Question

The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are attending. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Model Answer

The charts provide data on the venue and nature of dance classes in an Australian town. Overall, a correlation can be seen between a child's age and the type of class they attend.

In terms of venue, classes are held in both private and public spaces. Private studios are the most popular location, accounting for 48% of all classes. A majority of classes, however, are held in communal spaces such as school halls (24%), community halls and other spaces (18%), and college-based studios (10%).

All types of dance attract a significant number of students, attendance for each ranges between 820 and 900. Modern dance is most popular with older children, with more than 500 attending classes. In contrast, ballet is more popular with children under 11, with two-thirds of students coming from this group. Tap is attended by both age groups in near equal numbers, but is the top choice for neither.

More younger children attend classes than older ones, largely due to the popularity of ballet.

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