Our family chose NSOD when our daughter was 2 years old, based on the recommendation of a family friend. At that time, we needed a warm, family-friendly environment that could keep up with our energetic young child. We’re now starting our 9th season at NSOD and that energetic young child has progressed through NSOD’s recreational classes, then through their pre-competitive classes, and is now a member of a competition line. We’ve stayed at NSOD because the staff and teachers have been able to challenge and support our dancer as her needs have evolved. For her, its more than dance – its being part of a team, learning respect, setting goals, learning how to win and how to lose. In our time at NSOD, our daughter has experienced all of these while growing in grace and confidence and celebrating her joy of dance.
Amy Evenson
After enrolling my daughter in dance at 2 studios in the Twin Cities, which subsequently closed their doors after a short time, I was looking for a stable studio with a long-standing history and good reputation. Northland School of Dance easily came to mind as I was a student of Teresa’s many years ago. My daughter and I couldn’t be happier! At NSOD, my daughter not only gets training from the most reputable and talented instructors, she also has created friendships, learns responsibility and respect, builds her confidence, and is taught the finest form of sportsmanship. I appreciate the friendly atmosphere, strong family values, volunteerism of the studio, and pride they have in each and every student. We have bonded at NSOD and can’t imagine a better place to dance.
Amy Fisher
Two years ago we bought a new house and decided to switch to Northland. I couldn’t be happier with this choice. My daughter receives top notch dance training in a supportive environment. Teamwork is a top priority which I love so much! Not only has my daughter made wonderful friends along the way but so have I. The teachers and owner are always ready to talk about any concerns and work together with parents to help the dancers meet goals. We love Northland!
Shannon Peasha
My daughter started dancing at Northland School of Dance when she was 4 years old. We lived a few miles from the studio and found it to be a fun, friendly and close place to dance. A few years later we moved. There was no way we could leave Northland. By this point, we had realized that this was not just a pleasant place to dance, this was a family and a second home. We have attended many dance competitions over the years and I have come to realize that our teachers are GENIUS. Every year our dances are even more incredible and creative than the year before. I want to thank Corrie and Teresa for being such an amazing influence in my daughter’s life. I have nothing but love and respect for both of them. Sometimes, you have to choose what is more important to you. Do you want an amazing quality of dance or that wholesome family feel? With Northland, that is truly NOT the case. Their high quality of dance and their loving family values will definitely keep Northland my daughters second home.
Kasey Dumonceaux
I’d like to take a moment to let everyone know what a wonderful place Northland is. It has not only become the place in which my daughter and son have learned to dance, but it also is the place in which I consider my second home. The hours spent at the studio are just like the embrace of a family, our extended family.
When we began here at Northland 10 years ago, my two year old daughter could’nt wait to wear a tutu and dance somewhere other than our living room. Throughout the years, the stage has become her showcase and her love for this art shows with every breath she takes. Our son has sinced decided to follow in his sister’s footsteps and is now enrolled in the boys class as well as being on a competing company. It is truly a safe, nurturing and fun place to be. The teachers do not teach becuase it is their duty, but because they LOVE what they do. They treat each child as if they were their own. I truly believe that any student here is special. I know these things first hand because I am not only a mother, but I also work here as staff. Feel free to ask me anything.
God Bless – Heather Ness
Having my daughter dance at Northland School of Dance has been one of the best influences in her life. This studio genuinely cares about our kids.
Corrie and Teresa Rolf take the time to not only teach great dance and choreography, they take the time to make sure that these kids make the right choices as they travel through their daily journey. As we know, this message often hits home quicker when spoken by others than the kids parents.
Last year I was unsure of whether my daughter was going to be able to come back to NSOD due to a surgery. My fear wasn’t just that my daughter might not be able to dance again, but the loss of a family of teachers, dancers, staff and parents that have truly become some of our best friends.
If you are looking for a dance studio, I wouldn’t think twice about looking any further than NSOD, you won’t be disappointed!
~Lori Serum and Morgan Matthiesen
Let me start by saying choosing Northland School of Dance 13 years ago as the studio for my oldest daughter to dance was by far on of the best decisions I have made. I have two daughters that have been dancing at Northland since they were 4 years old. My youngest was a leg clinger, you know the VERY bashful type. Anytime anyone, even family, would pay any kind of attention to her she would cry. Putting her in dance was something I hoped would help her with that. Well let me tell you there isn’t much of that bashful little girl who didn’t even want to dance because she didn’t like people watching her left. That part of her is gone. She dances in front of hundreds of people with her groups and as a soloist. She has done this since she was 7. Dance at Northland has given both of my girls self confidence and the poise you dream of for your daughters. Dance has been an inspirational second home and a place where they have both made some life long friends. Being a part of Northland is like being a part of a very large family. The teachers put 100% of themselves into the all the kids they teach. I can’t thank them enough for the atmosphere and the life long lessons they have given my children.
~Tammy Lynch
