Raquelle

Hi everyone. My DD got swl for Bath in september. Anyone know what the likelihood is for her getting a place? She got a no 2 years ago so thrilled as this feels like progress! Thanks x 

51 minutes ago, Mummy2BalletFairies said:

Lots of yeses on here- well done to you all! Can somebody please confirm, is there REALLY a letter that is a little more promising that the one we got which went along lines of... "sorry you didnt get a place but there were lots of enthusiastic dancers and we are not offering you a place. ..Feel free to apply again as children develop at different rates (i.e. we have to put this bit in here but we don't want to give you any hope) and if you want any feedback your teacher is best placed to advise...just don't call us."

 

Basically a massive door slam. Are we simply reading different things into the same letter or is there honestly another letter sent out to those with a better chance in future that reads more like "PLEASE do apply again."?! Please don't worry about offending me- I just want to understand where we are as DD now set on applying for Y6 and I would prefer to be straight with her.  Thank you all in advance.

Hello! We got the same letter as you. However a pupil of my dance teachers friend supposedly had one saying that they wanted her to come back next year but couldn’t guarantee she would get in?! Not sure what to make of it really x 

Aw we’ve heard back from Bath and it’s a no for us. A lovely experience all the same and I’m sure we’ll be back next year! Just such a shame there is no feedback. Good luck everyone and well done all x 

11 hours ago, Mummy2BalletFairies said:

We were just before london (eastleigh 25th ma)y and not heard, although like many we are in a sense not waiting as we feel we know the result already mainly because i don't think my daughter compares well in terms of flexibility plus everything else i can't see because i am her mother   but still very interested in this thread as intrigued by what the RBS actually choose and how on earth they can compare a child with little training to a child with significant training (Mine is somewhere in the vast middle). for example my daughter has literally blossomed from performing at festivals for 2 yrs so how can other children who haven't had that opportunity demonstrate that same degree of musical expression- not saying it's impossible but certainly much harder- they only got one improvisation in the audition so what about those little shy ones who come alive when the music bangs and they can just move   i would so love to hear their deliberations and feel sorry for them they only have 1 hour to assess. i thought the 2 hour insight workshop was a very good differentiation of musicality ( parents watch the workshops) but DD said the audition was quite different and very much more focused on how they look in certain bends. they must have had a physio there surely otherwise how could they judge who could bend further with training? i'm digressing...no email here!

Hello! I think it’s a very simple dance class and they are looking for potential over ability and experience (I think!!) -at least this is what my dd dance teacher told me. my daughter only does 45 mins of ballet a week, has never done an audition before or a festival before but her dance teacher thinks there’s potential there so who knows. I met a lovely lady at the bath audition who previously danced for royal ballet and she said it’s not nothing to do with how good they are at dancing at this stage. Best of luck to your dd / ds x x x 

Hello - we went to Bath audition (youngest group) - if some results are out and all so far are yes does that mean we are probably a no?! I know I shouldn’t speculate but I just hate waiting! X (we haven’t received an email) 

Hello everyone. We went to the Ja audition in Bath today and it was such a lovely experience. My Dd thoroughly enjoyed. Seemed some very bendy young ladies there so not sure how she will fare but she loved it and we’ll definitely try again next year regardless of the outcome. Any idea on how long it takes for results to come out? X 

On 18/05/2018 at 22:42, Miss A said:

Hi everyone, my daughter also has an audition at Bath next Wednesday. We don't know what to expect as its our first exposure to RBS. I think she is a little apprehensive but still looking forward to it. Does anyone know how the set up is at Bath? 

 

Raquelle how old is your daughter & have you been there before?

 

We are from Bristol anyone from here too?

 

M

Hi Miss A

we are from Cardiff - it’s our first time so all very exciting. My little one is 7 (8 in July) so will be one of the younger ones. How about your Lo? X 

Hi everyone. Hope you don’t mind me joining the thread! My little girl is auditioning for the first time next Wednesday in Bath! She’s very excited and we have no idea what to expect!! Does anyone know the best place to park in Bath? Thank you! X 

Thank you all so much for your replies. Someone mentioned other associate schemes and I am open to suggestions - I’ve been looking but we are based in Cardiff and I can’t find anything local...ballet Cymru don’t take associates till age 12! rbs Bath is the closest I can find but if anyone knows of any closer ballet schools I would be interested. I think Birmingham might be too far every weekend but Bath is just over an hour so doable!! Thanks x 

Thank you so much for your replies! I think we’ll go for it, and even if nothing comes of it we will have a lovely day out together! Proballetdancer excuse my ignorance but what do you mean by flat turn out of the hips?! 

Thank you x 

Hello! I am hoping someone can help me as I don’t have much experience in the ballet world!! I am wondering whether to apply for my daughter to audition for junior associates with RBS or not. She is 8 in July will be one of the youngest. She has only been dancing for 1.5 years and has only just passed grade 1. She only dances for 45 minutes per week so will not be as experienced as other dancers. I know they say not much experience is needed but is this really true? If it’s just potential they are looking for then we may stand a chance! Her ballet teacher says she has a lot of potential. I just don’t know whether it is worth us applying or not! She does LOVE dancing which I think is important! She doesn’t stop constantly dancing round the house. 

My second question is how flexible do they have to be? She is fairly flexible as in she can almost do box splits but she’s not quite there....

Thanks for your advice! X