Balletmumlife

I hope it's ok to start a thread for 2020 auditions for The Royal Ballet School. I see there is an Elmhurst thread and it's been lovely to read. We're on the audition circuit this year for year 7 and always find it helpful and supportive to find a thread with people going through the same thing. Good luck to everyone auditioning this year and big hugs to the supportive parents who ride the rollercoaster with them! X

A lovely yes for my little boy in group 1! A happy house tonight! Hope there were lots of lovely yes letters received for finals. X

My son didn't wear his Royal JA uniform either in group 1. X

It might be deliberate grouping, but who knows how they sort all that lovely talent out!

Yes, the standard was very high! X

We really enjoyed our visit/audition today at Elmhurst. X

We are there at 9am on Tuesday. Very much looking forward to our visit! X

My son had this email. We are not doing the audition. He's in his third year as a JA in year 6. He is auditioning for vocational school this year and this commitment to do Sleeping Beauty would mean too much time out of training and audition prep. Don't be down, and just enjoy your time as a JA. X

My son did it last year, it was an amazing opportunity but a big commitment as last year the rehearsals were in Birmingham. Started in October half term and then about 6 Wednesday evening's after school. We travelled from Essex on the Wednesdays, rehearsed for around 2 hours and travelled back the same night and my son slept in the car. I don't mind driving and we saw it as an adventure on Wednesdays. Children were looked after wonderfully and we throughly enjoyed the experience! X

My son was in JA4 this year as a Year 5 and staying in this class as a Year 6. The teacher is wonderful and my son loves the fact it's an all boys class! Welcome, and hope you enjoy it! X

My son is currently a Year 5 London JA. When he was a Year 4, there were 4 Year 4 Boys. X

My son was in JA1 from September 2017 to July 2018 as a Year 4 so we knew the Year 4 children in that class that academic year.

Last year my son was in the Year 4/5 mixed class in London. There were only 4 Boys and 4 Girls who were Year 4. This was JA1. My son this year is in an all boys class Years 5 and 6. JA4. Not many Year 4 places. My daughter has auditioned this year for year 4 but we know the chances are slim.

Was this in the London centre? What an amazing achievement to be accepted at 7. Just get a feeling they don't like taking very young year 3's. Xx

Group 1 girls is 10 - 12.15, with a break at 11.15 - 11.30. Group 1/2 boys are the same times as above. Group 1 are the youngest group on Sundays.

I have a little 7 year old who is auditioning on the last London day. Not sure how much chance a young year 3 has, but we are giving it a shot! Good luck to everyone auditioning! Xx

They did last year and this year at The Royal Albert Hall. Have not heard any announcement yet about next year. Rehearsals start in October half term. All rehearsals this year were in Birmingham. X

You had to accept by January 8th. X

A lovely yes for my little Year 5 Boy! (Week 1) He'll be so excited when I tell him! X

My son loves Capezio Hanami too! We've tried various makes but these are his favourite that we now stick to. A few boys from his ja class also have them. X

My little boy did! He's very excited! Xx

Is anyone selling Tring Park CBA Sweatshirts? I need one for my 7 year old daughter and one for my 9 year old son. Thank you. X

That's the class he is currently in. Lovely teacher and he has had a wonderful year! He is moving up to 32 sessions JA4 in September. Well done! X

I have a current Year 4 boy in London. Going into Year 5 in September. X

A lovely yes for my just turned 7 year old! Starting in Group 1. Hope there is other positive news for the younger ones. Xx