Hotel within walking distance of studios (affiliated with BBT)
Stayed with local family or friends
Activities
Weekend outings
No
Yes
Attended weekend outings
I didn't attend any of them
Logistics
Quality of handbook
Spotty
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Comprehensive
Program communication
Limited
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Comprehensive
Transportation
Host hotel was within walking distance
Students in hotel can easily walk; otherwise, dancers commute.
Walked without chaperone
Neighborhood safety
Not Safe
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Very Safe
General Comments
Overall recommendation
Definitely Not
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Absolutely
Best aspect
An excellent balance of high quality training, networking opportunities, & full performance with a small supportive group
Supportive environment, small classes with a host of artistic directors and guest teachers
Least liked about program
It was excellent in every way.
nothing
Suggested changes to program
additional partnering opportunities
Culture of program
With only about 35 dancers, everyone gets to know each other well. The average age is 20, so the dancers are primarily HS seniors/college age and very focused. Dancers treat each other like peers not competitors.
Focused dancers who work hard and seek to be supportive of others as well. Everyone is there to grow and make connections. The performance opportunity varies every other year (classical ballet alternates with mixed rep). Dancers get to know each other well and have a "company" type experience thanks to all the components that are in place.
Other comments
The exposure to so many artistic directors and guest instructors is priceless. The program is small but truly a powerful opportunity to train, network and perform in a rigorous and inspirational setting. Ideally, 18+ is optimal.
