Having this TA for the second time was a pleasure, he is very kind and understanding. He works hard to ensure that his students understand the material.
Introduction to Dance Studies course, York University – Anonymous student evaluations...
Mr. Outevsky was helpful during class and labs, he was knowledgeable of the material and made himself available before/after class hours when requested. During the times where he would lead lectures or activities he presented information clearly and efficiently.
Dance Kinesiology course, York University – Anonymous student evaluations...
David is great and very funny! He knows what he's talking about
Dance KinesIology course, York University – Anonymous student evaluations...
I enjoyed working with David. He was very helpful. He was professional and was very knowledgeable on the topics discussed in class
Introduction to Dance Studies course, York University – Anonymous student evaluations...
He always tries to understand our learning abilities and also takes more care about our learning situation in his tutorial
Dance Experience course, York University – Anonymous student evaluations...
David Outevsky was a very fun instructor and encouraged students to explore ballroom beyond the classroom.
Dance Experience course, York University – Anonymous student evaluations...
David is a great instructor, he always has helped me in the course material work, if I had any problems with the essays or dance movements, if he had to repeat it, he would be there to help.
Dance Experience course, York University – Anonymous student evaluations...
Although i have only known David in a teaching capacity for the past 2 months i have found David to be a dependable, approachable, compassionate and patient teacher. He definitely is passionate about his work and this shines through in his talent.
Jenna Hadden, 1st year (advanced standing) York University Dance Student
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David makes the Dance Studies class both fun and educating. He always comes in with a positive attitude and is willing to take any questions for the improvement and understanding of the students. The material is never dry- he always adds personal stories and shares his personal experiences in the dance world to engage us more into the class and to better understand and relate to the material. David is a great TA and I really enjoy working with hi...
I worked with David as a fellow academic colleague in the dance program at York. We collaborated on a project exploring how the different perspectives of contemporary dance choreography between a ballroom dancer and a ballet dancer could cohere to present a new experience of contemporary dance presented through a dance video. Through conversations, he also helped me refine my voice in academic writing and realize differences in cultural practice ...
I have been pleased to welcome David for three consecutive years as a guest instructor within my course in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. David is remarkably committed to, and passionate about, his dance practice, scholarly research and academic teaching positions. He is continually searching for the most effective ways to facilitate learning in all situations. In a lecture setting, his understandi...
During the past year of learning Latin dances with David as my instructor, I feel I have become a better dancer now, since the last time I started. He pushes me to dance to the best of my ability and has helped improve my technique by giving me a better understanding of movement. He challenges, encourages, inspires and motivates me to improve as a dancer. I'm glad to have the opportunity to learn from an instructor like David, and would recommend...
“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on the walls and maybe hang in museums, no poems to be printed and sold, nothing but that single fleeting moment when you feel alive” Merce Cunningham
David’s love for dance is very evident in the way he dances and teaches. He brings a passion and dedication that inspires me to improve myself. I have been learning ballr...
It was a year ago when I decided to take dance classes. I looked through all the classes offered in various dance studios and decided to join a few different ones in different studios. However, after a few classes with David Outevski, I stopped attaining other dance studios and have been taking classes only with him since then. For me, learning to dance has been more challenging than anything else. However, learning dancing helped me to develop b...
