Circe Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Sorry you have had bad news Vetty. I heard of another elmhurst 'no' for someone I thought was certain to get finals. Good that they get the outcomes out so quickly. My dd in January elmhurst audition so watching from the sidelines somewhat at the mo'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Vetty~ Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thank you everyone for your messages. It really has been valuable experience in many ways so more hopeful for the future auditions. x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Commiserations to the no's, and wishing you all well for auditions still to come 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 The best of luck with the rest of the auditions,Vetty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailarin Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Is anyone at Central for auditions on 13th Dec? I was wondering if anyone had heard about times yet? I need to sort trains etc so am hoping they get in touch soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I am but not heard anything yet x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Has anyone heard anything from enbs yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I received the audition date and time for DD for Febuary audition on the 14th post date the 10th. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Sorry meant to say received in post on the 14th of November for February audition.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Awh I didn't send mine until Friday 14th so will maybe hear something by next week:) thank you miracle x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 does anyone know how I can get in contact with enbs? I sent my application form almost 2 weeks ago and have still not heard a reply and am worried it got lost in the post. have looked on the website but can't seem to find an email address anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 info@enbschool.org.uk | +44 (0)20 7376 7076 - give them a call - I'm sure that they won't mind - Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interested Parent Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I believe you only get a reply if you send a self stamped and addressed postcard with your application form. I would definitely phone rather than email with that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Received times from central yesterday☺️ So excited now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Spoke to Claire from ENBS just now and she was very helpful, checked the database and they haven't received my forms so the must have got lost in the post! glad I rung now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Is anybody else going to the central prelim on Saturday?x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Yes. Are you doing 11am or 1pm? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 11am x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 My dd doing the February audition. She is in Central Associate scheme and said there are quite a few from associates auditioining in December so don't be put off if there seem to be a cluster of girls who seem to know each other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 My DS does associates there too. He is only yr9 so two more years yet! But its his big sister there tomorrow with another DD from the same vocational school. She knows the place well due to her little brother. X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing10 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Do the poor ballet students that learn to dance in a village hall holding the back of a chair as a ballet barre stand a chance at these auditions when they are up against vocational students :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 A lot of the students in my daughters year did not come from vocational schools, however they where Royal Ballet senior associates. If you have had good training and have the right physique as well as musicality then you stand just as much chance as everyone else, good luck its a fab school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing10 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Oh dear, thought that would be the case about royal associates .....seems so unfair though. There are some lovely dancers out there whose parents just cannot afford to even consider associate schemes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 No offence and I mean this sincerely. If a family can't afford much more than ballet classes, how will they be able to afford vocational schools? Even with funding or student loans, it STILL costs a fortune. Also as I said if a student has the correct attributes for ballet, then they stand an equal chance. How many dance schools in this day and age still use the backs of chairs? Dance is a business, therefore the business owner should at least invest in dance bars don't you think? Dance training costs an absolute fortune. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing10 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Very sad to hear someone talk like this, what is the world coming to I pity the children coming from poor backgrounds having to meet people with this attitude. I hope some of these kids rise to shine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 No offence and I mean this sincerely. If a family can't afford much more than ballet classes, how will they be able to afford vocational schools? Even with funding or student loans, it STILL costs a fortune. Also as I said if a student has the correct attributes for ballet, then they stand an equal chance. How many dance schools in this day and age still use the backs of chairs? Dance is a business, therefore the business owner should at least invest in dance bars don't you think? Dance training costs an absolute fortune. I and some of my peers had significant financial help from vocational schools. Yes, it was still a massive struggle for the parents (dance equipment etc). I understand that at Upper school level, schools are less likely to accept the raw talents who have been hanging off the back of chairs and not attending associate programs. For me dance is not a business, I teach various ages and levels from differing socio economic backgrounds (I do not on a studio) and I would prefer to keep prices low and offer a chance to dance wherever possible. Most dance teachers I know are freelance and live on a very precarious wage with no possibility of investing money. Some of my kids do still use the backs of chairs. I offer free classes to those who show effort and potential. If someone considers themselves poor should they just stay indoors and not aspire to anything ? I'm afraid I've perhaps not been very eloquent with this comment, but to be honest I'm in a state of shock. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Right I DO NOT have the attitude that students who cannot afford to dance shoud not go to vocational schools. I pointed out that all students if they have the correct attributes stand the same chance as everyone else. If I had my way then all students if they where talented enough would get equal chances and financial cost would be met by the government.. I myself would have loved to learn to play the piano, I was always able to sing and was chosen to sing at lots of choirs, sadly my parents were unable to afford me piano lessons or singing lessons. My sister was a promosing gyymnast and from local classes was invited to join the squad, again extra costs meant my parents couldnt afford to let her go. I was TRYING to point out that even when a student gets to vocational school there are still all the hidden costs. Point shoes alone £40 a pop every three weeks, accomodation top ups and food, the cost is enormous. The question asked do all students during audition get an equal crack of the whip, my answer along with my best wishes of good luck was yes. So again dance10 I certainly do not have the attitude you suggest and just incase you take offence to any other of my comments, perhaps I will not bother to respond to your enquiries, you have actually offended me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Oh dear, thought that would be the case about royal associates .....seems so unfair though. There are some lovely dancers out there whose parents just cannot afford to even consider associate schemes There are bursaries for associate schemes out there if you ask around ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing10 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I of course did not mean to offend you tulip. My daughter is taught holding the back of a chair in a local village hall. I am however very proud that she is a very caring, kind individual that loves to dance and cherishes every opportunity to do so and never takes for granted what little I can offer her. Good luck to everyone at these auditions, whatever walk of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs G Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 DS has been offered a place at Hammond and also Laine today. Still got Bird to do next week and Italia Conti in January. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Ellie I DID NOT suggest in any shape or form that ANY child who is from a 'poor' background should stay at home and spire to nothing. Again I actually believe that all children should be given the same opportunity as everyone else. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Well done and all the very best of luck to your son Mrs G, Hammond is a lovely school and the children there are very well looked after. A few of my friends children go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 But you did accuse me of having the attitude that poor children should not be allowed to go to vocational schools dancing10. Most people who know me on this forum know that I would never suggest this. If I wasn't so offended by your response, I would have just let you comment lay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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