Katia05

Can anyone help with a question about Senior Associates at Year 10 - do all the MAs go on to SA1 automatically, or is it a fresh sweep and all the places for Seniors are chosen fresh for SA1? My dd is thinking of auditioning (she didn't get an MA place last year, though it appeared there were hardly any to be had) but I just wondered if there is any point even thinking about it, if the MAs do move straight up? I expect if any are leaving for vocational school, most would have done that for year 9 already, so there wouldn't be any extra spaces for Year 10 on that count... Anyone know? Thanks!

I can relate to you HowMuch! We are just working out whether to go through all the auditions again this year, having had a lot of 'not yet's last year, as you gently put it! I figure it's a rollercoaster, being a dancer's mum, with real highs and lows and too much or then too little adrenaline! My only tip to keep up our enthusiasm is to take the focus off our own kids' dancing sometimes and book to see a ballet or a show together, maybe at Covent Garden/West End, to really enjoy the professionals performing and be reminded of the bigger picture, and draw some new energy and inspiration from the dynamic performing arts world. Good luck with riding out the autumn down-time and hope this forum helps.

My dd went to a JA Insight day in London before deciding to audition for Junior Associates for the first time. She really enjoyed the session and being at the Covent Garden studios was very exciting for both of us! From what I remember, the level of ballet was very simple, they did a lot of skipping around the room, some floor exercises where they looked at their feet, were taught about core and turn-out with the use of stretchy bands round their thighs, and did some very basic barre work. The pianist was very energetic and the girls had to do some free work to the music eg. 'pretend you're a leaf blowing in the wind' or something like that! I don't think the teachers were looking for potential with a view to future auditions, though I noticed they did pay more attention to the talkative girls and those with nice feet! They had name stickers rather than audition numbers. My dd was quite shy as she didn't come with any friends, but really enjoyed it. You don't get any feedback, but as you're watching the class you can see how they get on. Enjoy!

Definitely R-A-D, each letter pronounced, like the RAF! ISTD the same. But RADA and LAMDA are different.

Fantastic news! Congratulations - how exciting to get the phonecall!

Thanks for the encouragement, AuditionIngenu! You're absolutely right. And huge congrats to your dd - she must be thrilled to bits!x

It doesn't surprise me too much - it did look very authentic swordfighting! Hope Tybalt recovers quickly!

I agree wholeheartedly! We were also extremely impressed by the swordfighting, and the quality of the acting in the final act by Lauren C and Matthew Ball was so impressive. Wonderful to see such a performance!

Had a fabulous evening at the performance last night (Cuthbertson/Ball). It was our first visit to the ROH in person, having seen many RB relays in the cinema. Wonderful all round! My budding dancer daughter was mesmerised.

Yes, my dd's first reaction to our email was, 'Well, I'll try again next year all the same!'

London RBS Mids results are finally out! A no for my dd, but did anyone get an actual 'yes' for year 9? Would love to hear. Good luck if still waiting!

Great news, well done!

Finally heard from London 1 - it's a no again. Good luck to all still waiting!

Well done!!

Almost certain to be a no for year 9, but off to the ROH in the evening to see Romeo and Juliet with dd so could be good timing for cheering up!! Never been before, so can't wait! Good luck to all still waiting!

Also still waiting!

Any yes emails for Mids anywhere?!

Still waiting here too for London... Hopefully the suspense will soon be over!

We're waiting too Feels a long time since the auditions! Good luck!

Does anyone know if there will actually be any available London Year 9 MA places or are all current Year 8s continuing? (It helps to have some idea when the no inevitably comes in!)

Feels like a very long time since auditions in January!

So, so true! Good to be reminded of this when it feels as though they're only getting rejections.

My dd is 13 (Year 8) and just about to take the Intermediate Foundation exam, having done Grade 5 last year. Some girls in her group are the school year above. Not at vocational school.

I think everything is out today. We heard one friend has got to finals. Good luck!

Ah thanks, not yet then for a while. Nerve-wracking waiting for these results!