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Ms sunshine, am I right in thinking your DD got into Hammond associates as well? Is she year 5.? X

That's reassuring to know. Did your DD enjoy the residential last year? My DD has never spent longer than 2 nights away.

Thanks everyone. That's 3 children from the forum through, well done to them all. Balletmum what do they do in final audition? Letter says to bring character skirt but R does ISTD so has never had one. I'm worried in case that goes against her.

From what you say I'd consider moving her. If she's getting bored that's not good. My daughters school doesn't rush them through the grades but the children do exams when they're ready even if it means they're entered on their own.

She's just 10 and it's her 1st time auditioning. She's in Grade 3. I think anyone 8 and over can audition but I'm not sure. Desperately hoping someone with reams of information will pop up hahahaha

Just had an email to say my little girl is through to finals for the junior company. So happy for her. Even if she doesn't get in it'll be a lovely experience for her to get this far.

I may apply then. R is very ballet focused. Will check closing date x

I'm torn....we were going to audition (haven't before) but she's just got a year 6 place for September at the hammond which means she wouldn't need time out of school on Fridays.

Given it's unlikely she'd get in anyway due to competition I don't know whether to just not apply?

It's so hard...

MrsMoo I'd be inclined to email rbs and just explIn about the dyslexia. It can't hurt xx

She said it was ok.....no further details it's like getting blood out of a stone!!!! She was auditioning for the junior associates as she's just 10 x

Thank you everyone. She's beside herself with excitement and is already counting down the days until September! I will have a look at stardust x

My dd has been in a perpetual state of excitement since getting her acceptance letter on Thursday. Adding to the excitement is the fact that they've told us all details of uniform etc will be sent out over the summer.....She has been speculating ever since on what this could possibly be. I'm assuming it'll just be a leotard? Her dance school wear same colour leotard from prep class through to majors so the thought that she might actually get to wear a different colour and style is very appealing to her!

Can anyone help put her out of her misery and give us a clue as to what colour they have?!!

My dd auditioned in Manchester yesterday for the 1st time. They told us that results would not be out until all the preliminary round auditions were done and to expect them in about 3-4 weeks via email.

R didn't give me any details at all about what they had to do. She wasn't stretched or anything. I'm still none the wiser as to what went on!!! X

I'm still in shock!!!

Well done to all the children. They've done so well even to try out x

Results are in and it's a yes for my little girl. So proud. Maybe I should start taking her dancing a bit more seriously. Good luck MrsMoo and everyone else who is waiting x

Thanks Mrs Moo x

My little one has twisted her ankle.....fingers crossed it's ok for sat.

Checked our paperwork again andher slot is actually 2.30.....

My daughter will be there in the year 5 group as well. I wonder how many they are auditioning and for how many places? We will be rushing over from Liverpool as she has her modern exam at 10am...hoping the examiner doesn't run late !

My daughter would have loved this but we are on holiday for 2 weeks until the 28th August. Please let me know if you are planning any other dates.

My 9 year old did Giselle in Preston back in March and loved every minute. The rehearsals are full on and pretty tiring but all the children seem to thrive on it. We are hoping they come back up north in 2017 so she can audition again.

My 9 year old was an aristocratic child in Giselle in Preston back in March. Throughly enjoyed everything about the experience. Hoping they come back up north so she can audition again.

Jelli has reputation for being v flashy. I'm sure they are v good at what they do. Most of the dance mums uk girls who trained with nazene Danielle are there now.

Nazene so is an excellent school but they compete all the time so it depends if that's for you or not.

My 9 year old is at NLDA. She's been there since she was 2. Miss conroy, the principal is an examiner with the ISTD and very big on technique. We are not a big competition school, but the children get to take part in professional pantos etc.

I took my daughter to the audition for this on Tuesday and we were delighted when she got a place. She turned 9 2 weeks ago, its our first time doing anything like this.

Looking forward to it!