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If they eat cereals aimed at children you might find they have vitamin d in already

I haven't seen any of the rad work but they do seem to be a little out of kilter with other syllabi who start if after grade 5 or 6 and have minimum age of 12. Anyone starting pointe needs the strength etc but isn't the specific issue that the growth plates aren't closed in younger girls and micro trauma or a break is much more dangerous for them?

Is this any good? http://www.danceclassmusic.com/samples-ballet.html

You wouldn't be able to remove any type of greasy product with water as it's not water soluble, you'd need shampoo. I presume she's not keen to get her hair cut?! We have the wispy bits around the face too but I just use loads of product and wash it out afterwards so not much help to you. I think I would book in to a good hairdresser for advice as suggested. Both to get advice about products and about the best shampoo/ conditioner etc. maybe if you washed more frequently but used an intensive conditioner each time it would be better?

You need an awful lot of enthusiasm and self motivation to get through a degree If he's not brimming with enthusiasm now do you think it would be better to let him have a year or two out? Sorry this is not meant to be negative but it's such a huge commitment and expense for you and him. Personally I researched the courses and made a shortlist of 4 which I visited. I was lucky that this was before tuition fees and I got a grant so could choose based on which one I liked best. The one I chose wasn't the one I thought inliked best on paper but I would have gone to any as I really wanted to do my course. I don't think it's necessary to look around lots of places, you can eliminate a good number based on whether you want to be on a campus/ rural/ urban etc. also, I'm sure most would accommodate you with a guided visit so that you could see a number of places in one visit without having to wait for the open days, given the distance involved

The freed shop sell it too.

You could all go to adult ballet class and join us on the adult ballet thread????

If said in person I'd agree that something may slip out in the heat of the moment but it's easily avoided on email. And it serves as a permanent record to be used against you, hopefully this will be a reminder to take a cooling off period before clicking send!

It's my experience that the 'quiet carriage' is much less busy both when pre-booking and when boarding the train. Perhaps it depends what time the train is as to the demographic of passengers? I am generally considerate of other people and respect that some people wish to sleep/ work etc. I find the vast majority of younger children Can not be perfectly quiet for an hour or more. Maybe I have low tolerance but to me that is what the 'quiet carriage' is about. They're children they are learning and noisier than adults! My point really is that it is great to provide facilities but only if someone actually wants to use them. Better to me to provide proper facilities in a mixed carriage where people can sit with relatives, carers, their children etc or would these be admitted through the swipe card as well? The average gp appointment has a 2 week wait now as well so maybe not that feasible to rely on Gps to endorse these things. Of course there is no 'ban on children' just as there isn't a ban on children, or popcorn, or drinks etc at the theatre but there are many stories on here about how annoying people find these things (!)

Surely most people taking a train would want to sit with friends and family not in a carriage on their own? And how would you decide who got a pass and what evidence they needed? The quiet carriage is a nice principle but nobody seems to want to sit there! I would much rather take my children to a 'noisy carriage' but they are always full and I have to spend the next hour continuously shushing them in a largely empty 'quiet' carriage!

I've stood a number of times whilst pregnant too. The problem is that if you can't see the disability you don't know whether the person in the priority seat should be there or not, or those using the disabled loos- you may be cursing them when they need that facility. I definitely don't look at people closely enough on public transport to spot a badge. I'd offer my seat if it was obvious

I'm genuinely surprised they need to take children that far from the ideal given the scarcity of places at vocational schools.

I thought it said 1st jan but could be wrong!

I say male, female, transgender: who cares! As long as you love ballet and want to learn it makes no difference to me and I'm sure the majority of adults feel the same. I think you were probably unlucky with the first class. An adult of either gender isn't going to blend in a class of younger teenagers so well so maybe leave that until you're more confident? Please don't think the majority of classes will be like your first

If you feel uncomfortable in ballet gear why not just wear shorts and tshirt for a while? Most important thing is to feel comfy and confident in what you're wearing. What level did you get up to when you did ballet before? If you want to socialise an adult class will probably be better but if you just want the ballet maybe just persevere with the syllabus class for a few weeks. They'll get used to you, girls can be quite giggly- perhaps they felt a bit self conscious? When they get used to you and realise you're just there to learn I'm sure it will be fine. Or if you have lots of other options maybe just try another class. As Colman said, I wouldn't judge it on one class. Although I'd expect the teacher to act if there is blatant rudeness/ hostility etc I wouldn't necessarily expect them to integrate you into the class as an adult.

I'd suggest trying an orthotic insole too. You can buy them in chemists, I'd recommend one of the more rigid ones. Also what footwear do you usually wear? Best thing is small heal and laces or a strap over the top of the foot to keep them on properly. Wearing slip ones makes you scrunch your toes which could cause arch pain

That's really good news, must be a weight off your mind. Usually the person doing the scan gives an indication of whether they can see anything and it then goes for a second opinion if they can't see anything. If they'd seen anything worrying at the time or when it was checked he would have been called straight away, shame that wasn't made clearer and you've had all that time worrying x

[quote name="LinMM" post="181890" timestamp=. I think one of the reasons you will not get that many people over the age of 65 taking higher level ballet exams is because of the jumping required!! There are a lot of beats and steps like brisee and brisee vole( sorry can't do the French accent thing) which require a good height off the ground to execute properly. So I think there are natural limitations......in terms of passing exams. However older people as a general rule seem to be getting fitter so this could gradually change. I think you can apply for dispensations as a 'mature' candidate, especially for the intermediate exam so that older candidates can become teachers

It's pretty easy to break the bones in your feet, just think of the amount of broken toes from simply stunning a toe!

I probably wouldn't tell her- she already knows that she did well enough to get on reserve so the news wouldn't add anything, would it. Apart from possibly a grumpy child on holiday! she's done a summer school, she's getting a family holiday as well- perfect summer???? Sorry just realised your post was old- did you tell her pv?!

It's on my fb too- you're famous! Brilliant x

just my opinion but as an audience member I find the ladies of the royal ballet stronger and more exciting than the men overall.

Congratulations!

thats optional though, unless your specific employer requires it, it's not a legal requirement

A DBS (formerly CRB) check relates to your police records, the different levels go in to different depths but the full disclosure is pretty far reaching. Obviously it only shows if you have been questioned or convicted though so its no guarantee! I thought the rules had been relaxed a few years ago and it was no longer a requirement for working with children (it covers vulnerable adults as well, although that's probably irrelevant here!). I think the public sector insist on them but I'm not sure whether it's a requirement for the private sector any more. Short of seeing the certificate I'm not sure there is any register you can check. Also, you would need to ask how often they are renewed