School's Evaluation of the Program

Contract Summary
 Contract: 24-25-0518
 District: GREAT NECK UFSD
 Artist: Ajna Dance Company
 Program: Diwali (festival of lights), Holi (color festival) or Asian American Heritage Month Dance Celebration & Workshop
 Art Form: Dance (DA), Music (MU)
 Grades: KG, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
 Program Dates: 10/25

Evaluation Summary
 Evaluator: Sara Goldberg, Assistant Principal
 Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 Dates: 10/25/2024
 Submitted: 10/28/2024 4:21:04 PM

Ratings
Rating System: 1-5 points: 1=poor; 2=fair; 3=good; 4=very good; 5=outstanding

5
Artistic Quality of Presentation
Artist demonstrated skill and dedication to their art; repertoire was appropriate and well-chosen for students' age and interest levels; art form was presented in an enjoyable, artistic manner.
5
Artist's Interaction with Students
Artist effectively engaged students in the program; artist listened to student comments/questions and responded appropriately.
5
Educational Quality of Presentation
Artist helped students to understand this art form and the creative process; artist demonstrated relationships between art form and other curriculum areas; artists helped children to see/hear with greater discrimination; artist used vocabulary terms that were within the grasp of students.
5
Student Response to Presentation
Artist engaged students' interest and attention; applause and laughter was genuine and enthusiatic; restlessness was minimal; when invited to participate, students were eager; questions to artists indicated that students understood the presentation.
5
Quality of Presentation
Speakers could be easily heard; performers could be seen; lighting, props and sound effects were effective; costumes were imaginative, colorful and appropriate; elements of surprise and humor were included in presentation; program was well-paced; program began and ended on time.
Provided
Study Guides/Support Materials
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Would you recommend this program to other school districts?
Yes
This is the second time we hired Ajna Dance to perform for our students.
Suggestions to artists for improvement:
The artist did an excellent job of created an interactive learning experience.
Please include any additional comments you care to make.
We look forward to having Ajna Dance returning to Saddle Rock in the future.

        
        
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