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  1. Ruby Foo

    Recalls

    Ruby Foo replied to Balletbabe's topic in Doing Dance

    The recall is at the end of the 2nd day of the final audition when they ask some dancers to stay and do more.
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    Very well done!! Fabulous news😀. Hope you can source the funding. Sorry I can’t be more help.
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    Recalls

    Ruby Foo replied to Balletbabe's topic in Doing Dance

    As far as I know, if it’s a definitive ‘yes’, then no recall necessary. If they are still deciding, then a recall. Certainly know of girls getting a yes with no recall.
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    Mary Goodhew in Wimbledon would also be excellent. She has been mentioned before on this forum. Probably too far for you though. If you can find a nurturing school like this, then your Dd could do associates at the weekend?
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    Would definitely second Sarah Toner. Close to you too.
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    Think it’s important to report correctly about such sensitive issues. Yr 7 White Lodge do an assessment but are not ‘assessed out’. No yr 7’s were assessed out this year as in previous years. There may be occasional pupils who leave in Yr 7 due to unforeseen circumstances but it is not to do with assessments.
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    Sorry, yes, it was a bit off topic! Apologies Polik. It was all the talk of exams, exams, exams. Sending me crazy 😜
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    From a technical aspect, then I agree ballet has to be aesthetically pleasing but I’m afraid I can’t agree with ‘expressing yourself but in a way that is pleasing to the audience’. It’s every artists job to present a truthful and authentic performance/ art work/ music/ literature etc, and if that doesn’t please the audience then so be it. One can never please everyone, and artists must always push the boundaries ( though not for the sake of it) even in ballet, and be honest and integral to themselves. I am not in any way trying to disregard the relevance of perfect technical prowess and totally agree that in having that, allows freedom for artistic performance but I felt the thread was a little oversightful in why we dance in the first place.
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    I have found this thread interesting and most of the points have been awesomely articulate, detailed and correct. However, I feel a little depressed reading through it because overly intellectualising ballet in this way really kills the spirit and magic. Amazing dancers are the ones that that can connect to their inner being and passion and bring forth an honesty and sincerity that produces an authentic and tangible performance. So, the question for me, which of the many syllabi’s nurture that most in a dancer and which suffocate it, in an endeavour to be the most distinct and historically correct in style.
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    We have experience of Tring. Very positive and happy experience.
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    We have, so far, managed to avoid the dreaded video. Know it will catch up with us soon though and having nightmares already. Like you say, such a lot of effort, time, money for studio hire etc. So many of the schools requiring this now and as Dd gets older and wants more international experience, there’s no escape. But you’ve got to be in it to win it, as the saying goes and although all these international auditions sound daunting and your mind can run wild, thinking you’ve no chance, it’s simply not true. Fingers crossed for your Dd.
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    Good Luck to your friends DC!
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    There are always only a small amount of MDS’s available and have to be spread between yrs7 - 10. The number of MDS’s varies from year to year. They usually tell the parents at the audition, how many are available. I guess it would depend on who they feel is more deserving. They may have a space in yr 9 but give the scholarships to yrs7 or 10. There are usually more spaces than beds.
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    You may be disappointed with your mark but the audition panel will only care about what they see on the day of the auditions. So as Kat 09 has said, keep working and improving and use your exam experience to help you do things differently next time.
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    Tring have a fabulous reputation with successful boys training and have a long list of male performers gaining professional contracts. Its a good ‘all round training’ with boys going to into classical as well as MT. You would need to choose between the dancers course or MT course. Easy to swap to MT from dancers but not the other way about. Think you’ve missed the boat for this year, but why not phone and tell them your circumstances and your DS’s dance history? You never know.
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    You don’t say which method your Dd is doing at the moment, RAD? ISTD? Or other? The russian method is a little different and personally, I wouldn’t mix them at her young age. Later, when she has learned the correct use of turn out from the hip ( not the feet!) and correct posture, then maybe. Just going to another reputable class with a different teacher and different children will give her a boost of extra confidence, even if it’s not an associate class at this stage. Providing her own teacher gives permission of course.
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    I would agree with LinMM. RAD Battersea would be perfect. She would be in safe hands and her own teacher probably wouldn’t object.
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    Whatever you decide to do you will find Glasgow to be a very forward thinking city with loads happening on the arts front and plenty dance workshops.
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    Also, might be worth looking at Royal Conservatoire. They do adult contemporary classes.
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    There are very few ISTD ballet teachers in Scotland, if any. There are plenty of schools who do ISTD modern and tap and RAD ballet. The RAD grades do not put so much emphasis on knowing the meaning of the French terminology and do not have so many ‘ free enchainments ‘ ( on the spot unseen work given by the examiner). That’s a simplified comparison I’m afraid, but otherwise they follow similar criteria and you should easily be able to switch. Scottish Ballet do adult ballet classes - they are very popular and you need to book early.
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    Basics

    Ruby Foo replied to Dancemom9's topic in Doing Dance

    Totally agree with the above. Private lessons are valuable for those who want to improve a certain aspect of their technique. A set of 4 or 6 can allow the teacher to fully assess the student and focus in on the particular element that needs improvement, giving support and strength exercises to compliment the tuition. If your Dd has not had any ballet training, then you may be wasting your money. However, good posture, is universal for all dance genres, and having some basic private tuition and support exercises for this, will not do any harm although it would be much cheaper and more fun for your Dd to find a reputable teacher who will incorporate this naturally into a general class.
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    Basics

    Ruby Foo replied to Dancemom9's topic in Doing Dance

    You would expect to pay at least double this in London for an hour of expert tuition.
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    Basics

    Ruby Foo replied to Dancemom9's topic in Doing Dance

    I would definitely recommend Sarah Toner in North London. She is superb at stripping things back to basics and works slowly and thoroughly. Especially good if you can afford one one/ private lessons. She is also lovely and instils confidence at the same time.
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    Have you thought about auditioning for cabaret /entertainment acts at holiday destinations both UK and abroad? Not sure how you go about it but know someone who was 2nd year at a small theatre school who did this last year, in Greece, and found it valuable experience as well as having an amazing time. Easier to get into than the big cruise auditions and once you’re there you may meet people with other contacts. If you don’t have a whole load of finance, then more training is possibly not an option, and you feel physically able then why not get out there and give it a go! You may need to find a one off coach to give you direction for the auditions though.
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    Experience of the girls final yr 8 was in 4 sections- ballet class, physio, interview and academic test but not necessarily in that order. The ballet class is the dominant part, the other 3 are very relaxed and informal. The academic test is mainly to identify if there are any learning difficulties and has no bearing on the result of the audition, as far as I’m aware. The interview is very short and relaxed. The day is VERY long and tiring with lots of waiting around between the different bits and pieces, although I think there were dvds to watch. Take plenty of snacks!. Sorry I can’t be more specific.
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