BALLET HELP DESK

Summer Intensive Reviews

Programs Reviewed: 241
Total Reviews: 1952

Washington Ballet Repertory Experience

Summer Intensive Reviews

General

Dancer age

1
1

First time at a summer intensive?

2

Year of SI

1
1

Weeks available

2

Weeks attended

2

Reviewer

2

Curriculum

Techniques taught

1
2

Partnering (based on age)

1
1

Dedicated men's program?

1
1

# of boys in level

2

Other dance genres

2
1
1

Quality of other classes

Not Helpful
1
1
Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

2

PT offered?

1
1

Extra fee for PT?

2

Injury rate

1
1

Teaching

Who taught?

1
1

Guest teachers

2

Year-round teachers taught

2

Attention from teachers

Very Little
1
1
A Lot

Technique improved?

No
1
1
Yes - Tremendously

Studios

Dance floors

2

Studio space

Cramped
2
Lots of Space

Studio cleanliness

Dirty
1
1
Spotless

Schedule

Classes per day

1
1

Saturday classes

2

Saturday class duration

2

Leveling

Leveling

1
1

Leveling type

2

Did students move levels?

2

Leveling fair?

2

Students per class

2

Performance

Performance?

1
1

Rehearsals happened

2

Casting equitability

Uneven
1
1
Even

Rehearsals detracted from class?

Completely
2
Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided

2

Where did they stay?

1
1

Activities

Weekend outings

2

Logistics

Quality of handbook

Spotty
1
1
Comprehensive

Program communication

Limited
1
1
Comprehensive

Transportation

1
1

Neighborhood safety

Not Safe
1
1
Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation

Definitely Not
1
1
Absolutely

Best aspect

  • "It was a very unique program in a company-like setting. A 1.5 hr technique class daily, followed by 4, 1.5 hr rehearsals for 4 different pieces of Edwaard Liang’s rep (classical, Balanchine, contemporary, and contemporary ballet pieces). 9 am to 6 pm, Mon-Fri. Long but incredible days that my dancer LOVED."
  • "Diversity of rep taught. The show at the end was nice too."

Least liked about program

  • "Studios were a little hot (it was a 95+ degree DC week)."
  • "Not at all as advertised. The students do company rep, but Edwaard Liang was mostly absent. He didn't teach any classes - either technique or rep. Showed up occasionally to watch, but not for any significant time. According to my child, he didn't seem interested in any of the students from a recruiting standpoint and therefore didn't spend much time there. Classes and rehearsals led by other company and school personnel."

Suggested changes to program

  • "Nothing!!"
  • "The program was ok, but it's advertised (including by school representatives on this podcast) as having heavy involvement by the artistic director. This just isn't true."

Culture of program

  • "Perfect for hardworking, advanced, serious dancers who want a great challenge."
  • "Culture was welcoming and inclusive."

Other comments

  • "Can’t wait to return !"
  • "Don't go here if you're hoping for time in front of the director or for it to turn into a full year offer at any level."
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