Dancing at the Candy Shop Dance Studio has been the highlight of my dance journey thus far. The first workshop that I attended was their Beginner Heels four-day intensive, which I was initially hesitant to do because I've never danced in heels before (and I'm also relatively new to the dance scene). However, I felt so encouraged by Lauren and Kaleela's teaching style and their incredible support. One thing that really stood out to me about is how attuned Lauren and Kaleela are to each individual dancer, allowing them to meet them where they're at and challenge them in a way that aligns with their goals and skill level. Since then, I've attended an additional two-day heels intensive as well as the recent Candyland 9-week performance program (Season 4). With all of their programs, there is an emphasis on foundational dance skills balanced with choreography, which I found incredibly valuable for the development of my skills in dance technique, learning choreo, conditioning, and musicality. Not only did these workshops teach me how to become a better dancer, but the culmination of the skills I've learned also made me feel more confident, empowered, and just hot in general! A major highlight for me was the opportunity to showcase my dancing skills on stage (which was my first time and it was so exhilarating!) through the 9-week Candyland Performance program. The Candyland showcase is well attended (the evening show was sold out almost a week prior!) and it truly made me feel like a star. Through this experience I also made so many friends and became a part of an amazing dance community that is accepting, supportive, and just good vibes all around. Overall, dancing with Candy Shop has been an extremely rewarding, empowering, and inspiring experience that I will cherish and carry forward in my growth as a dancer. Joining my first Candy Shop workshop has been truly one of the best decisions I've ever made and I'm excited to continue my dance journey with this amazing community!!

Lindsay F