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From what I can see - there is about a £5000 shortfall at Tring, even with full DADA and maintenance - am I on the right track ?

I'll be just like you next year if DD is fortunate enough to have offer. It would be so much fairer if all could access student finance. There are so many degree courses that have this option compared to all the vocational courses put together. These DC's work so hard for years to get where they are, their dedication should be recognised

Thank you, it's her life. Spotlessly clean !!! Better brush up on my cleaning skills and iron the ribbons

Hello Don't think we will get any info about SA class times till much later, so wondering if anyone can help with this Would love to know what time London year 10 and 11 SA classes begin and finish. Also, which shoes do they prefer students to wear. My DD has Freed and Gaynor Minden pointe shoes, freed soft blocks and Capezio canvas flats. Any help woul be lovely x

Hi, Living The Dream My DD is looking at 2014 entry, but I'm thinking it's just as well to think about accommodation, costs etc and the funding nightmare before applying. May even contact ENBS after they have sorted this years entries for advice. Would you tell me which hostel this is and how much it costs. the idea of all the girls been together sounds perfect x

It dropped through the door today. My DD has a place in London RBS SA year 11 - so over the moon

The Chinese State Circus is such a pleasure to watch and I am pleased to see they are on tour again at the moment. This piece is incredible and fantastic, I really enjoyed it, but to me nothing can compare to the beauty and quality of dance in Swan Lake when performed by a major ballet company or Mathew Bourne.

I think sometimes, leotards can be cut too high so you can see the dancers body, nearly up to the waist, which in my opinion looks unflattering. An in-between line is probably best for all, but at auditions, i'm sure the panel can assess leg length wherever the leotard sits.

The girls dance pants illusion on youtube and facebook. so funny and clever 1

I frequently park on the illegal spaces on the wall and haven't been caught yet........

Parking is free if you are lucky enough to get one of about 25 places 'on the wall'. If not, £3 for the day on a Sunday, more than enough spaces on the doorstep. About 10 mins walk from Ipswich centre if you feel so inclined, but just watch the cobbled street on the way - it is possible to trip and break a foot there.

Hi Clara. My DD was 13 when she auditioned and has always gone on a Sunday - I think the Saturday classes are in the afternoon from 1 - 5pm, but could be wrong about that. I'm sure you will enjoy it, well worth a visit

My DD is in her second year at Dance East Academy and loves it. She has met many lovely friends and tutors. Parents do stay at the open day - there is a talk, then the youngsters have a session with the tutors while the parents remain and any questions can be asked. After refreshments, everyone meets up. It was my DD's first audition experience and she enjoyed every moment of both auditions, fun and relaxed for everyone, a great experience - in fact she had decided to audition again if she didn't get in because she enjoyed it so much. She is strong in ballet and had never tried contemporary before but loves that too now. One of the best thing is working with different tutors and so many guest choreographers, which all bring different aspects of dance to the students, as well as learning to pick things up quickly and think for themselves. They experience tastes of many styles of dance and even had a trip to Circus Space in London, plus theatre trips and performance opportunities. DD also does ballet lessons during the week with a brilliant RAD teacher - just can't do too much ballet ! hope you enjoy the open day and experience as we did.

What about sixteen going on seventeen from the sound of music, the part where maria and Liesl sing. maybe a bit short, but some instrumental could be put in for the dance part.

That was just lovely Pups-mum. I have a disabled grandson and think Holland is wonderful

And to be honest, you are the one that started posting statements about income, sacrifices and those who do not WANT to work.

I would like to wish you and your family the very best for the future Perhaps you would like to do the same.

Will you please explain the fact please, and the statistics.

Well said If only!

Well, Ribbons, it would be great to be earning 26k, let alone paying it out! I am new to this, but having looked at all the websites, don't quite know where all this 'free everything for those on low incomes' comes from, but my daughter is for 2014 entry, so it may become clearer. I do wish (as I'm sure many do) that the student finance would be available to these kids that have worked so hard for years. Seems that Central and Rambert have it right there, in that they can borrow the whole amount of tuition fees, and of course RBS is unique anyway! Let's just hope everyone gets where they want to be.

Are you trying to excuse your judgmental attitude?

I find your assumptions that those on higher salaries have worked harder, struggled and made more sacrifices than those on lower salaries totally unreasonable ! I have been to university and have also worked very hard and struggled. Due to personal circumstances and location, I now earn less than £18,000 per year and have to work long antisocial hours to do this. I manage to find the money and the time for my daughter's dancing lessons which is a real struggle, but a pleasure to make the effort because of her dedication. I am new to this (she is looking at 2014 entry), but I have been reading comments about the poor getting everything paid for, even uniform, travel and shoes. This seems surprising to me - from what I have seen on the websites, IF my daughter is awarded a DaDA, the fees would be funded, but the maintenance portion of the DaDa is around £5,000. From all accounts, it would cost around £10,000 for her to live in hostel accommodation or for boarding fees at Tring. It seems that I will have to find around £5,000 per year, which on my salary is impossible. I have not seen any information about free uniform, travel etc. Apart from RBS, only Central and Rambert offer a package where student finance can be applied for, so it looks like that is the only possible route at the moment. In my opinion, it is very hard for everyone apart from the super rich (must to the lottery this week), but please don't imply that it is easier for those on a low salary or that those getting most funding are too lazy to work.

Thankyou for your replies, perhaps it's best to apply in the autumn and see what the score is if she is fortunate enough to gain a place and an award. These kids work their socks off for years, they deserve an easier passage.

Am I right in thinking that any child benefit and tax credits stop if my daughter's course is DaDa funded?

My daughter is currently a CAT student on MDS. She wants to audition for ballet courses (2014 entry). I am confused about the maintenance grant portion of DaDa awards. Would this cover boarding costs at Tring and Elmhurst or hostel fees at ENB school. Only Rambert and Central offer a degree course at 16, otherwise it's waiting for student finance at 18, which seems to be too late for ballet. I am new to all this