be a dancer.
Now at 15 he is accepted and respected by his peers for his participation in dance and willingness to encourage others to dance too, just for the pure pleasure dance can bring.
This positive attitude and confidence have come from the caring and encouragement of his teachers at Studio of Motion and I applaud their level of care and support for all their pupils.
Angelique O'Neill
Since I was just a little girl, dance was definitely one of my favourite things to do as a child.
Circumstances never gave me the opportunity to enrol at a studio and get the needed training I so badly desired within.
I grew up and life got busy. At the age of 35, I was still dreaming to be that dancer. Then it clicked. I should dance I said to myself this is obviously my greatest passion and why not work with it?
After contacting a few studios to get more info, Studio of Motion was right there and then to present me with all I needed to know, I then took it a notch up and enquired about doing a teacher's degree in dance.
With friendly and informative service. I had it right in front of me. It's a sign! It is a different drive and addiction for passion in this field.
Thank you Studio of Motion for helping me grow and achieve my goals one step at a time. Love my classes and won't miss them for the world.
My getaway from reality space.
Anything is possible.
Natasha Campbell
As someone who started dancing at age 3, I have always had a love-hate relationship with the art form.
I left dancing in my teenage years and have battled since to find a space and a teacher that worked for me as a dancer; someone who would help me develop the love side of my relationship with dance. I was fortunate enough to discover Studio of Motion around four years ago and it has done just that. From being someone who is overly self-critical; I can confidently say that I am able to actually see and feel my own development in the art form.
Finally, as an adult, I am gaining the skills and flexibility that I wish I had been able to develop early on. My dance classes every Monday now serve as the most wonderful breakaway and stress-coping mechanism for me. As an adult with a rather demanding job, my time at Studio of Motion “forces” me away from my laptop and phone and allows me time to focus on me, just me.
One of the other aspects I utterly love about all of this is that somehow, Carina has been able to challenge me in a way that I want to push myself. I grew up around dance teachers who just made me want to shut down.
Now I am growing and constantly being challenged and absolutely loving it!
Annemie Stander (Dance Mom)
My daughter started her love for dance when she was 4 years old.
At 9 years old she joined Studio of Motion and we felt right at home since the very first class.
Over the years she did modern, lyrical, jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and technical classes.
Her dance form has grown tremendously and her love for dance has gone from strength to strength.
Even as a mom I joined the line dancing classes and loved every moment.
Carina is not just a dance teacher but loves her students and is involved and invested, not just in teaching but also as a mentor and life coach.
Now at age 17, she's finishing her last year at the studio and the studio and Carina will be dearly missed when our paths part.
We can only say thank you for a truly wonderful friendship, mentorship and dancing experience. 💃
