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An update- went to see my GP who would not X-ray as it's not swollen/ doesn't hurt when walking or day to day but has said it's most likely strained tendon or ligament. I have to rest that foot for 1 week, and if it's not improved then go back and they will have to X ray and refer me to specialist. @drdance thank you for telling me this, I had never herd of this before! I think I'm going to follow what the doctor said and if I have to re vist next week, then I will mention this! Cheers

I definitely will! Thank you again

Thank you Anjuli_Bai and spannerandpony, I had a feeling it may be tendonitis, I think I was trying to convince myself that it wasn't haha. I'm definitely going to have to face the truth and consult my GP on Monday

Hello So last Wednesday I had a 1 hour pointe lesson as usual, however the following morning I woke up with a pain on the outside of my left foot. It's a sort of pinching feeling, almost like I need to 'click' my foot, that starts from the last toe and carries up onto the outside of my foot then down into my arch where it seems to fade. It went away after a few days however I could still slightly feel it during my technique classes when rising onto demi or simply pointing my foot. I then had another pointe class this Wednesday and could only muster a few rises, releves and echappes before the pain got too much and my foot started to give way as it were. I could bear no weight on it during pointe without a pain, and trying to stand on my left leg alone was literally impossible. I have just come back from a 2 hour technique and could still feel it slightly again. I spoke to my teacher who said it could be my toe spacer spreading my toes too wide, and since my left if bigger than my right anyway(which has no pain) the shoe may be too narrow, putting pressure on my little toes. She recommended trying some rises without the spacer, however I still feel great pain. Has anyone ever had something similar? On monday I think i'm going to have to go and see my GP, however I have an EYB audition at the end of Feb so I'm really scared as to what he's going to say, Any advice on what to do would really be appreciated! Sorry for such a long post Thank you

I would also recommend Grishko flats! I wear the 'Performance' model and I love them; I have a high arch, high instep, and narrow/normal width feet. The material really hugs my arch and gives a great support which I find similar to the feel of full sole. They also have a large front and back sole which are padded, meaning I find I feel less impact when jumping and a large surface area is good for balancing. I bought mine from Dancia in London but they can also be found online

To be honest from the documentary I got a vibe from him that his heart was no fully in ENB anymore. I know that at the time there was the problem with pay and money cuts, however he just seemed a bit 'off', kind of tired. Maybe he's looking for something new? Although I do not know why he would potentially leave his current job....

Thank you to everyone who has replied! Yes, the cost to me is not that bad considering the amount of hours you get to dance (which is very useful for staying limber during the summer holidays) and the opportunity to perform. Thankfully my dad wants me to get as much experience as I can so is OK with the cost, although if it were more I think I would have to save up for some of it myself. However I have agreed to pay for any extras such as shoes. I'm not getting my hopes up for the audition as I know there are many talented people in my area, but I think the audition experience alone is in my opinion awesome.

Thank you Pups_mum! I seem to be hearing more and more nice things about Miss Lewis! Oh no there's always next year? Everyone i've spoken to who cannot make it this year has said how much they wish they could; EYB sounds like a very positive experience!

Thank you spannerandpony for your advice and help! Reassuring to hear that Miss Lewis gives one off allowances.

Thank you taxi4ballet! I'm at sixth form so will be off on study leave during the exam so once its finished I go home. Yeah, i'm sure i'm not the only one with this problem! Janet- sorry I didn't realise! I had just been reading about ENB's nutcracker so probably had it on the brain haha thank you

Hi I'm auditioning for EYB next month, but noticed one of the rehearsal dates for my area is on the same day as an exam at school (June 3rd). The exam finishes as 10:45, so I was wondering what time the rehearsal times usually start? I know there are quite a few people on here who have been a part of EYB/ their daughter or son have been so I would be grateful for any insight. Since the rehearsal is on a school day, and considering everyone (bar the professionals) are under 18, I thought it might start after school or in the afternoon, however I don't like to assume. Thank you

thank you both! sorry, I didn't even notice!

Hi, havn't posted in quite a while but am wondering if anyone knows how to contact Marianela Nunez to send her a letter/ get a signed picture if i'm (very) lucky? Should I go through the Royal ballet? Neither her website or Thiago's seem to have a contact option! Many thanks edit: just realised Thiago does have a contact page but I feel a bit cheeky contacting him asking for Marianela haha, sorry!