Laura_ballet

A popular alternative to hairspray is gel spray due to sensitive fire alarms 

@BarahobaMechty thank you for starting this feed. I’m also interested in what to pack. Of course there will be the  standard list however I’m interested in the extras. My daughter has started her Amazon wish list and currently has:

- adjustable lamp 

- desk mirror 

- fairy lights

- water bottle 

- bed table 

- blanket 

- skin care 

- storage organisers 

- foldable shoe storage 3 tier 

- wrap around robe 

- no ticking battery clock 

Id be interested in the other random things students have taken with them for boarding! 
 

I remember loving getting parcels and letters from home however I think that’s a thing of the past with Amazon prime to contend with! 

Lucinda Strachan

English National Ballet

lucindastrachan15@gmail.com

Any idea when NYB release results for summer intensive? And anyone had experience with the bursary side of things?

11 minutes ago, BattementBatty said:

Elmhurst released results in the middle of the 2 day WL finals?  When will these schools start to think about the impact of this sort of thing on the children involved. They are 10 & 11. 

That really annoyed me! They could have waited until Friday afternoon, I’ve chosen not to tell my daughter yet and help her focus on the audition instead. 

Also would agree, Luke is great https://balletphysio.com/

By the timetable they have sent out, I’m going to assume the final is over 2 days for all finalists. They might possibly change the groups around though? 

Thank you @Adagio123 any idea what parents do during this time? 

I just love it!! Not enough hours in the day to get through it after work! Me and my daughter watched it last year and thoroughly enjoyed watching the progress of some of our favourites. 

The email states 4hrs on the 1st day and 6hrs on 2nd day . They did inform more information will follow however i am impatient and would love to know a bit more if anyone has any knowledge from last year!! 

Where can I watch once the live steam is over? Do they put it up at some point on YouTube?

We applied for NYB. Due to my lateness we can only take part in the zoom audition but that saves on travel costs! I’ll look at Malvern and central. Thanks all 

Following on from the original post, can anyone share what happens at WL in terms of weekends, leave-out and how long are holidays? Do they take all their stuff back at end of each term? Does WL also do an activity each weekend? 

Thanks @Adagio123 with regards to RAD do they start with Intermediate Foundation? What happens if they have taken it already? 

Thank you so much for the information. So helpful to create a picture of what the future could look like.

I had a group just like this. I really struggled in the end had to stop teaching them. Felt like a failure but my heart sank every time I got to that class! Maybe ask the head to come and observe? See if there’s an improvement? 

Hi everyone,

My daughter is auditioning at Elmhurst today, and the possibility of her attending has me thinking about logistics. For parents with children already at Elmhurst, could you share insights on the weekend schedule, typical travel arrangements for those from the south, and the duration of holidays compared to local comprehensives? Additionally, I'm curious about the allowed evening departures during the school week. Is it only Saturdays after classes, or are there other options? Lastly, what percentage of children stay on weekends, excluding leave out? If they stay, what sort of activities do they do?

Thanks in advance for your help!

In the final year at JA, they do prepare students for the WL audition. Although I'm unsure if being a JA enhances your chances, I doubt it poses a hindrance. Numerous JAs successfully gained a place at WL last year, at least 8 of the current year 7s.

I wasn’t going to apply this year however my daughter has expressed an interest in taking part in some sort of intensive. Are there any intensive applications still open? 

It will cost you £20 roughly but you can download on the RAD app advanced 1 syllabus. Get acquainted with it. Of course it will never be as good as learning in class however it’s worth having a look before, hear the music etc 

Hi @Allbarone I’m also an adult who returned to ballet after a very very long break. I would say, the jump actually isn’t that big to intermediate however I would spend more time getting ready for  it. Especially the pointe. Would it be possible for you to also take the Advanced 1 class? It would be good for stamina and strength building. Plus you’ll know the syllabus well for when you move on. Also, if your main concern is the pointe work then I would consider taking a pointe class online that is very basic and keep going over the strengthening exercises, practice, practice and more practice of rises, echappes and releves. Hope this helps. Wishing you the best of luck with your adult ballet journey!

Thank you @MissEmily I also heard about the limbering side of it, I wasn’t sure if it was just one example so that’s good to know. 

What occurs during the semi-final audition for the Royal Ballet, and how does it differ from the preliminary round?

Will let you know how RB goes, my daughter is auditioning in London on 26th November. Can’t quite believe the time is nearly here. We are also doing Elmhurst. 

I don't know about you, but that documentary about dark side of vocational schools hit close to home for me. My little dancer, who's just 10, was all excited about joining a vocational school someday, but now we're both wondering what's next. How are you all dealing with these revelations? Any tips, thoughts, or experiences to share? Maybe we can figure out how to support our kids and guide them towards their dance dreams while keeping them happy and healthy along the way