Tiaramum

Just as a side note RBS now have two programmes for the 5 years at whitelodge, the foundation programme covering years 7,8,9 and then the development programme for 10 and 11. Those dancers finishing  year 9 in July at White Lodge have not been assessed out, they have finished the programme and for whatever reason did not get offered a year 10 place. There is still a lot of assumptions made that students have been assessed out. I've no idea whether this thread is related to White Lodge or not but feel its important to get this message out there. 

Has anyone here any experience of year 10 at KIBA please 

2 minutes ago, balletmom8 said:

I see week 1 starts on a Tue and ends on a Sat. Anyone know what time is pickup on the last day typically? Trying to see if we can fly back to the USA that day or need to stay another night. Also is there a train to Richmond Park from Heathrow/Center of London or do non locals typically rent a car/take a taxi/Uber? Thanks!

It varies but usually 1pm. You can get a train to Richmond and then will need to take a taxi/uber up to White Lodge. For the last intensive the school arranged the minibus to bring students down to Sheen Gate Car Park, rather than having everyone wait at White Lodge, but again a taxi/uber can take you there

3 minutes ago, FlexyNexy said:

When I hosted i always helped. The child was like my adopted daughter/ son. The child was also included in our outings during free time, or had a choice to join and my only demand was to have dinner with us at the table. This has encouraged communication,  making her more welcome and as a part of the family.

 

The same was provided for my daughter when she stayed in NY. The family gave her travel tips,  often picked her up from station and was there when she needed.

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to reply and that’s reassuring! That’s what I imagined it to be like but wasn’t sure. 

Good evening all.

Just wondered if anyone could help me with this topic as it’s something I now need to look into for my own dd. Does a home stay family make sure the dancer gets on the right transport links or should a dancer know their own way round London? I struggle! Do I need to be giving my dd some street wise wisdom! I guess I’m asking is it just literally a bed for the night?! 

15 hours ago, Ottobotto said:

I haven’t heard anything at all 🤔. I sent 2 emails telling them we couldn’t make it and could they please use the original video footage but received no response to either. I assumed at the time they were just busy with auditions but who knows . 

No news here either. We did video footage too 

My DD is trying for Moorlands Yr 10 too - we did ours via video audition though. Fingers crossed we all hear soon. 

Yes we are - although Covid is stopping plans at the moment.

Leeds JA's tend to use towels - Miss Hatton is lovely and will go over everything that first lesson, so don't worry. Enjoy it all x

My dd is boarding from September and this is one of my concerns. Sending big hugs - so hard when we are not there to help them through it x

https://www.psinternationalballet.com/ - Ran by Peter and Shannon.

Fab summer school, this will be our third year there. DD loves it

Does anyone have a clue as to when term information/financial info etc gets issued from RBS for WL?

Thank you JulieW. The dancers at our local school still have love and passion for dance even though not many got recalled for finals at lower schools, they are already talking of going again next year. I really think its us as parents that struggle with it all. LOL

15 minutes ago, meadowblythe said:

 

Although my son was assessed out, if you think about it logically, the chances are that it won't.  If 10% of a year leave, 90% won't.

 

Whatever happens you have WL on your CV.  My son's view is that if he hadn't attended his first school, even though he wasn't that happy there, he wouldn't have the technique to be where he is now.  Possibly the name on the CV helped too - there were a lot of ex-students from that school in his first company.  But if he hadn't been assessed out he would have lost his love of dancing, and doubts if he would have continued,  the school  just wasn't right for him.

 

Thank you Meadowblythe for that. I really appreciate hearing that - its reassuring

4 minutes ago, Picturesinthefirelight said:

 

Wheras I have heard that certain other schools may be interested in building links to visit the school to watch class and speak to children who have been assessed out to discuss their options.

That's reassuring. Thank you for sharing that.

9 minutes ago, MAK said:

Wow @Tiaramum that sounds like you have news worth celebrating?? (Whatever you decide to do). If I'm understanding right then huge congratulations to your DD 🎉

Thank you MAK x

This is my worry about taking up a year 7 place, we've also heard rumours that if assessed out of WL there will be little/no chance of getting another vocational school. What happened to just going to one class a week. LOL

No clue as to how many. We are going to enjoy the experience, hope for the best but preparing for a No.

Sorry for your No Ally6684, hope your DD takes it ok. Its so few places for so many. Good luck everyone still waiting x

Hopefully tomorrow for Birmingham and London! Good luck to all waiting x

Oh Dopedeedoo. This is just awful. DD now knows her friends who auditioned elsewhere has their results. LOL! Good luck to your dd

2 hours ago, richieN said:

DD applied for Yr9 intake at White Lodge, and has now been invited to the finals in March.

 

Eeeek !!!!

46 minutes ago, abitwornout said:

Can’t quite believe I’m typing this , My dd has finals for upper school . I’m so very happy for her . We just didn’t expect this. 

Many congratulations to you all, So lovely to hear some good news. I've got another day of frantically checking, I think I know its a NO but even so! Lol. Where did your DC audition?

Any news today? We are still waiting! Expecting the no but doesn’t stop me checking! 

Still waiting on the email Dopedeedoo. Feeling quite queasy! Lol. Are you still waiting too?

Manchester are out. Good luck all waiting still