AI Rate Professor

Dance

Robert Salas

DANCM01A · DANCEM01 · DANCM09A · DANCM03 · DANC56 · DANCM12B3069 · DANCMO3 · MODERNPOT · MOD2 · DANCM10B · DANCEM10B · DANCEM03 · DNCAPPR · DANM10A · MODM12B · DANCM01 · DANCM12B · DANCM10A · DANCE · M51 · DANCM12 · DANCM55 · BALLETII · DANCEM12A · DANCMO1 · DANCEMO1A · DANCM0171238 · DANCE12A · 61 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
52.94%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Great pick for supportive studio dance classes; for Dance Appreciation online, expect self-paced textbook work and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring dance mentorLate grading issuesTextbook-heavy appreciationPatient with beginnersUnclear instructions at times
  • Studio and ballet students , and inspirational for technique and artistry.
  • Dance Appreciation online and hybrid sections , and textbook-driven busywork.
  • Many students still report easy As if , and participation, despite organizational friction.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

76/100

Many students report As for completing writing, quizzes, and participation, with several calling the class an easy GE credit.

Online appreciation often easy but organization-heavy; and practice.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

, though writing volume or technique pace can surprise non-dancers.

Online leans reading and papers; and demanding for others.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Studio classes often require presence, while several online and appreciation sections treat attendance more loosely.

In-person dance technique reviews more often mark attendance mandatory; online is mixed.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

53/100

; studio fans rave while appreciation and organization critics urge other GE options.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

70/100

He is often called an , though MLA nitpicks and late feedback frustrate some.

Format shift

Online students still get high grades despite slow returns; .

Workload

Moderate

50/100

, and textbook quizzes; studio classes add physical practice and occasional critiques.

Format shift

Online appreciation workload is writing-heavy; studio load is more physical participation.

Teaching experience

Good

64/100

Strong care, passion, and patience for dancers, undercut and .

Format shift

online appreciation delivery.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of textbook quizzes, papers, discussions, participation, and occasional performances or critiques.

Format shift

Online is paper and quiz heavy; in-person adds live technique and performance elements.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person studio and appreciation classes highlight a notes on clarity, book work, and a few toughness concerns.

Main concern

Directions can be muddy and some advanced technique expectations or accommodation issues frustrate students.

What students said

“he truly made me love it... super kind and really knows what he is doing.”
DANCM10A
“ and muddled.”
DANCEM01
“how good a dancer is does not matter, but how they feel when dancing”
DANCM10B

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online Dance Appreciation is textbook and and limited interaction, though some call it chill and easy with late-work flexibility.

Main concern

and for long stretches.

What students said

“he accepts late work all the !”
DANCEM01
“Went a full three months w/o an ”
DANCEM01
“The online Dance Appreciation class is textbook driven.”
DANCM01A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessments are standard quizzes, writing, and participation rather than clearly proctored high-security exams.

Textbook quizzesWritten midtermsDance critiquesParticipation based studio work

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person classes combine technique participation with quizzes, written work, and performance expectations.

ParticipationWeekly terminology quizzesWritten midtermPerformance or critique
“He gives weekly quizs on the terminology he assigns.”
DANCEM10B
“Lets the class make up the questions for the midterm”
DANCMO1

Online

, and discussions; reviews do not clearly prove webcam proctoring.

Textbook quizzesPapers and discussionsLate grading
“Be sure to take diligent textbook notes in order to do well on the quizzes.”
DANCM01A
“he accepts late work all the !”
DANCEM01

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Robert is one of the most caring teachers at Moorpark college. He genuinly wants each of his students to do well in his classes.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across online appreciation and in-person studio dance classes. Credibility rating: High.

❤️ Care for Students

75/100

“he cares a lot about he's students and there education this class is must”

🕒

30/100

“Takes 900 years to grade something and doesn't put official due dates”

📈 Easy Credit Potential

76/100

“i'd 100% take another class of if u need an easy credit.”

🧭 Instruction Clarity

40/100

“ and muddled.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Wonderful professor! It was my first time taking ballet and he truly made me love it.
  • passionate about dance
  • quirky and fun - he really cares about each person

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class was an easy A, but .
  • he's an
  • Do the work, and you're fine.

Theme 3

📚 About Workload & Organization

  • Lots of writing
  • textbook driven
  • there are and discussions.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

61

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years give a stable split between beloved studio mentor and messy appreciation logistics.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 530
4 out of 59
3 out of 57
2 out of 57
1 out of 59

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 3 · A 10 · A- 2

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1