Columbia Ballet School SC

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General

Dancer age:

First time at a summer intensive?

Year of SI:

2023

Weeks available:

Weeks attended:

Reviewer:

Parent

Date Submitted:

6/26/2023

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

Vaganova

Partnering (based on age):

3x per week

Dedicated men's program?

Unsure

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary, Character

Quality of other classes:


Not Helpful	Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

Pilates Mat, Yoga, Stretch Class

PT offered?

Extra fee for PT?

We didn't use PT

Injury rate:

I wasn't aware of injuries

Teaching

Who taught?

The same every day

Guest teachers:

Yes

Year-round teachers taught:

Alongside guest faculty

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:

Saturday class duration:

N/A

Leveling

Leveling:

Assigned after placement class

Leveling type:

Ability

Did students move levels?

Yes

Leveling fair?

Yes

Students per class:

10-15

Performance

Performance?

Small demonstration

Rehearsals happened:

During daily class

Casting equitability:


Uneven	Even

Rehearsals detracted from class?


Completely	Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided:

Where did they stay?

Student lived at home

Activities

Weekend outings:

Logistics

Quality of handbook:


Spotty	Comprehensive

Program communication:


Limited	Comprehensive

Transportation:

None

Neighborhood safety:


Not Safe	Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:


Definitely Not	Absolutely

Best aspect:

We had out of town guests come and are excited to return. Excellent teachers , guest artists and year round, and excellent program. Our school is the “hidden gem” of Columbia

Culture of program:

We love the staff and the community. They foster healthy relationships for ballet , their bodies and with each other.

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