Balletlife4me Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Does anyone know when we can expect to receive results from the spring intensive. I know they said by the end of the year but wondering if it could be any day as surely they break up soon for Xmas? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I have just received an email offering ds a place. Nice to hear earlier than expected!! Good luck for your email. I hope you hear soon 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coniger Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Congratulations Busymum - my DS has also been offered a place - how old is your son? Mine is in year 6 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busymum Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Great news Coniger my son is 10 and also year 6! Xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverdrivingtodance Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 My dd year 6 also 10 has a place!!! After many knock backs and disappointments she has always soldiered on!!! Feel so pleased for her she will be over the moon!!! Never give up on a dream!!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coniger Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Yay Dancer123 that’s brilliant news!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Great news @coniger (and all others with places). We didn't apply this year after having already committed to a local dance festival the same week but great to hear the success rate may be a little higher than it has been for summer schools. Hopefully the Spring course will become a regular thing 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 My dd has a place too. Year 7. So excited to tell her!! Perhaps more uk dancers at this one with it being earlier in the year x 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Brilliant news Dancer so excited for you guys!!!! Pom poms of triumph waiving furiously!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Lovely news! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 fabulous early christmas present for those who have got a yes ! , collective well dones to the YP ( and their long suffering parental units !) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Yes exactly Pom poms waiving for all the yes’s from me xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leotardmum Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 My 10 year old also got a place ! Coming over from Brisbane . So unexpected to get a place but we thought why not try and so happy ! . Been over here nearly 4 years but so looking forward to seeing London again ! Xxxxxx 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Well, it's finally that hallowed yes after years of rejections or wait list places for my (now not so) little girl's dream to come true.....to get to go to White Lodge! Albeit just for one week at Easter but as it's the oldest group before the Summer courses etc are held in Covent Garden, it is thrilling that she will get to dance in the place she has long dreamed of going to! Very happy email on Friday.....just the minor issue now of how to raise the not inconsiderable sum....Looking forward to being a Royal mum for a day to watch classes there on the last afternoon ! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverdrivingtodance Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Does anybody know how many dancers there are on the London Spring course?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junedancer Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) It would appear to be similar to a summer school week with one class of 28 in each year group but mixed girls and boys, with more girls than boys, so slightly less places. Those on the wait list should hear at the end of next week if they have managed to get a place. Not sure if Associates were actively encouraged to apply (as with summer school where both Associates and those offered places at WL were encouraged to apply or offered places) or if they are also auditioning for full-time places. The information is contradictory as to whether both the London and Hong Kong course participants have the opportunity to audition or just the Hong Kong ones. The spring course takes place well after the finals for WL however they were still offering places at the summer school last year. Edited December 14, 2017 by junedancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverdrivingtodance Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 On their website it says ''Both courses offer participants an opportunity during the week to audition for The Royal Ballet School's full-time training.'' if that's any help to anyone! My DD is not a JA but would like to audition for WL in January & has applied. I just wondered on the Spring course is it a formal audition like they do in January or do they just observe you throughout the week?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverdrivingtodance Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I am assuming if you auditioned in January & got a No I can't imagine much would change or would you still have a chance on the Spring course?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junedancer Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Just now, Dancer123 said: On their website it says ''Both courses offer participants an opportunity during the week to audition for The Royal Ballet School's full-time training.'' if that's any help to anyone! My DD is not a JA but would like to audition for WL in January & has applied. I just wondered on the Spring course is it a formal audition like they do in January or do they just observe you throughout the week?? Yes but if you look in the details of each course underneath it notes this for Hong Kong only. My understanding about a full time audition is that it is not a separate one but if you are interested they will look at you throughout the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junedancer Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dancer123 said: I am assuming if you auditioned in January & got a No I can't imagine much would change or would you still have a chance on the Spring course?? I wouldn't think so but you never know. Not sure if it was RBS or Elmhurst but a full-time place was offered after summer school to someone who was a no at the audition round. There is nothing to be lost by exposure to those who are on audition panels - one day they may see something they like that they have missed before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverdrivingtodance Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Oh yes you are right it does say that! How confusing! I guess like you say if they someone/something they like they would let you know! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I read it as only Hong Kong gave the opportunity to audition (which makes sense based on distance & likely home location of participants there) & actually am glad that the week at WL won't get overtaken with the added pressure & distraction of seeing at as audition. Just want DD to have a great time dancing with kids from other schools/places & experiencing teachers new to her & all that that will bring! JA's are generally encouraged to apply I think & as they do not have to pay the £27 application fee am sure it's a no brainer to send in those pics! I had heard from a WL mum that they were actively encouraged to apply for both the Easter & Summer courses (indeed comment was they felt quite pressured to do so). No idea if this will mean many are WL full timers on course or not but either way just feel so happy for those non WL kids who will get to experience it & live out their dreams - even if only for a week! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coniger Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Hi Peanut68 my son is a JA and we still had to pay the fee and no one was encouraged to apply. Coniger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissonneDoublee Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 4 hours ago, coniger said: Hi Peanut68 my son is a JA and we still had to pay the fee and no one was encouraged to apply. Coniger We paid the application fee for my JA DD too. We did get email reminders about applying for WL and SS, and encouragement to apply for WL, but I don’t think DD is at any advantage over other children. All SS applications are assessed on photos only xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 If anyone is still to book a hotel for the night before the spring intensive at WL, just a heads up that you may want to do it soon. Loads of the hotels nearby are either full if you want a family room, or have very few rooms left, prob with more organised parents than myself and also the coinciding with easter hols! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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