Ellen

hi - is the Hoodie still available ? thanks

my DD also has curly hair , flyaway hair - for getting it just right for competitons and exams etc I have found this helps - straightening then  using  products called PINK hair gel and hairspray (designed for black hair) u can get these from black beauty shops or bigger boots store. /smoothing it down with nit comb and /or bristle hair brush  

I have seen the toothbrush thing being used on another child's hair who has thick hair - the whispy bits were sprayed   and smoothed back last min before going into an exam and that seems to work too

my experience has been to do all the above - getting the ponytail right too helps and then after all the gel /spray etc - to just leave it - its very tempting to go back and try mess with it more lol

hope this helps - understand your pain !  ​

Let us know what works for you ? ...when u get time ! lol

hello - do they bring everything home at half term ? or at end of year ?

Thanks

Tonsillitus makes you feel bad on its own without all the other stuff - my DD is up and down at the moment - its dad that's getting very teary as the date is looming - I'm keeping calm and labelling on ! ! hope he's better soon Ballet4Boyz

 We are newbies - and yes lots of advise from others on here has been great - thank you

I'm sure its the right decision for my DD but as time getting closer dreading the goodbye - my DD getting a little nervous now .. she s gonna love it and have fab time but worrying about being away from her family .. I'm just reassuring her that she'll be busy and others will feel same

Thanks Snape - much appreciated

hello  - need some advcie about an item on boarding list - Linen bag ? is this for laundry ? what size does it need to be ?

Also - how do you name socks - especially the ballet ones!?

Are suitcases stored away once emptied ?

is it 8 to a room for year 7? (girls?)

plus my top tip is a glass of pimms is currently helping me get through the sewing on of name labels !!!

Hello 

Does anyone know whether these skirts can be bought cheaper elsewhere ?     

Thanks 

hi Karen - any luck with finding out the info u need yet ! - we need it too ! 

Hello everyone- Yes we are very excited too and looking forward to induction day !   

Thank you BalletAims 

Hi

We haven't been sent a uniform list yet - Is it the same as the one we received on on of the audition days ?   TIA

balletmum20 - no we got them about week and 2 days after the final auditions x

My DD totally devastated to get a no form Elmhurst but seems to be ok for her funding audition for Hammond next week - wish us luck ! 

hi 

Auditions for Elmhurst and Royal soon for my dd

what's best for ballet shoes? split sole or full sole? 

Thanks 

Hi 

A got couple auditions for elmhurst and royal coming up - what shoes are best - full sole or split?? 

Thanks 

Has anyone got a date for Royal YR auditions yet for entry into full time training in yr

We applied ages ago on line and recieved an email saying we would receive further information in DEC ? ?

Thanks 

Thanks Anna c  - and I've just realised that my post wasn't clear I was trying to quote Amos 73 ! 

I have finally got applications in for RBS, Tring, Hammond and Elmhurst  - phew !

Photos done. Applications in post to Elhurst, Tring and YDA, submitted online to RBS. Let the fingernail biting begin ...

Hi , Where is YDA and do they have MDS funded places ? 

hi  all

When do the application forms for Royal B school become available ( for full time yr 7 )

Thanks 

Hi all 

Getting ready for audition year next year !!

I think I'm right in this information ? 

Tring - can apply from July onwards 

Royal - not sure when - have to keep looking at the website !?

Hammond - same as Tring 

Elmhurst - not sure ?

Anybody help me further 

Wish i'd took notes of dates/when to applly last year on here !! 

also do each school require different photos !? 

lots to plan and think about ! 

Thanks IA 

Thanks all for your replies very helpful thanks ! 

Hi 

Does my DD need to be on pointe before she auditions for lower school ? 

Also do they have to have a certain level of RAD grades achieved ?

Thanks 

Thanks everyone for your comments - all very helpful and interesting    love this site 

I have a question sorry if seems daft ... but I don't know much about ballet world learning all the time  !!? 

I'm just wondering once you have secured a place at a vocational school are the pupils then not able to participate in events such as EYB or festivals etc ? 

Thanks