smallbythesea Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Is anyone auditioning on Saturday? Will be dd's first ever 'proper' audition. Good luck to everyone - fingers crossed. Think the literature said that they would get a response by end of June - eeek!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitschqueen_1 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Good luck to your DD smallbythesea and to everyone else. My DD successfully auditioned last year and we got the yes letter within a week!! Edited June 7, 2012 by Kitschqueen_1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellington Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 DD is auditioning. She tried last year and to be honest I felt there was very much a clique thing going on. (Lots of parents from a couple of dance schools in particular seemed to be competing with each other - lots of boasting about exam marks & festival results & the administrators seemed to be on first name terms with some parents & auditionees, which was quite intimidating to novices like us.) I don't know whether that's the norm with these things, because for many reasons DD has never wanted to go down the vocational route, so maybe I'm just a bit naive about all of this, having such limited experience. DD is the only one from her dance school trying out. She just wants to prove a point to herself to see if she can feel she does better than last year - she's hoping the panel remember her, because last year she fell over doing a double pirouette! I'm sure that made her memorable, but clearly not for the right reasons! What I will say is that they certainly don't keep you waiting for results. I think the yes letters come within a week & the no letter which in our case was very nicely worded (although probably a standard letter) was very encouraging - made DD feel she'd missed out through lack of space on the scheme rather than lack of talent. Am aware this has all probably sounded a bit negative & cynical, which is not the case - I wouldn't have let DD go for it again otherwise. So good luck everyone - your talent will shine through! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitschqueen_1 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) Good luck to your DD too Ellington and congrats to her on her determination!! Lets hope you both find the audition experience more positive this year. My DD didn't take up the place in the end, despite successfully auditioning for 2 ballet associate schemes last year she decided to take a place on a Contemporary CAT scheme! Edited June 9, 2012 by Kitschqueen_1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 My dd was the only one from her 'core' dance school auditioning. But there were 2 from the dance school where she goes for extra lessons. I agree that there did seem to be a lot of people from the same dance schools sat in groups with just the odd one or two of us sat alone. But possibly some dance schools promote associate classes more than others. I know from previous posts people have said to concentrate on yourself as others might put you off - I warned dd of this beforehand & it did provide some entertainment & distracted my dd from her nerves rather than intimidating her My dd really enjoyed the experience which is the main thing & actually said she didn't know what she was nervous about. She was absolutely buzzing when she came out. Now we just have to wait..... I hope the letter is addressed to me - I've already been told that if it's addressed to her I have to wait until she comes home from school The suspense will kill me - something I will have to learn!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Fingers crossed for good news ! Lil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellington Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Pleased to say DD also came out happy! She didn't fall over, which was a bonus! I think she felt more comfortable this year because she knew what to expect. Asked DD how she felt it went & she said "I did everything right & it was 100% better than last year". That's good enough for me, regardless of the result. She's happy with herself = I'm happy! Smallbythesea - what time were you there? Think your DD might be younger than mine, so in different class. Think you've made a valid point about some schools maybe not promoting things as my DD's dance school has an associate scheme (Smallbythesea will pm you as it's something you've mentioned in an earlier posting). Last year letter came addressed to DD , but might be different for younger ones. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Good luck everyone waiting for letters Cx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmad97 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I think it's worth noting that the teaching at York is incredible and Shannon Parker who led the class is lovely. For the amount that you pay York Scholars is a very valuable learning experience and the teachers are very much working off their own backs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 It was my DD first audition for York Scholars yesterday too and have to say she loved it and said it was "awesome!" Whether she gets a yes or a no she had a great time and it was a great boost to her confidence. Good luck everyone x smallbythesea it was great to speak to you in person at last x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmad97 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Boogalou what number was your dd/ds? Send me a message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Nice to see you too Boogalou. See you next month! Let me know how C gets on.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie276 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Would someone be able to advise me about what is the cut off age for the Junior and Senior section of York scholars? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmad97 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Anyone had a reply yet? Nothing in our house we are all now stalking the postman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogalou Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 No nothing here yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 nothing here yet either.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellington Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Nothing here either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 No news here yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeliB Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 a friend of my DS got a scholarship to York last year and knew no-one (and is the first person her teacher has sent there- DS was thinking of going but got an early offer from somewhere he preferred). so you don't necessarily have to be in the 'in' crowd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmad97 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 This wait is agonizing now! I do hope york get their letters out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Still nothing. Maybe tomorrow?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Fingers crossed for you all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Still nothing in the post, they did say it would be by the end of June, so we should all know by Saturday, but the wait is agonizing!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 First time posting on this site. My DD also auditioned at York for the first time and is awaiting results. Nerve racking to say the least! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Welcome to the forum, Huddsballetmum! :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharry01 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Hi - Does anyone know which Associate programme is best? is Northern Ballet Intermediates any better or not as good as York Scholars for a 12/13 year old? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 The post has arrived - it's a no for dd this time She has dancing tonight so hopefully this will pick her up. Roll on next months audition!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharry01 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Sorry to hear that - I do think the standard this year has been very high and the number of people auditioning has increased from previous years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitschqueen_1 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Commiserations to your dd this time smallthesea, I'm sure she will pick herself up quickly, they do seem to be more resilient than we are!! Good luck for her next one :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaperone Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Sorry to hear that Smallbythesea after such an agonising wait for the outcome- its a rollercoaster supporting dc's doing dance! Good luck to dd for next audition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Bad news Smallbythesea :-( Hope your dd bounces back quickly. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmad97 Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 So sorry to hear that smallbythesea. I know this year there was a particularly large number auditioning. Hope your dd is not too upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emsloves2dance Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Its a yes for my DD shes delighted, sorry your DD had a no smallbythesea but dont give up....my DD had lots of nos until this year (shes now 12) i would have given up trying a long time ago but she is determined that this is what she wants to do......i'm just the taxi driver lol xxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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