Ballet Dreams

My DD attends two vocational schemes I don’t think it’s a problem I think it’s down to an individual child and whether they can cope.  I know lots of children that do both JAs and YD.  I would say your DD is doing a similar amount of dance to my DD.  I would agree with BellaF I think who ever spoke to you was trying to put you off.  I would say go for it especially if your child is keen.  Good luck 🤞 

You will definitely get a feel of the schools by attending an open day, even though this years were on line we were able to gauge a gut feeling of which school suited my DD best and thankfully she has got a place. Try and do as many audition workshops as you can as well.  I am sure there will still be some on zoom.  We used a lady called Sarah Toner and she was brilliant I would recommend.  

We have just been through the vocational application process  for my DD and I can honestly say it has been the most stressful but amazing process of my life!  I did however really enjoy spending quality time with her attending finals.  I think in a usual year both RBS and Elmhurst have an open day to attend they are usually at the school and they are usually in the autumn term maybe half term.  We were planning on prelims for elmhurst from nov/Dec time and RBS in Jan.  My advice is to definitely attend the open days if you can and apply to as many schools as you can afford.   Good luck to the year 5s who will be applying next year.  

My DD isn’t at the Hull centre she attends in Devon.  We applied last year during lockdown and heard back very quickly.  I have been so impressed with the scheme and my DD has loved every moment.  They were so accommodating during lockdown when online lessons clashed with my DDs other associate class and let her join another group from another centre. Like others have said the classes are more challenging than other associate classes but classes are usually assigned on ability so most in the class are at the same level.  My DD off to vocational school as well in September so won’t be continuing but I would really recommend.  Good luck to your DD x

14 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

I am doing this!!! Thanks for the fab advice guys! 

Me too, I would not of thought of a stamp.  They are reasonably priced as well. Thanks for the advice x

Just now, Dancing unicorn said:

GET LABELLING NOW!!!! 🤣🤣

You need to label everything! 
Funny story - DH decided to use a Red  marker on DD’s pink ballet socks (socks are worn til xmas) and because of sweating, she ended up with red feet 🤣🤣🤣

That’s so funny and something I would probably have done.  I hadn’t thought of labelling socks!  I have always used the sew in labels wouldn’t they be itchy in socks and wouldn’t laundry pens wash out.  Anyone have any suggestions?  I guess DC will need about 7 pairs of ballet socks!  

1 hour ago, SissonneDoublee said:

You will be amazed at how much tidier they are at school! There are daily room checks, with a tick list of what they need to do (open curtains, make bed, leave floor clear etc) and they get rewards for having a full chart of ticks.

 

Having places to put things helps DD to stay organised: a box for school books, containers for hair stuff etc. Also, a huge wash bag that is big enough to take all her shampoo, conditioner, shower gel etc so she isn’t juggling bottles on the way to the shower xx

This is amazing my DD is also very messy! Thanks for all your amazing tips glad to hear there are room checks and tick charts.  Definitely going to get my DD to be more independent she does do her own hair and bed already.  But hadn’t thought about sewing and sorting washing.  

19 minutes ago, Ballerina-girl said:

Oh hopefully they get to do one soon. Maybe allowing my dd to take her inter foundation exam before she leaves is a good idea then 😂

My DD is due to take hers this term as well and I was worried about her not being with her peers.  I think I may let her take her exam at least I know there is someone in a similar situation x

Just to let you all know you tube allows you to watch the video in double speed.  So having only half your video watched doesn’t mean they only watched half as it will only show the time watched ie half of the video duration if watched on double time.   My daughter auditioned for WL and Elmhurst this year and got to both finals with only half the audition video being watched.  Good luck with your results.  Do keep trying if it’s a not yet my DD has had many nos and SWL and now has a place at Elmhurst for September.  

38 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

Yes my doctors have said no....I'm going to contact the practice manager and see what I can do x 

Fingers crossed for you I went to the practice manager as I knew receptionist would say it wasn’t possible.  

40 minutes ago, Dopedeedoo said:

When my daughter did this two years ago for year 7 entry we were charged £80 by the gp.

Glad to hear it’s not a new request for this year.  My practice has quoted £86 or £132 depending on how long it takes or which fee my GP decides to charge.  But just glad they have agreed to complete seeing we are still in a pandemic.  

I have spoken to our GP Practice Manager this morning about the Health Form and have made an in person appointment for my DD to complete.  So it is possible there is a charge though.  Xx

13 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said:

Hi Everyone, I was just wondering about the medical form for Year 7 entry, is that something a regular NHS GP would do, or is a private GP needed? Has anyone booked this already? It just seems quite detailed questionnaire requiring urine samples as well.? 

Thanks xx

 

My DD was only offered a place of the wait list yesterday and we looked at this today.  I was hoping someone would ask this question as it looks very detailed and I am sure my GP practice will charge for it as you would definitely need an appointment to complete.  I am going to call my practice on Tuesday.  I will update this thread when I have an answer. X

43 minutes ago, Returnofthejedi said:

For anyone taking part in the online spring intensive, have you had an email with the zoom links yet??

We're booked on but not had anything yet. RB are usually early with these things and due to the bank holidays thought it may arrive today?? 🤔🤔

I have not had an email yet.  I guess it will be Tuesday now. 

Are we to late to apply?  I can’t find any audition details can any one help I have emailed the contact on the website. 

2 minutes ago, sunrise81 said:

There are people from the waitlist in dds year.....there will be students with multiple offers. I think we had a week or so to accept, so there will be movement from the waist list. Not sure how many on it though 🤞

Really hoping there is movement keeping everything crossed x

My DD is on the Wait List she’s at school and doesn’t know yet.  I am keeping everything crossed that there is some movement as she really has her heart set on getting a place at Elmhurst.  Well done to everyone who had a yes result and sorry to the nos.

1 hour ago, Weloveballet said:

Hi, would love some more information on this when are the audition dates/ entry dates? What’s the usual entry requirements? Where are the centres? (We are near to Manchester)  What days do they run? My DD got to the final for white lodge but wasn’t successful in gaining a place so looking at other options for her whilst waiting to hear back about RBS MA. She is not an associate anywhere currently.  Any info appreciated. Thanks 

The Extended Young Dancers programme, which is for children in year 7 and above I believe is only run from Elmhurst Ballet School itself.  Which is so far from where we live a 6 hour round trip.  There are no other centres for this age group.  My DD is a Young Dancer in year 6 it’s a brilliant scheme I have been so impressed and the progress she has made since joining is phenomenal.  She absolutely loves it.  I don’t think applications have opened yet. 

19 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

My dd JA teacher said they normally get mids if they reach the finals unless they find a physical issue...but it looks like they may have taken more to finals than normal so not sure this is true this year....I wouldn't read too much into the physio checks...a lot of them had the physio before the dancing? Also different physios may have used different methods...also they were often lying on their front when they did checks so they wouldn't have necessarily seen? I think I will be playing down our chances of getting mids though as the standard was so high and there were so many girls! X 

I will be doing the same, Mids places are so hard to get in normal years with only around 5 girls spaces at each centre as the classes are mixed with years 7,8 and 9 being in the same class.  We also had a no yesterday,  DD was upset but she knows that getting to finals was a massive achievement anyway.  Well done to all the Yes and Wait List results and sorry to all the nos.  Xxxx

12 minutes ago, The red shoes said:

In shock but ds has been offered a place for year 7!!!! Totally gobsmacked.. shaking and in tears!! Can’t wait to tell him!! 
Fingers crossed for you all... 🤞🏻❤️

Congratulations I feel quite emotional for you all we have all been through this audition process together and everyone has been so lovely and supportive.  Well done to all the boys for getting to finals everyone should be so proud of yourselves xxxx

4 minutes ago, Bunny said:

Results are out, it’s wait list for my DS! I know he will be upset but it is definitely a lesson in resilience x

It’s amazing achievement well done to your DS a friend of ours a boy got a place from the WL last year so don’t give up hope!  

7 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

Aw mine loved it too...does anyone know do they have a waiting list? Is it yes, waiting list or no?.....x 

We loved it too, Elmhurst has been my DD first choice since the start of this process.  Good luck to everyone waiting for results xxxx

42 minutes ago, Bunny said:

At least by this time next week we should know one way or another! 🙏 (Hoping it’s by this time tomorrow!)

Good luck to all the boys awaiting results.  Fingers crossed 🤞 you will hear tomorrow x

1 hour ago, Returnofthejedi said:

So anyone going tomorrow if you can let us know if this gate is open and if not which entrance you successfully entered through. That would be most helpful.

We went in and out of the Richmond Gate,  it did say in the email that someone would let us out and in the sheen entrance once the park had closed but no one was there not sure if we were early or late so we just turned around and went out the Richmond Gate.  Good luck to everyone auditioning over the weekend.  My DD was the last audition today and had the most amazing time.  It really is a magical place. 

54 minutes ago, Raquelle said:

There is nothing more stressful than turning up at your hotel the night before an audition and realising it has closed down!!!! Luckily premier inn squeezed us in! @balletdreamsmust have been the same hotel only they forgot to email me to tell me....I haven't even bought wine! 

Oh no I did think it was the travel lodge that my hubby had booked that cancelled they moved us to the Twickenham one instead,  mine was cancelled last Monday!  Two days after booking.  That’s so bad they didn’t let you know.