Dreamy11 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Could anyone kindly tell me what the schedule was like last year at the junior summer school please? How was the day structured in terms of ballet, jazz , other classes etc and timings of things? ThNks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 I posted recently about the junior summer school but had no response - could anyone on here that attended the juniors tell me roughly what the day consists of in timings, classes, evening activities, food etc? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I saw your post but at the time dd was away at another summer school. I will ask her if she remembers from last year. she liked the food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thank you picturesinthefirelight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I asked my dd who did it last year. She remembers that it was daily ballet, repertoire (they did the Nutcracker) and jazz dance with a small amount of singing and a flamenco lesson. Also BRB dancers came to perform for them one evening. The food was great, the staff very nice and the other children very friendly (she did not know anyone when she arrived). Her only criticism was that it was too short at 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thank you! Can you recall what time the day started and classes ended? Was there plenty of time for breakfast and to get ready with hair in bun etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I think they generally get up about 7ish and go to breakfast at 7.30. My dd needs at least 30 minutes for breakfast as she eats rather a lot. Class started around 9. If your d is worried about anything (like hair) I would encourage her to talk to the house mothers as they are there to help. I think the classes were over by about 4.30 pm each day certainly its not too strenuous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thank you, having neat hair is her main concern, it's very thick and dd still unable to do herself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 The older ones tend to help the younger ones with their hair & stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Oh I do sympathise. My dd has very thick waist length hair and can look like she is sporting a donut (?? bun thing) even though it is 'all her own'. As long as hair is secure I'm no one will mind if it gets a bit wispy as the day goes on. The thing that Elmhurst don't like is aerosols of any kind, so hair gel is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Shall we take the conversation across to the junior thread? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Shall we take the conversation across to the junior thread? Good idea. :-) I have moved the posts about Junior SS over here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Dd pretty much remembers what mnemo said though she wasnt sure on timings. She got up around 8am she thought & class started around 9am. There was a daily ballet class plus classes in other dance genres around 4-5 classes per day. In the evenings as well as the visit from BRB they hD other activities such as a Movie Night. Plus some free time to themselves. Again she felt that 3 days wasn't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Just wanted to say thanks for the above info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Welcome! Hope your dd enjoys the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 How old is your dd balletqueen? We are stopping overnight in Brum tomorrow dd is looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi, she's 12 . How old is your dd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 She is 13 so she'll be one of the oldest I think b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theodore Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hello people. DS and I are traveling to Birmingham today ready for summer school. It is too far to return home so i will be killing days in Birmingham. Just wondering if any one else is in the same Bobby No Mate situation, and likes wine, shops and long lunches with more wine. Happy to meet some Balletco Mums. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I'm returning home tomorrow I m afraid. Currently lunching in philpotts with dd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hope everyone's dd has a fab time, there were lots more than I expected there today, unless the number of adults made it appear more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Dd is getting ready for a Movie Night tonight. Edited August 26, 2015 by Picturesinthefirelight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Did everyones dd enjoy, thought the performance was great for a few days work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Dd is very tired. She enjoyed it & made some friends but said she preferred last years SS. I on the other hand thought the showing was much more balanced than last year & indicated they had done a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Glad she enjoyed, definitely think it needs to be longer though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 What group was your dd in? There were some lovely dancers there today. One little girl in Group E was fabulous & I loved some of the boys too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 She was in group c pictures. What did she prefer about last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzingmatilda Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Can we buy photos from the showing of work does anyone know? DD enjoyed first time at Elmhurst so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Difficult to pin it down balletqueen She said last year was more challenging & she felt she learnt more. She enjoyed the first day, the teacher who took class gave "tons" of corrections but there were different teachers the next two days for class. Maybe it was a case of not being able to get to know them & for there to be progression especially in only 3 days. I'm Not sure really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltzingmatilda Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Anyones DC applied for Junior summer course this year? DD went last year for first time knowing no-one and loved it! I know that its become much more difficult to get offered a place so we have fingers crossed for a place this year. .......I think we should hear soon as last year we were informed a couple of weeks after the closing date last year if I remember correctly but am just curious in case anyone else has a 'yes' and we not heard so could be a 'no'. A waiting list place would be difficult to cope with too from reading on this marvellous forum and I know plenty of people were sitting on the list last year. All very stressful isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I applied for senior & haven't heard anything yet so I assume results aren't out, will let you know x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eowyn Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 We've applied for the junior summer school as well (sent the application months ago) and haven't heard anything yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Dd is too old for the junior one this year. Her friend was offered a waiting list place the day before summer school started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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