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Just now, Balletbow said:

For those who got a ‘yes’ how long do you get to respond to take up a place? X

They've not given a deadline x

11 minutes ago, In at the deep end said:

After no more views, my DD got a SWL 🤩 She's yr4, June birthday. I'm pleased with that! Massive congratulations to those of you with a yes and commiserations to those with a no. Well done to all the young dancers in difficult circumstances this year x

 

That's brilliant news! Especially in such a tough year!

After having 2.5 minutes of the audition watched in total, and counting ourselves out of the process, we've unbelievably had a yes!

Sorry for all the 'not yets' and fingers crossed for everyone still waiting x

1 hour ago, BalletBoysDad said:

I was geekily googling what can be achieved in less than 283 days. Having a baby from conception to birth is one of them. 

Love this 😂

25 minutes ago, BalletBoysDad said:

We submitted our application on the 29th January, 283 days ago. Next Friday will be 290 days. Not sure I’d have the mental capacity to submit another application in January 🤦‍♂️

I KNOW! 
 

And seeing that WL auditions are now video looks like will be the same painful process all over again 😫

Ohhh how exciting that it might be so soon! 

Having had a cursory view right at the beginning we’ve resigned ourselves to a not yet. 
 

Have everything crossed for some positive results on here though - good luck everyone 😊 

Thanks @BalletBoysDad and @Spamcat 😊 

Think we're going to view this year as a 'trial run' - DD didn't show her full potential in the audition and had a different attitude going into it than Elmhurst YD or Tring CBA which comes across in the video (like I said upthread she didn't even TRY to stretch her feet 😂). 

Really hope we have some good news for people on here in the not too distant future 🤞

No more views for us... no surprise based on videos!

Sounds promising for a lot of you 😊

2 hours ago, BillyElliot1 said:

Sorry for the not yets and well done to the yeses and SWL. We got a Yes! 🙂 Good luck to all those still waiting to hear audition results  xx

Well done to your DC! 

3 hours ago, The red shoes said:

Now I’m seeing that our first video has been watched twice with an average watch time of 3 mins ( I’m hoping that’s because they skip through the standing still parts etc). 2nd video 2.30 secs and 3rd video the same. Doesn’t fill me with confidence 

It means your DC is at least be considered - a good sign!

Know it's very practical given the number auditioning but I'm not sure how I feel about different judges selecting candidates. A panel seems fairer.

Just now, BellaF said:

 

Double post - sorry

10 minutes ago, Spamcat said:

Hey a minute is better than ten seconds! 😂😂😂

Not having been watched at all is better than having the briefest of views and being discounted 😂

I wonder if it could be in age order? My DD has just turned 10 so will be one of the oldest to audition and had her videos (albeit momentarily) watched on Tuesday.

6 minutes ago, Spamcat said:

I swear I'm using a different YouTube studio to everyone else!??? 😂😂😂

I find it easier to use analytics on the desktop version rather than YT Studio.

Still only the very quick viewing of all our videos (around a minute) on Tuesday. Nothing more 😩

13 minutes ago, Balletbow said:

All watched but I couldn’t tell you by how much. She’s SWL so she still probably won’t get in judging by info on old forums posts x

But still a chance! SWL is a huge achievement - well done to your DD.

4 hours ago, Ballerinamum said:

I don't remember my daughter having to do middle splits.  Maybe some of the auditions varied? 

 

It was an unusual way to audition for them and they have all had a break during lockdown from normal classes.

 

I'm proud of my daughter but not sure I would do it again  

Sorry I think my description was confusing! I was referring to the bit in the first video where they were asked to open their legs out to the side - my DD barely gave it any effort 🙄😂

Well done to all Group 3s - risk of repeating myself but seems harder than ever this year!

6 minutes ago, Twinkletoes22 said:

Just out of curiosity, what other ballet related activities does everyone else do, as well as the weekly ballet classes? 

My DD does a couple of associates (Elmhurst and Tring) which goes someway to offset the not so great ballet offering at her local school.

7 minutes ago, The red shoes said:

Or consequently could be the other way around. .... we will drive ourselves mad trying to work it out 🤪

Honestly it isn't! I know when DD has done well but I wanted to scream at her in several points in the audition 😂 She really didn't show herself in the best light 🙈

3 hours ago, The red shoes said:

Maybe the first video is for screening purposes. If the candidate is suitable then they get sifted off to the next round to have all their videos viewed? Just my thoughts ... 

Reckon this is spot on. My DD did an AWFUL first video (didn't stretch feet, when asked to open into middle splits didn't even try to go to full range etc. 🙈) so think they've watched that then quickly watched the other 2 to discount her straight  away. I imagine those who have only the first video viewed will have gone on to a second stage. 

9 minutes ago, The red shoes said:

Are you applying for Birmingham? 

Yes.

Can see on Youtube that were watched yesterday. Does mention on the site that there is a 24 hour lag for views to show so could be that others videos have been viewed today.

Just now, The red shoes said:

Is this group 4? 

Yes

Slightly too long to be checking they work but not long enough to be considering I'd say 😂

So our videos have been watched for all of a few seconds 😂 Oh well, knew the audition didn't go brilliantly! 

Filmed ours this morning... so hard not to scream at DD to stretch her feet and tuck her bum in!

Not holding our much hope... judging by the exercises I don't think RBS is for her 😂

Good luck to everyone 

2 minutes ago, Spamcat said:

We linked the laptop to a TV in the end and didn't notice a time delay. Also with the TV on max volume we could hear it ok.

When I first tried setting it up I just used the laptop with a Bluetooth speaker and the sound was so quiet with a lag of 2-3 seconds!

Oh it wasn't anywhere near as bad as 2-3 seconds! Will go with that then thanks 😊

I've just had an email from Elmhurst YD saying that, even in the circumstance of a class location moving into tier 3, sessions will continue as they are education.

Hope that helps a little.