Very focused classical curriculum based off of French technique. Technique, pointe, variations & conditioning/ yoga plus a theory class
Partnering
Frequency of Partnering Class
1x per week
No partnering
Partner Ratio
Everyone had to share a partner.
Who Taught?
Male teacher
How Much Partnering Improved
No
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Tremendously
Quality of Pas Teaching
Poor
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Excellent
How Were Corrections Given?
Attention and corrections were evenly distributed between the males and females
Description of Partnering Class
Taught by Ballet master, Guillaume Basso from Paris Opera Ballet. He participated in the classes as well. Very experienced and learned a lot.
Additional Comments
Exceptional leadership
Other Classes
Other Dance Styles
Character
Modern
None of the above
Other Class Quality
Poor
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Excellent
Contemporary Offered?
No
Master Classes?
No
Strength & Conditioning
Physical Training Offered?
Yes
Physical Training Types
Body conditioning
Stretch class
Yoga
Physical Training Schedule
Several times a week
Were Trainers Certified?
Yes
Physical Training Quality
Poor
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Excellent
Strength & Conditioning Comments
Yoga master Guillaume Basso teaches most conditioning
Injuries/Health/ Mental Health
Are Doctors Available?
No
How Parents Notified?
My student did not get injured
PT Available?
No
Yes, it is part of fees
Was There a Recovery Plan?
My dancer did not get injured
Mental Health Therapists Available?
No
Yes
Were Students Given Fat Talk?
No
Staff Made Comments About Bodies?
No
Were Students Weighed?
No
Was "Coded Language" Used?
No
Additional Comments
Very conscious about health & welfare of students & body positivity
Performances: Winter Show/ Nutcracker
Performance Opportunities
2-3
School Winter Show?
Yes
Company or School Show?
Company affiliated production and the students perform certain parts
School puts on it's own production and students dance all the parts
Cast in Winter Show?
Yes
How Chosen
Chosen by school director or the company artistic staff
Winter Show Role
Dancing part
Were You Paid?
No
Performance: Ballet Season
Cast in Company Productions?
No
Yes
Kind of Part Given?
Dancing part
How Chosen
Students are chosen to audition by Artistic Staff
Was Casting Fair?
Yes
Did Rehearsals Impact School Schedule?
5
Perfomance Opportunities
All school opportunities, guest appearances with traveling companies
Were You Paid?
No
Competition
School Does Competitions?
Yes
Competitions Required?
No
How Many Compete?
As many as meet the standard
Depends on how many want to participate
% of Students Who Performed
20%
How Chosen?
Those that are interested meet with director. Selected based on studio time available
Interest from student & conference
Competitions Cost Extra?
Only for private lessons which is required
Yes, competition fees and private coaching
Separate Competition Rehearsals?
Yes
Competition Interfered With Training?
N/A
No
Communication
Formal Orientation?
Yes
Handboook & Paperwork
Comprehensive and complete. I knew what to expect for the year
Quality of Communication?
Poor
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Excellent
Who Received Communication?
With parents and students
Exams
Formal Exam?
No
School Culture
How Supported Did Student Feel By Staff?
Not
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Completely
How Supportive Were Students of One Another?
Not
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Completely
Describe School Culture
Joyful, dedicated, challenging, fun, family-like
Caring, attentive, individual & high expectations
Placement Notification Timing
End of year conferences in spring
Spring conferences
Overall School Culture
Lord of the Flies
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Warm & Inclusive
School Outcomes
Is Student In Upper Levels?
No
Yes
Highest Levels of School?
There are no bridge levels
How Many Promoted Internally to Bridge Level
No bridge program
How Many Come From Outside to Bridge Level?
None
Where Graduates Who Do Not Get Bridge Level Go
All find bridge level positions at other ballet schools
How Many Left and Went to College?
Still in infancy stages, but one so far
Career Support
I was not looking for new placement; was staying in program
Building & Surrounding Area
Security Around Building
No
Safety of Area Around School?
Not Safe
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Extremely Safe
Studio Space
Cramped
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Lots of space
Studio Cleanliness
Dirty
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Spotless
Housing
Was Housing Provided?
No
Where Did Dancer Live?
Lived at home
Academics
How Did Academics Work?
Separate e.g. online, independent study, etc.
Academic Support
There were no formal study requirements. Students were on their own
Did the School Support Academics?
Didn't support
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Definitely supported
Overall Program Grades
Overall Dance Instruction
A+
Career Support and Placement
A
A+
Emotional Support
A+
Housing & Food
N/A
Performance Opportunities
A
Overall Comments
Program's Best Aspect
Support, dedication to growth, joyful/attentive atmosphere
Very focused, amazing faculty, great performance opportunities and the studio cat Smoothie!
Program's Worst Aspect
Nothing
Wish more opportunities for privates as they are in high demand
What Changes Would Be Helpful?
Master classes & different dance styles
Nothing at this time
Anything Else We Should Know?
Abby Jayne DeAngelo and Guillaume Basso are extremely experienced, knowledgeable and care deeply for their students. They want to see students succeed. They incorporate French theory with CPYB classical training. Theory classes are a part of the program which enables dancers to have a deeper understanding. Opportunities to travel/dance with communities that have challenges (Honduras) provide a fascinating life experience.
