Happymum Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Phew! I just had a call from RAD that my DD has got a place! She was first on the waiting list. DD is so excited! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Dd has a place in level 4 , but is now worried because she was hoping for level 3 as she thinks she is not good enough for level 4. She is only studying grade 8 at the moment although she took her intermediate in 2012, so we were not sure what level she would be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Dd has a place in level 4 , but is now worried because she was hoping for level 3 as she thinks she is not good enough for level 4. She is only studying grade 8 at the moment although she took her intermediate in 2012, so we were not sure what level she would be in. Perhaps it might be worth phoning them to ask for confirmation of the levels, and explain your dd's situation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I did ask before entering and was told to include as much info as possible and they would decide the level. I am sure it will be ok she just has no confidence in herself. I let her enter for the experience and the chance for extra classes and coaching ,it looks like a fab opportunity. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Not heard about a place yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi all . We had an email saying we would be notified after the closing date ,which is in March,so don't worry if you haven't heard yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi all . We had an email saying we would be notified after the closing date ,which is in March,so don't worry if you haven't heard yet. Â Â Thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Dd has a place in level 4 , but is now worried because she was hoping for level 3 as she thinks she is not good enough for level 4. She is only studying grade 8 at the moment although she took her intermediate in 2012, so we were not sure what level she would be in.  I guess all levels will have a mixture of abilities within a set range. Wasnt level 4 Intermediate - Adv 2? Are they split within each group to their actual grade?  Does anyone know how many are usually in each level?  Sorry for all the silly questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Hi BM ... each level can have up to 15 in the group - I Â believe they will look at age plus grade when placing into the groups and yes in level 4 it is Intermediate and above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Unless they have changed group 4 was advanced foundation and up. We had an e-mail saying that we would be contacted after the closing date but as Dd had read on here of others already knowing they had a place she e-mailed to ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Level four I believe is advanced foundation to advanced two. This may have changed though x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Surely level 4 would be the correct level if her intermediate exam was in 2012 and she passed it. I've always taken the grade descriptors as 'working at' levels. She may be only doing grade 8 as syllabus classes but is the rest of her dancing not pitched at above intermediate level? You say it may be her confidence level and I wonder if confidence is more the issue given the injuries and difficulties she has had to face over the past few years. As you say it is a good opportunity and I hope she enjoys the experience. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Do entrants need to have done all the RAD exams up to their current level? e.g., if they are currently working at Advanced Foundation level but the last exam they did was Grade 5 or 6 a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) Do entrants need to have done all the RAD exams up to their current level? e.g., if they are currently working at Advanced Foundation level but the last exam they did was Grade 5 or 6 a few years back?  I dont believe so, the form asks for last exam passed but also time spent at current level.  My DD has only done RAD major exams so has no grades at all. Edited February 26, 2014 by BankruptMum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 2 dancersmum you are right it is her confidence that is the problem she is always telling me that she is rubbish. I thought she would be in level 4 and I do think that is the right level for her. Most of her classes now are non syllabus not sure the level except for one of the classes which I know is basic because they have a lad from the urban programme in the class. She is not rubbish but as you say she has had a lot to deal with over the couple of years, but I know she will enjoy the two days otherwise I would not let her do it. I live in hope that one day she may believe it when someone tells her that actually she is a beautiful dancer (when she puts her mind to it). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 i emailed the organisers yesterday to ask about availability and since there is still room i think i will be applying too! i would be in level 4 aswell -how many will be in this group and also are people going just from wales, i live in london and am not sure about travelling for it (also on the form you need to title your solo but what should you call it if it is a classical ballet solo as normaly with festivals etc there is no title) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestfootforward Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 My child has done this competition previously so I will attempt to answer some of the questions:- Within the level, the group is not split further. There is one teacher per level, and the children all take class together, and practice their solos together. Age does not come into it at all. If you do not have a name for your dance, that's fine- on the program which is printed out for the display of solos, most just said "ballet solo". It is ok to leave that bit blank. The level the child is in should reflect the grade towards which they are working at the time of entry to the competition. So if the child has taken intermediate and is now working towards advanced foundation, they should be in level 4. On the other hand, if they have taken intermediate but have gone no further with working towards vocational grades and simply continued with the normal graded work, then really they should be in the level which reflects that grade. The standard within the levels was of course varied; within my daughters level there were a small number of vocational students (2 as I remember), but mainly the students were none vocational. There was about 14/15 students participating within the level. The standard and choice of solos were also varied. Some children had had dances choreographed especially for the occasion, others were using established festival dances they had used previously, but tailored time wise to fit the entry criteria. The competition is also an opportunity for the RAD teachers to work with their students to create an original dance which fits the criteria for the competition and suits the style and ability of the student, hopefully to show them off in their best light and yet challenge them too. Costume wise- simple is beautiful! Elaborate costumes and stage make up are best kept for festivals. A simple, classic tutu is an option if the child is keen to wear one and it suits the style of the dance, but many of the girls wore very simple combinations of a pretty leotard and skirt, or a simple lyrical style dress. Â Hope these help the people with questions! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thankyou Bestfootforward, your comments are really helpful, its a little daunting to go into something for the first time with no knowledge - what would we all do without this forum! Â Feeling more relaxed about the whole thing now :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 thanks Bestfootforward, really useful to know also does anyone happen to know what the time restrictions are on the solos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpaws Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi - it's 1 minute 30 seconds If you go to this page : http://www.rad.org.uk/achieve/the-genee/genee-2014-1/genee-dance-challenge-2014 you can download the info pack DD haven't done it before done it before either. I'm sure it will be a lovely experience - 2 days of classes and the chance to dance in such a nice venue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 thanks Jazzpaws, do you think slightly over would be okay? (about 1:40) as it would be very hard to cut the dance short and re-choreograph a bit. It sounds really nice and im especially excited that its very small classes- is everyone doing it going to be mostly from wales, my teacher was concerned that it was out of our 'RAD region' but it is the only heat in the uk so im not sure where else she thinks i would go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 A girl from dd's school is going and we're in the north east! There will possibly be more from wales because it's local for students there but I think there will be students from far and wide, I think children from other countries can even enter it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestfootforward Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 They are quite definite in the information that the solo should not exceed 1min 30 secs. One of the reasons for this is to standardise all the solos. If one person exceeds by ten seconds, what's to stop another exceeding by 15 seconds and so on? I would advise sticking to the entry criteria precisely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I didn't think it was a regional event, guess they hold it in different areas around the uk each year to make it more accessible. Our teacher said the timing had to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Aurora - im thankful im not the only one coming from a bit further- its a fun experience and i think the teaching will be great and since its half term my mum doesn't mind taking me up to wales for a few days but i completely understand why its mostly local kids Bestfootforward and Bankrupt mum - thanks for the clarification iv'e cut the music down to 1.31 so hopefully will be fine now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Brilliant, look forward to meeting you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquorice Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I think we are going too depending upon spaces left by the time we get the forms in!  I think DD will be level 3 but not totally sure. Also have no idea when we'll have time to sort a solo out!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Whereabouts in Cardiff is the competition being held? Can't see it mentioned anywhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Whereabouts in Cardiff is the competition being held? Can't see it mentioned anywhere... Â the infopack said national dance company wales , cardiff. the facilities there look beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Oh, how lovely. Best of luck to all those taking part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I notice from Facebook there is only 1 place left now in Level 4. All other levels are full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Yes I noticed that - makes it seem far too real, better get on with the solo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankruptMum Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Well it seems 6 of the level 4 girls are linked to the forum, how lovely xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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