cornishprincess

taxi4ballet...hope dd is ok after her run in with dance teacher. thinking of you

All the best to all of you setting out on this exciting and scary audition journey. DC - try and have fun. Enjoy it and love it. Parents - you'll make friends along the way and maybe see parts of the country you have never seen before. It is expensive, exhausting and stressful but, would I do it all again? You bet!!! Have a ball

all the best to all our dc whether they are going to vocational school or taking another route, whether they are just staring or returning...all of them are precious and special and unique. Enjoy your life, each one of you. Live well and live blessed (feeling a little emotional myself....)

oh dear, Atacrossroads, that makes me so sad.... Shannon and Peter were outstanding. They were the winners for me. Real dancing at last

oh Katymac......I do not envy you!!! I am sure she will find somewhere that suits her perfectly.

morning...someone mentioned Chantry.DD did a course with them and also some workshops. they are such lovely people. Based in Grantham but they do all sorts of things. If you get a chance, go and see them or contact them. they are truly lovely people. SP...I agree with one comment about applying to more than one place....they all look for something different. I have learned this over the past year!!!!! I don't know anything about acting or MT but I laughed at Katymac's comment...short term contracts with waitressing inbetween!!! it is probably the reality for many of our dc!! all the best

SP...you might also consider Ballet west??????? Just a thought Enjoy every moment of your dancing ,whether you are to pursue it or not. Keep us posted

I'm not sure if this is the right place to comment but I just wanted to say that it has been such a joy to meet so many dancing parents this summer. I feel like I know you all so well after being on this forum and then meeting some of you face to face has been a delight. As our dc keep on this path, bringing us along with them, I hope we meet again. It is great to share the highs and the lows with people who know absolutely what you mean. So...thank you, Balletforum and all who visit her!!

I have a memory of Guesty posting something about cecchetti lessons in Wigston.....you could pm her?

hoping you can see her soon x

our thoughts and prayers are with you all

DD tried them on but we didn't buy them as we were told her feet would break them. So not exactly an opinion....... just an observation

dd tried some on today!!!!! They didn't give her enough support (she has strong feet) and slipped off her heel at the back. BUT for someone with less strong feet, she says they would probably be fine. Hope that helps.

Just to add my thoughts......speaking as the parent of a dd who didn't get into one of the top schools and might therefore be considered less talented or second best or any of the other things , I am very happy for her to follow her heart for as long as she can. She will come out with a qualification and with three years of hard work, discipline and hard training. My husband works in a sector where 'having a degree' is the prerequisite for being considered for a position. Indeed one of the top managers has a Phd in Dance...she doesn't use it but uses all her years of training and dedication and applies that to the work place. She is very successful and highly regarded. As for my dd, I hope she has three years of joy and fun and whatever she does I will be the proudest parent ever.

Graham Fletcher in Leicester goes up to 18...auditions in Sept.

Graham Fletcher associates in Leicester is auditioning in SEPT not the summer term.........sorry to have misled anyone.

Graham Fletcher associates auditions in the summer term but he is always open to seeing people outside of that time

They sound fantastic!!!!!!! SHEILA......................................................................

Anyone got one please????? Thank you

Hello. I came to the forum relatively late in the whole audition process but I have to say that it has been a lifeline. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!

WELL DONE. What fab news

no, Swanprincess. She does private tuition though.

I don't think it is. I actually spoke to Miss Wells and she was charm itself.

I agree...chocolate and tights. I'm also hoping to be able to do her grocery shopping via the internet every now and then....

thank you everyone!!!!!!!!!