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JulieW

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  1. Here we are on graduation day - had to do a selfie. Started work as a vet this week - sounds like she's had a great week.
  2. I find it weird tbh. As long as you know how to apply stage make-up, that's all that should matter. It doesn't make them a better performer out improve their technique and that's what they're at college for. I find it sexist to say girls have to wear make-up on a daily basis. Why should they? Grrrr
  3. We have a friend in the final - so thrilled for her!!!!
  4. Just to add my experience into the pot.... My daughter wanted to be a ballet dancer from a very young age, got into RBS JAs and had a wonderful couple of years with them, and was certain she was heading to WL to join her brother. Sadly (at the time) it was not to be - she hit puberty and grew boobs and hips - her talent remained but her physique meant it was not to be. But she found a love of science and academics at secondary school and has just qualified as a vet. Good luck with whatever the future holds - enjoy the journey.
  5. Great opportunity. My son worked with them after they were looking last minute for a male dancer a few years ago (and he'd recently returned from 3 years in a European company). Sadly he injured his back after a few performances and gave up dance shortly afterwards (not directly related, but partly!!). The last time I saw him on stage was with them - they gave him a walk-on part as a pizza delivery boy 😁
  6. Welcome from me too. I'm sure you'll hear from some Tring parents, past and present, soon, but my impression had always been that academics are pretty good there. But let's see....
  7. Thank you so much everyone - sorry for the delay replying, been on a camping holiday in the Peak District for a couple of weeks enjoying this fabulous weather! We only saw her briefly before we went away - to clear out and clean the house - so it was lovely to have a celebratory drink or two in the garden last night. Now looking forward to Thursday and graduation - although it's an early start as they've given them the first time slot and they've got to sign the RVC register beforehand, so we've got to be there at 7.30 🤔. I'll try to put a photo on! Right, must go.... Got a mountain of washing to do.
  8. Hello and welcome to the forum. Two of my children were RBS JAs but it was a very long time ago so I'll leave the newer parents to tell you all about it. You've obviously already read quite a bit on here. Keep reading - we all have to learn as we go along.
  9. Well here we are.... I first started this thread in November 2012 with the above message. Yesterday we heard that she passed all her final exams so we now have a doctor in the house (they've only been able to call themselves "Dr" in the UK since 2015 https://www.rvc.ac.uk/news-and-events/press-office/veterinary-surgeons-can-be-called-doctors) We are exceptionally proud of her. It's so hard to get into vet school in the first place, then such hard work all the way through, with long days of lectures, constant exams and assessments, virtually no holiday breaks to speak of due to placements. Not all of her friends have made it to the end but those who have are so lovely and it was amazing to hear everyone in the background on the phone sounding so excited. Graduation will be extra special this time (some of you will remember she got a first class degree in her 3rd year so we had a graduation then too) because the 5th years go back to the vet school in the afternoon to sign the register enabling them to practise as a vet. It's going to be happy and sad at the same time - they're such a close-knit community. She has a job to go to starting in September so she's going to have a lovely summer. She's going to write to all the people who have helped her along the way, from the farm where she went lambing in year 11, to the lady who let her help with her dog's whelping, to the farms and vets who have taught her so much. She's going to be busy. And thanks to all of you who have supported me along the way too. It's hard work being a "dance mum" but a "vet student mum" too is possibly harder 🤣
  10. I haven't been (to the summer fair) for a couple of years now but before that had been every year since my son first went to JAs (and he's nearly 25 now). Such a lovely day out and my memorable moments include: watching him and his friends doing the sword dance (with metal swords) during a thunderstorm, seeing my daughter dance there as a JA on the same day as watching him perform as a year 8, helping on the door to the theatre (on a rare rainy day) and stopping one of the mums from taking her dogs in much to her indignation, and winning a raffle prize of an oil painting of Lauren Cutherbertson's pointe shoes and my daughter having her photo taken with Lauren. Even after my son was assessed out I went most years to catch up with friends. He's been with me a couple of times and was always greeted enthusiastically by the staff. Sadly, most have changed now so it doesn't have quite the same draw for me. It's still a very magical place though.
  11. Far too young and so sad for his wife and daughter as well as the many others who will miss him. My son loved being taught by him, and enjoyed some socialising too! RIP Errol
  12. Welcome to the forum Curlypearl! My JA experience was many years ago now (son's now nearly 25!) but he got a place from the waiting list and then went to White Lodge, followed by Elmhurst, then danced professionally for 3 years (sadly no longer, but hey ho....) Daughter got straight in but then didn't get WL or MAs much to everyone's suppose at the time, but then decided to dance for fun (but seriously) throughout her teens and concentrate on academics instead - she's (hopefully) about to qualify as a vet). Youngest son also got waiting list and didn't get in. Quickly realised he was only doing it because the others did lol. We hear of lots on Thistle forum who don't get in the first (or other) time but go on to have dance careers. I'm just saying all this here to show you that there are many different stories behind children applying for JAs. Good luck to everyone waiting to hear. You'll have many more years of this kind of waiting ahead if they continue on this mad path - believe me - it gets worse 🤣
  13. I'd echo this. Look at me - I've been on the forum for about 16 or 17 years and I'm still here after my son gave up professional dance nearly 3 years ago!
  14. Good luck to him in his new job Lisa!
  15. What lovely news. Sorry I can't help with any advice but the regional final probably won't feel different to him than the festival, so I hope he enjoys it.
  16. Hello everyone - quick question from a friend while I'm out.... Has the Laines funding audition been held yet and if so, are the results out? Thanks all
  17. I have a suspicion the order might be too do with age.... I could be wrong 😁
  18. Thanks Lisa. I thought she had 2 weeks left on her last placement but this is her last week. Then off for revision. Can't believe it!
  19. It would be really interesting to see where they end up getting work after graduating from the various upper schools - that would require someone dedicated doing some research - but useful for prospective parents.
  20. Getting there..... She's passed all her practical exams/assessments and has permission to sit her finals!!
  21. Definitely just encourage her to practise - I'm sure she'll get hang of it. As for gel etc, my daughter used to just use water to neaten the fluffy bits
  22. Welcome from me too. Are you the dancer, and if so, do you take contemporary classes?
  23. A very brave post, thank you for sharing. I'm still "mourning" the end of my son's ballet career 3 years after he decided to give it all up. We supported him through terrible homesickness, the negative side of the appraisal process, injuries meaning having to pull out of competitions, an operation etc but I hold on to all the positive experiences we/he had - the friendships made, the amazing time he had living and performing with friends in Estonia, the amazing confidence and resilience he built up, his amazing physicality which he's now putting to good use as a personal trainer. Do pop back occasionally, maybe to the Not Dance section to let us know how she's doing. Best wishes xx
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