In Their Words
Testimonials
For more than two decades, principals, partners, and students have seen what classical ballet does for IMAGINE...'s children.
School Principals & Directors
“Your presence, enthusiasm and experience added a dimension to the student’s experience which I am sure they will long remember.”
Principal, Blue Mountain Middle School, Hendrick Hudson School District
“Mrs. Johnson and company literally transformed our students' raw talent into sheer splendor within the short time she worked with them (15 weeks). Her work enhanced their self-esteem, promoted self-discipline and filled them with pride.”
Associate Director, Arts Partners
“The instructions given by Miss Victoria and Miss Mary have caused our pieces to improve immeasurably. Here's hoping we can do this again next year.”
Principal, Lisbon Elementary School, Dallas ISD
“It is one of the most sought after classes we offer. We consider it a privilege to work with this organization.”
Principal, Cochran Elementary, Dallas ISD
Professional Organizations
“I strongly believe that we need more organizations like Imagine the Impossible who are committed to developing and fostering confidence, along with excellence in our young people today. 'It takes a village to raise a child' and Imagine the Impossible is playing a major role in cultivating and nurturing the children they serve.”
Community Outreach Specialist, Dallas County Youth Development Programs
“This initiative utilizes the media of dance to teach discipline and cooperation and to build self-esteem for female inmates. This is a rehabilitative concept that brings the artists of the community together with the inmate population with positive results for both.”
Superintendent, Taconic Correctional Facility
“It is my pleasure to nominate Mary Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of Imagine the Impossible for the Coming Up Taller Award 2008. It is amazing to watch this precious group of children, who would otherwise never have an opportunity to learn classic ballet, perform their dances. The children are clearly sparkling with new self esteem and demonstrating the self-control necessary for ballet. These skills and dreams will enhance their performance in school and in all areas of their lives. Imagine the Impossible is well deserving of the Coming Up Taller Award 2008.”
CEO, The Women's Museum
Students
Listen to former IMAGINE... student and current IMAGINE... instructor Lucero Sanchez explain how IMAGINE... changed her life.
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