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Happy 80th Birthday Grover Dale

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Happy Birthday Grover Dale!This collection of Birthday greetingsrepresents a small fraction of the livesyou’ve touched over the years.One resounding theme is clear:Your inspiration to dancers has helped somany see something inside themselves yourecognized and nurtured.You are a truly beloved man!

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Grover... you are one of my heroes!Not just because you were one of the bestBroadway dancers to ever hit the stage,(everybody whoever saw you in the 60's willsay that) and not just because of all of yourmighty effort to help dancers with yourteaching, choreographing, instructiveseminars.. . etc, but because you were sokind to let me stay in Shangri-la when I wasbetween jobs in Los Angeles. I will never forgetyour kindness and hospitality at that low pointin my life.It gives me so much pleasure to be able to thankyou again for your kind and generous heart and towish you the Happiest Birthday of All Time!!!With so much love and wishes for agrand celebration... today andevery day,Donna McKechnie

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Dear Grover,We danced our asses off in ourpartnership in the movie “The Unsinkable Molly Brown”!You are such a great, top-notch choreographer/dancer! I was blessed to havebeen able to twirl and laughwith you! Happy 80th!Love,Debbie

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Dear Grover...Happy Happy Birthday.Congratulations on everything you have done for the dance world,your caring, your support, the sharing of information, your heartthat lives in the world of dance.I hope you have a glorious day, surrounded by love, laughs andgreat health.This is a photo of my husband Rene and me...you'll meet someday.We both wish you a Special Day.Vincent & Rene

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Dear Grover,On the occasion of your 80thbirthday, it is totally my pleasureto raise my glass and saluteyou for all the wonderfuland beautiful things yourepresent as an artist,as a teacher, and as ahumanitarian.You have uplifted andmade better the lives ofhundreds and thousandsof people. I thank youfor those preciousmoments that we havespent in rehearsal, orin the studio, or justover a sandwich.You are a blessing tothe entire theatrecommunity andI love you very much.80 years old andstill my heartthrob.Besos y abrazosforever,Debbie Allen

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Dearest GroverYou have been a constant inspiration sincethe moment we met. Notsimply by being the incredible man you are,with your insight and vision,but also by seeing in others what they may not evensee in themselves and by simply being an unstoppableelemental spirit of dance.The more I... ‘mature’... themore I can see what a UNICORN you are. Dance andaging aren’t always the bestof friends, but here you are atthis milestone moment a brighter star than ever anda dance dynamo!You have this incredible gift of celebrating life so fully while nurturing it in others. You look atthe world and see potential and hope, talent and drive. You saw knowledge in me that I didn’teven think was important until you gave me the opportunity to be with and share with yourkids. You really reinforced my confidence that I could make a difference for our communityand showed me firsthand how beautiful the hopes and dreams of the younger generationcan be. By simply seeing me as part a new generation of teachers, you made me into one. I am forever in your debt.I wish you the most amazing fulfilling brilliant birthday and year ever, because you sir deserve it!Love, love, and more loveKevin

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Happy Birthday Grover!You have been such a rolemodel to me throughout mycareer. What has stuck withme the most is yourgenerosity. You neverstop giving back to thiscommunity and it is peoplelike you who truly make itfeel like it is acommunity... a family.Here is to anotheryear of living andloving life.You deserve it all!Love,Brian Friedman

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GROVER DALE,What a guy! And for many reasons.You were one of the first people in our LA DanceCommunity to meet with me when I first started mydance agency 30 years ago. I will never forget the daythis tall, lanky, cool looking man came into my office atHollywood and Highland. We bonded from the beginningand over the years we have supported each other’sendeavors and dreams. Some came true,some fizzled, but we always shared ourlove of dance and continue to do so.Grover you have done somuch fordancers everywhere! LA misses you,but NYC is lucky to have you.With love and best wishes onthis, your 80th BIRTHDAY!!Congrats, Grover, and here’sto many more!!~ Julie

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Grover - Thank you for your never-ending support,creativity, and motivating that has helped so manyyoung dancers make it in the business.My very first job I booked, the catalyst of my wholecareer, came from Answers4Dancers. The job was a top20 finalist on SYTYCD Greece. Having never even metyou in person yet, you supported me and featured mytime on the show on A4D the whole time I was overseas.You played a huge part in helping to make my reel beeverything it could be and it brought me more and moreopportunities. When dance came to a screeching haltwith an injury that threatened to end my career, younever gave up on me. Two surgeries later and after a fullrecovery, my career was in full swing at atop agency because of your support.From there I joined SAG and startedworking on TV shows andcommercials because you ledme down a path that expanded adancer’s career to film and TV– beyond thestage and beyond my own expectations.You have been an immeasurable part of my successand now I’m able to work side by side with you, reach outto dancers, and promote friendships and camaraderieon the site.I continue to be inspired by you each and every day.I hope this is your best birthday ever because youtruly deserve it!Lots of love, affection and appreciation,Emily Dann

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Congratulations & Happy 80th Birthday Grover80 candles on the cake today. WowI can only imagine your many reflections,memories and even more reasons to smiletoday... Yeah!!!! It’s your 80th!!!! ENJOY!!!Grover, you are the ultimate mentor andguide for all us dancers... I found thesewords of yours from 1999 when youlaunched Answers4Dancers:“I had a single goal in mind... to builda resource that will empower dancersto think, grow, to lead and to createsuccessful career for themselves”Well coming from Australia to make myhome in New York, I will always be gratefulfor the assistance I was able to get fromyou personally and also from your A4Dteam and the many friends I have madealong the way.The ongoing information and support thatA4D provides its members in our dancecommunity is priceless.I always took onboard the resources available on A4D on my journey to become a professionalperformer.I am also very grateful for all the media exposure, features and feedback given to me on A4Dand for your workshops I attended with you.Grover I will never forget when you wrote me a supporting letter for my Green Card application.I was sincerely honoured and humbled...All my love and very special wishes on your 80th birt hday,Tenealle xxx

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Grover handed me amicrophone, gaveme a cameraman andsaid “make it happen!”Hosting for A4D was themost awesome journalistichosting and wo/man-on-the-street hosting crashcourse anyone could hopefor. Now I’ve co-hosted withPenn Jillette on Travel Channeland regularly host Pinup PoleShowpinuppoleshow.comand The Lalas live.Thank you, Grover,for believing in me!Love, Tonya Kayhttp://tonyakay.com

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A Birthday Poem for GroverGrover. Today as you dance, with wide, sure stance, into the year you mark eighty, Kick up your feet, lean back in your seat, and reect on the life you’ve lived greatly. Look back on that day, a man from PA, boarded a bus headed straight for Broadway. Do you think that dear chap with dreams in his cap knew all that before him still lay? Did he know in his heart the unforgettable part he’d play in this biz we call Show? From the stages he’d light, the lms he’d ignite, all the dancers he’d help – did he know? I think if he had, he’d be very glad, because that’s why we cherish dear Grover. He’s gracious, he cares, he’s got talent to spare – he was destined for greatness, moreover. And later, I too, rode that bus just like you, on my way to the stage, screen, and lights. With you by my side, I have rock and a guide, and my dreams are now within sights. So aer you glance on great years and great dance, watch now how your dancers come throughTo sing and belt out (kick- ball- change and then shout!), “Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday to you!” Best Wishes onYour Birthday, Grover! Sincerely, Carrie Lee

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Grover- Happy 80 Years of Dance!!I was most touched by your thoughtfulwords when I left BBA and resigned/and they chose to close the danceagency department after that. You wrotevery kind and supportive words onAnswers 4 Dancers about how I broughtthe agency back to its gusto and how mywork for those two years really madethat department a competitor again.Thanks for that again.Life should be of Music and Family Love...and you have at.Now party and five me a triple time Step Amigo!!Hugs and Affection,Michelle Z

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Darling Grover,It's hard to put into words how much I love being onthe same planet with you. Our unexpected friendship istimeless; we can speak every day and then go years withoutconversation. No matter; we pick right back up as if it wasmere days.Grover, you are one of the magnificent legends in my life.The stories you share, the poetry of your perceptions, thebeauty of your home, the unforgettable night we dined onyour shangri-la patio in the midst of an estate sale on agorgeous Beverly Hills night, and you somehow made a16 year old laugh... every conversation with you includesmagic, a joy of life, a fascination with the way the worldmoves. Each time I speak with you, I come away loving lifea little more; your appreciation your untainted pleasure andpoignancy at being alive, is a contagious gift. It's hard not tobe hyperbolic when I try to express howmuch I love being in your orbit. You areone of a kind, Grover Dale, and I ammost definitely blessed to bein your life.HAPPY BIRTHDAYYOU BELOVED MAN.I want more stories!!Keep shining your irrepressiblelight on all you touch.Much love,SUZ

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Dear Grover,Happiest of birthdays to you, I truly wish you many happy returns and I hope your80th year is one of your best yet!I would like to thank you for, well, so many things – where do I start?!Answers4Dancers…I used to look at that website almost every day when I lived inDenver and was planning my move to New York to continue dancing, I couldn’twait to make an account and be part of the community you created. It has beenan amazing resource for me and so many other youngdancers trying to carve their path in this industry.Thank you for all of your advice,encouragement and for putting all your hard-earned knowledge and wealth of experienceinto our hands and for guiding us along theway. You remember each of us by name andI have loved getting to meet you in person atworkshops and most recently, at yourbeautiful Beverly Hills home. You are awonderful person and continue toinspire me to be a better dancer andto be part of the dance family.Thank for all of the personal advice youhave given me directly about me reel, mystyle, for my agency recommendation – youmade me feel like I was special,talented and could really go somewhere inmy career. From the bottom of my heart,thank you.Please continue to dance andinspire for another 80 years!Happy birthday!Best wishes,Cat Ferrier

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Happy 80th Birthday Grover!!!!Today we celebrate YOU, especially all youhave contributed to the dance communityover the decades. I hope to gain as muchwisdom and maintain that youthfulenergy when I am as "young" as you ;-)Thank you for believing in me andsupporting me over the years. Ihope to pass on everything I'velearnt from you to the nextgeneration of dancers.You are an inspiration.I wish you continuedsuccess, good healthand happiness!Sincerely,Menina Fortunato

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Go 2 Talent Agency, Inc. 2825 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 www.go2talentagency.com !!!July 22, 2015 Hi Grover, I am thrilled this is not a video card since I have never been a great singer. And since everyday is an audition for something ! I can’t risk being caught singing Happy Birthday. LOL. In all seriousness, on behalf of Lisa, myself, and all of us at Go 2 Talent Agency, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you the Happiest of Birthdays! In addition, I would also like to take this opportunity to say thank-you for all that you have done for the dance community. You have been a tremendous inspiration not only by the work you accomplished as a dancer, choreographer and director but also by leading the way with Answers 4 Dancers. By embracing the Internet as a tool for good you have delivered valuable information about our business, community and culture in a way that had not been done before. It would be impossible at this point to quantify the impact you have had. I feel that we share a passion for education and I am grateful for the opportunity you have given us to contribute and share via A4D with dancers around the world. Wishing You Health, Wealth and Happiness. Terry & Lisa Lindholm !!!!!!!!!!!

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Grover,Want to wish you a happy birthday! Because today is a special day,the big 80! WOOT WOOT! Thanks for helping shape who I am, themany lessons learned, and for being the warm welcoming personyou are. This small-town kid from Dekalb, Illinois has you to thankfor keeping his goals and aspirations on the path to success in thehuge world. I hope to do that for someone when I'm the big 80 one day :). Gladto have gotten the chance to meet you and wish to see you in thenear future again to catch up! Have a very happy birthday, Grover!With love from Chicago,Dakota

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Happy 80th Birthday Grover!I'm so grateful for the community of dancers thatyou've brought together via answers4dancers. You'vebeen such a great help, from making recommendationsfor my reel to giving me an agent referral. I particularlyenjoyed hearing you speak at the talk series withDonna McKechnie and Randy Skinner at Steps.You talked about this new generation of dancerswho are doing their own projects and creatingopportunities for themselves.Coincidentally, I am in theprocess of working on myown lm and hearing yousay that was such a greatform of encouragementand it let me know thatI'm on the right path.DA R R E L L PAY N E

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Happy Birthday Grover!!Although we have not met in person, I feel as though I know you. I wasfortunate enough to find and join A4D very early on in my career. I spentcountless hours watching the videos, reading the stories and immersingmyself into the community through iDance2.The knowledge and support that I gained from A4D helped me feelready and confident entering the New York auditionscene. Now I use A4D as a tool to findauditions and I go back to those videos andarticles any time I'm in need of alittle inspiration and to remind myselfwhy I chose this crazy path.Thank you so much for sharingyour stories and your insight withtoday's generation of dancers. Weare so lucky to have a place togo and learn from some of thegreatest, to be inspired, and tohelp one another. You havecreated an amazing network ofsupport for us and in thiscrazy business that is a trueblessing.Thank you for all thatyou have done andcontinue to do! Ihope your birthdayis filled with asmuch love as youhave shown allof us!Love,Alissa Tucker

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Grover - I would like to wish you a very Happy 80th Birthday. You are a manwho will never lose the admiration of everyone around you. I have watchedyou dedicate countless hours, days, months and years in seless service todancers and performers in the arts. We have all beneted from your verykind and dedicated advice, persistence, andbelief that we can in fact accomplish ourgreatest goals.You started my career for mewhen you helped me create amore grounded and solidpackage of myself as anartist. I was referred toMSA Agency by youand I am still signedwith them today.e words "thank you"have never meant somuch. So, thankyou, Grover, forbeginning mineand so many otherdance journeys thathave made all thebest memories forour lives.Have a wonderfulbirthday.Sarah TeresaBurnsX

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Hey Grover!!!!Happiest of Birthdays to You!!!!!You are such a great spirit and full of help and Love!!!!You introduced me to Lucille DiCampli way back in 2011 and since then mylife hasn't been the same: an international tour, 3 commercials and 3 regionaltheatre shows later, I know if you hadn't been a "midwife" (for lack of a betterword) in my process, I wouldn't be where I am today!ank you for your guidance! You deserve all the blessings and more!!!Love always, NaTonia Monét

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Grover!!!!! Happy Birthday!I am so honored to have been a member of A4D. Youhelped grow, share and nurture a dance community inNYC, and I am so happy to have been a part of it.If not for you, I would not havehad any agent referrals, newfriendships, guidance ondance reels and a place togo for auditions. You area true performer, rolemodel and overalla kick-ass man.To many morebirthdays, memoriesand special daysahead for you!Happy Birthday!Love- Kara Z.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GROVER!What an influence you have been in the dance worldand helping all of us Answers4Dancers members stayon top of things in the dance world.Thanks for the comments,suggestions, forums,and platform to bewho we are.I hope yourbirthday is asuper special one!Courtney Allen

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Happy Birthday Mr. Grover Dale!I haven’t had the priviledge of meeting you (yet), but I am so grateful for the path that youhave paved and the knowledge that you provide for us aspiring professionals. Dance to meis more than a hobby, it’s my passion and purpose here on earth - I know you can relate.Living in NYC can be tough, but it’s people like you that inspire people like me to nevergive up on my dreams, to keep fighting throughout all of life’s hardships, and to go aftermy dreams no matter what!I truly appreciate the A4D website and ALL that it has to offer! And I really hope that your birthday is a very joyful, exciting, and God-blessed day!With gratefulness in my heart,Ryan John

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Happy Birthday Grover!As a mom looking for advice for mytalented daughter back in 2006,I discovered Answers4Dancers andhad no idea that moment would leadto the most amazing adventure!From the very start, I was touched by howmuch you cared about Emily and knew herby name. But amazingly, you also caredabout her mom! You closely followed Emily’stime on So You Think You Can Dance in Greecewhich made it easier for me to have her so faraway from home for her first professional job!I never dreamed a mom from New Jersey would have accessto someone as important as Grover Dale, let alone we would becomefriends and I’d eventually work for the site that opened the firstand most important doors for Emily! Your help and support overthe years has been immeasurable and I’m so grateful for that.While gathering these Birthday Wishes for you, I have been extremely movedby what has been shared. I realize more strongly than ever that no matterthe person... famous or just a kid with a yearning to find their path in dance...or even a mom like me... you have treated all of us with dignityand made us all feel important.Thank you, thank you,thank you & Happy 80th!Lots of love and hugs,Nancy

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Grover!Happy Birthday and many blessings fornot only this year, but the many moreyears ahead!May the sun shine bright, you continue tolive beautifully, and Lord bless your lifemore and more everyday.Many hugs, Sarah Svoboda

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Your influence on the dance world and your passion to help aspiring professionals is simply inspiring and amazing! Thank you for all you’ve done through creating A4D and encouraging the dreamers and artists in all of us! Love and Gratitude,Rachel PerlmanHappy Birthday,Grover!!

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Happy Birthday!Thanks Grover for helpingme book my one and onlyagency, MSA LA!My career would not bewhat it's been so farwithout you.I appreciate you greatly!!Love,Antonio

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Here’s a poem that I’ve written for you:Gregarious is what you are! From the time i joined A4D I felt a strange friendshipstarting and this was before ID2. With no other means to communicate with you,all the pearls of wisdom you’ve dropped has surely turned into accessoriesI wear on a day to day basis.Respect is all I have for you because you’ve touchedthe lives of so many; in movies, live shows,telethons, your website. I hope to do the samesomeday!Ovation, a standing one at that, is what I give toyou on your 80th Birthday. But the show ain’tover, NO SIR!Vivaciousness is what you exude. I would havenever thought that 80 was coming so soon. Wellcan I say 80 never looked, or even moved, better?!Entertainment is in your blood. I rememberwhen I attended the STEPS Artist Series,you definitely ignited the room withyour energy.You very presence isentertainment for me.Reverence like in ballet,I say thank you and to manymore!Happy Birthday Grover! If all youhave and continue to do is nota God given gift, please pointme to a new faith. :)Love you Grover Dale80YEARSYOUNG!Your Friend,Gregory Omar OsborneGROVER

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WITH LOVE AND ADMIRATION -- BLESSINGS FOR YOUR FUTURE DREAMS -- AND GRATITUDE FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GROVER! OH, AND EAT CAKE FIRST! BRIAN GENDECE

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Dear Grover,Happy Happy Birthday!! I am so grateful foryou and Answers4Dancers! You have beensuch a blessing to me as wellas an inspiration andencourager! I hopethat you have awonderfulbirthday andthat you havemany manymore!!Peace & Love,Holly Googe

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Grover, you believed inme before anyone knewwho I was. Thank you.Love always, MaDonna GrimesHappy Birthday!

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Happy Birthday, Grover!What a milestone.ank you for relentlesslyproviding your invaluableadvice, guidance andmentorship to dancersacross the world.You’ve created anamazing site. It is onethat I will continue toutilize throughoutmy career as well asrecommend to buddingdancers everywhere asthe best resource fordancers on the web.Have an incrediblecelebration!Sincerely,Justine Menter

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Happy Birthday Grover!!Thank you being so inspiring and helping us in reaching our dreams :)I hope you will have an amazing day!!Best wishes,Frida Persson

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Dearest Grover,Happy 80th Birhday!!!!On this special day I wanted to thank you for four wonderfl andinspiring years of working together at A4D, and also for theamazing work you do for the dancecommunit. Along with many otherprofessional dancers, you gaveme oppornities that I maynot have had otherise. I amforever gatefl for all of thedoors that you helpedopen for me.Wishing youthe happiest ofbirhdays anda fantasticyear ahead!Lots of love,Daya

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Grover,Happy 80th Birthday! Thank you for inspiring theworld with your genius talent and outlook on life.Your support and enthusiasm for mycareer, as well as all of the A4Dmembers’ careers, is incrediblyappreciated.May your year be filled withhappiness, success, love, andgrowth in the beautiful city.Happy Birthday, Grover!Emmy Frevele

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Happy Birthday Grover!!I was delighted to appear with you on theJoe Layton Tribute last fall at St. Luke’sTheatre. I greatly admire your dedication todance. What a beautiful career you've had.Here’s to a joyful and fulfilling personalnew year!Cheers!Lawrence Leritz

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Happy 80th Birthday Grover!!ank you for your insight, knowledge & guidance and for allthat you do to help us dancers succeed in this crazy industry!Wishing you many morebirthdays lled with love,happiness, family andgood health!Here’s to you andyour continuedsuccess with A4Dand the dancefamily that you’vecreated!!Kristin Seneca

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Thank you Grover for being a constant source of inspirationandnnovation. Your light in the dance community shines bright and is such a blessing! Thank you for reminding me,through your own example, that a dancers’ longevity is asdurable as their passion for their craft. Happy birthday, Grover. You reminded me a longtime ago that I “hadsomething special”and I will never forget how much thatencouragementmeant to methen and now. Biggest hugs.Xoxo,Christine Ivy

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Grover - Happy Birthday to You!I cannot tell you how happy I am that we crossed paths in this lifetime. You areso special to me, for so many reasons, and to call you a friend is an honor.Thank you for believing in me, trusting me, supporting me, and givingme confidence to keep going.I always carry your wisdom with me, and always will. You will never, everknow how much you've helped me, and in how high of a regard I hold you.I often hear your voice in my head pointing me in the right direction, andguiding me towards the bright light.I am lucky to have been touched by your magical being - it is a blessing thatI believe came from far beyond this universe.Happy Birthday - and now let's go on with the show!Love you, Jason Wise

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Happy Birthday Grover!Thank you for being such an inspiration and interested in sharingwith this generation the tricks and tips that you have for us. Not onlyhave you been an inspiration but you keep me going knowing fullwell I can believe in humanity and the kindness in your heart.Thank you for being you! Thank you for being such a talentedand gifted soul! So much love, light and beauty today and always,Happy birthday!!!! Enjoy it! Embrace it! And relish in the beautyand talent that showers you today!!!!Janet Huey

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Grover,It is fair to say that you and your career have been a motivational tool and inspiration for me in my own life andprofession; words do not express how thankful I am to look up to you. I just turned 29 and have the whole worldin front of me still but sometimes, the world is big and scary and I question WHAT I AM DOING?!!! Then I thinkof how you are still kickin’, NO EXCUSES, and suddenly I am back on the saddle.You have been a role model for dancers that at ANY age, dance can still be an integral part of your life. Thoughage 29 is still plenty young, the world often has opinions about what I should be doing in my own career path.“Have a baby” or “settle down and get a real job” or "how are you going to take care of yourself when you areold?” have all been weapons of word destruction that I have heard from people who “just don't get it.” Luckily,your image is always there for me and I know better not to listen to any negative commentary from people whodon't know any better.You have been the definition of aging gracefully, showing us to never let dance leave our lives, and to live outour lives passionately, no matter what the number is. I hope you have the greatest of birthdays as you deservenothing but the best. Know that you are loved from near and far and please keep doing what you do. Your wordsand legacy have a lasting effect on everyone you touch! Happy Birthday Grover!Love - Sarah Jean Kaye

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Grover,I can't begin to explain how muchyou have helped me with mydance career.Since joining A4D, I have metso many dancers and madeconnections I wouldn't havemade otherwise. You gotme going in NY and sincethen, I feel like I'm on thepath to somethingspecial.Thank you for believing inme!! Happy birthday!!!Thanks,Michele Bongiorni

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HAPPY BIRTHDAYGROVER!!!I hope your day is filledwith joy. Being a part ofthe A4D family has been sorewarding for me. My favoritepart is the master classes andmeet ups. I have learned somuch from hearing other dancersexperiences but most importantlyhaving you there and your feedback hasreally impacted my career. A4D and yourhands on approach have been such a blessing.Knowing that your feedback is only an emailaway is amazing!!!~ Kim Ross

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Happy 80th Birthday Grover!Even though we only met once,your kindness, generousity andwisdom gave me such a greatsense of just how incredible youare! Wishing you many more yearsof happiness and success, whilealso celebrating all that you'vealready accomplished!Thank you for everythingyou've brought to thedance community andI think I can speak onbehalf of everyonewhen I say WE ALLappreciate you!Cheers!Stephanie Scull

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Grover!Congrats to all of your success over theyears. You have truly made a differencein the lives of 1000’s of dancers acrossthe world and your contributions todance will forever be remembered.Cheers to you andhappy birthdaymy friend!- Jim Keith

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Grover,Wishing youthe Happiest ofBirthdays!Thank you for all you dofor the dance communityand for dancers of allages/skill levels!You are truly aninspiration!MariaTucker

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GroverI hope you have the greatestbirthday ever! You are anoriginal. There is a specialmagic that makes you who you are. You are an inspiration and have definitely inspired me tomove towards my dreamsas a dancer. Thank you forall the encouragementsand words of wisdomthat kept me pushingmore and more to my ultimate goal. We all haveto get older, but we don’thave to grow up. Have fun and enjoyyour special day!~ Alex Sturrup

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I'm very thankful for A4D and all the connectionsand friends I've made along the way. Grover, youand A4D provided me with tools I didn't even knowI needed! So happy I joined the wonderful site. Thankyou for all that you do for us Grover! Happy Birthday!Alyssa Weldon

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This birthday greeting is in honor ofYOU Grover and is “dedicated to anyonewho has ever danced in a chorus ormarched in step...anywhere.” Happy Birthday Grover!~ Diane Hewitt

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Happy Birthday Grover! Thank you for all that you dofor the dance community andfor creating the best place to find auditions. Shannon Grant

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This birthday greeting represents a small fraction ofthe lives you have touched. There are many more whowill wish to contribute and they can be added to thisbook to make it even more complete.~ July 22, 2015

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Happy80th BirthdayGrover DaleThank youfrom all of us!