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  1. Astrid
    Oh that is so helpful thank you! I hadn’t seen those. I’ll give them a try! 😃
  2. Astrid
    Is anyone selling a degas 9501 in a 12a? Its to go with quite a brightly coloured skirt so I would consider quite a few colours - not black or navy though. thanks in advance!
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    I trying to search for an alternative. I’ll let you know if I find one! I think a few have the same problem. The Bloch ones they suggested previously came in a A width and so we got those! But these are so wide? We sized down if that helps at all.. It was slightly better but not much! our local dance shop is a very good one with a national website branch, and they said the Bloch used to do a canvas full sole but don’t do it any more. They said freed were the only ones they knew of (which are the ones they suggest) 🤔 oh well at least they will all be the same 😁
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    We wear the tracksuit - I think they are having a re brand or something? As we didn’t have the option of leggings before. So you might get an exciting new tracksuit 😅 The bottoms are very baggy so leggings are a good idea I think! They don’t show any pictures do they.. I love a rebrand... The new shoes are pretty ermmm ....interesting 😬 if anyone has a recommendations for canvas full sole that come in a narrow fit? These are very wide. We have sized down but if anyone knows of any others I’d be grateful..
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    Does what affect her chances being in group 4? They just group them (usually by DOB) because there are X number applying and they have to be split into groups. I can’t see how being in the school or on zoom will make any difference. It’s the same audition. If they want you they want you, if they don’t, just keep going and apply for everything as long as it’s enjoyable?😃 you can’t prepare really for these things because so much of it is based on physical attributes as much as anything. as many people have said to me (and I am seriously no expert in fact the opposite ) - best to just enjoy the teachers, the studio and the chance to dance with a pianist which is a treat in itself (it was for us anyway)! we have had many no’s..probably 50% of things she has tried have been no..it’s hard for sure, but then she just cracks on 🙂. She will have a great time regardless! And you might get a yes which would be icing on cake! 🙂 it’s totally natural to feel nervous I wouldn’t have been able to do these things age 8 that’s for sure..
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    When DD auditioned for year 4 last year it was about an hour long class, with warm up, stretches, barre and centre work and some improv. I think it depends on your centre as to how many they take (how big the class is). We both really enjoyed the day and got an ice cream in the park after. it’s best just to see it as a chance to dance in the studios with the teachers and the pianist and have fun, it’s a lovely class.x
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    I don’t know about Manchester but at bham there was about 16-18 girls maybe in our class this year? At bham you can wait in the reception and go to the canteen, but I doubt we will be able to next term I imagine it will be drop and go...As the current students are there having lessons.. We haven’t been told time’s or how it will work yet. X
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    Congrats everyone by the way it’s a lovely lovely scheme! 😊
  9. Astrid
    In Birmingham there is 3 separate classes for year 4,5, and 6. The year 4 class started at 845, and then there is a break and then jazz after (which is optional). I think the year 5 class was the same time last year but someone who was in that class might be able to confirm that..🙂
  10. Astrid
    Current associates have had an email saying they have an upcoming meeting to discuss logistics of running YD classes along side full time students classes and they will update us after that, with term dates and with regional centres info. They are defo trying to make it work but in the safest way...reassuring for both sides I would imagine!
  11. Astrid
    Fab have just sent it. thanks so much!
  12. Astrid
    Have messaged x
  13. Astrid
    DD is a current young dancer and we haven’t heard from them yet about classes for September either. I was hoping it would be this week now main school lessons are over.🤞🏻 I know they have furloughed a few staff associated with the scheme as we couldn’t have our reports for this year. I would say they are trying to work our logistics of having the associate classes in the same space as the boarders. I think they also have classes on a Saturday morning. 🤔 I guess the auditions must be a similar logistical challenge! Other associate schemes (apart form RB in London), aren’t held at the actual boarding schools so this does make this a unique case. They are all so lovely there and it’s such a lovely scheme. Hopefully we will hear soon! 💫
  14. Astrid
    Hi Is the lilac degas one an age 12? if so I would like this please
  15. Astrid
    Hi, just messaged you
  16. Astrid
    I had thought a similar thing @BellaF 😂 (I always think that anyway but this confirmed it 😆)
  17. Astrid
    DD is due to go into year 5 at Elmhurst in Sept (current year 4) and we haven’t heard anything from them for a while..we have had a few activity packs but there hasn’t been any online offering. I think the teachers must have been furloughed (in fact I know they have as they were unable to write the end of year reports). I would be interested to know what they are doing about auditions as it might give us a steer as to if they are going back? I guess it’s different to RBS as the Elmhurst Birmingham classes are held at the actual boarding school so they would have to consider the implications of that - i.e. many outside visitors coming in every Saturday 🤔 I don’t know how possible that is? We have everything crossed they can make it work..it’s a wonderful class for them.. sorry i know this is an RBS thread..
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    My DD is a year 4 Birmingham young dancer. We have been told that we aren’t being invoiced for the summer term and so it looks unlikely we will be back before September. They have asked us if we wish to continue our place For year 5 and to confirm. They have sent us a few emails so they are ‘about’ so to speak and so might be worth contacting them? I don’t know about auditions for elmhurst, but RBS have emailed and said they still intend to do auditions for associates if possible before September. I saw ballet boost are doing video applications. I am sure that Elmhurst will make some sort of contact about their auditions shortly? Good luck x
  19. Astrid
    I was wondering, how do these work? Given the latest developments (not sure how these would affect ballet schools) - and the fact that Ballet Boost have just announced video auditions for associate courses - I was wondering if others might follow suit? do you get one shot like in an audition or can they be re done over and over? I’m guessing that not many would know the answer to this as they are not common place? I did have a quick look at ballet boost but as this isn’t something we are actually applying to I am not sure I can find out. also, RBS now seem to have put all their application dates for next year in their website 🤔 which is interesting given we still haven’t done this years? Anyone else wondering what might happen? 🤨 or just me 😂
  20. Astrid
    @sunrise81 we just got our ballet practice mat from the same company, and we have been using it with 3 yoga mats lined up under it, which has been working fab (for us anyway, she is only 8, so we aren’t doing anything advanced on it, just her classes). 🙂
  21. Astrid
    Thanks everyone this has helped a lot. Has totally helped me work out what this actually is. I have just ordered the same size for a lot cheaper from dance and stage (on pre order anyway as it had sold out). She isn’t on pointe, it’s more to stop her slipping on the kitchen floor. The space in our kitchen is larger than the room she is currently in but floor slippier. what would be amazing is a cushioned floor but that is just way out my price range for what this is for. maybe when she is older..I will just have to make sure she isn’t doing a lot of jumping... Thank you!
  22. Astrid
    Has anyone got this? Could they explain - is it cushioned or is it just a vinyl roll? I am weighing up if the new 2m x 1m size practice mat is worth the investment in terms of protecting feet when practicing or is it more of a non slip surface? It is made of Harlequin Cascade. It says it can’t be used on carpet, but on hard floor. DD is currently doing all her online classes in our carpeted playroom, but we have a hard floor kitchen she could use the mat on if this was better? I have never really had to think about dance floor before, but I (like my daughter) have really high arches and have previously done damage to my feet when running on pavement (and my shins)! Over the last few days been suddenly concerned about her doing the same sort of damage on home floor. Am I being a bit over the top? Or is this a good investment anyway.. would be great to get opinions! thank you!
  23. Astrid
    Hello! Sorry to hijack this thread but @balletbean where did you hear about RAD being closed? Do you know if that means summer schools are cancelled? thanks so much!
  24. Astrid

    RBS JAs 2020

    Astrid replied to BellaF's topic in Doing Dance

    Auditions postponed until the end of the summer term..makes sense and obviously expected...🤔
  25. Astrid
    Hi everyone, I hope everyone is healthy, and coping with this awful situation. DD is so upset as this week have seen cancellations from her chance to dance easter school, her weekly elmhurst class and finally today her dance school closed who have valiantly tried to carry on as long as they could. They are going to be running their classes online which has lifted her spirits and we are going to be fact timing dance friends and trying to make the best of it. EYB have also been great at trying to keep as much going as they can or rearranging. The one thing I was wondering about was JA auditions this year! RBS put a message out saying they were planning on still running them in April and May, but wonder what the alternative would be if they couldn't? This is just so astonishing isn't it! Sending love to all on here who are dance teachers or dance school owners. As a fellow small business owner I recognise how stressful this must be. x
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