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The northern contemporary one is aimed at 12 to 20 year olds and is only £100 for the week so is a bargian in terms of summer schools! However it is non residential. I believe dancers are split into age and ability groups

Found this when searching online today. I think its a convention with masterclasses, thought some of you might be interested

http://www.can-you-dance.co.uk/about_canyoudance.php

Good luck to your dd for her exam

I think a lot of people are struggling for accommodation, I can pass on the message to a few friends who I know who's going too if you like?

My DD is already at Hammond and will be going into the 6th form this September.

 

If you want to pm me then I will be happy to pass on contact details to her or answer questions if parents have any.

 

Trudi

That would be great thankyou

I'm doing my istd jazz and modern both in the same session next month, and I have done two on the same day previously. Although never ballet and modern. It's much less nerve racking when you go in for the second time, and you feel much more at ease. Good luck to your dd for her exams

Congratulations interested parent and dea Never done EYB but it sounds great and a good performance opportunity, enjoy x

forcing turnout is really bad for your knees. if you're a recreational dancer, you're better off to just work with what you've got.

I wouldn't say I'm a recreational dancer as I'm starting at vocational school in September but not looking to go down the ballet route in dance. Although I do see ballet as an importance as Im hoping to go down the contemporary route.

Does anyone know if Hammond have preference of brand when it comes to pointe shoes? I was looking at some Gaynor Minden ones, however I've heard some vocational schools don't allow them. I don't want to buy them and waste money if they aren't allowed. 

Thanks spanner My teacher has told me that i often force my turn out and my knees aren't over my toes. I don't want to cause myself a knee injury in the future and so I think a dance physio would be a great idea. 

Not sure if this has already been posted or not, apologies if it has. But does anyone know of any excercises which improves turn out and you've seen results from using them?

For the Manchester assiociates what years do they take?

Are you ready?

Leotard minimum 3 x £19 = £57

Unitard minimum 2 x £30 = £60

Pink tights minimum 6 x £8 = £48

Tracksuit £40

Classical tutu = £170

Romantic tutu skirt = £40

Above all must be ordered through the school ( Total = £415 )

plus

1 pair canvas split sole shoes = £9.95

2 pairs pointe shoes for start of term = £0 but once advice on correct fitting 10 (ten) pairs recommended approx £400

1 Bloch short wrap round skirt = £13.95

So it is actually more than £500.

Hopefully it will all last the 2-3 years! I knew there were going to be other costs but you don't think about it until the bill arrives on your doorstep.

There should be transparency so parents know exactly what costs are involved before committing to this adventure.

There are scholarships available for those on low income.

What school is your dd starting at encouraged?

thank you that would be great

Has anybody done MIDAS or ballet west ss before? What are they like?

Hi everyone,

This September I am fortunate enough to be starting the sixth form at the hammond school and was wondering if anyone else on the forum is also starting. It would be great to get into contact with someone in the same position as myself

is this day for those starting in sixth form too or just for year 7s?