LJB teachers permission;;)

[Primaballerina1]

Hi DD is auditioning for London junior ballet and it says you need your teachers permission to audition! Does this mean I actually have to hand them a peice of paper from Dd s teacher saying she can audition??

[Anna C]

Some application forms ask for the signature of your local teacher (local as opposed to Associates). If the LJB form has that, just ask your dd's teacher to sign it. If not then I assume that asking permission is sufficient.

[Primaballerina1]

Thank u Anna C I didn't want DD to be the only one without a slip of paper with her teacher signature if I was not definetly sure what todo!

Edited July 25, 2015 by Primaballerina1

[Petalviolet]

We didn't ask our local teachers permission or have her sign a slip for LJB if that helps? We didn't get in though so...er....

[coniger]

we didn't have to show anything either

[Pas de Quatre]

Generally, if an Associate scheme is properly run, it will ensure that the dancers it accepts continue training with their regular teacher.  These teachers are also welcome to visit and watch a class (having asked first if a particular date is convenient).  However, there are some schemes which are not so scrupulous and I can't help wondering if they are just trying to poach pupils.  So a good Associate scheme will normally tell candidates that they need their teacher's approval.