dancemum09 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi my DD is doing Coppélia with EYB at Rickmansworth and the casting audition is on Tuesday. Does anyone know what to expect as she’s quite nervous. Also do any of you know what parts she may get? She just turned 15, is on pointe and she’s 5’3/5’4. Thanks! Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hello Isobel and welcome to the Forum! I’ve moved your post to the more appropriate Doing Dance Forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoglett Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hi, I can't really remember what happens but I wouldn't worry, she's done the hardest part in getting through the audition. In all honesty they know who they're looking for and which parts at the audition stage. Can't help as I'm not familiar with this ballet. I think they'll want to see her en pointe and I do remember Miss Lewis only giving them a pointe position if they could handle it. Hope she has fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 The casting is quite fun, everyone seems to enjoy it. Dancers grouped by ability / Pointe / non Pointe / height then given some steps in groups. There is a bit of shuffling while they get the groups right. After that they go for press shots. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Hi we will be there. When you arrive you will be given a number, this is only for casting. She will do a class and then they have a break. After that casting starts. Those en Pointe will do some exercises and then Miss Lewis and Julie-Anne will start to group the girls and cast them. It’s actually very relaxed and enjoyable. Once everyone has been cast they will take a whole cast photo and then the press photos for local papers. The further away you live the earlier you will finish. Hope that helps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 To answer the other part of your question, if I recall rightly the parts for girls en pointe are: The Coppelia Doll - just one obviously! Swanhilda's "big" friends - about 6. Morning Stars - a big group of maybe 20/30 (and very pretty costumes). Little Friends/Prayers are sometimes also en pointe but these tend to be younger/smaller girls. But EYB are very good at adapting parts and choreography to each particular cast so every production is subtly different. There are no "bad" parts and everyone gets plenty of time on stage. Your DD will probably have a great time, whatever part she gets. Enjoy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancemum09 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Thank you all so much! I’ve told my dd and she seems much more relaxed xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancemum09 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just one more thing- does anyone know if the ‘warm up’ class is part of the audition? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 At the start of every rehearsal day they have a class, this is the same for casting. It’s nothing to worry about and all part of the EYB experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoglett Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Do let us know the outcome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancemum09 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 DD is thrilled to be in the morning stars group - she wasn’t sure if she had enough pointe experience and another dance in act one which I’ve forgotten the name of! Thank you all so much for the help. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 That’s wonderful news, I am so glad she enjoyed herself and is happy with her part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Although I'm now told she's a morning hour? (As in Waltz of the Hours - a very nice piece) I think the owl was a figment of my dodgy hearing ;-) Looking forward to the EYB version of this: Edited January 31, 2018 by thewinelake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danceroo Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Congrats everyone. My DD was cast as one of Swanildas friends last night. She really enjoyed the experience and meeting some new people. I have never seen Coppelia before, will she be a friend for both acts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Pointetoes said: Your DD has a good memory for audition numbers, although mine also remembers some. To be fair, she was standing right next to her ;-). Ask about 28 or something, and she won't have a clue! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 57 minutes ago, Danceroo said: Congrats everyone. My DD was cast as one of Swanildas friends last night. She really enjoyed the experience and meeting some new people. I have never seen Coppelia before, will she be a friend for both acts? If she's a "big" friend then yes, she's the same part throughout. Little friends are friends in act 1 and prayers in act 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 47 minutes ago, thewinelake said: To be fair, she was standing right next to her ;-). Ask about 28 or something, and she won't have a clue! I remember now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Danceroo said: Congrats everyone. My DD was cast as one of Swanildas friends last night. She really enjoyed the experience and meeting some new people. I have never seen Coppelia before, will she be a friend for both acts? As already said if she is one of the 6 big friends then she is on in all 3 acts. Coppélia is one of my favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemongirl Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Well done to everyone, your dds will have a great time! My dd has done EYB quite a few times before and loved each one. She hasn't done Coppelia though and this venue is actually closest to where we live. But she is away at school now so can't attend the rehearsals sadly We might come and watch it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pointetoes Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Here we go the start of rehearsals. Hope they all have a great time and experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Sounds OK so far. For my part, I've been conducting painstaking research concerning the local eateries and hostelries in the area. So far Coach and Horses has come up trumps. A remarkably good (though small) fine wine list at very reasonable prices, and the food's good too. Maurizio's up next - for an eat-in-the-car-while-driving-home pizza! PT - sounds like your DD's solo is quite something - can't wait to see the run-through.... Edited February 11, 2018 by thewinelake spelling correction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I have spyed a nice looking Italian, near the train station 😀 So glad it isn’t raining today. DD did her solo last night, she absolutely loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 3 hours ago, thewinelake said: Sounds OK so far. For my part, I've been conducting painstaking research concerning the local eateries and hostelries in the area. So far Coach and Horses has come up trumps. A remarkably good (though small) fine wine list at very reasonable prices, and the food's good too. Maurizio's up next - for an eat-in-the-car-while-driving-home pizza! PT - sounds like your DD's solo is quite something - can't wait to see the run-through.... Winelake, loving your research :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Actually there's another bit of research that I've been asked to carry out - which I can conduct right here - what is the name of the piece of music to which the doll does her solo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) DD says Pizzicato from Sylvia and she should know it it reminds me of the old Cadbury Fruit & Nut advert. Edited February 14, 2018 by Pointetoes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) I thought Fruit & Nut was Mirlitons? Edited February 14, 2018 by thewinelake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 It may well be but this piece of music also reminds me of the advert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodle Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 10 hours ago, Pointetoes said: DD says Pizzicato from Sylvia and she should know it it reminds me of the old Cadbury Fruit & Nut advert. The Fruit and Nut song is from the Nutcracker I think ..... ? Used to love those adverts ..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) There is simply something about this piece of music that reminds me about it, it did the same when DD played it in her string quartet. They were great adverts. Anyway the answer to the to the question is Pizzicato by Sylvia Edited February 15, 2018 by Pointetoes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Sylvia who? ;-) I'm sure it does appear in adverts from time to time... So are we all in the press this week? Ben does a very good job with those photos. Edited February 17, 2018 by thewinelake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 On 17/02/2018 at 11:15, thewinelake said: Sylvia who? ;-) I'm sure it does appear in adverts from time to time... So are we all in the press this week? Ben does a very good job with those photos. Sorry thought I had replied that this - google Pizzicato from Syliva and you get the music. We we were finally in the paper this week. They contact me for more info and asked for a different photo. This EYB seems to be flying by, incredible to think this time next week they will be in theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewinelake Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Had a tip off that The Gate in Chorley Wood is supposed to be good, so the boss and I will be lunching there before today’s preview performance. DW also a little concerned that DD, who’s understudying Friends, might be thrown in to performing something she’s not so well versed in. Poor old No. 11 (the winner of the scholarship) seems to have hurt her ankle quite badly - and has an exam tomorrow before the live shows & all. Looking forward to trying to guess who some of you are later on... I’ll be the one smelling of roast beef! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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