TinyNEDancer

Are the people still waiting all from the same cohort (ie. same year group)? 

Am I right in thinking that the results that have been sent out so far are for Y7 entry? 

14 minutes ago, BisforBallet said:

We are wk 3.
This will be the second time for my DD. Last year was her first residential and she felt the same way. She had an absolute ball and she still keeps in touch with the girls she met last year. 
lots of fun and plenty of activities after dancing to keep them amused. 
 

Ah that sounds lots of fun. My DD has been practicing her bun so she can do it on her own whilst she’s away! 

Thank you @ponklemum

Does anyone know roughly how long results take to come out following today's auditions?

Did anyone else get an email from Royal yesterday reminding them to accept their place? We did and I thought that we already had. I wondered if it was automated and everyone received one? 🤔 

1 minute ago, balletmom8 said:

Hi everyone, congratulations to everyone that was accepted and fingers crossed for those on the waitlist!! This was the first time DD (11) applied and she was offered a place for week 1 Yellow Girls at While Lodge! We are coming from the USA - planning to visit my family in Europe first before flying to to the UK to drop her off (DH and younger DD are planning to fly back home while I stay in Europe to fly back with her). Would love any tips or insights from anyone that's attended in years past! 

I would be keen to know more too. How many groups are there? I notice it says a colour, is there more than one, for example? Do we take them the day before or do they register on the first day (ie. The 1st August in the case of week 3)? 

My daughter will be there for week 3

In my experience, the online JE programme was really great. The classes were small enough for individual corrections, and they had a really positive feeling. It somehow didn’t feel like a normal studio class that had had to turn to Zoom because of lockdown. We’re very pleased to have accepted the place last year. 

13 hours ago, Twirl2011 said:

Would love the Degas if still available please

Hi there,  

They’re both sold, pending payment, at the moment, but if the sales fall through I can let you know ASAP. 
 

Thank you for asking 😊

Selling:

Degas 9502. Age 12. Indigo (mid/light blue). Excellent condition, barely worn. £30 including postage. 
 

Wear Moi. Mabel. Navy blue. Good, used condition. Age 8-10 (small fitting). £8 including postage. 
 

Wear Moi. Evidence. Light Grey. Excellent condition, rarely worn. Age 8-10. £14 including postage. 
 

Wear Moi. Diane. French Blue. Age 10-12. Excellent condition. £12 including postage. 
 

Wear Moi. Thalia. Rose. Age 8-10. Excellent condition. £10 including postage. 
 

Wear Moi. Erell. Light blue with floral mesh detail on top and back. Matching skirt included (not attached to the leotard). Age 8-10 (v small fitting, likely to fit age 6-8). Excellent condition. £20 including postage. 
 

Please message me for further details. Thank you 😊 

Thanks @Betty’s mum

Thanks so much @Farawaydancerane @Betty’s mum  that’s really helpful. 
 

Does anyone know how regularly the classes are? Weekly or less often? 
 

Thanks. 

Hello

Does anyone’s child do Hammond Associates or know any information about it? 
Thank you in advance 🙂

To fit a 9/10 year old. Looking for something more than a plain Bloch/Capezio one. 

Thanks! 

Oh I had forgotten that we needed the zoom links! With the JA/JE zoom sessions, we usually get them days in advance. Sure they’ll arrive by/on Tuesday. 

I have the following for sale. Ordered from Europe however they’re too big for my daughter, sadly. They are gorgeous. Brand new in original package with tags on. 
 

Ballet Rosa Kayla : Navy. Age 10. £24 + £2.50 postage

Ballet Rosa Dauphine : Powder Pink. Age 12.  £34 + £2.50 postage. 
 

Super hard to get in the UK, hence ordering from outside of! 
 

On 13/09/2020 at 13:36, DancemumLouise said:

Thank you for your advice. We are Oxford or Swindon area, I could get her to either. 
She is now starting G2, she was 9 last week. I think I might ask her teacher if she can join additional grade classes just to help her improve not jump grades. 

I think that sounds really sensible. If she’s taken her Grade 1 exam and has moved into Grade 2 then you might want to see if there is another grade 2 class that she can do. If she’s just moved into G2 then her teacher may be reluctant for her to join a higher grade for the moment (& prefer her to be doing both classes at the same level), but if you have a conversation with her then at least she knows your DD is keen to progress, for when the time is right.
 

She sounds like she is at a similar level to many of the children in the associate programmes. And most associate programmes don’t look for a particular grade, it’s about potential, amongst other things (that’s a whole other thread 😉). 
 

And as others have suggested, you could consider looking into associate programmes in your area. I think lots of girls, who don’t have the option of multiple classes at the dance school that they go to, really benefit and enjoy those classes. It’s often their first experience of being in a ballet class with other children who love it as much as they do! 
 

Good luck. Ask any questions you need to. On here and to your DD ballet teacher. It’s a whole new world sometimes 😊

5 hours ago, Littledancegirl said:

Do you know how many are normally in a class then if they are mixed ages? 
 

It’s not mixed everywhere. In our centre there are separate classes per year group. Between 12-18 in each maybe. 

2 minutes ago, SarahG1881 said:

Thank you. It is Birmingham my DD auditioned for. 

Ah ok then! 
 

I think you’ll find out by mid week at the latest. And possibly may start on Saturday, or soon after, but I’m sure they’ll say to not worry about uniform etc. As someone else said, you don’t get an invoice for fees until about October half term! 
 

Fingers crossed for your DD 🤞🏼 

Not all centres have heard that they/if they are starting back next week. I know Birmingham is, but it’s not definite that others are. So that might explain the above!

When my daughter auditioned last year she did an in class audition on a Saturday and we had an email on the Tuesday. Good luck everyone. It’s a brilliant programme. We love it. 

I have a feeling that it will be after the submission date for the final group! 

They’re done in year groups. My best advice is to not over think the administration side too much, just concentrate on helping your son/daughter to relax and enjoy the audition. The Elmhurst YD programme is amazing, and the classes are really special. I’m sure they’ll run the auditions in a similar way. If your son/daughter is relaxed then they’ll be able to follow along better! I have to try hard not to project my anxieties on to my child, and they tend to just get on with it all!

Good luck with the audition! 

4 minutes ago, Ballet Dreams said:

Out of curiosity have existing students been told what date the lesson will resume in September and what time they will be.  I was positive the year 6 was 145 last year in Plymouth.

Not yet. 

We are also in one of the regional centres. They usually run it as follows:

Y4 - 9.15-10.45

Y5 - 11-12.30

Y6 - 12.45-2.15

all Ballet, no other classes (which is different to Birmingham). 
 

There is usually a Watch Week at the end of term, in all centres, I believe. 

It’s a gorgeous programme. Sure your children will love it!

NOTE: each regional centre will have different timings but this was just to give an idea.