“Joy of Dance is f ant astic! Students are happily learning dance in a comfortable environment while they are engaged in physical development, concept building, and acquiring a variety of fun dance techniques. The uniforms are adorable, the recitals are priceless, and the parents are very satisfied!”
Amy Henneberg
Preschool Director
La Petite Academy,
Fairfax Station, VA


“Personally, I had the privilege of studying with Marilyn as adance student. Later, I pursued her expertise in the field of dance education. After in depth research, I sought to implement her program in my dance studio of 600 students, DanceWorks Conservatory in Leawood, KS. Her program is unrivaled in this area. Fortunately, Joy of Dance is a program that can leave the dance studio and be just as effective on the road. Marilyn's quality of instruction is unparalleled. I am in awe of her abilities.”
Loren Whittaker
Former Adjunct Professor University of Missouri-Kansas City,
Conservatory of Dance
Director of Jazz Dance and Theater,
Glenda Brown Choreography Project, UMKC Choreographer
Staff Member, Young Tanzsommer, Innsbruck, Austria


“I have been a dance instructor in the Northern Virginia area for approximately fifteen years. It was my privilege to work for and with Marilyn Baird from 1991 to 1994. A great deal of my success as a teacher I owe directly to Mrs. Baird and my experiences working with her. I have had the opportunity to observe a wide variety of dance programs for young dancers, to date I have yet to find a teacher who is as invested, loving and insightful as Marilyn Baird or a program that achieves such consistent and competent success.”
Nancy A. Gross
Center for Fine Performing Arts
Woodbridge Senior High School
Dance Faculty


“Joy of Dance is incomparable to other dance programs! It's a fun, artistic, and joyous experience for all involved!”
Mary Ann Owens
Director
A Child’s Place Preschool