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Hello,

Could someone let me know when approximately would the MA application and audition dates be please for next year - or rather when these were in the past? Just need to plan my work/travelling schedule around it. 

Thank you! 

On 04/09/2022 at 09:13, Csla said:

Hi,

my daughter is starting as a new year 4 and we've been asked to bring a mat. Does anyone know if there's a certain type that's more suitable (I know they have different thickness measurements?) many thanks 

Sorry this is addressed to @Mumof1.

Thank you so much for those links - appreciate it! 

The resistance bands - do you know if there a strong preference for Meglio or can I just buy one at my local Sports shop?

Thanks!

On 03/03/2021 at 20:07, SissonneDoublee said:

The Junior Associate uniform list for RBS includes nude seamless knickers for under the white leotard. They definitely don’t mind knickers!

Hello! Where did you buy those please? Thank you! 

White/nude colour knickers recommendations please to wear under the JA white leotard. Other posts are quite old!

Resistance bands - Can I get one from my local Sportsdirect, or should I get the one specific from Meglio requested by Ms H.  Thank you.

Thank you all, I've loved listening to your advice, and will take this JA journey as it is- an experience and opportunity to develop as a person. If it develops as a career, yay. If not, yay, too. 

Thank you for putting my mind at ease.

It is encouraging to hear what you children have turned out to be!

Hi all,

I am not acquainted with the dance world at all. My Dd just got accepted as a JA at RBS, so I've got all these questions swirling in my head and I'm hoping you can help me out. 

Assuming she is still interested in ballet in the next few years, would we then apply for vocational schools for her in y7? 

Are these boarding schools, since we have none very local to us. I'm also not keen to let her go at such a tender age.

Could she have a career in ballet without going to a vocational school?

Sending her for ballet training will be a big sacrifice for us as a family - time, and effort, and finances. I know it's a decision only I can make, but what kinds of career paths would this lead to? And what sort of salary? Ultimately I am struggling to answer my question- is it worth it? (I sincerely don't want to offend anyone here, I am just in need of wisdom from experienced parents).

Thank you so much for your time to answer my questions!

On 27/02/2022 at 14:21, BallerinaMum13 said:

I was wondering if anyone is currently completing the JA application online. It looks like you have to select a second choice associate centre (online sessions are NOT a choice for second choice). We can only get to one centre so not sure how to handle this. Also what is the difference between London 26 weeks and 32 weeks. Is it just the length of the program or is there anything further that differentiates the two? Thanks! 

I just submitted the form. I just chose the same centre both times. I wouldn't consider going to another! 

On 27/02/2022 at 14:43, TwirlyWhirly said:

Only personal experience of Newcastle JAs. My DS auditioned for Years 4, 5 and 6 for JAs and was waitlisted twice, finally successful for Year 6. In that time, we only saw about 8 other boys audition, of whom 4 (including my DS) were accepted during those 3 years. That sounds like a very high acceptance rate, but it's a very limited sample! The lesson we learned was, if your DS is keen, keep trying! 

Hi Twirly Whirly, what do you mean by wait listed? Is there such a thing as a waiting list? Thank you for the encouragement to keep on trying. 

OK, it makes more sense now. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I'll apply for the online insight day for associates then. 

Which brings me to my next question : is it just a matter of watching or is she expected to dress in her leotard and participate in the insight day?

Thank you. 

Thank you all for your prompt replies all. I did see the Online junior associate insight day. I thought that was different from an "Audition" insight class that happened last October? 

Hello

My 8yo's ballet teacher has told us that our daughter should try the RBS's auditions as Junior Associate. I don't know anything about the dancing world. I've combed the RBS website and see the insight day was last year but the application for the audition is this Feb to start in Sep 22. My question is, is it worth it to apply for my daughter this year? We don't know what the auditions entail. Does everyone generally attend the insight day first the year before?  It seems like a long time between the insight day and the actual auditions for an 8yo to remember what is to be expected of her.. 

Thankful for your responses!