Comment by Sydni Abenido — December 28, 2009 @ 12:46 am
hey jackie!
im coming from the studio of performing arts in arroyo grande just letting you know haha… anyways i am soooo excited for this years competition in santa clara!! i am always excited to see all of you and take classes! i love you and see you then!! whoop whoop!
Comment by jackie — December 31, 2009 @ 9:57 am
Haha whoop whoop back at ya! Santa Clara’s gonna be so great! Just three more weeks!!
Comment by Sydni Abenido — January 2, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
i got a question of you… my friend from school wants to come with me to competition and take classes, but she not competing. Would she be able to registrate when she gets to the convention or should she registrate on this web site??
Comment by Jackie — January 3, 2010 @ 1:20 pm
Hi Sydni,
If she wants to do it early, then register here…it’s pretty easy…but it’s no prob to register when she gets there. She needs to come down EARLY on Saturday though! What city are you coming to?
Comment by sydni Abenido — January 4, 2010 @ 11:17 pm
hey Jackie,
We are coming to Santa Clara. So it will probably be easier to register on here so i will tell her… Thank you so much and we will see you in Santa Clara!!
Comment by Riley — January 17, 2010 @ 4:32 pm
Hey! I’m with NV! And I just got home from the Saint Louis Convention and I was wondering if you would let me know if you ever get the Taylor Swift video on the website, and if you do get it on, how do you watch it!?! Oh, and just to let you know who I am, I was the one that, well remember the little boy from NV was saying Taylor Swift is hott, he was sitting on my lap! I enjoyed LA Dance Magic and I hope I get to go back again next year!!!
Comment by Allie — January 19, 2010 @ 8:49 pm
Hey Jackie! I was wondering if you were going to try to upload some videos from the convention from st louis. I would loveee to see the one of all the dancers singing the taylor swift song!
Comment by Jackie — January 21, 2010 @ 12:41 pm
Hi St. Louis!
Working to put the videos on the site…you know how good I am at this. Anyway, till tomorrow or the next day….they’re on Facebook! Become a fan of LA DanceMagic…the videos are awesome…and the singing is amazing…that was just one of those special things that happen only once in awhile….so great. I can’t wait to get them on this site!!!
Comment by Brittany — January 21, 2010 @ 12:52 pm
Hey! I’m from NV and I just wanted to say that the Saint Louis convention was the first convention I have ever been to and I enjoyed EVERY MINUTE of it!!!!!! I learned so much and we have been practicing the combos in my classes this week. I especially enjoyed your jazz combo Boys and Girls. I had so much fun with it!!!!! I love that type of jazz. I hope to come to more of the LADM conventions and thanks for giving me such an amazing experience
P.S. Loved the Tay Swift video!!! I saw it the other night on YouTube
Comment by Jackie — January 21, 2010 @ 2:07 pm
Woohoo!! I’m SO happy to hear that you had a great time! Let us know when we’ll see you again! Keep working hard, and keep us updated on how you’re doing! Say hi to your teacher for us. xoxo till later!
p.s. I LOVED that video too!
Comment by Chris — January 26, 2010 @ 7:52 pm
Hey Jackie!!!
I had a blast at Santa Clara. The convention was simply incredible. Had tons of fun and still recovering from hours of lost sleep…. But it was all worth it. Uhmm me and Isis were just curious as to the name of the song for your jazz routine and how we could find it.
I remember you saying to email you.. Thanks so much for a great convention. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks
Comment by Laura — January 26, 2010 @ 10:57 pm
Jackie!!!!
I just have to say I Loved your son and his band haha! They were great! And I love taking your class! You make me laugh so much! I only wish I could get past the ballet cut, but it only means I have to work harder!
Laura
Lana’s Dance
Comment by Jackie — January 27, 2010 @ 12:50 pm
Hi Chris,
The name of the song was “Boys and Girls” by Pixie Lott. So glad you had fun…and yea, the sleep thing…lol! Keep us up on what’s going on!
Comment by Jackie — January 27, 2010 @ 12:52 pm
Lauraaaa!
That’s right!! You just keep working! There was a kid in Santa Clara who hasn’t made it past the ballet for like six time….finally made it AND received a scholarship! YOU CAN DO IT!!
xoxo to you
Comment by Katrina — January 27, 2010 @ 4:40 pm
Hi Jackie!! Loved Dead off center!! The convention in Santa Clara was a TON of fun!!!!!! I can’t wait to go next year!! I auditioned and got cut in the ballet but my friend was lucky enough to get into jazz! Except if she leaves to go to the bathroom alone we’ll never see her again….. had a rough time finding her. You are crazy fun and really funny!! I loved having you as a teacher!!
Thanks!! (Big Smile!!)
Comment by Jackie — January 28, 2010 @ 12:09 pm
Hey Katrina!
We ABSOLUTELY LOVED SANTA CLARA! This was an amazing year…the entire faculty was sooo happy! Don’t worry about the audition…got to just do it again. That’s the way auditioning goes! Seriously…did your friend disappear…LOL!
Yes….love Dead Off Center! So great having them there. You can subscribe to their videos at http://www.youtube.com/deadoffcenter Got to watch for these guys!
I love teaching, so I’m so glad that you liked it!! Let us know how you’re doing!
xoxo to you
Jackie
Comment by Amber Bearden — January 29, 2010 @ 4:49 pm
hey jackie!! you are asooo hilarious!! i love ur classes!!! santa clara was so fun!! i was soo happy and surprised i got magic perfromer!!!! thamk u!!! love u!!! i hope to see u in la!!! for nationals!
Amber
Lana’s Dance Studio
Comment by Mark Cartwright — January 29, 2010 @ 5:11 pm
Wishing you the best birthday of your life ! You are one awesome lady !
Look me up to reconnect soon okay !?
XOXOXOXOXO
Mark
Comment by FRANCESCA — January 30, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
hey jackie i thought that your class was the most fun
i loved your routine that you taught us in santa clara
franesca
lanas dance
Comment by jackie — February 1, 2010 @ 4:11 pm
Thanks, Francesca! I love that dance too, and I’m so glad you had fun! When will we get to see you again?
Comment by jackie — February 1, 2010 @ 4:12 pm
Ya, Mark! We’ve been planning lunch for…ummmmm…two years!
Comment by francesca — February 3, 2010 @ 4:14 pm
hey jackie its francesca again!!!! hopefully we will be seeing you guys again in the summer for nationals down in LA!!!! i cant wait………it will be sooooooo much fun!!!
francesca
lanas dance
Comment by Julie — February 26, 2010 @ 4:30 pm
Hi I am Julie. I just wanted to say, you rock! I don’t hate you either. ( LOL ) By the way, I came to the convention in Dallas, TX. I love your class!!!!
Julie,
You’re awesome!!!!
Comment by Alex — March 11, 2010 @ 9:05 pm
I was in dallas!!! I still remember your combo and the other day in class we did it!! haha! I love ladm! one of my faves for sure! i love your class! always a combination of fun and hard work!!!!!
Comment by Emily — March 16, 2010 @ 8:10 pm
Hey Jackie
I just returned from the Baton Rouge competition and convention, and I just wanted to tell you that it rocked. I had so much fun and I learned so much. I really liked the routine you taught us. I still like to practice it at home in front of my mirror. You are so much fun to be around. L.A. Magic is DEFINATELY the best convention I’ve ever been to. This past time was my second time to L.A. Dance Magic and it was a blast. Our team was super excited because we won our first platinum ever. Thanks for a great weekend.
Comment by Emma — March 21, 2010 @ 2:40 pm
Hi Jackie!
I just went to my first LA Dance Magic in Baton Rouge, and can I just say how inspiring it was!!! I didn’t make it past the ballet cut, but I am so determined to next year! I basically just wanted to say thank you for such an amazing and motivating time, I was sad to see it end!
Comment by carlee — May 3, 2010 @ 7:33 am
Hey Jackie!
im from hbp dance extreme (the little brown haired one not chloe) and i just wanted to say that i love all the classes ive done with you. ive done LA Dance Magic for about four years and this is my first year on dance team.its totally fun!!!!!! ill be there at nationals see ya there
You called monday morning while I was babysitting the front desk at Vonder Haar Center (formerly Ballet Petit in La Cañada) asking if we had an adult jazz class. You came in that evening and since our normal jazz teacher called out I was the sub.
Now…either it was a loooong day or I left my brain in the previous class I taught but I had NO IDEA Jackie in my class was YOU Jackie!
OMG I could just die! I still can’t get over the fact you were there (and that I made you do wall stretch!) and thank God because those girls who were in class are STILL talking about the woman who “had a really pretty 5th position”.
And to make the world a little smaller…Huggy was my first dance teacher EVER. I started taking his hip hop class when I was 12 at the Talent Factory in Chino and that’s when I knew that this was no longer a hobby for me.
It’s people like you and him that continue to be a constant inspiration in the industry
And being that you are a teachers’ teacher any pointers you can give me about how I can improve my class would be very much appreciated!
Thank you again for coming and hope our paths cross again be it in class or not
All the best,
Jenn Aedo
Vonder Haar Center for the Performing Arts
Comment by Jackie — May 14, 2010 @ 4:57 pm
Jenn,
You are so funny! I loved taking that class! You were fantastic! I’m still smilin’!
Thanks again.
Jackie
Comment by Patty — May 21, 2010 @ 8:56 pm
hi jackie. i was just thinking back to my days at EDGE in the mid-90’s and thought about your classes. you are SUCH a gift to dance. i took your class religiously every week as it stretched my dancing beyond what i ever thought it could. and it made me a much better dancer. one i was really proud to be. you know what is important and how to get it out of your dancers. you have such incredible positive energy, no nonsense, and a demand of the BIGGEST and best effort you possibly have, no matter what level dancer you are. it pulled so much out of me. i’m so grateful for those days. they not only shaped me as a dancer, but as a person. so thank you for that influence. i know you’ve had that same influence on thousands of dancers. we are all lucky to have you! so thank you : )
Comment by Patty — May 21, 2010 @ 9:20 pm
just read your mission statement. yep. that’s pretty much my experience of you! i’m a mom of 3 now and your vision is what i want for them. thank you for all you have done and continue to do!
Comment by Eva and Courtney — June 22, 2010 @ 8:24 pm
Hey Jackie! We just want you to know how much we love LA Dance Magic! It gets better and better every time we go! We are coming to Nationals and Final Cut this summer and are really looking foward to it! We’re sure it will be a great experience! See you soon!
Love,
Eva and Courtney
Comment by Carrie Nitchoff — June 23, 2010 @ 12:19 pm
Hi Jackie!
Bringing two girls to Final Cut and WE CAN”T WAIT!!! Do we get tix for the show on the LADM website? Thanks for planning such an incredible week for these kids! (I know how hard you guys work to put it together!)
Can’t wait to see you soon.
Carrie in Denver
Comment by Jackie — June 25, 2010 @ 12:18 pm
Hi Carrie,
Tix for show…call office…Katie will give theatre info to you. Can’t wait! GREAT choreographers!!
Comment by Sophia — June 25, 2010 @ 9:30 pm
What choreographers will be there?
Thanks.
Comment by Jackie — June 28, 2010 @ 1:47 pm
Hi Sophia,
I think you mean at Final Cut, right? Still finalizing all, but some of the choreographers are Tyce Diorio, Michael Rooney, Christian Vincent, Leona Morimune, DJ Guthrie, Matt Dorame, Matthew Tseng, Dejan Tubic, Jason Myhre, Dave Carter, me….more! Going to be soooo much fun! Hope to see you!
Comment by Sophia — June 28, 2010 @ 2:04 pm
Yes, is Michelle going to be there?
Comment by jackie — June 28, 2010 @ 3:53 pm
Michelle is dancing this year! Haven’t confirmed choreo yet.
Comment by Sophia — June 28, 2010 @ 10:37 pm
So is Michelle Elkin dancing in the show, is that what u mean?
Comment by Julia — July 26, 2010 @ 10:45 am
Hi Jackie! Thank you so much for making this year of LADM a great one again! I had soo much fun at final cut! I’m glad I was able to have that experiance working with Jamal,Dave,and you!I aslo made a lot of new friends!Thank you again!
Comment by Jessica Metter — August 19, 2010 @ 9:51 am
Jackie!
It’s been forever! I’ve been traveling for about a year now and i’m finally back in California. I’m planning on coming to as many cities as possible. Miss you all and hope all is well with everyone!
Love, Jessica
Comment by Hannah Degeyter — November 7, 2010 @ 4:44 pm
Hey Jackie!!!!!!! i miss you and all the other ladm teachers SOOOOOOOO much!!!!! i use to go to the convention in Houston with Karen Ogden Studio but they stopped going and i havent been to yall for TWOO YEARS!!!!!!!! i wish i could have made it to the one this past weekend but had something come upp): well hope too see you VERY soon in Baton Rouge!(:
Love Hannah Degeyter(:
Comment by Gracie Smith — December 30, 2010 @ 4:12 pm
Hey Jackie my name is Gracie from Missy Crain Dance Studios I came to the Houston Convention and I had a blast. I’m best friends with Mikayla the girl you brought on stage during your class when you were teaching Firework. By the way I still remember every single part of that dance. I love your class. I’ve been going to Houston the past 2 years and I have had a blast at all of them. Out of all the classes at the convention yours is my favorite!!!!! Is there any way you could come to the Missy Crain Summer Intensive Workshop this summer DJ Guthrie comes, Christian Vincent, and many more professional dancers but it would be an honor if you came!! You can learn more about missycraindance.com to learn about where we are from and our classes. It would be an honor.
Gracie Smith
Missy Crain Dance Studios
Dearest Jackie,
Looking forward to some home cooked Jackie inspiration! haha You always know just the right thing to say to keep me motivated! Looking forward to coffee talk…oh and some dancing too i guess lol!
Shannon
Comment by Nautica — January 19, 2011 @ 4:58 pm
i danced with her and loved her she is the best
Comment by francesca — January 23, 2011 @ 6:45 pm
hey jackie!! i loved your class in santa clara it was soooooooooo much fun and you are hilarious. dead off center was pretty amazing too…hahaha i cant wait till nest year to see what ladm has in store for all dancers..this is by far my fav competition…you are an awesome teacher and you are super hilarious…but you probably already knew that hahaha see you next year
Comment by Laura — January 24, 2011 @ 4:11 pm
Hey Jackie!!
I absolutely loved taking your class this weekend in Santa Clara…I remembered the dance from nationals last year! Your class is my favorite without a doubt of the whole weekend! I was so happy that i made it past the ballet cut this year because my studio has really stepped up our ballet program! I’ll see you next year!!
p.s.
I’m the girl that was wearing the “your boyfriend likes my blue eyes” t-shirt in the senior room hahahaha
Laura
Lana’s Dance
Comment by Cassandra Arellano — January 24, 2011 @ 11:55 pm
jackie,
it was my brothers 1st year in comp. and he loved it!! he was the little boy who “stole the show”(:. thanks you for everything thing you guys do to keep us coming back(: cant wait to see you next year(: ps. im from the studio of performing arts(:
Comment by Jackie — January 27, 2011 @ 1:06 pm
Santa Clara was crazy! Sooo sooo much talent! We just love coming up there you guys…you’re awesome….and we ALWAYS have a great time with you! Faculty was talking all the way home on the plane about how much fun it was….ya ya DJ too…LOL
Can’t wait to see you again! xoxoxooooo
Comment by Autumn — January 29, 2011 @ 7:25 pm
Jackie,
Absolutely amazing is the only way I can describe your class. I totally love your combos and I think you are so funny. I look forward to next year.
hey jackie I loved coming to one of ur classes ur so funny I can’t wait to see u next year hahahahaha I remeber you made us do a dance to firework were doing it for I recitel I cant wait to see u :):)!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Jackie! I was just at the LADM convention in New Jersey. I was in the junior room and you taught the combo to Firework. It was my favorite combo! I have to say that out of all of the conventions i have been to (Tremaine, Nuvo, NYCDA, Adrenaline… more) I like the faculty at LADM the most! Thanks for a great weekend!
Comment by Claire — February 22, 2011 @ 3:12 pm
I had so much un at LADM in Dallas! I always love your combos!! What was the title of the dance you did in the senior ballroom? I can’t wait for next year! Had a blast
Comment by Jackie — February 23, 2011 @ 12:09 pm
Hi Claire! We lovvvvved Dallas! The song is “The Boy Does Nothing” You can get it on itunes. Thanks for the message…made my day!
Comment by love to dance — February 24, 2011 @ 6:41 pm
When will the winners of Dallas be posted? I’m dying to know(: love you guys
Comment by kelsey — February 27, 2011 @ 6:17 pm
heyy mrs. jackie i went to the baton rouge convintion i was in the tap number with guns and the number strike a pose well i just wanted to say that i love ur class an i am still doing ur dance here in my room an cant wait for next convintion!!!!!!!!!! loveu all!!! <3
Comment by Cassidy — February 27, 2011 @ 6:34 pm
LADM in Baton Rouge was SOOO much fun! (Your class was my favorite. [Shhh. Don't tell anyone I said that. ]) The competition was awesome, and fierce, but it felt good to finally nail our tap dance (our teacher kept trying to get us to lock our arms and not swing the guns around…took a while…), and watching Burlesque get into the faculty show was awesome too!!! But anyway, I had tons of fun-as usual!- and I can’t wait until next year! Or, should I say, this summer, considering my mom said she might let me go to Final Cut!! Thanks again for another great weekend! (Oh, and what was the name of the song you used in the Teen room? I loved it. (: )
Comment by Kaili — February 28, 2011 @ 7:50 am
Hey Jackie! I had so so so so much fun at LADM in Baton Rouge!! Your dance was amazing!! I can not wait for next years!!!
Comment by DancerChick — March 7, 2011 @ 8:43 am
Hi Jackie ,
First of all I absolutley LOVED your dance you did in the Senior Room in Baton Rouge. Your life lessons were so inspirational ! My friends and I’s secret code is Dandelion ! Thanks so much ! I dance with Lemoine Academy with Mrs Lisa and Got invited to Final Cut ! Hope to See You There:)
Love ,
Emily
Comment by Julia — March 29, 2011 @ 11:59 am
hi Jackie
Thank you so much for msking this weekend a great one!
Comment by sarah — March 29, 2011 @ 6:23 pm
ahhhhhh. jackie i loved your firework dance! it was sooooooo much fun. Thank you so much for all of the things you taught me
Comment by Dana Hauser — April 25, 2011 @ 7:17 pm
Hi Jackie! We loved LADM in Irvine and are coming to Nationals this summer! My dancing daughter is begging to go to Final Cut as well – and wants to audition for the company. Is there any information on what being a Company member is all about – responsibilities, time commitment etc before she gets her hopes up, we want to know what exactly the part entails! Thank you so much! Also I saw that Tyce D’orio taught at Final Cut n the past will he be there this summer? That would be amazing!
Comment by Kerstyn Pringle — August 12, 2011 @ 10:51 am
Hey Jackie,
I’m so excited to be an even closer part of the LADM family as a 11/12 Company Member!!! I had a blast at Final Cut. See you in Houston:)
Comment by makayla — November 7, 2011 @ 11:05 am
omg! so excited i got magic performer looking foward to seeing you in Irvine california!!!!!
Comment by Selena — November 26, 2011 @ 5:45 pm
JACKIE U R SO AMAZING TO WORK WITH AND I LOVE THE DANCE U PUT TOGETHER FOR US TO LEARN IT WAS THE BOMB AND YOU ARE HALARIOUS AND IF SOMEONE HAD A FROWN IT WOULD TURN RIGHT UPSIDE DOWN AS SOON AS U CRACKED A JOKE U WHERE MY FAVORITE PERSON TO WORK WITH FYI I WAS AT DENVER WHIN I MET U AND I WAS RIDING IN AN ELEVATOR WJEN U STOPPED AT LEVEL SEVEN AND I GOT IN THE ELEVATOR U WHERE IN AND I REMEMBER U ASKED ME “ARE U READY TO DANCE AND DID U GET A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP”
I RLLY ENJOYED U AND THT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY FOR NOW
Comment by Sydni Abenido — December 28, 2009 @ 12:46 am
hey jackie!
im coming from the studio of performing arts in arroyo grande just letting you know haha… anyways i am soooo excited for this years competition in santa clara!! i am always excited to see all of you and take classes! i love you and see you then!! whoop whoop!
Comment by jackie — December 31, 2009 @ 9:57 am
Haha whoop whoop back at ya! Santa Clara’s gonna be so great! Just three more weeks!!
Comment by Sydni Abenido — January 2, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
i got a question of you… my friend from school wants to come with me to competition and take classes, but she not competing. Would she be able to registrate when she gets to the convention or should she registrate on this web site??
Comment by Jackie — January 3, 2010 @ 1:20 pm
Hi Sydni,
If she wants to do it early, then register here…it’s pretty easy…but it’s no prob to register when she gets there. She needs to come down EARLY on Saturday though! What city are you coming to?
Comment by sydni Abenido — January 4, 2010 @ 11:17 pm
hey Jackie,
We are coming to Santa Clara. So it will probably be easier to register on here so i will tell her… Thank you so much and we will see you in Santa Clara!!
Comment by Riley — January 17, 2010 @ 4:32 pm
Hey! I’m with NV! And I just got home from the Saint Louis Convention and I was wondering if you would let me know if you ever get the Taylor Swift video on the website, and if you do get it on, how do you watch it!?! Oh, and just to let you know who I am, I was the one that, well remember the little boy from NV was saying Taylor Swift is hott, he was sitting on my lap! I enjoyed LA Dance Magic and I hope I get to go back again next year!!!
Comment by Allie — January 19, 2010 @ 8:49 pm
Hey Jackie! I was wondering if you were going to try to upload some videos from the convention from st louis. I would loveee to see the one of all the dancers singing the taylor swift song!
Comment by Jackie — January 21, 2010 @ 12:41 pm
Hi St. Louis!
Working to put the videos on the site…you know how good I am at this. Anyway, till tomorrow or the next day….they’re on Facebook! Become a fan of LA DanceMagic…the videos are awesome…and the singing is amazing…that was just one of those special things that happen only once in awhile….so great. I can’t wait to get them on this site!!!
Comment by Brittany — January 21, 2010 @ 12:52 pm
Hey! I’m from NV and I just wanted to say that the Saint Louis convention was the first convention I have ever been to and I enjoyed EVERY MINUTE of it!!!!!! I learned so much and we have been practicing the combos in my classes this week. I especially enjoyed your jazz combo Boys and Girls. I had so much fun with it!!!!! I love that type of jazz. I hope to come to more of the LADM conventions and thanks for giving me such an amazing experience
P.S. Loved the Tay Swift video!!! I saw it the other night on YouTube
Comment by Jackie — January 21, 2010 @ 2:07 pm
Woohoo!! I’m SO happy to hear that you had a great time! Let us know when we’ll see you again! Keep working hard, and keep us updated on how you’re doing! Say hi to your teacher for us. xoxo till later!
p.s. I LOVED that video too!
Comment by Chris — January 26, 2010 @ 7:52 pm
Hey Jackie!!!
I had a blast at Santa Clara. The convention was simply incredible. Had tons of fun and still recovering from hours of lost sleep…. But it was all worth it. Uhmm me and Isis were just curious as to the name of the song for your jazz routine and how we could find it.
I remember you saying to email you.. Thanks so much for a great convention. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks
Comment by Laura — January 26, 2010 @ 10:57 pm
Jackie!!!!
I just have to say I Loved your son and his band haha! They were great! And I love taking your class! You make me laugh so much! I only wish I could get past the ballet cut, but it only means I have to work harder!
Laura
Lana’s Dance
Comment by Jackie — January 27, 2010 @ 12:50 pm
Hi Chris,
The name of the song was “Boys and Girls” by Pixie Lott. So glad you had fun…and yea, the sleep thing…lol! Keep us up on what’s going on!
Comment by Jackie — January 27, 2010 @ 12:52 pm
Lauraaaa!
That’s right!! You just keep working! There was a kid in Santa Clara who hasn’t made it past the ballet for like six time….finally made it AND received a scholarship! YOU CAN DO IT!!
xoxo to you
Comment by Katrina — January 27, 2010 @ 4:40 pm
Hi Jackie!! Loved Dead off center!! The convention in Santa Clara was a TON of fun!!!!!! I can’t wait to go next year!! I auditioned and got cut in the ballet but my friend was lucky enough to get into jazz! Except if she leaves to go to the bathroom alone we’ll never see her again….. had a rough time finding her. You are crazy fun and really funny!! I loved having you as a teacher!!
Thanks!!
(Big Smile!!)
Comment by Jackie — January 28, 2010 @ 12:09 pm
Hey Katrina!
We ABSOLUTELY LOVED SANTA CLARA! This was an amazing year…the entire faculty was sooo happy! Don’t worry about the audition…got to just do it again. That’s the way auditioning goes! Seriously…did your friend disappear…LOL!
Yes….love Dead Off Center! So great having them there. You can subscribe to their videos at http://www.youtube.com/deadoffcenter Got to watch for these guys!
I love teaching, so I’m so glad that you liked it!! Let us know how you’re doing!
xoxo to you
Jackie
Comment by Amber Bearden — January 29, 2010 @ 4:49 pm
hey jackie!! you are asooo hilarious!! i love ur classes!!! santa clara was so fun!! i was soo happy and surprised i got magic perfromer!!!! thamk u!!! love u!!! i hope to see u in la!!! for nationals!
Amber
Lana’s Dance Studio
Comment by Mark Cartwright — January 29, 2010 @ 5:11 pm
Wishing you the best birthday of your life ! You are one awesome lady !
Look me up to reconnect soon okay !?
XOXOXOXOXO
Mark
Comment by FRANCESCA — January 30, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
hey jackie i thought that your class was the most fun
i loved your routine that you taught us in santa clara
franesca
lanas dance
Comment by jackie — February 1, 2010 @ 4:11 pm
Thanks, Francesca! I love that dance too, and I’m so glad you had fun! When will we get to see you again?
Comment by jackie — February 1, 2010 @ 4:12 pm
Ya, Mark! We’ve been planning lunch for…ummmmm…two years!
Comment by francesca — February 3, 2010 @ 4:14 pm
hey jackie its francesca again!!!! hopefully we will be seeing you guys again in the summer for nationals down in LA!!!! i cant wait………it will be sooooooo much fun!!!
francesca
lanas dance
Comment by Julie — February 26, 2010 @ 4:30 pm
Hi I am Julie. I just wanted to say, you rock! I don’t hate you either. ( LOL ) By the way, I came to the convention in Dallas, TX. I love your class!!!!
Julie,
You’re awesome!!!!
Comment by Alex — March 11, 2010 @ 9:05 pm
I was in dallas!!! I still remember your combo and the other day in class we did it!! haha! I love ladm! one of my faves for sure! i love your class! always a combination of fun and hard work!!!!!
Comment by Emily — March 16, 2010 @ 8:10 pm
Hey Jackie
I just returned from the Baton Rouge competition and convention, and I just wanted to tell you that it rocked. I had so much fun and I learned so much. I really liked the routine you taught us. I still like to practice it at home in front of my mirror. You are so much fun to be around. L.A. Magic is DEFINATELY the best convention I’ve ever been to. This past time was my second time to L.A. Dance Magic and it was a blast. Our team was super excited because we won our first platinum ever. Thanks for a great weekend.
Comment by Emma — March 21, 2010 @ 2:40 pm
Hi Jackie!
I just went to my first LA Dance Magic in Baton Rouge, and can I just say how inspiring it was!!! I didn’t make it past the ballet cut, but I am so determined to next year! I basically just wanted to say thank you for such an amazing and motivating time, I was sad to see it end!
Comment by carlee — May 3, 2010 @ 7:33 am
Hey Jackie!
im from hbp dance extreme (the little brown haired one not chloe) and i just wanted to say that i love all the classes ive done with you. ive done LA Dance Magic for about four years and this is my first year on dance team.its totally fun!!!!!! ill be there at nationals see ya there
Comment by danielle — May 12, 2010 @ 2:57 pm
hey jackie waz up u are so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by danielle — May 12, 2010 @ 2:58 pm
hey jackie waz up u are so awsome and funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Jenn Aedo — May 12, 2010 @ 5:44 pm
Jackie! I KNEW you looked familiar!
You called monday morning while I was babysitting the front desk at Vonder Haar Center (formerly Ballet Petit in La Cañada) asking if we had an adult jazz class. You came in that evening and since our normal jazz teacher called out I was the sub.
Now…either it was a loooong day or I left my brain in the previous class I taught but I had NO IDEA Jackie in my class was YOU Jackie!
OMG I could just die! I still can’t get over the fact you were there (and that I made you do wall stretch!) and thank God because those girls who were in class are STILL talking about the woman who “had a really pretty 5th position”.
And to make the world a little smaller…Huggy was my first dance teacher EVER. I started taking his hip hop class when I was 12 at the Talent Factory in Chino and that’s when I knew that this was no longer a hobby for me.
It’s people like you and him that continue to be a constant inspiration in the industry
And being that you are a teachers’ teacher any pointers you can give me about how I can improve my class would be very much appreciated!
Thank you again for coming and hope our paths cross again be it in class or not
All the best,
Jenn Aedo
Vonder Haar Center for the Performing Arts
Comment by Jackie — May 14, 2010 @ 4:57 pm
Jenn,
You are so funny! I loved taking that class! You were fantastic! I’m still smilin’!
Thanks again.
Jackie
Comment by Patty — May 21, 2010 @ 8:56 pm
hi jackie. i was just thinking back to my days at EDGE in the mid-90’s and thought about your classes. you are SUCH a gift to dance. i took your class religiously every week as it stretched my dancing beyond what i ever thought it could. and it made me a much better dancer. one i was really proud to be. you know what is important and how to get it out of your dancers. you have such incredible positive energy, no nonsense, and a demand of the BIGGEST and best effort you possibly have, no matter what level dancer you are. it pulled so much out of me. i’m so grateful for those days. they not only shaped me as a dancer, but as a person. so thank you for that influence. i know you’ve had that same influence on thousands of dancers. we are all lucky to have you! so thank you : )
Comment by Patty — May 21, 2010 @ 9:20 pm
just read your mission statement. yep. that’s pretty much my experience of you! i’m a mom of 3 now and your vision is what i want for them. thank you for all you have done and continue to do!
Comment by Eva and Courtney — June 22, 2010 @ 8:24 pm
Hey Jackie! We just want you to know how much we love LA Dance Magic! It gets better and better every time we go! We are coming to Nationals and Final Cut this summer and are really looking foward to it! We’re sure it will be a great experience! See you soon!
Love,
Eva and Courtney
Comment by Carrie Nitchoff — June 23, 2010 @ 12:19 pm
Hi Jackie!
Bringing two girls to Final Cut and WE CAN”T WAIT!!! Do we get tix for the show on the LADM website? Thanks for planning such an incredible week for these kids! (I know how hard you guys work to put it together!)
Can’t wait to see you soon.
Carrie in Denver
Comment by Jackie — June 25, 2010 @ 12:18 pm
Hi Carrie,
Tix for show…call office…Katie will give theatre info to you. Can’t wait! GREAT choreographers!!
Comment by Sophia — June 25, 2010 @ 9:30 pm
What choreographers will be there?
Thanks.
Comment by Jackie — June 28, 2010 @ 1:47 pm
Hi Sophia,
I think you mean at Final Cut, right? Still finalizing all, but some of the choreographers are Tyce Diorio, Michael Rooney, Christian Vincent, Leona Morimune, DJ Guthrie, Matt Dorame, Matthew Tseng, Dejan Tubic, Jason Myhre, Dave Carter, me….more! Going to be soooo much fun! Hope to see you!
Comment by Sophia — June 28, 2010 @ 2:04 pm
Yes, is Michelle going to be there?
Comment by jackie — June 28, 2010 @ 3:53 pm
Michelle is dancing this year! Haven’t confirmed choreo yet.
Comment by Sophia — June 28, 2010 @ 10:37 pm
So is Michelle Elkin dancing in the show, is that what u mean?
Comment by Julia — July 26, 2010 @ 10:45 am
Hi Jackie! Thank you so much for making this year of LADM a great one again! I had soo much fun at final cut! I’m glad I was able to have that experiance working with Jamal,Dave,and you!I aslo made a lot of new friends!Thank you again!
Comment by Jessica Metter — August 19, 2010 @ 9:51 am
Jackie!
It’s been forever! I’ve been traveling for about a year now and i’m finally back in California. I’m planning on coming to as many cities as possible. Miss you all and hope all is well with everyone!
Love, Jessica
Comment by Alyssa — November 5, 2010 @ 3:53 pm
I cannot wait to take classes form you in Houston this weekend, it will be a blast
See you there!!!
Comment by Alyssa — November 7, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
I LOVED your “The boy does nothing” Sr. routine
Comment by Hannah Degeyter — November 7, 2010 @ 4:44 pm
Hey Jackie!!!!!!! i miss you and all the other ladm teachers SOOOOOOOO much!!!!! i use to go to the convention in Houston with Karen Ogden Studio but they stopped going and i havent been to yall for TWOO YEARS!!!!!!!! i wish i could have made it to the one this past weekend but had something come upp): well hope too see you VERY soon in Baton Rouge!(:
Love Hannah Degeyter(:
Comment by Gracie Smith — December 30, 2010 @ 4:12 pm
Hey Jackie my name is Gracie from Missy Crain Dance Studios I came to the Houston Convention and I had a blast. I’m best friends with Mikayla the girl you brought on stage during your class when you were teaching Firework. By the way I still remember every single part of that dance. I love your class. I’ve been going to Houston the past 2 years and I have had a blast at all of them. Out of all the classes at the convention yours is my favorite!!!!! Is there any way you could come to the Missy Crain Summer Intensive Workshop this summer DJ Guthrie comes, Christian Vincent, and many more professional dancers but it would be an honor if you came!! You can learn more about missycraindance.com to learn about where we are from and our classes. It would be an honor.
Gracie Smith
Missy Crain Dance Studios
Comment by Shannon Lowrie — January 13, 2011 @ 3:11 pm
Dearest Jackie,
Looking forward to some home cooked Jackie inspiration! haha You always know just the right thing to say to keep me motivated! Looking forward to coffee talk…oh and some dancing too i guess lol!
Shannon
Comment by Nautica — January 19, 2011 @ 4:58 pm
i danced with her and loved her she is the best
Comment by francesca — January 23, 2011 @ 6:45 pm
hey jackie!! i loved your class in santa clara it was soooooooooo much fun and you are hilarious. dead off center was pretty amazing too…hahaha i cant wait till nest year to see what ladm has in store for all dancers..this is by far my fav competition…you are an awesome teacher and you are super hilarious…but you probably already knew that hahaha see you next year
Comment by Laura — January 24, 2011 @ 4:11 pm
Hey Jackie!!
I absolutely loved taking your class this weekend in Santa Clara…I remembered the dance from nationals last year! Your class is my favorite without a doubt of the whole weekend! I was so happy that i made it past the ballet cut this year because my studio has really stepped up our ballet program! I’ll see you next year!!
p.s.
I’m the girl that was wearing the “your boyfriend likes my blue eyes” t-shirt in the senior room hahahaha
Laura
Lana’s Dance
Comment by Cassandra Arellano — January 24, 2011 @ 11:55 pm
jackie,
it was my brothers 1st year in comp. and he loved it!! he was the little boy who “stole the show”(:. thanks you for everything thing you guys do to keep us coming back(: cant wait to see you next year(: ps. im from the studio of performing arts(:
Comment by Jackie — January 27, 2011 @ 1:06 pm
Santa Clara was crazy! Sooo sooo much talent! We just love coming up there you guys…you’re awesome….and we ALWAYS have a great time with you! Faculty was talking all the way home on the plane about how much fun it was….ya ya DJ too…LOL
Can’t wait to see you again! xoxoxooooo
Comment by Autumn — January 29, 2011 @ 7:25 pm
Jackie,
Absolutely amazing is the only way I can describe your class. I totally love your combos and I think you are so funny. I look forward to next year.
Autumn
Lana’s Dance
Comment by danielle — January 30, 2011 @ 10:58 am
hey jackie I loved coming to one of ur classes ur so funny I can’t wait to see u next year hahahahaha I remeber you made us do a dance to firework were doing it for I recitel I cant wait to see u
:):)!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by LADMfan — February 15, 2011 @ 12:30 pm
Hey Jackie! I was just at the LADM convention in New Jersey. I was in the junior room and you taught the combo to Firework. It was my favorite combo! I have to say that out of all of the conventions i have been to (Tremaine, Nuvo, NYCDA, Adrenaline… more) I like the faculty at LADM the most! Thanks for a great weekend!
Comment by Claire — February 22, 2011 @ 3:12 pm
I had so much un at LADM in Dallas! I always love your combos!! What was the title of the dance you did in the senior ballroom? I can’t wait for next year! Had a blast
Comment by Jackie — February 23, 2011 @ 12:09 pm
Hi Claire! We lovvvvved Dallas! The song is “The Boy Does Nothing” You can get it on itunes. Thanks for the message…made my day!
Comment by love to dance — February 24, 2011 @ 6:41 pm
When will the winners of Dallas be posted? I’m dying to know(: love you guys
Comment by kelsey — February 27, 2011 @ 6:17 pm
heyy mrs. jackie i went to the baton rouge convintion i was in the tap number with guns and the number strike a pose well i just wanted to say that i love ur class an i am still doing ur dance here in my room an cant wait for next convintion!!!!!!!!!! loveu all!!! <3
Comment by Cassidy — February 27, 2011 @ 6:34 pm
LADM in Baton Rouge was SOOO much fun! (Your class was my favorite. [Shhh. Don't tell anyone I said that.
]) The competition was awesome, and fierce, but it felt good to finally nail our tap dance (our teacher kept trying to get us to lock our arms and not swing the guns around…took a while…), and watching Burlesque get into the faculty show was awesome too!!! But anyway, I had tons of fun-as usual!- and I can’t wait until next year! Or, should I say, this summer, considering my mom said she might let me go to Final Cut!! Thanks again for another great weekend! 
(Oh, and what was the name of the song you used in the Teen room? I loved it. (: )
Comment by Kaili — February 28, 2011 @ 7:50 am
Hey Jackie! I had so so so so much fun at LADM in Baton Rouge!! Your dance was amazing!! I can not wait for next years!!!
Comment by DancerChick — March 7, 2011 @ 8:43 am
Hi Jackie ,
First of all I absolutley LOVED your dance you did in the Senior Room in Baton Rouge. Your life lessons were so inspirational ! My friends and I’s secret code is Dandelion ! Thanks so much ! I dance with Lemoine Academy with Mrs Lisa and Got invited to Final Cut ! Hope to See You There:)
Love ,
Emily
Comment by Julia — March 29, 2011 @ 11:59 am
hi Jackie
Thank you so much for msking this weekend a great one!
Comment by sarah — March 29, 2011 @ 6:23 pm
ahhhhhh. jackie i loved your firework dance! it was sooooooo much fun. Thank you so much for all of the things you taught me
Comment by Dana Hauser — April 25, 2011 @ 7:17 pm
Hi Jackie! We loved LADM in Irvine and are coming to Nationals this summer! My dancing daughter is begging to go to Final Cut as well – and wants to audition for the company. Is there any information on what being a Company member is all about – responsibilities, time commitment etc before she gets her hopes up, we want to know what exactly the part entails! Thank you so much! Also I saw that Tyce D’orio taught at Final Cut n the past will he be there this summer? That would be amazing!
Comment by Kerstyn Pringle — August 12, 2011 @ 10:51 am
Hey Jackie,
I’m so excited to be an even closer part of the LADM family as a 11/12 Company Member!!! I had a blast at Final Cut. See you in Houston:)
Comment by makayla — November 7, 2011 @ 11:05 am
omg! so excited i got magic performer looking foward to seeing you in Irvine california!!!!!
Comment by Selena — November 26, 2011 @ 5:45 pm
JACKIE U R SO AMAZING TO WORK WITH AND I LOVE THE DANCE U PUT TOGETHER FOR US TO LEARN IT WAS THE BOMB AND YOU ARE HALARIOUS AND IF SOMEONE HAD A FROWN IT WOULD TURN RIGHT UPSIDE DOWN AS SOON AS U CRACKED A JOKE U WHERE MY FAVORITE PERSON TO WORK WITH FYI I WAS AT DENVER WHIN I MET U AND I WAS RIDING IN AN ELEVATOR WJEN U STOPPED AT LEVEL SEVEN AND I GOT IN THE ELEVATOR U WHERE IN AND I REMEMBER U ASKED ME “ARE U READY TO DANCE AND DID U GET A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP”
I RLLY ENJOYED U AND THT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY FOR NOW
THANKS AGAIN FOR WORKING WITH LADM,
SELENA