Doug Graham: Director/Choreography: Reviews

REVIEWS

April 1, 2007

Dear Mr. Douglas Graham,

On behalf of everyone at The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department, I want to thank you for all of your time, energy and talent you so generously offered us during your most recent visit to Hartford, Connecticut.

Your day of Master Classes offered to both youth and adults were a tremendous success! We have received nothing but enthusiastic and positive feedback. You are wonderful teacher, and your past experiences offer insight into the professional world of dance, which is invaluable to today's students.

I look forward to working with you again in the future. I hope you return to Hartford soon!

Best regards,
Tracy Flater - Director
Off Campus Programs and Facilities
The Hartt School Community Division

August 2008

Dear Doug,

I just wanted to thank you ever so much. I have been so grateful to have you come by and teach when you can. Your Theatre and Jazz classes really give me the workout I want from a dance class. Getting true Fosse style over these years is such a bonus! I had such a great time in Middletown and Jenner’s Pond - the shows went wonderfully. Thank you so very much for the performance opportunities you have presented to me.

Love, Tiffany
(participant)

September 2008

Doug,

Victoria (my daughter) loved the Master classes you taught this past summer at Delaware Arts Conservatory. It was a much different style then she is used to. You made the class fun, interesting and challenging. Victoria cannot wait till you come back to teach again. She said even though there were children and adults of varying levels you taught it so everyone was able to enjoy themselves. I am even going to take the class myself next summer. So....can't wait to see you then!

Kim and Victoria Womer
(participants)

March 2009

Doug Graham is an exemplary teacher and choreographer. I am thrilled to have him return to my studio time and again!

Having once been a student of his, I can personally say that he inspires us as dancers to be the best we can be, he teaches with a dedication and passion that he passes on to all in his classes. Many years ago, through a workshop I took with him, Doug single-handedly inspired me to try my wings as a performer, something I had always considered a hobby rather than a career goal. Thanks to Doug, I traveled the world performing and even met my husband on a cruise ship!

Now, as a studio owner, I have been honored to have Doug pass that
same passion on to my students, through classes in musical theatre
dance, voice, and the art of "the business." Doug's experience is
fantastic, and he brings my dancers choreography in major styles that
they need to learn to be competitive in the world of dance. He
addresses every level of dancer/performer in his classes with
appropriate choreography that he can break down so that even my
youngest participant can feel successful, while still challenging the
older students. Kids walk out of class soaking wet and smiling!!
This year, we are looking forward to two solid weeks of Doug's
Broadway Boot Camp, and my students can't wait!!!

Thank you Doug for all you have done for me personally, as well as
what you continue to do for all those you teach along your way. You
are truly an inspiration, and a role model for all of us with
aspirations in "the biz."

Tracy Friswell-Jacobs, owner/teacher Del Arts Conservatory