Hambleton

I have a spare which I will give to anyone who wants it.  Upper Amphi S58.  Rehearsal is this Friday 18th 11.30am.

I would have these if still available please?

48 minutes ago, invisiblecircus said:

 

You can dress correctly without looking too studenty though. If you look at dancers taking company class, you'll see a lot of tatty accessories, ripped warm up leggings, leg warmers on just one leg etc. You don't want to do any of that, but you should also not wear school uniform. Also, if you're taking company class, you'll find a lot of the dancers start off the barre work wearing lots of layers then gradually peel them off as the class progresses. If you're auditioning, you need t make sure that yu're fully warmed up before the class starts so you can be in just your leotard and tights/ unitard right from the beginning.

Good points! 

Probably my DS lol

Don't dress like a student, or wear any sort of 'school uniform'.  Get him to have a look on Instagram or whatever at the Company's company class and copy what they are wearing so he looks like he would fit right in and make an easy transition from school to company. Might not make a shred of difference, but at least he will look the part, which may help him feel and act the part, I think

And Cheryl was in The Royal Ballet? 😂

Thank you from me too. You are much appreciated 

Dancia sell the So Danca SD16. Another excellent shoe but does not come in older  teen sizes, so DS swapped to Capezio Hanami. The material in the So Dancas wears better, so the shoes may last longer. So Dancas not available in flesh colour, which DS prefers, so choice is black or white for boys. 

Capezio Hanami’s from the Capezio shop. 100% recommended by my professional (at last ! Yay) dancer DS. Other dancers often ask him where he got them. And pre-sewn elastics (double Yay). Dancia are a great shop too if the Capezios aren’t liked for any reason. 

4 hours ago, sarahw said:

As a parent of a vocational child I have rarely come across classical students who are entitled. Most are desperate to have the type of training received by those international students helicoptered in for US.

 

I agree that the some schools are shirking responsibilities to British students and to the UK tax payer. Mr Powney's comments were embarrassing - maybe this is why he often misses UK auditions......

The quote from Christopher Powney was from a dancing times interview before he joined the school. Hopefully now he has met many more British students in person  at the school, he may have had his mind changed? Matthew Ball’s father wrote a brilliant letter printed in Dancing Times as a response. I can’t find it now ... I have a DS who graduated last year from RBS Upper School, and I personally know of zero British students resting on their laurels at RBS or other schools. The reverse actually, as they’re usually playing catchup with international students, who’ve often been homeschooled for years to concentrate on their dancing (rightly or wrongly). 

On 30/10/2018 at 09:02, FlexyNexy said:

Taller dancers: Eifman Ballet i believe as well: Height: women - not less 172 cm ( 5’6”); men - not less 182 cm ( 5’9”). 

Men usually seem to be 5’10” minimum for a lot of European corps

Thanks so much Julie for everything you have done for the forum. Please do keep popping in!

My friend ‘s daughter is starting this september. Does anyone have any feedback on how it’s first year went?

Intermediate level. Highly recommended for teenagers or adults. Stephane Dalle with students of the John Cranko School.  £10 including postage.

£10 including postage

£30 I will be there and give it to you. 

Think you might be in luck 😉

Just for info, no time to start another thread - there are 2 Balcony seats available now midday, Friday, if anyone is still looking.  They are on the ROH site.

I thought the men were really strong - I really liked the US dancer Julian Amir Lacey - and Gareth Haw (Brit!)

I have two e-tickets for La Boheme at ROH, which I now cannot use.  Anyone like one or both as a freebie?  Amphi Row W tall seats/slightly restricted view. PM me or reply to this post

My friend can’t go so if anyone would like a freebie you are welcome. I can meet outside Clore 6pm and hand it over. 6.25pm start for 30 minute show. 

13 hours ago, sunrise81 said:

 

Oooh we are going to Brittany next year on our holiday. Mentioned it to my DD and she said she might not understand as she doesn't speak very much French! 

The teachers speak English, I believe, and the woman who runs it is bi-lingual.  But good chance for DD to practice her French (at the shops, for example)? 

Pont L'Abbe International Summer School in Brittany has been recommended to us in the past

Not sure there are that many boys at Dar Danse?  Correct me if I am out of date

I cannot attend this now, unfortunately.  Amphi C seat 77.  Price I paid was £20.00.  Don't know casting. Paper ticket, so will post.