SarahTonerSTSB Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Hello! I am new to BalletcoForum I am a former dancer with Birmingham Royal Ballet and teacher for many years! (PDTC Royal Ballet School). I also have a daughter who is in vocational training and so I guess that makes me a ballet mum too! I may know some of you as I coach many young dancers who are at (or aiming to be at!) vocational schools and several have been to my holiday vocational and performance courses... hello to all if you see this! I am not so good at getting on line frequently (too much teaching is my excuse!) but I thought it would be nice to make contact as a mum and also as a teacher. Happy dancing (and supporting dancing!) everyone 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Hello Sarah and welcome to the Forum! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Macmillan Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Sarah, let me echo Janet's welcome and, with your background, I'd look forward to hearing from you elsewhere on the Forum - please don't confine yourself to the Doing Dance area! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverdrivingtodance Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Random question.If you decide to go down the vocational training route do you need someone to sort of say that's what suits your child as they have a talent or do you just decide to put yourself through the auditions. DD loves dancing so much & is doing really well but do I talk to her teacher about it etc??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 A child may be very talented, however a parent always know their child best and will therefore know if leaving home will be something their child can cope with. A good teacher will identify potential and talent. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaybackSapphire Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Welcome Sarah! You will love it here, it's like one big family x 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huddsballetmum Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hello Sarah and welcome to the forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Welcome Sarah and Swaybacksapphire is quite right! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 And a welcome from me too Sarah. I have fond memories of BRB from my son being at Elmhurst although those memories feel more distant all the time now he's nearly 24 :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahTonerSTSB Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thank you so much for your lovely welcome messages! See how slow I am!! This term is a busy one, lots of audition coaching and all going well so far but I feel for these young dancers (and their parents!) it is a stressful time. I could post some information for my Easter and Summer courses but not sure where to put this, can someone let me know? Just FYI my courses are usually performance related. There are so many intensive vocational courses throughout the year by the major schools and... 1) it is hard for a small school (i.e. me!) to compete with these. 2) Our children are training to be performers! Performance opportunities are wonderful for building real confidence and character! They are just as valuable as any time spent in a studio honing your technique!! Any way I could go on but I am off to teach! Happy dancing days one and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hi Sarah, you can post information on here. Maybe stary a new thread so it's easy to see. You do have to declare your commercial interest.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hello Sarah, the Acceptable Use Policy explains the Forum policy on commerce and tells you how to set up a signature on your profile. http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/417-the-balletcoforum-acceptable-use-policy/ I agree with SarahW that it would probably be easier to set up a new thread with the details. Judging by the number of queries we get about holiday courses, I am sure our members will be thrilled to get information on yours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lema Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Welcome to the forum Sarah!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Welcome Sarah We have an auditions and courses page on our website (that probably needs updating!) if you email me the details I'll put your info on there x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahTonerSTSB Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Back home after much teaching and felling very satisfied! what a priveledge it is to teach (even on a challenging day!!) Thank you everyone for all your help!! So I will start a new thread with my course details Sarah, after I have read the policy Janet! And thank you Sheila, I will email you Good night dancers, teachers and ballet lovers one and all! xxx 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieN Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi Sarah and Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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