Valerie Gnassounou

DANCE010 · DANCE29 · MOD10 · DANCE041A · DANCE32 · DANCE012A · DANCE029 · DANCE24971 · DANCE041B · DANCE012B · DANCE011A · BALLE06 · DANCE · FREN1 · DANCE007A · DANCE12B · DANCE12 · 70 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 52/100
RMP rating: 3.5/5
Take again: 56.9%
Difficulty: 2.9

The decision

if you want an inspiring coach; be cautious with online theory sections where grading and clarity frustrate many.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPolarizing Dance ProfStudio Classes LovedOnline Unclear InstructionsTough Exact-Answer GraderSlow Email Responses

Studio and technique dance classes draw glowing praise for inspiration, care, and growth
Online dance appreciation and theory sections draw sharp criticism for and
Success depends heavily on course type and following directions exactly

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

Studio classes often yield easy A+ with engagement, while and can punish small mistakes despite A grades for careful students.

; online theory is tougher on partial credit.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Physical dance classes feel accessible and fun, but , and critiques that raise intellectual load.

; in-person studio is skill practice focused.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

Many dance and studio sections mark attendance mandatory, and .

; some online sections list attendance no.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

studio , while online .

In-person technique reviews are mostly MustTake; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

40/100

Tough-grader tags dominate online and some recent courses, with exact-answer quizzes and harsh zeros, though .

Format shift

Online is much harsher on exact answers; .

Workload

Moderate

50/100

Studio work is practice-heavy but doable; online adds readings, discussions, critiques, and .

Format shift

Online theory can feel heavier on writing; studio load is physical rather than paper-heavy.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

She is an inspirational studio coach for many and a mixed quality.

Format shift

In-person technique teaching rates excellent; online organization and clarity rate poor.

Assessment method

Balanced

50/100

Studio relies on participation and performance; , and discussions.

Format shift

Online leans quiz and essay heavy; in-person technique leans participation and movement.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person technique, jazz, ballet, and Pilates students , and life-changing, while a few recent theory/French notes are harsh.

Main concern

Recent non-studio or and harsh zeros for minor misses.

What students said

“Honestly, she is the my life.”
DANCE011A

“TERRIBLE. Never dropped a class so fast... if you miss ONE minor detail.”
DANCE32

“Taking her class was one of the ”
DANCE010

Remote format

Online

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online dance appreciation and theory courses often feel unclear, with , and mixed A versus C experiences.

Main concern

Unclear instructions, no rubrics, and .

What students said

“This professor does not . None of her assignments and .”
DANCE32

“Highly do not recommend you take classes taught by Professor Gnassounou. She grades extremely tough; if it is not her words .”
DANCE029

“I loved Dance 209, and understanding. The amount of classwork is entirely doable.”
DANCE029

Exam style

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online open-book but , while studio assessment centers on participation and performance.

Open Book Quizzes OnlineExact-Answer Written QuizzesPerformance AttendanceDance CritiquesNo Clear Proctoring Tools Named

Assessment risk

Varies

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person dance assessment emphasizes attendance, participation, and performance growth; recent non-studio sections complain of .

Mandatory AttendancePerformance BasedParticipation Matters

“She expects a lot from her students to give it their all in the dance class.”
DANCE24971

“No. .”
DANCE29

Online

yet graded for exact wording; written quizzes, essays, and critiques drive grades, with no Lockdown Browser or webcam proctoring clearly proven.

Open Book QuizzesExact Match AnswersWritten Short EssaysPerformance Critiques

“ .”
DANCE29

“Your quiz answers must be exact or .”
DANCE32

“if your answer doesnt match the model answer exactly, its wrong.”
DANCE029

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“Honestly, she is the my life.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews comparing beloved in-person studio teaching with polarized online theory experiences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Split

55/100

“Under the training of this amazing professor, I have improved so much... she is the my life.”

⚠️ Online Clarity Issues

30/100

“She grades and then realizes she wasn't clear in the instructions, .”

👍 Studio Recommendation

85/100

“Taking her class was one of the ”

📝

35/100

“if it is not her words . I've NEVER gotten full credit on a .”

Theme 1

💃 About Studio Dance Classes

Classes are fun with this professor
:)
I really grew as a dance

Theme 2

💻 About Online Theory Sections

and
None of her assignments and
to respond

Theme 3

❤️ About Personality

she herself is a very nice and sweet person
Valerie is a wonderful teacher and so inspirational
She brings such joy into the classroom

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years show a stable split between loved studio teaching and criticized online theory organization.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 536

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2 out of 53

1 out of 518

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 20 · A 7 · A- 3

B range

B+ 3 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

C+ 1 · C 4

D range

No reported values

F

F 1

No letter grade reported

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2

Valerie Gnassounou

x x x x x x x if you want an inspiring coach; be cautious with online theory sections where grading and clarity frustrate many.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Mandatory

Depends

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Split

⚠️ Online Clarity Issues

👍 Studio Recommendation

📝 x x

💃 About Studio Dance Classes

💻 About Online Theory Sections

❤️ About Personality

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want an inspiring coach; be cautious with online theory sections where grading and clarity frustrate many.

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