HopelessMummy

Usually if there is movement it's quite last minute as there are international students who can't get visas etc. I seem to remember them.saying there's a cut off point, i.e. if you don't hear from us by x, assume you've not been offered anything. Good luck.

Just to let you know, the Rad are running a boys one day intensive on 2.6.24 from 10am to 3pm. Although it's for boys 8-11, they are relaxed about 7yo applying. Ballet rep and creative dance with male faculty. Check out their website. My 7yo did the project b workshops with them and absolutely loved it.

Group dances take a different sort of commitment and would involve a lot of different challenge for your dance teacher. Solos might be best to be begin with and test the water

Agree with all the points above. Festivals can be lovely for children to gain stage and performance experience with feedback from adjudicators but it is a test of how they can perform, remembering the dance and who they're against. Ultimately, if you don't take it to seriously and let the child enjoy themselves, they gain more from it. I've seen kids that have a million solos and spend most of the time being coaxed to get on stage or in tears because they can't remember the dance or didn't get a medal. You can always seem to tell apart the ones who genuinely love it and those who are pushed into it. If you want to try doing a festival, best to talk to dance teacher honestly about it. They may be able to choreo a solo or two in a few private lessons and allow you to enter her privately into comps. Good luck!

Is the mat still available please? Also what's the general location for pick up please?

My DD did an intensive IF course before her exam at the rad HQ, five Sundays in a row. Quite a few adults on the course. Next intensive is over the summer. Good luck all, it's wonderful that you're all dancing. I've got two left feet and can only manage a plié

The rad project B one is relaxed re. 7yo doing the workshops but won't be able to do the comp. Cecchetti associates run a young associate programme for 7yos. Check out their website. Central do do boys move day- their last one was beg of Feb unfortunately. For workshops coming up, if you think they have the ability, drop jo Hurst an email. They're always very accommodating Hope this helps

Do you still need shoes?

Is this still available? If so, how much please?

It depends. If you're up for a challenge and doing well with your solos, why not speak to your parents and teacher and see what they think. Without being rude, I think it's much better to excel at fewer dances than to be mediocre at more. If you are doing All England and qualifying all, why not try another style? The thing I would say, is that the more dances require more commitment, time, costumes, money and not always on the same day so you may find yourself going to a festival for four separate days. If you excel at ballet, contemp and neo classical are obvious choices. If tap and song and dance is more your bag, jazz might be a nice one to go for. Good luck

Exactly this

I loved it. I loved the way the ROH was made more accessible. I don't like the snobbery about the etiquette. Ballet should be accessible to all. I had a great time. The dancing was fabulous and the ballet a master class in mime. Only gripe was that I wish Joe Sissens had a bigger role last night. Well done ROH and Royal Ballet.

Sorry for delay. Half term. Malvern came out on top!

My dd has pretty much done most of the intensives out there (incl rbs x2) and rbs doesn't rank as her favourite

Welcome. This is a really friendly and safe space to get advice and share information. Wishing you well on your ballet journey. Such a wonderful thing to take up, no matter what age you are

There are a lot of lawyers who used to dance. You can always tell who they are because they manage to swan around and move like gazelles

First position tends to be true to size but worth getting one size up. They defo shrink in the wash!

Was thinking of taking my little ones to this. Does anyone know what I can expect please? There doesn't appear to be allocate seating or anything- are there performances on the main stage?

Tickets still on sale with kids week for 50% off Also another offer with selected shows tue, wed and thur 50% off until 6.8 using code SPARKS50

Try physiome in London. 07903 262392. You can Google them. She used to be at the rbs before injury and now is a dance physio specialist. www.physiomelondon.co.uk

Best of luck. It's a massive achievement to even get this far. What an experience. If you haven't sorted out accommodation, I echo re. Travelodge which is opposite the rad. They're long days and being able to cross the road and crash into bed is quite a treat. Also, there are lots of places to eat nearby so you won't starve. There's some parking at the Travelodge so that might help. Again, all the best. We'll be watching and giving you an extra cheer!

Does anyone know where I can recycle pointe and soft ballet shoes please? The amount of resources used... There must be a demand for these to be recycled somewhere?

Does it not depend on the length of the class? I should imagine 4hrs for a 9yo twice a week would be more full on than 2hrs four times a week. I'm no expert and defer to others with more experience but I don't think age is a good indicator of level. Personally, I'd leave the optional contemporary class. First it sounds like she will be doing quite a bit. Second, contemporary she can always pick up later. Aged 8/9 seems to be quite young from comments I've heard from all England judges... But that's just me. All the best, she sounds like a delight!

Good luck. Go with your gut. I moved my child and really pleased I did. Wish I did it earlier tbh..hope it all goes well whatever you decide

I think it's to do with children performing and licences...?