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thanks for this 😀

Hi all, I need some advice. we might be needing to hire a tutu. amazingly DD has got all the way to last year of training without ever wearing a "proper" tutu. Yes we have a black bloch practice (its not great sticks out far too much) and a white practice one too....but she's never needed one for a competition. Until now 😉 Any names of shops hiring competition standard or second hand selling shops/groups would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Thanks both. You have both accurately expressed my 2 differing opinions on this! I agree experience of such an audition would be extremely helpful but yes it does come at a really high price! The difficulty with video pre selection is that dancers do not get the chance to experience live auditions that often, sadly I think they are missing out on the learning to audition element, joys of technology and modern life I suppose. I'm still torn...some more thinking on my part required.

Hi All, Does anyone have any experience/knowledge of the Master Audition in Croatia? My DD is looking at auditioning and I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about attendance, format, organisation. I know there are varying opinions whether large open auditions which charge a fee are a constructive route to employment for the majority or just a cattle market/cash cow for companies. Her vocational school as a rule does not provide any individual help to students, no private auditors, no contacting companies to recommend students. I suppose it is possible they do this secretly for for the chosen 1 or 2 students in a year, but we wouldn't know as she is def not the favourite 😉 I appreciate every dancer is individual, no "journey" is the same so they must plan and manage their own career. But a little help to get into an audition would be useful...seeing as they still have to do the work when in the room! As it is difficult to get auditions, maybe such a large scale event is worth visiting? Or is it just a quick route to empty pockets and heartache at the back of a packed dance hall?

Hi all, I am hoping that some of the more experienced parents can let me in on a secret.....when looking at some company audition notices I see that several adverts ask for items such as a CV...show reel...photos...artistic statement... What is an "artistic statement"? Thanks for any insights - I'm clueless about this 🤪🤣 As its said, everyday is a school day!

thanks both! good to know as travel onward is a lot easier on the saturday morning 😀

Also another question for those who have attended the course previously.... is the end of course demonstration for parents a "special" performance or just a run through of exercises from classes of the week? I'm wondering if it is ok to miss the demonstration because of onward travel. I know she wont want her inclusion during the week to be affected because she is not there for the demonstration. Thanks again to all. I'm really glad we have this forum to share our knowledge - its really helped me over the last 2 years 😁

Hi all, My DD will be attending week 1 of the courses this year. She will need to travel from Manchester airport to the course and I'm looking for any travel tips for this route. We're never made this journey so appreciate any help. I've checked online and see there's a train link Manchester airport to Leeds and then she could change at Leeds to continue on to Harrogate. Any services to avoid? Any good routes? Thanks for your help 😄

shes in training and 18. happy to be in an international environment. I checked out the website and see Broeckx and are teaching the classic, do you know if artinmotion is a separate company to Ballettakademie Munich? Seems strange the academy itself doesn't run a course? at 690 euros for tuition i think its quite expensive....i couldn't see the costs for lodging which hints at high costs. i appreciate the experience can be different every year, depending on the students but at these prices i think its good have an understanding if the older training is geared towards pre-professional. Also, its helpful to know if its a supportive and enjoyable environment to dance in or if it's more of a testing atmosphere, where the focus is on technical advancement. I'm a firm believer in only paying for Summer courses that provide an opportunity to enjoy dance, to be creative and feel motivated before the next school year. Theres enough competition and stress in term time 🙂

Thanks for the suggestion crystaltip do you or anyone have any personal experience of art in motion, Munich?

Hope everyone waiting on RCS results gets what they want. DD is currently there and really enjoys the course. Staff are great - the ballet teaching is excellent and staff are very friendly/helpful, the physio arrangement is an extra cost to the fees £550 a year but a wonderful service especially if they get an injury, and base student accommodation is works well (easy walk to studios and close to town). I remember the roller coaster feeling waiting for emails and wish everyone luck!

Thanks for this.

Mine usually wears shorts under joggers and a sports bra. Try to avoid racer back as they do like to see the spine. Good luck 🤞

Thanks for the info. Do you remember the name of the halls by any chance, I need to get cheap accom booked

Hi all, I'm interested in the 2023 summer offerings. does anyone have experience of this course? I think its non residential, where do the students stay?