BellaF

2 minutes ago, Firebird21 said:

Is it too early for gin?? 😬😬

I'll join you!

5 minutes ago, BalletBoysDad said:

Thank you so much, that’s very kind. Hoping you receive your news any moment 🤞

Gone from checking my emails on the hour to every 5 minutes now you’ve had news 😂

1 minute ago, BalletBoysDad said:

Just received an email with a ‘yes’ for my DS (yr5). I’m so pleased for him as he had a really enjoyable audition. Can give my email a rest now, phew 😅 

Well done that's brilliant news!!!!

19 minutes ago, Firebird21 said:

I’ve not heard anything x

Thanks! Not just us then! 

Has anyone heard yet? I’ve been told on the grapevine that an older student has got a place but no email for us.

The So Danca full soles have arrived. They look... interesting 😂

I know they said by Tuesday but I REALLY hoped we'd hear today. I am the least patient person in the world 😂

Congratulations to your DD @SarahG1881 😊 

1 hour ago, MrsS said:

My daughter auditioned this morning (she had a great time!) does anyone know how long we should be waiting to find out? Thanks X

My DD auditioned for a year 5 place on a Sunday this year and found out the following Thursday.

Hope everyone gets good news!

Oh no this is not good news! I've failed to find a stretch canvas full sole so was going to order the So Danca pair. At least they're all in the same boat (shoes) 😂

Hope everyone had fun today - DD really enjoyed it but said the standard was high.

Fingers crossed it's good news for you all! At least we don't have long to wait 🙂 

44 minutes ago, Ballet Dreams said:

My DD feet also very narrow have you tried so danca full sole canvas.  I think that’s what we will be going with as my DD usually has split sole canvas from so danca.  The full sole canvas are also really cheap.

Do you think the teacher will mind them not wearing the mandated shoe as it's full sole canvas? I'm keen to avoid reading the above but don't want to get DD in trouble. 

4 hours ago, Dancemum100 said:

My daughter is 137cm, I’m wondering if I should ask them to swap it but I just have visions of the age 12 being way too big! 

I'm sure it will be ok! DD is definitely not a skinny build and is fine on her. 

7 hours ago, Astrid said:

We wear the tracksuit - I think they are having a re brand or something? As we didn’t have the option of leggings before. So you might get an exciting new tracksuit 😅 The bottoms are very baggy so leggings are a good idea I think! They don’t show any pictures do they.. I love a rebrand...
 

The new shoes are pretty ermmm ....interesting 😬 if anyone has a recommendations for canvas full sole that come in a narrow fit? These are very wide. We have sized down but if anyone knows of any others I’d be grateful..

Oh that's good to know - I've actually ordered the tracksuit bottoms as I didn't read the uniform letter properly.  Spoken to DD and she's happy to stick with them, especially as they'll be others in them.

Having read the letter now I've realised that we should have got the shoes from the shop as well 🙈 DD also has narrow feet so I've contacted our usual shop to see if they can source a suitable pair - hopefully that'll be ok?

Just tried the 8/10 leotard on my DD - it's (very) snug but think we'll get away with it. She's average build 139cm tall if that helps.

Do most girls wear the leggings or tracksuit bottoms? 

Not long now! Tring CBA next week so last Saturday free for a while 🙂

48 minutes ago, MissEmily said:

My (female) pupil is also in Group 5. I’ll be being referred to as “Miss Emily”. Do come and say hi! 😊

Oh I def would but my DD is in group 4 - what age is your pupil? DD is 9 and I worry is in the wrong group!

On 20/08/2020 at 10:13, BalletBoysDad said:

Sorry I’m dreadful remembering names! So both our DC’s will be doing Elmhurst! My son is really looking forwards to this Tring audition as it’s a physical ‘real life’ experience. He was offered Ballet Boost which runs on almost the same term dates, so in theory it would be an either/or IF he were successful. But we’re just going with an open mind to see what happens and take it as an experience.

Ha don't worry - too many names to remember on here! 

Found out that the others auditioning from my DD's class are also in group 5 - hope they don't ask anything too tricky. She's only grade 2 😫

8 hours ago, Littledancegirl said:

Thank you, do you know what happens during the audition, I have read it is like a class? 

When my DD auditioned (via zoom) it was a basic class with a short section to check facility and an improv.

Good luck!

1 hour ago, Spamcat said:

My DD has swapped groups with another girl so we are now in the 10.30 purple group. So we will see you there @BellaF and @BalletBoysDad

Amazing! Bit more of a lie in for you!

Received email with info last night - did anyone else read it as them running separate, smaller groups this year? My DD is year 5 purple (Birmingham).

26 minutes ago, BalletBoysDad said:

My DS is auditioning in group 5. Tring CBA is the programme I know the least about, so I’m not sure how many children are in each group and how many places are potentially available. We shall put it down to experience I think and go without expectations. My DS is looking forwards to a live studio audition though. 

Yes a live audition will be a novelty!

DD is in Group 4 though is going into year 5 like your son. Does anyone know how they are grouped?

18 minutes ago, Reggi said:

Ooh fabulous I have no idea how to go to that haha! I had my email but not heard anything after my acceptance xx

Sorry I was reading on my phone and thought you had posted on a different thread! Didn't mean to answer for everyone on here 🙈

Well done anyway for getting a place!

Yes a few of us here have DC starting - there’s a separate thread a little further down 😊

48 minutes ago, Spamcat said:

Were you on the forum last year going for a yr 4 place? I feel like I recognise your name.

No first time going for any associates this year 😊

I was on the forum last year asking about Midland Theatre Ballet though so maybe where you know my name from?

59 minutes ago, Spamcat said:

I've seen so many people post stuff like this and then get a place, you really never know!! Good luck. Which year Birmingham is your DD going for?

Year 5 - she's also starting at Elmhurst where I think your DD is at so hopefully will see you there 😊