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  1. Doing Dance 1
    Correction - £20 for bundle (not £25)
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    I’m looking to sell my old/ previous RAD Syllabus DVDs Intermediate Foundation (Old Pre Elementary) & Intermediate (Old Elementary) (Uk based) £12 each or £20 for both. Private message to discuss.
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    I’m looking to sell my ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet Syllabus DVDs. (Uk Based) Primary Grade, Grades 1 & 2 Grades 3 & 4 Grades 5 & 6 Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 £12 each (totalling £60) or £50 for all. Private message to discuss.
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    I’m look to sell my old/ previous RAD Syllabus DVDs. (UK Based) Pre Primary, Primary & Grade 1. Grade 2&3 Grade 4&5. £40 for bundle or £15 each. Please inbox to discuss.
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    Looking to sell my Cecchetti Syllabus DVDs. Grades 1-6 & Intermediate Foundation - £35 (currently unavailable to buy from ISTD) Intermediate - £20 (£55 new) Advanced 1 - £20 (£55 new) Advanced 2 - £20 (£55 new) The Enrico Cecchetti Diploma (Blu Ray & DVD set) - £30 (currently £68.35 on Amazon) Happy to sell individually as priced above (adding to £125) or £100 for the set. Private message to discuss.
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    I’m looking to sell my RAD Discovering Repertoire DVDs. (Uk Based) Level 2 - Coppelia & Giselle Level 3 - The Sleeping Beauty & Paquita Level 4 - Swan Lake & The Nutcracker £8 each or £25 for all 3. Please inbox to discuss.
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    I am looking to sell my set of Vaganova DVDs. (I’m in the UK) Essential preparatory for that Vaganova method (£15) Advanced beginner Ballet (£20) Demonstration of complete Vaganova level 1 Barre work (£25) Demonstration of complete Vaganova level 1 Centre work, Allegro & Pointe (£25) Demonstration of complete Vaganova level 3 (£25) Demonstration of complete Vaganova level 4 (£25) Sequential movements in the Vaganova methodology (25) All in excellent condition. Currently listed as retailing new between $33.50 - $89.50 US. Happy to sell separately as priced (adding up to £160 separately) or as a bundle for £125. Please inbox to discuss.
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    Have you had a conversation with the school/ teacher/s? If students are of similar age and development then this could be an ideal time to limit the use of mirrors in the dance studio. https://iadms.org/media/5781/iadms-resource-paper-mirrors-in-the-dance-class.pdf
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    The pics from FB… 1 of 3
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    This thread discussed similar.
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    This paper from 2011 springs to mind. https://www.academia.edu/4464722/Hypermobility_and_dance_a_review ‘Epidemiological studies of hypermobile dancers indicate that although students are selected for hypermobility when auditioning for vocational schools, they are not represented in the higher ranks of professional companies.’ RBS/ RB tested in 2004 with hyper mobility: students 97% - principals 0%. Of course this would be interesting to see more recent figures but certainly food for thought.
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    Absolutely, or if you’re an institution something like, ‘at X we use classical ballet as the foundation for our curriculum…’ and note its benefits/ transferable skills to other disciplines.
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    I think this statement would be better, but still inaccurate. Ballet is around 400 years old so to be purely academic even this statement would suggest that there was no dance in The West/ Europe pre Ballet. Obviously this is nonsense which is why we must be mindful of these often ingrained broad statements. As dance educators, what we say and pass on to the next generation is so important and influential institutions have a duty to be mindful of the power they hold when they publish any such statement. ‘What exactly do we mean when we say that? Is it historically accurate? Is it aligned with ideas that uphold inequitable, unjust norms within the dance world and world beyond that? Are there ways in which we can refine our language to be more intentional, accurate and nurturing of all within our dance communities? ’ https://www.danceinforma.com/2021/08/01/is-ballet-really-the-foundation-of-all-dance-forms-an-investigation-and-exploration/
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    “Ballet is the foundation of dance.” This statement, and the sentiments that it embodies are incredibly detrimental to the dance world as a whole. The idea is that in order to be a successful dancer in any kind of way, one must first study and master ballet. Only then can you be treated as a “serious” dancer, worthy of notice and pay. This attitude, by its very nature, then takes the many other valid dance forms and puts them in an “other” category that is inherently viewed as “less than.” https://www.danceplug.com/article/why-ballet-is-not-the-foundation-of-all-dance-arts-and-culture This article and its thoughtful look at dance and it’s place in cultural historical contexts has just been ringing in my head after receiving a mail out from the Royal Ballet School in which it states ‘Classical ballet is the foundation of all styles of dance’. https://mail.royalballetschool.org.uk/76ZA-LW0C-0C9966EB387733C815GTJCF29A31C12A2D449D/cr.aspx
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    Being a JA is a HUGE advantage. As has been said, they are meticulously prepped for the WL audition.
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    Just wondering if people have seen this. https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/exclusive-bird-college-staff-speak-out-about-drama-schools-culture-of-fear (sadly behind a paywall but you can sign up to read it for free) ‘Current and former staff at Bird College have complained of a “culture of fear” under the drama school’s management and raised concerns about the treatment of employees and students at the institution. It comes as more than 200 people have signed an online petition declaring no confidence in the drama school’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.’ https://www.change.org/p/vote-of-no-confidence-in-bird-college-s-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion?redirect=false
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    I wholeheartedly disagree. The pressures and expectations of young dancers today are worlds away from what they were a generation or so ago. If the position was only open to individuals who had been through the school it would run the risk of repeating mistakes from the past. I would much rather an outstanding ‘outsider’ candidate rather than someone who just happened to have gone through the school and/ or company.
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    I’ve just seen this on Facebook and thought it was worth sharing. BOYS’ DAY 26 NOV 2023 ARTSDEPOT, LONDON This FREE event includes dance classes as well as tips and advice - get a sense of training at LSC. Designed for male-identifying, dancers aged 13+. https://www.londonstudiocentre.org/events/
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    I see both the Fonteyn Gold medal & Phyllis Bedell winners are both currently at Tring Park School. That’s quite the success story! https://www.thefonteyn.org/winners?fbclid=PAAaYP_1Sh3oqa0AzbbI9hdVvtsI4k2chSpiz5be_RuUiwdz_RuLSn-nCq4xw_aem_AQgIriytZCCmBgowsW3EJJIopLvK2ZsdHpiu_rW80vk89FzyiKafHVhJ7wQqtDG2lvY
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    I see both the Fonteyn Gold medal & Phyllis Bedell winners are both currently at Tring Park School. That’s quite the success story!
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    I’m glad you’ve brought this up. Pianists see everything in these schools and should be trained to recognise and indeed report if/ when problems arise.
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    I can’t help but find this wording dangerous. You mentioned strenuous lifts for the men - totally valid. However, why should the women be thinner? As is already being implemented across schools and companies, surely a solution to the ‘problem’ is for the men - and dancers broadly - to be stronger?
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    This is perfect! For a dance school to really call itself a ‘school’, then the children should be truly learning, and hopefully learning to be a dancer, appreciate dance and even be a choreographer/ dance maker - not just picking up and performing routines. You really should ask! That’s not to say that every qualified person who teaches syllabus work is going to be an excellent teacher (can of worms alert) and that an experienced professional with no affiliation with a syllabus/ exam board can’t be an excellent teacher, but they should be able to provide proof of their suitability to be teaching your children. Where did the teachers themselves train/ perform and are they engaging in CPD (continuous professional development) by attending seminars, webinars etc. Safeguarding is a non negotiable though and there should be clear protocols in place for first aid etc
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