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  1. DD was taught by Martin Howland for several years at Renaissance Arts Scholars. He is a phenomenal teacher and I would highly recommend him and this project.
  2. Bless her, hugs to her and you. Tell her she needs to 'act' confident - push herself to the front of the class, volunteer to demonstrate something, answer questions etc. Maybe pretend to be a dancer she likes/admires? It is REALLY HARD to do if you are naturally shy/retiring. But if she can put an 'act' on, and just go for it, after a while, the act won't be so much of an act. I'm not a dancer, but am someone who would prefer to hide in the shadows, however, to do my job I have to put a smile on, and go out and be 'all singing all dancing'. It does become easier over time.
  3. If it has any bearing on your thoughts, LSC charge an additional, not inconsiderate, sum of money on top of the degree grant to undertake the degree course with them. This is on top of any extra costs for resources etc. Rambert, to my memory, only charge the £9000 ( or whatever it is ) degree grant that all students are eligible for. However, my understanding is that all diploma courses are self funded.
  4. I think DD filled out the form herself, and the GP just checked it through, and signed to agree. However, DD did it all herself and i wasn't involved. This was for 18+ training.
  5. Thinking of you Michelle, and Adrian, and wishing you all the best. Your immense determination to achieve always impresses me. XXX
  6. Bird College (Sidcup, South London) do 'short courses' - summer holiday courses that are 5 days (Tues to Sat) with a performance on the saturday. Lots of different styles of dance, with acting and singing too. Students can attend from age 11 and accommodation can be provided with host families. DD attended 2 different courses and had a great time. Once she stayed with a host family and another time we stayed in the premier inn (10 min walk away from Bird) and DH and I went into London whilst she was dancing.
  7. I was just going to suggest Planet Dance in Batley. Wonderful shop! Best to make an appointment to have pointe shoes fitted.
  8. I too was going to suggest Renaissance Arts in Leeds (seeing as you mentioned Phoenix) Either for their scholars scheme on alternate Sunday afternoons or their diploma course. Good luck xx
  9. My DD did as well. I think I have seen on social media that they now have a ballet associates type class for younger children, but I don't know anything about it. (except it will be fabulous!)
  10. My DD attended Renaissance Arts Scholars on alternate Sunday afternoons in Leeds, as well as dancing with her home dance school. She then went to do a musical theatre degree at 18.
  11. There is also Bird College in Sidcup, Performers College in Essex and Birmingham and Renaissance Arts in Leeds. (Ballet here is amazing!) All offering Diplomas at 16. My understanding is that these are self funded.
  12. My DD also ruled out several places having attended Summer/Easter intensives at them. Others moved up the list. (Likewise, the way they were organised/ ability as the parent to actually talk to someone/ staff responding in a timely manner also factored in decisions)
  13. Bird College also offer a diploma course at 16 and degree course at 18.
  14. Oooo, these sound interesting. Would anyone be able to recommend a particular make/ model? Happy for DM if preffered. Thank you x
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