HollyLou Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I did contact them as my eldest dd would love to try as they added a Newcastle date for next year. She is however two weeks too young and they will not budge on this. Very unfair as all her dance friends in same year group can apply as they have earlier birthdays ☹ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 We are still waiting to here from them, I am imagining it will take them a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 On 27/04/2018 at 10:49, Pas de Quatre said: I really wonder how it will work with some of the venues. Our nearest is Mayflower Southampton, but to take part would effectively involve 2 weeks off school in September 2019 (in addition to the Sunday rehearsals scattered through the year). I can't see that working except for those going onto a degree course with a late start. I just have one pupil who has applied for Sadler's Wells because it is in the summer holidays. I did some enquires with regards selecting a venue of choice rather than a venue of residency. If that makes sense. The staff whilst being very supportive did say they were looking for 'local' dancers to the venues area. But as you say, some venues offer performances within the school holidays whilst others are term time. A challenge for some....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermum2003 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Has anyone heard either way for this project? I’m aware that some of the auditions are only a couple of weeks away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 The only thing DD has had is a request the day after she submitted her application form to re send her video link ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Just had a ‘sorry to keep you waiting’ email with a promise that we will hear at least a week before the audition day! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermum2003 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 They must have read my post!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 So has DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Billyelliott said: Just had a ‘sorry to keep you waiting’ email with a promise that we will hear at least a week before the audition day! That’s a rather tight timeline. 😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 It is if you have to make travel arrangements but fortunately he is only a short bus ride away! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I guess they are not working about travel arrangements because they are after dancers who are local to each venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLou Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, Pointetoes said: I guess they are not working about travel arrangements because they are after dancers who are local to each venue. That does seem reasonable of them. Unfortunately for us we have applied for Sadler’s Wells because that’s closest to where dd will be living from September, but not yet . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 6 hours ago, BlueLou said: That does seem reasonable of them. Unfortunately for us we have applied for Sadler’s Wells because that’s closest to where dd will be living from September, but not yet . Similar here. DD applied for an venue miles away. We did receive an email to query the location chosen and they appeared very supportive and understanding for the reasons we gave. Just waiting now to see if it was at all worth it. Good luck to your DD. 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piepie Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 We would be applying for Northampton which is May 27th to June 1st 2019 performance dates. There is no way there won't be GCSEs or A-levels in that week so they are essentially saying that only year 12 pupils or those that are just left school can apply! I called New Adventures to check that I had interpreted this correctly and she said that all performers had to be available for that week completely, so there's no point in us applying. Such a shame, as it would be an amazing opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLou Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, Piepie said: We would be applying for Northampton which is May 27th to June 1st 2019 performance dates. There is no way there won't be GCSEs or A-levels in that week so they are essentially saying that only year 12 pupils or those that are just left school can apply! I called New Adventures to check that I had interpreted this correctly and she said that all performers had to be available for that week completely, so there's no point in us applying. Such a shame, as it would be an amazing opportunity. I’m pretty sure that the whole country breaks up for Half Term on Friday 24th May 2019 and returns Monday 3rd June. It coincides with Bank Holiday weekend, so usually the same everywhere. There are never any GCSE or A levels during that week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Piepie said: We would be applying for Northampton which is May 27th to June 1st 2019 performance dates. That is half term week, there are never any GCSE or A levels that week. Edited May 3, 2018 by Pointetoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piepie Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 No, I've just realised that!! What are the chances of there being any exams the week before half term though? They are also required 20th to 25th all day. Feeling like the right thing to do for the sake of her exams is not audition!! But it would be such a good experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissonneDoublee Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 It depends which level of exams you are doing... GCSEs and AS will have started by then, but A Levels possibly not. Although a week off so close to the exams would not go down well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piepie Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 She's doing GCSEs and she's a stress head, and we left vocational because I wanted her to focus more effectively on her exams so I feel I would be a bit hypocritical if I then did this. Never mind. Thanks for replies xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 If you know her exam board next years exam dates will be on line. They will be provisional but it would give you an idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Piepie said: We would be applying for Northampton which is May 27th to June 1st 2019 performance dates. There is no way there won't be GCSEs or A-levels in that week so they are essentially saying that only year 12 pupils or those that are just left school can apply! I called New Adventures to check that I had interpreted this correctly and she said that all performers had to be available for that week completely, so there's no point in us applying. Such a shame, as it would be an amazing opportunity. Could look at it another way. Application costs nothing and you could pull out if the worst case scenario occurred (dates) but you can’t apply after the closing date and then kick yourself if the dates turned out to be clear. Obviously it’s not ideal but to know a year ahead is a big ask. I think you may find there are more in a similar situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 A levels usually don't start until after half term, GCSEs are either side of half term - as are AS levels but perhaps worth pointing out that a lot of year 12s wont be sitting AS level exams as since the new syllabus A levels exams came in (only examined now at the end of year 13), a lot of schools have stopped doing AS exams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) Just curious, Has anyone applied and received a response? Yet. Thank you. Edited May 14, 2018 by balletbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLou Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I know of a dancer who applied for Bradford and has had an invitation to audition. Dd applied for Sadler’s - no news for us yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 12 hours ago, BlueLou said: I know of a dancer who applied for Bradford and has had an invitation to audition. Dd applied for Sadler’s - no news for us yet. Thank you. You see these events advertised and sometimes never hear the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 We’re still waiting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 43 minutes ago, Billyelliott said: We’re still waiting ! Where did you apply? What dates are the auditions for the venue? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermum2003 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Audition invites for Sadlers Wells are out 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Dancermum2003 said: Audition invites for Sadlers Wells are out 😮 Does it bring some good news? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 4 hours ago, balletbean said: Where did you apply? What dates are the auditions for the venue? Thank you Birmingham - audition day 10 June can’t exactly remember when in May we applied ...probably the day before the deadline knowing my DS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermum2003 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 27 minutes ago, balletbean said: Does it bring some good news? Yes 😊😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 (edited) I’m so pleased for you Billyelliott and Dancermum2003. Do you find out on the day or have to wait? Edited May 15, 2018 by balletbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, balletbean said: I’m so pleased for you Billyelliott and Dancermum2003. Do you find out on the day or have to wait? We have yet to hear if we even have an audition !! i keep refreshing his email but realistically I’m not expecting news till June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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