hfbrew Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Really? Well then the students today are so lucky. We had classes in studios called "house" which was a front room and "attic"- self explanatory! There was a converted garage called 12 and a bigger, purpose built studio at 18 which was used for auditions and exams. In those days there was only one building in the grounds of Hoole Bank housing "proper' studios. We were bussed there at 8am. Woe beside us if we missed it! After morning class we were transported back to do classes in Liverpool Road. In the grounds of the Liverpool Rd venue a tree was planted in memory of one of the drivers who sadly died. I remember also saving my pennies for a weekly 15p cereal bar from the canteen, because of my family circumstances I had very little money. My feet were incredibly strong as I had to make do with one pair of Pointe shoes per term! Anyway, re current accommodation. I remember Tring and WL looking shabby 11 years ago too. But its how the students are looked after which is important. Ds was lucky to be cared for by exceptional house staff at WL. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 There are two boarding houses Clovelly & Hampton Lodge, I know there is at least one dance studio there which the boarders use for general practice etc, not classes. One is right on Liverpool Road near town & the other is further down the road up a side street. You ought to visit hfbrew! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Thank you for the replies, it makes more sense now. My dd is applying for year 9 and wanted to know how much pointe they do as she currently has a 45 minute pointe class at her school which she loves doing as she loves classical work over modern/jazz dance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Well yesterdsy dd (current year 9) did pointe twice It varies according to the child. Dd was late going on pointe due to hyper mobile feet. Some children who had already passed IF when they entered school in year 7 did some pointe straight away. Most began after Xmas year 7, this year's year 7 had a few dc who are taking IF this week so they would have done a little pointe in rad class this term. From looking at dds year 9 timetable she has one designated 1 hour pointe class per week but depending in what the teacher wants to work on they may also do pointe as part of daily class & also in the two RAD syllabus classes per week. By the time they reach year 10 the aim is for the majority of classes to be en pointe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hammond results are out, my dd got a yes and funding audition now in April x 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Congrats to her balletmum20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hammond results are out, my dd got a yes and funding audition now in April x Congratulations balletmum20, and good luck for funding auditions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Congratulations balletmum20 and best of luck with the funding audition xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 My DD got a yes too and as its for year 9 there is no further audition but still have to wait til April to see if we are offered funding. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing pickles Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Congratulations to all the yes' Anyone know how many were at the audition? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Yes year 9 and 10s don't get funding audition but they can still get it! Congratulations to you xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 My DD got a yes too and as its for year 9 there is no further audition but still have to wait til April to see if we are offered funding. Well done to her Boogalou, fingers crossed for funding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Well done to all with "yes"! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou78 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 My DD also got a yes today from The Hammond for Yr 7 ???? we have the funding audition in April too x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 There was 25 in the audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Well done to all those with a yes, very exciting times xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Exciting times to hear about the first crop of yes' news for the coming year! Congratulations everyone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou78 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Does anyone know how many the Hammond send offers to and do they all automatically go to funding audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing pickles Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 They don't have a set number that they give offers to, they just take who they like from the auditions. The current Y7 has 22 students. I think all Y7 and Y8 auditionees who have been offered a place go to funding finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Is that just dancers dancing pickles or does it include drama students too. Dds year was smaller I think in year 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing pickles Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 That's the entire Y7. I think there's 12 in the boarding house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Lou78 all offered places are considered for funding. Y7/8 applicants go to a final audition. Y9/10 applicants are considered on 'video evidence' at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou78 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks very much everyone - DH nearly fainted as he thought we would be paying full fees ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snape Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 DD says yes 22 in year including music and drama. 17 dancers, 5 boys, 12 girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Anybody heard back from Royal with audition details yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hope the Elmhurst audition went well for everyone today. Now the wait! What happens next, is the final audition just to decide funding or is it still to decide on places? Can anyone shed any light on what it says in the letter for those that had their auditions earlier this month? ThNks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hope the Elmhurst audition went well for everyone today. Now the wait! What happens next, is the final audition just to decide funding or is it still to decide on places? Can anyone shed any light on what it says in the letter for those that had their auditions earlier this month? ThNks Hi balletqueen, my dd auditioned today and had a great time. I asked about funding and was told the finals are to decide who they want to offer places to, but it would be good to hear what's in the letter of those who have received theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou78 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi it just says that they would like to see you again at the final audition on March 15th , and that following the last pre lim auditions in January we will get more details about times etc x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Thanks lou78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) I enjoyed watching the final part of the audition, lots of beautiful dancers there! Edited November 24, 2015 by balletqueen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just wondering if anyone happens to know the date for trings funding auditions as its not on the website? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I think it is usually early/mid March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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