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Royal use colours for each age group.

Phew thanks for confirming - I’d thought it was 6.30pm - our train wouldn’t get us there for 6pm. 😳

They are not doing a summer school this year.

Not sure if this is helpful - DC’s friend is doing it and sent her this for me. Course Outline This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the course. Subject content Core content 1. Performance 2. Choreography 3. Dance appreciation Assessments Students must complete both assessment components. Component 1: Performance and choreography What's assessed Performance • Set phrases through a solo performance (approximately one minute in duration) • Duet/trio performance (three minutes in a dance which is a maximum of five minutes in duration) Choreography • Solo or group choreography – a solo (two to two and a half minutes) or a group dance for two to five dancers (three to three and a half minutes) How it's assessed Internally marked and externally moderated Performance • 30% of GCSE • 40 marks Choreography • 30% of GCSE • 40 marks Total component 60% Non-exam assessment (NEA) marked by the centre and moderated by AQA. + Component 2: Dance appreciation What's assessed • Knowledge and understanding of choreographic processes and performing skills • Critical appreciation of own work • Critical appreciation of professional works How it's assessed • 40% of GCSE • Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 80 marks QuestionsBased on students' own practice in performance and choreography and the GCSE Dance anthology.

They have been around for 20 years or so. DD was talking about them today liking the excitement of getting your first La Duca’s to your first pointe shoes or getting Jason Samuel Smiths. Yes they do seem to vary depending on the style. You can check on the web site for how they differ and they will help if you call them. They don’t refund but do exchange.

Can you get her to start using the Duolingo App? It’s great for learning new languages. When DC went at that age there were a number whose first language was not English. The important thing is to be able to understand the teachers in class. The children will be fine together. I used to spend summers abroad in countries I didn’t speak the language and children do manage to communicate well.

This came up in my Instagram feed - I don’t know anything about it but as it’s Germany thought it might be of interest. https://instagram.com/youngstarsballet?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Yes it is the Insight billed as REHEARSING: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY CLORE STUDIO

Hoping for a single ticket for this rehearsal. Thank you 🙏🏻

What age group is your DC? What are their aspirations as a dancer? Each of these will offer different things. There may also be others that people can suggest.

This looks like it will be an interesting read. https://pointemagazine.com/alice-robb-chats-about-her-new-book-dont-think-dear-on-loving-and-leaving-ballet/?fbclid=IwAR29GaZFtMNvmKU_dRePnRSc3oOyQHHzmdlVpXVvVvRmgPOmeH1pcG3O-pM

I have first hand information that RBS was aware of the comment with regards a member of their staff. I take it that this is why the thread is now closed.

Okay - I’ll get back you with what DC suggests.

Are you looking for RAD Adv2 work or just that level of class? Even the Adv/Pro classes cover a number of levels and Adv2 work is hard. I can ask DC which they consider to be best for technique and in terms of getting any individual corrections. It depends on if they just want to keep up with fitness and work on what they know they need to work on or require support in an area. That’s sometimes not easy in an open class.

Thank you - I am sorted!!! Does anyone have a spare seat for this evening’s performance? They are coming up at the box office but I keep missing them. Thank you.