Dance momma

They were told at the Manchester audition that there were three places available, I can't understand why anyone would suggest that if it's not true. It doesn't really matter how many places there are available mind, as there  will always be serious competition for them, 

My DD dance teacher has always said to keep ears shut to all the rubbish that is said, unless it comes from an official source. Quite a lot Ive heard ive had to stifle a laugh as some of it is quite ridiculous.  All will be revealed at finals, no point in speculation :-)

   Thank you . . . . Yes still buzzing and bouncing. . . It has took all night to respond to friends and family's texts and phone calls! just booked train tickets and hotel! Any advice re getting to park would be most appreciated! I am thinking though there will probably be a thread on here somewhere! Lol!

Axx

Congrats to you and your DD, should see you there, very exciting!! Getting to White Lodge is really easy depends on where you are staying really as there are a few gates in, also if wet order a taxi as its a good walk through the park to white lodge.  Hope this helps x

Congrats Dance Momma - was this for Manchester too?  We are waiting for London - don't think postman is coming at all today..............

yes we were Manchester x

I think about 24 make the final for the twelve places in yr 7 at WL, but as there are only supposedly  three places in yr 8, does anyone know how many will make the final please?

we were told 30 had made it to finals for Y7 at WL.  Sorry cant help on Y8 numbers

WOW my dd has got a yes for finals at RBS! so happy for her! Congrats to bitwornout and good luck to all still waiting xx

Hi, newbiw here (been stalking/reading for a while tho). 

 

DD was given a application form last night by her ballet principle to apply for audition for the RBJAs...

Just been trying to find out info about whats involved / how long the process is / how many audition etc etc. 

any info greatfully received

Hi Bou, I to am new to the forum.  My DD has been a JA and is in her 3rd year.  I would thoroughly recommend your dd auditions.  They do a short class audition, which you cant watch but the children seem to enjoy.  She was luckily placed on  the waiting list and within a month offered another centre (which we accepted)

Her ballet has come on in leaps and bounds, they do an awful lot of body conditioning and are expected to do exercises at home each eve also.  They are invited each year to the Royal Opera House to watch a pre general rehearsal.  They usually get  a workshop once a year too. Class vary in size, one is for Y4/5 and then a class for Y6.  The experiences my DD have been thoroughly outstanding.  You can also apply for funding if needed too and isn't frowned upon. 

I know of 'princesses' who also auditioned and got no's year after year, it is based on potential, body proportions, not exam results and other succesess.  Good Luck x

I will probably pluck up the courage to ask his JA teacher for her opinion, guess it can't hurt.

 

We have tring this week, does anyone know how that compares to Elmhurst regarding number of boys auditioning please?

Hi, MVOBE, I am new to the forum but my dd is a JA.  We are currently waiting for results for lower school, but have been offered finals for Elmhurst and Hammond. 

A parent asked at our last session if we could ask our JA teacher for feedback.  We were told that the teachers do NOT give feedback to parents, however your local dance teacher is allowed to ring the JA admin office at Covent Garden and they will discuss with them.  Hope this helps.  Also the franking machine was broken at Covent Garden so that has delayed the results being sent.  Apparently Manchester audition results were being posted today.  Good Luck to all still waiting.