Balletmad97 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Just wondered if anyone had any experience of this. I understand there is a boarding house, do the children eat in here or at the school? Do they go on any outings or trips? What is the teaching like? Just sent off our application form and wanted to know if anyone had been to it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Not sure. Dd is thinking of applying for summer school but she would commute. She's also going on a taster day next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 My husband works there and he says the meals at the school are lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famcandance2 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hi My dd has been before and has absolutely loved it. Some of the meals are taken at school and some at the boarding house. The meals are very good, and my dd is a picky eater, but has had no problem with what they fed her. The year dd attended, they went swimming one night and also went for a Macdonalds one night. We have found the teaching to be very good, at the same standard as the school as the teachers from the school are the ones giving the classes. My dd had an absolute ball when she went and she will be going again this summer. You can always pm me if you want any more info or if your dd doesn't know anyone and wants my dd's name. My dd is 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amum/Cathy Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) Balletmad97 and sodor have you seen the schedule for the summer school? Would you mind saying what the leaflet etc says they will be doing? They haven't sent any leaflets to the associates and ds may be interested.... Or fancandance2 - cross posted with you! Edited May 19, 2012 by amum/Cathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 It says programme to include ballet jazz contemporary street dance and musical theatre. Ages 9-15 closing date 15th june Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amum/Cathy Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Thanks sodor, that's really helpful I don't suppose you could say what the residential price is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 £320 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBELLES Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hi My younger dd attended the summer school a couple of years ago to give her a taste of boarding...........the only other info I can recall to that of Famcandance is at the end of the week they gave a short performance in the theatre ,it was lovely to see all the children were really enjoying performing. My dd came on leaps and bounds after only one week of the teaching at Hammond.......she hasn't done any other residential SS so I have nothing to compare it with . Sodor my elder dd doesn't like the food but I am inclined to believe your husband!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amum/Cathy Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 £320 Thanks sodor Hope your dd enjoys her taster day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 They have changed the menus at dd's current school so when dh comes hone with tales of three course dinners of carrot and coriander soup roast dinner & veg and jelly she thinks it's not fair she has to endure yet another strange chicken concoction and run out of puddings! She is thinking of applying to do drama but I'm not convinced. She would have to give up her dance on the drama course (from what I can gather there would be no opportunity for her to continue that ESP as they do sat morning acting classes on the drama strand and dd adores her dance. If we had the money and lived closer she would be happiest on a more all round musical theatre course. She is a good dancer, but not exceptional. She is an all rounder at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famcandance2 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Just like to add that my dd had to go to another summer school last year because of lack on interest and lack of numbers for the Hammond one. Although she had a good time, she really didn't learn much and after seeing the "performance" at the end of the week, I felt the teaching lacked a lot. I won't name the place as I might be contravening rules, but if you want to know, pm me. All I am saying is the I feel Hammond give great value for money and the children not only have a great time, but they also learn a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmad97 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Does anybody who has been to the summer school before know how the accomodation works. Do students share twin rooms, are their single rooms or does it take the form of a dormitory? Also is there a shared bathroom? or is it ensuite to the rooms? So many questions, I'm just interested really. We've never boarded before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famcandance2 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 The younger students stay in dorms. The older ones usually have 2 in a room. Boys also usually have 2 in a room. They try to keep them with their age group and I know my dd had great fun, she was in a dorm of 6 and I don't know how much sleep they got! The bathrooms are shared although some rooms have their own. Ask away, I don't mind answering any queries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkledust Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 dd has just had a wonderful week at the Hammond ss. it was lovely to see the performance this afternoon and great to see different dancers shine in different disciplines. I particularly enjoyed the street dance section and my classical dd "dancing with attitude"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 My dd "can't do street dance" and has only ever attempted it once before in a panto audition abut I actually think it was her strongest dance today. Very proud. They were all great. Knew the tutting she did for fun at stagecoach would come in handy one day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkledust Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 dd said the street dance teacher was fantastic. Actually she enjoyed all the lessons but particularly ballet (no surprise) and street (total surprise) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l_c_dancerx Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hi I am just wondering whether someone could tell me if the teaching is intense or are the classes a bit more relaxed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Dd & I went to watch the summer school performance on Friday. I was so impressed by what I saw. Especially noticeable was a young boy in the youngest group, he was fabulous in Captain Louie. Tea Party was fabulous, especially the girl who played Mad Hatter. I had previously seen the same dance performed by the Hammond grads at the end of year show. These dancers performed the same choreography, not simplified at all & I know the teacher was very very impressed with the performance. There was a tall blonde girl who was fantastic to watch in all styles. Such talent. She has a great future. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 My DC have attended Hammond Summer School for the past 2 years and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The classes seem to be a good mixture of fun and hard work, but not too intense. They learn and rehearse a group dance in each style ready for performance on the final day, and are encouraged to support eachother. I cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the experience and would recommend to any aspiring dancer / performer. I watched the performance on Friday too Pictures, and yes I agree there was some fabulous talent on the stage and they all seemed to be having a ball! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hello Jazzerina and welcome to the Forum. Thanks for you comments about the Hammond Summer School. I hope you will continue to join in the discussions on the Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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