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    They have been on Facebook. I suspect it will grow in popularity depending how this year goes.
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    1 is in the under 12s and the rest are in 12-14. It is around 2.5 hours for us but travel near there anyway for associates. Not much advertising about the event in Hinckley.
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    Dd1 is doing along with 3 of her friends.
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    Not sure how many spaces. That makes sense now. Phew.
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    Is anyone else auditioning soon? Dds are 14 and 12 and are advanced and intermediate. Yet they have been allocated groups 1 and 2 which on here would appear to be for much younger dancers. I have emailed to query but then thought maybe they had swapped the groups around.
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    Gel toe pads may help. Dd2 wears these as she was getting pain in big toe. They have extra cushioning by the toes.
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    Grishko would probably be the closest or you may find they stock R class shoes which are very similar to Russian Pointe (built in same factory, I believe). Shops we know that sell Russian Pointe are Dancique in Birmingham, Stardust in Lichfield and Just Ballet in Wisbech (just in case any of these are closer to you).
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    Kings could be a very good fit. Both my Dds are Legat and RAD trained. They are associates with them and eldest is with Bristol Russian Youth Co. Kings have another associate audition coming up and Bristol could have space in their youth co. She could audition and then see what she thinks, if currently in yr10.
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    Not official upper schools but do offer private coaching as do Bristol Russian. An expensive option though. Have you considered Russia? Olga at Masters of Ballet or Chika at Bristol could provide you with information. Bolshoi are running a summer school in Italy.
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    2 others include Natalie Kremen and Masters of Ballet Academy. Both offer pre vocational training/ private training and are serious training institutes based in London.
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    Bristol Russian senior summer school is on towards the end of that week. Excellent classes and repertoire taught. They do also offer privates and are used to RAD dancers too. Alternatively, you could contact BW as they have entered dancers in the Genee before.
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    It is a frog stretch and assesses turnout.
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    Dd1 did summer course before. She was not a tapper. She did not do the tap workshop. Advanced tappers did this. Dd1 did an extra contemporary class instead. Do not worry about the tap. Dd1 really enjoyed the course.
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    The cat???😻😻😻
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    Do not forget Fred Astaire as an influence. They were often compared as both excellent tappers. They appeared together. You can see them both here:
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    Hugs to you at this difficult time. I would echo what others have said. Try to ask them for feedback. It can be difficult to hear but may give you action points to work upon. You could ask whether she could be considered for MAs as in Julie W’s post. Did she audition for the Hammond as they do usually provide very good feedback? If not, they may still consider a DVD application. Good luck.
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    Thanks everyone. Dd1 in a comp. We have a professional tutu but is a little snug so wanted a back up just in case. I have decided against the DHgate one.
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    Yes, a diploma is usually a level 5 qualification and is usually viewed as this by most University Admissions tutors. Therefore a BSc is more easily recognised. However, if changing career path it is easier to get degree funding if you previously studied for Trinity Dip as opposed to a degree. There is now funding available to do MSc/MAs and even PhD. They do have to be paid back but is only a small amount each month.
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    A useful resource: https://balletclassroom.wordpress.com/ballet-gear/how-should-pointe-shoes-fit/
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    Dd2 had a good fitting in Capezio by a man called Diva. Sadly, she outgrew them a month later. I have never had a good fitting in Dancia. I always find they try to sell pointe shoes that are too big. We always go to Dancique in Birmingham. They stock a very wide range and have knowledgeable fitters. You could go shopping there instead? It is a short walk from there to the Bullring.
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    Try ‘not a pushy mum’ forum.
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    I did wonder if there could be an issue.
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    Yes
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    Has anyone ordered one of these before? They look good.
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    If you and your Dd have contactless bank cards then any travel is capped at 7.00 a day(each). This is very useful and means you do not have to queue to buy tickets or keep loading up Oyster cards.
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