MrsMoo2 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Hi guys, yep, we are on the train back home now! Been a tiring day but DS has loved it. We even got to the M&M shop in Leicester Square he was so desperate to see!! The chap on the door said we would all know within a week, whether our DC have places or not. He also said about BRB paying for hotels for the times when rehearsals are two days together and in a Holiday Inn in London somewhere. Ballet shoes and costumes would be provided, and 4 tickets for each performance I think he said! DS was the only boy in the 2.30 class, but I saw another one going in at 3.30. If anything height will be against him but he said he had thoroughly enjoyed being a rat, rolling round scratching! 😆 The other thing they’d had them doing was feigning surprise on Christmas morning. And so the waiting begins, again! 😂😆 xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Hi guys, yep, we are on the train back home now! Been a tiring day but DS has loved it. We even got to the M&M shop in Leicester Square he was so desperate to see!! The chap on the door said we would all know within a week, whether our DC have places or not. He also said about BRB paying for hotels for the times when rehearsals are two days together and in a Holiday Inn in London somewhere. Ballet shoes and costumes would be provided, and 4 tickets for each performance I think he said! DS was the only boy in the 2.30 class, but I saw another one going in at 3.30. If anything height will be against him but he said he had thoroughly enjoyed being a rat, rolling round scratching! 😆 The other thing they’d had them doing was feigning surprise on Christmas morning. And so the waiting begins, again! 😂😆 xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie77 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 My daughter was at the 11.15 class and had a lovely time, i was suprised by the rehearsal locations as they were different to the ones stated on the audition site. It is nice that they contribute £100 for travel or to put towards staying at a holiday Inn if they are fortunate enough to gain a place. They will be 16 lucky boys and girls who get to perform at the Royal Albert Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora11 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Thanks for all the information everyone. I didn’t hear anything about being a rat from DS but all about having to look disgusted when he was given a nut! He has practiced that face a lot at home in the past when tea is not to his very fussy liking!! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora11 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Hope some little DC receives good news from this. A nicely worded No for my DS. Fingers crossed everyone else! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkd3 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 So we had a no for my little DD but found the experience fascinating to get a little insight into the world of ballet auditions! I take my hat off to you all for going through this multiple times to help your DC achieve their dreams! Good luck to all for future auditions this year! 🍀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Aww no for us too, DS not too bothered about it as he always knew he was on the tall side for a part, so just went for the experience. Wouldnt it be lovely if they could have used more kids on less days, just to give them a taste of the big stage. I guess it’s down to costumes and funding at the end of the day. When I win the lotto I’ll produce a ballet with all our DC in, best go buy a ticket!😆😆😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Out of curiosity, did anyone get the role?? 😯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coniger Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I know two boys who did...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I am glad to hear of some success. Hope they have an amazing time...👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmumlife Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 My little boy did! He's very excited! Xx 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora11 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Fantastic to hear about some yeses! I hope all the children have a wonderful experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Sunshine Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Please can anyone offered Birmingham contact me please Trying to work out if my dd is able to take her place offered x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onpointe11 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 What an amazing opportunity this was, Does anyone know if they hold auditions for this every year? I can imagine rehearsals start very early on. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmumlife Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, Onpointe11 said: What an amazing opportunity this was, Does anyone know if they hold auditions for this every year? I can imagine rehearsals start very early on. 😊 They did last year and this year at The Royal Albert Hall. Have not heard any announcement yet about next year. Rehearsals start in October half term. All rehearsals this year were in Birmingham. X Edited December 29, 2018 by pinkbex81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 I've just looked at the date of my initial posting and the audition details were announced in mid-July. I have no idea if BRB will be performing The Nutcracker at RAH in 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onpointe11 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) I thought it was royal associates that normally performed the children's roles, but thank you for the info I will keep an eye out this year. X😊 Edited January 7, 2019 by Onpointe11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Sunshine Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 The BRB Nutcracker Hippadrome run the children were from Birmingham Royal ballet associates or Elmhurst Young dancers and selected by Marion Tait in September. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living2dance Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 07/01/2019 at 21:31, Ms Sunshine said: The BRB Nutcracker Hippadrome run the children were from Birmingham Royal ballet associates or Elmhurst Young dancers and selected by Marion Tait in September. xx The children for the Albert Hall ballet were selected from open auditions for the past 2 years and anyone who meets the height criteria can audition. The Birmingham hippodrome ballet are indeed selected by Marion Tait from the both Elmhurst and RB JAs in Birmingham. A very worthwile experience for any budding ballet dancer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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