DevonDancer Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 My DD auditioned for EYB in Torquay this afternoon. She had a great experience but didn't get offered a place. She is on the reserve list - does anyone know if we can find out where she is on the list? And in anyone else's experience, what is the likelihood of her being offered a place subsequently? Thank you ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hello DevonDancer and welcome to the forum. This thread should be of some help: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/9928-eyb-waiting-list/?hl=%2Bwaiting+%2Blist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonDancer Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Thank you very much Anna C, that's really helpful ???? On other threads regarding other EYB auditions, people have said that their child was 1st or 2nd on the list - I just wondered how they knew their specific position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) On other threads regarding other EYB auditions, people have said that their child was 1st or 2nd on the list - I just wondered how they knew their specific position? It could simply be that they have assumed it, since their dc was chosen from the reserve list. On occasion, it is possible that vocational schools will tell you whereabouts you are on a waiting list for a place, but I've never known EYB do it. Edited to add: They won't be able to know who to take from the reserve list until someone drops out, and then I guess they will replace with someone in that age group/level. Edited November 25, 2015 by taxi4ballet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoDance2003 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) My dd was picked last year from the reserve list. I emailed Janet @ EYB as I wanted to ask what the likely hood of her being picked was and she replied within a couple of hours to say she had done well and that she was 2nd on the reserve list and it was very likely she would be picked. EYB is a lot financially for some people and some children simply just attend the audition for experience or if their child is very good then with the hope of getting the full or half scholarships. So a lot do drop out. I would email Janet as she was very open and honest with me. Good luck to your dd! Edited November 25, 2015 by LovetoDance2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 My dd was picked last year from the reserve list. I emailed Janet @ EYB as I wanted to ask what the likely hood of her being picked was and she replied within a couple of hours to say she had done well and that she was 2nd on the reserve list and it was very likely she would be picked. EYB is a lot financially for some people and some children simply just attend the audition for experience or if their child is very good then with the hope of getting the full or half scholarships. So a lot do drop out. I would email Janet as she was very open and honest with me. Good luck to your dd! Good advice - but I would address "Janet" as "Miss Lewis"!!! :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Good advice - but I would address "Janet" as "Miss Lewis"!!! :-) Why? I tend to address other adults by the Christian names not their surname as a general rule. My children however would address teachers as Mr/Mrs or Miss. Edited November 25, 2015 by Picturesinthefirelight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 EVERYBODY refers to Miss Lewis as Miss Lewis. Even her email is "misslewis@". :-) Interestingly, all other adults at EYB are referred to by their Christian name, even by the students. But Miss Lewis has always been Miss Lewis. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) How strange. I guess she thinks she is superior to everyone else? Veering wildly off topic but I hate it when people (usually teachers at ds's school) call me Mrs xxxx. It makes me cringe. Edited November 25, 2015 by Picturesinthefirelight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 How strange. I guess she thinks she is superior to everyone else? Don't think so, it's just one of those things. She is "old school" and a much respected ex professional. I wouldn't have dreamed of addressing dd's academic teachers by their first names, in front of dd or not - just a mark of respect, I suppose. Miss Lewis was always introduced to parents and students as "Miss" so I always addressed her as such. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I once heard a parent call Miss Lewis 'Janet' and she was quite sharply reprimanded by the lady herself but I do think its just an old-fashioned curtesy thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonDancer Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) My dd was picked last year from the reserve list. I emailed Janet @ EYB as I wanted to ask what the likely hood of her being picked was and she replied within a couple of hours to say she had done well and that she was 2nd on the reserve list and it was very likely she would be picked. EYB is a lot financially for some people and some children simply just attend the audition for experience or if their child is very good then with the hope of getting the full or half scholarships. So a lot do drop out. I would email Janet as she was very open and honest with me. Good luck to your dd! Edited November 25, 2015 by DevonDancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonDancer Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Thank you LovetoDance2003 - I have just emailed her now so I'll see what she says. Fingers crossed ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Wow spooky! I think I'd do a bit of sharp reprimanding myself if anyone treated me like that. Think it's best I stay well clear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I don't mind being called by my first name generally but I do prefer to be addressed formally by both pupils and parents when dealing with with all matters pertaining to the Ballet School that I run. In no way does this mean I think I am superior and I don't think it old fashioned either, just a way of keeping a professional distance. I am known by my first name for other concerns that I am involved in such as summer schools or teaching special needs group as the setting is more informal anyway and that is my choice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoDance2003 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Good luck Devon Dancer and let us know how you and your dd get on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I like the old fashioned Mr/Mrs/Miss Reminds me of when I was a summer girl at John Lewis. I don't know if it's still the case now but in each department all the staff members and section managers were referred to by their first names. The only exception was the department manager who was always Mr/Mrs/Miss. Department managers had their own staff room too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilac Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 We always found Miss Lewis very helpful. She gave us extra time to commit as the rehearsal venue changed which made it more difficult to accommodate. DD nearly dropped out which would have made a space. EYb were always efficient to deal with and everyone is visible in the performances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I found her very friendly and almost reluctant to wear the mask of professionalism, but it is exactly that and no more. I suspect even her husband calls her Miss Lewis... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I agree. I have always found Miss Lewis to be very friendly and helpful but she is "old school" and very professional. At work I call the vast majority of people by their first names but there are some that I struggle to be that familiar with, even if I am at the same grade or even senior to - I'm not sure exactly why!In front of clients I always address my colleagues formally, even if they are closer friends and I always ask clients what form of address they prefer. These days the vast majority do prefer first names, but I would never assume it. Imagine bumping into one of your old school masters in Tesco - I bet most of us would call him "sir" automatically,whatever our age or standing these days. It's just the same with Miss Lewis. She prefers a little more formality than the average,but she has a heart of gold. Don't let the formality put anyone off. EYB has always been a fantastic experience for me and my DD and the staff are all lovely. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonDancer Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 On your advice LoveToDance2003, I did email Miss Lewis and she came back to me saying that my dd was in the top few on the reserve list and that there was every possibility that she might be offered a place. So thank you so much for your advice ????. The acceptance deadline was yesterday so I'm keeping everything crossed! Does anyone know how they inform you if you are successful? Email, letter, call? Thank you ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aballetlife Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 the first time I auditioned I got in from the reserve list and I got a letter with the acceptance pack in. I'm assuming it will still be the same although it was a few years ago! good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonDancer Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Thank you ABalletLife ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaliesey Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 good luck Devondancer I know lots of girls who get offered places from the reserve list so if she's near the top then hopefully it's time to get a copy of birth certificate ready and get your cheque book out .... fingers crossed! From Stevenage auditions earlier this year out of a group of 7 that all got offered places that we knew of, 5 dropped out for various reasons and we knew of 3 girls who got offered places on the reserve list. and yes after reading other comments and giggling at them a bit ... it is "Miss Lewis" but in a lovely, respectful way. She really is very sweet from our experiences and doesn't come across superior at all, just very caring and professional 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParentTaxi Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Laughing at the 'Miss' comments - we have similar with the head of DD's dance school, who is Miss X to EVERYONE, from the tiniest 3 year old to the most hardened of parents ... and i suspect even to the other teachers. The other teachers are 'Miss firstname', and I can just about imagine one day (DD has been dancing there for 8 years) being able to call them by just their first names, but NEVER the head. They all address me as 'Mrs', Mrs Initial in more informal circumstances, Mrs Fullsurname normally. I'm used to it - teacher - and feel quite comfortable with the formality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I think it is the same situation as at school really, with the headteacher. I don't think DD or I would ever have ever dared to call him Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 We have a different/odd set up at DD's school. Very proper and quite old school teacher yet everyone even the kiddies just uses her first name. Her husband has become Mr- wife's first name!?? And it's a very feminine name too! One of these days I'm going to forget the Mr I know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonDancer Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Just wanted to thank everyone for their advice; heard last night that my dd has got a place for Coppelia in Torquay in April!!! She is so excited!!! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 That's lovely news. I'm sure she will have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaliesey Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Fab news Devondancer I'm sure she'll have a wonderful time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollyrox Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 My ds is doing coppelia too, he is really looking forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoDance2003 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Amazing news Devondancer!! Well done to your dd. Any funny that it was Copellia my dd was taken from the reserve list. It's a fab production! My dd was a 'work hours' girl and I'm the zjardas (I think that how you spell it) dance. You'll have to let us know what part your dd has. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Another thing I found out from EYB when I did it is that miss Lewis hates purple leotards. Just as a heads up to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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