others on Cliff & his work
"That was the best show we ever did. Seriously!" ~~ Stephanie Ellis, US Gold Ice Dancer on skating La Parada
"I cannot recommend him, or his company, highly enough!" ~~ Abigail Wallace, International Dance Artist & Educator
"He really connects with each of his students on a personal level. That encouraged my granddaughter so much." ~~ Marti Sigler, Skating Parent
"Thanks to Cliff, my son discovered a new talent which gave him a sense of pride. I would definitely recommend him." ~~ Debbie Beyer, Skating Parent
"That was the most exquisite dance on camera I have ever seen." ~~ Nii Armah Sowah, Renowned International Dance Artist & Educator, on the 1st screening of still (there) ness at CU Dance
"He was instrumental in my development {while at university}. To watch Cliff teach is to watch art. If you are lucky enough to be in the same room when he is teaching you cannot deny {it}." ~~ Michael Walsh, Professional Mascot on projects with Denver Broncos, Colorado Rapids, & others
"He knows how to be fun with the students and also when to be serious. When he wears his hat he means business."
"His standards and character are exemplary. He is the most creative person I have ever met." ~~ Alyssa Johnson, U.S. Figure Skating Professional & Skating Director
"The two of us created a piece. It took a great deal of planning ... the number one priority was the safety of the gymnasts performing on uneven bars over the ice. Cliff's collaborative, creative spirit, and dedication were obvious throughout the entire process. The gymnasts enjoyed themselves and learned so much. I recommend Cliff to everyone!" ~~ Rachel Stephens, USA Gymnastics Professional
"We were extremely impressed with Cliff's true gift in his ability to communicate with the children, his gentle but very effective teaching style, his seriousness ... and his obvious talents in skating. Cliff has been instrumental in developing the self-confidence, self-esteem, motivation, ethical, and empathetic behavior in my son, Max." ~~ Kelly Hexom, Skating Parent, MS & Certified Speech & Language Pathologist
"Cliff uses in his craft truth, beauty, and grace. They sound very simple ... Cliff is one of those remarkable artists who has mastered these skills. As an artist, I would jump at the chance to be able to work with Cliff again on a professional level. I highly recommend Cliff for your endeavors!" ~~ Parke Fech, Professional Stage Actor/ Director and Arts Administrator in New York City and Chicago
"I know Cliff to be a sensitive and creative teacher at the same time he was being hard-nosed or training the kids. He was also adamant that the skaters be professional in all their relationships at the rink. He would not even allow the childen to gossip unkindly about others ever - just like it was another part of their training." ~~ Dr. Dauna Bell Browne, Skating Parent, PhD Education & Psychology
"I was amazed to find him the best teacher I have ever had {after working with principles of Holiday on Ice, the European Champion, stars of various skating companies, & then Cliff}. He has the amazing ability to break down moves into component parts, both in time sequence and in learning progression, and to explain to the student the detailed body positions in space and how they feel kinesthetically." ~~ Dr. Patricia Patterson, Former Student, Phd Physics & Engineering
"I cannot recommend him, or his company, highly enough!" ~~ Abigail Wallace, International Dance Artist & Educator
"He really connects with each of his students on a personal level. That encouraged my granddaughter so much." ~~ Marti Sigler, Skating Parent
"Thanks to Cliff, my son discovered a new talent which gave him a sense of pride. I would definitely recommend him." ~~ Debbie Beyer, Skating Parent
"That was the most exquisite dance on camera I have ever seen." ~~ Nii Armah Sowah, Renowned International Dance Artist & Educator, on the 1st screening of still (there) ness at CU Dance
"He was instrumental in my development {while at university}. To watch Cliff teach is to watch art. If you are lucky enough to be in the same room when he is teaching you cannot deny {it}." ~~ Michael Walsh, Professional Mascot on projects with Denver Broncos, Colorado Rapids, & others
"He knows how to be fun with the students and also when to be serious. When he wears his hat he means business."
"His standards and character are exemplary. He is the most creative person I have ever met." ~~ Alyssa Johnson, U.S. Figure Skating Professional & Skating Director
"The two of us created a piece. It took a great deal of planning ... the number one priority was the safety of the gymnasts performing on uneven bars over the ice. Cliff's collaborative, creative spirit, and dedication were obvious throughout the entire process. The gymnasts enjoyed themselves and learned so much. I recommend Cliff to everyone!" ~~ Rachel Stephens, USA Gymnastics Professional
"We were extremely impressed with Cliff's true gift in his ability to communicate with the children, his gentle but very effective teaching style, his seriousness ... and his obvious talents in skating. Cliff has been instrumental in developing the self-confidence, self-esteem, motivation, ethical, and empathetic behavior in my son, Max." ~~ Kelly Hexom, Skating Parent, MS & Certified Speech & Language Pathologist
"Cliff uses in his craft truth, beauty, and grace. They sound very simple ... Cliff is one of those remarkable artists who has mastered these skills. As an artist, I would jump at the chance to be able to work with Cliff again on a professional level. I highly recommend Cliff for your endeavors!" ~~ Parke Fech, Professional Stage Actor/ Director and Arts Administrator in New York City and Chicago
"I know Cliff to be a sensitive and creative teacher at the same time he was being hard-nosed or training the kids. He was also adamant that the skaters be professional in all their relationships at the rink. He would not even allow the childen to gossip unkindly about others ever - just like it was another part of their training." ~~ Dr. Dauna Bell Browne, Skating Parent, PhD Education & Psychology
"I was amazed to find him the best teacher I have ever had {after working with principles of Holiday on Ice, the European Champion, stars of various skating companies, & then Cliff}. He has the amazing ability to break down moves into component parts, both in time sequence and in learning progression, and to explain to the student the detailed body positions in space and how they feel kinesthetically." ~~ Dr. Patricia Patterson, Former Student, Phd Physics & Engineering
