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One week by email last year. Good luck!

Would this fix it? - "Ballet is the foundation of western/European dance"

Couldn't help but notice that the author of the danceplug article "can be found teaching ballet and modern dance"!

There's plenty of dance college training in the UK that doesn't purely focus on ballet. Is it different in the US? (Genuine question) 

My daughter is selling the following Tring CBA uniform.

Mid leotard (Ballet Rosa blue) size medium. Excellent condition as worn only a few times.

Jacket size small (comes up long in the arms and body). Very good condition.

DM for more information.

There were 18 year olds at my DD's Hammond audition

Don't know if anyone here is awaiting news on Dada funding, but we've received news.  Seems like both MDS and Dada funding emails are trickling out!🤞 for positive news for your dancers 😊

@Bex that sounds brutal! The times my dd auditioned (all live) all the yes's were called out and the no's gathered together. Naturally there were some upset dancers but in the no group the kids were told they would all be on the waiting list. 

Very helpful thank you @DancingShoesand @Dance.Mum

Just re-reading it sounds like I'm being nosey! But against all odds my dd has been offered a place and I'm conscious that acceptance deadline is soon. She really wants to do it but I can't have too many surprises financially. Hopefully NYB will respond soon but if anyone has any knowledge I would be very grateful thank you.

Does anyone with previous experience know what additional costs are associated with NYB? I've got an idea off travel and hotel, show tickets etc but what about uniform and costumes (not including tights, pointe/flats etc)? And do the kids need additional money for outings or similar? It's all adding up 😅. Thanks.

Malvern is a lovely residential. My dd is older but went for the first time last summer. They definitely swam her week (wk 1) but she says only a couple of times and many kids stayed at the boarding house. My dd said she packed too many "normal" clothes. Loads wore ballet skirts and there were some for sale there. She said definitely bring snacks and also warm- up clothes to wear so not wandering around Uppingham in a leotard (last year the accommodation was 5 minute walk across the town from the studios).  Your dd will love it I'm sure 😊

10 hours ago, Medora said:

I find it very difficult to understand exactly what is involved, we have been sent the audition pack but I still can’t seem to find the total cost anywhere. I also think it would be so very helpful if they could publish the rehearsal schedule on their website instead of just giving it over the phone. 

Disappointing that it's not included. After posting here I did receive a response to my email - I was directed to the register for an audition pack form! 😂

It will be interesting to hear how many schools join up to the programme. Given the cost, I can't imagine my DD's primary school signing up. I'm not a teacher but in the state sector I thought school budget's are quite tight right now? I've read articles where some teachers have even bought resources out of their own pockets.

My DD suffered with the breakages, split ends and hair line loss when she was younger. We limited the use of gel and hairspray (occasional use shows etc like Jewel mentioned above) and also cut right back on shampoo as I found this was drying her hair too much and making it brittle. We use loads, and loads of hair conditioner! Sometimes we 'wash' with conditioner only. After the final rinse we add a (very) little argan oil to the hair before drying. In the last year or so she reintroduced hair spray/gel for some classes without problem (well except for the split ends 😂)

Thank you @MamaFrosty that is really useful! Though sadly that's a non-goer for us too 

Has anyone got experience of this performance opportunity please? Training/rehearsal schedule, costs etc? Have emailed a couple days ago but no response yet and the audition date is approaching. Thanks ☺️

Just now, PrancingMum said:

 

Yes - we had a no the first time we applied - a place the second year and then two scholarships - glad we didn't give up after the first no.

Thank you. That's inspiring to hear that. Well done to your child!

Congrats to the yeses and other waitlists!

Does anyone know if anyone ever receives a no? Or whether places from a waitlist ever come up?

Another Bloch and Mirella suggestion here - both worn by my DD (who sounds similarly shaped). Also, Dansez camisoles. Leg line at front nice and high but the way it is cut and stitched the back has good coverage.  I've sometimes needed to shorten the straps to get the bust gathers to sit in the right place.    

Congrats to the yeses and swls. To any other nos, as someone up thread mentioned, there are other lovely intensives out there. Would recommend Malvern and Elmhurst - my dd thoroughly enjoyed both 😊

11 hours ago, Dancing.shoes said:

Waiting list here too. Can I just ask - does anyone just get a straight no?! It seems everyone has yes or wait list - in which case nigh on impossible to get a place from WL if everyone has it?! 

A no here for yr10!

On 08/06/2021 at 06:38, SissonneDoublee said:

Hairdryers are fine, but not hairspray or other aerosols because they set off the fire alarms… gel mist or pots of gel plus water spray and a stick deodorant are the way to go! 
 

(Sliders are also useful for getting to and from the showers!)

Thank you @SissonneDoublee. She'll be relieved 😀.  We'll put sliders on the "to get" list so thanks for the tip!!

Congratulations to the DC with places! My DD has also been offered a place - she's very excited 😊. Bit of a random question, does anyone know if they are allowed to take hair dryers? 

Sorry to hear the "not yet" emails have arrived. I hope your DCs are not too upset and that they'll bounce back, continue to enjoy dancing and perhaps audition again, whether here or for other schemes that have been recommended/suggested. Good luck!

Hi, has anyone applied for the Malvern summer course 2021? If so, can I ask how long it was before you heard whether you had a place?  

On 09/04/2021 at 11:45, Contretemps said:

I believe (and please someone correct me if I'm wrong) that Moorland is the only one from the above list that is selective. I think it's a combination of photos and videos that are sent through. For the others there are of course age and grade requirements, but as far as I know you don't need to provide evidence of ability. 

Elmhurst definitely requires photos and I believe they use them to select students  Photograph Requirements | Elmhurst Ballet School