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My YP is at a vocational school (senior years) but they do not want to stay. Could somebody with experience please provide some insight into what happens regarding DaDa and living cost allowance? Will we be penalised financially for them leaving before the course has been completed? I had not anticipated being in this position at the start of their course, but I cannot stand by and watch their mental health deteriorate any further.

All the above are now sold, apart from the navy Ballet Rosa Amelie.

I'm in desperate need of a couple of new pairs of Grishko 2007, Size 6.5, XXX, hard shank, if anyone can help, please. Please PM. TIA.

I've got a white Bullet Pointe XS, a BSBL rose pink velvet SAB XS and a few others, all very small. PM me.

Grishko now sold.

Degas 9502 Rodo now sold. Capezio sold.

Yes, both still available. PM me your email and I can send photos.

Hello @DancingShoes I'm having trouble uploading photos to here. Happy to send via email if you DM me your email address?

All in excellent, barely worn condition. Degas leotard, 9502, Eglantine, soft meryl, size T1. £30 plus postage. Degas leotard, 9502, Rodo, Matt lycra, size T1. £30 plus postage. Degas leotard, 9502, Corail, soft Meryl, size T1. £30 plus postage. Grishko leotard, beautiful sage green, V front, adjustable straps. Size S. £30 plus postage Ballet Rosa Amelie leotard, navy, beautiful high neck with lace cap sleeves. Size S. £30 plus postage. Capezio petrol blue camisole leotard, cut-out detail on chest, size XS. £20 plus postage.

Re KS Dance...could anyone with experience tell me about the timetable for post-16 training, please, ie how many hours of ballet and other dance per day?

This thread seems to have gone quiet! I'm also interested in graduate destinations, if anyone can answer that? How much dancing is timetabled per day, and is the focus on classical ballet? It looks like a lovely place to train. TIA

Does anybody here have experience of RBS Advanced Associates? Class size, for example? My DD is considering applying next year.

Has anybody had results from last Wednesday's finals? They said about a week. Good luck everyone🤞

Thank you both. Any idea of UK stockists for the SD55, Mamaderuby?

I'm after recommendations, please. Full sole leather ballet shoes (flats). Which brands are good for narrow feet? DD is a size 6.5 or 7 (adult size). It's been years since she has worn leather ones, so I am clueless!

Could someone please advise how MDS is allocated at the top ballet schools if the student gains their place after year 7? My understanding so far is that there is very limited availability of funds if that is the case. Thank you in advance.

Does anyone know which year the two London SWL offers were for?

I am interested to hear (particularly from any ballet teachers here) about training from age 11-16, for girls. Is full time vocational school the best/recommended way? If not, what would you advise as an alternative in terms of weekly hours of training? Does anyone have experience of Upper School entry without full time training pre 16? Opinions/experience from parents very welcome too!