MummytoIzzy

Thank you! Exam went really well. No results until September. She loved it and came out with a beaming smile She's so excited about Ballet boost. I'm hoping her school will share the enthusiasm when they see how much she gets out of it :). She cannot wait and wishes it was every week lol.

My daughter has her first exam today eek. Exciting times!

Love the name @Leapfrog

I'm just having the bag @Ballet2008 x

So glad you asked this question! I was wondering the same thing I believe dependent on level (my daughter is starting as a foundation junior) the hairstyles vary. Izzy has to wear hers in a bridge with a bow each side. If you go onto the main webpage you can see some girls in the same style. My daughter can't wait to start and her friend was also accepted into the scheme yesterday which is fantastic. Her principal is very pro Elmhurst and RBA but I have told her how amazing the scheme is. I have also spoken to so many parents whos children have thrieved and I am so excited to see how my daughter progresses. I can't wait to meet/chat to other ballet boost parents. The uniforms are absolutely lovely and the girls and boys are all going to look very smart. I have the muscle book and assume it's to help the children have a better understanding of how their body works? I'm slightly concerned about my daughter being able to understand the vocabulary but I'll help her along. Wow I wrote an essay lol.

HM for the bag and leotard please

My daughter ruined her ballet shoes last week dancing outside in them with her friend :/. She was on a playdate after ballet. It made me wonder what shoes are the most comfortable for the children to wear to dance in outside if they can't be barefoot?. I thought perhaps the sketchers go walk? Thank you in advance!

Ballet boost onesie in excellent condition age 9/11. Does have name embroidery but covered by hood. Message if interested. Thank you

Congratulations I assume if your on a SWL they would have told you. I'm not sure about Elmhurst as we were told Plymouth offered 2 places last year one declined as they lived to far. I don't believe if was offered out again. Hth.

I have just given it a go myself! Haven't got bad turnout lol. Totally misunderstood it! Will get my DD to show me in the morning.

So doing the frog? I've always wondered how this shows turnout. My daughter looks to have a 175 turnout lol.

What's V from the knees lol.

I think where I am they perhaps have less lessons and teachers have to travel further? It's great as classes are nearly 3 hours long. Thankfully my daughter is used to doing 2 hour ballet sessions so won't be to much of a shock. I joke she is like an energiser bunny as she has boundless energy it's exhausting for me! They don't do contemporary etc but perhaps that will change in the future for us. Have ordered her uniform she's going to be excited to try it on. Good luck to your do in the audition x

I have corresponded with Roberta that does the administration and teaching. She has been lovely when I asked questions. I would phone and speak with her or Emma. They are incredibly approachable. It will set your and your daughter's mind at rest

My daughter is starting in September. The e mails they send are professional and from the research I have done this far they sound amazing. The teachers seem very well qualified and experienced and we feel very fortunate to have the opportunity for our daughter to have training with them. I wish they had fourtnightly lessons in our area. The only downside to living in my area of the country. I will update you when she starts. Her friend is also applying after speaking to us. They seem to have a really good ethos and I love that they do body conditioning etc as well as technique Hth

Does anyone have a diane leotard for junior associates 6-8 and 8-10 please, jacket and bag.

Hi is anyone selling ballet boost uniform for a girl age 8 please thank you! Leotard belt and jacket.

It was a no 😢 oh well next year. Oh the plus side her friend got a yes **** happy dance

Well done for getting a yes! Must have felt like forever at the time Much quicker than the RAD at least. A few girls have applied from our school. I hope one of them gets in for morale. They all work so hard bless them and are such lovely dancers. X Thank you for the luck if not this year we will try again next year. My daughter only turned 8 last week so is one of the youngest ones x 🥰

@Spamcat how long did you find results took to come out please? Another mum said Elmhurst only took on one child last year. Must stop refreshing e mails 🙃

Just wanted to update on Izzy's ballet progress. Izzy is doing her grade 2 exam in a couple of weeks. She is working hard preparing and practicing. She still adores ballet and has come on so much at her ballet school. She has a place at ballet boost associates, we haven't as yet formally taken this as yesterday she applied for Elmhurst associates. We are awaiting the result of the audition. Her teacher suggested she applied but we know they only take a small amount that apply. She adored the audition came out with a beaming smile. She thought the teacher was lovely, the lesson was fantastic and really made the most of the opportunity which I was really proud of. The other mums in the waiting room were really nice. Some already had children that attended Elmhurst and others were new. A lot applied for RAD (they are awaiting decision e mails bless them agonising they said). Izzy is also auditioning for swan lake dreams in September. Birmingham royal ballet are coming to our area. I thought this would be another great opportunity for her. It's been a whirlwind (not even a year) for her but a great one. I really appreciated all of the guidance in January from your experience. It's helped Izzy thrive

My daughter had her Elmhurst associate audition in Plymouth this morning. She thought Miss Lindsey was lovely and she really enjoyed the audition. It was just over an hour and 45 minutes long. She has returned home demonstrating what she did. Lots of skips, gallops, dancing to the music with what they felt (emotion), stretches, barre work and some spinning skips. She did say she had a correction at one point. To me this is a good thing as a audition/lesson is to also show they can listen. to instruction and correction (I hope). It's going to be a long week waiting. She tried her best and had a great time and I would recommend auditioning to anyone as it was a very positive experience for her. Having only started with her ballet school in January and going into her first associate audition I think this was a perfect fit. I just hope they feel the same Good luck everyone!

My daughter is in the first group 10.30am she is so excited!

Hi, Is anyone else doing the auditions for the young associates in Plymouth?

My daughters friend that auditioned was told end of June hth and good luck :)