Balletmum22

Hello, I am looking for 2 tickets for any performance of Swanlake at ROH on a Friday or Saturday evening or during half term.

21 hours ago, bbballerina said:

Its still available 

So sorry it turns out my daughter is after an entirely different style...

I would like it if still available please. 

Hi Tinkerbell, I’d be interested if still available?

Hi, is the pink one still available?

9502 turquoise also sold. Only one left is the 9502 in black

9501 turquoise sold too

Roy blue and grenat red are now sold

I have 4 Degas 9502 for sale in size 12A - in black, burgundy red (grenat), royal blue (Roy blue) and pale blue (turquoise), all matt with lining. I also have a Degas 9501 in turquoise- not lined. 
 

They are in excellent condition as I have only ever hand washed them. My daughter has grown out of them so I need to sell them and get her the size up. 
 

Happy to send photos on request. Price £30 each. 

I also have a 9501 light blue in 12A, that one isn’t lined.

23 hours ago, PurplePirouette said:

Hi, 

 

I’m looking for Degas leotards suitable for auditions so mainly styles 9501 or 9502 in a 12A, front lined. My daughter does have a 14A that we have made the straps smaller, so may consider this size too. Ideally after blues/greens/purples or pinks but may consider other colours. Many thanks: ) 

Hi, I have 4 Degas 9502 for sale in size 12A - in black, burgundy red, royal blue and pale blue. All Matt with lining. They are in excellent condition as I have only ever hand washed them. My daughter has grown out of them so I need to sell them and get her the size up. I also know of another mum who is interested so please let me know and I will also check in with her. 

Thank you Dancer123! Feel better already

Hello! I am really concerned about a comment my dd’s ballet teacher made recently. She told me that one of my dd’s legs is longer than the other but not to worry as it is probably due to a growth spurt d they will eventually even up. My dd is 9 years old and very serious about ballet. I worry this may stand in the way of her chances for  vocational training at the age of 11 when auditions take place. Has anyone else made similar experiences? I am having to wonder why it is that my daughter’s legs are unequal and not the legs of the other girls in her class who are also growing? She has being doing a lot of stretching over the past year so I am also wondering if she might have overdone it and some damage...

Hello, would someone be able to recommend a good dance course during the Easter half term break? My daughter is 9 years old and live in the South East. RBS and Elmhurst start age 11+ and I was wondering if there were any other comparatively good courses for younger ballet dancers?

Is there a JA class (year 4) in London next Saturday 30/09?

White hand towel? Had no idea they needed one...Do they need to take a mat too? Ot anything else?

32 minutes ago, Balletmum55 said:

 

Some make very small bows with theirs and some are huge so I'd say it was personal choice as there are no instructions and various takes on the bows that I've seen! I went with medium size for the first term (so about 5/6" bow) and then we went gradually smaller as dd got older x  eventually we saw that dancique in Birmingham made pre-made blue bows on a clip in the royal blue ribbon so we changed to those and saved a good 10 minutes each Saturday trying to get it 'just so'!  

 

All the teachers I've come across at JAs are extremely friendly and relaxed with the children and the parents so don't worry xxx 

 

Hope all the Dc have a fabulous first class xx 

Thank you!

12 minutes ago, Littlebear said:

Hi Pixie I cut the ribbon in half and tied it into a clip. Hoping it will stay on the clip and won't have to keep re-doing it every week! 

Thank you, I will do the same.

What did everyone do with the hair ribbons? I bought two but it now looks like they are too long. Is it okay to cut one ribbon in two or would they end up too short?

1 minute ago, Littlebear said:

My DD (and me!) are just a little bit excited about starting at Eastleigh tomorrow ! Look forward to meeting everyone else there xx

So are we Littlebear! See you tomorrow. Xx

3 hours ago, sunrise81 said:

Just had an email about invoices. By the end of September for Leeds

So did I

57 minutes ago, sunrise81 said:

We don't start in Leeds til the 23rd.......my mum is currently making her skirt!!!! Not had an invoice yet either. Thought it was August too, and want to get it paid so I can sort out a holiday for next year! 

First class in Eastleigh is

on 16/09. Was told invoices will be sent out in September.

1 minute ago, Littlebear said:

Hi Pixie, no and I can't find anything about it so I'm wondering if I dreamt it?!  But I'm pretty sure someone mentioned something about one when I told them DD had been accepted. 

This is what was mentioned in the Handbook we were sent:

6 minutes ago, Littlebear said:

Does anyone know anything about an October workshop for the JA's?  Is this just for the older children or for all age groups?  Be interested to find out more...

No, I don't know anything about it. How did you hear about it Littlebear? I guess we will be told about these things by the teacher?

9 minutes ago, sunrise81 said:

That's really sad they don't seem to care My daughters school were very supportive and so pleased when she got the yes. 

15 hours ago, Dancingmummy said:

My DC is currently in year 3 and got a JA place in London for 32 sessions. Have told her school (academic) about it and they couldn't care less. Anyone else had similar? 

I have to say that I told the school and they offered to put something about her in the newsletter and a feature on the school's website but the newsletter is not particularly relevant as they tend to use an app for any school related communications so I am not sure how well read it is. I also looked up the school's website and the page where pupils' successes are shared is rather well hidden and difficult to find. But at least they did offer to do that.