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Thanks for this, makes me nervous just thinking about it.

That is great news hope he springs back quickly

'Are you any good at dance?' to which my DD said she would reply 'are you?'

I've noticed the RBS auditions have been posted on their website for 2014 entry. We may just go for it this year rather than wait for year 9.

My DD was in E I wonder whether they met?

DD had a wonderful time at the SS and has come away completely buzzing!! The performances were of a very high standard for just two days rehearsal. DDs group looked like one of the youngest I think they were fourth from the last doing a classical section. I particularly loved the Spanish dance there were some really talented girls in this dance and the finale was great.

That is good to hear about girls as I was wondering whether they are being pushed too early before their feet have formed properly. Afab I think your school is probably right slow and steady.

great thank you

I'm beginning to think after our visit to Elmhurst yesterday that most girls are on pointe at 11 (if not 10) although DD isn't.

Is your DD in Mortimer PITFL?

No idea what group DD is in as she has gone dark for 48 hrs. Most of the girls in Mortimer seemed quite young although I noticed a few girls with pointe shoes which DD does not have yet. She will be even more desperate for them!! Are we sitting in their classes on Friday then or going into a hall to watch them all? I forgot to ask as it was all a bit busy!

wow!!

Thanks you letting me know, you half want to be a fly on the wall to see what fun they are having! We spoke to one of the boys teachers and he said they have a lot planned for them and he said they will learn a lot in a very short space of time. Looking forwards to Friday when she will no doubt ask the question about auditioning!

DD is in Mortimer which is usually a boys dorm. Our HM said the girls dorms were much better but I was still impressed compared to another vocational school where they put 7 in a room. At least they may get some sleep! ho ho I won't hear from her as she didn't want to take her phone so very pleased it is good.

Sorry meant to quote it. DD is in 30 she was very excited. It is such an impressive set up. Did your dd get a t-shirt. They seemed to be very small!

DD is in 30

DD all settled in and is sharing with lovely girl of a similar nature. RP was there greeting all pupils in which I thought was a lovely touch. Facilities are very impressive she is a very lucky girl!

I'm not completely sure SP but usually anything done by Tring is very good.

Just found some extra things for the DC. We are def. booking the Easter week as it is just great and worth every penny! see Tring Park website under associated courses. Sunday 17 November Autumn Day of Dance Spring Term Courses Sunday 9 February Contemporary Day of Dance Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 February Drama Workshop Weekend Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 February Music Workshop Weekend Monday 7th - Friday 11th April Easter Dance Course

We will be there too, just thinking about packing up DDs suitcase. No bed linen required which is great although DD insists on her own pillow! Little DS (2) will be attached to us no doubt causing havoc!

Good luck to your little sis - great news

Any idea who is teaching?

The Tring SS is held a week before the Cecchetti SS and is non residential. I wish it was or we would have been there this year. The teaching at Tring is just so inspiring and my DD has so much fun at Easter and Christmas,

My DD had a disappointing grade last year and it really knocked her confidence. You hear about some DC getting in the high 80s/90s and you wonder how and I just think that some teachers mark harder than others. Also as suggested I think character and free movement are very important in the overall picture but perhaps get left to the end in the teaching. DDs grades come out this week hopefully it will be good news but if not she is still a great little dancer as I'm sure you are.

At Cecchetti SS is was about 20 and Tring at Easter was about the same if not slight more.