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On 24/08/2020 at 23:18, BalletBoysDad said:

Did your DS do any years of Ballet Boost? My gut instinct is to pursue Ballet Boost and not participate in the Tring audition. I think it would be unfair and probably disrespectful to BBA to decline the space so close to when it starts. And if my son was successful at Tring, it would raise his hopes to want to do a programme we couldn’t do. In these difficult economic times, we would have to spend nearly £400 on uniform and fees for BBA that we would waste. If we pursue BBA, my so will be doing Elmhurst Young Dancers and Ballet Boost which I’m hoping is a lovely combination anyway. 

My DS ended up going to vocational School so didn't do BBA or Tring in the end but he has,attended holiday courses at both and loved them!

23 hours ago, BalletBoysDad said:

Thanks for the info (and the good luck) that’s really appreciated! Do you know if they audition a lot of children for a relatively small number of places? I always wonder what the statistics involved are like, and what ratio of children apply for what number of places. 

My DS was,going to do Ballet Boost and Tring CBA as,we could just about make the journey between the two on the days it clashed. He ended up starting at vocational school instead so I'm not sure of the Tring class sizes. I'm sure he would have loved it had he gone there! 

My DS really enjoyed this audition for Tring CBA last year. It was a mixed class of girls and boys for his age group. The studios are beautiful a nd the teaching staff were very friendly.  Good luck to your DDs and DS s! 

I think Ballet Boost do audition sessions with feedback which might be useful! Good luck if you do decide to apply!

My DS got a year 6 place in JA s, London centre 2 years ago now so the places do come up! He had a great JA experience. Good luck! 

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My DS was a Royal Ballet School junior associate last year and while  it is hard to get in they are looking for "facility" ( flexibility and turnout) rather than polished technique I think. You don't have to prepare a dance just join in with the class and flexibility exercises at the audition. He also auditioned for ballet boost associates which could be another good option as they are in a few different centres in the country.  Some of the teachers there also teach the RBS JA s and it was very friendly. Tring audition was the same, a ballet class and and also very friendly. Their classical ballet academy is on a couple of Sunday's a month. Very best of luck to your DD!

Hello FlowerPower,  I have returned to adult ballet classes on and off through having 3 children and despite dancing throughout my childhood and working my way through exams up to advanced as a teenager I still have to work up my courage at times to focus my mind and accept the limitations of my 46 year old self at the classes I attend now.  The more I stick at it the more enjoyable it gets though, and there is nothing like the sense of achievement when 1 little thing improves! I think be kind to yourself and take delight in the parts of sequences you can get! My son has started at White Lodge this year and part if what spurs me on is being able to talk to him about his challenges as someone who still remembers how very difficult ballet is no matter what level you are working at !!!

My DS has done BRB events and absolutely loved it, hope your daughter has a great time!

My DS had the most wonderful week at  Royal Ballet summer intensive, well organised and he learnt so much! Thinking of auditioning for  YBSS any tips for that?

I am packing for my DS starting year 7 at vocational school thank you for your lovely messages it is so good to read them as,it's all very mixed emotions! 

Very best of luck at the audition! My DS really enjoyed it! 

My DS also did this last year and loved every minute! He learnt so much and the BRB were lovely to the children, we managed the rehearsals in Birmingham from Cambridgeshire then all the performances were RAH. 

12 hours ago, TinyNEDancer said:

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 😊

12 hours ago, TinyNEDancer said:

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 😊

Yes think so!

44 minutes ago, balletbean said:

Thinking outside the box ever so slightly but still within the Arts. Have you considered acting classes? An alternative form but still important part of ballet training. I appreciate it’s not ballet which you may have been asking  but still very important and can be overlooked.  The skills in acting are an integral part to ballet as well as the knowledge of stage craft. It’s surprising how some pupils are beautiful technicians in the art of ballet but over the years can lack the skills and stage presence as so much time is spent in a studio and therefore can lack the stage confidence. 

 

Thank you Balletbean, you are so right! I am looking into Musical Theatre options locally too that we can fit around the ballet classes.

Thank you will look into Cambridge Ballet Academy

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

17 hours ago, TinyNEDancer said:

Any tips, anyone, on which jacket to go for? Thanks. 

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

Thank you MummytoIzzy! Chose it because DS used to do these crazy frog like jumps when he was very little which gave us an idea he might like dancing in the future! Good luck with the exam today! 

Thank you will look into Cambridge Ballet Academy

I think the dates will be on the website (RBS) during September

My DS is week 3 I think.  Starts Monday 29th July.

My DS is also starting London BBA in Sept!  He is in MIds.  Looking forward to meeting you all! 

Hi Creakingstool,  you might be able to attend an MA audition insight, parents get to watch, it's a mock audition. My DS found this really useful as,he knew what to expect.

Thank you all for your advice,  lots of decisions to make!