Dancer specific: almost every dancer got specific corrections each day
Attention From Teachers
Very Little
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2
3
4
5
A Lot
Quality of Instruction
Poor
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2
3
4
5
Excellent
Did Technique Improve?
Not at all
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2
3
4
5
Tremendously
Curriculum Comments
Daily technique, repertoire and sometimes rehearsals.
Technique (5) Modern (1) Character (1) Pointe (2) Boys (1)
Partnering
Frequency of Partnering Class
2x per week
No partnering
Partner Ratio
Most girls had to share a partner.
Who Taught?
Male teacher
How Much Partnering Improved
No
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3
4
5
Tremendously
Quality of Pas Teaching
Poor
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2
3
4
5
Excellent
How Were Corrections Given?
Attention and corrections were evenly distributed between the males and females
Description of Partnering Class
2x per week, partner sharing
Other Classes
Other Dance Styles
Character
Horton
None
Other Class Quality
Poor
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2
3
4
5
Excellent
Contemporary Offered?
Yes
Types of Contemporary Classes Taught
Choreography workshops
Improv
N/A We did not have contemporary in our level
Repertoire
Technique
Contemporary Quality
Poor
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2
3
4
5
Excellent
Master Classes?
No
Yes
Master Classes Description
Guest choreographers and professionals
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Training Offered?
No
Injuries/Health/ Mental Health
Are Doctors Available?
No
Unsure
How Parents Notified?
My student did not get injured
Student told parent. School not involved
How Treatment Obtained?
Harkness Dance Institute (PT)
Walk in medical center
PT Available?
No
Was There a Recovery Plan?
No
Yes
Describe Recovery Plan
individualized, closely monitored
No plan needec
Mental Health Therapists Available?
No
Yes
Were Students Given Fat Talk?
No
Staff Made Comments About Bodies?
No
Were Students Weighed?
No
Was "Coded Language" Used?
No
Communication
Formal Orientation?
Yes
Handboook & Paperwork
Comprehensive and complete. I knew what to expect for the year
Quality of Communication?
Poor
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2
3
4
5
Excellent
Who Received Communication?
With parents and students
Exams
Formal Exam?
No
School Culture
How Supported Did Student Feel By Staff?
Not
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4
5
Completely
How Supportive Were Students of One Another?
Not
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3
4
5
Completely
Describe School Culture
High standards, personal and professional
Nurturing, friendly instruction but challenging and intense work ethic.
Placement Notification Timing
towards the end of the year
Students are not notified until after the summer intensive that they are required to take if they’re in the pre-professional program
How Dancer Was Notified
In-person meeting with school director/staff
Dancer Had Mentor?
Yes
Mentoring Details
Informational phone calls, question answering, and just general perspective of the Ballet world.
Overall School Culture
Lord of the Flies
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3
4
5
Warm & Inclusive
Building & Surrounding Area
Security Around Building
Yes
Safety of Area Around School?
Not Safe
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5
Extremely Safe
Studio Space
Cramped
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3
4
5
Lots of space
Studio Cleanliness
Dirty
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4
5
Spotless
Performance Opportunities
Company Affiliated?
No
Programs Performed
4-5
Shows per Program
4
Casting
Everyone auditions for parts
Peformance Calendar
Choreographic workshop (in studio) in the Fall, Winter show and Spring show at NYC venues.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons Available?
Yes
Are Private Lessons Encouraged?
Not at all
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3
4
5
Strongly recommended
Who Takes Privates?
Anyone who wants them
Private Lessons equally available to all students?
Strongly disagree
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5
Strongly agree
Summer Intensives
School Holds an SI?
Yes
School's SI Required?
Yes
Outside SI OK?
Yes, it's strongly encouraged
How Did School Help?
There is a Fall and Spring conference . Usually summer in intensive plans are discussed in the Fall Conference.
Outcomes
Percent That Went Full-Time
More than 50%
Percent That Went To College
41%-50%
How Much Support Did Dancer Receive in Taking the Next Steps in Ballet?
No support
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2
3
4
5
Lots of support
Support Description
Very supportive and interested.
Program Grades
Overall Dance Instruction
A+
Continuing Ballet Placement
A+
Emotional Support
A+
Performance Opportunities
A+
Program Comments
Program's Best Aspect
Top notch training from faculty, challenging repertoire, by building a strong work ethic and confidence. Exposure to relevant choreographers and professionals.
Program's Worst Aspect
Hard to say, maybe lack of housing/dorms for students. You have to find it on your own. It can be a little bit challenging in NYC. If you have to find your own housing, or a roommate it can be a little stressful.
What Changes Would Be Helpful?
Offer housing /dorms and it will change everything…
Anything Else We Should Know?
This school is a hidden gem. The training and faculty is top-notch. The casting for shows is fair and equitable, (based on skill). It is a nurturing, friendly, and supportive culture. Even though it’s nurturing and friendly, it is also very challenging, demanding, and builds a very strong work ethic for students. Studios are great (6 studios) clean and spacious.
