sooziedoo Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Cobra is when you lie on your tummy and curve your back upwards to face the front, to test for flexibility of the spine/back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thankyou x I know the stretch but did not know it was called cobra x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siconne50 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Cobra is also called the sphinx, it is an exercise my dd does in her ja classes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooziedoo Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 My dd also does it in her JA classes, although they call it king cobra (which is when the feet touch the head) - don't know how they do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Also Lying on back with legs and arms extended - to see if the back is not too arched. So called "banana back" is a "bad" thing. Its good to keep tummy and bottom "in" and to stay focused, smile and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTL Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Froggy legs - sit on the floor and put the soles of your feet together in front of you with your legs bent to each side. Gently push down your legs to see if your knees can touch the floor. I am told this gives an idea of turnout. This also gives relief from period-pain, ladies! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatyCustard Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 This has been very interesting and extremely helpful - my DD is less nervous now she has some idea of what she will be doing. She has been practicing her flexibility exercises like mad - she's great at froggy legs both ways and king cobra and the stretching both arms and legs whilst keeping back flat to the floor, but she's struggling with box splits a bit (has noticeably improved but it's not perfect). She's just taking it all in her stride as she knows that with 18 months of lessons for 45 mins a week she's very inexperienced. We had the email confirmation a few days ago, so we're just waiting on a date now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Has anybody had there letter from royal ballet, about times and dates yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Yeah we got ours Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I have not heard anything yet, how old is yours, and where are you auditioning? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 She's 10 and auditioning in Newcastle. It's the first audition. 30th April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Ah, maybe London has not been sent out yet, good luck for her audition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 They say 2 weeks before audition date you should get letter. Good luck to your daughter or son also on theirs too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Thankyou, think we as parents just worry too much x ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Has your dd auditioned before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Never, so it's all new to us. She did audition for eyb last year and was successful however I'm getting the impression that rbs are looking for a specific type of person and even body shape taken into consideration. What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 No my daughter has not auditioned before, and I do agree, that body shape seems to be one of the key factors, even at this very young age. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Good luck to both your dds! We are just about coming to the end of the JA's journey and will be moving on. It has been a lovely experience for both my daughter and me. We have met some friends for life and had some wonderful experiences. It is a huge commitment and weekends arw not your own,particularly if you need to travel any distance but dd has got so much out of it! Any questions , feel free to ask Edited April 21, 2013 by along for the ride mum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Thank you along for the ride, what centre did yours go to, and how how when you started, and do you know what sort of things were in the audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 have pm-d you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy days Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 thank you along for the ride.  we are lucky as we only live 15 mins away from the centre. will you  continuing on with the mid associate class?  i have heard a few bits and . pieces bout the audition, froggy legs, banana backs etc.  if not successful though im sure it will be a good experience  and practice for her exam the week after.  she certainly doesnt seem worried about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 No, dd was offered mids but has declined as she is going away to vocational school. It was with a heavy heart that we sent the decline slip though, as she has thoroughly enjoyed JA's. Best of luck, enjoy the ride! x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Just got my DD's audition date and time for Birmingham JAs - Thursday 9th May 11.45 to 12.45. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 We got our confirmation letter today for Birmingham auditions - Thursday 9th May - it's a one hour class....only 2 weeks away now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I have merged the two threads on RBS JAs into one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 We got our audition time for Birmingham too 10.45 Friday 10th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outofmydepth Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 My daughter has an audition on Friday 10th May in Birmingham. We are completely new to this so any tips on what to expect are greatly appreciated. She is only just 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Hello OOMD and welcome to the Forum. I am sure lots of the participants on the Doing Dance Forum will be able to offer advice and support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 My advice is to not stress about it as my dd got very uptight and worried but when she came out she said she enjoyed the experience and it was like a normal lesson for her, we got a no but this time she is just going to chill out and have fun plus empty my purse in the bullring!! They seem to be looking for body shapes as my dd friend got in last year and she said they all tend to look the same so tell her not to worry just enjoy it and smile x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 What sort of things did they do in the audition? Good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 She said it was like a normal ballet class galloping and stretching and the teacher asked them to stretch in different positions a d it was all basic ballet things nothing that they haven't done before and don't worry about splits because her friend got in and she can't do them they also want to see how they enjoy ballet x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outofmydepth Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Thank you for the advise, I might avoid mentioning there are shops in the bullring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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