Academy of Russian Ballet

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General

Dancer age:

First time at a summer intensive?

Year of SI:

2024

Weeks available:

Weeks attended:

Reviewer:

Dancer

Date Submitted:

11/14/2024

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

Vaganova

Partnering (based on age):

No partnering

Dedicated men's program?

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary, Character, Modern, Jazz

Quality of other classes:


Not Helpful	Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

Body Conditioning, Stretch Class

PT offered?

Extra fee for PT?

We didn't use PT

Injury rate:

I wasn't aware of injuries

Teaching

Who taught?

Different depending on week

Guest teachers:

Yes

Year-round teachers taught:

Throughout the program, Alongside guest faculty

Attention from teachers:


Very Little	A Lot

Technique improved?


No	Yes - Tremendously

Studios

Dance floors:

Sprung floors with secure marley

Studio space:


Cramped	Lots of Space

Studio cleanliness:


Dirty	Spotless

Schedule

Classes per day:

Saturday classes:

Saturday class duration:

N/A

Leveling

Leveling:

Assigned when accepted

Leveling type:

Ability

Did students move levels?

Yes

Leveling fair?

Yes

Students per class:

10-15

Performance

Performance?

Parents observe a class

Rehearsals detracted from class?


Completely	Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided:

Where did they stay?

Student lived at home

Activities

Weekend outings:

Logistics

Quality of handbook:


Spotty	Comprehensive

Program communication:


Limited	Comprehensive

Transportation:

Most families drove and carpooled

Neighborhood safety:


Not Safe	Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:


Definitely Not	Absolutely

Best aspect:

Small but challenging program with well known guest teachers, several of whom are YAGP judges. Classes are intense and detail oriented and I feel like I improved tremendously. The year round students are very nice and welcoming to outside students (there were a number from out of state) and I made friends quickly. The Directors have a good rapport with students and give outside students just as much attention as year round students.

Least liked about program:

I wish we had Saturday classes.

Suggested changes to program:

Nothing really. It was great!

Culture of program:

Positive but students are expected to work hard each day.

Other comments:

I highly recommend this program! It’s not well known but should be on people’s radar!

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