"It became apparent during a beautifully portrayed and appointed party scene that the focus of the production was to engage pint sized members of the audience. American Academy of Ballet's production was filled with a lot of what many traditional productions lack - charm, whimsy and an entire cast that was a joy to watch."

"That colors, costumes, sets, choreography, and of course the dancing were all incredible. I thoroughly enjoyed the Nutcracker and was simply in awe of the enormity of the production. The alumni that returned to dance for you were incredible, but it was your young dancers who were so impressive."

"The Nutcracker was fabulous. My granddaughter and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The entire production was so professional. The dancers were superb. The sets were beautiful. The costumes were lovely and I could go on and on.. It truly was child-friendly."

"Your production of the Nutcracker is the finest I've seen, and I've seen a lot! The costumes, scenery, and of course the dancing were first class all the way. I was extremely impressed."

"Two years ago the fifth grade class from St. Gregory the Great attended a performance of your Nutcracker. The children enjoyed it so much, that last year we decided to bring the whole school. The children loved it."

"It was a thrill to see the glow on my students faces. One little girl couldn't believe her eyes. We are looking forward to next year's performance."

"The families who went were very impressed with the high quality and professionalism of all the dancers. They said the show was extremely well done and much more enjoyable than the performance seen at Shea's. Thank you again for making their holiday brighter."

"My Special Education students were enraptured with the show. It brought tears to my eyes to watch their faces light up with each new costume and character. Many of my students are in foster care. One child was actually homeless until last Spring. I feel certain that for many, it was their first ballet, if not their first show."

"The students from St. Mary's School for the Deaf thoroughly enjoyed the performance. They talked about it for days."