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  1. thanks for this 😀
  2. 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!
  3. 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.
  4. 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?
  5. 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 ðŸĪŠðŸĪĢ As its said, everyday is a school day!
  6. thanks both! good to know as travel onward is a lot easier on the saturday morning 😀
  7. 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 😁
  8. 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 😄
  9. 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 🙂
  10. Thanks for the suggestion crystaltip do you or anyone have any personal experience of art in motion, Munich?
  11. sillysally

    RCS 2023

    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 ÂĢ550 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!
  12. 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 ðŸĪž
  13. Thanks for the info. Do you remember the name of the halls by any chance, I need to get cheap accom booked
  14. 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?
  15. Just wanted to say we had a great experience in Dance Shop Edinburgh. Very friendly and knowledgable 👍😊
  16. Hi all, has anyone experience of pointe fitting in The Dance Shop in Edinburgh ?
  17. Hi, I agree that drying on the radiator shrinks more than the wash. But the difficulty is in the inner "sole" material can detach. Also, the pink ones fade a bit when washed so if you're washing black maybe wash with no detergent just a cup of salt in water to stop them fading. Good luck!
  18. Thanks for sharing. Its useful to understand the overall situation. I'm taking the positive from your comments its safe to assume the school environment is supportive, that there is not an atmosphere built on toxic behaviours - such as weight shaming and bullying. I didnt know that this standard phrase had been used so my use of this phrase wasn't meant specifically about this case. Its a disappointing reality that it is possible to tarnish a reputation without evidence and I'm sorry to hear this wqs the case in Berlin.
  19. was it nothing? i have read that no prosecution was upheld but i didn't see a report that actually cleared the school, i think the final investigation has still not been carried out.... i dont believe in the approach of "no smoke without fire" but i am aware there is a huge difference between no prosecution or not guilty in legal parameters compared with not having happened in the world outside courts.
  20. Thats an interesting thought...I'm not so sure its possible to "dispose" an art form. I hope that the Swiss discussion will impact neighbouring countries - Austria Germany France, so that they will also be forced to look inward at their practices too,
  21. NZZ Magazin published an article on Sunday 23 about Ballettschule Theater Basel, several former students have spoken about misconduct of the school and its staff. I'm not sure if the article is accessible without free registration, but if you are interested registration requires minimal details and is free. https://magazin.nzz.ch/nzz-am-sonntag/kultur/man-brach-uns-und-alle-schauten-zu-ld.1708605 The discussion whether allegations should only be made via court proceedings and not via journalism extends beyond ballet. Regarding Basel I am not aware of any ongoing legal proceedings. Three points from this article strike me as being noteworthy .... the school admits it is aware of a situation where unacceptable behaviour was evident and steps were taken to remedy a situation, no overall review or adjustment of behaviour across the school was taken, several years later numerous students are speaking out about bad behaviour, a toxic environment and the devastating impact on physical and mental felt by some of the students. Hot on the heels of events at Bejart Lausanne and TAZ Zurich this article now shines a light on Basel BTB....I am now wondering is the Swiss ballet/ballet school world so different to its "European" neighbours, is it the only country with skeletons in its ballet cupboard?
  22. You are very right about it being hard to get unbiased facts when press articles are released. Unfortunately in some situations journalistic intervention is required for establishments to come under review. I wonder if the planned investigation will be independent ? I wonder if any report will be publicly published?
  23. There have been many articles in the Swiss press... It is not clear if they are receiving "appreciation" for their dancing careers, but there are many former students who are willing to comment on their first hand experience of their careers as educators...... bodyshaming, culture of fear, eating disorders, monthly weigh-ins, "the barre for losers" and the "barre for winners" and so on... apologies for german language but a quick google translate will give you the picture of what has been reported and investigated https://www.nau.ch/news/schweiz/missstande-an-tanzakademie-zurich-grosser-als-angenommen-66204032 https://magazin.nzz.ch/nzz-am-sonntag/kultur/skandal-an-der-tanz-akademie-zuerich-fuenf-betroffene-erzaehlen-ld.1689510?reduced=true https://www.zueritoday.ch/zuerich/schuelerinnen-der-tanzakademie-zuerich-berichten-von-qualen-und-demuetigungen-146706776
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