angel

BUPA have been amazing in relation to my dd's Physio and rehab after her operation. Can't fault them. 

28 minutes ago, Ballet4Boyz said:

Oh, that does make me feel better theother51 

I had visions of him being home alone at the boarding house !! 

The others go to town usually  

4 minutes ago, Dancing unicorn said:

Another quick question.

Open Evening on Tuesday 9th May - is this just for prospective students or can anyone go? Is it like the Open Morning in October? Only don't want to be re-arranging my classes if we're not allowed to go!

Open evening is for anyone wishing to attend. Parents of current pupil, prospective students and anyone interested. 

You get to watch class, speak to teachers and in my case now, listen to the beautiful voices of the music students ?

6 minutes ago, Ballet4Boyz said:

Hummmph !!!  - will book time off next year, won't be popular with DS when I tell him either 

thankyou both 

You need to for year 11. They dress up and sing a very sentimental song and most are in tears before the end 

4 minutes ago, Ballet4Boyz said:

Thanks Angel - have I got it right, is it on a Wednesday ? 

If so, work commitments will prevent us from attending unfortunately. We love listening to them all singing as well 

 

Yes it's on the Wednesday. That's a shame. The prize giving itself is very enjoyable ?

2 minutes ago, Ballet4Boyz said:

re the prize giving ceremony coming up in June , are parents invited to attend or is it just for the students ? Can't seem to find any info on it - thanks all 

Yes parents can attend. It starts early so necessary to stay over for me. 

Some students sing. It's a lovely morning and you can take your DC out for the afternoon if you wish.

On 25/04/2017 at 06:42, theother51 said:

There is no Lower School Musical Theatre Course, just Dance or straight Drama.

Just to say that the Hammond school also take Music students. My non dancing DD has had a very rewarding time there. 

My only gripe is that she has been unable to take dance classes whilst there, which I find a little bit ridiculous. 

Sorry, wasn't sure which one.  I agree then 

hmm reads take back Sunday night to me.  The holiday in bold saying Monday 29th to Sunday 4th June.  School starts Monday 5th June.  Is that right?

18 hours ago, sarahw said:

Angel it would be very sad if your beautiful dds weren't employed because of their ethnicity. 

I have only seen your younger dd dance (some yrs ago) and her dancing stood out, nothing else. (Well I lie a bit because her skin tone is very attractive but you know what I mean!)

Thank you for saying that sarahw.  The fact is that so few of the children hoping for classical contracts will get one anyway.  My hope and theirs is that they can find employment. The next few years will be interesting 

On 4/14/2017 at 14:44, Mummy twinkle toes said:

Angel,

i did not state Ballet Black is the only company for ethnic dancers, if you read my post correctly.

 Your sentence seemed, to me, to be implying that Ballet Black is where the ethnic dancers should go. That's why I asked the question.

I realise that this is an emotive topic.  However, it is always important to challenge racism.  

I am not suggesting that you or anyone else here, is being racist; I just feel that, as a parent of two young dancers who have potential in classical ballet but may well choose a different route eventually because of the issues raised by the OP, that this issue doesn't remain taboo.  

I can't agree that ethnic minorities - not an issue.  

Classical ballet companies, vocational schools and the people at the top of them, will all have their own ingrained views on what a classical dancer looks like.  Physical attributes are by default an integral part of decision making.  Of all the thousands of ballet dancers we all know of, there are very few black female dancers who make it to companies in Europe.

Mummy twinkle toes, I am hoping that you didn't mean that Ballet Black, much as I admire their work, is the only place for 'ethnic dancers'?

I saw this posted this on FB http://www.dancemagazine.com/is-ballet-brown-bagging-it-2343051742.html  Thought provoking 

Yes that's right. It is safe and close to bus routes. 

If your DD is confident and independent, it's a great base.

Wishing your DD lots of happiness and success at ENBS. 

If if I can be of any other help let me know. 

Angel. 

There were very few British girls. I understood that Queen Alex was the place to go. 

I know that some students found rooms in people's homes and older students flat share. 

Congratulations to your DD

Loulabelle. 

Things to consider. 

Most of the other young women there were music students. 

Obviously I don't know what the ratio will be in September but it's worth considering. 

Would advise to find out who else is staying there and connect. 

Its a bus ride from school. School hours are long. Sometimes they don't get back in time to eat. 

This is might seem negative. The staff were very helpful. 

Oh congrats Angel too!

Thank you 

Thank you Harwel ! What a wonderful evening .

Congratulations Angel - you must be delighted !

Your DD looked beautiful .

The whole evening was beautifully orchestrated and professional .

Thank you tutugirl and Congratulations to you.  I'm thrilled for DD, It's been a tough year which has improved massively since starting at Tring 

No prizes for guessing which list dd is on !LOL .... I put some laughing crying faces but they didn't work

Congrats to the DCs with a yes

Not again!! Looking for fingers crossed emoji xxx

Very excited that Dd has been offered a place at Covent Garden SS following her no result from finals. Unfortunately she will be unable to attend as it clashes with the Cechetti International Ballet Competition in Florence.

Good luck to those on the waiting list

Fabulous 'dilemma'.  Best of luck in Florence 

I was there last night and being new to the school, had no idea what to expect.  The level all of those young dancers are at, was wonderful to see 

I have full sympathy reading the posts  about over seas students filing places in UK schools. As there are so few schools I agree that this is not satisfactory.

I am afraid that when I came to London  from over sea 's a long time ago to train I was so exited and happy and I did not think about this.

Last year when my daughter was auditioning I felt the same as you.My daughter was a British girl and I felt she should stay in the UK to train. Only then did I think about myself taking the place of a UK resident  girl in a most prestigious school.

Maybe British schools should take only British/ UK residents into the schools ?

I now live in USA I was so lucky to adopt my Foster daughter and I am so proud that she is making a good progress in her ballet even though she started to dance at 12 yrs of age , when she came to live with me .

What a wonderful story.  Year ago, I fostered a boy who was really showing a great deal of promise in ballet and performing generally.  Social services decided that he was 'too busy' with classes.  That he needed time to think about what happened in his past.  They moved him.  I alway think about the 'what if', for him

Just received our "Oliver" DVD !! What a lovely reminder of a fabulous production, the amazing standard of teaching and the incredibly talented students at The Hammond.

Haven't had chance to watch ours yet but can't wait to watch it again 

My DD has been offered a day place.  We were told that this was down to the fact that they have to wait until they know what the current 6th formers are planning to do.  There is actually a lot of movement as some decide that they prefer a different emphasis and so move schools.  My older DD is staying at Tring for 3rd year but has to live out so will effectively free up a boarding space.  Would be nice if my other DD could simply slot into this bed but I am sure it doesn't work like that.

I would love to know how many scholarships they have to give out just to give DD an idea of odds of her getting one.

Yes meant to say, I have had two DD's there.  Happy to answer questions and wishing you and your DS a happy time there