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Regarding the tracksuit, we got the matching trousers and haven’t had a problem. My daughter is very skinny (currently wearing age 4-6 shorts on holiday!), but does have quite long legs, so whilst they’re baggy the length is fine. Other than when the weather’s been hot, she’s worn it every week. 

Hi, just to say, my daughter’s in the London JA1 class, 24 sessions, just completed 1 year, so going into year 5. Let me know if I can help with any questions! 

Thanks @Colman  We’ve decided to leave it for this year, but will definitely look at it for next year. Thanks for all the replies. 

Yes @Colman that is an idea, but the cost difference between day & residential is considerable, so it would be rather a waste if we ended up doing that! 😂

Thanks @Tiredtoes ! It’s such a tricky one, I’m sure she would enjoy the social aspect, but it’s just a shame they’re not accommodated in rooms with others, as single en-suite rooms seems rather grown up! 

Thanks very much for the replies. We could commute daily from where we live, but it would be a very early start for her each day. From these replies, I’m leaning towards thinking she’s a bit young. She’s a JA, and next year we can apply for the RB summer school, although I realise it will be competitive to get in, so perhaps we could look at this for next year as another option. 

I was just wondering if anyone’s child has done the RAD summer school before (and done the residential)? We’ve been offered a cancellation for my daughter, who’s just turned 9, and has just taken her grade 2 RAD. It’s a lot of money, but I think she would enjoy it (she was keen when we looked before, then found it was fully booked), but my only concern is that 9 is quite young for the residential aspect, but on the other hand, I can see they would get most of out of it socially by staying. Would appreciate any experience anyone may have on this. 

@sunrise81 Thank you! 😀

Hi, can anyone advise if children have to audition for the RB summer school? My daughter was too young for this year, but we can apply next year. She’s a JA (year 4) if that makes any difference. I can only see information on their website about applications, nothing about auditions. I did the RB summer school when I was 10, and we had to audition back then!

Thanks @Jan McNulty !

Ah, how lovely! My daughter will be attending classes in London anyway, but sounds like she will love the workshops! 

21 minutes ago, sunrise81 said:

My daughter is a JA and has a Capezio bag. It's pink and black. In the larger top section to fits her folder, her character skirt which we roll, her ballet shoes and snack. In the smaller section underneath she fits her hair kit, character shoes and rolled up towel. 

https://www.movedancewear.com/accessories_and_bags_dance_bags-capezio_multicompartment_dance_gear_bag/1840/?sku=CA B122&gclid=CjwKCAjw8ajcBRBSEiwAsSky_RVoBm20rfg5hvLicDUZxvFu9djBrKmGO7wpiuqd1dtLJzwSgAQJ8RoCUWYQAvD_BwE

It did look a bit big to start with but she needs to space for when she goes to workshops down at Covent Garden so fit in lunch and props to. 

Thanks, will take a look. Perhaps the one we have will actually be ok after all. Can I ask what you mean by workshops? 

Apologies if this is in the wrong topic, I’m quite new to this forum! I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a nice dance bag for my daughter, who starts JAs this term. I’d ordered one from Katz, which arrived this morning, but it’s gigantic, and looks ridiculous on her shoulder. Our local dance shop doesn’t have anything suitable, but I’m struggling online, as often measurements are not given. Ideally she’d like a shoulder bag, with a few pockets, big enough to fit in a character skirt, plus the usual ballet bits and bobs. 

Many thanks!

Thanks @AuntieNora !

1 hour ago, jenesaisquoi said:

I don’t think the nude knickers are mandatory. DD doesn’t wear anything under hers and most of the others in her JA class don’t either! 

For any that do want knickers, the “silky” Dance pants are excellent (and no label so may be the ones you’re talking about balletmum55) and very comfortable.

Thanks, I was hoping they wouldn’t be compulsory. Don’t want her distracted by a knicker leg! 

Thanks @Balletmum55! I think she’d rather not wear anything under the leotard, but I can understand if they prefer the girls do. We’ll start with the ones we have and see how we go! 

Thanks @Balletmum55! Just another question while I’ve got you, do the girls actually wear those special knickers under their leotard? We ordered them, but my dd thinks they’ll be uncomfortable! 

3 hours ago, AuntieNora said:

We were London, everyone had a mat and a small hand towel. A mat seem more comfortable for exercises, especially when on knees! 

If you go for a towel you can get yoga non slip ones, which my dd used occasionally, if we were going out striaght after class. (But preferred carrying a mat and being comfortable.)

Mat straps, over mat bag preferred as quicker and easier to put away.

 

Thank you for this. I hadn’t considered the comfort aspect! With the mat, do you mean one that has just straps, rather than it’s own bag? 

@SissonneDoublee Do you mean the pink shoulder bag? I did look at that. Good to know it would fit in all the essentials, will bear that in mind! 

4 hours ago, SissonneDoublee said:

The PTA have beautiful logo-ed RBS towels, so you might want to hold off buying a new one especially for JAs, as if your DC is anything like mine you will slowly accumulate everything that exists with a RBS logo!

Thanks, that’s good to know! I actually wanted to get her an RBS rucksack, but when I emailed, they said they didn’t know yet when the PTA will be in, and they don’t do online orders, which is a shame. We saw all the merchandise at the audition, but managed to just get away with a notebook! 

4 hours ago, sunrise81 said:

At Leeds very few have a mat. Majority is a towel.....and some very brightly coloured ones too! 

Argh, might need to go armed with both! 

Thanks all! Looks like a yoga mat is the thing. @Dancing unicorn it’s London with Miss Krapf I think. Perhaps we’ll take a towel too on the first day! 

Thank you! What year is your dd in? Would you mind telling me what sort of mat you bought? Are we talking yoga? (can you tell this isn’t my specialist subject!). Just trying to keep the load not too heavy/bulky for the train. 

Many thanks!

Just a quick question for any parents of JAs. I see on the info that they require a towel or exercise mat, and I was wondering what most of the children use? My daughter is due to start in September. My preference would be a towel, as easier to fold into a bag, but in her words she doesn’t want to ‘look like an idiot’! 😂 Any advice/suggestions please? 

OMG, my daughter got in! Can’t believe it! Can’t wait to tell her when I get home! Sorry for those who didn’t get the answer they wanted. I didn’t get into JAs or White Lodge, but still danced professionally for a bit. A lot can change as they grow up.