Washington Ballet Repertory Experience

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General

Dancer age:

First time at a summer intensive?

Year of SI:

2024

Weeks available:

Weeks attended:

Reviewer:

Parent

Date Submitted:

8/4/2024

Curriculum

Techniques taught:

Vaganova, Balanchine

Partnering (based on age):

3x per week

Dedicated men's program?

Unsure

# of boys in level:

Less than 5

Other dance genres:

Contemporary, Contemporary Ballet

Quality of other classes:


Not Helpful	Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

None of the above

PT offered?

Yes

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:

Age

Did students move levels?

Leveling fair?

Yes

Students per class:

16-24

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:

Logistics

Quality of handbook:


Spotty	Comprehensive

Program communication:


Limited	Comprehensive

Transportation:

Road with locals—not a dormer

Neighborhood safety:


Not Safe	Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation:


Definitely Not	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.

Least liked about program:

Studios were a little hot (it was a 95+ degree DC week).

Suggested changes to program:

Nothing!!

Culture of program:

Perfect for hardworking, advanced, serious dancers who want a great challenge.

Other comments:

Can’t wait to return !

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