The Dance Factory
Intensive Program
Evaluation

Terminology

Body Proportion - relationship of lengths of arms, legs torso, and neck

Instep - arch of the foot

Coordination - control ofmuscular activity (i.e. ability to do many different movements at the same time.

Line - aesthetic quality of all poses

Flexibility - a looseness of the limbs and joints

Turnout - outward rotation of the legs in the hip joint

Strength - ability to hold oneself correctly while executing steps

Alignment - correct vertical placement of te body (standing straight with shoulders and hips inline) with weight correctly placed

Use of Feet - articulation of feet and ability to consistently point one's feet while dancing

Port de Bras - carriage of the arms

Adage - sustained movement

Extension - the height at which a leg can be sustained with correct placement

Pirouettes - turns

Petit Allegro - small jumps

Batterie - beating of legs and feet during petit allegro

Grand Allegro - execution and connection of large jumps

Elevation & Ballon - degree of height and lightness in jumps

Pointe - degree of achievement in pointe technique

Musicality - following musical rhythms and dynamics

Movement Quality - expressive, flowing movement

Projection - presence, conveying of personality and emotion

Concentration - ability to focus

Motivation - inner drive to dance to the best of one's ability, always striving for improvement

Attendance - regularly participating in all scheduled classes

Attitude - positive, respectful approach to work, facilities, staff, volunteers and other students and their belongings

Behavior - adhere to the rules and social decorum of the school

Personal Improvement - the degree of progress made during the year

Effort - exertion of strength of power; physically and mentally

Energy - strength of expression, combined with strength given to movements and poses

Evaluation's are a combined opinion of The Dance Factory's faculty.