Pas De Deux Hawaii
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General
Parent
Program:
Pas De Deux Hawaii
Season Attended:
2024-25
# Of Levels In School:
Elite company competes at the highest level at competitions and travels.
Dancer Age:
12
Hours of Dance Each Week:
21-25 hours
Was Student Scholarshipped?
No
Years At School:
4 years
Leveling by Age or Skill?
Unsure
Teacher Background:
Unsure
Parents Required to Volunteer?
No
Date Submitted:
10/30/2025
Curriculum
Days Per Week:
5
Classes Per Day:
1
Weekend Classes?
No
Weekend Schedule:
I did not have weekend class
Students Per Class:
10-15
Weekly Repertoire or Variations?
No
Pointe Classes Per Week:
2
Live Music in Technique Class?
No
Dedicated Men's Program?
No
Men Taught by Male Teacher?
No
Men Taught Batterie?
No
Boys In Level:
Less than 5
Separate Technique Class for Boys:
No
Techniques Taught:
General Classical
Technique Teacher Rotation:
Usually the same every day
Did School Director Teach?
Always
Classroom Corrections:
Dancer specific: almost every dancer got specific corrections each day
Attention From Teachers:
| Very Little | A Lot |
Quality of Instruction:
| Poor | Excellent |
Did Technique Improve?
| Not at all | Tremendously |
Partnering
Frequency of Partnering Class:
No partnering
Other Classes
Other Dance Styles:
Musical Theater, Jazz, Ballroom, Hip-Hop
Other Class Quality:
| Poor | Excellent |
Contemporary Offered?
Yes
Types of Contemporary Classes Taught:
Choreography workshops, Technique
Contemporary Quality:
| Poor | Excellent |
Master Classes?
Yes
Master Classes Description:
Jazz, contemporary, hip hop
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Training Offered?
Yes
Physical Training Types:
Weight training, Body conditioning, Body rolling
Physical Training Schedule:
Once or twice a week
Were Trainers Certified?
Yes
Physical Training Quality:
| Poor | Excellent |
Injuries/Health/ Mental Health
Are Doctors Available?
No
How Parents Notified?
My student did not get injured
PT Available?
No
Was There a Recovery Plan?
My dancer did not get injured
Mental Health Therapists Available?
No
Were Students Given Fat Talk?
No
Staff Made Comments About Bodies?
No
Were Students Weighed?
No
Was "Coded Language" Used?
Maybe
Communication
Formal Orientation?
No
Handboook & Paperwork:
No handbook provided
Quality of Communication?
| Poor | Excellent |
Who Received Communication?
With parents and students
Exams
Formal Exam?
No
School Culture
How Supported Did Student Feel By Staff?
| Not | Completely |
How Supportive Were Students of One Another?
| Not | Completely |
Describe School Culture:
Supportive, fun, family
Placement Notification Timing:
Summer
How Dancer Was Notified:
Written communication via email or regular mail
Dancer Had Mentor?
Yes
Mentoring Details:
Informally through relationships
Overall School Culture:
| Lord of the Flies | Warm & Inclusive |
Building & Surrounding Area
Security Around Building:
No
Safety of Area Around School?
| Not Safe | Extremely Safe |
Studio Space:
| Cramped | Lots of space |
Studio Cleanliness:
| Dirty | Spotless |
Performance Opportunities
Company Affiliated?
No
Programs Performed:
0
Shows per Program:
2
Casting:
School staff chooses students for roles - no auditions
Peformance Calendar:
There were 2 recitals plus one or two community events
Competition
Competitions required?
No
Did Dancer Compete?
Yes
Competition Categories:
Solos, Ensembles
Competitions Attended:
YAGP
Solo Rehearsals:
Take place outside of regular classes
Pas de Deux Rehearsals:
Our school doesn't have students compete pas de deux
Ensemble Rehearsals:
Take place during regular class time
Costume Responsibility:
Student responsible for sourcing and paying for costume
Did School Tution Cover Competition Fees?
No
What Were the Additional Fees?
We pay competition fees separately from tuition
Competition Fees Clear?
Yes
Competition Fees Reasonable?
Yes
Why?
I believe the competition fees for YAGP specifically are reasonable
Experience Description:
She loves it and wants to continue
Private Lessons
Private Lessons Available?
Yes
Are Private Lessons Encouraged?
| Not at all | Strongly recommended |
Who Takes Privates?
Anyone who wants them
Private Lessons equally available to all students?
| Strongly disagree | 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?
Her teacher gave advice and helped take any necessary photos for her resume
Outcomes
Percent That Went Full-Time:
None
Percent That Went To College:
None
How Much Support Did Dancer Receive in Taking the Next Steps in Ballet?
| No support | Lots of support |
Support Description:
Our ballet teacher is always available to answer our questions and provide support
Program Grades
Overall Dance Instruction:
A+
Continuing Ballet Placement:
A+
Emotional Support:
A+
Performance Opportunities:
A+
Program Comments
Program's Best Aspect:
The teachers and warm environment
Program's Worst Aspect:
The cost of competitions, but that’s not the fault of the school
What Changes Would Be Helpful?
I’m not sure.
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