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  1. OnTheMove
    Yes Hammond and Tring don’t have as many MDS awarded because they’re mixed genre, not pure ballet, schools. The trouble with exams is that they can take over technique work. (RBS don’t do exams and they’re not as big a focus at Elm, and Tring I think they’re optional). A child can pass an exam but not necessarily have wonderful technique out of the grade work. That’s the trouble with them in my opinion. They’re useful and do produce a benchmark of sorts but when it comes to a career as a professional ballet dancer they don’t hold up.
  2. OnTheMove
    Yes it’s good to know there are lots of options, even when going to what is considered a pure ballet school.
  3. OnTheMove
    Some may take a different route, go abroad etc. Go down the contemporary route. There are lots of reasons.
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    I don’t think it’s because (like other schools) they have been refused a place on the whole. More that they want to take their training down a different route, or simply go elsewhere. Of course some may be refused a place. But as I said in my original comment, compared to other schools a high proportion go on to their upper school after finishing their lower school.
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    Unlike some other schools, Elmhurst do take a good proportion of their year 7-11 students into their upper school. It’s very competitive to get into their upper school as an outsider because there isn’t many places available. A friend of mine told me that it’s half ballet and half other genres at the Hammond? Which does produce a good all round dance education (which is a positive in the current climate). The majority of the hours at Elmhurst are ballet, with a small amount of other genres. It makes it very hard to compare the two, as their focuses are so different. I’m not saying one is better than the other, just the focus and specialism of each is very different.
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    Ah right. My understanding was the school has a theatre arts course and then a mixed genre dance course. Also they don’t do a ballet specialism in the upper school do they? Unlike Elmhurst. I think in terms of ballet you really can’t compare the two schools. Or if you compare the other genres. I know Elmhurst do some other genres, but the focus is ballet from year 7 until graduate year.
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    I thought compared to the other dance schools the Hammond concentrated more on grades? I suppose it’s not a ballet school, rather a performing arts school. Hence why it’s difficult to compare Elmhurst to Hammond. Graduate destinations are great to know. Not always easy to find out. I often see that schools use the same success stories from years ago! What is interesting is the current graduate destinations. Which sometimes seems like trying to find out top secret info! So hard to compare schools. And often children suit different schools.
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    It’s very hard to compare things like grade work, as the emphasis at the main ballet schools isn’t graded work. It may be more pertinent to compare technique work and general ballet performance opportunities. Exams are a good marker of grades you have achieved, but they are not indicative of judging talent. Just like in academics exam grades aren’t necessarily a marker of intelligence.
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    This isn’t true. It will have little bearing on being offered a year 7 place. Try for both and choose which you enjoyed the most (and easiest to travel to).
  10. OnTheMove
    I didn’t realise Kings didn’t do traditional academics. How does it work then? Are the students expected to self study, so it’s basically home education but away from home?
  11. OnTheMove
    If they can do this to kids before they’ve even started the school, it makes you wonder what else they can do… I think it’s despicable to offer a place on the day in front of a child when they’re not offering the funding as well. Do they care about the feelings and mental well-being of the child?
  12. OnTheMove
    That’s awful. I’m so sorry. From what I’ve heard you could have dodged a bullet! So please see it as one door closing opens another one.
  13. OnTheMove
    I think the main advantage is having quality training (hopefully!) that you may not have nearby. If you’re not near a big city it’s often hard to access vocational level training while living at home. I also think going to a private/independent school can have some advantages for some children. Less bullying for being a dancer etc. It’s certainly an interesting experience compared to most comprehensive schools. If you have quality training nearby and you can do the hours needed, then why go away to school? I would try for upper school instead in that situation.
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    Congratulations for your child. If I was in your position my main concern would be if my child would cope with being assessed out in year 9. There’s a good 50/50 chance they will be. That’s a big disruption. And no guarantee of getting into a good school after that to continue their training. If they’ve also been offered a ballet school that’s guaranteed the full 5 years, I would be seriously considering that instead. But also, living at White Lodge is a wonderful experience for many. I don’t envy you right now! Good luck.
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    That’s great. I’m sure she will have a fantastic time. It’s a lovely safe environment the school. dc- dancing child dd - dancing daughter etc but yes as says above usually means dear as well
  16. OnTheMove
    My dc will be 15 and I know a couple of their friends will be going
  17. OnTheMove
    Yes for my dc. They’ve never applied to the Elmhurst SI so they’re very excited to experience it.
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    Well done for managing to afford it with an extra job. Sadly, that isn’t an option for all families. It’s interesting that the homestay is much cheaper so definitely worth looking into. Thanks. I am surprised your daughter didn’t enjoy ENB and RBS. I know a lot of Americans come over to experience them. My dc has made friends with many. I suppose expectations come into it. That’s very reasonable the Acosta Danza course. I will look into that. Thanks. It would be very exciting for my dc to experience a SI abroad.
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    This sounds fantastic but a dream financially for my family. I could send my dc to one next year maybe. I’ve never heard of Ellison. I will look into it. I’m veering towards EBS. What did you find the benefit of going to the USA was in particular?
  20. OnTheMove
    No one can predict your grades. Please don’t waste any more time worrying about this. What’s done is done and until you get the certificate you can’t know what the grade is. Distinctions are more valuable the higher the grade (Intermediate/advanced one etc) so I really wouldn’t worry for a grade 4. I hope you get the distinction you hope for.
  21. OnTheMove
    I think the people who sent their application in later got the w/c 13th
  22. OnTheMove
    That’s a long wait! I hope it is much sooner than that as people have to plan things.
  23. OnTheMove
    Very odd. Maybe those students have got a place through other means. As in didn’t get into the school full time but have been offered the summer intensive?
  24. OnTheMove
    That’s a pain! I’ve never heard of that. A lot of ballet schools show off when their students get into RBS associates. What will they do if you do decide to go for it? I would be inclined to just do what my child wanted and stuff them!
  25. OnTheMove
    You just never know an outcome! Good luck to her
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