LizS24

Janet - dried fruit is usually ok. Unfortunately, I detest bananas so they're not an option! I'll check out the 9bars and graze boxes, thanks for those. Might give the peanut butter idea a go as well!

I'm doing the London Amateur Ballet summer school next month which involves about 4 hours of classes each day. I'm looking for some ideas for quick and easy snacks for keeping my energy up. I'm vegetarian and I generally avoid fruit as snacks (makes me more hungry), but otherwise eat most things. Thanks in advance.

I recently got my first pairs of pointes, so can share a little of your DDs' excitement (and I'm 20 years older than her)!

Just to say if anyone is looking for reasonably-priced basic accomodation, check out the universities. Lots of them rent out rooms in the student halls while they're off in the summer.

Well, last night my teacher told me it would be worth getting fitted for pointe shoes to start breaking them in. I'll have to wait a few weeks until finances are better, but quietly excited as these will be my first ever pair (I'm 32 and just started ballet last year).

Got my confirmation, now to book accommodation for August!

Not b&b as such, I'm planning to go through one of those websites where people rent their spare rooms out per night and it's self-catering. Even b&bs are really expensive! I've sent my initial form in, now I'm checking my email constantly for the application pack.

I'm planning to get a room in a house for the week - on a very tight budget!

That's a relief - my memory for combinations isn't the best!

I guess not everyone gets to do a solo? Not sure I would have the confidence.

I can't decide which week to book when it opens. Don Q sounds like fun, but Swan Lake is probably more my speed!

Booking should open today for Company and previous intensive attendees. Has anyone booked yet?

Hi I'm new to the forum, but I have a couple of questions about the Summer Intensive at LAB this year. Firstly, can you pay a deposit on booking, or will you have to pay the whole amount? Also, apart from tuition, accommodation, travel and food, are there any other costs involved? Thanks