Attention and corrections were evenly distributed between the males and females
Corrections were general and there was little attention paid to any specific person
Description of Partnering Class
"Not a dedicated class bc not enough boys."
"Great instruction we just need more boys"
Other Classes
Other Dance Styles
Character
Modern
Other Class Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Contemporary Offered?
No
Yes
Types of Contemporary Classes Taught
Technique
Contemporary Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Master Classes?
Yes
Master Classes Description
"When a company comes to perform at Segerstrom Center, Gillespie students are offered a master class with someone from that company. (There is also an open Master Class Series that is offered usually with guest faculty from ABT NY and seminars from Dance Prehab."
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Training Offered?
Yes
Physical Training Types
Body conditioning
Other
Physical Training Schedule
Occasionally
Once or twice a week
Were Trainers Certified?
No
Yes
Physical Training Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Injuries/Health/ Mental Health
Are Doctors Available?
No
Yes, for everyone
How Parents Notified?
My student did not get injured
Student told parent. School not involved
How Treatment Obtained?
"Gillespie works with several doctors who are familiar with dancers and athletes. They also have a PT and Nutritionist. These professionals come to speak to dancers during the Summer Intensive Prep workshop. Their information is also provided to us during Orientation and it is in the handbook."
PT Available?
No
Yes, for extra fee
Was There a Recovery Plan?
My dancer did not get injured
No
Mental Health Therapists Available?
No
Yes, for an extra fee
Were Students Given Fat Talk?
No
Staff Made Comments About Bodies?
No
Were Students Weighed?
No
Was "Coded Language" Used?
Maybe
Yes
Additional Comments
"We have had friends who have had an injury and they went to the doctors that Gillespie recommended and had great results. Gillespie has great resources if you choose to use them."
Communication
Formal Orientation?
Yes
Handboook & Paperwork
Comprehensive and complete. I knew what to expect for the year
Vague and incomplete
Quality of Communication?
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Who Received Communication?
With parents and students
With parents only
Exams
Formal Exam?
Yes
Written Feedback?
Yes
Exam Adjudicator
Outside adjudicator
Exam Rubrics Clear?
Neutral
Strongly agree
Who Attends Exam Meeting?
No
Yes, Dancer only. The meeting was with Artistic Director and my teachers
Well Prepared For Exam?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Completely
How Heavily Did Exams Weigh in Promotions
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Heavily
School Culture
How Supported Did Student Feel By Staff?
Not
1
2
3
4
5
Completely
How Supportive Were Students of One Another?
Not
1
2
3
4
5
Completely
Describe School Culture
"Uncommunicative. Expected parents and kids to be thankful to be there and to intuit new rules, dates, and expectations."
"Informal, talked to dancer after classes and via email when dancer reached out"
Overall School Culture
Lord of the Flies
1
2
3
4
5
Warm & Inclusive
Building & Surrounding Area
Security Around Building
No
Yes
Safety of Area Around School?
Not Safe
1
2
3
4
5
Extremely Safe
Studio Space
Cramped
1
2
3
4
5
Lots of space
Studio Cleanliness
Dirty
1
2
3
4
5
Spotless
Performance Opportunities
Company Affiliated?
No
Yes
Programs Performed
1-3
4-5
Shows per Program
2
Casting
School staff chooses students for roles - no auditions
Peformance Calendar
"Kid based nutcracker for all of thise too tall to participate in the ABT NYC nutcracker"
"rehearsal during class and on Saturdays for showcase, ABT Nutcracker kid roles have a week of rigorous rehearsals those roles you must audition for and be a certain height."
Private Lessons
Private Lessons Available?
Unsure
Yes
Are Private Lessons Encouraged?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly recommended
Who Takes Privates?
Anyone who wants them
Private Lessons equally available to all students?
Strongly disagree
1
2
3
4
5
Strongly agree
Summer Intensives
School Holds an SI?
No
School's SI Required?
No
Outside SI OK?
Yes, it's strongly encouraged
How Did School Help?
"You have to seek guidance. Not very helpful. No follow up on acceptances or rejections."
"There is a Summer Intensive Prep Workshop with a Mock Audition w/feedback, Nutrition and Physical Seminar, audition photos are offered too. A list of recommended SI's is sent out as well."
Program Grades
Overall Dance Instruction
A+
B
Continuing Ballet Placement
A+
D
Emotional Support
A+
D
Performance Opportunities
A
C+
Program Comments
Program's Best Aspect
"Improved technique but not enough to outweigh the negatives"
"The focus on technique."
Program's Worst Aspect
"Lack of clear communication. Lack of clear expectations."
