2fairygirls

My daughter was so “rad” she even wore demi pointes in the prix Lausanne ! Much to her embarrassment as she looks back now !

My daughter (Australian) did RAD, she did all the exams and comps including the Fonteyn where she got a bronze medal. She then went onto Prix Lausanne, did the solo seal and is now training in the USA with the san fran ballet school in her final year, so I’d say it does give a very good foundation for many things!

Thank you @Birdyfor that insight . WOW - that seems hard / harsh for the kids at the school to do the public audition. They know so much more about them than a photo and short bio. Ballet can be ruthless . In the bright side it means full transparency for those kids and they can also begin their audition process knowing for sure if there is a pathway at their own school. At my DAughter schools we won’t know until March or after exams if they made it through to the trainee|JC level so auditioning widely in the meantime .

@Lifeafterballet thanks for contributing your experience . Do you remember how many people were invited to audition? My daughter has been invited and it says there will be 2 classes, with a selection made after the class as @Viviangracementioned. Trying to understand the numbers game. 50 to a class ? Or 20 ? thanks 🙏🏽