San Elijo Dance and Music Academy
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General
Parent
Program:
San Elijo Dance and Music Academy
Season Attended:
2024-25
# Of Levels In School:
Generally age based
Dancer Age:
14
Hours of Dance Each Week:
11-15 hours
Was Student Scholarshipped?
No
Years At School:
7 or more years
Leveling by Age or Skill?
Age
Teacher Background:
Former professional ballet dancer
Parents Required to Volunteer?
No
Curriculum
Days Per Week:
6
Classes Per Day:
2
Weekend Classes?
Yes
Weekend Schedule:
Half day
Students Per Class:
25-30
Weekly Repertoire or Variations?
Yes
Pointe Classes Per Week:
2
Live Music in Technique Class?
No
Dedicated Men's Program?
Yes
Men Taught by Male Teacher?
Yes
Men Taught Batterie?
Yes
Boys In Level:
Less than 5
Separate Technique Class for Boys:
No
Techniques Taught:
Balanchine
Technique Teacher Rotation:
The school rotated teachers on a fixed schedule
Did School Director Teach?
Never (school admin was NOT designated as an upper level teacher)
Classroom Corrections:
Occasionally dancer specific: mostly general corrections were given
Attention From Teachers:
| Very Little | A Lot |
Quality of Instruction:
| Poor | Excellent |
Did Technique Improve?
| Not at all | Tremendously |
Partnering
Frequency of Partnering Class:
1x per week
Partner Ratio:
Everyone had to share a partner.
Who Taught?
Male teacher
How Much Partnering Improved:
| No | Tremendously |
Quality of Pas Teaching:
| Poor | Excellent |
How Were Corrections Given?
The teacher focused on one or two couples and the rest of the students were on their own
Description of Partnering Class:
Teachers and male students partner. All partners are shared. Not a consistent class, but worked in several classes.
Other Classes
Other Dance Styles:
Jazz
Other Class Quality:
| Poor | Excellent |
Contemporary Offered?
Yes
Types of Contemporary Classes Taught:
Repertoire, Technique
Contemporary Quality:
| Poor | Excellent |
Master Classes?
Yes
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Training Offered?
No
Injuries/Health/ Mental Health
Are Doctors Available?
No
How Parents Notified?
School called parent
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?
Yes
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:
Safe
Placement Notification Timing:
Spring
How Dancer Was Notified:
In-person meeting with school director/staff
Dancer Had Mentor?
Yes
Mentoring Details:
Informal, we just ask questions
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:
1-3
Shows per Program:
3
Casting:
Everyone auditions for parts
Peformance Calendar:
Nutcracker, Spring Show, Summer Show
Private Lessons
Private Lessons Available?
Yes
Are Private Lessons Encouraged?
| Not at all | Strongly recommended |
Who Takes Privates?
A select few kids
Private Lessons equally available to all students?
| Strongly disagree | Strongly agree |
Explain:
We know people who take them, and others are told they are not possible
Summer Intensives
School Holds an SI?
Yes
School's SI Required?
No
Outside SI OK?
Yes, it's strongly encouraged
How Did School Help?
You check in with the studio for advice
Outcomes
Percent That Went Full-Time:
10%
Percent That Went To College:
41%-50%
How Much Support Did Dancer Receive in Taking the Next Steps in Ballet?
| No support | Lots of support |
Support Description:
If you ask, they advise
Program Grades
Overall Dance Instruction:
B+
Continuing Ballet Placement:
C
Emotional Support:
B+
Performance Opportunities:
B
Program Comments
Program's Best Aspect:
Good social environment
Program's Worst Aspect:
Large class sizes
What Changes Would Be Helpful?
More corrections- student attention. Smaller classes or larger rooms
Anything Else We Should Know?
Welcoming environment, excellent teachers
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