BalletBear

Just Ballet stock some lovely Grishko and Degas leotards that are plain but beautifully cut. Devoted to Dance on Instagram also stock a lot of pretty Grishkos. Wear Moi also have some nice simple leotards  

The blue skirt has been sold x

I think it varies each year too but I do believe there are at least 3 UK students (that I can think of) joining the upper school this year that did not train at WL (and not all were at a lower school of any kind), so anything’s possible!  

Hi, I’m older than your daughter so this might not be too helpful! I’m sure at that age that some girls might wear skirts and some won’t. Places like Ballet Skirts by Lucinda, Freda Silk and Seraphina Steps all sell beautiful skirts (I know they are all on Instagram too, so you can see designs). Also shops like Just Ballet and Devoted to Dance (both are also on Instagram and very helpful) sell a variety of brands that you could look at for leotards, skirts and warmups. For warmups, I’m not sure what girls would be wearing as it is summer, but Grishko has some nice thin sweater type things (devoted to dance has a lot). I do know that warm-up boots are very popular, but you have those anyways. To be honest, like Balletbean said, your daughter has done so well to be selected and I think at her age all of the dancers in her class will have a large variety of different warmups and leotards so I’m sure what ever she likes and feels comfortable in will be fine  

Selling some dance items as having a clear out
 

POINTE SHOES

3x BRAND NEW Bloch European Balance Pointe Shoes in 6XX

Never worn or tried on as ordered in bulk 

Do have L + R markings on them in preparation of sewing (however I changed shoes before even sewing/breaking in/wearing the shoes)

£35 each

LEOTARDS

Bloch Paradise Leotard in Black, Adults Small

Only selling as too big on me (only worn once)

£20

https://uk.blochworld.com/products/ladies-paradise-leotard-black

Wear Moi Abbie Leotard in Black, Adults Small 

Only worn once (as I ordered the wrong size and waited too long to send back!)
£20 

https://www.planetdance.com/MobileDetail.php?Prod_ID=3010399

Bloch/Mirella Leotard in Purple, Adults Small

Beautiful braiding across back

Only selling as too big for me 

£20

Studio 7 (Australian brand) in Navy Blue, Adult Small

Worn less than a handful of times as I moved 

£14

Possibly: https://www.studio7dancewear.com/catalogue/product/premium-thick-strap-leotard/

SKIRTS 

Energetiks (Australian brand) Ballet Skirt in Pale Blue, Childs X-Large 

£14

I think it could possibly be this skirt (looks very similar): https://www.energetiks.com.au/chiffon-skirt 

UK First Class Shipping Included  

When I was there we were allowed any leotard but maybe bring a black one as sometimes they ask for that at the showing

48 minutes ago, ptd said:

My DD has been accepted too for the Senior Summer School, first time applying so newbie to all this, would love to hear any feedback, experiences, thanks.

Hi! I went in 2019 and absolutely loved it. Not sure how it’s working this year but I really enjoyed being taught by BRB dancers. Also, my group did Pas de Deux with some of the BRB dancers as well which was an amazing experience (especially for my first time doing pas!). We learnt 3 different rep pieces and a jazz piece for the showing at the end. The food was really nice and it was easy to socialise with everyone else with things like the disco we had. I hope your daughter has fun, it’s an amazing school! 

Hi! I only really started ballet when I was 14 (sept of year 10) and then pointe a bit later and its definitely possible! I was accepted into 2 vocational schools in the Jan of yr 11 (I was only doing about 4 hours a week at the time + my own practice as I live in a relatively rural area) and then was accepted into another 3 in august (due to circumstances out of our control I, amongst others, had to find a new school). Just keep working really hard and I am sure you can get there soon, you still have at least 2 years! Best of Luck!

I believe so yes. Class work is being streamed Monday-Thursday, with classical and contemporary on Friday and the the 20 or so finalists on Saturday (where their variations and contemporary are played again). 

20 minutes ago, LinMM said:

Oh I didn’t realise was happening at all! 
How are they doing it then presumably not getting any tuition as such 🤔 

 

I might be wrong but I believe that pre-recorded masterclasses/coaching was sent to the candidates, prior to their video submission for both classwork and the variation/contemporary piece? Not entirely sure though. 

On 11/12/2020 at 18:41, balletboy8 said:

My DS won't thank me for saying but he is really enjoying The Royal Ballet School DIARIES - by Alexandra Moss - there are about 6 books in the series. He is also able to read at an adult level perhaps not yet able to read with that level of comprehension - he is 10 so not sure if they are too young for your DD. However, I also enjoyed reading them and I'm quite a lot older 😁

I agree with your son! I was about 12 when I read them and even if they were a bit “easy” I absolutely loved them!! 

57 minutes ago, Daintydancer said:

Do you know if you need to record on the iPad to use iMovie, or can you record on your phone then transfer to iPad for stitching parts together with iMovie? 

If you have an iPhone you should be able to AirDrop the recorded videos to your iPad (they will go to your camera roll) and then you can put them together on iMovie

Hi! I’m not sure about closing dates or anything but I’m pretty sure that there’s a Ballet Boost in Belfast as some of my ss + insta friends go! They’re a very good program xx

(Might be wrong though!) 

41 minutes ago, glowlight said:

Let's hope its finished while she's still young enough to enjoy it!

 

At the moment it's progressing in fits and starts because of fitting it in around work.  

 

I also stalled big time at the start of the COVID epidemic - couldn't do anything creative at all!

It sounds like an amazing book! I’m nearly entering upper school but I’d still love to read it 😂 (having never gone to lower school!). 

It’s just been announced on social media that no one could book today and so bookings open tomorrow at 2pm xx

Just now, Balletdoodah said:

 

If I recall correctly the weekly booking was for the Studio Masterclass

I;d check on the page, but .. 🙂

 

Oh right! That makes much more sense!! I know me too😂

I must of dreamt it😂 

I had it in my head that you booked for week 1 today and then week 2 next week and so on... 

Sorry! xx

2 minutes ago, Betty’s mum said:

Wonder if you can still access the talks if you have not been able to book on a Masterclass. At least that would be something.

this is what i was wondering (as i am already booked on a summer school). i guess there is always the next booking session next week? 

the same thing happened here! i wonder who managed to get on?!

Hi! Don’t know if this will help anyone but I’ve recently seen on Instagram that Dutch National Ballet Academy are hosting an online intensive and Royal has also announced one (with details to follow in mid-June). Hope everyone’s doing well xx

5 minutes ago, TYR said:

I have just done the 11th and last of the Dutch NB series with "...thank you, Rex". I will miss Ernst's barre, thank you, Rex, and also their excellent production values. No "what did Tamara say again?" with them.

I finished the series of classes recently as well, loved them! They are the perfect length and focus on a lot of different things, definitely recommend! Though I struggled with some of the long Fondu exercises 😂 xx

A Ballet Education have posted info about live classes on their instagram feed (though I am not sure how the time zone affects the times they are on) as well as segments of class from the last few days which may help some people. Also, for strength and conditioning (although I gather many dancers will have their own routine), there is a YouTube page called Train like a Ballerina which has great videos! Hope this helps xx

Does anyone know when elmhurst ss applications close?

Congratulations to everyone! Are these results for those that attended scholarship audition days? I was under the impression that applications don’t close until the 1st? Xx 

13 hours ago, paulc said:

My daughter auditioned today. She was in the first row/group of candidates and was surprised the order wasn't rotated as those in the back rows were able to watch each exercise run through 4 or 5 times before their go, which is a huge advantage. Is this common in auditions?

I was one of the first numbers yesterday as well and I found it a bit odd but I guess it worked for the panel! All the best to your dd xx