lartiste Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Monday 29th July - Friday 2nd August http://www.londonamateurballet.com/ The website promises more information soon at the moment there are only dates for the summer intensive but I thought I would give a heads up to any ballet enthusiasts out there I was planning to travel to Richmond Virginia to attend one of the Sun King ballet intensives in August but I may just make a trip to London instead - if I can attain a place, so exciting! I live outside London so I am not able to attend the LAB classes during term time, does anyone have experience of London Amateur Ballet and if so would you recommend it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 That looks great for us amateurs! Just need to wangle a week off from the rest of my life, but plenty of time to plan, thank you for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Just got home, see it in my emails, but I see lartiste posted it before me. I need to check date too, as I may be doing New York in August. I have and another mailshot from a different New York ballet company (SAB) but same old story, upper age limit, however I have ask them to clarify the adult summer intensives just in case. Looks like being a busy summer. Edited January 3, 2013 by Michelle_Richer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Just got an email back from Tom at LAB, he said I'm at the top of the list, so I hope to see you there JB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonamateurballet Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Just to let you know that all the information is now on the website and booking for the course opens tomorrow! Have a glance at www.londonamateurballet.com for full details & we hope to see you in the summer! London Amateur Ballet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Just seen the Mailshot, will formally book it after wednesday, as I have a class at the Angle Theatre which is putting on an annual performance in July, just want to make sure the dates dont clash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lartiste Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 You're welcome Just Ballet and thank you London Amateur Ballet for advising of more information! I've just sent through my details I hope we all are able to attain a place and if so I look forward to seeing everyone there. It looks like it would be an amazing experience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullContretemps Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 It even looks affordable! This is getting better by the minute. I have never been on an intensive, being a late starter and strictly amateur, but have always wanted a taste of a professional dancer's life. A week with like-minded dancers, loads of tuition... my idea of heaven! Let's just hope there's enough space and I can get the holiday from work. Thank you for posting about this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Does this mean we are going to form a troup of Balletco dancers on this course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Got the application form from them today, just sent it in, cheque in post tomorrow, cant wait for July. My other class has its performance at the beginning of the month so there's no conflict, thats fantastic. Wooopeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lartiste Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 It would be great if we could have a group of ballet co dancers on the course! I filled in the How to get involved box and sent an e-mail but I haven't heard back so I'm becoming concerned that I won't be able to apply for a space in time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullContretemps Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I emailed last night and didn't get a reply until half 2 this afternoon so you might hear tomorrow. Now I'm getting worried as I need to check I can take holiday and stay with my family during the week so can't pay the deposit until at least tomorrow night! Hope we get in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Sent my form and deposit off today so we may be taking over the course! Sx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Sent my form and deposit off today so we may be taking over the course! Sx Thats fantastic Sheila, we will get to meet after all, It looks like the course should be dedicated to BalletCo dancers if things keep going. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullContretemps Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Just sent mine - hope I'm in time to join the Ballet.co crew! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lartiste Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 You were right FullContretemps I received an e-mail from Tom promptly this afternoon so my form and deposit have now been sent just a case of crossing fingers and toes and hoping for the best! I hope we are all successful 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullContretemps Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I'm in! Does anyone know if you have to pay the whole balance or just the deposit by March for the discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCS Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I'm in too. I will be working hard for the next six months to make sure I can keep up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Me too, wooopee, must get my spare day covered with private leason, then I have all week covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 So that's at least 5 balletcoers? Great!! Now to get practicing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 So that's at least 5 balletcoers? Great!! Now to get practicing Why haven't you started yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonamateurballet Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 It's promising to be a great week, we've got lots of people already signed up and everyone's sounding really eager! Really pleased to have so many of you from this forum too! To answer Fullcontretemps' question, you qualify for the discount if we receive your deposit before March 1st... however I wouldn't leave it too long as places are filling up fast. (The final balance is due on June 14th) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullContretemps Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks LAB. It's OK - my deposit's already there! Looking forward to meeting some of you in person and beginning to get worried that I will be most ashamed and outshone by my fellow ballet.coers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lartiste Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 I received my confirmation yesterday I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone who is attending from the balletco forum this ballet intensive promises to be a great experience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Michelle, all I can say is in January, my tax return list comes before ballet - the only month of the year that anything does! Looking forward to Feb for practice and polishing my tiara! (joke - never worn one, or danced on a stage, so slightly nervous..but excited, like Christmas is round the corner?) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hi Sheila You have to remember I’m the baby of this class when it comes to ballet experience. As for wearing a tiara and dancing on stage, I’ve done both, but only in social dancing context (Salsa). The tiara was for a couple of royal wedding theme nights, still got the tiara. Yes it will be like Christmas come early, cant wait to find out what tutus we are supposed to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Just got the latest update from LAB Nearly 60 dancers taking part from all over the world. On the Wednesday evening there is a trip out to see Carlos Acosta’s show at the London Coliseum, dancers need to book their ticket now. The repertoire in the main is Swan lake and we have been given the "Waltz of the Swans" to base it on from this link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilaaFb9XHfM However the gentlemen will have their own short piece in addition to Swan Lake, and will be working with James Streeter (English National Ballet).Ladies will have their own pointe piece (or demi pointe for those not yet on pointe like me). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Latest update from LAB, Information packs will be sent out on June 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Michelle is there a performance associated with this course. Too late for me this year but would like to see a performance if there is one!! Does this LAB course not clash with the Chelsea Ballet one though(29th- 2Aug) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Just seen info on another thread about the LAB performance on the 6th July.....obviously not connected to the summer intensive of course. Maybe I will try to get along to this.....though because I will be up in London the following w/e (Franziskas course and RBS students performance which I will have to queue for returns this year as couldn't get ticket earlier on the Sunday) I don't think I'll be popular with R if want to go up this weekend as well!! The prob is the location will have to check whether can feasibly get back to Brighton from there afterwards as going for a half day might be better received than having to stay up AGAIN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi Lin The LAB SI course is the week before Chelsea Ballet at Pineapple as I'm doing both including City Academy's Swan Lake for the weekend between the two. Followed by Welland School of Dance where I think the rep will be on the ballet in Phantom of the Opera. The LAB SI course does have a performance on the Friday night (2nd August), I'm not sure if its public or just friends and family. Its at the same place as the other one on the 6th July, I would have like to see that one too, but unfortunately I'm tied up with two public performances at the Angles Theatre on the 6th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hi yes I got worried about the Chelsea date and emailed Louise and she has just confirmed that it is the 5th August starting date.....I had it in my diary for the previous week for some reason( perhaps this was a previously discussed date ) Anyway luckily can still do it and in a way that week is better for me as the previous week is the last week of my friends from Oz stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle_Richer Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I met Tom the founder and Artistic Director of LAB tonight at ENB, I ask if the performance was public or friends and family. Tom conformed its not a public performance, but Lanterns Studio Theatre in Docklands can accommodate an audience of 250, but Tom would be happy for a large audience of friends around 100. The rest of our chat I will leave for Tom information pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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