Dizzy dancer

No signatures required. I am trying everything to talk her out of it but she is totally insistent!

I know foot stretchers are not advised- it makes me shudder thinking about what they do to the developing bones and tendons!

However, have you looked at the Elgin Foot exerciser? This is actually a podiatrist designed piece that people can use for a number of things including plantar fasciitis. It is however said to be excellent for devloping foot strength and improving the arch secondary to that????

Yes LinMM that would be great thankyou.

Thankyou everyone!

LinMM DD auditioned last year and to be honest was not prepared at all and didn't really fully understand how hard it would be. I think that is one reason why she wants to give it another go. I may be wrong but I think she may want to see if she has improved and if she could make it there now.

There are other reasons too which I can very much understand. She was an associate for 2 years at the school and has friends she misses terribly there. She also feels very comfortable there and has lots of fond memories.

It is closer to home. It also has a much more classical focus.

She has had an issue with bullying this year. She has made friends but ultimately does not seem entirely happy but sacrifices that for her love of dancing and the great academics.

I feel it is just a minefield and wish she hadn't asked????

I sort of get a feeling (maybe wrongly) that your DD was really very keen on the school that turned her down initially (and she was very upset) and hasn't perhaps really come to terms with this.

This is why I think Moomins advice is good.

Depending on the school your DD obviously wanted as her first choice it may be a good idea (though unfortunately not easy I think) to get some idea if she is likely to get in on a re- audition.

Some pupils ....even for the Royal ....do get in on a second audition so your DD could be very happy with the result etc!!

 

However if she is not successful again .....it could be okay as she may then be more accepting of the situation....but she may also be very disappointed.

If she would be more than happy to continue where she is if she should not be successful again then perhaps it's okay.

Making sure of course protocols are followed.

What I did not pick up is how much time has now elapsed .......was this audition one ...two ...three ...years ago for example?

 

I don't personally see why any students at vocational school shouldn't from time to time audition for other schools if they want to but the MOTIVE for doing this should be very clear to the child /student involved.

Do you have any idea ( though of course you don't have to share it with us) what your DD's real motive is for this audition?

I am new to this but am seeking advise. My DD is currently at vocational school but would like to audition for a different school. DD is on the MDS so I would hate for her to risk losing it. So, my questions are;

1. Should I let her do this? (She got a no last time and was incredibly upset).

2. Do we tell her current school she is auditioning elsewhere?

3. Will this affect her MDS?