DanceMamma

Yes, just sewing into the lining. It’s impossible with these shoes! She doesn’t go through them that quickly, usually 4 months wear, I’d definitely go through to the satin if I was doing it every week! LOVE your forum name! Very appropriate! 😂

I regret letting her get them now! We’ll be going back to Bloch! I’ve got a very talented friend doing them for her. Fingers crossed she manages it!

Hi all, my DD usually wears Bloch pointe shoes with a canvas type lining which are easy to sew ribbons onto. She’s recently switched to capezio pointe shoes which have faux suede type lining. They’re really tricky to sew through. Does anyone have any tips or experience of sewing ribbons into these shoes? I feel defeated and like I might just have to sew through to the satin! Any help???

Would anyone who’s recently had DC audition for L3/4 CAT have time to chat on messages?

DD is auditioning for RBS senior associates - prelims next week. I’ve had a look on here for info but I couldn’t find much on seniors. Few wonderings … Are there places available for dancers who haven’t been JA or MA? Does anyone have experience of the audition class? What’s expected, pointe, flexibility etc? I ticked the box for both SA and WL prelim, I don’t think she’s WL ready but I figured it’s best to let them say no, will the audition be any different to just SA groups? DD is already in 2 well-known associates classes and attends summer intensives etc, but she has never tried for anything with RBS. Any advice, tips, info xxx

Sounds like it’s just the 13+ CAT? It was a really tough audition.

Results are coming through. It’s a no for DD. She was expecting a no so is ok, disappointed but ok.

Good luck to him! Were there many boys? I think I only saw one go in.

My daughters was a bit earlier, 13+ group.

Yeah, they said by Monday 20th. Which group was your daughter in?

Tough audition! DD enjoyed it but found it much more difficult than last year. I hope everyone else got on ok.

DD uses the M&S ones. They do different styles and absorbencies, plus they seem to wash really well (she’s very irregular so they’re in constant use in case of emergencies!). She has some high leg pink ones that she wears quite happily under all of her leotards. They have size 6 online, but the size 8 are quite tight fitting. Definitely worth a try if you’re after something inexpensive and easily available!

Not seen any similar threads coming up for this years auditions so thought I’d re-activate this one. DD is trying again! In her words “if I don’t try then I’m giving myself an automatic no”. She’s still in her other associate classes and is quite content to stick with them but wants to give the chance of a CAT place another go. She’s very aware of the minuscule chance of a recall, she never stops impressing me with her resilience! I wanted to say good luck to anyone auditioning next weekend! 🩰🩰

Any more good news? DD’s been offered another year. 😁

That’s really reassuring! Xxx