MrsMoo2 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 How's it going guys?? DS says the waiting is taking forever! He's only been waiting for a week! ??? xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 (edited) Good luck Birmingham auditionees today!!! ⭐️? Edited May 10, 2017 by Balletmum55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Mine are auditioning tomorrow all year 4 entry! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Ooh good luck to your little students bluebird! They'll have my dd's JA teacher as she does the auditions and she's simply the most lovely smiley lady so they're going to have a fabulous class xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Miss Farrell? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yes bluebird xxx well hoping she still does now but know she always has for Birmingham before xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 She's so lovely and Miss Murphy Both my former JAs loved her classes. My friend used to have Miss Farrell for Mids, I'm hoping she starts teaching Mids again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 My dd would love her for mids! In fact it's a large reason why she wanted to audition for mids as she's loved her so much and was quite gutted when I told her it was a different teacher!! I stand corrected ... just heard off a friend who's dd auditioned today that Miss F was in there watching the class line by line but the class was taught by a 'younger lady' this year, so perhaps Miss Murphy is doing it this year xxx either way it's going to be a lovely experience for them xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I get the impression Miss Pain is a very different sort of teacher. Miss Farrell has watched the mid assessments todays, so she must be on the panel this year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Dd2 enjoyed Birmingham audition today. No merchandise for sale though. She was hoping to get a hoodie but never mind, it saved me money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Miss Farrell is sat on the panel today, first 2 have had their audition and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. 2 more this afternoon and then the waiting begins, beginning of July! I'm praying that they will arrive mid June though like they have in previous years Good luck to all the other DC auditioning, enjoy the experience and remember to smile, happy dancers are always the nicest to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splitz Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 My dd also auditioned yesterday in Birmingham for yr 6 and enjoyed it. Came out with a smile on her face which is always a relief! She said one lady on the panel was smiling all the way through, even while writing notes Curious about the groupings - when we arrived the previous group had just finished, they looked slightly younger - yr 4/5s maybe? But then the group that arrived after us (for the 1.30 slot I guess) also looked younger but with a few bigger ones amongst them... Were they all auditioning for yr 6 places yesterday I wonder, or a mixture of 4,5,6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I think the smiley lady was Miss Farrell, one of the dc who auditioned this morning recognised her from the JA experience day. All the kids I have auditioning today are year 4, perhaps yesterday was a mix of 5&6? In previous years year 4 sept-dec birthdays have auditioned together and so on? I assumed the same would apply this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, Splitz17 said: My dd also auditioned yesterday in Birmingham for yr 6 and enjoyed it. Came out with a smile on her face which is always a relief! She said one lady on the panel was smiling all the way through, even while writing notes Curious about the groupings - when we arrived the previous group had just finished, they looked slightly younger - yr 4/5s maybe? But then the group that arrived after us (for the 1.30 slot I guess) also looked younger but with a few bigger ones amongst them... Were they all auditioning for yr 6 places yesterday I wonder, or a mixture of 4,5,6... I *think* because JA1 is a mixture of Yr 4/5's then there will naturally be more of the smaller ones than the yr 6's/JA2?? If that makes sense?? DS was in a boys audition so was all mixed up with all ages!! ?? xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Photo just put on the royal ballet Instagram of 35 boys in class that have auditioned in Birmingham for jas. Lovely photo if it's your ds! Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Oh I can see my 2 little students! How lovely! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Dd2 was auditioning for yr6 Birmingham and hers was 11-12. Looks like very long odds if there was another yr6 group. There was 34 in her class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splitz Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 That's what I was thinking! Seems like an awful lot of kids to audition for I imagine only a handful of spaces.... So there are 2 groups - JA1 and JA2? I guess each year some stay in JA1, some move up to JA2 and some move on/leave, freeing up the spaces? The problem with going along 'for the experience' is that dd now involuntarily has her heart set on it ... Hopefully it'll ease off over the next few weeks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tired dance mummy Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 8 hours ago, Splitz17 said: That's what I was thinking! Seems like an awful lot of kids to audition for I imagine only a handful of spaces.... So there are 2 groups - JA1 and JA2? I guess each year some stay in JA1, some move up to JA2 and some move on/leave, freeing up the spaces? The problem with going along 'for the experience' is that dd now involuntarily has her heart set on it ... Hopefully it'll ease off over the next few weeks! From what I understand yr4/5 is a mixed class then yr 6 have their own class. In Birmingham there are two JA classes, one 24 and one 32 sessions. So actually there is a better chance to get a yr 6 space because there are more spaces available. But then from 30 yr6 JA they go to 6 yr7 mids!!! So fingers crossed you never know, my dd joined in Yr6, she made WL finals and has now been offered a mids place xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora11 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Am loving this thread, and the photo RBS posted! Are the blue T-shirts the Primary Steps children? Little DS is getting excited about dancing with other boys in London. Hadn't imagined there'd be so many! Wow! RBS will be spoilt for choice (as they always are with girls)! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmumlife Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Good luck to everyone auditioning in Eastleigh today. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie77 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi all, I'm new to the site and I've really enjoyed reading everyone's experiences. My dd age 8 auditioned yesterday (2.15pm) at Eastleigh and absolutely loved it. Was anyone else there? Incredible really that they have (I believe she said) 1300 applicants and so few places. We are heading to Tring for the classical ballet audition on the 28th may as I think it's all good experience. Good luck to all those waiting to hear (a long wait!) I look forward to hearing how everyone does. X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hello Lottie77 and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmumlife Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 1300!!! That's a lot! I think more than last year which was high. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtothismum Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 We were at the Eastleigh 2.15pm yesterday! My daughter also loved it. The lady did say there were 1300 applicants this year!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreverdrivingtodance Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 There were 1160 last year!! chances are soooo small. We are going to London & last year they took 26 girls out of 355!!! so best to view it as a fun day out!!!! Must be a tricky job to be on the judging panel.Can't wait for it to be over!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie77 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 7 hours ago, newtothismum said: We were at the Eastleigh 2.15pm yesterday! My daughter also loved it. The lady did say there were 1300 applicants this year!! What a small world ! My daughter was number 86. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanilda Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Good luck to everyone! My dd will be auditioning in London on 1 June. A few friends will be there at the same time and she is very excited about going to RBS JA audition again 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Love reading everyone's experiences. Ours seems like it was an age ago. I do believe DS has almost forgotten about it and we're on holiday atm in Spain so plenty of distractions! You'd think with so many applicants, they would take a few more but I guess that's what makes it more exclusive. Onto Elmhurst for us in a few weeks and keeping everything crossed for you all! ? xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowerpot Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 When did you hear about your Elmhurst Audition MrsMoo2? We still haven't had an email but we did send the form off late x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 23 hours ago, Princessballerina said: When did you hear about your Elmhurst Audition MrsMoo2? We still haven't had an email but we did send the form off late x Had an e mail a few days ago hun. I'm glad we did though as I was starting to think they hadn't received it, or I'd sent the wrong photos or something...? They did say they were working through them. Prob means there's a million applicants or something! ?? xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmumlife Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Good luck to Bath and Totnes this week. Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmumlife Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Good luck to everyone in London this week! Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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