Is this an easy A?
FairEffort
68/100Reported A grades exist, but she pushes hard and expects focus, so an A still requires real effort.
; no online reviews.
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The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Reported A grades exist, but she pushes hard and expects focus, so an A still requires real effort.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
Content is accessible with clear combinations, yet choreography is physically and emotionally challenging.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
One review lists attendance as mandatory and studio classes require showing up to perform.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Most students say take her for great choreo and growth despite personality friction.
All evidence comes from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Course guide
Grading
Fair
62/100
Students who work hard report strong grades; she is strict about attention, not randomly punitive.
Format shift
All evidence from in-person reviews.
Workload
Moderate
48/100
Classes are a definite workout with challenging choreography that demands practice and focus.
Format shift
All evidence from in-person reviews.
Teaching experience
Excellent
90/100
Clear, professional instruction with strong choreography and high expectations for improvement.
Format shift
All evidence from in-person reviews.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
30/100
Assessment centers on learning combinations, performance, and in-class dancing rather than written exams.
Format shift
All evidence from in-person reviews.
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Course format
Classroom format
Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person dance classes deliver strong choreography, a real workout, and professional coaching with occasional strict moments.
Main concern
She may yell or get annoyed when students are not focused, which some find off-putting.
What students said
“Teresa is amazing. Her choreography is fun, different and really challenging emotionally and physically.”
“she is the most professional and best faculty member at the FC dance department.”
“She might be tough on you sometimes, but it's because she wants you to do it right.”
Remote format
Low confidence
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Main concern
No main concern is stored for this format.
Exam style
Reviews do not clearly prove traditional written exams; assessment is dance performance and choreography mastery.
Assessment risk
Standard
55/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person dance assessment focuses on combinations and performance quality rather than written tests.
“Her choreography is fun, different and really challenging emotionally and physically.”
“It's a definite work out and is worth every minute!”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Teresa is amazing. Her choreography is fun, different and really challenging emotionally and physically. It was the best dance class I have ever taken.”
“she is the most professional and best faculty member at the FC dance department.”
“she really pushes you to work hard and do your best.”
“she got annoyed VERY easily. She yelled at dancers quite a few times.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
9
Recent reviews read by the AI
9
Lifetime ratings
62/100
Evidence confidence
Nine mostly consistent in-person reviews from 2008-2014 with solid detail but limited sample and older dates.
Inside 9 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
3 reported outcomes
A+ 1 · A 2
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