school division is levels 1-6 after those are pre-professional levels 1-2
Student levels 1-6, pre-pro 1 & 2, trainee, 2nd company
Dancer Age
14
15
Hours of Dance Each Week
16-20 hours
Company Affliated?
Yes
Was Student Scholarshipped?
No
Yes
Please Describe Scholarship
All male students receive scholarships & some female students receive scholarships. Trainee program offers scholarships & 2nd company is paid position
Years At School
1 year
4 years
Leveling by Age or Skill?
Skill
Teacher Background
Both
Parents Required to Volunteer?
No
Parent Volunteer Requirement
Not sure about requirements, but often parents volunteer as chaperones for rehearsals & performances
Curriculum
Days Per Week
5
6
Classes Per Day
2
Weekend Classes?
Yes
Weekend Schedule
Half day
Students Per Class
10-15
16-24
Weekly Repertoire or Variations?
Yes
Pointe Classes Per Week
4
5
Live Music in Technique Class?
No
Yes
Dedicated Men's Program?
Yes
Men Taught by Male Teacher?
Yes
Men Taught Batterie?
Yes
Boys In Level
5-10
Less than 5
Separate Technique Class for Boys
No
Techniques Taught
General Classical
Technique Teacher Rotation
The school rotated teachers on a fixed schedule
Did School Director Teach?
Often
Classroom Corrections
Dancer specific: almost every dancer got specific corrections each day
Attention From Teachers
Very Little
1
2
3
4
5
A Lot
Quality of Instruction
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Did Technique Improve?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
5
Tremendously
Curriculum Comments
there isn't a strong set curriculum, so each teacher teaches a slightly different style. every day mon-fri we have technique class and pointe class. once a week we have modern, contemporary, variations, and pas de deux,conditioning. on Saturdays we have a technique class and contemporary.
Ballet classes are offered every day but Sunday, daughter is level just below the pre-pro, so she had 1 less day of training. But on Saturdays she would take combined class with the pre-pro levels.
Partnering
Frequency of Partnering Class
1x per week
Partner Ratio
Everyone had to share a partner.
Most girls had to share a partner.
Who Taught?
It varied based on the week
Male teacher
How Much Partnering Improved
No
1
2
3
4
5
Tremendously
Quality of Pas Teaching
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
How Were Corrections Given?
Attention and corrections were evenly distributed between the males and females
Description of Partnering Class
you were usually paired up with the same few guys guy every class (by height) and if we weren't preparing rep for a show we just did technique combinations.
All the pre-pro & upper levels have partnering classes & also rep & rehearsals with partnering, along with master classes in partnering offered throughout the year.
Additional Comments
there was a wide range of experience between the guys while the girls where all from the two upper levels
Other Classes
Other Dance Styles
contemporary
Jazz
Modern
Other Class Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Contemporary Offered?
Yes
Types of Contemporary Classes Taught
Choreography workshops
Improv
Repertoire
Technique
Contemporary Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Master Classes?
Yes
Master Classes Description
once a week mens class for upper and lover levels
Partnering workshops & contemporary/ modern workshops
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Training Offered?
Yes
Physical Training Types
Body conditioning
Gyrotonic or Gyrokenisis
Pilates (mat or reformer)
Progressing Ballet Technique
Stretch class
Physical Training Schedule
Once or twice a week
Were Trainers Certified?
Yes
Physical Training Quality
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
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?
on our own outside of the school
PT Available?
No
Unsure
Was There a Recovery Plan?
My dancer did not get injured
No
Mental Health Therapists Available?
No
Unsure
Were Students Given Fat Talk?
No
Staff Made Comments About Bodies?
No
Were Students Weighed?
No
Was "Coded Language" Used?
No
Yes
Communication
Formal Orientation?
No
Unsure
Handboook & Paperwork
Comprehensive and complete. I knew what to expect for the year
Quality of Communication?
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Who Received Communication?
With parents and students
With parents only
Exams
Formal Exam?
No
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
students are incredibly friendly,supportive
Welcoming, kind, fun, focused, inspiring
Placement Notification Timing
after
Summer
How Dancer Was Notified
Written communication via email or regular mail
Dancer Had Mentor?
No
Mentoring Details
All the teachers are very kind & approachable & take an interest in the students, there are private lessons & coaching available but no formal mentoring.
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?
Yes
Programs Performed
1-3
Shows per Program
3
Casting
School staff chooses students for roles - no auditions
Peformance Calendar
Students audition for the company’s production of Nutcracker, but do not audition for roles in school productions. There is a big school performance at the end of the year & several small opportunities to perform at festivals, community events, etc
Private Lessons
Private Lessons Available?
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
Explain
Available for any student interested
Summer Intensives
School Holds an SI?
Yes
School's SI Required?
No
Outside SI OK?
Yes, it's strongly encouraged
How Did School Help?
Staff is supportive throughout the audition season, but not pushy about where to go, they encourage the student to pursue their interests
Outcomes
Percent That Went Full-Time
10%
Percent That Went To College
10%
How Much Support Did Dancer Receive in Taking the Next Steps in Ballet?
No support
1
2
3
4
5
Lots of support
Support Description
Not sure as my student is not at this stage in training
Program Grades
Overall Dance Instruction
A+
Continuing Ballet Placement
A+
Emotional Support
A
Performance Opportunities
B+
Program Comments
Program's Best Aspect
The director, teachers, staff & students are all friendly, kind & supportive. It’s been a wonderful year & we look forward to next year!
What Changes Would Be Helpful?
More performance opportunities
Anything Else We Should Know?
It’s been a wonderful school & my daughter’s technique, mindset & confidence have grown tremendously since we switched to Sac ballet school.
