Daniel Berney - El Camino College, Torrance, CA

Professor: Daniel Berney

Department: Fine Arts

College: El Camino College, Torrance, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Berney is an interesting and timeless soul. If you are taking Dance 101, it is likely because you were forced into it. While he makes the "final project" sound scary, at the end of the day it is a simple performance. Berney will NOT guide you along the way however, and that is his downfall as a professor for this class. But, he is a caring man.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! HES WHAT MADE MY WEEK!! DO YOURSELF THE FAVOR AND TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: DANCE103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

just need the book for midterm and final essays. I was glad to take his class. It was very fun!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took the class online during a winter course; very easy A if you stay on top of the work. Just quizzes and discussion posts for each chapter, 1 concert critique, and 1 dance video critique. The book is needed for discussion questions, but older (and cheaper) editions will work just fine. Some extra credit if offered.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is funny and really interacts with the class. He is very easy going but you have to attend his class or else you won't pass. I didn't go for 3 days and my A went down to a C. But he does give a lot of extra credit, take advantage of it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class as a high school student, and it was my first community college class. I was incredibly scared, but I have no complaints! Professor Berney was great. The assignments are not hard at all if you read the chapter. The quizzes are easy as well. The extra credit comes in handy. The curriculum is also interesting!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ok Teacher and Okay Class! I think it's a bit much for an online class about Dance Appreciation. A LOT OF WRITING! Has a "7 part" FINAL! Weekly Reading and Tests/Quizzes are not overwhelming (there reasonable). Not really the most enjoyable class. If you want to pass, you WILL WORK FOR IT!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very straightforward class. Every week you are assigned to answer discussion questions from certain chapters and complete quizzes. All you have do to is pay attention to the deadlines and complete the assigned work and you will pass. It's almost impossible not to get an A in this class. The book is necessary.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Love his class and he tries to give every extra opportunity to pass his class and make sure you do every extra credit. His class has to be one of my most favorite classes that I had in college and definitely will miss his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: DANCE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was my second time taking a Dance online class with Professor Berney and I have to recommend definitely take a Dance online class with Professor Berney and the online class has a clear grading criteria and you have to stay on task doing the work which is due every Monday but very enjoyable class and definitely the best professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: DANCE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Horrible and realized that none of the questions in the midterm and the final had nothing to do with the modules. The modules have very little detail to help you study for the test but the rest of the assignments are a piece of cake. Make sure you do the concert and if you do not then your grade will suffer and do every extra credit assignment.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: DANCE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Easy class but if you do not do any extra credit assignment then your grade percentage will decrease and he count extra credit assignment like an actual regular assignment.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: DANCE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

You can take Dance Online Class with him but be aware he would forget that he did not grade your assignment and you will have to remind him. Clear grading criteria in the class and you have to make sure you turn your assignment on time and if you do not then no chance of getting the point. He does not grade on time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: DANC103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

easy A if you do as you are supposed to. Extra credit helps a lot, but if you miss more than 4 days or a concert grade will suffer.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is the easiest class you will ever take, but Berney is not a good professor. He doesn't answer questions clearly, he doesn't even seem to know what's happening half of the time. Doesn't respond to emails and is unintentionally rude a lot. There's a lot of concert you need to attend. Super easy overall, just annoying.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He does make his Dance online class interesting by letting us do extra credit on Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. You have to keep up with the work every week and then you will be fine however it is easy to forget the due date for the assignment that is due for his Dance online class and you have to go to the concert.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I do like his Dance online class. The assignment is clear but you do have to remember to turn in the assignment before it is due and it is interesting how we get to do a extra credit assignment on Dancing with the Stars every week and it is interesting and I do recommend to take his Dance online class and you will think that it is interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His dance 101 is easy. He gives extra credit like crazy! Just show up because he is always finding so way to give out extra credit. You need to participate and sometimes you have to go in front of the class to give a mini presentation that is less than 30 seconds. Such an easy class and cool professor!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DANCE101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is easy to get points in the class. You will have to make sure you turn in the assignment before the date that it is due and it is easy to forget however there are many opportunities for you to get the grade that you want in the class and his class was great. I have never had a class that was like his class and I really like his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: DANCE103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I would not recommend to take his class if you are not able to go to the concert. He grades the concert as it is worth many points and if you do not do it then your grade will go down one grade. If it is convenient for you to go to the concert during the weekend since it is usually on the weekend then sure take him but if not then do not take him.