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When Dd was a JA/MA , people would often ask what that meant, and rather than a lengthy explanation, i would often liken the whole concept to the football academies. ‘Normal’ folk understood that!!! ☺️

Dd says…… “Short ballet class, different excercises to 1st audition, but nothing too difficult. Mostly barre, 1 develope excercise in the centre. Exact same jazz routine, including improv section as before. She sang one song, ( Dd did the same one, others did a new song) & then a short interview following on from the previous one. There was around 6 people on the panel. “ Thank you, and yes, hoping not too long to wait as it was her last audition, she’s really wanting to start thinking about decisions🤣 Good luck to your Dd, Happymum☺️

DD’s recall was today. She knows of a straight yes, a straight no, and a straight to waiting list from her first audition……… so that’s all options covered! 🤣

I think that’s the tricky bit- she’s loved them all !! Laine obvs has it’s funding uncertainty; If she could pick Performers up and put it somewhere else that’d be fab; so I think they’re probably not really in the running….. Bird, I think is winning at the mo; but an offer from Urdang would challenge that. ☺️

Thanks, I suspect it’s going to be a close run thing! ☺️

She has offers for Bird, Laine, & Performers , and a recall next weekend for Urdang…… so whatever happens next weekend will mean she has to make a decision soon. she knows which is her favourite at the moment, (a yes from Urdang could change that though, ) but just want to make sure we’re not missing anything important!!

Hi- just wondered if anyone would be willing to share any insight, nuggets of wisdom, or lesser known info on the things to include in the pros & cons list……. we’re in the fortunate position of having a choice between colleges, but I can imagine there being a lot of fact wrangling in order to come up with ‘the one’, as they all seem amazing!! …….. Much appreciated!

Unless I’m very much mistaken I think the UCAS deadline for applications (for this Sept entry) has just passed….. i know Laine is often regarded as having a strong ballet focus, within their MT diploma , I can’t offer advice on anywhere else though, I’m afraid

So pleased for you & your Dd Kendie 76- it does make things a bit easier having a good offer in the bag!

My Dd did both for a short while- inter/adv 1 level. I think she said IDTA was more ‘performy’ and ‘dancey’, whereas RAD was more ‘techniquey’. 🤣her words, but I will check for clarity later! I think it was confusing at first with the terminology differences etc,but she soon ‘got it’, and did very well in exams with both boards.

Ah well in that case, fingers crossed Dd chooses a degree course then- e might fare better that way round!! 🤣

Thanks cotes du rhone . It’s for Laines- Dd has an offer, so have just sent in the prelim paperwork saying ‘yes we’d like a Dada’!! Not sure if it will end up being 1st choice for Dd, so may not need to worry, as all her other applications are for degree courses. thanks though, if it comes to it , I’ll definitely request the previous years figures!

We’re at the Dada stage, and typically my earnings for this year are considerably higher than they’ve ever been before, or are likely to ever be again!!!! 😩 ( for Sept 2022 entry they’ve asked for 21-22 earnings, not 20-21 as I’d hoped )

For balance, mine liked her Laine audition far more than she was expecting to- it’s now near the top of her list, whereas it was always nearer the bottom prior to the audition. I know Miss Laine has a very fierce reputation, but again, Dd found her to be lovely. I just wonder what impact her leaving will have on the course……

No direct experience of Wilkes at all, as Dd was adamant she wanted to go ‘to London’, but have heard very good things about it. Glad she was able to ‘bounce back’, and hopefully good news will come her way soon.