None of the above (Please skip next question if you choose this answer)
Quality of other classes
Not Helpful
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2
3
4
5
Helpful
Injury Prevention
Strength classes?
Body Conditioning
None of the above
Pilates Mat
Pilates Reformer
Progressing Ballet Technique
Stretch Class
Yoga
PT offered?
No
Not sure
Yes
Extra fee for PT?
No
We didn't use PT
Yes
Injury rate
I wasn't aware of injuries
Seemed average
Teaching
Who taught?
Different depending on week
Different each day
Guest teachers
No
Unsure
Yes
Year-round teachers taught
Alongside guest faculty
Throughout the program
Throughout the program, Alongside guest faculty
Attention from teachers
Very Little
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2
3
4
5
A Lot
Technique improved?
No
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2
3
4
5
Yes - Tremendously
Studios
Dance floors
Sprung floors with secure marley
Sprung wood floor
Studio space
Cramped
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2
3
4
5
Lots of Space
Studio cleanliness
Dirty
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2
3
4
5
Spotless
Schedule
Classes per day
2
3
4
Saturday classes
No
Yes
Saturday class duration
Half day or less
N/A
Leveling
Leveling
Assigned after placement class
Leveling type
Ability
Age
Unsure
Did students move levels?
No
Yes
Leveling fair?
No
Yes
Students per class
10-15
16-24
25-30
Performance
Performance?
Nothing
Parents observe a class
Rehearsals detracted from class?
Completely
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2
3
4
5
Not At All
Housing - General
Housing provided
No
Yes and my dancer lived there
# of roommates
3
Bathrooms
Private in suite
Coed bathrooms
No
Air conditioning
Yes
Where did they stay?
Extended stay hotel
Hotel
Hotel with parent
Rented an apartment or house
Housing - Supervision
Curfew
Yes
Curfew reasonable?
Yes
Room check
Yes
How strict were dorms?
Just about right
Infraction handling
Fair
Housing - Cleanliness
Laundry available
Yes
Laundry free
No
Housing cleanliness
Dirty
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2
3
4
5
Spotless
Cleaning required
No
Meal Plan
Meal plan
Yes
Food quality
Gross
1
2
3
4
5
Excellent
Enough food
Yes
Dietary needs?
Yes
Specific needs
Vegetarian
Dietary options
Limited
1
2
3
4
5
Lots
Activities
Weeknight activities
Yes
Weekend outings
No
Yes
Attended weekend outings
Yes, all of them
Favorite
Hershey Park
Logistics
Quality of handbook
Spotty
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2
3
4
5
Comprehensive
Program communication
Limited
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2
3
4
5
Comprehensive
Transportation
Drop off by parent
drove from hotel to studio each day
I drove her
NA
Parent dropped off and picked up
Personal transportation
Self transport via car
Walked without chaperone
Neighborhood safety
Not Safe
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2
3
4
5
Very Safe
General Comments
Overall recommendation
Definitely Not
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4
5
Absolutely
Best aspect
It's always good to try new things, new teachers, styles, etc. Good to get out of your comfort zone.
Town and surrounding area is pretty. Facility was clean.
liked that the program is offered after other summer intensives are over in order to keep in shape
The instruction quality and helpfulness of corrections
The technique corrections
Various teaching styles
The best aspect was how the staff drilled the basics in a way that the kids remembered, while also keeping it fun. Teachers have commented on how they could tell she was at CPYB based on the particular way she closes 5th, etc. Great foundational training.
There was plenty of time after class for family activities such as visiting local parks and pools. Classes were done by 1:30 most days.
Least liked about program
Very few personal corrections (maybe 1 or 2 all week)
Classes were very slow and the level was way below her year-round training. Very few corrections, and the ones that were given were elementary. Not a friendly environment with the other students.
the time of the start of classes. Dancer prefers classes start at 9am or 11:30 vs. 10:00am because she gets hungry prior to finishing
Placement class
The fact that there were only two classes a day. Would have preferred one more
No feedback provided upon completion
The location. Not much to do to stay busy for 2 weeks in the area with the downtime we had.
My dancer's knees started hurting on the second day. She complained that teachers were pushing for her to force her turn out from the ankle/foot rather than promoting hip rotation. The environment did not feel welcoming for students to ask questions of teachers so she just worked in pain for the rest of the week.
Suggested changes to program
More classes, more corrections
Longer classes. Full schedule each day instead of 10-1:45pm and 10-12:45pm. More pointe. More advanced technique.
partnering class
Longer breaks between class
Add an additional class of a different style of class
The option for additional class time each day.
I would like teachers to be more approachable so students don't feel like they have to suck it up and work through through pain and misalignment.
Culture of program
This is probably a very good program for dancers who do not have great ballet training at home or who do not attend a ballet focused program. Otherwise your dancer is probably getting just as good or better training where they are. I would not travel for this program but if you are in the area it would be a good option.
Program seemed to be primarily geared toward competition dancers or dancers who are generally focused on other dance forms during the academic year. Advanced ballet dancers who take class most days of the week may find it too basic.
relaxed yet, intense
Focus on technique refinement
Seemed OK for a week.
Positive, friendly environment. My daughter loved it!
Drop off/pick up program. Lacking personal connection with teachers and limited time to form connections with other dancers.
Other comments
Teacher kept the class over by 30 mins at the end of the day and threatened to keep them an hour instead when he was reminded of the schedule. Placement class schedule was published at the last minute and the class times for the week were sent out late the night before it started. There was little consideration for parents who need to make travel and transportation arrangements based on the start and end times, and little respect for the dancers’ time with not graciously adhering to the published schedule.
This program is a great program. It helps to refine technique by placing dancers according to where they belong. My dancer had technique and pointe daily. Three days of the week she had 3 classes (technique, pointe and 3rd class was pointe) and 2 days a week she had 2 classes (technique and pointe). The option to take privates is available for an extra fee.
Some instructors were more personable than others which my daughter appreciated. They really should add an additional class. We paid a lot of money as did others to attend for the week with all things considered. If they added an additional class of a different style I think I would have been happier at the end. I felt as though we paid for half days etc.
Some teachers were great, however, our overall experience was not positive.
