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Summer Intensive Reviews

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Total Reviews: 2049

Academy of Russian Ballet

Summer Intensive Reviews

General

Dancer age

1
1

First time at a summer intensive?

1
1

Year of SI

1
1

Weeks available

1
1

Weeks attended

1
1

Reviewer

1
1

Curriculum

Techniques taught

2

Partnering (based on age)

2

Dedicated men's program?

2

# of boys in level

2

Other dance genres

2
2
1
2

Quality of other classes

Not Helpful
2
Helpful

Injury Prevention

Strength classes?

2
1
2
1

PT offered?

2

Extra fee for PT?

2

Injury rate

2

Teaching

Who taught?

2

Guest teachers

2

Year-round teachers taught

2

Attention from teachers

Very Little
2
A Lot

Technique improved?

No
2
Yes - Tremendously

Studios

Dance floors

2
1

Studio space

Cramped
2
Lots of Space

Studio cleanliness

Dirty
1
1
Spotless

Schedule

Classes per day

2

Saturday classes

2

Saturday class duration

2

Leveling

Leveling

2

Leveling type

2

Did students move levels?

2

Leveling fair?

2

Students per class

2

Performance

Performance?

1
1

Rehearsals detracted from class?

Completely
2
Not At All

Housing - General

Housing provided

2

Where did they stay?

2

Activities

Weekend outings

2

Logistics

Quality of handbook

Spotty
2
Comprehensive

Program communication

Limited
2
Comprehensive

Transportation

1
1

Neighborhood safety

Not Safe
2
Very Safe

General Comments

Overall recommendation

Definitely Not
2
Absolutely

Best aspect

  • "Small but challenging program with well known guest teachers, several of whom are YAGP judges. Classes are intense and detail oriented and I feel like I improved tremendously. The year round students are very nice and welcoming to outside students (there were a number from out of state) and I made friends quickly. The Directors have a good rapport with students and give outside students just as much attention as year round students."
  • "I love that the classes are the perfect size and teachers always so attentive to details. My daughter loves the stretch classes to get the day started. The technique classes are the appropriate speed for each level and children are challenged without feeling overwhelmed. It’s a warm and friendly environment that takes the children’s needs and abilities into consideration first and foremost. Most highly recommend for a summer intensive that focuses on improving technique, building strength, and introducing new types of dance such as character and contemporary. The teachers are top notch and we can’t wait for the final 3 weeks with world renowned guest teachers."

Least liked about program

  • "I wish we had Saturday classes."
  • "No complaints!!"

Suggested changes to program

  • "Nothing really. It was great!"
  • "That I lived closer to the location.🤪"

Culture of program

  • "Positive but students are expected to work hard each day."
  • "It’s an inviting environment that is welcoming to different levels of technique and capabilities."

Other comments

  • "I highly recommend this program! It’s not well known but should be on people’s radar!"
  • "I feel like it is a hidden gem in the DMV. The year round staff are amazing and the guest teachers are renowned. I couldn’t ask for more. We can’t wait for the last three weeks!!"
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