Testimonials from Students, Parents and Community

We love to hear back from students, parents and audiences! Here are a few of your comments:

Abra and Miss Karin,
My daughter Elizabeth was a Cherub in this year's Nutcracker. We know it was a commitment, but after seeing the performance, it was worth it. She enjoyed every minute of it. She also enjoyed the Sugar Plum party. She really likes ballet and shows us what she did every time she comes home from a lesson. I just wanted to let you know that when she woke up this morning she was disappointed that she wasn't doing another performance today. I am glad that you can include even the pre-ballet students in the performance. She is looking forward to more lessons..,
- Henri Elkaim

As both a student and an instructor at this studio, one of the most remarkable things about the Alameda Ballet Academy is the community that is created. There is a strong sense of esprit de corp. The kindness and respect that the students show for their teachers, as well as one another, is truly a testament to the school and its Artistic Director - Abra Rudisill. This permeates all levels - from Ballet I through the adults classes - and is what keeps me coming back again and again. Alameda Ballet Academy is a very happy place to dance, learn, grow, and discover.
- Michele Leavy

Abra's love and enthusiasm for the art of ballet is evident in the way my own daughter loves attending the lessons. Even with the long hours during the nutcracker rehearsals she always came home excited and not at all exhausted like I had expected she would. The monthly tuition is definitely a good value for the quality of skills she is learning. We plan on keeping her at ABA for a very long time!
- Pamela Fong

I've been a student of Abra's for over 3 years and I love every minute of being a ballerina. Abra's the best. She wants us all to do well. The Nutcracker productions are the highlight of our class. Wish all my friends can be ballerinas with me!
- Jackie Lim

One thing I love about Alameda Ballet Academy is that I get to work with my friends. Everyone is always having fun before and after class, and during class we get to learn from each other's mistakes and successes.
- Talia Soglin, Ballet 3

My daughter couldn't be happier at ABA. Even when she is struggling to learn something new, I see a determination to conquer it. Every level will have its challenges and that determination will serve her well in all aspects of her life.
- Barbara Mooney