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  1. Which one? The Rose and Petal? It’s gorgeous!! My daughter is only 5’1 and wears an XS in Wear Moi, T0 in Degas (with straps shortened). 

     

    The Bliss style comes up too long and too wide at the shoulders for her. 

     

    If you give me an email address I can send pictures, alongside another leotard if you want to see sizing. I can also measure for you.

     

    The other two are also very pretty, just too big!! 

  2. I have three brand new custom Luckyleos, ordered for my daughter. They are all a new style just launched and unfortunately they seem to come up a big compared to their other styles. Tried on but not worn, tags attached. Only arrived from

    US today!

     

    Bliss in Dusk with Petal Print cap sleeves. Fully lined (front and back). Size small. Link below: 

     

    https://www.luckyleodancewear.com/collections/best-sellers-1/products/dusty-rose-petal-cap-sleeve-bliss-br-best-seller?variant=16123608825946

     

    Bliss - same as picture above - but body is in Stone Camelia print with 3/4 white mesh sleeves. Fully lined. Size small.

     

     

    Bliss - same style as picture in link - but body in Red with 3/4 white lace sleeves. Fully lined. Size small.

     

    All have a lovely low back. 

     

    I am able to return them for full refund but thought that I would see if anyone on here was interested first! They take 5-8 weeks if ordered from Lucky Leo. Each cost £80 including customs charges (plus postage)  so would really like £75 each. 

     

    I can send photos is anyone anyone is interested. 

  3. My DD was given permission to attend a private ballet lesson once a week in her last term of primary school in preparation for attending vocational school the following September. We timed it to coincide with PE/Games lessons so that she was not missing important academic lessons. School were very happy to authorise it. I think it was recorded as either ‘educated off site’ or ‘sporting activity’. 

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  4. I have been clearing out my daughter’s dance wardrobe and have the following leotards for sale, all in good condition, some hardly worn. 

     

    Wear Moi Flora in lilac , turquoise, fuschia and peach. All age 10-12. Like new. £15 plus postage. (£33.45 new)

     

    Wear Moi Abbie in pink. Age 10-12. Worn about twice! £8 plus postage (£18.95 new)

     

    Wear Moi Duchesse in mint green. Age 10-12. Worn about twice! £15 plus postage (£31.95 new) 

     

    Wear Moi tank style with lovely rosette pattern around neck line front and back in white (sorry couldn’t find the style name!) Age 10-12. Never worn. £15 plus postage (was around £30!)

     

    So Danca R45 in Black, size 2A. Tank style with ruche front neckline and pretty lace detail on straps and back. Worn once. £10 plus postage (was around £25)

     

    So Danca R16 in dark turquoise/blue, size 2A. Plain cami front with patterned strap back with a few diamantes. Slight bobbling but very wearable. £5 plus postage (was about £25).

     

    Mirella cami with cross back and lattice pattern lace at neck line and back. Age 12. Worn about twice! £10 plus postage (was about £25). 

     

    Basilica Lachelle, Black with floral print at neckline. Floral printed back with key hole opening. Age 12 ( though small fitting so would probably fit 9-11 year old). Worn about 8-10 times, very good condition. £8 plus postage (£30 new).

     

    Sansha Gaby Fleece Warm Ups, Black bottoms, red top. Size P2 (my daughter wore them age 9). Worn for 1 summer school! £8 plus postage. 

     

     

    Please let me know if you are interested. I am happy to supply photos! 

     

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  5. JAs dance in one piece which is a mini ballet. It does seem expensive for the amount of stage time but it is a Summer School aswell. They are kept really busy with daily ballet class, rehearsals, other classes eg acting, Evening activities, Choreo Competition, etc. The cost covers 10 days full boarding at Elmhurst so when you work it all out, it’s actually not that bad!

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  6. My DD has done NYB a couple of times as a JA including last year at Elmhurst. Cost of Summer School this year is £850 I think. On top of that, depending on where you live, you need to factor in:

     

    Travel/accommodation the night before Summer School.

    Travel/accommodation, food, etc during dress rehearsals and performances at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham. Most stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn or Novotel which are really close to the theatre.

    Travel/accommodation for Sadlers Wells performance.

    Tickets for the shows you wish to watch. I think Crescent tickets were about £30 and Sadler’s Wells a bit more (though testing my memory now!)

    Mandatory purchase of an NYB leotard and T Shirt (about £30).

    A new pair of ballet shoes and tights/socks for each role danced. Last year we had to buy black leather split sole shoes and black ankle socks for JAs. 

     

    It is not a cheap Summer School experience but my DD has loved it both times.

     

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  7. As far as I am aware, YDA don’t have a set number in each year. They seem to offer to those they really want, not to fill places. The maximum in a year group is about 14 (mix of boys and girls) but can be as few as 8/9.

  8. 10 hours ago, Newdancermum said:

    Is NYB comparable in cost to EYB?  

     

    From memory, NYB last year was about £830 for Residential Summer School (10 Days) and performances. Additional costs were Uniform (minimum a cast T-shirt and NYB Leotard), travel to/from Summer School and theatres and hotels/meals for the evening before SS drop off day and during the performances. We ended up needing 5 nights in hotels. Then there are tickets to see the shows.  It does add up but my DD enjoyed it immensely. 

     

  9. I just asked DD and she said that last year there were always 2 houseparents and 2-3 older students who came to the JA dorms to help those that needed hair assistance!! 

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