WillowBallerina Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Hi guys, just wanted to say congrats to everyone with their news! If anyone is starting at Ballet West in September please message me as I've set up a facebook group chat so we can all get to know each other before we go <3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Good luck to all the DC this week attending funding/final auditions 🍀🍀 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 On 10/03/2018 at 16:13, Sarah2203 said: @MrsMoo2 my dd is so excited now. She's had her final private lesson today and her solo is looking great. She loves to sing so really looking forward to that part of the audition too. We're heading down early Monday so we can explore Chester as she never saw any of it last year. She's after a yr8 place so in all honesty we know places are like gold dust x Have a lovely time in Chester. We live here! Spent a lovely few hours down the river yesterday just mooching about with the dog. DS is looking forward to tomorrow, he’s upstairs now running through his solo! Less enthusiastic about the singing, but he said he’ll give it his best shot. What are you going to do while you wait?? DS is blonde and has a blue tracksuit! 😄😄 xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Thankyou @MrsMoo2. We had a lovely day. Weather limited our outside time but my dd is in love with the beautiful place already. My friends ds attends the school already so we picked him up after school and spent sometime catching up. When we dropped him off at the boarding house we were invited in to meet the kids. They were all so lovely and put on a little showcase for us. So inspiring watching these kids that just live and breathe performing. They managed to persuade dd to show her dance and vocal solo and made her feel so great about herself. She's even more ready to audition now, they were all so lovely to her. Absolute credit to parents every single child in the house. I'll be spending the day having a look around the city again and searching for cafes to read in again. I found a book stall last year in the market so hoping to find some good reads there. My dd is the tiny one who will more than likely wearing her most comfortable mustard yellow hoodie. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Sarah2203 said: Thankyou @MrsMoo2. We had a lovely day. Weather limited our outside time but my dd is in love with the beautiful place already. My friends ds attends the school already so we picked him up after school and spent sometime catching up. When we dropped him off at the boarding house we were invited in to meet the kids. They were all so lovely and put on a little showcase for us. So inspiring watching these kids that just live and breathe performing. They managed to persuade dd to show her dance and vocal solo and made her feel so great about herself. She's even more ready to audition now, they were all so lovely to her. Absolute credit to parents every single child in the house. I'll be spending the day having a look around the city again and searching for cafes to read in again. I found a book stall last year in the market so hoping to find some good reads there. My dd is the tiny one who will more than likely wearing her most comfortable mustard yellow hoodie. Go to the cafe beneath Debenhams under the rows. Very atmospheric, especially if you’re reading a Dracula or such like! 👍👍👍 xxx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 In Chester a branch of Sostrene Grenes has opened in the Grosvenor Centre - it's great for browsing for nick nacks! I second the Debenhams cafe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Good luck to all the children auditioning at Hammond today. Sarah2003 I’m not surprised about your visit to the boarding house! All the boarding staff are amazing with the children, which in turn helps make the children happy and feeling safe where they are! The boarding houses really are home from home! For me it’s not all the mod cons and newer buildings that make a School but the people and children in them that make it!! Happy and healthy children make for a happy atmosphere and happy parents! Knowing that your children are being well looked after is of paramount importance!!! Edited March 13, 2018 by Dancing unicorn 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Absolutely. Lots of dd’s friends are currently auditioning for the bright lights of London & I’ve said to her are you sure you don’t want to try for the likes of Bird, Performers, Laine etc but she’s adamant she wants to stay in Chester as they will “look after me here”. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollysocks Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hi everyone.. good luck to all yiur dd and ds who are auditioning at Elmhurst in the next few days .. anyone have any ideas how many are in the finals or dies it depend on year group x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 So, I’m sat at home, waiting for DS to finish at 4, the suspense of not knowing what he’s up to is killing me!! Auditions are deffo harder for parents! 😂😂😂 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Just what we don’t need tonight, Dd has come home with a splitting headache she’s had most of the day. We were out with family at the weekend & my Neice had to be taken home not feeling well. She’s had a raging temp for two days so I really hope it’s not that. Dd has gone to bed now as she will need to be up early in the morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Oh no, hope she can manage tomorrow. DS said it went well. He sang Happy Birthday in the end to Gandalf! Random as ever...😆😆 Said he was pleased his music had worked on the sound system, and he remembered all his steps. Just the wait now, let’s hope they don’t keep us in suspense for too long! 👍👍👍👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Total co-incidence as well considering his dance solo music! (I think he looks more like Gollum myself) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardworkingballetdad Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Was anyone at Tring funding today, how did it go, anyone know how many funded places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, MrsMoo2 said: Just the wait now, let’s hope they don’t keep us in suspense for too long! 👍👍👍👍 They are usually very quick. Going from past experience letters usually go out the Friday afterwards, however they’ve also got Seniors funding tomorrow & Graduate showcase on Thursday (thank goodness as it was the original venue had a fire last eek) & I’m not sure if it’s happened before where lots of things are all in the same week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMoo2 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, Picturesinthefirelight said: They are usually very quick. Going from past experience letters usually go out the Friday afterwards, however they’ve also got Seniors funding tomorrow & Graduate showcase on Thursday (thank goodness as it was the original venue had a fire last eek) & I’m not sure if it’s happened before where lots of things are all in the same week. I think they said as the recall is next Wednesday for MDS, they’d get the results out by then. DS seems amazingly chilled! I can feel a migraine coming on! 😆😆😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowblythe Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Pictures Hoping all goes well for your daughter - hopefully she will get through on adrenaline (and preparation!) tomorrow xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Yes a very busy week for Hammond this week - lower school auditions today, the whole school are in Manchester this evening watching Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella, Upper School Funding Auditions tomorrow (good luck to all our gorgeous yr11’s and anyone else attending! 🍀) Graduate Showcase Thursday and yr10 Dancing at the Storeyhouse too!! What a week!!! Fabulous! Edited March 13, 2018 by Dancing unicorn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 The good news is she woke up about 9pm & came down for a drink & the headache has subsided). Like you say meadowblythe - hopefully she’ll run on adrenaline. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Good luck to your Dd too dancingunicorn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) And to your dd Pictures! 🍀🍀 Bless her, hope she’s feeling much better in the morning. I’m sure the adrenalin will kick in! I hope it does for all of them after the late night tonight. Hopefully it will be a very quiet coach trip home as they will be asleep! Haha!!!!! Edited March 13, 2018 by Dancing unicorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleballerina Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I'm not sure that Laine, Performers and Bird are classed as the bright lights of London as none of them actually central London based but agree it makes a big difference where in the country you live and if your dc wish to move miles away. Good luck to all auditioning at the moment. It's stressful x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 My dd had an absolute blast at Hammond yesterday. She got on really well with the other auditionees and thought she did well. She felt her solos went great though did comment it felt the day was very rushed. They'd squeezed lot into the group and didn't have time to do the tests on the afternoon. Fingers crossed they'll ring us with results as they said they might due to close date of the finals. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermum2003 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Was anyone at RoyalBallet School Finals for Upper School on Sunday? I understand the format has changed with a ‘cut’ happening during the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danceintherain Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Good luck to all the DSs attending Elmhurst finals today.....serious butterflies for tomorrow! I think DD is getting over her nerves now, and has passed them to me! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Good luck to everyone for Upper School Finals at Hammond today 🍀🍀🍀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Dancermum2003 said: Was anyone at RoyalBallet School Finals for Upper School on Sunday? I understand the format has changed with a ‘cut’ happening during the day? That happened last year too x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Good luck to all those auditioning in next few days. I know if not successful, associates receive feedback with a phone call from one of the panel - can be a bit of a wait for this and may take weeks, not sure if non associates get a call. Looking forward to seeing all those yes's. Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Sarah2203 said: My dd had an absolute blast at Hammond yesterday. She got on really well with the other auditionees and thought she did well. She felt her solos went great though did comment it felt the day was very rushed. They'd squeezed lot into the group and didn't have time to do the tests on the afternoon. Fingers crossed they'll ring us with results as they said they might due to close date of the finals. Good luck to your DD. How many were there yesterday? There was only about 20 children in my daughter's prelim in November. Edited March 14, 2018 by margarite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 19 minutes ago, margarite said: Good luck to your DD. How many were there yesterday? There was only about 20 children in my daughter's prelim in November. @margarite there was 32 kids auditioning yesterday! The school have already been in touch early this morning and offered a place to my dd (though I know majority of kids get offered a place). She'll be over the moon though she gets to go back next week for the funding audition. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Well done Sarah2203 x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 That's great news! Does anyone know roughly how many will be at the funding finals next week? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollysocks Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 To everyone that was at Elmhurst today good luck for your DS. My DS said he enjoyed his day. Has to.chuckle to.myself looking around at all us parent's we look more nervous than the boys .. 😃 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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