American Midwest Ballet Summer Intensive

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General

Dancer age:

First time at a summer intensive?

Year of SI:

2023

Weeks available:

Weeks attended:

Reviewer:

Parent

Date Submitted:

7/11/2023

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

Royal Academy of Dance

Partnering (based on age):

Daily

Dedicated men's program?

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theater, Jazz

Quality of other classes:


Not Helpful	Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

Body Conditioning, Progressing Ballet Technique, Yoga, Stretch Class

PT offered?

Not sure

Extra fee for PT?

We didn't use PT

Injury rate:

I wasn't aware of injuries

Teaching

Who taught?

Different each day

Guest teachers:

Yes

Year-round teachers taught:

Throughout the program

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:

Yes

Saturday class duration:

Half day or less

Leveling

Leveling:

Assigned when accepted

Leveling type:

Ability

Did students move levels?

Yes

Leveling fair?

Yes

Students per class:

16-24

Performance

Performance?

Full show

Rehearsals happened:

During daily class

Casting equitability:


Uneven	Even

Rehearsals detracted from class?


Completely	Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided:

Yes but my dancer did not live there

Where did they stay?

Student lived at home

Activities

Weekend outings:

Yes

Attended weekend outings:

I didn't attend any of them

Favorite:

N/A

Least favorite:

N/A

Logistics

Quality of handbook:


Spotty	Comprehensive

Program communication:


Limited	Comprehensive

Transportation:

Private bus

Neighborhood safety:


Not Safe	Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:


Definitely Not	Absolutely

Best aspect:

The variety in the instructors, including guest instructors, and the different styles of dance that were introduced to the students. Also the experience the instructors brought was amazing.

Least liked about program:

The daily 20 minute drive to and from the studio.

Suggested changes to program:

Nothing

Culture of program:

Professional and fun.

Other comments:

N/A

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