margarite Posted November 14, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted November 14, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 14, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted November 14, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 15, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted November 15, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted November 15, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumToTu Posted November 15, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbean Posted November 15, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted November 15, 2017 Share 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 WLÂ Â 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted November 15, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Got everything crossed for you Margarite. I think the solo going well is a good sign 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Well, I think all your positive stories and vibes worked as she's been offered a place!! 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Fantastic news. How exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted November 17, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thank you! Fingers crossed for some funding now ... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 That’s wonderful news! Congratulations to your little dd! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harwel Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Ah, wonderful news!  Congratulations to your dd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Well done. Fingers crossed for funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumToTu Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Well done!! Congrats to your dd 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Fantastic news, so exciting for your dd @margarite 😄🎉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate_N Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Fabulous! well done to your dd  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted November 17, 2017 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 That’s fantastic news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted November 17, 2017 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumofballetmaddaughter Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Wonderful news. Congratulations to your daughter and best of luck for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I hope she is feeling better now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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