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Vote for the Best Dance Program

Patch readers nominated their favorite dance programs in Acworth, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

 

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Nominations were accepted through July 9. Here are the contestants nominated by Patch readers and staff.

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  • Which is your favorite dance program in Acworth?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • CK DanceWorks, Inc.
        102 (45%)
    • Impact Dance and Performing Arts Center
        124 (54%)
    Total votes: 226
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: CK Danceworks, Dance Studio, Impact Dance, and Readers' Choice Kids & Family

Kari Carter

12:19 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Love the fact that you used an Impact Dance of Atlanta photo for your promo page! It's an honor!

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12:06 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Love Impact Dance! Teachers are dedicated and the training is excellent! Came along way so my daughter could dance at Impact!

Becky Simmons

1:03 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

The training at Impact Dance of Atlanta is like no other! Such high quality dancers and performers! Love the diversity of the studio!

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nicole

9:58 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

Same as above... love it and more importantly my daughter loves it... honor to be apart of

Tennyson Carden

1:46 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Impact Dance is a wonderful dance school with excellent teachers who develop fantastic dancers!

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Cecilia Byndloss

1:51 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Love Impact Dance. Great performance school that promotes responsibility, growth and the gift of Dance.

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john t thomson

2:28 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

terry thomson Impact Dance is the GREATEST!!!

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Teresa Kierczak

2:28 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

We love Impact Dance! It has been a wonderful place for my daughter to learn to dance from very loving and amazing instructors!!!!!

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Linda Schulze

2:45 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

My daughters have learned ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical forms of dance at Impact Dance--and that hard work, determination, and creativity produce amazing performances! We have loved being a part of Impact Dance!

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Jessica Rosie

3:05 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

My daughter goes to impact dance and she loves it. The teachers and staff are helpful, nice, and always have a smile on their face. There is truly no other better dance studio

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Becky F

4:18 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

The owner and instructors of Impact Dance genuninely invest their love into their students, instilling a passion for dance into their dancers' lives. So thankful to be part of such a wonderful "family."

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Lauren Eckert

4:22 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Impact Dance! Other studios train dancers. Impact trains artists!

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Ballet Dad

4:25 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Definitely Impact Dance of Atlanta. They are the best dance program not just because of the quality of their instructors and training (they do). It's not because of their wonderful, professional level performances (they are). They are the best program because of how they care about their students; of how the dancers do not have to sacrifice their character and morals in pursuit of excellence; of how they change people's life when they see the message of the performances; of how they truly impact lives, one dance at a time. It's not just a slogan, they really do it.

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Lani

5:01 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

I nominate Impact Dance. My twin girls started going to their Mommy and Me program which is great for the really little ones. We felt welcome at one. They took their first tiny tots class this past year and loved it asking me if they still had dance class after the recital. The staff is helpful and friendly. They teach them the correct technique from the beginning while still allowing the little ones to be kids. We are definitely returning next year.

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Sue Banks

5:28 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

A Happy Fan
An amazingly well rounded school. The ballet technique is excellent along with many other forms of dance. The teachers and staff are truly concerned for each and every dancers. Would highly recommend.

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michelle bonner

6:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Truly the most amazing and very talented teachers. Emma has danced here for 3 years and she has not only grown as a dancer but as a young lady. We are always greeted with a smile and kindness. They offer a great variety of classes and at convenient times. We LOVE Impact and are truly proud to be a part of their family. They truly Impact not only the dancers lives, but their families, friends and local community.

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Diana Haigh

6:33 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

My little dancer loves Impact Dance. We have been so impressed with them and they have the best instructors! The moms and dancers are all so warm and welcoming... we have been so happy there. Mrs. Roseanne rocks!!

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Lisa Cargo

6:38 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

We love impact dance for what they do for our kids and in the community. They are far and above the best!

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sophie

7:25 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sophie
I love Impact Dance. It such an amazing studio that has changed my life! Thanks to all the amazing teachers and staff!!!

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Fatou Mbenga

8:17 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

The Impact staff and teachers are great human beings. They are kind-hearted, understanding and very respectful. The school is all inclusive and we love it there. Great job Kari and staff.

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Rhonda

8:55 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

I would nominate Impact Dance. My daughter has been dancing with Impact for five years and I have watched her grow and develop a true passion for dancing. The teachers and staff are so nurturing and caring and focused on helping students dance correctly - they truly become more than dancers, they become artists.

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Brooke

10:41 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Impact Dance! Best in town!!

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Karen G

12:56 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Impact Dance - a dance studio like no other!

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Donna Eckert

8:46 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Impact Dance has made such an IMPACT on my daughter's life for the last five years. I'm so glad that she got to dance in such a wholesome environment while becoming a great dancer. And I thank owner Kari Carter for the time she spent writing letters of recommendation for my daughter for college and scholarships. We appreciate her so much.

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Kensey Bowling

9:23 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DanceWorks for Favorite Dance Studio in Acworth!!

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Lisa Neville

9:33 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DanceWorks favorite dance studio in Acworth!!

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timiann tillery

9:44 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DANCEWORKS!!! Not only are they 1 of only 4 of the top rated studios in Georgia for the southeast but they also have sn amazing special needs program called " A Chance to Dance" where these children are given an opportunity to take a dance class and perform in the end of the year dance recital. That is going above and beyond! What a fabulous studio!!'

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Brooke L.

9:45 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Ck Danceworks is the best!!!

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Heather White

9:45 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DanceWorks for Favorite Dance Studio in Acworth!!

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Robyn Walters

9:51 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

I nominate CK DanceWorks for FAVORITE dance studio in Acworth...my girls have danced at CK for 7 years, after having danced at other local studios for 10...none compare...amazing, dedicated and caring instructors!

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Brian Mason

9:51 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DanceWorks stands alone as one of the most, if not the most versatile, family-friendly, professional, and successful studios in metro Atlanta. They definitely help put Acworth on the map! :)

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Jeanine F

9:52 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

I love CK DanceWorks! Christina Wiginton and Kensey Bowling are such positive role models for our young dancers. Plus this studio has some fierce dancers!! You cant spell WerCK without the C and the K!!!!

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Linda

9:53 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DanceWorks, very professional and hard working instructors and students!!!!!

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Katie

9:54 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DanceWorks definitely!!

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Cindy Tallman

9:54 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Without a doubt, CK Danceworks!!!

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Dallas Roe

9:56 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DanceWorks is a fabulous dance studio. I have two girls there, and they have learned so much and grown so much. The studio is amazing, and the teachers are incredible. They truly love what they do, and inspire their students.

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Jessica

9:59 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK DANCEWORKS. One of the top studios in GA and a great LOVING dance family I am proud to say I belong too.

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Debbie Nicholson-Erwin

10:22 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK Danceworks!! An incredible program made up of amazing teachers, talented dancers and incredible families!!

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Linda Funderburk

10:29 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

~ CK DANCEWORKS~Christina & Kensey along with all their instructors are extremely Talented, Hard working, Positive role models for our children. We are blessed to find them and honored to be a part of the CK Family.

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Melissa

11:59 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

CK Danceworks! The instructors are all so talented and are terrific with the kids. My daughters love their program and can't wait for dance to start again!

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Tammy Germany

8:10 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012

CK Dance Studios!!!!!! My Daughter has danced there since it has opened and could not imagine taking her anywhere else!

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Lizie jones

9:01 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Ck dance works !! They are extremely talented!!

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Dan Cascio

9:02 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012

CK DanceWorks!!! We live in Marietta and travel an hour roundtrip, five days a week so our two daughters can be a part of this fantastic dance program.

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Melissa

9:17 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012

CK DANCEWORKS!!!!! At the core of their program is their commitment to sharing their passion for dance with the kids in the commuity.

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Kim Ash

11:45 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Impact Dance of Atlanta... my daughter has blossomed there!

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Cristina rivera

3:07 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Cristin Arango
My son fell in love with dance, then he finally decided to enter to a performing arts studio and we look till we found impact dance of atlanta he took one class to see how it was he whent nuts to go to classes there and now he is so happy to be in the classes and musicals like his first one joseph & the amazing technicolored dream coat P.S. he loved it and wants to stay

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Cristina rivera

3:16 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2012

cristina rivera
Impact Dande the best...

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Liliae Rose

3:14 pm on Sunday, June 24, 2012

CK Danceworks! They are amazing!!

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Brenda Schuetz

8:41 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

CK DANCEWORKS is absolutely the BEST! Christina and Kensey are fantastic role models for every young dancer out there. Such talent, passion and positive influence!

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Stephen Oldham

9:02 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

CK Danceworks Best hands down.

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Dena Bayne

9:02 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

CK DANCEWORKS is the most innovative, state of the art studios in the Southeast! The dedication and talent of the teachers, along with the leadership of Christina and Kensey, sets this dance program apart from all others. You literally FEEL the passion and love for dance through these amazing kids in their performances. WerCK!!!!!!

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B

9:25 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

CK DANCEWORKS!!! My daughter has danced there since she was 2 and has loved it since the day she stepped in the door. All of her teachers have been amazing. I love being a part of the CK family!!

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Sandy Mers

9:43 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

CK Danceworks without a doubt is wonderful in so many ways. The talent exudes through the very walls of the studio from each and every teacher/choreographer and the talent the are constantly honing from their students is amazing! This community is fortunate to have such wonderful talent and community leaders for our youth!

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Siri'

10:37 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012

CK Danceworks I can't even believe this is a question I thought everyone knew that. They have the best teachers and amazing dancers.

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Linda Zito

8:28 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

CK Danceworks is the best dance studio! They have the best dance teachers who allow the dancers to push themselves and grow as people and dancers!

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Alyssa Alves

10:58 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

CK Danceworks is the best studio in the world!! :)

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Jaclyn Fabrizio

11:00 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Ck Danceworks is definitely the best hands down!

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Angela Chao

9:59 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thank you all for your nominations! Don't forget to also nominate your favorite businesses in other categories. We're accepting nominations for all 25 categories till July 9. After that, voting will start. Find all the categories here - http://patch.com/A-vrvb

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Gabby Zito

2:15 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012

I couldnt imagine dancing anywere else other than CK danceworks!!

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Melissa W

6:22 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012

CK DanceWorks! Can't ask for anything more than the love and passion for dance!

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Jessica W

9:58 am on Thursday, June 28, 2012

We have been with Impact dance for 4 years and have been very pleased with the instruction that our daughters have received. Not only are the instructors amazing at what they do, they are also great role models for our kids!

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Kelsey Hamilton

10:47 am on Thursday, June 28, 2012

CK DanceWorks is beyond the best studio! They are passionate about what they do, and they care so much about their dancers. I wouldn't want to go to any other studio!

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Marli Sperry

9:03 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012

CK DanceWorks hands down! Everything about this studio is a step above the rest!

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Mckenna

11:19 am on Saturday, June 30, 2012

CK DanceWorks! They bring our community together and are like one big family.

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Brett Opaleski

9:46 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

CK DanceWorks all the way! Great family of dancers and unbelievable teachers! It's an honor to be involved in such a professional and creative atmosphere! Couldn't imagine anywhere else!

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Jim Opaleski

9:47 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

CK DanceWorks! Love the teachers! Enjoy being part of the dance family there!

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Darienne Ballester

10:29 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

CK Danceworks, is by far the best studio in and around Acworth. They have won numerous awards and have been highly acknowledge by the Federation of Dance. I have been involved with this dance studio for almost 7 years and it has changed my daughters life.

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Margie

7:57 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012

Impact Dance is an amazing dance studio!!!!!

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Lynne

9:19 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

Impact Dance - It is the only dance school that has a number of levels suited to each dancer no matter their age or where they are in their training. We searched high and low for a school that offered challenging classes for my daughter who does not want to commit the time to be in Company. They had just what we were looking for and excellent teachers. She took part in the three week summer camp this year and loved it.

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Ted Upham

7:02 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Impact dance for sure!! Not only a great place to train but a safe place for the kids. Everyone there parents and teachers also teach good morals as well. Thank you Impact for adding this to our town!!

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Jayne Kier

10:49 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

Impact Dance -- Impacting lives, one dance at a time with excellence in technical training, no compromise of standards, family-friendly, reaching out to the community. Great instructors! Great dancers!

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Kim Ash

1:32 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012

Impact Dance... safe environment for my daughter, professional training, instructors who challenge yet have a love for their students.

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Glenn Harriman

5:35 am on Friday, July 27, 2012

Dance is such a wonderful and passionate form of expression, and yet most of what my family has seen is shameful and overly provocative. Impact Dance provides superior, professional training in a welcome, safe environment, and best of all shows us how to worship God through dance. The instructors are carefully selected and have a special love for kids that is respectful and nourishing. We've enjoyed them for three years and will continue to be a part of this amazing ministry. Our daughter loves it!

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Robin Evans

9:18 am on Friday, July 27, 2012

To make an impact in the lives of students, a teacher must first have the same affect in their own lives. The teachers at Impact Dance love their students, love being teachers of various dance styles, and most of all live their lives to love the Lord God. They transfer that desire to use dance in worship of Him to their students. That's what is making an impact on the community of Acworth and families all around them. In all things the staff give God the glory. They go above and beyond to help the students excel to their full potential.

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Alexa

11:44 am on Sunday, August 5, 2012

I LOVE CK DANCEWORKS !!!!!!!!

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Jayde laura Echols

1:46 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

I vote for ckdanceworks there the best dance studio and I danced there for two years so vote for them impact dance is good but ckdanceworks is outstanding go ckdanceworks

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Isabella

1:47 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

CK is the best studio! I love the teachers, students, and everyone involved in it! :) It is a wonderful place for students that want to develop their dancing talent! The students and staff make this place one big family!! :)

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Carson Sprayberry

2:23 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

CK Danceworks is the best dance company in acworth. Hands down

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Jayde laura Echols

2:29 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

Ckdanceworks is family they rock there the best in acworth

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Madison

4:00 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

Ck danceworks is not only the best studio in Acworth, but by far one of the best in Ga!!!! No one even compares in Acworth!!!!!

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Haley

4:04 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

CK is a awesome studio it has amazing teachers and dancers and amazing everything!!!! GO CK!

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Madi Jean Ballester

4:07 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

CK DanceWorks is hands down the best dance studio around. The genuine love and Passion for dance radiates into everything that the wonderful staff and hard working dancer accomplish!!! I LOVE CKDANCEWORKS!!!!!!

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Jessica Nicholson

4:25 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

CK DANCEWORKS. Every single person that is apart of this organization loves DANCE. All of the teachers and dancers have a passion to learn and succeed! It's not all about competition, it's about community!

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Jessica Nicholson

4:27 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

CK DanceWorks. One of the top ranked dance studios in GA.

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Hc

4:32 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

Ck dAnce works is best out of the rest!

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Hjc

4:36 pm on Sunday, August 5, 2012

CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK CK'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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L Ricci

11:30 am on Monday, August 6, 2012

My daughter loves CK Danceworks!!!!!

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timiann tillery

10:12 pm on Tuesday, August 7, 2012

CK DANCEWORKS..... There is no other place like it!!
LOVE IT!!

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Stephanie cantrell

12:46 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Keep youre children interested in the beauty of dance and not so concerned with their outfits. I love that impact dance stays descret with their wardrobe but stays very professional and elegant with their dance. Impact dance all the way!

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Brooke

1:19 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Impact Dance! I grew up in a ballet company and can personally say that the technique taught at Impact is superior to any other in the area. The new musical theatre department is also FABULOUS and the choreography in all of the productions is AMAZING!

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Tam Smith

4:41 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

Love CK Danceworks!! My daughter and I both love CK

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Bethany

9:04 am on Friday, August 17, 2012

Impact dance! I trained there for 10 years! This studio helped me achieve my dream job in dancing in the professional ballet company I have always dreamed of dancing in! Thanks to all of the amazing instructors! I wouldn't be where I am today without impact dance!!

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