Kat09

Thanks Miracle - it does have to be paid for doesn't it as on the website fees are mentioned (9950 CHF) ? To me a contract is paid work - finding it a bit unclear x

From what I understand it is a bridge between school and company (perhaps a bit like the Northern Ballet Apprenticeship programme?)

Presuming your daughter has done her preliminary auditions, where did she feel most comfortable? That is where she will probably thrive regardless of school 'status'

3 pairs a month here 

I'm not an expert but I would focus on more non syllabus opportunities rather than grades. During the auditions they focus on what is in front of them (the dancer) and they are expected to follow an unseen class . Technical ability,musicality,performability and the ability to pick choreography up quickly are all desirable attributes to bring to the audition - not all learned by syllabus teaching. Associates/EYB and summer schools are all good ????

Kat09 did the year 9 girls dance seperate or with all the auditionees? Also, what was the orthopaedic assessment like? Thank you

Have sent you a PM

Hi, does anyone know how many girls may be invited to finals at Elmhurst and Tring for year 9. I understand the chances are extremely slim of a place at all but just curious how many may have been invited to finals. Can anyone recall of know? Thanks

my DD was invited to year 9 finals at Elmhurst. I recall there were 4 girls & one was accepted for year 9 entry. Good luck this year

You should hear - maybe give them a call ... Fingers crossed for a recall

I'd like to say a HUGE well done to Alex Oliff and her teachers. Her contemporary routine in particular was very strong and considering she was the only participant from a non vocational background, I think that she demonstrates one doesn't have to be in VT at 11 to have  success at 16. I'm sure that Alex gained lots from participating - what an amazing experience - bravo!!

It's a yes for us White Lodge week 2!!

On a roll … many congratulations to your DD and good luck for finals 

Thank you I've tried this but all I get is a picture of Lou S and a play button but it won't work

oh what a shame …. i'm watching it thru that link 

Can anyone else get this live streaming - nothing is happening?

try here … http://concert.arte.tv/fr/finale-du-43eme-prix-de-lausanne

4 pairs size 4.5 C - brand new £25 per pair plus p&p

Congratulations to your DD Sniffymum … 2 years ago I think there were around 26 at finals. The physio assessment looked at feet/flexibility and spine - I'm sure others on here will remember more from last year - good luck for finals

Thank you everyone - all very interesting. Friends DD has been offered an unpaid apprenticeship hence the need to look at funding ….. it's a tough world out there!!

Dancers have secured contracts after attending the Aud Jebsen programme at the RB and NB's graduate professional programme.

Aileen do you know if funding is available for this programme and is Aud Jebsen open to applicants outside of RBS?

This post is on behalf of a non forum member whose DD will graduate this year ….

1) Unpaid graduate positions - does anyone know of any funding available to support the dancer? 

2) Further training i.e. post grad schemes - have people found these worth the investment - do graduates who have been unable to find employment immediately on leaving school go on (in general) to find positions after another year of training.

Thank you to any on the forum who have knowledge of either.

The PBB is a competition open to all dancers (male/female) under 17 who have passed ADV1 and not entered ADV2. Possibility of winning upto £1000 to put towards further training. Details all on RAD website. Candidates take class in front of a panel, dance a variation (there is a choice ) and a piece of their own (choreographed by self/teacher or peer) This year taking place at the end of March.Entry fee is £73.

Entries by end of Feb. Good luck - i think it's a lovely day

Any one applied / heard anything?

I only know one person that's applied.

Applications don't need to be in until April … it's very early days

Hi my DD is at ENBS . The boys seems to spread about in first year some stay in home stays and some at Mansion Hostel (off the King's Road) . Most at Central stay at Student's Castle I believe. The problem that ballet students encounter is that most hostels will only take at 18 not 16. ENBS are very helpful in securing accommodation before the start of the course. Feel free to PM if you need further info. Good luck with auditions

Onwards and upwards - all the best to your talented son, sorry to hear that he had such a horrible time in Amsterdam! Merry Xmas to you all  

hi!! I've got the first of all my auditions tomorrow (Laban) and searching for some very last minute tips/words of wisdom...

Smile and show them how you love to dance … good luck x

Not enough room in our living room for the prescribed Excercises (plus it's carpeted). I/we don't have acces to studio space.

oh that's a shame PIF    any chance of a school gym perhaps?

Looks great but the audition dvd assumes that children have access to the facilities to make the recording.

Having made a video in the past, DDs usual studio plus an iPhone (video uploaded to vimeo/youtube) was all that was needed - don't be put off

If you have a look under the Surrey Ballet Masters post there is some info which you might find useful.

Sorry 'bout all those posts. I'm done now!

i predict there will be more