Cecchetti Council of America

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General

Dancer age:

First time at a summer intensive?

Yes

Year of SI:

2024

Weeks available:

Weeks attended:

Reviewer:

Parent

Date Submitted:

6/2/2025

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

Cecchetti

Partnering (based on age):

No partnering

Dedicated men's program?

Unsure

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary

Quality of other classes:


Not Helpful	Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

Pilates Mat, Body Conditioning, Stretch Class

PT offered?

Injury rate:

I wasn't aware of injuries

Teaching

Who taught?

Different each day

Guest teachers:

Yes

Year-round teachers taught:

Did not teach during session

Attention from teachers:


Very Little	A Lot

Technique improved?


No	Yes - Tremendously

Studios

Dance floors:

Sprung floors with secure marley

Studio space:


Cramped	Lots of Space

Studio cleanliness:


Dirty	Spotless

Schedule

Classes per day:

Saturday classes:

Yes

Saturday class duration:

Half day or less

Leveling

Leveling:

Assigned after placement class

Leveling type:

Ability

Leveling fair?

Yes

Students per class:

16-24

Performance

Performance?

Full show

Rehearsals happened:

Outside of class

Casting equitability:


Uneven	Even

Rehearsals detracted from class?


Completely	Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided:

Yes but my dancer did not live there

Where did they stay?

Student lived at home

Activities

Weekend outings:

Yes

Attended weekend outings:

Yes, all of them

Favorite:

There was just one weekend outing to the beach at Holland State Park, but it was lots of fun!

Logistics

Quality of handbook:


Spotty	Comprehensive

Program communication:


Limited	Comprehensive

Transportation:

Walked without chaperone

Neighborhood safety:


Not Safe	Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:


Definitely Not	Absolutely

Best aspect:

This was a great first intensive, and for us, that was the best aspect! It did not require an audition (just an application and photo submission) and took place on a small college campus adjacent to the downtown of a small, safe city. Although the daily schedule was intense (three, 90-minute classes per day + 90-minute rehearsal per day) it wasn't too much for a first intensive experience, and staff were very supportive.

Least liked about program:

Since many dancers attended in groups from their home studios, it was sometimes hard to make friends across different groups.

Culture of program:

Positive, supportive, but with high expectations.

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