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  1. you're normally entitled to 4 years funding so if you have a 2 year diploma there is still funding for a conversion or top up degree after that
  2. most russell groups now require 3 alevels and the top ones won't accept the qualifications such as RAD advanced 1 which can carry UCAS points it will depend on the course the DD is looking for the new universities will take the alternative qualifications and allow you to build points from those and alevels
  3. bun head ones are really good last for ages
  4. we use craft boxes, or tack boxes they have big sections for brushes etc and smaller bits for the pins which seem to vanish in to the ether
  5. if you can get to London and your DD wants a mix of classical and MT Urdang youth academy take up to 21 year olds and have a good reputation I believe they do monthly sessions
  6. I agree with aurora that the teacher is probably frustrated but it has to be said that teachers shouldn't teach for exams, the exam should just be an extra, the teaching, support and corrections should be the same whether you take an exam or not after all you are paying the same price as those who are doing the exams its just the don't get the ability to say they have x students taking level y exam there are many reasons for not wanting to take exams i guess its human nature to let frustrations out on people and Dance teachers are human after all if its not working for you go elsewhere, there are plenty of dance schools out there and some really good teachers looking for hardworking students Tx
  7. Did you have the panto dates before the CBA? I think that the prior commitment takes priority but I have to agree that the CBA would be my priority and panto should have been clear with the dates before
  8. sadly there are still teachers out there who feel its ok to comment on the size of their dancers, i've known a few who have either told the parents the child has to lose weight or worse told students they need to lose weight or they are fat etc. we all would like to think that it doesn't go on but its wishful thinking to think it doesn't happen, sometimes weight is a key factors (going en pointe for example) but there are some people, teachers, parents and students who think you can only be a dancer if you are thin
  9. the audition is the deciding factor not the exam, as has been mentioned there is an examination world outside out the RAD I love the new syllabus, I suspect thought that there are some very worried teachers as it will be very hard to teach but hopefully will remove the pressure to push through exams as a student will be very hard pushed to fully do the syllabus in less than 2 years
  10. could you consider a different board from RAD? the work already done won't be wasted and remember that to be a professional dancer the grade doesn't matter, no-one looks at it during an audition they just want to know can you dance, its an indicator for the students and by opening up to other options you may find a school that is more suited and supportive
  11. hope it goes well, my DN is Newcastle based i'll ask if she has any recommendations, are you tied to RAD or would you be willing to study a different board but at the same level
  12. i wouldn't risk the 6:30 incase of running late or delays
  13. It's normally a nominal charge about £1 an item, most elections will do it and I think some DIY shops do it too
  14. I understand the desire of people to do pointe but there really is no rush the damage from going to early is something that can't be undone, 13 is still young and although many think that they are ready the only person who can determine this is someone with training, its quite complex and i've seen far to many girls en pointe who really should not be on, grade 5 is (I assume this is RAD) doesn't require it and its normally the vocational grades that require it, too many rush to get up then wobble, go over, don't have the core strength to do it safely and too many teachers (in my humble view) put up too early for a whole variety of reasons. I know its frustrating but I would say delay and follow the teachers guidelines, particularly if you can't attend all the classes till after the production. Or, as you attend other ballet classes, ask a different teacher if they would be prepared to take you. But don't rush to go up before its 'sanctioned' T
  15. both my DDs did pilates and yoga (with a specialist yoga teacher) its not just about the flexibility its about the mind set and understanding of the body which I felt helped, being aware of the signals the body sends and developing that core is something that not all teachers have time to explain or focus on in a 60 min grade class
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