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
- Having this TA for the second time was a pleasure…
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
- Mr. Outevsky was helpful during class and labs…
David is great and very funny! He knows what he's talking about
Dance KinesIology course, York University – Anonymous student evaluations
- David is great and very funny!…
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
- I enjoyed working with David. He was very helpful…
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
- He always tries to understand our learning abilities…
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 Outevsky was a very fun instructor…
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
- David is a great instructor, he always has helped me in the course material work…
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
- Although i have only known David in a teaching capacity…
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 him!
Esther Spivakov, 1st year Dance major, York University
- David makes the Dance Studies class both fun and educating…
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 of dance, especially between Russian folk dance and Philippine folk dance.
Regina Bautista - MA candidate, dance, York University; Graduate Associate, York Centre for Asian Research; former company trainee of Ballet Philippines
- I worked with David as a fellow academic colleague in the dance program at York…
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 understanding of dance history allows him to teach dance from a culturally relativistic perspective that is inclusive and accessible to all populations, ages, and cultures. In the studio, David’s dance science education helps him design anatomically and psychologically sound dance classes with the goal of realizing the dancers’ full potential in a safe and healthy manner.
Tanya Berg, PhD, Dance Studies, Sessional Lecturer, University of Toronto
- I have been pleased to welcome David for three consecutive years…
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 aspiring dancers of any level to work with him if they get the chance.
Elaine Diaz, DC Dance Club, private Ballroom and Latin student
- During the past year of learning Latin dances with David as my instructor…
“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 ballroom and Latin dance styles with David since November 2018. Dance has allowed me to express my zest for life and gratitude and I feel alive and happier. When I dance I forget about everything else, David has pushed me to get out of my head and my comfort zone and he has helped me improve my self-confidence on the floor. He has a calm demeanour about him and he is patient and kind when teaching. He has a keen sense of identifying his students’ abilities, this allow each student to progress at their own pace. For new comers Dance techniques can be very complicated, but David takes the time to simplify the salient features of a particular dance and explains these techniques at the students’ level. At each lesson he encourages me to work on a particular aspect of the dance and provides essential feed back to help me grow and improve.
I would encourage anyone who has always wanted to dance to come and take a lesson with David. As a famous dancer said: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great”. Dancing is a lot of fun and is known to improve our overall wellbeing – you should try it!!
Tania Rodriguez, DC Dance Club, Private Ballroom and Latin Student
- You have to love dancing to stick to it…
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 better body awareness, helped to stay focused, fix my posture and offered a great way to de-stress after a long day. I have been impressed with the quality of instruction. He helps you to learn the proper technique and performance skills in an encouraging environment. All his classes are amazing.
I highly recommend David’s dance classes he offers for adults and children.
Liana Bertsch, DC Dance Club, private Ballroom and Latin student
- It was a year ago when I decided to take dance classes…