balletmum13

I think we will try it and see how it all goes? What is the furthest that you would travel?

Thanks for your input everyone!!

She does want to audition for upper schools and her favourite is ballet.

How far would be the furthest you would travel to a dance school? 

We are thinking of making it slightly less but will see if we enjoy the trial first. How much would do at vocational school as she is concerned that she doesn't do enough compared to others! 

My dd is 14 and for some time we have been unhappy with her training and teachers.

We are considering moving her to a new dance school either from September or January. 

She has a trial next week but I was wondering what you think of this time table.

Monday: 1.5 hours of ballet, 1 hour of pointe.

Tuesday: 1 hour of modern, 1 hour of ballet.

Wednesday: 1.5 hours of ballet, 1 hour of character.

Thursday: 1.5 hours of ballet, 1 hour of tap.

Saturday: 6 hours including ballet, pointe, contemporary.

Sunday: 1.5 hours of ballet, 1.5 hours of pointe or partnering or rep.

What do you think of this?

Thank you,

BM13

Thank you for all of these suggestions, I will look through them all with dd.

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could purchase some pretty long sleeved leotards for my 14 year old dd.

They need to be full arm length ,not 3/4. This is due to certain issues that we are faced with. 

I have found some some but they all tend to be very plain and not flattering which is not the quite the look my dd is going for.

Thanks for any help anyone could give.

BM13 xx

You can aim for the exam and even if you don't do it you will still have improved greatly and will be ready to do it soon after.

BM13 x

Audition today for year 10!! Dd is very nervous as still recovering from an injury..

Are there any online programs in the U.K.?

I just had to pop into this thread. Had a meeting today and basically the deputy head, who's daughter dances, said I should consider home schooling!!!

... which we already are

Please could you PM me? I have sent you a message.

Done on behalf of dd. Hope it helps!

Also, does anyone have any experience of feet shrinking due to pointework?

BM13

My dd's friend's first pointe shoes were Gaynors but they were the only pair that fitted.

My dd (14) would like to try them but is going to wait for when she does now pointe.

She currently wear Merlet but has also worn Grishko in the past.

BM13

Done on behalf of dd!!

Done x

In that case it would be good if she can keep ticking over during the Christmas holidays if she can, and when classes start again, take it steady for a few days and don't overdo it. Going back into full-on dance training after a break is prime-time injury territory!!

 

Best of luck for the auditions

She actually hasn't been dancing for 5/6 weeks due to torn ligaments but is due to begin physio and dance this weeks and build up strength over christmas.

Total of hours of dance overall probably, with a large chunk of ballet within that.

 

I'd say your dd is doing plenty, when are her auditions?

They are in January.

If it helps, some of the CAT schemes had a benchmark of 13 hrs at age 13, 14 at 14, 12 at 12 etc

 

There wasn't too much weight out on this but they would review with parents and dancers if a lot more or a lot less than this

 

On that basis, I guess you're in the right ball park but maybe your dd feels she needs a bit more of something and could handle more without being disadvantaged too much socially or academically or risks to physical health .... this is only from what I've spoken with other parents and tutors about so don't take my word for it

That is interesting to know. Is the 14 hours just for ballet?

It looks like you have put lots of effort into this solo. Is it self choreographed or is did you learn it in a private lesson? I only pointer would be to show a clear contrast between when your feet are supposed to be pointed or flexed to clean up the line of your feet.

Thank you Janet. And yes, the performing arts class has 1 hour of musical theatre dance (a dance to whatever song they are currently learning and a different one too), and then singing and drama. They perform these at various festivals and performances.

Hi everyone,

As you may or may not know my dd is 14 and is auditioning for year 10 entry at both Tring and Elmhurst.

What amount of ballet and other styles are recommended for this age?

She currently does over 8.5 hours of ballet (both free work and syllabus) as well as 2 hours of pointe, 2.5 hours of modern, 1 hour of tap, 1 hour of stretch class, 1 hour of street dance (required in her dance school for performance opportunities), 1 hour of jazz and 1 hour of pilates.

She also does a 4 hour performing arts class.

In addition to this she practices at home at least 0.5 hours 7 days per week (totalling 3.5 hours).

In your opinion is this too much, too little or just right?

She insists that she does far less than others her age but I am not too sure.

Many thanks,

BM13

i think this is the one i normally use: https://www.youtube2mp3.cc/

Just used this website and it worked! Thank you.

Yes- we will see. DD going and is very happy & positive. It is only my personal cynical view that I have not passed onto her! Lots of financial gain made at these auditions I think.. We have Elmhurst finals for yr9 in March, so fingers crossed!

Good luck for finals!

Is it a boarding course?

Thank you. When my dd auditioned for year 7 a few years ago there were more stretches in her audition (perhaps they were part of the modern class??)