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  1. Thanks everyone for helping me through this, its hard being a mum sometimes! I think once we have some feedback we can reflect and make decisions. Well done you dd swe for her determination and success!
  2. Anjuli apologies for not responding to your post before now but it has been a difficult few days. She was as I expected utterly devastated and slept in my arms all night, as a mum it was all I could do. However as the quote goes" tomorrow is another day" and she was subdued but calmer and was clear she was not ready to give up just yet. DD performed at the show that night and brought tears to my eyes she is so expressive when she dances. There were lots of lovely comments and the annual award for excellence in dance for her age group was given to her! More tears from me and just the confidence boost she needed as the dance teachers are based in various schools and collectively they chose her..I have requested some feedback re mids so we shall await a response and take it from there .The lady sitting next to me at the show who didn't know my Dd said "that wee lass just draws you in" a real Scottish compliment! .Anyway onwards and upwards and thank you all again for the support you are all the only ones who can truly empathise.x .
  3. Thank you legseleven I will look at the ballet West Option!x
  4. Thank you both for your kind words. There are some positives bluebell as she can keep up her drama class now and possibly take on extra classes at her own dance school which I am going to focus on. We are a bit far away from ballet west but maybe summer school next year. I guess I will just have to be on hand with the tissues and the hugs!
  5. Hi All I really need your advice, we have just received a no letter for Scottish ballet mids after being a JA there for 2 years. I haven't yet told my dd as she has a dance show tonight and tomorrow and her P7 leavers dance on Thursday night and I don't know what to do! I know she is going to be utterly distraught and just need some wise advice on how to break the news and deal with the after effects. Thank you all in advance.x
  6. Sorry to hear your dds shoes weren't suitable. Hope she wasn't too disappointed My dd had teachers approval on Monday so ribbons etc now on! She even had a few seconds en pointe as,part of the teachers check, said it felt amazing! Both went to see Scottish Ballet Romeo and Juliet tonight which was fantastic. First Pointe class is tomorrow!x
  7. Apologies taxi4ballet your advice re padding was great she tried them on with padding!x
  8. Pointe shoes bought! Had a lovely day the fitter spent a long time with DD and she tried numerous pairs on. Narrowed down to 2 then the test for DD! The fitter said he could see which pair were better for my DD but could she? My daughter gave her reply and then she was asked to explain why she had chosen a particular pair. DD said she felt the chosen shoes held her foot better. The fitter agreed. We shall seek approval from DDs teacher on Monday. The shoes are bloch serenade if that means any thing?! Thank you so much for your post Anjuli it was most helpful.
  9. Thank you all so much for your kind and wise advice. I will def trim her nails tonight after her bath.x
  10. Thank you for the sound advice. Dd dance teacher has a favourite fitter/ shop so we are off shopping tomorrow! Think it opens at 10 bet Dd has,me standing there early waiting for it to open!
  11. That would be so helpful Anjuli I would greatly appreciate your expertise.
  12. Thank you both! Think I have liked your comments but not sure! Using my phone which has a mind of its own! DD fast asleep dreaming of pointe shoes and tutus no doubt.
  13. One very excited 12 year old DD, has just been advised she is ready for her first Pointe shoes! I will be avidly reading old posts prior to our shopping trip. Hope you dont mind me sharing with you all but no one else understands! Any Pointers (sorry!) are most welcome. Havent posted in ages but have been lurking!
  14. Well done to all the yes-es and will keep fingers crossed for the waiting list dancers . Big hugs to all those with not this time letters. Don't give up we had a no letter for rbs last year but a yes for Scottish Ballet this year. Good things come to those who wait and a year can make a big difference! Balletshoesx
  15. Thanks everyone, i agree at festivals etc more and more of the dancers incorporate tricks into their routines. From a personal point of view I can understand why people may say "wow" but feel it often detracts from the actual beauty of the dance. I have no real knowledge though i only know what I enjoy ! . I think body conditioning sounds interesting and I think I will investigate that route at the moment. Thanks agian for all your advice and experience. Balletshoesx
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