TJleaps Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 That's fab information everyone, thank you. Do EYB say before the auditions what the rehearsal dates are so that you know whether you can make them all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amum/Cathy Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Pups is Bradford not any good it's only 83 miles for us and a train ride away?!? Shame there's nothing nearer although dd probably has too many commitments todo EYB this year shame xxx Hi C4D. Pups' dd and my ds will have AS levels next June so prob not a good idea to be doing those dates sadly. Buxton might work, provided most rehearsals were in 1/2 term week next October. I imagine that's too far for you? That's fab information everyone, thank you. Do EYB say before the auditions what the rehearsal dates are so that you know whether you can make them all? You can email to ask for an idea of rehearsal dates before the audition but they don't usually confirm them definitely until they have the venue confirmed. Can't remember with ours when that happened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowmagic Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 When my daughter danced with EYB last year they had a casting session after school late afternoon/evening before the summer holidays. They then had rehearsals for 4 days in the holidays 2-8 (ish) and then Sat & Sun afternoon rehearsals for 2 weeks, then Fri, Sat & Sun the week before and then Thurs eve, Fri and Sat of performance days. It was quite intense but because the bulk of rehearsals were during the hoiday it was manageable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thank you taxi and Janet x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Those who successfully audition are given an information pack on the day confirming all the rehearsal and performance dates, together with forms for things like fees, permission for time off school and performance licences (if needed) etc.  Not everyone takes up their place, and reserves do get called.  Rehearsals are normally held at a large local school which has suitable dance studios/theatre space. There are usually about 10 rehearsal days, plus the casting day and tech/dress in the theatre. Rehearsals are usually Sat & Sun for several weeks before the performances, and if over school holiday they often have an intensive Wed-Sun rehearsal period.  Can't remember exactly, but I think in the past I've asked for a idea of rehearsal dates before the audition to check that they are ok and don't clash with anything else, as they are keen on commitment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Pups is Bradford not any good it's only 83 miles for us and a train ride away?!? Shame there's nothing nearer although dd probably has too many commitments todo EYB this year shame xxx It's about 3 hours to Bradford for us unfortunately C4D.I might have considered it, since its so long since DD's last EYB,but as Cathy says its a bad time with regards to exams,plus we have a family wedding around the same time. Ah well, cest la vie. I do hope DD gets the chance to do it again before she leaves for university though as she has always enjoyed it immensely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm hoping to find out when rehearsals start for southsea to see if its worth DD auditioning as she's in Panto til 4th Jan... Any one shed any light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I don't know, but based on our previous experiences I would hazard a guess from looking at the performance dates that the main run of rehearsals will be February half term week, with probably another couple of weekends shortly before or after. The rehearsals are usually packed in fairly tightly before the performances. I doubt there will be any rehearsals before Christmas, but the best thing to do is to email Miss Lewis and ask. She is usually very good at providing info like this as they would rather not offer places to students who can't manage to get to the rehearsals anyway. Good luck with the audition if you decide to go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Great to hear they're returning to Southend, shame Hannah's 18 now! EYB is a fabulous opportunity for young dancers and worth every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks! Partly what I was hoping to hear - tho we are currently down to do lots of festival work that week, but that can always wait if she ends up successful. Not sure I'm ready for the commitment of it but if she gets in I'll fully support in it somehow:-) Guess I'll email miss Lewis and find out more Do you have to provide photos like the associate applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 No photos needed on the application form, and everyone is told at the end of the audition, no waiting for weeks for the post to arrive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Great to hear they're returning to Southend, shame Hannah's 18 now! EYB is a fabulous opportunity for young dancers and worth every penny! Â Will she still be 18 Sheila? Remember it's ages 8 to 18 inclusive, so as long as she hasn't had her 19th birthday she would still be eligible. I don't know if they take the age on the audition date or performance date though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 No photos needed on the application form, and everyone is told at the end of the audition, no waiting for weeks for the post to arrive! Omg that's so much better! Thank you Taxi :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Regarding Sleeping Beauty how many boys are cast from the senior audition? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoDance2003 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 In our experience , rehearsals are all within the month leading up to performance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Miracle - my dd's auditioned 4 times and we've noticed that usually there are very few boys in the senior audition, including some who may be relatively new to ballet, but who have probably done other types of dance before. Â They try and take as many as they can, I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Sadly pups_mum she's 19 this Dec Great experiences doing swan lake and Giselle though Also good that there's no long wait for audition results...though the last hour does drag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sheila, I'm sure your shop will be inundated with young dancers when EYB visits Southend next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Shelia, just got my info pack thru for Sleeping Beauty and its age on audition - dont know if that helps you or not. Â 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Just back home from the audition and thrilled to say DD got placed - she is super excited lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 So pleased that we went to the audition it was a lovely experience very welcoming and friendly organisers. My DS got placed in the senior section. X 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy19 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yes we were there too! DD got a place in senior section, well done to all who auditioned x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy19 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Yes we were there too! DD got a place in senior section, well done to all who auditioned x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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