Summer Intensive Reviews

Programs Reviewed: 223
Total Reviews: 1727

En Pointe Indiana Ballet

Summer Intensive Reviews

General

Dancer age

1
2
1
1

First time at a summer intensive?

5

Year of SI

3
1
1

Weeks available

5

Weeks attended

5

Reviewer

5

Curriculum

Techniques taught

1
4
1
3
4

Partnering (based on age)

1
2
2

Dedicated men's program?

5

# of boys in level

2
3

Other dance genres

2
5
4
5
5

Quality of other classes

Not Helpful
1
4
Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

2
2
5
2

PT offered?

4
1

Extra fee for PT?

5

Injury rate

4
1

Teaching

Who taught?

3
1
1

Guest teachers

5

Year-round teachers taught

4
1

Attention from teachers

Very Little
1
4
A Lot

Technique improved?

No
1
4
Yes - Tremendously

Studios

Dance floors

5

Studio space

Cramped
1
2
2
Lots of Space

Studio cleanliness

Dirty
1
2
2
Spotless

Schedule

Classes per day

5

Saturday classes

5

Saturday class duration

5

Leveling

Leveling

2
3

Leveling type

5

Did students move levels?

5

Leveling fair?

1
4

Students per class

2
3

Performance

Performance?

2
1
2

Rehearsals happened

2
2

Casting equitability

Uneven
4
Even

Rehearsals detracted from class?

Completely
1
2
2
Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided

5

Where did they stay?

1
4

Activities

Weekend outings

2
3

Attended weekend outings

1
2

Favorite

  • Canal walk and newfields art museum, river tubing
  • Newfields art museum and the white river tubing
  • N/A

Least favorite

  • None, all great
  • None
  • N/A

Logistics

Quality of handbook

Spotty
2
1
2
Comprehensive

Program communication

Limited
1
4
Comprehensive

Transportation

1
1
1
1
1

Neighborhood safety

Not Safe
5
Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation

Definitely Not
1
4
Absolutely

Best aspect

  • Proximity to home
  • The teachers are all knowledgeable, caring, very attentive, my son received excellent corrections and felt very encouraged. He loved every single teacher. So happy we came, we will return.
  • The teachers and staff of the studio. The guest teachers Weston Krukow and Jonathan Guise and David Ingrahm were wonderful!
  • Small class sizes, individual attention, affordable, encouraging, inclusive of all dancers. Many of the dancers are able to experience Pas de deux - even the younger ones new to pointe. Heavy focus on ballet technique but also encourages practice in different styles of dance.
  • Supportive environment, lots of attention from the instructors, dancer had a very fun time while also getting excellent and rigorous training. Corrections were given. Communication was much improved. Showcase was spectacular and free video/parents provided.

Least liked about program

  • Favoritism, poor communication, politically affiliated
  • Nothing, all good.
  • It was a great experience. My daughter loved it and learned a lot and feels like she improved tremendously afterwards.
  • The communication, especially at the beginning of the program could be greatly improved. More complete information emailed earlier upon registration to the summer intensive program would be greatly appreciated - a factor I find lacking at most schools.
  • Schedule not sent directly to parents. It was posted at the studio and students had access and could take a picture to send to parents. Lot's of programs tend not to send the schedule to parents but we do enjoy knowing what are dancer is working on daily.

Suggested changes to program

  • Horrendous communication, disorganization, poor teaching.
  • Maybe add an extra week.
  • Possibly more of a show at the end. But really no complaints.
  • Bring in even more outside guest instructors. Daily Schedule is provided weekly to dancers, but sending directly to parents would be even better.
  • Possibly an orientation day.

Culture of program

  • Unhealthy. Spent more time rehearsing than actual technique.
  • Excellent, positive, supportive, immediate friendships that continue even now.
  • Absolutely wonderful.
  • Joyful and encouraging environment. Fun outdoor photo shoot for dancers.
  • Supportive, joyful, and attentive. Everyone is given the attention they deserve.

Other comments

  • Very far right leaning studio owners. High injury rate. For profit. Do not assist dancers with post-grad placements as promised.
  • I am so very happy with the entire experience and recommend all my friends with ballet dancers go. The studio owners are so kind and wonderful people. Everyone very helpful and welcoming.
  • A wonderful variety of guest teachers. She had so much fun. I would recommend to anyone
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