TinyNEDancer

There is also a very long thread about the RBS JA audition process, then moving through to the offers etc. It has some useful info in, although might take some scrolling through! 

Ooh exciting to know your uniform order has arrived @Astrid! I wonder if ours has arrived when we get back from summer school...?! 

Good to know we went for the right size in the leotard!! Will be interested to see how the tracksuit fits 😬

@Spamcat good luck with the order!!

Thanks @glissade - top tip!! 

And thank you, @Kate_N- we went to one in Blackburn as it was a bit closer than the others... but we would need one of the others if we needed more than tights! 

2 minutes ago, SugarPlum2000 said:

There is one in Preston called the Dancer’s Wardrobe. It’s a reasonable shop and would be useful if it was just convertible tights that are needed

That's helpful, thank you. 

1 hour ago, sunrise81 said:

 

She is loving it! The food is great.....she is busy all the time.....says the classes are fab! I think they will be shattered by Saturday! Am guessing there must be a dance shop in Preston though?

I’ll investigate Preston... thanks! 

That’s all positive feeeback. My DD is really enjoying it. She’s not residential this year, although wants to stay next year! She’s one of the youngest there and quite quiet though. She needs some new convertible tights as the ones she’s been wearing have a hole in them apparently...! She has lots of spare normal ones but apparently the convertible ones are much more useful! I’ll try and get her some more tomorrow... 

2 hours ago, sunrise81 said:

No help......but do you have a DC at Moorland this week?

Yes, do you?! Is he/she enjoying it? 

Does anyone know where I could pick up a few ballet supplies within about 20 miles of Clitheroe please? Thank you 

My DD has these jazz shoes and really likes them 

https://uk.blochworld.com/product/S0495L

they seem to be lasting better than others she has had previously, too. 

4 hours ago, Astrid said:

@TinyNEDancer this is going to sound random but have you had any email confirmation of your order? I haven't..but wondering if that's just the way they do it? does it just turn up?🤔 xx

Hi @Astrid, I got an email confirmation from the card payment company (Payment Sense?) for the payment transaction but not from the uniform company... usually I would get one from each I would say... let’s hope it just turns up! 

24 minutes ago, Astrid said:

It didn’t say the brand but I have a feeling they could be Bloch? There was a choice of width and the size chart said Bloch on it. Usually Bloch was have been to wide for her but as there is a width choice it might be they are alright. I ordered 8-10 leotard as she has got a similar one which is 8-10..again a stab in the dark 😅💁🏼‍♀️ Feel like she would be too tall for the 6-7? 

I have to say I love ordering kit..😅 must be a throw back to start of term new stationary and school bags or something? 😆 pretty expensive for it all though! 😬

I know, me too!

I’ve just sorted our order out. Also went for an 8-10 in the leotard. 

I contacted them about the exercise band - apparently they need a medium. 

Do we feel like we might be getting be there now?! 

2 minutes ago, Astrid said:

@TinyNEDancer I was wondering same when I just went on the site to order it... DD exactly same as your DD - 128cm and slim! Reckon Ill go for 7/8 as anything bigger usually hangs off her..I guess can always return and get different size if its too small.. just got in a pickle with shoe sizing as well as used to getting her measured because she has such narrow feet? just gonna take a stab at it 😂

I’m also going to order the 7/8 tracksuit. Which leotard did you order? Good luck with the ballet shoes. We have a brand new satin pair that she hasn’t worn yet so she’s going to wear them to start with and then buy the official ones. Do you know what brand they are, out of interest?

Amused by the fact that they are the same size!! 

Can anyone help re: sizes of leotard and the tracksuit please?

My DD is about 128cm, slim build. I think the uniform is either 7/8 or 8/10. I would usually choose 7/8 for her but with the tracksuit being quite expensive I would like it to last, if at all possible... 😀

3 minutes ago, Astrid said:

We had our email with the uniform list 🙂 - does anyone know what the hair should be  (is it bun or plaits or does it not matter)? Also I can’t see the black jazz shorts in the elmhurst section on the dance shop website or am I going blind..and finally does anyone know which strength band you get? I’m presuming the littlest one? never bought one before! 

apologies if I have just missed this info and it’s all in the email, I couldn’t see it! 

x

Hi Astrid, just a quick one (as I am at work!) but someone told me that the exercise band listed on the info is the wrong one, and that Elmhurst require a different one (different colours mean different strengths) so if anyone does know that it would be very helpful!! 

I think the girls have their hair in a bun, but now I am doubting myself!! 

Is this still available? Is it in good condition? If so I would be very interested! Thank you. 

6 hours ago, 2Graceko said:

They are satin full sole and you can order them from the same place as the other uniform when you’re sent the list. 

Thank you! 

I know we’ll get the uniform list later in the summer, but I wondered if anyone could help with letting us know what ballet shoes the Young Dancers wear please? Trying to get slightly organised and buy some things in advance!! 

Thank you 😊 

Thanks all, lots to investigate 😀

I usually order DDs dance supplies online, but I have a list of things she now needs for the Associate programmes and summer school. I think it might be easier to find a shop that will stock as much of it as possible 😀

Can anyone recommend anywhere in the North East England area. Willing to travel to get it all sorted!! Maybe as far north as Newcastle,

maybe beyond and as far ‘south’ as Manchester...

Thank you 😊

37 minutes ago, Mummyof3dance said:

Hello 👋🏻 am so pleased to find this forum, and particularly this thread. My dd is starting ballet boost in September (London). We’ve just ordered her uniform & she’s super excited. I was wondering about the white ribbons too. Thank you TinyNEDancer for starting this thread  

Hi @Mummyof3dance and welcome!! 

A lot of us are new to the Associate programme stuff so just finding our way! That’s why I thought a friendly and helpful thread would help. There have been some lovely, helpful experienced people who have helped with things like ribbons and jackets, which is brilliant!

Ask whatever you need to ask!

how old is your DD? Is she starting in Juniors? My DD (8) is also really excited! 

I am looking for the above jacket; in a 7-8 or 9-10 (depending on fit/sizing). In an almost new condition if possible 🤞

Thanks

14 hours ago, Ms Sunshine said:

My dd did both classes. Most of them tend to do both. The jazz class really works of strength and flexability. Some would say Elmhurst young dancers is a much better program than other more highly aclaimed ones. X

my DD is absolutely delighted to be starting Elmhurst, she couldn't be happier!!

9 hours ago, Astrid said:

Nice idea @TinyNEDancer - has anyone heard anything else form them yet since accepting? wondering when they send times and stuff. 

@Ms Sunshine has your DD enjoyed her time at elmhurst? Mine can’t wait 😆 did she do the jazz and the ballet or just the ballet? Xx

We haven’t had anything since the offer email. It just said they were still confirming times etc so all info would follow after this. I’ll let you know if we get anything though. 

1 hour ago, MummytoIzzy said:

My daughter has the stretchy black one with grey trim.  It's nice and thick for winter.

Thanks @MummytoIzzy. Has your daughter already started or is she due to start in Sept? If Sept then your order came quickly, that’s impressive! Do you have the rest of the uniform yet? I need to have a proper look to see what we need...! 

13 hours ago, Leapfrog said:

I have only been there for an audition so not sure but saw lots of girls in the zip up jacket which looked lovely.

Is that the one that looks like it has green in it, @Leapfrog? Almost like a shiny material? I think that’s the one we will go for. 

If anyone has experience of sizing I would be grateful! 

Lovely to ‘meet’ everyone on this thread 😊

8 minutes ago, Leapfrog said:

We only had one choice for the boys, thought the girls options were lovely though! 

Thanks. It looks like the choices are either; a onesie type all in one; a sweatshirt type material zipped hoodie; or a stretchy, shiny material (can’t see what type of material exactly) jacket. Does that sound right? 

What do most junior girls go for?