Laura_ballet

I am applying for my daughter today and wondered if anyone has any insights to share on WL summer intensives ? What is on the timetable? What to expect…
 

32 minutes ago, Kerfuffle said:

Getting a good amount of training hours is very difficult in the U.K. if not at vocational school  particularly outside London. There are associate classes at weekends and a few CAT schemes but not many and it’s still hard to make up the hours. The syllabuses at local schools in my opinion are limiting too - rigid with the same exercises to the same music repeated in every class. Over 14 it’s a struggle to get high level training for most as typically there are only a couple of girls good enough in each school and they are spread out even  in a big city and those schools like to keep their best pupils. My daughter is at a very unusual school that  trains in a completely different way and she is extremely lucky because she can still live at home and get amazing training.   I think your description of training continental Europe is pretty similar to here, the gap between vocational and  non vocational is noticeable  . USA seems to offer more opportunities post 14 although I have heard it’s extremely expensive. 

What school does your child train at out of interest thanks 

This is helpful thank you 

it was a post with quite a few more feeds than this however this is helpful nevertheless 

I’ve been looking through the forum for ages and can’t seem to find a post someone put up with all the links to previous conversations regarding auditioning for vocational school. Could someone repost here thank you 

2 x Amphitheatre Upper Slips / Door 5B / Row AA Seat 29 /Row AA Seat 30 £ 11.00 x 2

Tuesday 03 January 2023, 7:30pm

Musicality

Hope semi finals goes well. What a lovely experience anyways 

It’s quite amazing how quick the results came out from this winter session. Definitely record breaking! I got mine in 6 days! Well done ladies who took their exams this session. On to the next one or maybe something easier!!! 

I’d say wear a shoe that you can dance best in.

Well done to your daughter on her exam. I can appreciate its hard to receive a lower score when you’re used to the graded system. I guess it’s worth remembering that the vocational exams are examining ballet in a different context, related to ballet being a “vocation” rather than just a hobbie. Don’t get me wrong, the vocational exams are open to all however the marking system is harder to fulfil as the technique and artistry required is more in line with what expected when training to a professional level. Hope that helps. And I hope your daughter isn’t disheartened.  Maybe run a grade class alongside the vocational classes so she gets to experience both standards 

6 hours ago, LinMM said:

I think completing the grades going upwards is one thing eg: got as far as grade 4 when younger so now want to complete the exams going forwards so onto grade 5 grade 6 etc etc 
It is doing them backwards which feels a bit surplus to me. 
Would somebody who already had their Advanced one for example really want to go back and do Grade  one 🤔

Maybe it depends just how far along the exam system you are. So perhaps if at Grade 4 level say then going backwards to consolidate could sort of make sense especially if trying to better ones marks for earlier exams. 
So perhaps aiming for an Honours type score could be a nice challenge to set oneself if going backwards as such. 

 

 

Yes I think grade 1 or 2 isn’t the best place to start graded exam as an adult. I think grade 3/4 for a complete beginner. And those returning to dance possibly grade 4/5. The character dances are quite challenging if you haven’t done any character before and dance b can be a great alternative if you like less classical dance for a challenge. For me the reason I’ve decided to do my exams again for motivation,  discipline and confidence boasting. After having three children, it’s been nice to go back to class and focus on a goal rather than just a general class. And taking exams as an adult really is a completely different experience. Most people think it’s bizarre that I would take a ballet exam for enjoyment!! 

Have a great exam @The_Red_Shoessounds like you’re well prepared. Grade 8 is beautiful to dance, enjoy! And defo keep small snacks for the breaks in between. 

Never have I thought to complete the grades until reading this feed. I started taking vocational classes and did my intermediate foundation in April which went well. I have my intermediate this week and I don’t feel ready. I fell off pointe last Monday and twisted my ankle then went to buy new shoes ok weekend and none in stock 😢 so I’m going into my exam with sloppy shoes and my pointe work is shocking! I haven’t even managed to do the reverence on pointe! I haven’t secured 2 double pirouettes ever when practicing! Ahhhh stressed 😩 just going to try and enjoy it even though they are two examiners for the exam as they are standardising!! Looking forward to moving onto advanced foundation though 😊 

Hello 

I am a mum to a young dancer (I0 yr) and I find it hard to navigate what’s on, when to apply, where it is etc 
 

I’m starting a feed to share information on intensives and workshops in and around London. 

 

Royal Ballet School Winter Intensive 

Information: 

Winter Intensive (one-day courses) London 

Monday 13 February 2022

Thursday 16 February 2023

Exploring stagecraft in Swan Lake

Students aged 11-12 years old on 31 August 2023

Developing musicality and dynamics in classical ballet

9.30 – 10.00 – Registration
10.00 – 10.45 – Warm up, body awareness and conditioning
11.00 – 12.30 – Ballet class: how can we develop and apply musicality in ballet class?
13.30 – 15.00 – Focus class: further exploration linking musicality to dynamics, and how to bring this connection to our dancing
15.15 – 15.45 – Cool down, reflection on the day’s learning and presentation of certificates.

Booking opens 21 November 2022

Booking closes 7 February 2023

Course fee: £120

These courses are non-selective. Places are limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment.

https://www.royalballetschool.org.uk/train/dancer-training/intensive-courses/winter-intensive/#1657539745812-53582e41-0f3a

Great idea. Thanks 

I’ve loved reading through varying opinions on Diamond celebration. It’s so interesting. I love the mixed views. That’s what makes dance so interesting. I agreed and disagreed massively with lots of opinions. It’s just amazing how one can see something so different to others. The highlight for me was Prima. I’d watch that again. Probably wouldn’t watch any of the other short works again. I’ll be honest, if I was given a ticket to go again I wouldn’t. Or I would just come to 2nd section to catch Prima again! There’s my 2 cents! 

Sensational performance this evening

How much please

I am attending the “dance with the royal ballet” class on Friday (11th). I wondered if anyone has taken this class before? I’m not sure what to wear or what to expect. Any insight would be appreciated

I really struggling with homesickness at vocational school also. The only answer was coming home every weekend. Which was never the plan but we got all the family involved in pick up and drop off. I also found taking every day as it comes and make decision at end of term as to whether to carry on. I always choose to carry on. Although I spent most of the time saying I wanted to leave!!! It’s hard but when friendships get stronger it makes it easier. 

I forgot !!! Can I try on the day? 

I am looking for 2 tickets for the 16/11 performance. Thanks 

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Thanks for sharing this. Awesome 😎 

Tempted to sign up. Are there any offers on? Just wanted to check it out first. Or can you cancel DD anytime? 

I would like a ticket for Mayerling Friday 11th November.

Thanks