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I am sure she will love it - the classes are not too big and the teaching faculty fab . Lil

Well done to your dd! X

Have sent you a private message swan princess . Lil

Hi tulip There will be my dd, your dd and little ballerina in that age group - at least they all know each other

The Wolverhampton audition was very chaotic and yes there were 160 seniors on the stage at once! I was in the audience and couldn't even see my dd! A very interesting but valuable experience ! Lil

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Elmhurst at the weekend

Well done all ! X

I'm sure Little Ballerina won't mind me saying but neither her or my dd had taken RAD exams when auditioning for 6th form and it never stopped either of them getting a place or funding . Lil

Nobody mentioned photo ID when my dd took her inter earlier in the year. Lil

Intermezzo do a lovely one that is more child friendly, more like a swimming costume rather than underwear . It's available from Porselli. Lil

Well done - hope you had a fab time x x

We didn't have a character skirt last year and won't this time either. Think they did use the character shoes though . My dd wore her practise wrap around skirt but never used the tutu skirt. They don't get anything washed - the reference to a washing bag on the kit list is for full time students . I did question it with them a couple of years ago ! Lil

Brilliant news. Well done x

Hope your dd has a lovey eve and gets a nice part . My dd is there tonight too. Lil x

So pleased for your dd grumpybearzuk and you too happymom! Keep trying those with a no- your time may come next year . Lil

Primrose you do not need to apologise - as I said I appreciate your honesty and I will enter this process with my eyes wide open. I know that there are others who have shared their experiences too - I read yours and tulips posts with greater interest as I know both of your daughters are beautiful dancers and value their opinions. I hope that my dd will be one if those who finds happiness and succeeds at tring but if not, it isn't a life sentence and she knows that we can walk away. Lil x

A very mature and considered response to this thread ballerinaX. My dd is also starting at tring in sept and yes I have found these details distressing. However, this is an open forum and everyone is invited to share their responses - tulip and primrose, i appreciate your honesty- it has made me aware of problems we might face and I will keep proactive and make sure I am well informed. BallerinaX- we are in the same position as you and will grab this opportunity with both hands. Lil

I agree too that they would need to be hard working , academic and committed. Many schools including RBs, elmhurst, tring and central do offer a levels alongside training for those on dada funding though , so they must consider it a viable option. I wonder whether these schools look at previous academic achievement and advise students if they think it would be too much for them ? Lil

Well done to your very mature and committed dd. Lil x

I wasn't implying you were glowlight I agree with your posting. I was trying to say that everyone has their own opinion and shouldn't need to justify it. Lil

My dd was very keen to do a levels alongside a diploma in dance and likewise chose 3 academic subjects that she enjoys that are not performance related. As I said in my last post , this is my opinion and I certainly wouldn't critise anyone who didn't want to continue their academic studies. I also would not expect anyone to say that my dd was not committed to her dancing as she has chosen to study too. Lil

Sorry dancers dad but I don't agree . There is a big difference between. 'being sure' and actually succeeding. Taking into account the current job situation, I would never consider furthering your education by taking a levels to be irrelevant. I also think there is more to being educated than getting a piece of paper but that's just my opinion. Lil

Brill news for you at last - well done x x

Think only about 10 days for full time. I know the year 6 associates waited a few weeks though x

Very best of luck. At least they don't keep to waiting long at elmhurst ! X