balletsoccermom

That's really great! Quick question. A friend of mine was asking about the Vaganova International Training Program. I am assuming this is not where your DS is dancing. I'm wondering if this is similar to the Bolshoi's International track. Thank you.

I can't say how it is in Europe, but in the U.S., varying companies employ dancers with varying body types. Everyone looks at NYCB as the ballet company who hires tall and lean dancers. Take a look at their dancers and you will see that they all vary in shape. Sara Mearns is very athletic, Ashley Bouder is tiny and then you have other dancers who are average height. I'm sure they have their tall and lanky dancers, but it is not a prerequisite. If you look at ABT, they also have varying body types. PNB and Ballet West have the reputation for hiring taller dancers and San Francisco Ballet has a reputation for hiring shorter dancers. I guess it seems that one can find a company that suits his/her body type, audition and then wait and see!

IBStage in Barcelona is supposed to be a really good summer intensive. It begins a week earlier (August 8th) but they may let you start a week later. It goes until the 28th. http://ibstage.com

Thank you for all of the responses. It is very reassuring to hear that indeed the school is known for their high level of training. Yes, the school is very new to her as well as living in a different country. So far, she seems to be adjusting well to the change in culture and language. It's funny how much one's perspective can change over night. I was so worried before going to bed about my dd's situation, however upon waking up and reading these posts, I feel much better. I'm wondering what I was stressing about. I think my concern was over my dd's lack of confidence in her skills compared to her classmates. On top of this comment, she mentioned that she wasn't receiving as much attention. At the very beginning, she felt overwhelmed by the number of corrections she received. So, it was disheartening to hear that she felt she wasn't receiving many anymore. As for the other school, I don't even know if attending mid-year is an option. I don't necessarily know if she would be a "favored" student, however I do know that the teacher and AD really likes her and wanted her to stay. Right now, she doesn't necessarily know how the teacher feels about her. Time will tell, right?

How much time do you need to give your dd to decide whether or not a school is the right fit? My dd is coming off the heels of a really good summer intensive where she was also invited to study year round. She enjoyed the classes, the teachers and the overall curriculum. We didn't send her there because she had already committed to another program overseas. She's been in the program less than one month so far. The dance schedule appears to be a little light at first glance. Apparently, they start off slowly and will gradually ramp up with rehearsals. Anyhow, as a mom, I'm reading between the lines in terms of what my dd has shared with me and am worried for her. She says she's the worst kid in the class. The majority of the kids have come up through the lower school and are very well versed with the school's style. She also says she's not receiving many corrections from the teacher. I guess my question is this. Is it better for a dk to be at a world renowned ballet school (company attached) and train despite being one who receives few corrections? Or, is it better to be at another really good school (without a company attached) and be one of the favored students? This second school has also sent many dks to professional companies. She's taken many master classes and been to competitive summer intensives, all with positive feedback. Most teachers say they think she will have a future in ballet. I think she is a little down but is still working really hard to get better. I guess I just want what's best for her and for her to be happy. Any advice?

No live streaming Germany?!

I will update as soon as my dd feels settled. So far, they started really slowly - one class a day for the first 4 days!

Update: We were easily able to get a wifi modem for my dd through Vodafone. It was all very easy...

Hi. Yes, dd has a scholarship to train for two years in Germany. She will be in housing provided by the school, however we have been informed that there is no wireless access. She will be needing it mainly in her room so she could do online schooling. We will be traveling with her to settle her in. Would they allow the parents to sign the contract? Thank you for the information. I will take a look at the sites you provided.

Hi. My dd will be attending John Cranko in the fall and she will need access to fast and strong Wifi for her studies. Are there any suggestions as to how to go about getting it and what companies would be the best? Thank you.

You should go over to to the Ballet Talk site and ask the pointe shoe moderators over there. They are very knowledgeable about pointeshoe fittings.

Wonder if the new director at Stuttgart will also bring up dancers from Cranko. Why is Reid Anderson leaving?

Hi Ellie. Am wondering if you care to share more information about Cranko Schule. My dd will be studying there coming this fall.

Hi. I'm wondering if anybody would be able to provide a review for this school...what is schedule like. How is training? Thanks!

@angela Thank you for the information on Stuttugart Ballet. Am wondering how many of the new corps dancers have been promoted from the school. Would you happen to have that information?

Thanks everyone. I guess I am wondering if the training is as good for girls as it is for boys.

Does anyone have any recent information about training at John Cranko Schule?