sarahw Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I should've bought shares in Premier Inn!! Actually it's not too late... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I should've bought shares in Premier Inn!! Actually it's not too late... You can apply for a membership card to that chain of hotels as well as Holiday Express. Making a saving after ...... nights booked, upgrades etc. I can't remember the full details. Just ask at reception, next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Accor have a club card where you get a 5% discount per stay (think it increases after a certain number of stays) plus you earn points which can eventually be redeemed. They also have brilliant sales I've booked a night on Edinburgh Royal Mile the Wednesday before Christmas for £44 inc breakfast. The Accor group includes Ibis, Mercure, Novotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 We have Elmhurst US next week and the rest in the New Year. DD will be gutted if she gets nothing and has to give up and go to Sixth Form. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Oh flora I totally sympathise. I'm just the teacher and I'm on pins, "what if it's just me that sees the potential", "what if after 10years of training it's just not enough". My brains in overdrive, these poor little dancers they all want it so badly and they have the pressure they put on themselves plus added pressure from their school teachers to get the highest grades in the GCSEs and mocks. Time for the Pom poms! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 We have Yr 8 auditions in Jan for Elmhurst and RBS. As much as DD wants voc school, she is settled and doing well at local school and I do wonder about the academic side of voc schools for the gifted and talented academic child - any comments appreciated. However, realistically there are very few places for yr8/9 but the audition experience is invaluable ( DD made it to finals last year but had flu). DD has been working really hard this year from the feedback comments. SO as much as you try to take the pressure off .. the whole process just invokes the stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Please keep us posted on how it goes, funny stories from the days, can't wait for news! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 We have Elmhurst US next week and the rest in the New Year. DD will be gutted if she gets nothing and has to give up and go to Sixth Form. Maybe see you there Flora? Best wishes to your dd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 This is my 3rd experience of US auditions, and hopefully my last ???? Dd has 2 this side of Xmas and the rest after. Prelims for us will be over by Jan 23rd ???? See you all there and good luck ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pud Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 We have Elmhurst US next week and the rest in the New Year. DD will be gutted if she gets nothing and has to give up and go to Sixth Form. You don't have to give up after your first attempt. We know several girls who didn't get a place first time round but did on their second or even third. An extra year of increasing strength, flexibility, technique or whatever might be all you need. Don't forget there are so few places for the number of dancers auditioning and you will have 16 year olds auditioning against 17, 18 or 19 year olds. Some dancers at auditions will already be in a vocational Upper School, but they are trying again to get into a different school. Age doesn't seem to matter. The schools just look at the dancer on the day. Good luck!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 TBG I've sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Ah, auditions!!! After 2 very scary and emotional years with DD1 and DD2 auditioning for dance schools and both getting into LSC a year apart, I thought I'd have a break until DD3 decided she wanted to try for the 6th form Drama Course in Tring!!!!! So, here we go again... Tring audition in January... I wanted to go for a 4th child after 3 children in 4 years, lucky my husband talked me out of the idea!!! ;-) 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) I wanted to go for a 4th child after 3 children in 4 years, lucky my husband talked me out of the idea!!! ;-) Was that via a Vocectomy rather than a Vasectomy......????!!! Apologies for the sick pun - couldn't resist! Good luck with your talented (& expensive...) brood! Edited November 7, 2016 by Peanut68 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Ahh Afab, long time no see, I was wondering how you DDs were getting on! Good luck at the audition! DRSC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Hi Happymum My DS also has auditions at Elmhurst on Tuesday and Tring in 3 weeks ish. its a very daunting process. we are very new to it all. hope all gos well. regards Hi, Would love to hear your views and comments regarding Elmhurst. From the school and the audition process. It is one of the schools under consideration and research for my DD at A level entry in Sept 2018. So auditions would be this time next year. Thank you PS Good Luck to you and your DS. Edited November 8, 2016 by balletbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armydancer Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi Balletbean, Thanks. What can I say we all loved the day. The tour and opening talk from principal was very informative. Really like the look of the school and boarding facilities. DS really enjoyed the Ballet Class (it helped that the dance teacher is also his junior associate teacher) That said the teacher and panal taking the class were very nice and relaxed, really made the DC feel comfortable. We got to see the last 10mins and all looked very tired but happy. On first impressions of the whole school I would definitely recommend. I hope this helps a little. Regards 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Thank you Armydancer. My DD has applied for the SS so will just have to wait on that one. Then only time will tell. This waiting game is not one I really want to play! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hopefully we should know about Elmhurst Finals in 10days and KSD in 2 weeks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hopefully we should know about Elmhurst Finals in 10days and KSD in 2 weeks! Fingers crossed for you. Sorry showing my ignorance KSD? Not familiar with the abbreviations. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Kate Simmons Dance Warrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Kate Simmons Dance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceparent321 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hi All, Sorry if this has been asked. My DS is wanting to audition for hammond and I noticed that they have to sing a solo. What type of song is recomended. Pop, musical theatre etc. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 How old is your ds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceparent321 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) Sarahw He is 10 so going into y7 Thanks Edited November 9, 2016 by danceparent321 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'd reccomend musical theatre but pop would be OK as long as you can provide the sheet music. To be honest anything different than Where Is Love or Castle on a Cloud would be a bonus for the audition panel (not criticising those songs but they are heard a LOT) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 My dd had a musical theatre song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hi DP321 .... my DS who is a present yr7 said some DC were asked to sing "Happy Birthday" if they were too nervous to perform their prepared pieces , or if they hadn't prepared anything at all . My DS performed a musical theatre piece & said the people he auditioned for were really nice & tried very hard to help him relax !! Good luck to your DS - it's a lovely school with fabulous teachers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletdancer22 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Kate Simmons Dance Warringtonh. Hi Bluebird how did your DD find the Kate Simmons audition ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 My DD didn't have a song prepared and was just asked to sing Happy Birthday and she was offered a place and a funding audition so don't worry too much about it xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Hi I'm new to the forum but have been reading over the past few weeks. My daughter is ten years old and will be auditioning in January. 10th Elmhurst (she's already part of the JA) 16th Hammond, 19th 20th Tring. She is looking forward to all of them but has anyone any advice on where to look for a drama piece suitable for her audition at Tring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 My dd used to do drama competitions and had a lot of success with a piece from The Borrowers. It was Arriety's speech to her parents about her desire to leave home and move into the big wide world. Very suitable for a 10 year old and not too hard to learn. I'm sure you could get it from the internet or any drama bookstore. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 (edited) It can be found in the Jean Marlow Audition Speeches 6-16 book. Its often used for lower grade LAMDA exams for younger children. My daughter used the Lucy from Lion Witch & the Wardrobe speech for her Entry Level LAMDA exam from the same book. A great comedy piece for a young comic actress is The Tap Dancer by Heather Stephens from 'Cabbage & Other Scenes' Its a bit longer than the other monologues so may need to be cut down a bit. Edited December 5, 2016 by Picturesinthefirelight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Thank you, I'll have a look and see what my daughter thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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