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  1. Wow, Red Shoes, that's amazing! I have fibromyalgia and arthritis, but find that ballet is the one exercise that doesn't hurt (well it does a bit afterwards!) Yoga kills me! But like you, my exam marks are good in the performance and musicality even if the technique is not so high, and as you get to the higher grades, these attributes become even more important.
  2. I learnt grades 3 and 4 in a beginner's adult class, so had to go to some teen classes to learn the harder elements. They barely noticed me....😁
  3. Hiya, we persuaded our teacher to let us do RAD grades as an adult. She started us at Grade 3 as being most appropriate for adults. I started ballet about eight years ago and didn't do it as a child, but always wished I had. I got my Garde 3 before lockdown and my Grade 4 in January this year. We're now on to Grade 6 (missing Grade 5, as there are beginner adults in the class who would find it too difficult). The examiners have been fantastic about it. I did Grade 4 exam with another lady, and the examiner, who had seen children and teens all day, said it was a lovely way to end the day 🥳. My jumps are low, my extensions are rubbish, but she scored me highly on performance and musicality. I guess that there are some gains as you get older. 😁
  4. My friend and I saw performance on Wednesday and were wondering if the 'Stars' were danced by students as they all looked smaller than the other dancers?
  5. Is there anyone else in their 60s doing RAD grades? I'd love to chat!
  6. Hi, does anyone know the running time if Cinderella please, incl intervals?
  7. I have found a fabulous teacher of adult ballet, who is taking us through the RAD graded exams. We are about to begin Grade 5 in the New Year. If anyone is interested, please contact me for details. The class is at Burnham on Sea. It's not often you find a teacher willing to teach adults the RAD grades! We have had a couple of people leave because of moving away.
  8. Had two fabulous evenings on Thursday and Friday, grinning like a goon the whole way through. Hadn't bought tickets in advance, but bought them about 7.15pm each night, asking for their best cheapest ticket, and expecting to be at the back of the rear circle, and instead, found myself, both nights, a few rows from the stage in centre front stalls for £26.50! Might be a tip worth knowing!
  9. I go to an adult ballet class on a Wednesday eve in Burnham on sea, which is the best adult ballet class I've done, lovely teacher, and those that want to can even do the RAD grades. We have two ladies leaving soon if anyone wants to join. Email me if interested, and I'll give you full details. christinesculfor3@gmail.com
  10. Hello, I make bespoke lined lycra leotards and can make them Longer in the body if needed. Because they are bespoke, I make them from measurements you send me. I usually use Jalie patterns. Email me at christinesculfor3@gmail.com if you would like me to make one for your daughter. Prices start at £80.
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