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Testimonials

Johanna Patterson

Mother of Company Member Emilie Patterson and Former Member Marin Patterson, Dancer at School of American Ballet (Pictured Right)

“The skills, life lessons and forever friendships my girls have made in Embody are beyond compare. As an added bonus, they have gained personal confidence and unparalleled training. JacLyn Allott is a choreography genius, an exemplar human being and a beautiful dancer herself. We are so grateful to be a part of the Embody family.”

Former Company Member Lulu Reimer

Dancer at Western Michigan University (Pictured Above)

Melissa Baswell Williams

“My daughter, Essley, started as a mini with Embody at age 8. She had zero experience with competitive dance, but JacLyn and the other instructors did an incredible job preparing her for the conventions and competitions. My daughter fell in love with the entire experience. The first words she said after coming off stage at her first comp was “I am so doing Embody again next year!” This past season, at age 10, she successfully competed her first trio, and also won a Standout Dancer scholarship at a prestigious convention. I strongly believe this was the result of a combination of the high caliber training and encouragement she received from Embody. Embody is truly a family - one we are so proud to be a part of! I’m very grateful my daughter has had and continues to have such a wonderful experience.”

Essley Williams

“I love Embody so much! It is such a fun experience, and the team has become my family. Every dancer supports each other and cheers each other on. I have learned so much from Miss JacLyn and at the conventions Miss JacLyn chooses, which are some of the best in the country! Winning a scholarship this year was such a highlight and I owe it to Embody and how much it has helped me grow as a dancer. I can’t wait for this season!!”

Former Company Member Chloe Mamott

Dancer at University of Arizona (Pictured Above)

Michele Balara

Mother of Sophia Balara (Pictured Left)

“My daughter followed JacLyn from another studio when she started Embody and it has been the most wonderful dance journey for her. My daughter has grown as a dancer and as person in all the best ways. The studio has become the place she is her best self and we couldn’t be happier!”

Yingfei Chen

Mother of Audrey Zhu, Dancer at The Juilliard School (Pictured Right)

“Audrey started dancing with Ms JacLyn since 9 (who’s almost 17 now), Ms JacLyn choreographed every solo of hers. Audrey’s passion and commitment in dance has been nurtured and grown significantly from the experience with JacLyn. When Ms JacLyn decided to leave and started her own studio, Audrey told us she wanted to follow. Ms JacLyn’s knowledge about dance, techniques, and artistry is so impressive. Please give it a try with us, Embody Dance Company, you won’t regret. Sincerely from Zhu’s Family”

Hanna Williams

Former Company Member, Dancer at Florida State University (Pictured Left)

“I have known Jaclyn for about seven years now and she has been nothing but pure inspiration. She is nothing far from an amazing teacher and human-being. Jaclyn dedicates herself to the studio and the company all the time and she is so committed to teaching kids not only about dance and the technique behind it, but how to be a family with each other and support one another. Jaclyn is everyone’s biggest fan and there is never a moment where she isn’t proud of us. I am so grateful and inspired by Jaclyn because she is a remarkable choreographer and teacher. I aspire to be Jaclyn because she is such a great role model and sets an amazing example of what every dance instructor should be like. All of us kids consider her our best friend. Jaclyn is an inspiring person who helps dancers follow and achieve their dreams and goals and creates the passion for students to love what they do. The inspiration Jaclyn has provided has pushed me to be the best dancer I can be and no amount of gratitude will ever be able to tell her how thankful I am for her inspiration and encouragement. Without Jaclyn and her support, I would never be where I am today and I wouldn’t have such an amazing dance teacher and mentor to help me through my dance career.”