Russian Ballet International - Florence, Italy
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Summer Intensive Reviews
Programs Reviewed: 251
Total Reviews: 2122
Total Reviews: 2122
General
12
First time at a summer intensive?
No
Year of SI:
2026
Weeks available:
3
Weeks attended:
2
Reviewer:
Parent
Date Submitted:
07/31/2026,
Curriculum
Techniques taught:
Vaganova
Partnering (based on age):
No partnering
Dedicated men's program?
No
# of boys in level:
Less than 5
Other dance genres:
Character
Quality of other classes:
| Not Helpful | Helpful |
Injury Prevention
Strength classes?
Body Conditioning, Stretch Class
PT offered?
No
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:
No
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, Wood floors not sprung
Studio space:
| Cramped | Lots of Space |
Studio cleanliness:
| Dirty | Spotless |
Schedule
Classes per day:
4
Saturday classes:
No
Saturday class duration:
N/A
Leveling
Leveling:
Assigned after placement class
Leveling type:
Ability
Did students move levels?
Unsure
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:
Yes but my dancer did not live there
Where did they stay?
Rented an apartment or house
Activities
Weekend outings:
Yes
Attended weekend outings:
I didn't attend any of them
Logistics
Quality of handbook:
| Spotty | Comprehensive |
Program communication:
| Limited | Comprehensive |
Transportation:
Walked with chaperone
Neighborhood safety:
| Not Safe | Very Safe |
General Comments
Overall recommendation:
| Definitely Not | Absolutely |
Best aspect:
Being immersed in the Italian culture was wonderful and inspiring. The Bolshoi teachers were very good and attentive, but translators were needed.
Least liked about program:
It would have been nice to have more pointe work and partnering. The studios were beautiful and historic, but small. There was also no air conditioning and there was a major European heat wave to nearly 100 degrees.
Suggested changes to program:
Air conditioning would be nice in the studios but I understand it's in a historic space and it's lovely to look at and dance in, but it was so very hot!
Culture of program:
Very supportive and attentive to details in technique! Wonderful to meet dancers from all over the world.
Other comments:
None
Dancer age: