Vonrothbart

I wouldn't say exceptional, but certainly decent.

We went right through RBS associate programme, Leeds Manchester and London. Living on the north east coast, this meant a lot of travelling, and London was a 12 hour day, quite enjoyable although it can be tiring. Offer of Advanced Associates again in London, but think GDD will start vocational school this year. I'll miss going with her from time to time. It's crazy, as it doesn't seem two minutes since we were in your shoes, good luck with it all.

Would Manchester Mids not have been too far PBM?

I think almost everyone Lisa, has something to offer an employer, in some jobs basic life skills would be more beneficial, rather than a degree in something not relevant. I wouldn't over do it with your CV too, just be honest, as employers will usually find most people out if you are lucky enough to get an interview. I'm sure with your experience of the dance world alone, and your personality, you would make a great employee. 

Good luck. 

Sally 45, it's a strange world as I know a girl at Tring who wishes she had gone to ballet west. I suppose what suits one, etc etc.

I would personally recommend checking out any particular school, to see if might suit or not. It obviously won't work every time, but neither will gut feelings. It's always a bit of a gamble if you get a few offers like a lot of DC do.

I suffered with ankle problems when I played physical sports, and when I look back, a lot of the pain and suffering was unnecessary, due to coming back too soon. Without doubt I would get an x-ray, and preferably a scan too, this will show any soft tissue damage, which could be worse than a fracture in the long run. When asked for advice I always told players to give it another week at least, when they thought they were fit to play.

4 hours ago, Danceintherain said:

 

I'm not sure. The Birmingham SAs are later in the day though, around 4pm. Need to think things through realistically though. We're a good 2-3 hours away from Hammond, so will need to drive there to pick DD up, drive her to Birmingham, to then drive back to drop her off, and then the journey home! 😬

Would it be worth it for SA?

1 hour ago, RosaMac said:

Perhaps they should. I believe they would benefit from having someone who is closely connected to the industry, who would also be in overall control artistically. 

In an ideal world then maybe yes, but unfortunately some schools would rather poach the more talented children, then a little further down the line, take the glory as if they're one of their own.

4 hours ago, Twoballerinas0004 said:

Just wondering if anyone has had their results of Tring upper school dance funding finals. My daughter was given a physio appointment along with her friend who has already received her results. We are still waiting. 

No news is good news, waiting list for us.

Reading some of these posts, it just backs up my opinion that very (or equally) talented children from less well off parents, don't get anywhere near the same opportunities. I know that's how it is, but such a shame IMHO. 

On 15/03/2018 at 23:02, atacrossroads said:

With barely half of WL year 11s making it to RBS Upper School,  I would imagine it would be a bit of a stretch to think that a child doing one afternoon a week with them is going to get into Upper School.  They'd be better off not travelling the country and having a private lesson with someone good nearer to home possibly?

It does happen from time to time.

What the cost would be to "send" a child to another country at year 9, I couldn't even imagine for most parents, even with a good income. It's hard enough them being away from home in this country,  Wouldn't it be nice for all talented children to be playing on a level playing field, I suppose that's the way the cookie crumbles.

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Vonrothbart's original post:

There's a girl who was told by RBS when she was 16, that she didn't have the "right" body for ballet, she was accepted into the company when she was 18, via a different route.

It was quite deep where we live.

Nothing wrong at all with NHS injury specialists, as a lot of them have their own private clinics, it's just the time it can take to get the correct treatment.

I don't really think a GP is the way to go, I would suggest someone who specialises in sports ( or dance ) injuries.

It's totally pot luck, don't read anything into it either way.

A's always came first right through for us.

On 19/02/2018 at 10:02, trog said:

I used to attend a ballet class in one of the most deprived (and depraved ) areas of Brum. Great class and several of the students went on to be professional ballet dancers. I've also done class in quite a posh area and in a very posh studio. When Elmhurst came to Brum, they moved into a very posh area.

It would be interesting to know where they got the funds from, as I've found it has cost a small fortune to only get as far as vocational school level. It's such a shame, but there must be a lot of very talented dancing children who's parents just can't afford the costs involved for them to progress. I wouldn't use the word posh, but it must help a child if their parents have plenty of coin.

What do you class as the NE?

Fur coat and no knickers eh?

It sounds strange, but I go to a casino quite often and have yet to gamble on anything, be it cards, machines, roulette etc.

Well they must have  altered it then, as my GDD was always No 1 with her birthday being Aug 31st.