dancefanatic

Thank you so much, I hadn't heard of these and have now done a quick search. I have also written to the school's AD to ask whether she should be assessed by the school's new physio with regard to her turnout, particularly when the original information he gave us is in total contradiction of her currect teacher.

I've just got off the phone with my DD who has discovered she has lost marks previously gained on last year's assessment at vocation school with regards to her turnout. She has been battling a knee injury for most of the last year and thinks this is what has helped weaken her turnout strength but her teacher, she says, doesn't give her clear corrections, rather she prods and points at her. The AD of the school told us previously that he believes she has full turnout capibility but lacks the required strength to maintain it but her current teacher is saying she has limited turnout. Next year is her big year for Upper school audtions and she is now in quite a state. Could anyone more knowledgeable than me (not difficult as I'm neither a dance teacher or a physio!) be able to give me some generic exercises she could do that would help strengthen her turnout muscles? Many thanks,

My DD has just told me that a boy at Elmhurst has also been offered RBS upper school which is fantastic.

Is this still available and, if so, could I see a pic as very interested? Thanks

With ref to a Y8 finals place, my DD was in this situation 3 years ago when she was one of six lucky enough to be invited to finals to compete for the one place available. I understood at that time that 5 had been invited the year before so it will be a very select few recalled. Hope that helps for those among us (myself included) who find the stats useful! Congrats to all so far.

Congrats to your DD Peanut66. So pleased to hear of another positive result from the auditions.

Results of the auditions are certainly filtering out. In a bit of a state of shock as my eldest DD has been offered a bursary (she felt she did really badly at the audition so I was fully expecting a thank you but no email). Now trying to work out the logistics of actually getting her there and back. Good luck to everyone still waiting.

My DD’s RBS JA teacher told her class not to wear their JA uniform as she felt it was particularly unflattering, plus she said the panel knew which candidates were associates anyway. Her preference was an Arabesque Carla leotard it any other high legged one in a colour that suited child. She’s in her third year at Elmhurst now.

Thank you Arucaria, much appreciated. Sounds like it should fit my DD then, she'll be happy 🙂

Hi Tops, Is the leotard still available? I've just shown it to my 14 year old and she would love it if it is. She's a petite 14, wearing a Ladies size 4 - do you think it would fit her? She does wear a C3/large child in her school leo and, if wearing an adult size, we tend to go for XXS but I'm not familiar with Degas' sizing! Thanks,

Re the Elmhurst dancer in blue body stocking, I watched the summer show this year a couple of times and it was definitely the costume that was pulled down over the shoes (during the course of the piece some costumes rose up over the shoes a little so you could see the normal pink pointe shoe underneath). Was effective though.

Elmhurst auditions usually start in early November & I would expect dates/forms etc to go up in early Sept once term starts again. Most if not all who apply get an audition at both Elmhurst & WL. Think WL closing date is usually late October with auditions starting in early Jan.

Yes Elmhurst does. Year 4 up to year 11 I think (on the Extended Assocs as well as the Young Dancer)

Thank you Jan ☺️. I'll get that sorted now as I had a feeling I needed to do something like that.

I also make chiffon ballet skirts to order (Gloriosa Tutus on instagram) and have been thinking of making something similar to the bullet pointe design in as much as a short chiffon circle skirt on an elastic waistband with the dipped hem as I quite like doing a skirt with a difference. I’ll try to get a prototype up online this week for those interested.

I, too, am so sorry to read this and have happily signed the petition. I really hope it helps make both the Governmwnt and, more importantly, doctors and consultants be more responsible of their actions and caring of their individual patients.

Thanks Hazel. And yes, she auditioned in Bath.

Bath results are filtering out. It’s a No for my DD but that’s a relief as we’d already accepted her place at Elmhurst Associates and didn’t want to be having to make a choice. She also got her Grade 1 ballet exam result at the weekend - her first Distinction - so we’re already super proud of her. Hope there are some yes’s for Bath on their way. Simply fab teacher there who taught my elder DD who loved her classes so much.

No idea but they had a minor flood again only a couple of months ago so personally I think it probable!! I was only driving along Pershore Road on Friday afternoon and couldn’t believe the photos I saw yesterday.

Mr Annear said results will be out by early July unless they get a chance to look at things over half term, in which case late June. Best to try and forget about them as the time really will drag otherwise. My younger DD was there this afternoon & really enjoyed the class. Managed to avoid seeing all the ‘bendiness’ thanks to being later arriving than planned (over- turned car with caravan on the M4) but really don’t let that worry you. My elder DD auditioned four years ago & came out saying she wouldn’t get a place as she couldn’t do the splits whilst others could. A couple of weeks later she was offered a Y6 place and is ending her second year at vocational school. The bendiest DC may not have the elusive factor that RBS are looking for and JAs really is about potential plus aptitude for their style of training. Big well done to all those DC auditioning as you’ve had a fab day out doing class with an exceptional teacher and hopefully made some fantastic memories.

My DD is auditioning next week in Bath for year 4. Think she will breeze through it on the day but I'm nervous about how she'll do, what the panel and teacher will make of her having had her elder sister successfully audition for Y6 JAs a few years ago in Bath etc. And then the inevitable 2+ week wait for results! Will have to put it completely out of my mind and try to concentrate on other things!

Absolutely! I thought DancingShoes might be able to help 🙂

You’re welcome

Thanks and yes, my DD is currently Y9. In turn, I found other mums really helpful when doing my rushing around! There is probably a private FB parents page set up for your year which you will also find useful. Unfortunately I don’t know any of the parents outside my DD’s year so can’t point you in the right direction. But think they’ll be someone who can!

Unfortunately we didn’t get to do an induction day as my DD’s place came after summer school 😞 I have a feeling Dancing Boutique didn’t attend last year’s induction though think they have in previous years. There is a closed second hand uniform group on Facebook as find most of the formal uniform is passed along as worn so infrequently! The bits I bought new I did over the phone with DB (I had 3 weeks to get it all ready in!).