Emma northmore

Hi there - so the Acosta programme is focussed on getting them in to classical ballet companies - its just that most of the images we have so far are contemporary! But its a classical course like all other upper schools and involves everything that's needed for maximum job opportunities which naturally includes plenty of contemporary for todays choreographers and directors alongside daily ballet, pointe, pdd and rep. Hope that helps.

As mentioned above, its different for everyone. However, I would advise just 2 quality courses and a good 3 weeks rest followed by a return to dance at the end of Aug either by way of 121, PBT, Conditioning or carefully planned classes - back to the barre, back to ballet( Ballet Boost), YBSS ballet bootcamp style etc . With growing bodies and the impact of Ballet- there might be a short term gain on return to classes in Sept but there is no long term gain by dancing all summer. Only the higher probability of stress fractures, injuries, confusion from multiple technical input and exhaustion. They will fall in to Sept strong but with no extra fuel in the tank. The experience can be fun and many love it but there is certainly no necessity and it doesn't really make any difference to school entry audition either. They need the rest to really focus and improve from their regular training. Growing to full height and being healthy are all equally important to success.😀 As is maintaining sanity in this crazy ballet world!😉

Yes I had that issue a couple of times too! http//:www.acostadancecentre.com Let me know if this works better 🤔

We are delighted to share with you a new Pre-Professional programme run by Carlos Acosta; With Javier Torres ( Managing Director) and Emma Northmore (Artistic Manager) This is FREE! Funded by the Acosta Foundation- Carlos wishes to find 10 dancers that we will take through our unique programme. The focus being on " opening doors" Makes this course one of its kind in the UK because it's not just another trainee programme teaching more technique etc. Instead it focusses on the skills a dancer needs in a company with apprenticeships and work experience, alongside essential training, world wide guest choreographers hand picked for their current connections with various companies and then most importantly getting those doors to open for job opportunities. Following a stage manager, ballet master, choreographer, marketing director, teacher or physio whilst joining in company classes will give these dancers a full view of how companies work. Ensuring insights in to plan B career ideas whilst creating that crucial network and respect for all departments, as well as exposure to the true aim of those elusive contracts! When they are successful we know they will navigate this new world with a strong network and thrive. After all those years training this is everything a dancer needs to cross the threshold in to a professional environment. Auditions are end of Sept Ages 18 plus Carlos is looking for interesting, excellent and versatile dancers! Application forms can be found on the website www.acostadancecentre.com Email emman@acostadancefoundation.org.uk with any questions. Of course you can ask on here too! Based in Woolwich in stunning new studios right by the river ✨️

Take a look at The Performance Platform Summer School being held at Rambert School and running for 5 days at the end of August. It's a performance focused SS with Yosvani Ramos, Joshua Barwick, Taina Morales and more teaching. Dancers perform to each other daily and discuss mindset and nerves - a totally unique approach for the ☀️ www.theperformanceplatform.org.uk Some fabulous teachers!

Hi everyone Thanks for the support so far - happy to say its growing nicely with 50 attending in London with a few days left to apply still! I am continuing to work on scholarships and awards with the main schools and it will be very exciting what's on offer for the finals. Very happy that it's jumped straight in at a high standard and it's genuinely designed to help all your lovely dancers gain access to their dream schools and training opportunities 😀 We have Joshua Barwick from Elmhurst and Nehemiah from RB as well as the wonderful Anita Young, on our London Panel. Surprise guests to follow...😉 Apologies website not entirely up to date as we needed to find another member of staff to do this and its audition season!!! Please take a look at the new residential summer school too! One of a kind and I am gathering amazing teachers for you all😀 Any questions please feel free to ask 😊 Hoping to create a real dance hub to help and support all.

I have spent many years prepping dancers for these auditions - all prelims are on the simpler side but the expectations technically and artistically will be very high. The finals can be a big step up and yes the international students stand out so our uk students must be pushed to be at the same level to stand a chance! European schools want the entirety of class on pointe for example which is a good couple of yrs ahead of training currently here - so my motto is to push and prep well beyond what might be needed so they are prepared for anything that's asked of them. And especially important to be able to negotiate their technique when having an off day! It's often dependant on who is teaching as to the complexity of class and this can change each year. Hope that helps a little....

Trinity level 6 QTLS LLUK delivered by BBO will ensure your are more than qualified in an educational setting and can fit around current work too( or at least it did many years ago when I did it!!)

Hi sunrise, The application form should be there by Monday for you 😁

Hi Sunrise Possibly to know she didn't necessarily need hours and hours of rehearsal to pull off the prelims could in itself boost her self confidence for her in a cleverly subtle way that nothing else could?🤔 It may well provide a deep rooted sense of self that stays with her. However the summer school will be a perfect opportunity should she decide to wait😀 If its simply a scheduling issue for you? You can apply to any prelims venue if that helps.

Hi We will not expect the dancers to be perfectly polished at all. It's about the experience- they then received their own full report helping them progress. Also day one has the masterclass to help your dancer learn and understand all the elements of a good performance. So it's about the journey and exposure to this type of training. The summer school then will also help to train them up ready for the next competition. I hope that each year they return and we see their progress - thats the aim of it all. Not necessarily to win first prize but to develop and progress further too. We have teachers who can help you. Most students will learn it themselves and then see their teacher for some coaching once learnt.

Hi there, yes I have gathered a list of teachers who can help you. Just email admin@theperformanceplatform.org.uk Best of luck!

I haven't been on here for quite some time and hope that everyone is enjoying the wonderful world of Ballet!! I read with interest the thread " not vocational " and felt it time to present to you something I have designed purely to help UK Ballet dancers. During my years teaching and coaching, and especially after the work I have been doing this past year, I have noticed there is a gap in standard with our students here and the international ones I see. I believe a large part of the difference is a deep sense of self confidence that burns through every step thats taken to create an entirely different effect as a dancer. And like anything in life - If you believe you can perform that movement, well you are far more likely to pull it off! Obviously other factors exist but this has become a clear denominator now - upper body, artistry, dynamics and confidence! Technique can only work to its best with all these areas combined. And so I present to you The Performance Platform. An opportunity to be seen and taught by well connected industry professionals whilst focusing on performance and artistic skills. To be awarded mentorship, scholarships, bursaries and many more opportunities to inspire and ensure talent keeps training in these post covid times. Its about providing access and opportunity. The long term network created via this platfotm will also prove crucial as the dancers move through the years - alot of 'open doors' and opportunities arise through who you know and timing as much as what you can do.😉 Overall the aim is to inject a renewed sense of community in to the Ballet world where we all come together to offer the best chances for UK students and above all else to hope to instil a sense of self in to each and every dancer so they fulfill their potential. I see so much talent locked up inside unsure dancers. UK students ARE as good as international ones they just don't have the same self belief! This self belief colours everything they do and will lead to greater progress. Take a look - Gary Avis MBE and Aniya Young MBE are amidst the mentors and patrons. The uk ballet scene is coming together to help uk students.😍 www.theperformanceplatform.org.uk

Yes its open to those with their sights in vocational- we have a mix. All dates now start from Dec!

Firstly huge thanks to those in support- For those finding reason to be up in arms about this - well its quite frankly exhausting to read!!! There is a pandemic. The school welcome the funds from our rental and Didy wanted to create work for herself as much of her expertise involves travelling the world. Its really as straight forward as that!!!!!! Nothing underhand or secretive. Clearly too much time is spent overthinking and looking for the bad in everything!!! I am helping a friend launch and create a business. Mr Powney is merely helping his wife out (for no money.) He is not being paid. We have jumped through all sorts of hoops. More covid secure than you could ever imagine!!!!!!! We are all decent people that thought ;" wouldn't it be nice to provide further opportunity to help dancers with their contemporary. Why don't we......." From the kindness of wanting to help dancers get to their goals. THATS ALL. No secrey, no blurred lines just trying to help. In running this course; We help white lodge We help students And possibly if I think a dancer I know should have got in but they didn't- then YES why wouldn't I mention this to Mr Powney. Why shouldn't he come in to watch?!!!!! What on earth is wrong with that???? We are all just trying to help the dancers. There is nothing underhand...... I am quite frankly dismayed by the outcry. The ballet world has its issues but people are kinder and fairer than you can imagine at the top. Mr Powney is a wonderful person who is just beong kind and open. Didy and I could easily run this elsewhere but why wouldn't we choose to support that school. They too need funds to provide scholarships and every little helps! Really have a long hard think about why some of you are attacking this course. I am truly dumbfounded and quite upset that when we, Didy and I, just wanted to provide hope and insight after these difficult months- that its not being taken for what it is. We thought it would be a treat to use those beautiful studios. That's all!!! In terms of blurred lines re Mr Powney- obviously its been scrutinised by RBS. Everything we post goes via them to ensure at no time its sold as an RBS Course. Many RBS associate teachers run schools and teach privately all with their associates in it!!! Anita Young teaches on courses and also the odd private. People need to work. Teachers are passionate- if we can help we want to. Thats all this course is!!!!!! Just humans helping humans with no ulterior motive. So calm down and either be grateful or leave us to help others. Simple as that.