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  1. proudmum
    We are in the South West and dd goes to Ballet Cymru Associates - based in Newport. Thoroughly recommend them!
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    We were at the South West heats in Cheltenham
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    I only watched the premier section but they put through 6 out of 35.
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    DD competed in the premier section today - I would say it was like a masterclass - it was an extremely high standard and all the dancers were incredible. I really enjoyed the new format, and it was lovely to watch dd learning the sequences and perform them.
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    I should have asked more questions at the time but it was all very new to us back then!
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    Sorry I didn't explain it very well - that was the term used - but yes, her thigh is long in comparison to the lower part of her leg. I have to say she doesn't look out of proportion but as I am not an expert I assume it hinders her ability to have good elevation - which she has always had to work hard at.
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    A few years ago my dd auditioned for a school of which she was an associate. She didn't get finals, but as an associate we were given feedback. We were told that her thigh to leg ratio was too big and perhaps she should consider other forms of dance. She does have long legs and although we had never noticed it before I could see what they meant. However , her dream of being a ballet dancer has never changed and she decided that what she couldn't change, wouldn't worry her. I must stress, we have only been told that once and she has never used it as a reason if she is unsuccessful in gaining a place on other associate schemes.
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    My dd and I have made some lovely friends during her dance 'journey', but I have to say festivals bring the out worst (and best) in people. The loud bragging in the changing rooms is embarrassing - last year I sat behind 2 mums who discussed my dd very loudly as she was dancing!But my pet hate is during associate auditions when parents crowd round the warm up room - watching every other dc apart from their own, eyeing up the 'competition'. Maybe I'm very synical but thankfully my dd gets herself ready so I can escape to have a coffee well out of the way!!
  9. proudmum
    Thanks swaybacksapphire and balletdancer22- she's disappointed but better than I thought - our DCs are tough! She auditioned at Bath x
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    Thanks shygirlsmum, I'm hoping I'm over reacting and she takes it better than I think and of course there are so many talented DC going for such few places. Good luck for Mids results xx
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    I've just had an email to say DD hasn't got a place for SA's - I know the chances of gaining a place are minimal but I just don't know how to tell her! She's at dance at the moment and I know she is going to be devastated. She auditioned for JAs and has done so every year, without success. She is such a lovely dancer and has achieved so much, but her confidence is gradually disappearing. Good luck to everyone else waiting to hear x
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    I am very surprised to hear that the dancers taking class were unkind - my dd is an associate and has done 2 summer schools and I have only ever known the dancers to be professional and encouraging.
  13. proudmum
    Mandev was not only an inspirational teacher, wonderful performer but a kind and gentle man. We are so shocked and sad and send our love to the wonderful Ballet Cymru xx
  14. proudmum
    We were also at the West regional final and I have to say we didn't come across any "bad behaviour" - Dd said everyone was friendly backstage. We are usually on our own so dd has always made an effort to be friendly and I hope that I have taught both my dds to treat others as you would like to be treated. We actually encountered a lot of awful behaviour - parents and children, at one of the qualifying festivals and have decided not to attend that one again - it's a shame because both my dds have made lovely friends and look forward to meeting them at the different festivals we go to. These are a minority I have to say, but disappointing all the same. We came home really disillusioned but our experience at the regionals (first time there) has restored our faith again !!
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    Lema and Rubbishballetmum - thanks for your replies - I tried ringing but didn't get an answer so I have emailed- will ring again tomorrow. I have been regularly checking all my emails - including junk/spam. Fingers crossed we hear something soon!!
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    Thanks Frogsmum, I will - we know it's likely to be no but until she knows DD is hopeful!!
  17. proudmum
    Is anyone still waiting for Bath results? I know some have come out - we are waiting for Year 9.
  18. proudmum
    Dd is on course 3 and also absolutely loving it. This is the first summer school she has done and it has more than lived up to her expectations! Really looking forward to the performances tomorrow.
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    Thankyou thebutties - that is lovely to hear - I will pass what you have said onto dd. She is really looking forward to it so fingers crossed!!
  20. proudmum
    We were at Glastonbury this year ( definitely older than 22!!) and were at the pyramid stage early. I don't know what was shown on tv but all the dancers came onto the stage - clearly very excited, waving and taking photos - it was lovely to see. There was some kind of flooring put down just before the performance - so no slippery stage. We thought it was a stunningly beautiful performance and what was so amazing was that for how many people were watching, you could hear a pin drop and I wasn't the only one who was moved to tears.
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    DD is auditioning next weekend - we have no idea what to expect so if anyone has any experience of the audition and/or the associates it would be gratefully received!! Thankyou!
  22. proudmum
    I went to see Swan Lake last night in Bristol - I am certainly not as knowledgeable as many people on the forum but wow, did we enjoy it! Im pretty certain I sat with my mouth open for most of the performance (not a good look) - everytime I thought it couldnt get any better - it did! The Swan (I think it was Chris Trenfield but didnt see the cast list) was so powerful and just amazing, as was Simon Williams and all the Swans. Definately thought provoking.
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    My dd has been told she hasnt got the correct proportions for classical training (I know this is the opinion of one person and others may be different) she is only 12 and it was very hard for her to hear. Obviously she has some growing to do and I agree completely with Angel.We cant control that, what she can do is work hard on her technique, flexibility etc.
  24. proudmum
    My eldest dd has danced with children who have gone to the four schools that oldermum mentioned and of course their talent shone through. To be honest I wasn't thinking of large groups of vocational students entering, just the odd few that have perhaps previously entered a particular festival and wanted to return when they were home. If it were large groups then yes, this could be seen as unfair.
  25. proudmum
    Both my dds do festivals and I don't actually know if any vocational students compete. I wouldn't have a problem with it if they did though - there are some beautiful dancers competing that aren't at vocational school and surely that's the standard our dcs are striving for?
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