Mr. Adam has not only been a ballet teacher to me but has voluntarily taken the role of being my number 1 supporter throughout all of my years attending NMYB. NMYB may seem like a dance studio to most but for many kids like me, it has acted like a second home and Mr. Adam has stood in as a secure support system through thick and thin. Mr. Adam has gone out of his way to not only guide me as a ballet student but also as a person while adopting me into his family. There have been many times where I found myself at rock bottom and had no one to turn to but Mr. Adam always came through to me when I needed it most. On top of showing me support when I needed it most, NMYB taught me morals and values I truly do not believe I would have found on my own. They gave me only the best ballet training while also giving me the best guidance I could ask for especially when many people around me were not able to do so. I am proud of who I have become over the past 10 years at NMYB and I do not think I would have grown to be that person without NMYB as a whole and especially Mr. Adam.

— Eleni G. (Student)

When I started dancing at NMYB I learned what it felt like to be a part of a supporting community of dancers; I felt welcomed and supported the moment I stepped foot in the studio. I immediately become part of their dance family, and the studio has become my home away from home; I look forward to the time I spend there almost every day. I truly love being at the studio as it is constantly filled with laughter and joy; there is never a dull moment at NMYB. My love for dance and ballet has expanded exponentially and I always feel supported by my teachers to improve and work to become the best dancer I can be. Not only have they taught me how to be a better dancer but also how to be a better person, I have learned what it means to look up to others and also be a mentor for others.

— Meira F. (Student)

NMYB has always been my second home. The loving environment they create is what makes this studio so special. They treat every dancer with the utmost respect and never fail to make each one smile. They care for their students in and out of the studio. So, when I was injured for countless years I was always checked in on, making me eager to return to dancing but more specifically to return to the home full of memories created here. I have learned hundreds of lessons from Mr. Adam, all of which will stay with me for the rest of my life. I am forever grateful to call the NMYB family.

— Katie W. (Student)

NMYB has been my second home for almost 8 years now and it has been a place for me to grow and expand my knowledge as a dancer and as a person. NMYB has provided me with incredible experiences such as stage productions, opportunities with guest choreographers, as well as competitions that have allowed me to strive to go beyond what I believed I was capable of while maintaining a balance with my school priorities. Mr. Adam has created an atmosphere where anyone’s artistic journey can begin through the power of “family” and unity as much as work ethic and passion.

— Mio N. (Student)

NMYB is not a studio but a school. Offering a comprehensive dance program, emphasizing the technical aspects of ballet and contemporary dance and the professional aspects of performance and exposure to a wider dance community. Students can enjoy a rich learning environment with a strong faculty and a selection of competitions that provide networking opportunities with educators and choreographers nationwide. Performing in actual theaters adds to the authentic experience, likely contributing to the student's growth as dancers and performers by exposing them to real-world stage settings.

— Cara Z. (Parent)

Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet is an inclusive studio where all belong and are welcomed. Under the artistic direction of owner, Adam Holms, students are trained by ABT certified professionals. The growth my daughter has experienced not only technically but also in maturity and confidence during her time there is visibly evident. A certified educator both academically and in ballet, Mr. Adam meets the needs of each individual student at their level whether that be recreational or competitive. In addition, one of the most amazing attributes of Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet is its diversity of thought and community and inclusiveness of all who are eager to learn and grow.

— Sarah F. (Parent)