Happymum Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Right.... We have a forecast of 6cm of snow this evening and a plan to leave for audition at 7am tomorrow.... Hope it will rain not snow, or hope it will all melt by early morning :-( Why it's a constant worry? After I have already prepared my DD's bag with extra spare of everything, even got petrol etc etc now I'm worried about the driving in snow and not making it on time to Bath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharovitti Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Oh! I hope everything will be fine tomorrow for you! Have a safe drive and good luck to your DD! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Drive carefully and good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hope all goes well for you too!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletdancer22 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Good luck to everyone auditioning today xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Good luck everyone - hope you all have great auditions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Right.... We have a forecast of 6cm of snow this evening and a plan to leave for audition at 7am tomorrow.... Hope it will rain not snow, or hope it will all melt by early morning :-( Why it's a constant worry? After I have already prepared my DD's bag with extra spare of everything, even got petrol etc etc now I'm worried about the driving in snow and not making it on time to Bath! I have just read my last post and I'm sorry! I'm turning into a drama queen! I had a bad day and after reading on the forum about teaching in voc schools in UK and about how much ballet dancers earn etc etc I wasn't sure if I even wanted me DD to audition! Â But! The snow wasn't too bad today, my DD was well and did her best and came out happy! It was nice to talk to other parents (it was lovely to meet you Piccolo!) We have been told to wait 2 to 3 weeks for results. I dutifully asked if we are going to receive letters or emails but the lady at the registration desk didn't know! Hope everybody enjoyed the audition today! Good luck! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Oh Happymum I know what you mean, sometimes I can spend too long on here and overthink things. In the end I guess we just have to let our children try to reach their dreams and be there to offer comfort and maybe alternatives if they need them. The whole thing is a rollercoaster even when thy get to vocational school. Your DD sounds very talented so if there is a chance she could make it, you would be sorry if you did't try. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharovitti Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Happymum, don't worry to look like a drama queen........I have done better than you! My DD has her audition next sunday and we are flying to London on friday: in the last two nights I couldn't sleep, being sure that we are both going to die in a plane crash or terrorist attack and that I am going to leave alone my other children.....every morning I wake up thinking "maybe we shouldn't go, maybe it isn't worthwhile...."!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharovitti Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Sorry! Forgot to say well done to your and Piccolo DDs! Now fingers crossed for them! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Happymum, so glad the journey was not as bad as anticipated. I have to say, you can really scare yourself with all the pitfalls of the dancing world. It certainly wouldn't be my first choice for my son, but I would also hate to be that parent that you hear of, that never let their child follow their dream and the child lived a life of regret. Â My brother has become estranged from his only daughter, as he disagrees with her dream to follow her career choice of a becoming an artist. I just don't understand him - she is 19, has done a foundation course, now on a degree course at art college in London and is applying for the school of art in Florence as it is one of the best in the world! Just so sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Lovely to meet you too Happymum! We're proper Balletco'ers now, meeting up at events! Thank you and good luck to you too Zacharovitti. I'm sure all will be well. Sounds like you feel under pressure to be there for your other children and be an overseas ballet taxi mum too! No wonder your mind's working overtime! I'm sure there must be many dancers in the world travelling by plane at any one time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Happymum and Zacharovitti The stress does awful things to you. We've all had dance mum moments like yours........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thank you all for your kind and reassuring words. It's true that we need to let our children to follow their dreams and choose their own paths. Â Sorry to hear about your brother and his daughter Harwel. This is exactly my husbands experience! He loved (and still loves!) art and was/is very talented. He was offered a place at vocational boarding art school at the age of 14 and his mother didn't let him go as she was worried and didn't believe he will cope! Now he is over 40 and even though he is in good terms with his parents he still remembers it and regrets and can't forgive (but now just deep inside) as he was forced to go to a different school which he hated and end up working in a job he had no heart for. So we promised each other that we will support our children as much as we can! Â Zacharovitti, I do understand how stressful it is! And how sometimes you feel guilty doing for one child more then the other at moments! But you are just simply a great caring parent who travels the world in order to support child's dream! I wish you a safe pleasant journey and all the best luck for your DD! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharovitti Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thank you all for your support and for your kind words. Yes, I'm sure these are typical dance mum moments!! And yes, I feel guilty every day with my other children, because my DD life is very demanding also for them....I have 4 children, one older than her and two younger: almost every day my DD ballet lessons finish late in the evening and I am with her in the car while they are going to bed, with the elder brother that reads them a story instead of me! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just wondering if anyone has heard anything from the Manchester auditions yet? Does anyone know if we have to wait until all those have auditioned before the emails come out? Thanks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Yes we do! Last audition is on 25th and from what they said yesterday we won't hear until 28th Feb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 They did tell us 2-3 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Happy mum, where did you audition at yesterday and for what year? Thanks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflowers Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 In the past, the results usually come out after the preliminary auditions are complete and then in order of audition centre but that was when it was by post, I believe this year it will be by email so maybe slightly different. Good luck everyone, the waiting is the worst bit! I'm not looking forward to the result by email, at least with a letter you could relax once the postie had gone whereas by email, I'll be twitching every time by phone pings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I agree the waiting is awful even though we know the chances are so slim! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Happy mum, where did you audition at yesterday and for what year? Thanks x My DD auditioned in Bath for a year 7 place at WL (or MA). Edited January 15, 2015 by Happymum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishballetmom Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Oh my we leave tomorrow for our audition! I only realised I had forgotten to get a waist elastic for My DD this week and panicked, her teacher doesn't use them! Luckily her teacher was up in Dublin and nipped into dance shop and got one for her... We know it is a long shot so we are just making a great day of it, audition in morning, shopping and London Eye afterwards! Â Good luck to everyone's DC auditioning this year! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Good luck everyone! Will anyone else's dd be in the 4pm Upper School audition on 8th February? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Have a fantastic day. So much fun and great memories whatever the outcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Is that when you are auditioning Swan Princess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Yes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Enjoy the audition and good luck Swanpriness. My dd is in the 2 pm slot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thank you chaperone good luck to your dd too x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaybackSapphire Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Chukkas swanprincess, DD has hers on the 20th. Xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Chukkas swanprincess, DD has hers on the 20th. Xxx Thank you! Fingers crossed for your lovely dd too, hope she enjoys the audition xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Very good luck Swan Princess will definitely be thinking of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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