BalletMumOfOne

Hi

I think you should hear soon, my DD joined earlier this year, and we are waiting for confirmation of new times/classes for next term, the email said early December so hopefully any day now we will all hear.

Hi, I can only comment on bulletpointe leotards, my DD loves the pinch front camisole Leo’s, I think they are a really flattering shape, low ish back, high cut, but not too much, and my daughter says they really comfortable, she is 14 and fits an XS She favours these to the Degas now.
 

They are fine to wash in the machine, I haven’t seen much shrinkage at all, but as others have said usually a cold wash/30 degree only. Just to mention - they are not lined at the front, so not a hugely supportive leotard. I think Just Ballet stock them in a few colours, but If you wanted a different style/colour I have ordered direct from bulletpointe and have to say they arrive quickly and the cost and shipping is not too much different (always only ordered one though in case of handling charges) 

Another vote for Wear Moi - very reasonable, wash fine, and last a long time. Yumiko and Lucky Leo - think The Dancers Room stock Lucky Leo, all lovely brands, and lovely gifts as a little more expensive, but as others have said come up slightly smaller, so size up I’d say.

5 hours ago, Cheshiredancemum said:

 

My dd was week 1 and we haven’t received the video yet. Maybe they will wait until all weeks have been completed and then edit them all at once? I’m really looking forward to seeing it 😁x

At the Easter Intensive this year, it arrived about a month after x

turquoise, pink and coral now sold, only the Elgantine one left x

Hi, 

I have four degas leotards for sale, used, but still have plenty of wear left in them, in good condition, the elgantine one has some slight bobbling at side and round leg due to wear but not excessive and could be removed.

9502 in very light pink, not sure if it’s rose opera?

9502 in coral
both soft Meryl 

9501 in elgantine

9501 in turquoise 

both soft meryl 

£25 each for turquoise, pink and coral 

£20 for eglantine 

£2.50 postage xxx

Lovely thank you x

Hi, 

could I buy this if it’s still available please? 

52 minutes ago, BalletPapa said:

Congratulations to all! 
 

Now for the awkward part, we were informed that there would be alternative final audition arrangements made for those who were unable to attend in person and that this would take place after April 4.  But since then there has been no further contact and now clearly places have already been offered. Very confusing indeed. 
 

Is anyone else in this situation?

I wonder as they will have faculty in the school over Easter running the online Spring intensive they may offer a zoom audition then? I think that’s running from the 7th April? But I’m sure speaking to them will clarify some options, best of luck 🤞 

I got one too, I think they are reminder emails to accept “the place “ been offered to you, even waitlist place, but it does confuse you in the wording especially if you have accepted already, makes you feel like double checking they received the original acceptance form.

At least there may be some movement on waiting list places after Friday then, good luck to everyone🙏🏻

Hi

4dance stock Russian pointes, their online and have a Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Really helpful ladies.

@Spamcatmy DD did EYB Cinderella in Hollywood in 2018, she was 11 at audition and casting and was a Star, I think a lot of them around this age were too. The younger ones were Shirley Temples I think from memory.

It’s a wonderful ballet, all the parts given are lovely and all groups were in Act 1 and Act 2. EYB just have a lovely way making sure all dancers are seen, and rotated on stage so they all get a moment at the front.

Rehearsals are full on, and long days, but my DD loved it, met so many friends and learnt a lot, the staff, teachers and principals are lovely, she will have a great time. 

7 minutes ago, cotes du rhone ! said:

No x

Could I buy it please? X

Hi, has this been sold? X

Hi, is the lucky Leo XS white mesh with grey flowers still available please? 

On 29/08/2020 at 09:03, Raquelle said:

Hello. Does this work well for ballet? The video shows a tap dancer and it says it is.a gloss finish, it looks a bit slippery! 

Hi, it’s ok for barre work, my daughter sprays a bit of hairspray to the soles of her shoes if jumping or completing adagio and says this has been fine and has used it with pointe, but really only for barre work as we only bought 1m x 1m. We bought this to just enable my DD to carry out some small practice barre work on carpet in her bedroom, It’s by no means the best option but for a cheaper alternative it’s been fine, we have now purchased the Harlequin practice mat which she places over this and this makes it less slippy.

Another recommendation for Nicola, Carrie and The Dance Conservatoire team. The most wonderful nurturing environment for any dancer, my DD attended the earlier summer intensive which was brilliantly organised, small numbers for safety as well as providing top quality training. 

5 hours ago, Peony said:

Has anyone found anything to use over carpet?

My daughter uses the 1m x 1 m portable floor From here In her bedroom Approx £50 https://softfloorkids.co.uk/category/dance-tiles/ 
it comes in separate click together tiles, So you can buy the length/width you need It has rubber/plastic backing And edges , and has wood affect surface, so doesn’t ruin carpet beneath but provides a sturdy base to dance on, this was fine for barre work and practice for ballet, and great for tap too, It does slide on wood flooring, but we bought the harlequin practice mat and she now uses this on top of the soft floor in her bedroom to give a smoother surface to turn on, but I’m sure a piece of Lino would do taped down with some floor tape 😊

I’ve just recently purchased the portable harlequin practice mat, it’s slim, but a durable vinyl mat. We have laminate flooring in lounge and when placed on this it does not slip at all. Extra fast delivery too, think it came next day.

Yes, you cannot put this on carpet, best on to wood, tiled, or a hard floor Surface.

My daughters feet were slipping out of position on our flooring (even applying hairspray to the soles of her shoes didn’t help) but she has had pointe classes and Other 1-1 zoom classes and says the mat is perfect, no slipping at all. 
 

It comes rolled up, so the side that has the logo on does curl slightly around the edges but you can buy tape From them too which does not leave residue if you Wish to stick this down more permanently to a hard surface. We just use it the other way and it lays perfectly flat. It’s not cushioned, so I couldn’t imagine it would be ideal for long periods of jumping if on hard floors, but for short lessons or practice it seems ideal at the moment. It’s not the cheapest, but as it’s portable I’m hoping my DD can pop it in the carry bag and take it with her to her nans, or wherever she’s wishes to practice, so hopefully worth the ££ xxx

Woodside Dance Retreat are doing a Christmas 3 day intensive, they are based in Kent. Details on Facebook and Instagram x