Lifeafterballet

Hi Mimi's mum, I didn't know about this ! What photographer is it ? Thanks x

I don't know ! I will ask dd ! X

The current year 7's become guardian angels to the new year 7's and write a letter to them telling them all about the school ! My dd was so excited when she got her letter and her guardian angel has been so lovely and supportive this past year ! They meet them on induction day !

Every sport requires dedication and discipline and to excell in that sport sacrifices have to be made ! We can't be naieve in believing that Andy Murray for example had a normal childhood ! No pain, no gain ! That doesn't include physical chastisment !

Dancing2003 ! My dd did both ! Go for it ! Two fabulous opportunities ! We drive a 420 mile round trip for a ballet class but so worth it ! X

Hi Tutugirl, I have a ds going ! He's 14 in June. Its his first time and has only been doing ballet for 2 years. X

Good luck little dd of KatyCustard. Have a lovely day in Covent Garden xx

Hi Billyelliott, the mds forms last year were not sent out until the end of June and we still didn't know what we were paying until after the induction day. Its easy enough to calculate an estimate using the scale. I was only about £200 adrift. You pay in 3 installments. Prior to the beginning of each term by bank transfer or cheque. No money required on the induction day. In fact you leave with lots of uniform for free ! The summer show was amazing ! My husband said as we were leaving that it didn't matter what it costs we would pay it ! Feel free to pm me. Happy to help. X

Hi Evie, Saw my dd and I am sure your ds on my visit to the school today ! They are having the time of their lives. It comforts me to know that she is so happy and is with such fantastic children as yours and others on this forum. She wrote in the induction booklet nearly a year ago that she believed she would have 2 families. Her home one and her school one. Her wishes came true. Still miss her though ! Xx

It is contageous ! Spreads quickly between siblings and causes extensive damage to ones bank account !

12 girls and 6 or 7 boys ! Last year though it was 13 girls to start with increasing to 14 and 8 boys increasing to 9 ! One boy day student !

Elmhurst have just extended the deadline for applications for their Plymouth Associates. Years 3,4 and 5 all welcome. As part of the program a chance to spend 3 days at Elmhurst. My dd was an associate last year and the workshop would have given her fantastic insight and preparation for vocational training. They are not paying me to say this ! Honest !

When my dd auditioned for RBS ja's for year 6, 22 girls lined up and only 2 were offered places. Dd was luckily one of the 2. If I had known the odds I don't know whether we would have gone through the stress of it all. I have a strong belief in fate ! What will be will be ! And if it doesn't then there is another plan for you !

Do not panic ! My dd could not do the splits ! She was a JA and Elmhurst associate. She is now at vocational school. Its all about potential. Not what they are now but what they could be. Just enjoy the experience x

Thank you all so much. Very helpful x

Are all ballet shoes unisex ? Can anyone recommend any for my 13 year old ds please. He keeps eyeing up his sisters Bloch Zeniths, are these suitable for boys ? They come in black I've noticed. Thank you x

Its an e-mail ! Reply with deposit by 5th May ! Good luck xx

My ds too! Will be 14 in June and only been dancing 2 years! Well done to everyone x

The path we see our children taking is not necessarily the one we would have chosen for them. Our dd did one ballet class a week since the age of 3 as having 2 older brothers we felt we should embrace her feminine side. Only in year 6 did she join RBS JAs and Elmhurst Associates at the recommendation of her ballet teacher. The audition process was incredibly stressful and I empathise with all who are still going through this. I feel that we were lucky and our journey was short. I don't know whether I could have hacked 3 years of associates to then receive a no. Our dd is lucky ! She is at a vocational school and has never been happier. I am sure my dh still greives for the rugby career that she never had ! Still who knows what will happen. We embrace every success and learn from every experience. Good luck to all.

Thank you all for the welcomes x Oldermum, I think you are right ! DD very much looking forward to sharing with your DD xx

Yes a bit far ! Lol ! It is an exciting time ! I still find it difficult to believe that our DD is there ! She is soo lucky ! Makes me smile thinking about the fantastic opportunity she has been given ! Enjoy this time ! Xx

We are Cornwall !

Hi Dancingfeet ! I like you joined a while ago and this is my first post ! My DD, that sounds strange, is a current year 7 at Elmhurst ! I cannot speak highly enough of the school both pastorally,dance and academically. My DD is so happy there. They are a great bunch of girls. i am happy to help with any questions you have ! x