Marin Dance Theater: Summerdance Junior

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General

Dancer age:

First time at a summer intensive?

Yes

Year of SI:

2023

Weeks available:

Weeks attended:

Reviewer:

Parent

Date Submitted:

7/14/2023

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

Vaganova, Balanchine

Partnering (based on age):

No partnering

Dedicated men's program?

Unsure

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary, Musical Theater

Quality of other classes:


Not Helpful	Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

Pilates Mat, Body Conditioning, Stretch Class

PT offered?

Extra fee for PT?

We didn't use PT

Injury rate:

I wasn't aware of injuries

Teaching

Who taught?

Different each day

Guest teachers:

Year-round teachers taught:

Throughout the program

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:

Ability

Did students move levels?

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:

No housing or transportation provided as this program draws mainly Bay Area students

Neighborhood safety:


Not Safe	Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:


Definitely Not	Absolutely

Best aspect:

Ballet focused, emphasis on clean technique, but fun and friendly atmosphere and chance for young dancers to try new things.

Least liked about program:

Guest teachers for the older program didn't work with dancers in the junior intensive - a small disappointment.

Suggested changes to program:

More weeks! It's 4 hours of class daily, and everyone was so happy- those kids could have done another couple weeks just like that.

Culture of program:

Safe, friendly, encouraging and positive

Other comments:

I believe all or nearly all students are accepted, but must audition/do a trial class in the spring for or placement. The faculty and staff were very helpful scheduling multiple (no fee) classes for my child so they could place her in the most appropriate level. We really appreciated this.

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