Dance Touring Initiative Audience Survey Thank you for completing this survey for this performance of David Dorfman Dance!   - UNC Wilmington and South Arts

1	How often do you attend dance performances? Monthly or more 2 or 3 times a year Once a year First time

2	When it comes to dance performances, which of the following categories do you usually prefer? Please choose ONE from this PAIR. Familiar to me (artist, company, etc.) OR New experience

3	Which of the following categories do you usually prefer? Please choose ONE from this PAIR. Modern, OR Classical

4	Which of the following categories do you usually prefer? Please choose ONE from this PAIR. Has a story or message, OR Focuses on abstraction or pure movement

5	Which of the following categories do you usually prefer? Please choose ONE from this PAIR. Helps me reflect on my culture, OR Shows me another culture

6	Did you attend or participate in any of the residency activities with Doug Varone Dancers? Please check ALL that apply. Lecture/demonstration or school matinee Post-performance discussion/Q&A Master class In-school activity Community workshop Pre-performance talk Other, please specify

7	If you participated in any of the residency activities, how did this influence your perception of tonight's performance? Please check ALL that apply. I understood more about the meaning or intent of the choreographer's work I was able to "see" things that the choreographer or artistic director talked about I recognized choreographic/technical elements taught in the master class I understood/appreciated more about the physical demands placed on the dancers I felt more actively engaged in watching how the dance unfolded/was put together I felt more empowered as a dance "consumer" or audience member

8	Any comments about your perception of tonight's performance?

9	How would you best describe YOUR personal dance experiences? Please check all that apply. I dance for recreation or exercise I am currently taking classes One or more of my children take dance classes I dance socially at clubs and parties I have little or no experience dancing myself I am a dance teacher/educator I am a professional dancer I am a choreographer I took classes as a child Other, please specify

10	How do you prefer to reflect on or process your experience after the performance? Check all those YOU prefer. Discuss with friends/family on the way home Read a review by a professional critic Stay afterwards for a facilitated Q&A/conversation with the artist(s) Stay afterwards for informal discussion, in small groups Go someplace for a drink/dessert and talk with others in the audience Exchange reactions via social media or blogs Receive information to view more dance company videos and information online

11	Which statement best describes how you felt BEFORE the performance? I anticipated being comfortable with the experience I expected to be somewhat challenged I suspected I might be mystified by the experience but was game to try I had no expectations but attended to please a friend/partner/spouse

12	Which statement best describes how you felt AFTER attending? I had a transformational positive experience I found the experience comfortable, maybe even enjoyable I was somewhat challenged, but I coped I was challenged to the point that I gave up during the performance I doubt I will repeat this experience

13	Gender Male Female

14	Age Under 18 18 - 24 25 - 35 36 - 55 56 - 64 65+

15	Race/Ethnicity African American/Black Latino/Hispanic Caucasian/White Asian/Asian American American Indian/Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander Two or more races Other, please specify

16	Did completing this survey help you reflect on your experience? Yes, it helped me appreciate and understand my experience No, it didn't really make a difference

17	Any other comments?

Thank you for completing this survey - your input will help us make dance presentations as engaging as possible.