tutugirl

I was privileged to watch the dress rehearsal yesterday , as I’m teaching all this evening .

From beginning to end , the technique was flawless .

Every number was beautifully rehearsed with barely a mistake .

It was a wonderfully diverse programme too , with ballet , repertoire, pas de deux , contemporary , flamenco and character dances .

There was even a song thrown in ( and beautifully delivered ) for good measure .

I have been to many school shows at all the top vocational schools over the years - both as a parent and as a teacher , and this is one of the few that I would have happily have watched again …..and again .

The rep in Act 3 was outstanding , and every single student was focussed and confident .

It was clear to see why Moorlands have done so well in the recent Cecchetti competitions - their training is first class .

Still places available in the Inter and Advanced groups .

We have one of the cast of Hairspray coming to teach jazz , as well as our other guest teachers .

I am offering scholarships for boys .

Sorry - only just seen this . Yes I’m still looking . Thank you for replying 

Does anyone know when the CAT students get cast for Nutcracker ?

pink or white tutu . Small adult - or XS adult . For Sugar plum fairy .

Also a ‘ Clara ‘ dress and nightie .

Also 2 x Spanish tutus . Adult S

thank you 

I may sound like a stuck record - but I have only positive things to say about the academics at Tring .

My DS got great GCSE results and 2 good grades in A level Maths and Physics .

His best friend got 3 A* and went on to do medicine .

Neither could have done any better .

Is anyone selling a Clara dress and or nightdress please ? To fit approx age 11-13. 
Thank you 

Has anyone heard back from last weekend’s audition ?

I have a pupil in current year 8 . If you can’t find a year 7 - I can put you in touch . She’s a lovely girl and at least it would be a familiar face .

We are also having adult classes at our summer intensive . They will be included in the performance . See the thread ‘ West Yorkshire summer school ‘

Claudia dean leotard and matching skirt . I’d say age 11-13 years . £40 including postage .

Send me your number if interested and I will send a picture . 
It’s sort of dark red / pink 

Thank you all for your posts .

Several forum members have got in touch already and it looks as if we are going to be welcoming students from Tring , Elmhurst , Moorlands and Hammond , as well as our lovely non vocational students .

We are excited to be creating some new pieces , and putting together a show , where each student will be given an opportunity to perform in several pieces .

For those with children who board , this is quite a rare opportunity .

We also offer private coaching by arrangement - with the young men being coached by our male teachers which is so good for them .

A nice opportunity to try / develop pas de deux too .

I think the host families should receive a high accolade for providing the students with a happy and nurturing family environment . Life long friendships have been formed which is wonderful .

Some video clips are of previous Summer Schools are on my open Facebook page .

Sara Packham Theatre School .

My annual Summer School will be held on August 1st - 5th inclusive.

It will take place at University Academy Keighley 

This culminates with the students performing in the theatre , which is open to all . 
 

The course is open to Vocational and non vocational students of all levels . We usually get a nice cross section .

Groups are small to enable individual attention.

Our focus is Classical and includes :

ballet , contemporary, pas de deux and jazz .

 Faculty includes : Martin Dutton from the Hammond Vocational School , Barnaby Packham and Rita Pires , company members from National Moravian Silesian Ballet Theatre - more to be announced .

We can offer home stays for those wanting residential .

I am hoping that there are still some forum members who could write a testimony . 
Harwel ? Ponklemum ? Pinkballetsocks 

shygirlsmum ?

Its a happy friendly Summer School with great teachers .

Very reasonably priced - and a wonderful opportunity to perform before an audience .

Message me for more details .

If you send me your mobile number and your name - I can WhatsApp it all across - with pictures and a video of previous years .

Thank you 

I do hope you get some accommodation. YDA is a wonderful school - Josephine Hollins is an amazing teacher . Good luck .

Results are out for CAT programme . Good luck everyone waiting 😊 

Wanted ! A job lot of leotards and wrap around skirts .

If anyone just wants to get rid of a lot , without going to the trouble of pricing them individually - please dm me .

Thank you 

Congratulations 🎉 on your Tring MDS 

Anyone got good news ?

Thank God 

Any news from Tring funding final yet?

5 girls and 1 boy for year 10 . So few MDS to go round the whole of the year groups . I don’t think they said how many there were .

Yes indeed . My DS messaged last night to say they have just welcomed a Ukrainian girl into their company 🇨🇿 

How did everyone get on at Tring funding final ?

Results from last Monday’s audition are out if that helps .

DS went on some great trips whilst at Tring .

He went indoor pot holing and to the shopping centre at Milton Keynes , also to Cadbury World !

All trips were optional - they just had to sign up for them and we got the bill!