allnewtome Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 My DD also auditioned on 12th - for yr8, I am currently stalking the postman waiting for the letter - I have been instructed I am not allowed to open (also waiting for email from RBS from audition on 11th) not allowed to open that either just to forward onto DD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 TBG it is horrid waiting and our post doesn't come until late. I'm definitely opening it then reselling!! Is that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Last year I went out when letter arrived so I couldn't open it. My husband opened it, resealed it and phoned me. I texted a frI end which my youngest dd saw a couple of months later and told DD - was all very funny after the event hence why I have had instructions this time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I wonder if the letter will come today? My postman is my next door neighbour so I will be definitely stalking him if not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 My DD friend just got a yes for Yr 8 final for Elmhurst so letters are out.... where is that postman....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Sadly a no for us. She will be so disappointed. Good luck to those still waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 It's a yes to finals for Elmhurst, yippee. DD will be so pleased...oh ..Yes. . I did steam open the letter...whoops. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Allnewtome don't give up, maybe look to increase high level ballet, easter intensive/summer schools/Christmas workshops. Associates? There is so much out there. She may already be doing these if so keep going. Realistically there may not be any places anyway, but the experience of audition itself is invaluable experience for next time. Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Allnewtome so disappointing but lots of other schools and they all look for slightly different things (or so I'm led to believe, don't have first hand experience other than Associate schemes). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBA Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Has anyone got Elmhurst finals for Year 9 girls. I have a disappointed student so just wondering how many they took through ? Well done to all those with finals and as everyone here says, a no doesn't mean the end. Keep trying x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 She is a RBS JA currently and hasn't actually been dancing for that long so am proud of her anyway. Maybe we will try again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Another way to think Balletbrokemybank, is your son receiving high standard dance training at the associate programme with an excellent teacher and perhaps a live pianist? If the answer is yes and your son is enjoying these classes, then you are paying for a service that they are providing. Rather than Elmhurst taking your money, they are offering a place for your son who is good enough for their programme, remember there are so many children who could have that space, but your son has been awarded it. Good luck for his other audition ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArucariaBallerina Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hi, I'm sorry this isn't really Elmhurst connected, but how long does RBS results take to arrive? I've done WL audition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hi, I'm sorry this isn't really Elmhurst connected, but how long does RBS results take to arrive? I've done WL audition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 My DD auditioned for WL on 11th and took a week for results last year by email. I assume will be the same so maybe tom . Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hi, I'm sorry this isn't really Elmhurst connected, but how long does RBS results take to arrive? I've done WL audition! We were told within a few weeks for WL. For associates will be April. Good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily12 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 There is a post about lower school auditions- a few posts on that about WL & Mid senior associates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Have just told my Dd that it was a no from Elmhurst. Now wondering if we should even bother got my to WL audition. If it was a no from Elmhurst does she stand a chance at WL/ MA? Feeling a little dispondant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Yes, I have heard of children getting in to white lodge who didn't get finals at the other 3. X 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Yes, I have heard of children getting in to white lodge who didn't get finals at the other 3. X Thank you! Hard not to feel negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Have just told my Dd that it was a no from Elmhurst. Now wondering if we should even bother got my to WL audition. If it was a no from Elmhurst does she stand a chance at WL/ MA? Feeling a little dispondant. Yes its a horrible feeling, especially watching your dd deal with a serious disappointment. Many of us who post on here have been where you are right now. It does pass. Don't stop believing and don't give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancefanatic Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Don't be despondent, all the schools look for different things and I too know of DC who got yes from RBS but no from the others. It also depends on how they dance on the day too and this no might make your DC more determined. And no is often a 'not this time'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aklf Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Hi allnewtome, Â Stay positive! The schools are all looking for different qualities in a dancer and I have heard several stories where a child has not been recalled to elmhurst finals and has secured a place at WL and MAs. There's no second guessing or predicting this particular art form! The most important attribute is having passion for it because it's not for the faint hearted! Best of luck to your dd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katniss Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Allnewtome ... YES ...definitely go to WL audition!! My dd got no for both Elmhurst finals and Tring funding audition... and then got offered a place at WL last year .. we only kept going after support from this forum and her ballet teacher! We have never really got over the shock ! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Oh wow thank you everyone!! I needed a bit of positive encouragement. She is at JA tomorrow and I'm sure her teacher will boost her too. Thank you, again x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Allnewtome the kids find it easier than we do. My daughter also got a no for Elmhurst last week (though her associate teacher did say today it's 'not yet') and was absolutely fine. We're waiting for tring results but she did get a yes from Hammond. Out of all she felt Elmhurst one had gone best but she had a feeling it would be a no. Her associate teacher has told her to work hard as she believes she has the potential to do extremely well, she's just unlucky in that her muscles/posture are quite immature (teachers description) and that in a year she'll be in a better position if she wants to try again. I thought the knock back would have made her a little sad but it's just made her more determined now. Me however, I'm worn out from the 800+ miles I've driven in the past two weeks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cma Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Is anyone's DD auditioning for year 9 next week ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancermummy Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Final audition for year 7at Elmhurst are next week, does anyone know what to expect at it????? Any info would be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 1,5h long ballet class, including barre, adage, allegro, stretching. Physio assessment, tour around the school and boarding facilities. Not sure what the "parent/candidate discussion" is - some kind of interview I guess? The atmosphere is always nice and the panel is very friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancermummy Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 thanks for replying, its the parent candidate discussion i was wondering about lol as i have no idea what to expect and we all know kids can say the most interesting of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancefanatic Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) I think it's new this year as the last 2 years the only discussion my DD had was a couple of brief questions from the Physio along the lines of where else she'd auditioned and how long she'd been dancing. But doubt it's anything too onerous, it's a lovely friendly school and she loved both finals she attended there. Good luck to your DC next week Edited March 18, 2017 by dancefanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos73 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 BTW - last year at finals in the physio assessment they asked the kids which schools if any they had had offers from already. I don't of course know for sure how this info was used, but was interesting I thought ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 That's naughty - they should ask the parents!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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