Piccolo
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The RAD graded exams are not compulsory. There is always the option to follow the grade but to choose not to do the exam. I think the RAD Intermediate vocational exam is important though isn’t it? I’ve always cherished my time out with dd on her exam days, then going for food afterwards. I also think it is a lesson in individuality and doing what’s right for her educationally. I hope it helps her to realise that you don’t always have to follow the crowd. After all, one day they will all have to choose their own paths and I think her ballet is paving the way for this now. I’m glad that DD’s school recognise that education needs to be individualised to an extent and support extra curricular activities. We’ve always remarked on this forum on the good time management skills of our dc’s because of their sense of self discipline that they learn in the studio. Dd has always managed to catch up with any work missed in school.
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Never had a problem with this. From nursery, primary and through comprehensive, extra curricular activities have always been supported, even ballet!
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Yes, absolutely, keep you phone to hand, more MA offers are made once the full timers have made their choices.
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Places don’t necessarily go to JA’s. Some JA’s go on to full time training, some decide to leave the programme (as do some MA’s) and some are not successful in gaining a year 7 MA place. That does leave some MA places and also depends on how many leave the class.
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Well good luck, you sound like another guardian angel for the ballet world and I know there are a few of you around but probably not enough.
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Hi Emma, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to offend you. I happened to notice your announcement and the one about Woodside at the same time. Just my reaction to seeing 2 great opportunities coming along at once but a few years too late (for dd). Just a laugh or cry type of situation, probably shouldn’t have posted though...
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One of DD’s teachers has encouraged the class to swim. Can’t remember how it helps though, something about elongating and toning maybe?
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Gosh! Suddenly vocational ballet schools are like busses, all coming along at once! Anyone else opening one?!? 😂
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Probably best to stick to one then to avoid any unnecessary anxiety over the possibility of being stopped mid solo.
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Must have changed since dd did an audition there as hers was 1.30 or thereabouts and she wasn’t stopped.
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Almost certain it needs to be one minute, but if it’s slightly longer they won’t stop anyone.
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...and a demonstration of an easy to make, nutritious chicken curry too. Very tasty!
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You could wear ballet warm up shorts or a practice skirt over your leotard. There are also long sleeved leotards, high necked ones etc... It would be a shame to look back on this as a missed opportunity opportunity one day all because of the uniform. To be taught good technique, it is necessary for the teacher to be able to see where your body and limbs are though. I learnt this as a ballet mum when my daughter was pre primary level and I was having a strop over having to shorten her skirt (ie having to use a needle and thread!) for an exam.
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i was going to suggest The Stock Pot, but I see, like Food for Thought, it has gone. How sad! There is 26 Grains in the very pretty Neals Yard. Healthy food and a unique experience. Not cheap but I suppose the rent has to be covered otherwise we’d loose this lovely place too.
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Royal Associates - Different types of waitlist?
Piccolo replied to KeepDancing!!'s topic in Doing Dance
I have previous experience of this. In the email it states that ‘we would like to place x on our short waiting list, which will remain open until the October half term...’ I think it is probably interpreted differently by different people for lots of reasons. If someone was ‘top select’, surely they’d have been offered a place. I think by December the course would have progressed too far for someone to join in. If your child is already an associate when the results for the next level come out, there are all sorts of opinions and reactions flying around. Someone will always make you feel as though your child should/shouldn’t have got a place. And someone will always press the teacher for a response, until they hear what they want to hear, expand on it, and turn it into something else that someone else doesn’t want to hear!! Best to keep well out of it. Focus on the email which is in black and white and from RBS.- 12 replies
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...and then maybe tell us what they're all saying?! 😄
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If you child wants to audition for the vocational schools, the autumn term in year 6 JA's is important because the focus seems to be on preparation for auditions. Joining in year 6, just a couple of months before auditions start, you can be a bit oblivious to this and miss lots of valuable information. Before you know it, the early auditions are all booked up and you haven't even bought the audition leotard. For the vocational ballet route, I'd say choose JA's and keep your ear to the ground right from the start!
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Big achievement for you too Balletdream as you have said previously that you have been working all the hours God sends to support your dd. Well done!!
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It seems to be so difficult to find a classical ballet leotard with a high leg and delicate looking straps that don't need shortening and altering at the front to get rid of the 'pinched in' look? As I understand it, it does help to appear exquisite for auditions and the cut of the leotard is important...
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Maybe you will find another family to share the ballet run with at one of the new schools. It makes the logistics of fitting in the ballet run around work and everything else so much easier. Over the years the commitment expected has got bigger at the local school, and then there have been exams, rehearsals, summer schools, associate classes etc., but (thankfully!) the taxi run has always been a group effort, with a little bit of organisation! I don't think I'd manage otherwise!
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I would say, the sooner you know when these events are, the better. Good to have the option of cheaper train tickets, choice of hotels at the cheaper rate and easier to ask for time off work!
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I certainly think a few private lessons has helped dd during growth spurts, helping her to become aware of things that need adjusting, positioning/placement, (or whatever it is that ballet dancers need adjust!).
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Yes I remember dd's school showed no interest in her JA achievement. In the area where we live though I think a sporting achievement such as in Rugby would be considered far more exciting. I did find a plus side to the situation though, as it helps to keep you grounded and keep expectations realistic and in perspective which will protect your dd in the future. It is possible to get a bit 'swept up' in the situation which can come at a cost.
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I find the best solution with sports day is to have a good reason to phone school and have dd marked as absent for sports day. Simple. This year it was a no brainier as she had a ballet exam the next day. I have to say, I found dd's ice skating obsession a few years ago a bit stressful. Our Saturday morning routine at the time was the ice rink for an early morning lesson, whilst I sat in the freezing cold, then on to JA's (as you do!). Of course, I was always wondering if we'd be going on to A&E, instead of JA's, but what can you do when you've outlined the risks and potential consequences, and the reaction is 'mum, I'll be fine.' I was relieved when she eventually had to make a choice between the two, and continued with ballet. It is quite stressful watching a 10 / 11 yr old ballet child flying around on ice!
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There are usually one or two children in a class who have got in off the swl. A 'no' or an 'swl' can become a 'yes' eventually if you keep heading in the right direction with good teaching etc...
