Foreverdrivingtodance Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I was at watching week too!! yes we did get feedback was very helpful. DD determined to carry on.She got an amazing report from YDA.Have sent you a private message!x Keep telling myself Darcey Bussell did not make it until 13!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Eowyn said: Can anyone tell me if the JA tracksuits come up big or small please? My dd is only 8 but tall for her age and skinny! Not sure if we should order 7-8 or 9-11? The tracksuits come up big. The jackets are not too bad actually but the bottoms are very wide indeed!!!! My dd had the age 7-8 throughout JAs (the jacket still fits her and she's 11!). The bottoms got a little short for her, especially at the end of year 6 ? but still loads of width room! A heads up though .... The bottoms this year are totally plain and haven't got the royal logo on as apparently they've decided against it so I've returned the bottoms and just bought the new zip up this time and am going to get some slimmer fitting plain navy bottoms that are more flattering xxx Edited June 25, 2017 by Balletmum55 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Annasophia said: Ladies, if it helps, it is also possible to get RBS JA audition feedback. Last year we had yr4 SWL and my DD ballet teacher spoke with the Head of the JA program. Our ballet teacher was very kind to make this contact. Mrs Sylvia Hubbard gave very constructive feedback pointing to where the focus should be to fix the shortcoming. My DD then was able to focus on the area and showed improvement. I understand that JA would not be able to speak with parents but will respond to a professional enquiry from a ballet teacher x Thank you - I'll ask her teacher to contact them. Well done again to your DD xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eowyn Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Thanks Balletmum55 that's really helpful. I will definitely go for age 7-8 then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 16 hours ago, ButterflyBallerina said: I ordered dd a size 1 it's arrived today and is far too big for her ? Will have to order the 0 Not sure if to send this one back or save it for next year ! Have I read correctly they still end of year 6 once they have a place ? X If you don't mind me asking what size clothes does your DD normally wear - my DD has got a year 5 place and want to order her uniform but it's so difficult trying to guess when no idea what the sizes come up like ?? I'm thinking size 0 as she is quite small for her age x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterflyBallerina Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 9 hours ago, Starshine said: If you don't mind me asking what size clothes does your DD normally wear - my DD has got a year 5 place and want to order her uniform but it's so difficult trying to guess when no idea what the sizes come up like ?? I'm thinking size 0 as she is quite small for her age x My dd is the same year 5 place but small for her age She wears age 7 in next and between a 5-6 and 7-8 river island She wears a 6-7 in the mirella Leo range The size 1 bags in places so is quite big in her It's a different material to her others and defiantly a lot bigger than her others Hope that helps ? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meglorien Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 23 hours ago, Annasophia said: Ladies, if it helps, it is also possible to get RBS JA audition feedback. Last year we had yr4 SWL and my DD ballet teacher spoke with the Head of the JA program. Our ballet teacher was very kind to make this contact. Mrs Sylvia Hubbard gave very constructive feedback pointing to where the focus should be to fix the shortcoming. My DD then was able to focus on the area and showed improvement. I understand that JA would not be able to speak with parents but will respond to a professional enquiry from a ballet teacher x Thanks for this! I have now asked my daughter's teacher to follow it up and see if we can get some feedback. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutuTaxi Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 We just had the royal phone call!!!! Offered a yr 4 place at Birmingham JAs. still shaking with excitement, so incredibly proud! DD was on SWL for Bath & Birmingham...hold on in there if on SWL, it can happen!!!! 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Fantastic news! Well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hello MoreExcited and a belated welcome to the Forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Just got a phonecall too!!! DD has a JA1 place for Leeds after being on SWL !!!! 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutuTaxi Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thank you Jan! Sounds like there's a few ballerinas getting some good news today, another student at our ballet school has an MA place from the SWL too! Congrats Sunrise81 for your DD too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Congratulations ! what year group Sunrise 81 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 She will be Year 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanilda Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 On 22/06/2017 at 10:08, Balletmummy28 said: I heard it was 1,300 applicants this year as well with only 11% chance of getting a place which is just tiny! My dd got JA's last year (Y4) and I know this sounds awful but at the time I was so shocked and actually rang RBS to make sure they hadn't made a mistake! She was not overly flexible (couldn't do box splits, touch her toes etc) and only ever got high merits in her ballet exams. Her best friend was completely the opposite (very flexible and always getting distinctions) and yet has tried to get into JA's for two years running and never been successful. What my dd does have is bucket loads of enthusiasm and a wonderful performance quality (you only have to look at her to see how much she loves to dance) and a very slender physique with long legs and very arched feet. I know it's only my opinion but I do think physique and "the look" has something to do with it, as well as obviously potential. What I am trying to say is please don't be disheartened if you got a No this time. There are plenty of amazing dancers out there who were never JA's and are still training in top vocational schools and following their dreams. My dd's friend that I've mentioned is an Elmhurst Associate so it also goes to show that all the schemes/schools really do look for different things! Hi Baletmummy28, my DD will be starting at JA3 (year5) at 12 noon, which group is your daughter going to be next year? Is it a mixed group yr4/5 boys and girls? Very excited to join the class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissonneDoublee Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 We have movement to report on the SWL! DD has just been given a Year 6 place at Eastleigh. So pleased for her! Fingers crossed for all other wait listers! xx 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverdrivingtodance Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 My friends gorgeous DD been offered a place at London off SWL 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Oh that's lovely sunrise81. she will be in with my 2 lovely pupils . Do you live near Leeds ? I will be bringing them occasionally - so perhaps a coffee sometime ! tutugirl x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Sent you a PM tutugirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebear Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 On 25/06/2017 at 10:20, Balletmum55 said: The tracksuits come up big. The jackets are not too bad actually but the bottoms are very wide indeed!!!! My dd had the age 7-8 throughout JAs (the jacket still fits her and she's 11!). The bottoms got a little short for her, especially at the end of year 6 ? but still loads of width room! A heads up though .... The bottoms this year are totally plain and haven't got the royal logo on as apparently they've decided against it so I've returned the bottoms and just bought the new zip up this time and am going to get some slimmer fitting plain navy bottoms that are more flattering xxx Hi Balletmum55 did you have any luck getting some navy joggers? The RB ones have arrived and are humumgous!! I'm going to return them. I would've thought they'd be a slim fit given the girls they are accepting into JA... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum22 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 They are not exactly flattering are they?? Go ours today but haven't had a chance to try them on yet.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Great to see so many people getting places off SWL today ?? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splitz Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Yes what lovely news (has given me hope, but trying not to get hopes up too much - who knows how many there are on these SWLs..!! I guess we'd have heard by now?!) Edited June 27, 2017 by Splitz17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Littlebear said: Hi Balletmum55 did you have any luck getting some navy joggers? The RB ones have arrived and are humumgous!! I'm going to return them. I would've thought they'd be a slim fit given the girls they are accepting into JA... No haven't got any yet, I'm thinking Zara or Abercrombie as both a slim fit so will keep my eye out. ? Humungous is the right word! They are ridiculous aren't they for the target audience! ? Mind you, my dd gave up on them most of year 6 and wore leggings, shorts or jeans most of the time, as did a lot of the girls, so I may not even get joggers. I would have bought them and had them tailored to size to keep the RBS logo, but without it I can't see why anyone will buy them as they remind me of MC Hammer pants ? ... or perhaps that's just showing my age!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrancingMum Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 DD is not an RBS associate but has baggy jogging bottoms for her dance school and really loves them which I was most surprised about! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissonneDoublee Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Splitz17 said: Yes what lovely news (has given me hope, but trying not to get hopes up too much - who knows how many there are on these SWLs..!! I guess we'd have heard by now?!) Deadline for acceptance is Friday, so hopefully there will be a bit more movement after that xx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meglorien Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 19 hours ago, MoreExcited said: We just had the royal phone call!!!! Offered a yr 4 place at Birmingham JAs. still shaking with excitement, so incredibly proud! DD was on SWL for Bath & Birmingham...hold on in there if on SWL, it can happen!!!! Oh! Congratulations! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meglorien Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 On 25 June 2017 at 08:25, Annasophia said: Ladies, if it helps, it is also possible to get RBS JA audition feedback. Last year we had yr4 SWL and my DD ballet teacher spoke with the Head of the JA program. Our ballet teacher was very kind to make this contact. Mrs Sylvia Hubbard gave very constructive feedback pointing to where the focus should be to fix the shortcoming. My DD then was able to focus on the area and showed improvement. I understand that JA would not be able to speak with parents but will respond to a professional enquiry from a ballet teacher x Who did you contact? My DD's teacher wants to do this, but we're not sure who we should email. Or should it be done by phone? Congratulations to all that got off the SWL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If it's any help i used to buy boy's joggers for my dd at that age as the shaping is better for skinnies. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, sarahw said: If it's any help i used to buy boy's joggers for my dd at that age as the shaping is better for skinnies. Ooh good tip! I've had these before in grey and lovely slim fit. They do them in navy and look like a good colour match x https://m.zara.com/uk/en/sale/kids/girl-|-4-14-years/leggings-and-trousers/basic-plush-trousers-c0p4261670.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TutuTaxi Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Had a whirlwind few days whilst the news sinks in are there any others on here with DD/DS starting yr 4/5 Birmingham? DD was one of the youngest to audition at her centre so I'm hoping she will make friends quickly, she would have known a few at Bath but no one at Birmingham. She's completely calm about it lol, it's me who feels nervous for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebear Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 7 hours ago, sarahw said: If it's any help i used to buy boy's joggers for my dd at that age as the shaping is better for skinnies. Thank you - great idea, have ordered several pairs so will wait for the postie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebear Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 7 hours ago, Balletmum55 said: Ooh good tip! I've had these before in grey and lovely slim fit. They do them in navy and look like a good colour match x https://m.zara.com/uk/en/sale/kids/girl-|-4-14-years/leggings-and-trousers/basic-plush-trousers-c0p4261670.html Thanks Balletmum55 xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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