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Thank you, I have just asked to join the group. My name is Roseanne Buttimore
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UK students get funding and bursaries depending on salary. I think Brussels is very reasonable compared to UK schools, although I haven't got any accommodation prices yet. Mind you its the accommodation that racks up the price, especially if there is no boarding attached to the school.
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My daughter (16) from the UK has also been offered a place starting Sept 24. My only concern is the accommodation. I'm hoping to go over for a look around in May
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I'm a pointe fitter and I would turn away any student at 9years old. Long term damage to their developing feet is a risk. Their bones aren't fused together and they can really damage their joints and bones. Youngest I have fitted is 11 years old. She was a RBS associate so had been practising metatarsal exercises for two years previous. I fitted her with a soft shank beginner shoe. It pains me seeing young girls on social media doing pointe work. I had a mother trying to get me to fit her 8 year old. Absolutely not and I imagine she was doing the rounds with the dance shops, who all prob refused her. Waiting and strengthening the feet has so many benefits. I know it's tough as they want to do everything NOW and feel like a real ballerina, but trust me when I say its more important to have strong intrinsic muscles in the arches and strong metatarsals. Another interesting point I was taught was waiting until the girl has started her period as it shows a maturity of the body. Interesting as some girls can start very early and as young as 9/10yrs old. Anyway good luck mums x
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Congratulations to all. I’m hearing it’s a very tough year with so many applications. Xx To the no’s and maybes, never give up. There’s So much movement over the years. Growth spurts and development can have a huge affect during auditions. Tough year for auditions x
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@Jete Battumy DD is current year 8 and a girl got in from the summer school. Think she started 2/3 weeks after she did. Not saying it will happen but it’s a good place to be seen by staff, Ms Whiteman and Mr Parker. It’s a great summer school regardless x
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@Raquelle I’m sure they will sort this out. The finance lady there works closely with parents as MDS requirements change each year for parents depending on earnings. I know of kids having MDS, then not having MDS and vice versa. Congrats to your daughter. X
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Congrats everyone. 😃 If it’s a no, try the Elmhurst summer school. Good way to be seen by Robert Parker. X
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Good luck to all your kids. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞My DD is year 8 Elmhurst and having the best time. Looking forward to seeing some new faces in sept xx
