w445403 Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 When talking about timing of auditions DS was told not to worry too much as even if he left them until the last minute he would be successful as there were very few boys of his calibre around. He has been asked to email 2 places when he sends his forms off as both offered him a free audition following open days/workshops. Such exciting scary times!! 18
amos73 Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 Which two places were offering him free auditions? I've not heard of that before? Best of luck with it all.
Lisa O`Brien Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) What lovely news. You're quite right to brag. I'd be the same if I were you ! [sorry forgot to ask, are you talking about joining Upper Schools or Companies?] Edited September 24, 2016 by Lisa O`Brien
w445403 Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 What lovely news. You're quite right to brag. I'd be the same if I were you ! [sorry forgot to ask, are you talking about joining Upper Schools or Companies?] 18+ 2
Kate_N Posted September 26, 2016 Posted September 26, 2016 Toi toi toi for your son and his auditions.
primrose Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 Lovely to get great feed back. Do let us know how he gets on with his auditions. I was also wondering is this for ballet schools or companies. Whatever it is for good luck.
w445403 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 Well he's had the first two auditions and so far he's had an unconditional offer from audition one and a personal email from the principal of the other one asking him to phone them in the morning. I don't think my nerves can take it, I need it to be tomorrow morning NOW!!!!!! 8
Lisa O`Brien Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Don't leave us in suspense like this !!!! 3
w445403 Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 As soon as I know anything I'll post lol 4
w445403 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 Highest combined score for audition and fast tracked onto the degree course!!!! I was quite upset when, after 10 years of ballet, he decided to take the MT route but it looks like he knew what he was doing. I just felt regret that I would never see him dance in a classical role but given the difficulty in gaining a place then a contract he made the decision to go for the triple threat. It seems he knew what he was doing..... I'm soooo proud I could burst but better not as I am work 18
Lisa O`Brien Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Highest combined score for audition and fast tracked onto the degree course!!!! I was quite upset when, after 10 years of ballet, he decided to take the MT route but it looks like he knew what he was doing. I just felt regret that I would never see him dance in a classical role but given the difficulty in gaining a place then a contract he made the decision to go for the triple threat. It seems he knew what he was doing..... I'm soooo proud I could burst but better not as I am work Many congratulations to your son. Are you able/willing to tell us where he will be going to train?
w445403 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 Many congratulations to your son. Are you able/willing to tell us where he will be going to train? We don't know yet as he still has Laine, Bird and Rambert. He definitely wants to go to Laine as it has been his first choice although he absolutely loved the last place. 3
CeliB Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 what lovely news! many congratulations! and of course here is the exact right place to 'brag' (I would say celebrate) as we all truly appreciate the immense effort that has led to this moment- ENJOY!!! 4
Lema Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Lovely news and absolutely worth bragging about!! Huge congratulations to your son
MAK Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Fantastic and, from a selfish perspective, thrilled to hear about someone transitioning so successfully from ballet to MT. Good luck for the future! 1
Jaylou62 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Good luck to your ds - my dd also made the transition from ballet to MT - she's now a first year and loving it and is so happy with her choice (she's still seen as a ballet dancer although her assessments show that she has equal marks in ballet, jazz and tap and her singing and acting are not far behind). 4
Huddsballetmum Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 Fab news! Hope he get's to go exactly where he wants. Laine is a fab school and I know a number of students who left in the last 3 years who have all been working non stop. 2
w445403 Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 3rd audition done, 3rd outright offer.One more to go, perhaps he will get a full house He still can´t quite beleive it, he doesn´t realise how good he is ! 12
Lema Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 3rd audition done, 3rd outright offer.One more to go, perhaps he will get a full house He still can´t quite beleive it, he doesn´t realise how good he is ! I'm rooting for a full house for him!! Lovely news for you both and many congratulations xx 1
Sparkles Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 Amazing news for you both xxx I've got everything crossed for a full house too xxx
Ja Sm Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 Huge congratulations. Such exciting news and so lovely to read about .
w445403 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Posted April 1, 2017 Well thats it all finished, 4 auditions, 4 offers. No recalls or funding auditions just outright offers all with full funding! 13
Lema Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 What a wonderful position to be in and speaks volumes for your sons talents!! Many congratulations to you and your son, I'm sure it's taken much love, hard work and dedication from you both to reach this level ? Lovely lovely news!! 1
w445403 Posted April 1, 2017 Author Posted April 1, 2017 Despite spending 5 years thinking that Laine was his dream he's turned them down in favour of Urdang. It was, in the end, an easy decision for him as Urdang was such a good fit and felt right. Soooooo proud. 12
BlueLou Posted April 1, 2017 Posted April 1, 2017 1 minute ago, w445403 said: Despite spending 5 years thinking that Laine was his dream he's turned them down in favour of Urdang. It was, in the end, an easy decision for him as Urdang was such a good fit and felt right. Soooooo proud. I don’t know much about either Laine or Urdang, but I have to say that the Urdang performance we saw at Move It was an absolute showstopper. Every single dancer was amazing - so huge congrats to your ds for earning a place with them 2
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