DavidW Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I posted a few weeks ago in a different thread about being asked to leave my current dance school for 6 months whilst they prepare for a school show in March and how I was rather hurt by this (and the way the school went about it). I'm happy to report that I've been in touch with two local schools and got some great replies. The first has replied to say I'd be welcome in their Intermediate classes and their Adult Advanced/Open class (all taught by the owners son: ex-RBS and professional dancer). The second (suggested by BalletCo-ers) replied asking if I'd be interested in joining their Youth Ballet Company which meet every other Sunday and have an ENB Principal as their Patron (and she occasionally teaches Masterclasses!). And (amazingly) none of these clash with my current classes and rehearsals. So, all in all, a rather horrible situation has turned into two fantastic opportunities. The only question now is, with 10+hours of ballet a week, when on earth am I going to do my PhD work! 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Great news for you David. Nice to hear of a happy ending. Please let us know how you get on. :) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Good for you, David! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 That's great news! I guess everything happens for a reason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks everyone - I will be sure to update you all! This will be the third repertoire group I'm in - with three big gala performances in Spring 2013 (e.g. one performance has 3 PdD's and a Pd5). Let's hope my brain doesn't confuse all the choreography! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 That is fantastic news David, I hope it all works out for you. Don't let your PHd suffer though he he. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Fantastic and I know you will enjoy the Youth Ballet Company, Yuri and Chika are wonderful teachers. Good luck and enjoy it all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toursenlair Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 as we North Americans like to say... doctorate schmoctorate! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyG Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 So pleased for you, I felt you were badly treated at your dance school when they should have included you. Enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneL Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Lucky you! I'm glad to hear it worked out, even though I'm now very jealous! I'm currently wondering whether or not I can afford three classes a week this autumn - i think now i'll be too envious of you to stop at 2! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Excellent news! Really pleased for you and looking forward to hearing how you get on. :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss.pointe Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Fantastic news! One door closes, somewhere there opens a window! Good luck and enjoy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 That's great, Dave! There are so many opportunities in London. Sadly, the rest of us have to take what we are offered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie 2 Milner Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Brilliant and glad it has worked with Yuri and Chika. Shame we aren't local to you or we could all come and watch. No pressure.lol Really pleased for you. Many of us over the years have struggled with some dance schools and teachers but there are great ones out there who are encouraging and helpful. Now as to the Phd ? Well you'll manage I'm sure. Don't they always say if you need something doing give it to a busy person:-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfoot Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Congratulations David and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 congratulations David and best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin64 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Very pleased for you David. Good luck. Did you enjoy summer school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaylou62 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I (or rather my dd) will see you at the Russian Youth Ballet Company as she is also starting in September You won't be able to miss her - she's 14 and tall (5ft 7). So glad things have worked out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks for all the lovely messages everyone! Robin64 - I did indeed enjoy the Summer School! Not only were the classes fab but I was also staying with some pre-pro dancers on the advanced course which made it a really fun week outside of the scheduled classes Jaylou62 - Nice to know there'll be a friendly face! I've not done all that much Russian technique (my classes in the US were loosely Vaganova based but I have mainly been doing RAD here in the UK) so am rather nervous. Hopefully it'll all go well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirrups36 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 as the saying goes - if you want something done, ask a busy person! enjoy the dance and the studies. I am sure given your motivation, you will be fine. After all, you are doing two things you really enjoy, an enviable position. the journey continues... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 So pleased things seem to have worked out for you,David. Keep us informed of your progress.! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Just been in touch with the YBC and having my first/audition class on the 9th September - am both excited and nervous! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I'm having my first audition/class there on 23rd September 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 You will both love the class, honestly the two teachers are just exceptional. Good luck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 Awesome - will hopefully see you there PointyToes22 if I make it through the audition! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Good to "talk " to you on Twitter yesterday,David.! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm still trying to find out how to get a sticker! ;-)) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointytoes22 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 How was it David? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Glad things are going ok for you. We met briefly at Ballet Cymru - my DD shared with you. I'll let her know how you're doing. She's finished her first week and is loving it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 My adult dance class has folded, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Pointytoes22 - well it lasted 4 hours... but they asked me to join! The teachers are both really friendly, class was at the perfect level to stretch me without being completely lost (which was good as in centre they kept swapping lines so I spent a few exercises front and centre!) and we started learning some rep: Swan lake Act II with the three lads learning a cool Van Rothbart solo (involving cool things like grand saut de basques en manege, attitude pirouettes and so on) and the girls learning the corps Swans part. Needless to say I can't wait for the next session in two weeks time! Porthesia - hello! Just talked to your dd on twitter - hope she's settling in well! Fiz - Oh no! That's awful news! Any idea why? I really hope there's another school nearby you can join... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie 2 Milner Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Great news. A happy ending.:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 As I mentioned to PointyToes22 above - I got in! Am really pleased and excited I also heard back from my RAD class last week: they say I can come back for classes "for the time being" until they start rehearsals (although they conveniently told me this the day *after* term had started and two weeks after I rang them to check). They also joked that I "better start looking for other classes" which I didn't find particularly funny - that's what I've been doing for the last three months! I'm back there tomorrow for my first class back (I reckon I'll have most likely forgotten all the RAD syllabus!) and I'm just happy that I get to take class with my amazing teacher again. One things for sure, if it wasn't for the amazing teacher I don't think I'd go back! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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