balletmum20 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Yes I must of seen you, as we were at opes 1st week, also Christmas workshop and privates on a Saturday x xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Dd did the second week of opes last year but we did every day of the Xmas workshop (staying over at the premier inn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I must know you!! Ha and my dd is not quiet, so she would of made her self known! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I've PM ed you so as not to derail the thread further. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Congratulations to your DD balletmum20 - amazing achievement ......and everyone on reserve ......chins up - our DC have done brilliantly to get to finals !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Many congratulations to your daughter,balletmum20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMomma Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I was a bit late replying to Hammond as I was waiting for the paperwork to arrive from the other school, so I've just let them know this week that we won't be taking the spot offered. I hope that opens a place for one of the talented children on here that has worked so hard. Good luck everyone! *\•/* 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Presumably dance momma it wasn't an MDS place though as you wouldn't be eligible (not currently a UK resident) But congrats on your child finding a school for next year & good luck with your family's move to the UK. Where will she be going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMomma Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Presumably dance momma it wasn't an MDS place though as you wouldn't be eligible (not currently a UK resident) But congrats on your child finding a school for next year & good luck with your family's move to the UK. Where will she be going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMomma Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Oops ???? Yes not MDS, still don't understand all the terminology over there. And no not eligible. Dd will be going to Elmhurst as it was her favourite. We were very impressed with all the schools we saw though and would have been happy at any of them. Elmhurst was dd's first choice though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou78 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I've been reading this all day knowing that the letter was at home and I'm at work . My DD has also been awarded an MDS - I'm absolutely shocked after all the knock backs we have had . DD has been brilliant through this whole process and has kept going so to everyone on reserve keep going it will happen for you I'm sure xxx 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Congratulations Lou 78! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 And balletmum20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 That's wonderful Lou. And one in the eye for the unsupportive teacher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Yes we are always at the pickfords! Were you at Malvern? We must know you too! DD was at Malvern and OPES week 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Congratulations Lou78 to you and your dd xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 We must know you too! DD was at Malvern and OPES week 1! My Dd was at Malvern too ???? Congratulations to those successful DDs and so sorry for the not this times. We have experienced no's, reserve lists and yes's on our journey too. Keep going xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Ballet mums dd knows your dd pas de chat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 We're all the Pickford follower crew! Xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Many congratulations to the Yesses. And how lovely that people on here have discovered they know each other in "real" life too !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 It's the reserve list for my dd too, she is devastated but we are trying to reinforce how well she has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou78 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Thank you everyone so much - your support on here is amazing . DD is beaming tonight , Boogalou I can sympathise as when my DD got a no from Elmhurst she was heartbroken. It's tough for them and they are still young but I'm sure she will see how amazing she has done to get to the final xxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Big hugs to all the dd and ds' that didn't get the news they were hoping for today. They have all done so very well to get this far, and fingers crossed something comes up from the reserve list for them ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Well done to all the yes' too ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 My dd is very upset too and questioning herself a lot!! But we have always had a rule in our house and it's that your allowed a day to be upset and feel sorry for yourself and work through those emotions but then you brush yourself off, pick yourself up and move forward!! I think she, like me, is wondering how to move forward from this and what area she needs to improve on. That's the only trouble with the no feedback, it leaves it wide open for these youngsters to attack themselves over every little thing it could possibly be!! I think that a little feedback or guidance would be a positive thing especially from finals when there aren't the same numbers as in prelims. My thoughts and virtual hugs are going out to all those with a "not for now" and I wish you all the best for the future, wherever that is and whatever you are doing!! And huge massive congratulations to those with a yes, it's a real achievement and I hope your dc are very happy and successful in their new schools very exciting times ahead for you all (and very nerve wrecking for you dancing moms and dads no doubt!!) I myself am now just looking forward to having a bit of breathing room and not worrying about results for a while lol 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Big hugs to all DC's hearing news today - Remember to those who were not yet successful, take encouragement in the fact that you've been offered a place initially. This means you all have a lot to give, and that the school can see potential in you. I hope that the reserve list bears fruit for you all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 White Lodge gave feedback but only to teachers, might be worth getting your teacher to enquire? Worst they can say is no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Unfortunately with around 40 ish students being considered for MDS funding across 4 year groups I just don't think feedback is feasible as it would take just too much more time away from the teachers actual main jobs of teaching the students. All of them were deserving of a place but ultimately there were only around 14 awards. The school acknowledges in my opinion the undoubted talent of all the remaining students by trying to offer school scholarships but sadly there just isn't enough money to go around. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 I totally understand that it would be hard to give out feedback to 40 dc pictures and im sure that even if they did offer us a brief insight into what areas needed improvement we would probably still complain that it wasn't enough info!! I was only talking in an "ideal world" kind of way and saying that it would be nice and a positive thing if they were able to offer some sort of feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Also has anyone heard back from Hammond with regards to the bursaries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Also has anyone heard back from Hammond with regards to the bursaries? I rang the school but waiting for a call back, that will be next week now I presume. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted April 22, 2016 Author Share Posted April 22, 2016 Yes I also rang but couldn't get through so left a message on the receptions answerphone. Wasn't sure if I'd done the right thing lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 In terms of feedback, I don't know how much they'd say anyway. To be honest, if they liked your DC enough to offer them a place then they consider them good enough to be at the school, it's just that other students caught their eye more in the final auditions. It's just like a competition in that respect - all of the DC's are clearly very talented but some just stood out more on the day (or on the videos in the case of higher year groups). It might not be something that is easily conferred in 'feedback' as such but could be something anything such as expression or performance, or slightly different use of space, or confidence, or strength, or technique that is less challenging to work with (as in, fewer technical faults to deal with.... as children get older it's harder to re-train poor posture/weight placement - certainly not impossible but requires significant coaching and if a school has the choice of one child versus another it could be a deal-breaker). Please note - that list is just me thinking aloud here, certainly not saying any of this might actually be true, but I know that these can be factors when making decisions one way or another. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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