NHenry93

You know, this exactly what I was thinking to do....I’m not really overly concerned about the actual degree itself, I just want the training. The thing is, the quality of the adult classes in Birmingham (besides the three I already do) is just not at the standard I would need to actually take my dancing seriously. I think it’s fairly well known any way that a lot of teachers are not as diligent when teaching adult classes because the logic often is, ‘there’s no point if they’re not going to be professionals’. I did consider moving to London and just getting a membership at Pineapple or somewhere like that but then when I thought about the cost of living in London, I may as well spend that money on full time training!

Hi guys, so this is my first post! So as the title already somewhat reveals, I auditioned for Northern Ballet School last month and got accepted! Initially I was very proud of myself. I had done some street and hip hop dance as a teen, but did not start ballet and jazz until I was around 22/23, and had only just passed my Grade 5 IDTA ballet exam in December 2018.Considering the fact that I had been taking predominantly open adult classes, to have got to the point that have is, when you really think about it, quite a commendable feat.... But now I guess I’m coming down from the high of actually getting a place and beginning to grapple with the reality of the prospect of going. Firstly I am rather self conscious if you like about my age: essentially I feel too old! I was told by the principal in my interview that it’s not uncommon for boys to start late, but still, whilst my peers are out in the working world, I will be in dance school with 16-20 year olds! Assuming i’ll be able to afford to stay all 3 years, I’ll be 29 when I complete training! And on the subject of affording the 3 years, there’s still the small matter of finding the funds to even start the 1st year! As I’ve already completed higher education, student finance is not an option so I’ll really need to get creative and get the funds together the best I can. I personally believe that nothing is impossible, but I guess it’s the fear and the current uncertainty as to how this will workout financially. So yeah, I don’t know exactly what I’m asking for here, or if I’m asking for anything in particular! Maybe some encouragement and reassurance...anything that can reassure me that I’m not doing something totally crazy!