hfbrew Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I know its expensive but its a good idea to go for at least a couple of auditions over and above your preferred places especially it means getting audition experience earlier. And sometimes it really pays to make up ones own mind about places rather than be influenced by others good or bad opinions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastel Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for the advice. Yes, we have looked at Central, it looks like a lovely school, but the majority of graduates in recent years seem to be getting jobs in modern dance rather than classical, so that is why we weren't thinking of auditioning there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Whilst it is a good idea to look at graduate destinations for schools this information alone may not give a true picture. For example Pastel's coment above implies that Central graduates are better suited to contemporary companies rather than classical ones but please remember this is almost always an individual's favoured choice rather than a second-best choice because they are unable to gain a classical contract. The classical training at Central is just as strong as other places otherwise dancers would not be gaining any classical contracts. Also there is one graduate from a couple of years ago who never appeared on the graduate lists because they did not gain a company contract but has been working continuously and very successfully as a freelance choreographer since leaving Central. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastel Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 thanks Spooky. It is so hard looking at schools from the other side of the world. Local knowledge is a wonderful thing! Â I just visited the Rambert website and it looks like an amazing school with lots of performance opportunities for their students. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Does anybody know when Legat school of dance auditions are held? Trying to minimise the flights to Uk and days missed from work! Â Dramascientist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Whilst it is a good idea to look at graduate destinations for schools this information alone may not give a true picture. For example Pastel's coment above implies that Central graduates are better suited to contemporary companies rather than classical ones but please remember this is almost always an individual's favoured choice rather than a second-best choice because they are unable to gain a classical contract. The classical training at Central is just as strong as other places otherwise dancers would not be gaining any classical contracts. Also there is one graduate from a couple of years ago who never appeared on the graduate lists because they did not gain a company contract but has been working continuously and very successfully as a freelance choreographer since leaving Central. Â Just to mention that Max Maslen, in his second year at BRB, has just had success as Bluebird in Sleeping Beauty (no mean feat). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its her Life Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Dramascientist - last year the Legat preliminary auditions were held in Dec & Jan & then the scholarship auditions in late Feb. You need to contact Elizabeth Mackey, the administrator of Legatl and she can advise you. Prospective students also have to have an interview with either the Head or a senior member of Bedes as well, but this can all be arranged on the same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thanks so much itsherlife, we have sent in the forms and I am waiting to hear, just hoping that if DD is offered an audition it could be during the time we are in the UK for other auditions, oh well I guess I will just have to wait. do they contact by post or by email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Perhaps you could contact Legat to ask whether there may be any flexibility re allocating an audition date for your DD when you are already in the UK? They may be able to help and at worst they can only say no - you won't lose anything by asking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its her Life Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 All correspondence from Bedes came via post, but correspondence from Legat itself was via email and phone. Do ring Elizabeth Mackey when half term is over and I'm sure she can discuss available dates with you. When my dd auditioned we had the choice of 2 dates., but whether they auditioned students with exceptional circumstances outside of these dates I do not know. There is also a physio assessment as well by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Okay thanks its her life, I will give them a call on Monday, do you think its okay to contact them before they contact us? I feel a bit cheeky if I look like I am presuming DD will get an audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 dramascientist, I'm sure the school won't mind, and I expect the vocational schools will do their best to help auditionees from overseas who need to try and fit in as much as possible whilst in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 dramascientist, only just seen your posts. Live very close to Bedes School, if I can help in any way please feel free to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its her Life Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Of course they won't mind you telephoning them. I'm sure they will understand if you explain the situation and that you are overseas & just need to know what dates there are. As I said in my previous post though, just bear in mind that if your dd wants to be considered for a scholarship, then it will entail two visits as successful students applying for a scholarship are then invited back for a second audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Thanks everybody for your support, it's such a relief to have people to ask advice from and everybody is so kind. Itsherlife yes we understand the need for a second visit if DD is lucky enough to be asked back and thats why we want to minimise the trips as much as possible in the first place. Porthesia what a kind offer, goodness it restores ones faith in humanity! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Does anyone know whether having other children in full time education is taken into account in the calculations for DaDa eligibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't think it is Tulte tho I'm sure that others will confirm or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't think so - I had two others at uni at the same time and don't think it was taken into consideration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circe Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Ok thanks Kat09 and Lildancer96...fears confirmed...inconsistent with the MDS where there is/was a 'discount' on income for other children. All a bit crackers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Does anyone know whether having other children in full time education is taken into account in the calculations for DaDa eligibility? Hi Tulte, unfortunately other children are NOT taken into account in DaDA calculations. Â It is a completely different system to MDS. LTD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet? Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Well that's the first audition done - As a life experience it wasn't that bad really!!! Ready for the next one now! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Anyone had email/letter regarding ENB audition date ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 No we are waiting , but RBS and Elmhurst were very quick to reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad house Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We have not heard either :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Ok thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frangapani Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 We haven't heard from ENB either - the others were all pretty quick. Just hope that they all ENJOY the experience no matter what the outcome... I have reminded DD that, should she fail to get a place, there is always next year and she can have a look at places she hasn't thought of trying this year... F 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebell Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hello Frangapani-that is interesting that you say if your daughter doesn't secure a place this year she will try again next year-I wasn't aware that you could do this! So how many girls reaudition for second year places? I guess the number of places are few in 6:2. Do sixth form ballet schools assess students out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 If you audition again the following year it may not necessarily be for 6.2 you may be offered a 6.1 place. Â When we auditioned for Royal upper school a few years back they said at the audition they welcomed applications for the following yyear if you were unsuccessful this year 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastel Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Phew! I just assumed that you could keep auditioning and if they wanted a student, they would offer a lower year than their age if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucinda Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Maybe it depends on the school as when I asked ENBS about how flexible they were with entry age I was told that they prefer girls to be 16 years turning 17 in their first year. Though I imagine like any school if they are really keen to have you they will make exceptions! Would be lovely to be in that position Edited November 25, 2013 by Lucinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living the Dream Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The only students at ENBS that are older than the year group, are the students who have been asked to repeat a year due to injury etc.  RBS and ENBS will take students a year younger than the rest of their year group, but I have never heard of a student who is older, being offered a place for a lower year.  I hope this helps and also makes sense 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I know a very talented young lady aged 18 who has just started in Yr 1. Â 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 My DD also had the view that she would audition the following year if unsuccessful, either at schools she had been offered a place at but no funding or at schools she had not tried first time around. I certainly know of students at various schools who had no funding the first year they tried and went after gaining DADAs the following year. For ENBS my DD and I were told at a pre-audition day that it would be better for my DD to audition the following year as she has a summer birthday. They stated that ideally they liked their students to be 17 by the end of their first term, nothing to do with the dancing but more about living in London at such a young age. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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