Katia05 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Hi, does anyone have experience of the NYB main company London auditions? My DD (12) is going to audition next week but we don't know what to expect, not having been before. The letter says bring pointe shoes if you've done pointe - DD has had about six months on pointe so we're not sure whether she's had enough experience yet. Does anyone know what they do with the pointe shoes at the auditions?! Any advice/insight very welcome. DD is very excited to go to Sadlers Wells for the morning, whatever the outcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 An earlier thread: And another one: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia05 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thanks, Janet, that's helpful. I'm still struggling to find anything about the main company - most on here seem to be about the juniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Sunshine Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 My dd was in the juniors so cant help with main company, sorry. I do remember girls of 12 in the juniors. I think they will juggle kids to fit where they want them. Best of luck! x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 It is quite a few years now since my DD attended but the preliminary rounds for the seniors was just like a normal ballet class. My DD took pointe shoes and took them in with her, both years she went, but never got to wear them in the prelim audition. I think it does vary from venue to venue depending on who takes the audition though. My advice to your DD would be to just go, do her best but most of all enjoy the experience. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia05 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks for the encouragement, 2dancersmum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimdancer Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 anyone heard back yet re. recalls? wondered when we're likely to hear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrancingMum Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, Wimdancer said: anyone heard back yet re. recalls? wondered when we're likely to hear... I understand that as there were some who couldn't travel last week there are a number of video submissions to consider. Not sure if that might result in a delay in getting the results out. DD's friend was only doing hers the other night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimdancer Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 makes sense, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia05 Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 In London they told DD's class it would be about a week before they sent out results. Not sure if that means today, or Monday, or later next week if they're still looking at videos too ... Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junedancer Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Recent NYB Instagram post hints that results maybe on the way out! I may be reading too much into this so reign me back Balletco members - it’s the run up to the weekend and I may just be getting too excited! 💃 Coffee needed and back to work and stop refreshing email! 💻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimdancer Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 thanks for flagging!!! good luck junedancer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Just had the following email 😊 Dear All, Thank you so much for auditioning for the NYB this season. We really hope you enjoyed your audition. We just wanted to let you know that you will hear the outcome of your audition by Friday 16th March 2018, by email from info@nyb.org.uk. It is a good idea to add this email to your contacts to help this email arrive in your inbox rather than into your junk/spam folders. Have a good weekend. Kind regards, Katie NYB Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia05 Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Dancing2003 said: Just had the following email 😊 Dear All, Thank you so much for auditioning for the NYB this season. We really hope you enjoyed your audition. We just wanted to let you know that you will hear the outcome of your audition by Friday 16th March 2018, by email from info@nyb.org.uk. It is a good idea to add this email to your contacts to help this email arrive in your inbox rather than into your junk/spam folders. Have a good weekend. Kind regards, Katie NYB Team Ah, looks like up to another whole week to wait then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junedancer Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 9 hours ago, junedancer said: Recent NYB Instagram post hints that results maybe on the way out! I may be reading too much into this so reign me back Balletco members - it’s the run up to the weekend and I may just be getting too excited! 💃 Coffee needed and back to work and stop refreshing email! 💻 Oh dear, well I got that one wrong. Just seen the email and posts to say next week. DD hasn’t even mentioned it - why do I get stressed? It’s been a long week - late night out and time for bed. Got to be up for rehearsals and dance classes - roll on the weekend of the dance Mum! We love it really!? 🤔 🤣 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing2003 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Results are coming out this afternoon 😊 good luck everyone x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattielashes Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Recall for my dd for junior company. Good luck everyone xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimdancer Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Recall from my dd for junior company too! Do we know how many get recalled vs places? Good luck all 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerina Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 We have been lucky enough to be recalled for final auditons for the junior company. We didn't expect to get past prelims so I am now looking at the logistics and cost. Has anyone else done this before?? I know the initial cost and that's going to be a struggle but it the incidentals and the extra accommodation, tickets etc that I'm not sure about. Any insight to this would be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum4ever Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) My DD has done NYB a couple of times as a JA including last year at Elmhurst. Cost of Summer School this year is £850 I think. On top of that, depending on where you live, you need to factor in: Travel/accommodation the night before Summer School. Travel/accommodation, food, etc during dress rehearsals and performances at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham. Most stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn or Novotel which are really close to the theatre. Travel/accommodation for Sadlers Wells performance. Tickets for the shows you wish to watch. I think Crescent tickets were about £30 and Sadler’s Wells a bit more (though testing my memory now!) Mandatory purchase of an NYB leotard and T Shirt (about £30). A new pair of ballet shoes and tights/socks for each role danced. Last year we had to buy black leather split sole shoes and black ankle socks for JAs. It is not a cheap Summer School experience but my DD has loved it both times. Edited March 18, 2018 by Balletmum1704 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerina Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Do they do more than one role?? It seems very expensive. I’m probably jumping the gun but want to be prepared. Thank you Balletmum1704 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum4ever Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 JAs dance in one piece which is a mini ballet. It does seem expensive for the amount of stage time but it is a Summer School aswell. They are kept really busy with daily ballet class, rehearsals, other classes eg acting, Evening activities, Choreo Competition, etc. The cost covers 10 days full boarding at Elmhurst so when you work it all out, it’s actually not that bad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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