Crazylifecrazykids

56 minutes ago, Crazylifecrazykids said:

On the application form there was a choice for w/l or m/a or both. The video is for both... white lodge preliminary and 

Deleted replied to myself! 🤣

1 hour ago, Raquelle said:

I don't think they're doing mid associate assessments this year..hadn't thought of that...x 

On the application form there was a choice for w/l or m/a or both. The video is for both... white lodge preliminary and MA. X

3 minutes ago, ponklemum said:

No you’ve not missed an email. It was just me wanting more information on how it was going to work this year 😊

Definitely good questions to ask, thankyou for sharing xxx

1 minute ago, ponklemum said:

 When they first sent out the email they had very little details and no deadline so I asked them for more information and what to expect. X 

Ahh ok.... so I've not missed an email? I always worry when I miss an email incase DC has dropped off... stupid I know but after the effort to get the video done then "go missing" would be a nightmare! 🙈

1 minute ago, ponklemum said:

Exactly, we can give ourselves a much deserved mental break from it.  Hammond said they’re hoping to get they’re results out by 1st March so they have the same time frame. Not sure when to expect Elmhurst or Tring. X 

Where did you see about Hammond? Have I missed an email 🙈 lol x

7 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

Don't worry crazy kids I sent the tring 3 times! Once to the registrar email once direct to the registrar then I realised you were supposed to add it to their file so I did that! We look very keen! 

Oh haha.... I don't feel so alone now! Good luck xx

43 minutes ago, ponklemum said:

I got the RBS application done yesterday. That was the last one I had to do and I feel such a relief now that parts over. I never thought these videos would make me feel as stressed as they have. Bow Ora just the wait xx

We submitted the last of videos yesterday and 100% agree, we entered into it best we could but yes it turned out to be quite a stressful few weeks.

Good luck xx

Ahh glad the confirmations are coming in 

I'm waiting for confirmation Hammond have received but I only sent it a few days ago.. ended up sending it twice! 🙈 once youtube link emailed to register, then realised one bit said We transfer so sent it again after seeing that via we transfer using same email address as destination.... feel a bit stupid now! 🙈🙈😫

I wonder if they will view the videos by centres? They will be also chosing the MAs by centre, so I wonder if they will asses them in centre batches... if that makes sense?

33 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

Oh gosh I hadn't considered that either! To be honest its not just about having smaller numbers in the audition, its also the issue of whether people can travel to get there? We are tier 4 and may still not be able to travel then....regardless of how small the auditions are?! Its a bit of a logistical nightmare! X

Hadn't thought about that too much either 🙄 its all so difficult isn't it x

49 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said:

I think the 5th of January. I wonder if they will choose a smaller number to go to finals so that they can more easily audition them whether live or on zoom or whether they will give more children the benefit of the doubt this year. I hope the latter lol

I was talking to hubby about this.. It didn't occur to me that they may take less 🙈 but wondered if they would take more to final x

20 minutes ago, MrsR said:

Another day of piecing together videos and trying to upload with varied success - a copyright claim too. Never again will I complain about tripping around the country to auditions! 
I think we all deserve a medal after this  

Happy New Year! 

Haha know I how you feel, we are lucky that we've not had the YouTube copyright warning but have got confused as to where to send said links lol 

And yep we all do deserve a medal. Good luck to your Dc xx

7 minutes ago, ponklemum said:

Found it. This is what it says

 

“Audition Advice:

 

In addition to We Transfer, recordings may be submitted via One Drive or a private YouTube Channel.”

Ooo fab thankyou, was this on the website? X

5 hours ago, ponklemum said:

I did google drive link xx

Thanks... my one drive is palying up... I think I broke it! Haha 😄  is you tube or We transfer ok do you think? Im getting confused lol xx

1 hour ago, ponklemum said:

Yes, and I got an automated response. I’ve asked for confirmation that they’ve received it ok so hopefully I’ll get that once they’re back xx

Thankyou.. sorry last question did you you we transfer or YouTube link? x

1 hour ago, Lara Eschler said:

Hi Everyone, regarding the Hammond, I have not registered yet as I am still doing the video and just recently decided to apply. Can I register before having the video? it seems like a long application, do they need photos or anything else? I remember there used to be photos requirements with figures looking a bit like aliens but can no longer find the info on the website. Anyway, Happy New Year Everyone!

I applied back in September and yes there were photos. A while later I was contacted by the registrar to say DC had been invited to audition. With a date, time and itinerary. Since that loads has changed so I'm not sure of the process now hopefully someone on here applied not long ago and could help but there were definitely photos. Good luck to your DC xx

54 minutes ago, ponklemum said:

I think they’ll need to be understanding that we’re all doing our best.

 

I’ve now sent off everything except the RBS video. There’s light at the end of the tunnel. X 

Where did you send the Hammond video? Is it to the registrar?

Good luck xx

15 minutes ago, ponklemum said:

I did the one side only. I’ve just realised, I did it at an angle and not side on (in between front and side on). 

You can only do your best 😊  im sure it will be fine..  its just says film side angle nothing else. We have decided to only do one side too given they've not asked for both sides to be filmed x

24 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said:

I think I will film both sides but just one side for the plie exercise (though I have the two sides from Tring). My ds does not do Jazz so not sure what to do, and wished they had put drama instead of vocals, lol. This is all getting a bit too much, nice to see other parents are also doing videos right now. This forum really helps me to carry on with this. Thank you all. xx

After reading it several times lol we will stick to one side only. Tring requested both sides so I'm going assume unless stated one side only lol and it says short barre excercises. Yeah DC not relishing the recording of singing... OK with Jazz but not looking forward to the talky bit introductory and why performing arts lol.... that could take a while to film haha x

56 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

Hello! They just say film barre from the side to check alignment and don't mention filming from both sides so I wasn't going to...I think Tring were the only ones that said about both sides as far as I'm aware....we are going to attempt the singing today! My dd is a lovely dancer but can't sing at all...should be interesting! X 

Yeah I think we will just do one side only... it doesn't state both like Tring did and the title says short barre excercises.. so I think we will do one side. Doing Jazz and singing later and luckily already have solo filmed x

Hi question for all those doing Hammond videos... do the excercises at the barre need to be repeated both sides? It just lists the barre work and and filming from side but not about repeating. Am I'm being a bit dumb and I'm just supposed to know that they are done both sides or can we just do one side for each exercise? 🤔 I think I'm going loopy lol x

18 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

Good luck everyone! Does anyone know if they've had any views?! I haven't for rbs or tring but I am sure elmhurst has (although they may have just been checking the link)....problem is I can't remember how many times I've viewed it 🤣

We can't tell for Tring as it had to uploaded to a one drive account so I don't think I can tell views? But they did confirm it was all playing. RBS once again was a one drive link so can't see if viewed (thankfully lol) but a friend who submitted same sort of time via Vimeo said its been viewed and I read on another thread people were getting views early/mid December. Elmhurst is out only YouTube submission and no views as far as I could tell. Good luck x

1 hour ago, Raquelle said:

Its so hard isn't it! I did rbs and elmhurst just before christmas and tring yesterday. Leaving hammond as have a bit longer. It has been stressful! I did a spreadsheet and worked out what was needed for each dance. Luckily there is some crossover between the schools. Also filmed barre from both directions (front and side) as hammond and tring require some from the side. Tring also ask for both sides for barre. Did some with dance teacher some at home. Certainly not perfect but we tried our best as we are not from a dance background! Good luck with getting the vids finished x 

I could have written this lol.. ours are a mash of mainly home, a borrowed hall and some dance studio..  me and my hubby have tried our best,, ours too not always great but we aren't teachers or have a dance background...we have one left which will hopefully be done at weekend but its really hard not to keep redoing bits lol in the pursuit of will it be better next time 🙄 and has been a bit stressful with doorbells, sirens, my other kiddos making noise, the pets, lockdowns, self isolations 🤣😂😂 think we all deserve a big pat on the back for doing our best to help our DCs on this crazy journey lol. X

3 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said:

I replied to the email. Just sent mine yesterday so got an automated out of office response. 

Me too and they got it ok.. Good luck everyone 😊

29 minutes ago, busydanceparent said:

Hi, I hope everyone’s video auditions are going well. We have come across a problem and wondered whether anyone else had. We uploaded to YouTube and have had a warning straight away about copyright because of the music we used for the free movement! We are obviously now concerned that the video could be potentially deleted or silenced! We’re thinking to just send it with fingers crossed and put a note in to inform Elmhurst in case there is a problem... Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks x

Maybe send the YouTube link to a friend/family member and see how it plays for them? Then you will know if the sound has been removed I guess? 

Did it come up straight away when you uploaded it to your private files? We were worried about this but we didn't get any warnings. We were still concerned so sent link to various people to check it for us and they said it was all playing OK, otherwise maybe contact Elmhurst and ask if you can do one drive or vimeo? Good luck x