Testimonials

Students:

"The Technical training as well as the support and encouragement that Chloe received from Giuseppe has been unparalleled in her dance studies to date. From her first classes with him at ABT Detroit to private coaching sessions at NEAD for Youth America Grand Prix, Chloe has made great advances as a result of her training with Giuseppe. His attention to detail, as well as his ability to get Chloe to connect more deeply with choreography on an artistic level were nothing short of amazing! Giuseppe enthusiastically shares with his students his many years of professional dance experience, along with a sincere spirit of helping each individual dancer succeed in their chosen path. What a rare treasure Oscoda, Michigan has in Giuseppe Canale!"

- Kathleen Duryea, Michigan

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"Guiseppe Canale is a rare combination of a world-class dancer and an exceptional teacher. Exceedingly patient, kind, but with exacting standards, he provides the individualized attention and corrections that push each dancer to a new level of ability. We've experienced many instructors over the years, including in big name schools; Guiseppe is simply the best."

- Valerie French, Michigan

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"All that the two of us as parents have ever wanted for each of our children is for them to find that elusive marriage of talent, passion, learned ability, and productive developmental instruction and opportunity in whatever professional pursuit they choose - be it academic, artistic, or athletic. Our eldest daughter Juliana seems to have found that in ballet. This is in no small part due to Giuseppe (Canale) and Scott (Heinrich). The instruction she receives at NEAD is of such quality and so multi-faceted that Oscoda Michigan can now count itself as a member of an elite universe of cities around the globe - New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; London, England, among others - places where willing students can learn the performing art form of ballet at its highest level. We as a family feel blessed that our daughter Juliana has this unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

-The Santiagos, Dearborn, Michigan

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"We were looking for excellent ballet training for our two oldest daughters. We have found it here at Northeast Academy of Dance. Both girls have taken private lessons with Giuseppe and Scott. We have found them to be amazing teachers - they bring out the very best in every student through a combination of understanding, patience, and passion for the art of dance. My eldest had they opportunity to attend the Northeast Academy of Dance Summer Intensive program this summer. I can honestly say she improved more in two weeks in Oscoda than she did in six weeks at the other program she attended. I am very thankful that we have found NEAD - our daughters have learned not only better ballet technique, but also have gained an appreciation of dance as a performing art that they will carry with them for life."

-Jeff & Dawn Armfield, Grand Blanc, Michigan

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"Several years ago I had the pleasure of attending a public performance of the Northeast Academy of Dance in Oscoda, Michigan and came away reeling from the experience; what a surprising and delightful evening it was.  

The caliber of the NEAD dancers and their choreography was extraordinary.  The professionalism of the production from the brilliant choreography and costumes, to sets and lighting, choice of music and printed programs was reminiscent of professional dance performances I attended while growing up in the Los Angeles area." 

- Gail P. Schmidt, Executive Director
Northeast Michigan Arts Council