Pixiewoo
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I was looking at the 2nd skin squares (never heard of them before) ... do they need tape to hold them in place? Which tape works best? As I find micropore fabric or the plastic equivalent don't stick to sweaty feet! DD has rather sweaty feet! Not that we need these yet ... but I like to be prepared!
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Hmmm . I was going to suggest Rennaissance Arts in Leeds, but you need to be a bit older. Northern school of contemporary dance often have things on. To be fair though, my DD didn't do any workshops or extra classes until she was at high school.
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How old is your DD and which 'bit' of Yorkshire are you looking in? However, I agree, it is hard to find workshops etc in Yorkshire! We tend of hear of local dance schools having a 'one off' workshop with a particular dancer, or a day to learn XYZ, but there doesn't seem to be any easy way to find them!
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I have no idea! She has been dancing since she was 4 and having acting lessons since she was 7, so the 2 have always gone together. ( mid teens now ) She is an expressive dancer and an effective actor. It is just 'her' and the way she is in general, so I don't know if acting lessons have helped with dance expression!
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That's soooooo useful. I've just read it to DD who does alot of acting and she said it was really good to remember and explain 'how' to do it! Thanks xx
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That's really good and relevant to dance schools/ children and parents. Thank you for sharing x
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Move Dancewear now has contract to sell Weissman costumes
Pixiewoo replied to Balletmum's topic in Doing Dance
Brilliant news. Thank you! I had to order last weissman from states myself ... all fine ... until I then had to pay a £20plus duty fee when in collected parcel! -
Thank you x
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Does anyone know of any Spring intensives held the week BEFORE Easter in 2020? They all seem to be the week after and DD already has commitments that week!
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We've had a bit of this, but DD decided that she'd dance and be with her dance friends than her 'friends' who didn't 'get' her. Also when DD started year 9, she also started GCSEs and the homework ramped up. It was a tight learning curve. Allnewtome I hope with time to think and perhaps seeing out the term ( with maybe reduced classes ) your DD will be happier. Thinking of you all x
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me too! 😂 I only use it, if the card reader isn't working! I find the machines at the top of car park as you come in from A64 ( not past NB ) are usually working! I did look into DD using the train! but factoring in getting to and from train stations and times of trains ... it's still just about cheaper and easier to drive the hour and park! We live too far away for the buses to be any use.
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I use the 'parkmobile' option to pay in the quarry hill carpark.
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DD is just there at weekends ... sometimes I just drop her off and go and park at asda to do my shopping and then arrive back in time to pick her up as she waits outside but I don't know anywhere local! A friend said she drops off and then parks in a local housing estate, but I don't know where! X
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Help where can my daughter complete her BTEC L2 Dance?
Pixiewoo replied to hoglett's topic in Doing Dance
do Derby college do it? I know a friends child was looking at doing a BTEC in performing arts/drama something there a few years ago. i hope you find somewhere, what a disaster. -
Great idea. Always good to have 'real life' experiences of summer schools. I'd be interested to hear about Easter intensives. DD went to Laine for summer school 2019 and had a brilliant week. She worked very hard and slept for 3 days when she got home! She stayed with a host family and 3 other summer school attendees. End of week show was phenomenal.
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I keep trying to show DD how to sew... she has the basic idea but no patience or interest! ( and Pointe shoes are too expensive for her to practice on!!! ) She is taught to cook at school but not sew. I think she watched some YouTube videos for sewing (making a basic cushion type thing ) but I don't know links. Sorry x
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sad news. sending love and prayers x
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DD hasn't had them fit Pointe shoes, (although we have bought a fair number of other dance shoes from them!) But I have had Dancia recommended for Pointe shoes. They have a few shops; we've visited Reading and Crowthorne in Berkshire.
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Thank you for all the advice and insight you have offered over the years. best wishes for the future. x
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Thank you.
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I wonder if your best bet would be to contact RAD HQ? I know that RAD exams are only offered at set times of the year in different places. Good luck x
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Thanks both .... that's what i was thinking about doing ... just needed someone else to suggest it!
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I know this is a ballet based forum but need some help! PLEASE! DD has bloch split sole tap shoes which are a lovely soft leather ... but after a year of wearing, they have stretched and are just too big around the foot! She can't pull the laces any tighter and insoles haven't helped! Any suggestions or do I need to buy a pair in a smaller size! ( as I suspect her feet have just about stopped growing, so she won't grow into them! )
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Starlite make split sole canvas shoes that dd found narrow. X
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There must be a local dance shop or somewhere recommended by your dance school. Otherwise, I have just been ordering/talking to 'dancewear solutions' who are an American dance website, and they have a huge range of stuff, and at what seems reasonable prices. AND if you are in states, free postage! ( shipping to UK wasn't too bad either! ) Enjoy xx
