Summer Intensive Reviews

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The Male Dance Connection

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General

Dancer age:

17

First time at a summer intensive?

No

Year of SI:

2023

Weeks available:

1

Weeks attended:

1

Reviewer:

Parent

Date Submitted:

9/30/2023

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

French, Cecchetti, Royal Academy of Dance, Balanchine, Bournonville

Partnering (based on age):

2x per week

Dedicated men's program?

Yes

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary, Character, Modern

Quality of other classes:

Not HelpfulHelpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

Pilates Mat, Pilates Reformer, Weight Training, Body Conditioning, Progressing Ballet Technique, Yoga, Stretch Class, Yamuna Body Rolling

PT offered?

Yes

Extra fee for PT?

No

Injury rate:

I wasn't aware of injuries

Teaching

Who taught?

Different each day

Guest teachers:

Yes

Year-round teachers taught:

Throughout the program, Alongside guest faculty

Attention from teachers:

Very LittleA Lot

Technique improved?

NoYes - Tremendously

Studios

Dance floors:

Sprung floors with secure marley

Studio space:

CrampedLots of Space

Studio cleanliness:

DirtySpotless

Schedule

Classes per day:

More than 5

Saturday classes:

Yes

Saturday class duration:

Full day

Leveling

Leveling:

Assigned after placement class

Leveling type:

Ability

Did students move levels?

Yes

Leveling fair?

Yes

Students per class:

10-15

Performance

Performance?

Parents observe a class

Rehearsals detracted from class?

CompletelyNot At All

Housing - General

Housing provided:

No

Where did they stay?

Hotel

Activities

Weekend outings:

Yes

Attended weekend outings:

Yes, all of them

Favorite:

Dave & Busters

Least favorite:

N/A

Logistics

Quality of handbook:

SpottyComprehensive

Program communication:

LimitedComprehensive

Transportation:

Personal vehicles

Neighborhood safety:

Not SafeVery Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:

Definitely NotAbsolutely

Best aspect:

Learning new things & watching techniques improve

Least liked about program:

N/A

Suggested changes to program:

N/A

Culture of program:

A fantastic male dance experience and inclusion

Other comments:

Well organized, excellent teachers, training, feedback and individual corrections
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