mimi'smom

Sorry to bring up the C word so early (though we all need something to look forward too) but spotted this bargain half price Nutcracker duvet! Too young for my DD sadly but too good not to share!

https://www.brandalley.co.uk/16594217.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Smart Shopping (Catch All)&utm_term=&Kenshoo_IDA=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwpWBs9z06wIVTObtCh16HgX5EAQYASABEgKwXfD_BwE

4 hours ago, PurplePirouette said:

That makes sense, and definitely seems very fair. At least I know to write it off for next year and think about applying for 2022! ☺️

I wouldn't write it off! If the scholarship auditions go ahead for next summer and a venue is 'do-able' for you, I would definitely go for it! At the very least you have had a fantastic class led by a wonderful teacher and the shot of a funded place as a bonus! My dd always enjoyed the audition classes and loved the whole YBSS experience hugely! 

grey and white Wear Moi now sold. 

Lucky Leo now sold. 

PM me with your email if you would like photographs. I have the following (pre-loved but barely worn)  leotards for sale:

black Plume size S leotard style P867 with lovely lace detailing to the neckline and back - in as new condition worn only a few times £10 

teal Wear Moi size XS with ribbed detailing above the bust, straps and along the back - in as new condition worn a couple of times £10 

pale blue-grey Wear Moi size S with floral net detailing on the bust, straps and along the back - in as new conditions worn only a few times £10

pale pinky-peach Bloch size M plain camisole BNWOT £10

steely blue-grey Bloch Mirella size S (we think  - label cut out as rubbed) with beautiful detailing to the back - in as new condition as worn only a couple of times £10

white Wear Moi size S with delicate lace detail front and back. This has been worn a little more but still in very good condition. It does have some blue pen marks on the lining but they don't show through. £5

Wine and Camellia floral custom made Lucky Leo with white lace detail to the front size M Brand new with tags - cost over £80 with import tax. Would like £50. A really stunning leotard! 

Wanted - white medium Gaynor Minden practice tutu if anyone has one for sale. Thank you!

Wayne McGregor spoke the the upper school students at Elmhurst yesterday via Zoom and talked to them about the piece he is doing for this performance (and it's not what people have been speculating so watch this space! My daughter was very excited at the prospect!) She loved listening to him and described him as  an intelligent, knowledgeable man passionate about the art. He gave them a much needed boost after such a long break from face to face training, 

Did they publish recipients last year? I didn't think they did but might have missed it! You can order back copies of Dancing Times I think, but not sure how far back they go. I'd love to know if they did (and do this year too!)  as this will sadly be DDs last year at YBS. 

Annette Nicholson (ex BRB dancer and MA/SA teacher) runs her own associate scheme on Sundays (fortnightly I think) Details are on her website (under classes then Sunday Associates)

http://www.nicholsonschoolofdance.com/

She is a fantastic teacher and will, if you ask, give a very honest assessment of your DC's suitability for full time training. She holds Easter and Summer classes with amazing guest teachers too. Beautiful studios in Digbeth with parking (thought with the nearby Eastside/HS2 development nearby it isn't as easy to get to as it was - but worth it!) 

On Sunday, 5th May at 11:30 (and repeated later in the week I think) Sky Arts is showing The Royal Ballet Sleeping Beauty - billed as new but no indication of casting on my sky box.  On the same day Matthew Bourne's The Car Man at 4pm and Northern Ballet's Casanova on Monday 6th May. 

I have just received an email notifying me that, for tomorrow night's triple bill, due to illness, Sarah Lamb will be dancing the role of Masha, replacing Marianela Nunez. So the message is getting through perhaps to the powers that be? 

21/11/18

Ed Watson South Bank Masterclasses (with an excerpt from Manon) at 6am followed by Mariinsky La Bayadere at 6:15 am. 

Thank you @John Mallinson @Mary @LinMM @ninamargaret for your very helpful replies. She rang the box office last night and was told her cabin size bag will be fine in the cloakroom but probably will be subject to a bag check. Many thanks!

Can anyone advise of the bag situation in the cloakroom? I know this is stretching the concept of 'bag' a little but my dd is travelling to London this weekend and cannot get to where she is staying before the evening performance of Mayerling. We are wondering what to do with her small suitcase? I don't want her wandering around CG either before or especially after the performance to find a luggage storage service  as this is her first time completely independently in London. Also is there still concierge service who could pre book her a taxi? TIA! 

Sky arts are showing Nureyev's Don Q (Australian Ballet1973) on Monday 3rd September at 7:05 am. They are also showing RB's Giselle (a repeat I think as we still have this on our sky box but I can't find any further information  re cast or year) tomorrow (29th August) at 7:00 am.

Hi Anon 

Have messaged you re the long sleeve black leotard 

thanks

Sent you a PM Lisa x

So very pleased for Joe who carried out his lower school training at Elmhurst and can still be seen performing in their promotional video when he was in year 11!

I've had this happen with other online companies too so not just a Porselli issue. We recently ordered from the Porselli sale and had no problems but I do think with sale items they can go quickly so they may not keep on top of stock. Hope you get what you're after - it's always great to get a bargain!

Have signed. So sorry for your loss xx

They are beautiful but just a word of caution - I don't think many places stock them in the UK (Just Ballet do) and when we ordered ours (for US auditions) they (degas) were quite slow fulfilling orders. Sheila from Just Ballet was brilliant in chasing up but was a bit hair raising! Still one of her favourite leotards, perfect for auditions I would say and worth the wait but order in plenty of time if needed for a specific date! 

Sky Arts are showing POB le Palais de Cristal on Sunday 17th June at 11:30am 

I feel broken hearted reading both this post and your daughter's blog - she inspired my own dd hugely one summer school and we are both so very sorry she did not receive the support she so deserved. What a brave and resilient young lady she is and I know without doubt that her blog will help and support so many young dancers and encourage them to put their health, both mental and physical, above everything else. 

Wishing you both happiness and inner peace xx

6 hours ago, ButterflyBallerina said:

For those who have attended before could i ask a few questions 

 

I have seen the wifi isnt great, is phone signal ok ? Thinking pf getting DD a phone so we can speak to her while shes away.

 

Any tips for things she may need? That wouldn't be on the list necessities .

 

Thank you xx

Wifi and phone signal a bit hit and miss sadly I guess due to the rural location. The only 'extras' I send with my dd are her own towels (the ones provided are perfectly adequate but she just prefers her own!) If she is planning to rinse enough tights/leotards etc, an over-radiator dryer is useful (but probably not needed if going for a week). I have sent her with snacks/tuck in the past and a little bit of spending money (groups have sometimes got together to order in pizza in the evenings and there used to be an evening trip to the local designer outlet but not for the past couple of years). They all tend to wear a black leotard for the Friday presentation too. There are no shops within walking distance so plenty of supplies such as plasters, medication such as hay fever relief and ibuprofen (age dependent I guess) that might unexpectedly be needed!