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Hi Lemon Girl - I'm afraid I'm unsure how many were auditioning - they did split groups by age. My daughter said it was a fairly normal dance class (barre and centre work). She is unsure of flexibility assessments but seems to recall doing splits. sorry I don't have more info - she did say it was fun tho

My daughter is an Associate but does not attend a cecchetti class normally. She really enjoys attending and has not found the differences hard to embrace. Good luck with the auditions - everyone involved is lovely.

Hi Alison - thank you for posting - I think that the event is actually at the Southbank centre - might be worth checking if you are intending to go.

I have posted this in another post but just in case it isn't spotted. . . Lexington Ballet The Lexington Ballet is currently auditioning dancers for its 2013-2014 season. We have three openings for male dancers, 2 opening for female dancers and 2 unpaid apprenticeships. Auditions are at STEPS on Broadway New York on 4 JUNE I'm not sure if open to non US residents but might be worth investigating.

I just saw this AD and thought it might be of interest Lexington Ballet The Lexington Ballet is currently auditioning dancers for its 2013-2014 season. We have three openings for male dancers, 2 opening for female dancers and 2 unpaid apprenticeships. Not sure if it is open to non US citizens but it might be worth an enquiry.

Ribbons what a fantastic achievement for your DD - if I win the lottery this week I will share with you!!

Welcome to the Forum Mum in a Spin - my daughter is also year 10 non vocational - I feel your pain!!! I find people on this forum to be So helpful,knowledgable and generous with their sharing - we will look at a mix of schools both UK and overseas,we are watching the threads and keeping our fingers crossed for all those with finals approaching - hoping it will be us next year

Congratulations to your daughter ecarte - hope it still enables your daughter to follow her dreams

At fulham Broadway tube you have a pizza express/Yo sushi/pret a manger and starbux - maybe a Nandos as well. Many samall cafes and restaurants in the area and then of course there is The Kings rd. . .

Hi here are the entry criteria (2013 entry) : Entrance Requirements for BA Modern Ballet     7 Standard Grades (Grade 1-3) or equivalent such as Intermediate 1 or 2. 5 GCSE‟s – Grades A*-C or equivalent Knowledge of ballet vocabulary to a minimum of Intermediate level (or equivalent) Appropriate physical qualities for a career in professional classical dance Minimum age at entry normally 16 as at 1 October of year of entry.

They are intending it to be a degree course by 2014 entry

Good luck today - hope dd has a great audition - have our fingers crossed for her!

I have a friend that has been involved in setting up a "free school" I'll enquire as to the process. . .

Have sent you a pm afab

Hi All . . .my DD has been offered places at a couple of US summer intensives; do any of you have experience of a child taking one of these and if so was it a positive experience in terms of their dance training. Daughter is RAD trained and the schools are Vaganova - would this cause a problem on her return to her regular classes do you think?. She is 14 years old. Unfortunately time is of the essence as we must send acceptance and deposit (or not) this week - thank you for your comments

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Congratulations to your DD DL and lots of luck for finals x

Thank you very much for your advice Ecarte - spoke to her teacher today and next term is on pointe - watch this space!!

Hi my daughter is 14 and feels that she does not get enough pointe work integrated into her classes (usually 15 minutes at the end of the lesson) As she wishes to audition next year for vocational school she wants to build her confidence in this area. Should I ask her teachers if it is possible to do the whole lesson on pointe - there is no separate pointe lesson available - or would this be considered inappropriate. Thankful for all your views and experiences.

Hi all - neighbours have apparently cited noise and parking as main reasons for the petition

Hi all - I recently went to see the end of year performance at the Britten Theatre and it was a lovely showcase of talent. I feel that LRBS offers many opportunities to children that might not be able to experience ballet. It is situated in Clapham and it seems that neighbours of the school would like to see the facility closed. The school have a campaign to keep it open and are looking for support. If you feel that you would like to help and support them please contact Lambeth council.There is a suggested letter to send available from LRBS. Many thanks

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Totally agree moneypenny - same with the Uni fees - i'm hit with a double whammy - it's heart breaking

Hi JL62 - from what I can gather from my own research funding is available from some US schools but attendance at their Summer programme is a must for consideration for the all round programme. Good luck to your DD.

It's very interesting watching this as a parent of a dd and feeling,like many of you,trepidation and fear for them - I watched with my daughter who at the end had only seen the"good" in the documentary and is now even more inspired to go for it - I wish her and all our mad dd lots of luck - you can't put an old head on young shoulders - thank goodness!!