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Dexter169

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  1. Hi Just as 'veryskint' above confirms my neice is only 17 and she has been able to get the student loan as well. She also applied for numerous grants as it all seems to be means tested which is good. Good luck.
  2. Hi - I also attended the Open Day so that we could help support the school, see the lovely dancers including my niece and I agree with all the comments that the dancers were wonderful despite the changeable weather.. The first performance outside was enjoyed by all but unfortunately the weather turned and the second and third performance had to be inside - for me thats when it all became very disappointing as the organisers did not seem to be able to cope and nobody seemed to know that you had to have ticket or where you had to get them from until it was too late. Many people in the 'q' for the theatre was disgruntled with the organisation or lack of it - it was a real shame as after all we were all there to see the dancers but I am sure many did not get to see their grandchildren, nieces, nephews etc.. Perhaps they will learn from this year that June weather is always questionable and perhaps be better prepared? I'm sure the dancers did not care about the weather, it just made it more fun and showed everyone how professional they are - well done to the teachers for their excellent training..
  3. Thank you everyone I am sure we will be able to contribute ongoing.. and I am sure we have much to learn.
  4. Thank you to all for your feedback. I was only seeking further information/comment from anyone who may have had a daughter at either of the two schools, sometimes its interesting to hear from anyone first hand. My niece auditioned along with everyone else and I am sure won her place based on her talent, passion, ballet education so far in her life (every weekend attending both Northern Ballet and Royal Ballet classes over 2 hours travelling from her home for I cannot remember how many years. Dear encouraged, she has made her decision by the requested date when her research was complete and she felt happy with the decision she made. As I am sure you are aware, when a place becomes vacant it is undoubtably offered to the next in line. I am pleased to learn that you have achieved everything so quickly for your 'dd'. However, you are not aware of my nieces circumstances whose parents may not have had this opportunity, good luck to your daughter I hope she enjoys her time just like my niece will at her chosen place. This was my first forum expedition - I can quite see why people can be put off by negative feedback when only seeking help, however, I will join in again and perhaps we can help someone else with our own experience that may be in a similar position. Regards.
  5. Hi Tulip Have just been trying to read re Central but can't find much on Scottish Ballet, my niece is English so fee's will have to be paid any way - I think she is favouring Scotland mainly from what she noted and experienced at auditions but I thinks its a bit daunting being so far away from home for the first time (lives in Lincolnshire)! her sibling is already at White Lodge so my sister may have one at either end of the country! Thanks
  6. Hello - I'm a new member on the forum and wondered if anyone can comment or give advice on the Scottish Ballet School. My niece has been accepted in September to commence her BA in Modern Ballet in Glasgow but has also been accepted at Central in London. Its a difficult decision for her and we do not know anyone else who has been to either schools. She is 17 and has just finished her first year of A Levels in Spanish and German - she would like to continue at least one of these in her own time but again information on how she could do this seems hard to find because the system is different in Scotland. She is favouring Scotland but would like to read anyones comments if anyone has been or may also be going.. Thanks for any help. Dexter169
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