dancemum09

Hi everyone,

DD (16) is auditioning for EYB Giselle on Monday in Aylesbury and I was wondering if anyone else was?

Hi all,

DD had her first annual assessment today at Tring Park’s classical ballet academy (she is in group 5). Just hoping that perhaps one of you old-timers could help me out - when and how do we get the results? Are they given them in class/letter/ email? Also it would be great to know roughly how long it takes. Thanks!

Ok thank you!

6 hours ago, Dancey said:

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Brilliant thank you!

4 hours ago, Ballet4ever said:

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Great thank you!

22 minutes ago, Sheila Beelam said:

We have three colours of Bullet Pointe skirts in stock now, with another four colours on their way from the US  

(Their pastel trash shorts are also fab!) ❤️

Great - could you restock the colour Dream (the pale grey) - it’s DDs favourite colour! 

Sheila Beelam - amazing! What’s your website?

Hi all, 

DDs birthday is coming up and she’s particularly keen on a few new ballet skirts. Does anyone know of any good websites that sell nice ones? She loves the brand Bullet pointe but I’m reluctant to ship it from the USA - does anyone know where I can get those skirts in England? Thanks!

10 hours ago, drdance said:

Slightly fewer exercises in RAD but the exercises themselves are longer. Difficulty is similar I think although it’s been a long time since I did taught the ISTD. 

 

Regular flats might be worn in class but for the RAD exam it’s soft blocks.

Thank you both! 

7 hours ago, TooTu said:

dd is taking her RAD intermediate soon & wears soft blocks for the class too. In her school they are encouraged to wear soft blocks for all classes rather than flats. 

balletbean Thank you! I am assuming your DD wears the soft blocks in the lessons too? 

Hi everyone, 

DD is joining some additional classes from her dance school soon and one of them is RAD Intermediate. Does anyone know how RAD’s Intermediate compares with ISTD’s Intermediate? In terms of difficulty, no. of exercises, etc. Also I believe for the RAD exam she needs soft blocks/Demi pointe shoes as well as pointe shoes. Does she not need regular flats at all? If not do they wear the soft blocks in class instead of flat? Many thanks! 

Hi all

Was hoping I could gain some knowledge in the world of Associates. DD attended Move It last weekend and was scouted for a free audition for LSC Associates. She’s very keen on the training there however but it’s over an hour to get there. We live much nearer Tring Park so we’re also considering auditioning for Associates there? DD also thoroughly enjoys Tring’s holiday courses. If anyone has experience with either programmes it would be great if you can share. Also I believe TPA is after school and on a Saturday - should she get in can she just go on the Saturday or is it firmly encouraged to go during the week as well? Thanks!

7 minutes ago, Anna C said:

I agree in principle about A Levels being something you can do at any time, but this does depend on subject, what you'd like to study at Uni, and which uni you're interested in.  With languages, for example, it is very much a case of "use it or lose it" post GCSE.  Also, a BTEC, Level 6 diploma or Foundation degree in dance or performing art may well be enough to get you into Uni but I suspect it does limit you to a smaller pool of unis and studying or topping up your degree in a limited subject range - e.g. dance, or teaching dance.

 

This is fine, even great, for many people, but not only is the dance world incredibly fickle and competition for dancing jobs is hugely fierce these days but even the strongest dancers physically can suffer serious injuries, become ill, or even burn out and want to stop dancing.  If at that stage you already have good A Levels in what the Russell Group call "enabling subjects", this does mean that you're not tied to dance, should you want or need to change path completely.  

 

Obviously there are pros and cons but personally I think it's wise to think of all the possibilities.  

Anna C yes that is a very fair point. DD is very academic so it’s a tough decision! 

Thanks everyone. I must reassure you that tring isn’t our only option - just a preference 😂 we’re also interested in arts ed, Italia Conti and elmhurst to name a few. If you don’t mind me asking, how have  your DDs coped with the competitive environment? Thanks again- this is all really helpful stuff; pointetoes that’s a great attitude about a levels and uni always being there. 

Hi everyone 

My DD attends normal school at the moment and takes dance after school - she’s year 10 at the moment. She’s very keen to attend a vocational school for sixth form - but me and DH have agreed that A Levels still have happen! We’ve all agreed that Tring Park is probably the best option (although we’re open to others) and I was hoping people could share their experiences of life at tring, specifically the environment and the 6th form dance course. Thanks!

DD is thrilled to be in the morning stars group - she wasn’t sure if she had enough pointe experience and another dance in act one which I’ve forgotten the name of! Thank you all so much for the help. 

Just one more thing- does anyone know if the ‘warm up’ class is part of the audition? Thanks

Thank you all so much! I’ve told my dd and she seems much more relaxed xx

Hi

my DD is doing Coppélia with EYB at Rickmansworth and the casting audition is on Tuesday. Does anyone know what to expect as she’s quite nervous. 

Also do any of you know what parts she may get? She just turned 15, is on pointe and she’s 5’3/5’4. Thanks! Xx