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Best of Denton
April 19, 2013
Denton Record-Chronicle
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS BEST DAYCARE
“What makes unique is I have dancers who have all different types of goals. Some dancers take dance for recreation, some because they want to be great ballerinas, some want to get better and train for drill team and cheerleading, some want to go in for musical theatre,” Racina-Torre said. “Here at the conservatory we try to make sure everyone gets a well-rounded dance education so they can do what they
want,” stated Racina-Torre. Her studio, founded in 1988, brings in dancers from dance programs at both local universities to lead classes in several areas of dance. The studio teaches ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and there is also a non-profit dance company that rehearses at the studio. Runner-up: Denton Ballet Bragging rights: A Time to Dance
Wellspring Christian Academy 1919 N. Elm St. 940-591-9900 www.wellspringchristianacademy.com Parents trust Wellspring Christian Academy with their most precious possession, their children. And due to the care Wellspring provides, voters in Denton have placed it on top of all others in town as 2013 Best of Denton for daycare. The facility is an academic preparatory school and also offers extended day and summer camp programs designed to build children’s mental, physical, emotional and spiritual character. The facility used to be Asbury United Methodist Church before co-owner Charlotte Allen and her husband Dalton created the academy. At the child care center, children focus on their cognitive skills – learning phonics, hand writing, math, science and reading readiness. They also develop their social skills through special events and through camp activities.
Runner-up: Springbok Academy Bragging rights: Alpha Academy at Oakmont
BEST DENTIST
Dr. Gaylen Z. Fickey, D.D.S. 1314 N. Locust St. 940-239-3987 www.dentistdentontx.com Dr. Fickey has served Denton County residents since 1975 and has been voted the best in this year’s category of “best dentist.” Dr. Fickey received his bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University in 1971 and his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of North Texas Dental Branch in Houston in 1975, according to his website. Dr. Fickey is a member of the Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, Denton County Dental Society, Denton Dental Study Club, Fourth District Dental Society and the Denton Chamber of Commerce. Runner-up: Dr. James Pavelka Bragging rights: Dr. Marc Morris
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