Elite Classical Coaching

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General

Dancer age:

First time at a summer intensive?

Year of SI:

2021

Weeks available:

Weeks attended:

Reviewer:

Parent

Date Submitted:

6/10/2023

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

Vaganova

Partnering (based on age):

1x per week

Dedicated men's program?

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary, Character, Ballroom

Quality of other classes:


Not Helpful	Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

None of the above

PT offered?

Extra fee for PT?

We didn't use PT

Injury rate:

Seemed average

Teaching

Who taught?

The same every day

Guest teachers:

Yes

Year-round teachers taught:

Throughout the program, 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 when accepted

Leveling type:

Age

Did students move levels?

Leveling fair?

Yes

Students per class:

10-15

Performance

Performance?

Nothing

Rehearsals detracted from class?


Completely	Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided:

Where did they stay?

Rented an apartment or house

Activities

Weekend outings:

Logistics

Quality of handbook:


Spotty	Comprehensive

Program communication:


Limited	Comprehensive

Transportation:

drove DD to class

Neighborhood safety:


Not Safe	Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:


Definitely Not	Absolutely

Best aspect:

DD liked the classes in general. The instructors give good corrections, and give attention equally to year-round and SI only students

Least liked about program:

Ballroom isn’t DD’s favorite

Suggested changes to program:

More partnering

Culture of program:

A great smaller SI with solid classical training. Attracts a lot of YAGP darlings, but overall the vibe is friendly and not super competitive.

Other comments:

DD felt this program was appropriate for ages 12+, but there were some younger ones in attendance. I think the hours are a bit long for kids under 12 years. Former ECC students who are now company members frequently join in the classes during the SI and during my daughter’s time in residency with the company. In addition to Ava Arbuckle, students who are now in trainee/second company spots at ABT, SFB, and OKCB popped in for classes. It is great to be in the room with so much talent.

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