Jazzpaws

Central results are out from 15th audition. DD's friend has just had a yes 

Our postman is nowhere to be seen - as we are a bit rural our post can be late. Oh well, carry on sweating 

Hi

I found these tutorials useful ( a bit long winded though). I use a thinner crotchet thread, but that is my preference, it really doesn't take too long once you are in the routine of backwards and forwards, I find it quite relaxing and a nice way to pass time whilst waiting around for DD. Probably a dance mum fetish !

They are doing so well to be in advanced 2 and not a voc school  looking forward to dancing alongside them on the day

Will be lovely to see you too - the girls are both looking forward to it - it sounds like a lovely experience and not high pressure, best to dance and enjoy it 

Has anyone heard from Central today?

From Saturdays audition ?

Wasn't really expecting anything for a few days as finals aren't till end of March.

Perhaps I should start stalking our sleazy postman again lol

What an unfair thing to say about Northern! Fact is that even those at the "top" purely classical schools will struggle to get work "just" doing Ballet. You only have to look at the audition pages of DanceEurope or Network dance to see how the vast majority of companies want versatile dancers rathet than those purely classically trained.

 

And I personally think getting a cruiseship job is not a bad achievement at all.

 

Ive no direct recent experience of Northern but have heard only positives about it.

 

Please dont let others negative opinions influence you, especially if they havent direct experience of the places they are talking about themselves.

 

And please, all you students out there, if you really want to be paid to dance, prepare to be versatile!

At this stage, the girls aren't thinking of cruise ship work, but I have also heard that it's very competitive to get into. Two girls DD and I know are on cruise ships at the moment - we follow their progress on facebook. They are having a fantastic time ! Lots of happy smiley pictures from all over the world. Plus, I think they can save a lot of their salaries while working. One girl is doing this to get the 'dancing bug' out of her body before setting up her own dance school, and she will have the savings to do this by the time she's finished. Certainly not a bad achievement at all 

Haha didn't think it would be, what a shame !

That's interesting Kathy G

Is this only for Tring ?

DD has an MDS BUT this is for her CAT scheme, not vocational school. Wouldn't it be lovely if that could be transferred to 6th form !!!

Silly of me to even think of it I'm sure, wonder if it's worth mentioning to Tring before her funding audition lol

I am quite excited to take part:) is you DD advanced foundation? I've heard the studio at national dance company is lovely as my pas de deux partner is an associate there:)

Hi anaballerina - they're both studying advanced 2, but as they have arranged the groups, would have thought  the level will be set for all in that group xx

Ho anaballerina

DD and her friend are in level 4 - 

Both are non vocational so you won't be

It sounds lovely - 2 days of classes and the opportunity to perform at a nice venue (nice break for DD before GCSe's) - fun times x

I'm not giving an opinion on BTUK school but I did email them with a number of questions and said I might look around the area when DD had her Elmhurst audition. I didn't get any sort of reply which did put me off sending DD there if they are hard to reach. I'm sure all this will be ironed out in time and they may be amazing but as they are going through a learning process too, I thought I'd rather send DD somewhere that has done it all any times before x

Yes Tring boarding is about £1000 a month - we rent a room from a family in Tring for our dd and it is about half of the cost. Tring have a list of such alternative accommodation.

Do many do this,does more than one stay with a family - would worry that DD would feel isolated if everyone else was at the school BUT it does sound do-able

It is relevant to all, but I was relating it to the very high Tring boarding costs, didn't mean to sidetrack lol

I am far from being the expert sugarplumsmum, but I thought someone got a DADA or not and it couldn't be split between 2 for example. It clearly states in the letter DD received, that if parental income is over £70,000 then a student isn't eligible for a DADA award. Thing is, it's all a bit confusing and there could well be a few with income over £70,000 that ticked the DADA box without being aware they weren't eligible   My DD needs the full DADA and then there is the boarding issue, at nearly £12,000 per year, not quite sure how it will work. Very hard for all, especially with all the other audition stress and GCSE's

A yes for DD - invitation to audition for DaDa place came today. Did open it because if it was a no, that would have been kept till after Central tomorrow 

Best wishes for Tring Jazzpaws!

 

OT - I never noticed you having a kookaburra for your profile pic

Thank you Pastel - she has a yes for Tring with funding audition on the 25th, lovely news before her Central audition tomorrow !!

Re: the kookaburra - my eldest daughter and her family are in Sydney for 2 years. We visited this summer - just loved it, amazing ! That little chap used to wake us every morning 

Good luck to your DD on Saturday Jazzpaws and fingers crossed she gets a yes from Tring

Thank you - all the best to your DD too

it's all so hard, so many talented girls out there - look at them all back to back in their Royal auditions on Sunday, so many. It must also be very hard for the panel to choose. Still they have worked so hard and given it their best and that is all anyone can ask of themselves whatever the result is(hopefully nice news) xx

It was a no for DD too, and ENBS, but she has Elmhurst finals, Central audition on Saturday and of course still waiting to hear from Tring (she is not hopeful about that, felt they weren't watching her), so on we go and so grateful that she has a final to go to x

How much longer do we have to wait? İts driving me mad

Think i will give them a call

Do let us know pleases xxxx

All these girls have worked for years for this, so much hinges on it. DD just has one more audition at Central on Saturday and then we will be resorting to stalking the postman - how sad of me - he may even think I fancy him - Oh dear wouldn't want him to get any ideas, he reminds me of Shrek !!

Perhaps emails would be better but not sure if any of the schools do this 

I have always noticed Elmhurst to be all different shapes and sizes throughout the years. Perhaps Mr Parker is looking for a specific physique???

Who knows ?

I only really saw a section of one class which may not give a true picture at all. It would be a shame for any dancer to be dismissed purely on physique, but the schools have so many to choose from and there are so many very talented dancers out there

My DD had a lovely time and was happy enough with her dancing so that's all that matters to me whether or not she is called back.

Interesting what you say about physique - we watched a first year class at the Royal in November and i didn't think they all had the same physique at all , In fact I noticed a few different shapes and sizes, admittedly nothing extreme Also noticed this at ENB audition on Saturday, but when we were shown around Elmhurst, the girls all seemed to be very thin and willowy but perhaps that's just the class I saw.

DD was there yesterday and enjoyed her audition with Anita Young taking the class.

It was a very busy, but well organised day with classes of around 28 going in and out all day - LOTS of competition, but DD enjoyed having a go. I think the Royal Ballet have been at it long enough to know exactly what they want, whatever that something is 

Hi All - I am wondering how much the general rate is, that Doctors are charging for assessment, for signing the various schools medical declaration .... mine wants £25 for a GP fit and well certificate as requested by Northern ie no examination or £117 for a full medical .... is this normal? ... shocked!!

Oh dear, more expense !! I'm presuming your DD has an offer - Congratulations 

Has she decided to accept that place or is she waiting for other offers ? If she is waiting, can't you see what other offers she gets and then just pay the doctor's fees for one school - don't really know how it works xx

Enjoy and best of luck !!