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Congratulations to all those with finals and as Along for the ride mum points out there is always something round the corner!! Sorry to hear your news Dtadmin give dd a big cuddle from us! Ax

Dd thoroughly enjoyed her audition at Elmhurst yesterday! We went in last few minutes to watch and they all looked beautiful! I was very impressed with the school and everyone was lovely and friendly! Good luck to all those auditioning and fingers crossed for finals for everyone! Axx

Hi mine too! Good luck to you and everyone else's children! Axx

Yes pas de chat I will pm you! x

Hi Fusster I don't think it matters about grades its about potential as a lot of even more experienced mums or dads will advise you on here. Amongst other things no one really knows!! Yes we are going to Covent Garden in half term, I will pm you! I have only just read hfbrews reply above!! Totally agree lovely news re ds!! x

Fusster- Hi there is a separate box on the form for mids however as mum in a spin stated your dd may still get invited to a final! Good luck my dd is doing the rounds also this year, it only seems a short time ago she started jas in year 4. Initially dd was happy going to extra ballet classes with royal . . . .now after 2 years she has been totally absorbed and is having a thoroughly lovely time with all the amazing opportunities she has experienced. Xx

Hi I really enjoyed the showing yesterday, all of the dancers were beautiful, it was a real inspiration for my dd who is only 10 and was in group b. . . . DD was in total awe with the older children, it's lovely to see how they develop from being DD's age into the talent we were watching yesterday! Ax

Thank you Lisadebs, we will get there for 3,30, DD loving the few classes she has done thanks, little ones are doing ballet and baroque, making some new friends which is what she also loves to do! Ax

Hi could someone tell me approximately what time the showing is on Friday please? Thanks in advance Ax

Hi when we did swan lake at Newcastle they were on pointe. . . . I suppose it may depend of age and ability of dancers as spannerandpony also saidAx

Hi if you go to their home page and scroll down the link is there. . . Lovely photos!

Hello Happymum our DD's are both 10 in year 5, the rooms are made up for 2, DD text last night and said there were a few rooms with a 3 Ax

Hi Dtadmin. Lovely to meet you and your lovely DD! I have had lots of texts both have managed their buns! And off to breakfast! Looking forward to the first class of the day! Good luck and safe journey to London! Ax

Hi Snape we were shown re plaits and ribbons to cut the length into 4 so we had 2 spare, then to cut a v at the end of each ribbon, they are then threaded through a hair grip and tied into a very neat bow, the grip is then able to be popped into the base of your plait on each side of the head.Re waist band, round waist once and hook and eyes fastened at the back of belt. Good luck Ax

Hi balletmum20 I experienced something similar when my dd got into ja's and when she turned 9 the teacher invited her into the inter foundation class with older girls, the girls in that class were very supportive and lovely as was the parents however it was one of the parents from my dd's graded class who had become quite nasty making negative comments towards myself over a period of time, it is really hard to ignore especially when it is over a period of time and i finally did get to the point where I tried to speak with her about it, big mistake i was on the receiving end of quite an aggressive reaction. i now feel even more uncomfortable as this mother totally ignores me and my dd. i suppose it maybe more positive in that the comments have stopped but as sharry01 says its this persons problem, its just very sad and immature and unfortunate that the focus is on another child other than their own. Good luck with this and try to rise above it. Ax

Unfortunately this kind of favouritism tends to run throughout various environments, even in main stream schools, it is unfair and especially when there maybe a teacher who is vulnerable to a few outspoken possibly pushy parents who know how to manipulate to gain more benefits for their child. My dd experienced this in one of her other kinds of dance class where the teacher has a friend whose dd got the main position or part a lot, my dd wasn't really aware of this until another child pointed it out. We had a talk about it and looked at what she was achieving herself and positives from being there and that everyone's part was important, unfortunately this happens in life and unless it was having a negative impact on dd, however she was still enjoying doing that particular class and being with her friends therefore made the decision to stay with this class as she says its fun being with friends and enjoys it. I hope you are able to resolve it. Ax

Lots of luck and congratulations on your lovely news dea and blackqueen Ax

Hi dtadmin My dd is also doing the 2nd week and is ten, I suppose it maybe worth contacting them re timetable, looking at the website it says that all information will be there when dc arrive, I don't think there is any classes on the sat Ax

Hi my dd was a cygnet in Newcastle and loved every minute, they had their own dressing room and they all bonded really well, it was a lovely experience and the other girls were just lovely too, I think even if she had been any other part she would have enjoyed just as much! There were tears on the last night as realisation set in it was all over! Bless!We are sad they are not coming again this year! Good luck and if you get a chance to chaperone that is a fun experience too! Ax

Hi tinker sorry to hear your news, would your teacher be able to call the school to gain feedback if there is any to give? Ax

Hi there is the northern ballet in Leeds if you have a look on their website and also dance city in Newcastle run various dance days as does the sage academy.Ax

Good luck to all dc for tomorrow! Ax

Hi would it be worth popping into your local high street sewing shop that alters clothes that maybe able to offer some advice? There are also traders on for example eBay who make bespoke leotards and dance costumes to order. Good luck Ax

We too remember this being said, there is also Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Durham, fingers crossed! Ax

Hi while my dd has been a Ja even though our classes are on sats the school have been quite accepting of her taking time off for work shops and visits with the royal ballet, I am sure it is classed as vocational, same as ballet and music exams, my dd has 2 friends who are elite gymnasts and they leave school every week to attend class.Ax