Primaballerina1 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 DD has applied for both of these master classes and she was wondering if anyone knew how many applied for how many places? Also have they ever done anything similar to these before ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It must be a new thing, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) No they have had masterclasses previously, although perhaps not for a few years. I have accompanied pupils but I am not sure if I still have any paperwork to make a list. The two that spring to mind were with Francesca Zumba (Sp) of POB who came twice in different years and Tamara Rojo when she was still a Principal with RB. Her class and variation coaching was so good that was after that Gailene Stock invited to be a guest teacher at RBS. Edited for spelling Edited September 22, 2015 by Pas de Quatre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 The teachers are from Paris opera ballet and Royal Danish ballet school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 My DD did these Masterclasses a couple of years ago. There was a series of four, Paris Opera, Danish, Royal Ballet School and one other. They were not very well advertised and mainly White Lodge pupils and local students attended. She enjoyed them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Also, does anyone know if 12-13 year olds have to do pointe work and dd isn't en pointe?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 The teachers are from Paris opera ballet and Royal Danish ballet school Ooooooo RDB school. If you are really very fortunate it will be the wonderful Thomas Lund (whom I believe was involved last time around). I LOVE the Bournonville style!! Please report back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingShoes Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Primaballerina1 - I hope not as we have applied and my daughter hasn't started en pointe yet (much to her disgust!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I hope you will report back too Dancing Shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Dancing shoes , looks as though our dds are in the same situation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 I think RDBS teacher is called Henrietta something - I'm not too good on ballet dancers names! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I wonder how many children they take in each class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingShoes Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Dancing shoes , looks as though our dds are in the same situation!! I hope yours isnt as unbearable as mine! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 My DD did these Masterclasses a couple of years ago. There was a series of four, Paris Opera, Danish, Royal Ballet School and one other. They were not very well advertised and mainly White Lodge pupils and local students attended. She enjoyed them Trying hard to remember - was it Italian style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 If I remember rightly, Dancing Times reported on them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The other was The Russain School with a teacher from the Vaganova Academy, Irina Sitnikova. In the morning she gave a demonstration class with a few of her pupils and the afternoon it was the Masterclass. I went as a Teacher but didn't take any of my own pupils on that occasion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The other was The Russain School with a teacher from the Vaganova Academy, Irina Sitnikova. In the morning she gave a demonstration class with a few of her pupils and the afternoon it was the Masterclass. I went as a Teacher but didn't take any of my own pupils on that occasion. Thank you. My dd did these days including the demonstration and workshop but couldn't remember at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 So what's the general opinion on these classes- are they worth going for? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 A very big yes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Anyone know how many applied?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Wondering if we will find out tomorrow, my only concern is there are no trsins early enough to get to London in time for the first class? Oh well, will cross that bridge if dd gets a place! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 oops ballet queen didn't think of that! At least it's not me taking her - my husband is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 It's seems strange to put these classes on so early when the first train into London doesn't get there till 10:07! Am starting to hope dd doesn't get offered a place now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I think you might find that is YOUR first train into London on a Sunday rather than THE first train as I am sure that for many people the early start is not a problem. My first train on a sunday does not actually arrive until 11:30 am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 For those that live close to London yes the early start on a Sunday will suit most but living more than a couple of hours away makes it harder. Also I didn't want to book a hotel the night before until I knew for definite, now even premier inns are £150 for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Sometimes I have found that when the train time is too late, there is a coach such as National Express which gets you there much earlier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We've had an email, DD has a place on the first one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 How lovely, Loulabelle! Congrats to your dd. Please report back afterwards, won't you? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 V V happy as DD finished school early today and came home to find she had been offered a place!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulabelle Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Thank you Anna C, not sure if she'll be able to go as has an ankle injury, will see how it is this weekend. Well done to your DD Primaballerina1! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 It's the yes email for us too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingShoes Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 We are on yet another waiting list. Seems to be a way of life for my dd ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Well done to all the other DD who got accepted will hopefully see you there and hopefully your DD will be given a place of someone drops out DancingShoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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