Each dancer got a desk dresser and a full closet so storage was amazing and more than needed.
Newer building there were TVs and various spaces for the evenings to hang out
Dorms were recently renovated and nice. Main dining facility was undergoing construction this summer. The dancers were fed at a smaller dining hall along with all of the other student groups on campus, so food choices and supply were limited.
Where did they stay?
Student lived at home
Housing - Supervision
Curfew
Yes
Curfew reasonable?
Yes
Room check
No
Yes
How strict were dorms?
Just about right
Somewhat strict
Infraction handling
Fair
N/A
Housing - Cleanliness
Laundry available
Yes
Laundry free
No
Housing cleanliness
Dirty
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Spotless
Cleaning required
No
Yes
Meal Plan
Meal plan
Yes
Food quality
Gross
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Excellent
Enough food
No
Yes
Dietary needs?
No
Yes
Specific needs
Gluten and dairy free
None
Dietary options
Limited
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Lots
Activities
Weeknight activities
No
Yes
Weekend outings
Yes
Attended weekend outings
I didn't attend any of them
Yes, all of them
Favorite
Newfields art museum
The Lume Monet & Friends exhibition at Newfields
The trip to the museum
Art museum trip
The Indianapolis Zoo and movie theatre and dinner trip
New Superman movie, art museum, zoo, SpongeBob musical, Butler Ballet movie night
Art museum
Least favorite
None
None they were all great
N/a
Logistics
Quality of handbook
Spotty
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Comprehensive
Program communication
Limited
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Comprehensive
Transportation
Chaperone
Drive herself
Walked with chaperone
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
Instructors take a genuine interest in the students.
My daughter thought every instructor was top notch
Excellent training.
The community and how each teacher gave us all attention in classes and outside and they cared about us.
Small classes allowed for each student to be seen and corrected
At the end you do a one act production of a classical ballet and you get to learn all of the roles and variations from that ballet
Professor Cholewa and Professor Ruffo were incredible and very knowledgeable
Attention from teachers; friendly and supportive environment with teachers and other dancers; ability to audition for college program while there
Least liked about program
Nothing.
Daughter did not stay in dorms, lost out on some of the camaraderie
Extra rehearsals after dinner were a lot.
Not much to do near or around campus during downtime
Only two levels this year so classes had very wide-spread abilities; younger girls struggled a lot
The food but only because the main cafeteria wasn’t open this year.
Suggested changes to program
I would like to know the weekend activities in advance before arriving to drop her off.
Option for a shorter program
Outings more interesting
More levels, longer pas classes
Wish there had been more structured social activities at the beginning of the month. Dancers got to know each other eventually but the RAs were hands-off with facilitating group gatherings.
Culture of program
Very professional
Ballet intense, for sure. Daughter excels at modern and jazz, but felt improvement, especially in pointe work.
High expectations for serious attitude and dedication.
friendly and a great experience. There were some of the older girls who sometimes picked on younger girls likely because they were in a higher level than them or had a featured part but it wasn't often and the RAs took care of it and were SO nice.
Very supportive and educational
It was very welcoming
Extremely welcoming
Challenging but friendly
Other comments
The camaraderie built between the students and the RA’s is really neat.
Excellent showcase, choreo very good!
Would recommend for high school students, especially juniors and seniors who are planning to audition for the college program.
