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  1. I absolutely agree with this. Having watched some of the semi-finals, where they have about a minute (x2) completely out there on their own on stage to impress the judges, it's absolutely all-or-nothing. And to their credit, everyone I saw was fantastic. Such determination and poise. Then to perform in a theatre like His Majesty's to a packed crowd - amazing from the finalists and also from every single one of them in the choreography piece that far exceeded my expectations: a whole new piece for 80 dancers, learned in a week and delivered beautifully. An incredible event all round.
  2. Agree with the above. Very glad our daughter went at 16, not 11. So many potential downsides, so few apparent ultimate upsides to going so young.
  3. I find myself increasingly glad of my ignorance around ballet training that led to my daughter applying to ballet school at 16, not 11. It seems that they are so much better equipped to deal with it by this point. 11 is so very young - and it seems, according to the interviewees in the doc, that puberty was often the moment when it all starts to go very unpleasant. Also, I had had a sense that the aesthetic was changing a little - eg Misty Copeland and other stronger rather than thinner dancers, and also some companies' real focus on strength these days eg The Australian Ballet. But I don't really know a huge amount about the sector and it seems like old habits die hard.
  4. If you're looking for student accommodation for the coming year for NBS, pls drop me a message.
  5. Yes - the CTF is a bit of a godsend tbh. It has also enabled some summer schools! You can get it when you turn 18. Also yes re: Advanced 2 with Distinction being the qualifying mark. A great result for them all tbh - my daughter was ecstatic. Thanks for your good wishes 😊
  6. Yep - big costs. Child Trust Fund paid for the former, and we're going to be leaning on the kindness of friends for the latter.
  7. Many thanks. Currently liaising with people I know who live somewhere nearby as even a Travelodge for over a week is four figures 😲😬 Thanks in advance for the extra cheer!
  8. Yes - NBS Manchester. It seemed (from a distance) to be something that the school and the students discussed but there was definite keenness among the students to do it and the school is supporting them with advice and extra classes to work on their variations. It has certainly created some real excitement amongst the classical focus students.
  9. Thank you very much 😊
  10. Now I'm feeling nearly as excited as my daughter! (Strong showing from NBS at the event, with at least 7 or 8 going I think.)
  11. Anyone doing, or done, the Fonteyn? All tips gratefully received re: making the very most of the opportunity - and staying in London for less than an arm & a leg. Thanks!
  12. Unless she's come back in recent weeks, it's not Zobia any more unfortunately. I'm pretty sure it's a lady called Megan. Although if you happen to get Jake/Jacob, he's incredibly helpful. But yes, worth an email.
  13. Probably would've been best to say that up front tbh.
  14. We were in the Covid video audition period so I can't offer any advice on auditioning IRL I'm afraid. But I have a daughter at NBS now - in fact she helped with auditions last weekend but isn't doing this weekend I don't think - so happy to respond to any queries.
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