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    But if you follow a degree course you have access to student loans.
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    There is a two page article in today's Times about Matthew Bourne and it does indeed say he started training at Laban aged 22. Have you thought of applying there Odette 92, or somewhere similar? As well as Contemporary dance and Choreography they have Classical classes and there are also teaching module options in the degree.
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    Does anyone have comments to make about how results are handled too? It depends a bit when they arrive, but generally I read them out in class, but will omit any candidate who is not present on that day. If the results arrive during the holidays, parents are free to telephone/text me for their own dk, but I will not give out any other dancer's result.
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    So who were the winners?
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    Sadly once Margot Fonteyn retired she was pretty well ignored by the Establishment!
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    By accident I recorded the sign language version of "Good Swan, Bad Swan" - very distracting. I can't help wondering whether subtitles wouldn't be a better option for this type of programme. The constant movement really distracts while trying to watch the dancers because, of course, it isn't in time with the choreography.
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    When they changed the 50p piece many years ago, there was a long backlog before all machines could be updated. One of the halls I taught at then had an electricity meter that took 50p pieces. I used to have to go to the bank to get bags of the old 50p coins. Although the coins were no longer legal tender, the bank was very accommodating and kept supplies for people in that situation. It lasted months!
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    I didn't mean that the students follow different courses, but that as their individual aims may be different, their starting ages can be too.
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    As Rambert divides itself equally between Classical and Contemporary, it is not unusual that there should be a wider range of ages. Most classical senior training aims to start at 16 (or 17) whereas most Contemporary training starts post A-level at 18 or older. However I am sure the dancers can't be divided that simply into different categories!
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    It has the reputation of being one of the top schools in Europe, and like all the others is very difficult to get into. But that is all to the good as it means the standard is very high.
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    Never worry about seeming pushy - you have a legitimate question to ask!
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    I too would suggest Fulham Broadway tube. Buses can get totally gridlocked if there is a lot of traffic.
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    Thanks for your replies taxi4b and Lucinda.
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    How does the fit compare to Grishkos which seem to have a longish vamp?
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    Congratulations to all those with places, and commiserations to those who didn't make it this time. And it really is just this time. There are many dancers who were late bloomers and went on to be successful when they got older!
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    Several years ago DD and many of her Associate friends were on the reserve list. One or two got places and the rest received a letter in mid May saying that there was unlikely to be further movement on the list. (Luckily DD had already accepted a place elsewhere.)
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    There were some articles in the press a few months ago about how praising children for being clever or talented often backfired and seemed raise anxiety as they felt they had no control and could never match up to expectations. The conclusion was that praising someone for their effort had a more positive effect e.g. you have worked so hard you really deserve to succeed.
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    We are back to the old saying, often attributed to Ulanova - to succeed you need 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration! Of course you need the talent to begin with, but after that it really is a question of putting in the hours of good training.
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    Great - reminds me of the balloon dance. If I have time later I might try to find it online and post a link.
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    Yes I really enjoyed this programme. Matisse's Dancers is one of my favourite works - the energy of the dancers in the circle is amazing - although it was only shown briefly as the programme was about his later work.
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    To get back on track - I think the children's bodies we are teaching now are very different from those in previous generations. The car culture and protection issues (rightly or wrongly) mean younger children do not spend the same hours walking to school, playing outside, climbing trees, etc etc. So they have not developed the muscles and resilience that used to be commonplace. We cannot turn the clock back, but I have noticed how there are more injuries at all levels these days. However, floors in some schools are also to blame. Cold and draughty church halls may not have been ideal in the old days, but at least most people were dancing on plain wood. Unfortunately nowadays some schools just lay dance flooring on plain concrete or tiled floors - so it looks like a well equipped studio, but will lead to injuries.
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    I have had direct experience of Eastleigh - with pupils there and also before it moved there from Poole. The teacher is exceptional, as good or better than those in London!
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    Actually I think they are unlikely to offer London places to candidates if there is a centre nearer their home unless there is a very strong reason why they cannot get to the closer one. All the teachers are lovely so it doesn't really make much difference which centre a child attends.
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    DD and other pupils have done this and thoroughly enjoyed it, to the extent that they went again in other years. I honestly can't remember about the age range, but if your DD is the right standard I am sure she will have a good time.
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    What's a bleep test?
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