FlexyNexy

My DD is a minimalist (does not carry anything unnecessary). She has bought a normal back pack (properly sitting on her shoulders) from Sports Direct. Cost about £3 and had it for over a year now. I do not see the point buying something "ballety" ...bag is bag in my opinion.

My DD is going. Very excited.

My DD is attending and already packing :-D 

And this is why I am never around and send my darling poor husband (who also sit around pub or car) :-D
Can't deal with them.

DD only uses Grishko 2007 - perfect fit since she started. 

Following up on my DD's summer school recommendation on previous page with Natalia Kremen Ballet School i have found useful page that you might want to follow too.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vaganova-Summer-Intensive-in-London-2015/1510962492516248

DD got her "yes" letter in today. Happy for her.

FlexyNexy, we still don't have anything. The website says to ring if you haven't heard anything by today

Will ring tomorrow afternoon if nothing received by then.  

I usually just take nice photo of my daughter - Photoshop it to make it perhaps a fairy with wings blowing fairy dust over the tree....and get it printed and/or email it to family abroad around the world. 

My DD is waiting for her letter too. Still nothing. 

I prefer to do a gift baskets rather than special gift. I get lots of ballet themed small things of the net or ballet shops (i.e. ballet socks, CD's, hair pins, ballet tights, book, dance accessories like ribbons, personalized bottle, small diary to keep her notes, dance warm ups, leg warmers perfume..etc.) organize it nicely into lovely basket wrap it all up into cello bag add big ribbon bow on top and ...voila.

Good idea for some would be perhaps subscription to dance magazine or you can’t go wrong with theater tickets.

Hello FlexyNexy and welcome out of the lurking shadows.  I do hope you will keep posting!

Thank you Janet. I have been so far more of an observer  , but hope to contribute more.

Hi FlexyNexy

 

Do you know what age is the Natalia Kremen Ballet Summer Intensive Course is suitable for and Grade?

Hi Dancing2003

I am sure it is suitable from 11 (my DD was 11 when she did the course). We did various summer courses before, but you can not even compare them with what she has learned during the week with NKBSummer Intensive. It has opened my eyes a lot. For me most of them are just "moneymaking" scheme for me.

Hi, will measure it tonight. Waist is 46cm.

Pale range Character Skirt 
Black Character skirt with Pale Blue, Lilac and Blue ribbons, suitable for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) grades 3. Elasticated waistband.

Note: Length should be to mid-calf 
Waist: 46cm (BUT ELASTICATED WAISTBAND TO FIT MORE!)
Original Price: £30 – I can sell for £13 + pp
Condition: used but like new only twice for exam!!!

Black low heel tap shoes – with front taps

Make: Roch Valey 
Size: 11 and half
Conditions: Worn, but in FAB condition!
Price: £5 + pp

From our personal experience I would recommend Natalia Kremen Ballet Summer Intensive Course. My DD has enjoyed her time at the summer school to the maximum and has gained a lot from the experience. The teachers were truly passionate and enthusiastic. My DD will be returning in 2015.