Turn rehearsal and performance videos Into learning opportunities

With Film Review every rehearsal and performance becomes an educational opportunity!

As educators, we know rehearsals are where growth happens. Students experiment, stretch their abilities, and learn to collaborate. But one of the most effective teaching tools often comes after rehearsal: reviewing performance videos. When paired with structured feedback, rehearsal recordings can transform how students learn and develop their craft.

Helping Students See What You See

Watching rehearsal footage allows students to step outside themselves and observe their performance as an audience member would. Subtle details—like body alignment, projection, or whether choreography reads from the back of the house—suddenly become clear. This perspective helps students understand your feedback more directly and apply it with purpose.

From General Notes to Specific Guidance

Instead of broad comments like “tighten the ensemble work,” you can point to exact moments in the video. Students grasp what needs improvement more quickly, because they can see what you’re describing. This not only accelerates corrections but also builds their confidence as they notice their own progress from rehearsal to rehearsal.

Encouraging Student Ownership

Video review also empowers students to take responsibility for their own learning. They can replay sections, study timing, refine technique, and prepare questions for their next rehearsal. It fosters independent learning and reinforces accountability—skills that extend beyond the stage into every area of their education.

Collaboration Across Disciplines

One of the greatest advantages of rehearsal video feedback is the ability to bring multiple voices into the process. Clinicians, choreographers, music directors, and technical directors can all review the same footage, offering real-time comments that students can revisit as often as needed. Instead of siloed notes, students receive a well-rounded, multi-perspective evaluation—mirroring the collaborative nature of live performance.

✨ CUR8’s Film Review feature was built with this in mind. It allows educators and creative teams to record rehearsal videos and provide timestamped notes directly on the footage curated for each student. Whether it’s a choreographer pointing out spacing, a vocal coach highlighting diction, or a lighting designer noting cue timing, everyone can contribute in one central place. Students don’t just get feedback— they get actionable, collaborative, curated coaching that helps them grow faster and stronger.