margarite Posted November 14, 2017 Posted November 14, 2017 DD has just had her first Lower School audition today at Hammond. She woke up with a runny nose and sore throat, and even though she had a fantastic day, burst into tears after I collected her. She's distraught as she feels she messed up most of the dance audition. In the ballet she couldn't spot properly in turns as her nose was running and she fluffed some basic steps😔. In the modern section she froze and forgot a sequence of steps too. She's used to auditions, and has had both positive and negative outcomes, and taken the 'nos' well, but I think this is the first time she's felt she's not done her best. I've never seen her like this, she's heartbroken. The school and teachers seemed so lovely which made it worse. Any advice or words of wisdom would be appreciated. Thank you x 2
Harwel Posted November 14, 2017 Posted November 14, 2017 Ah bless her! Don’t forget they are looking for potential, mostly physical Potential at that age and especially in the first audition. Whether she has good turnout, lovely feet and legs and beautiful posture will be seen, whether she has a runny nose or not. Fingers crossed she gets what she wants. 5
Karen Posted November 14, 2017 Posted November 14, 2017 I’m sure the experienced staff will see through the poorliness and nerves. She won’t be the first to be in this position. If it’s not positive news, there would be no harm in speaking to them to explain and asking if your dd could have another go in the new year. Good luck - keep us posted. 7
alison Posted November 14, 2017 Posted November 14, 2017 Yes, quality tends to shine through regardless. Lots of people come out of exams, auditions, job interviews, all sorts of things, feeling they haven't done themselves justice, and are often pleasantly surprised. 3
margarite Posted November 14, 2017 Author Posted November 14, 2017 Thank you all. She does have flat turnout ( let's hope she remembered to engage it properly!), all three splits, long legs, and her solo went without a hitch, so there are some pluses! 2
Nicola H Posted November 15, 2017 Posted November 15, 2017 1 hour ago, alison said: Yes, quality tends to shine through regardless. Lots of people come out of exams, auditions, job interviews, all sorts of things, feeling they haven't done themselves justice, and are often pleasantly surprised. where's @sophie_rebecca when you need her , she was convinced she'd failed her IF , she's posted about it on here and on her fb page 1
taxi4ballet Posted November 15, 2017 Posted November 15, 2017 My dd did her Grade 5 exam with a streaming cold and went in to the studio clutching a box of tissues, she was convinced she'd done really badly but got a good mark in the end. I think the examiner felt sorry for her! 3
Fiz Posted November 15, 2017 Posted November 15, 2017 My youngest dd had a violent tummy bug the day before her Grade V and her partner had a streaming cold. They were both limp rags before the exam in the changing room yet they refused to give up and they both did well. 2
margarite Posted November 15, 2017 Author Posted November 15, 2017 Thank you for sharing your stories, so brilliant so many have succeeded despite illness. One moment of light relief from yesterday that I keep giggling about: when asked by the physio if she'd ever had any serious injuries, DD replied that she'd sprained her little finger once... 😀 Not sure that's what the physio was expecting to hear! 10
MumToTu Posted November 15, 2017 Posted November 15, 2017 Well done to your dd for doing her first audition despite being so unwell! 😊 She may be being harsh on herself and have done much better than she thinks Xxx 3
balletbean Posted November 15, 2017 Posted November 15, 2017 As others have said. At an audition they are looking at potential. They will also acknowledge the fact that a child attended no matter how ill she felt or looked. When my eldest was at MT college she struggled some days to attend because of a viral infection. But she did and the teachers acknowledged her spirit and dedication which is a skill required in the business. They were the ones that eventually sent her home for a few days rest and a suitable not was added to her file for future reference. Take comfort that your DD attended and praise her for finding the inner strength for never giving up. It’s a skill many do not possess. 5
Pointetoes Posted November 15, 2017 Posted November 15, 2017 I know of a girl a few years ago who was incredible ill for her first round WL audition........ she is now very happy at WL 2
Pups_mum Posted November 15, 2017 Posted November 15, 2017 Lots of DCs tend to be very self critical - chances are things went better than she thinks. And if the result is not what she is hoping for, there will be many more opportunities down the road I'm sure. Hope she's feeling better soon. 6
sarahw Posted November 16, 2017 Posted November 16, 2017 Got everything crossed for you Margarite. I think the solo going well is a good sign 😊 1
margarite Posted November 17, 2017 Author Posted November 17, 2017 Well, I think all your positive stories and vibes worked as she's been offered a place!! 37
Dancing unicorn Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Wow that’s fantastic news!!! Hammond is an amazing School, fabulous dance staff and academic too! Not forgetting the caring boarding staff! Wish we had of been there from year 7!! Edited November 17, 2017 by Dancing unicorn
margarite Posted November 17, 2017 Author Posted November 17, 2017 Thank you! Fingers crossed for some funding now ... 4
Fiz Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 That’s wonderful news! Congratulations to your little dd! x
Harwel Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 Ah, wonderful news! Congratulations to your dd.
MAK Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 Fantastic news, so exciting for your dd @margarite 😄🎉
Nicola H Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 6 hours ago, margarite said: Well, I think all your positive stories and vibes worked as she's been offered a place!! fabulous news ! hopefully the stars will align and tides do their thing funding wise etc 1
alison Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 8 hours ago, margarite said: Well, I think all your positive stories and vibes worked as she's been offered a place!! In 3 days?! Is that usual? Congratulations to her!
margarite Posted November 17, 2017 Author Posted November 17, 2017 I'm not sure if it's usual as she has never auditioned there before - the letter was dated the 15th so was sent the day after the audition. We were told it would be a week! 5
Mumofballetmaddaughter Posted November 18, 2017 Posted November 18, 2017 Wonderful news. Congratulations to your daughter and best of luck for the future.
margarite Posted November 18, 2017 Author Posted November 18, 2017 Thank you all for your kind words and wishes, she is over the moon. She understands that there is still the funding audition to go, but I think she's just so made up to have got this far. 5
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