JulieW Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Congratulations to everyone graduating from dance schools and colleges this week and wishing their parents a lovely time as they look on proudly at final performances and graduation ceremonies. We'll be very proud parents watching our son graduate from Elmhurst tomorrow. This moment seemed so far away (and maybe never possible) when he started out at his first RBS JA class. It hasn't been easy - for him physically, with various injuries, homesickness, and the change of schools, and for us emotionally while we've supported him, as well as financially - but we got there in the end and he'll be starting out on his career as a professional ballet dancer in less than a month . I'm told the first time you see them perform as professionals makes it all worthwhile So, so proud of him And breathe........ 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I'm proud of him too . I wish him every success, he so deserves it. Saw my ds in his last school performance on Wednesday. He graduates Saturday. Think I've forgotten how to breathe..... About to unfasten the seatbelt and step off the rollercoaster now! And I may be able to afford a trip to the hairdressers now! 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Now you've set me off..... (didn't mean to ignore your text the other day - will ring sometime soon - and I'm proud of yours too!! xx) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 A massive achievement and you have every right to feel proud. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumofballetmaddaughter Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Enjoy the graduation Julie, a fantastic achievement. Well done to your son for having the determination to achieve his goal and good luck to him in his new career. Congrats also to hfbrew's son. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Thankyou. Am about to do my last school run (DS has been at home this past year). Would have to be a bloody early one though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I am so delighted for both your lovely sons, Julie and hfbrew. You should justifiably be very proud of them and of yourselves for having supported and encouraged them all the way and raising fine young men. :-) Very many congratulations to all those graduating today - and congratulations and good luck to those starting the next leg of their journey in September; whether that be moving to Upper School, starting Vocational School, moving up a year in Associates, or starting at CATs or Associates. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecarte Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 How lovely for you all it must be a fabulously proud moment to see them graduate. How proud you will be when you then see them perform professionally. It takes much hard work and determination on their part but we all know that it takes so much hard work and sacrifice by the parents to achieve this too. As a non-vocational Mum my weekends are for ballet and not much for socialising! We start the sixth form audition entry process soon and hope to be in your position at some stage. So whilst it's well done to them, it's also a big well done to the Mums and Dads! ( applause, take a bow!) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberyy Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 On Thursday I shall be attending the graduation of my dd who has completed her BA in Dance Performance. She went to a post 16 vocational school and came out with a National Diploma in Professional Dance from Trinity College, DADA students have to do this. She then did 3/4 terms as distance learning, while working, to complete her degree. I shall be a very proud mother! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Big congratulations to all that are graduating! Well done and good luck for the future! :-) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Well done to everyone who has a graduate DD or DS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belljul Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Congratulations to dedicated dancers and their dedicated parents! Makes me choked up and my son is only year 8. Have a lovely day today. Xx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Congratulations to all those graduating - please keep us up to date with their next steps! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Congratulations to everyone who is graduating and to the wonderful parents who have supported them. This is a huge accomplishment against tremendous odds. I wish them all a long and successful career - with lots of bright spot lights and many bouquets of flowers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Many congratulations to all those graduating. A message to their parents; PLEASE don`t leave us just because your children are no longer in training.!! Keep us up to date with all the exciting news that`s ahead. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Congrats to all and the very best of luck for the next phase of your lives. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frangapani Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Many congratulations to all the students who have worked so hard to get to this place. Hope it isn't too traumatic for the parents!! Lots of love F xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 A huge congratulations from me also, the kids have all worked their socks of and they all deserve to do well. A huge hug to the parents aswell as without your support, patience and understanding the students wouldnt be where they are today. xxxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildflowers Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 JulieW, I was there today and watched your fabulous son and his peer group perform, fantastic - with a DD in yr 8 and her younger siblings chasing at her heels, I cannot imagine how it must feel to have come through the other side and have that lucrative contract in hand. I wish him and all the others every success. The grand defile had me in tears, when Mr Kelly then made his farewell speech, it took me about 15 mins to be able to speak again, how you must have felt! Please keep us up to date with his journey, especially that first time you see him on the professional stage! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Its lovely to hear the stories of the children who have started their journeys from JA's or vocational school and have now come to their point of graduation. Well done!! We are at the starting end at the moment with DD only having done her first year as a JA, its exciting to wonder what will happen to her on this journey as she continues or if she chooses to continue further down the path!! Its that not knowing what is round the corner that is becoming a quite a fascinating experience!! Ax 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Wow congratulations to all the young dancers graduating:) you all most be very proud !!! My little one is just starting too having got a place as a elmhurst associate and a little worried about the journey we are on but it sounds worth it when I see this post well done to the dancers and their parents xxxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Congrats and well done to all those who graduated today it was a really wonderful show. It will be us this time next year I hope DS year do as well as this current group. Lots of tears including Mr Kelly according to DS. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Well done - hope you had a fab time x x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitschqueen_1 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Huge congratulations to all the graduates and best wishes for the future 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Congrats Julie and others must be sad to come to the end of all that training and exciting to see them actually get a job! Keep us posted on their progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Congratulations to all the graduates and the very best of luck for the future xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 So next step has already started - ds went off on plane yesterday (with a couple of older friends already in the company) and starts work tomorrow. I can't quite believe it. Have just been looking back at his old photos from when he was a JA - this was always the dream but often felt like it would never be a reality. Some of his friends have already started their contracts, others are starting in the next few weeks and some are yet to get jobs - good luck to all of them 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Wow - fantastic! Best of luck to your son in his career, this is just the beginning of the next step! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 So delighted for your lovely son, Julie. May he have a long and very happy ballet career. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie 2 Milner Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Julie he'll be fine and have a great time there. Think of the trips out to see him. The big advantage of a European contract is the excuse to visit. Just make sure you have a very warm coat:-) It is an exciting start. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 How exciting JulieW Good luck to your ds and look forward to hearing about his journey!!! Cx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good luck to your son JulieW. Exciting times ahead for him (and a lot of hard work no doubt) - kep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowerdew Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good luck to your ds Juliew.! I have just seen my dd( (graduated in June) off today she has been rehearsing the lat 2 weeks and is now off on tour! Not with a ballet company but dancing in a show that takes her to Blackpool, the West end, the middle east & a UK tour! All very exciting!! Especially as she is earning money hurrah! & I might have some money now to spend on myself!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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