Lildancer96 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Good luck to those starting rehearsals tomorro . Hope to get to say hello to a few ballet coers! Lil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Having just finished, good luck from us too. I was lucky, I got to meet 3 ballet-co-ers plus a self-confessed lurker! :-) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Good luck and enjoy its a great experience and worth all the hard work . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 hope your dd has a wonderful time, Lildancer x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshoes Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hope everyone enjoyed their first day of rehearsals..my DD was very excited this morning..will let everyone know how she got on 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshoes Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 back from Wolverhampton and DD is buzzing..she absolutely loved her first day and is a Marinsky dancer ..she can't wait to go back tomorrow..and no complaints so far of aching feet...she took my advice and took her pointe shoes off during breaks to give her feet a rest...how did everyone else get on ?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Had a great day too. Lil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Lovely to see how the production has come together today and they all seem to have had a wonderful time 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshoes Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Yes it was lovely Lildancerr 96..cant wait to see them all on stage now in their costumes. good luck for friday everyone xx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hi Tracey - have sent you a pm but just noticed your dd is a marinsky dancer. Is she a little marinsky of one of the 4 older ones ? Lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshoes Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 What a fabulous 1st show last night..so proud of my DD and well done to all the cast, looking forward to seeing it all again tonight ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I am looking forward to watching tonight x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Would have loved to come and watch, how did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 It was really lovely thank you. My dd had a great time and was sad when it was all over 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 On the subject of EYB, I have just recieved an Audition Pack for the York and Oxford 2013 auditions. I was suprised to find that at least 2 York rehearsals, and 4 for Oxford, are on school days. Do EYB generally expect for young dancers to take a day or more off school in order to attend rehearsals, despite that many, like me, will be studying for GCSE's? I don't think my parents would be too fond of the idea of me having to take time off school to dance, the school even less so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Swan Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) It was a triumph! Outstanding choreography by Miss Lewis, incredibly high standard of dance from both the Principles and children of all ages, imaginative sets, stunning costumes, full house for all performance with an absolutely brilliant atmosphere - it had it all! Well done EYB, Swan Lake with a twist - but i wont spoil the story for those of you who haven't seen it or performed in it yet! Edited September 28, 2012 by Black Swan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taximom Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 On the subject of EYB, I have just recieved an Audition Pack for the York and Oxford 2013 auditions. I was suprised to find that at least 2 York rehearsals, and 4 for Oxford, are on school days. Do EYB generally expect for young dancers to take a day or more off school in order to attend rehearsals, despite that many, like me, will be studying for GCSE's? I don't think my parents would be too fond of the idea of me having to take time off school to dance, the school even less so! Rehearsals usually start at 4 or 4.30 so after the school day. EYB usually use a school to rehearse in so don't have access until school finishes. My DD did her last EYB in the June as she was doing her GCSE's and also had her 16th birthday. It was the best thing she could have done as she didn't stress so much about the exams and concentrated on what she loved most and I am sure contributed to her good results. The school did express their concern but couldn't argue about it being a good stress buster! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Ah, thanks Taximom! On the schedule for Oxford, there were quite a few dates that were obvious school days (ie September 16th-18th) but only some dates have 'After School' written by them, which is why I asked. On the Friday of the performances for both Oxford and York, it says 'Dress Rehearsal and Performance.' Would this all be after-school then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Hi swan princess - hope you are well Yes you do miss an afternoon off school and then have to leave early on another but schools are generally supportive and are invited to bring pupils to watch the dress rehearsal at a very cheap rate . Lil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Thanks Lil! Heard your dd got an amazing exam result!! Huge congrats to her & hope she's having a fab time at Tring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Thank you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 My dd has never done EYB but a few from her dance school have. If time off school is needed you need to be licensed but it's not usually a problem. The show she was in a couple of weeks ago there were several year 11 children in and they had to go into school whoever possible there was an afternoon tech, a full day tech plus a matinee whereas in year 6 was allowed the whole day off on tech/matinee days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Once they are 16 they don't need a licence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 True but Only if they are in year 12. You need a licence until the last Friday in June of year 11 regardless of actual age. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Licences are not needed if time off school is for rehearsals rather than performances (licence may still be needed depending on situation i.e. number of performances etc) - very odd I know but when dd was first licenced i queried the fact that the licence did not state all the days off school needed and was told by our licencing officer that the licence only covered performances not rehearsals! Picturesinthefirelight is quite correct in saying anyone in year 11 needs licencing until the last friday in June regardless of when they turned 16 which most people do not realise. Productions like EYB are usually covered by a 'body of persons' licence rather then licencing each individual child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Some local authorities interpret the laws differently but in my area & the two neighbouring authorities licences are needed for rehearsals involving time off school. Dd's show was subject to a spot check inspection. They came in on the wed lunchtime & inspected all the licences etc. I was chsperoning that day. Otherwise yes most groups would try and get a body of persons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Swanprincess, on the paperwork for the Oxford one, does it say where all the rehearsals will be held? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 No, i dont think so but will check tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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