double trouble Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Congrats to all that have got through . Atacrossroads my dd is 17 not very tall and in her audition mostly tall girls ! She is group A also on 8th just wondering how many they r looking for ?? Good luck to everyone x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 My 17 year old DD is in Group A on 8th, if I can persuade her to go again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double trouble Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Angel just wondering if your daughter auditioned same time as mine ? Dd class was at 1 o'clock march 13 th . Why doesn't she want to go again ? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yes double trouble. My DD was there at the same time. She hasn't done NYB before, I hear it is wonderful. She just isn't used to doing new things having been at one school for five years having strict rules on what they could and couldn't do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 She just isn't used to doing new things having been at one school for five years having strict rules on what they could and couldn't do Why are some schools like this? I can't see the reasoning behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I think they try to protect pupils but in my view they create a situation where they come out the other end not really knowing what they want to do, even if they do all the way through, there are no guarantees of a contract. They should be able to experience lots of different genres and performance opportunities, and competitions but don't get me started on that one! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double trouble Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Angel my dd used to go to a sch like that !! I feel that it's good to do auditions they need to see the talent out there and realise the competition ! Let's face it whatever happens in life there is always competition ! My dd hasn't done NYB before but we have been to see their shows a couple of times and thought it good and high standard x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 She's not afraid of competition, just not used to being in different environments I guess. She'll be fine I'm sure x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnet Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Hello, our first post and DD's first experience auditioning for NYB. She is a tiny 14 year old and has been recalled for Group C on 8th May. DD's teacher didn't seem that happy she was auditioning either?!?! Good luck to everyone for finals. How many as a percentage go through, does anybody know? Thank you so much. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Hello Cygnet and welcome to the Forum! Do let us know how your DD gets on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnet Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thank you! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atacrossroads Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) My Dd is also a tiny 14 year old recalled in class C. Another friend of mine has a 15 year old who is a lovely dancer and also recalled to class C, so at least they haven't been put in with the 12 year olds because they're so tiny! I'd also love to know the odds of getting through the final round as we have to change our flight home from holiday to a day earlier if she makes it through ???? Edited March 26, 2016 by atacrossroads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I think they try to protect pupils but in my view they create a situation where they come out the other end not really knowing what they want to do, even if they do all the way through, there are no guarantees of a contract. They should be able to experience lots of different genres and performance opportunities, and competitions but don't get me started on that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double trouble Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Anyone know how many main cast get picked ? They have had quite a few auditions so am thinking nx stage is going to be difficult ! Angel my dd also not used to new things and hasn't done lots of auditions but did enjoy it . Don't think my dd will be in with much of a chance as not at full time ballet sch ! She is at MT sch doing dance course but suppose it's if you are what they are looking for ? Good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I think they try to protect pupils but in my view they create a situation where they come out the other end not really knowing what they want to do, even if they do all the way through, there are no guarantees of a contract. They should be able to experience lots of different genres and performance opportunities, and competitions but don't get me started on that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Am sure your beautiful daughter will be fab Angel and they will grab the opportunity to have such a beautiful dancer with both hands. Are they allowed to do any company like Phyllis Bedells. I have never asked.... Mind you, they are kept very busy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Company = competitions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Such terribly sad news tonight http://nationalyouthballet.org/news/sad-news-about-jill-tookey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Oh what sad news. Deepest condolences to her family, and to all connected with NYB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Am sure your beautiful daughter will be fab Angel and they will grab the opportunity to have such a beautiful dancer with both hands. Are they allowed to do any company like Phyllis Bedells. I have never asked.... Mind you, they are kept very busy... Sorry kiwi mum, I have only just seen this. Been busy with rehab classes for youngest. Thank you for your lovely comment My thoughts were more to do with WL experience to be honest although the culture there seems to have changed vastly in just a couple of years. I'm positive that DD will be happily occupied now although currently waiting to hear whether she can take up a place on the Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Now that would be amazing. Doesn't an ex Hammond dancer who was in my son's year dance with Alvin Ailey company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) Yes you're right about the ex-Hammond student. It does look like an exciting company to work for ! Edited April 10, 2016 by angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hope it went well for all the JAs auditioning yesterday - the standard looked very high! Can I ask - does NYB have a reserve list of dancers similar to EYB if someone can't take up their place for whatever reason? We managed to park about five feet away from the ENB school entrance and DH just kept shaking his head and saying 'this is too good to be true...must be a catch' and looking up and down the street a lot. DD loved the acting - reported back at one point asked to pretend they were at a fancy dressed ball and everyone was in gowns but she had gotten the theme wrong and had turned up dressed as a tomato. She had to act 'grumpy' and be consoled. My DD was the tomato. They had the measure of her that's for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Alvin Ailey are coming to Sadler's Wells in September. I'm not sure whether they are going anywhere else in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 We have tickets for Alvin Ailey in September at Birmingham Hippodrome. Have decided that DD will go to NYB audition and see what happens. Still have the opportunity to do Alvin Ailey but I can't quite justify spending that much money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southerndancemum Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Trust no-one has heard any results yet... > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double trouble Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Best of luck to all for final audition tomorrow x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Best of luck to everyone at finals today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double trouble Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Dd has just tx me she has just done some jazz and is enjoying it . They must be so hot !! X 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Ooh that's good DD has been at Tring for a few weeks as she'd never done jazz before! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double trouble Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Dd enjoyed the day said so many talented dances x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custardtart Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Hi newbie here. At the finals on Sunday my DD said there was very little ballet, just the class in the morning and another short session at the end of the day. The rest was contemporary and jazz. Is this usual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custardtart Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Forgot to mention tap too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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