swe Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Has anybody got any experience of this award (I believe it is run by the RAD)? My dd's teacher has mentioned it briefly and I have 'googled' it but wondered if anyone knew the format of the day? Thanks all swe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingerbread Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Yes my DD made the finals 2 years ago - didn't enter last year but is going again this year. Initial part consisted of a ballet class - can't quite remember but I don't think parents watched. Finals was another class, with Errol Pickford as the teacher. I do remember watching that part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleballerina Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 My dd along with a couple of friends from our ballet school have been invited by our ballet teacher to attend this tomorrow. Really not sure what to expect other than an early morning to head to Birmingham and a long day for the mums - but dd's are really looking forward to another day of dancing! We are allowed to watch the class so that will be lovely as we dont get much opportunity to see them in a class enviroment - only on stage at festivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Is it only a Midlands region RAD thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleballerina Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Midlands and South East - we are driving from Essex! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Rats, why didn't I know about it? :-(( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleballerina Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Well the whole thing has been rather unorganised and there is nothing published on the RAD website. Our Cheque and application form was sent off long before the closing date and then got lost in the post! Our ballet teacher only confirmed yesterday the dd had a place so too late to book overnite accomodation in Birmingham and a very early start. The Dd's will love it though especially as the National Youth Ballet JA final casting is tomorrow and although they have successfully auditioned for the last three years they did not even get recalls this year (very disappointed although understand that they have grown upwards a lot and are definately not "little and cute") - so hopefully this will distract them from that and they can enjoy the day! Maybe not too late to text the organiser private email me if you want the number? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 We will be there tomorro . Lil x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Spanner - the original flyer did say applicants are required to reside in the midlands region and not be in full time training . Lil x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I think - not sure - that Hertfordshire does come under the Midlands region (although we do our Vocational exams at London HQ)...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belleballerina Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Well our address is hertfordshire but dancing school is in essex only just over the border and our vocational exams are at LONDON HQ as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Not a clue sorry ! We are looking forward to it though x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Could someone post about it afterwards? Thanks! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Will let you know how it goes ! Lil x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 It was well organised and a pleasure to watch them dance . The audition consisted of a ballet class and then 6 were selected to go through to the finals in June .. Lil x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Were you one of the lucky 6 Lildancer96? Feel free to not answer if you don't want to.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 yes x 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballet0 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 pleased for you both xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallbythesea Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Congratulations. Fingers crossed for the final Lil.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpybearzuk Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 congrats bet your very proud xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Big congrats lil your lovely dd so deserved that one x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Lil, do you mind me asking what the award actually is? Is it a scholarship award, or is the prize actual training, e.g. In the form of a masterclass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Well done lilDancer a great result and show them what u can do at the final . Hugh congratulations from us . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 The finals for this take the form of a master class for each of the levels and I believe there is one overall winner who gets the actual 'Margaret Brockway Award' but I am not sure of the value. This is an event that takes place annually for the Midlands region and usually candidates are put forward by their ballet teacher individually as numbers are limited. They are divided into Juniors and Seniors but the categories are determined by grade and age. If you are on facebook the RAD Midlands page has details and photos of the event. I think most of the regions have a similar award - certainly there is one for London and the South East and for the Northern region as I have seen the results shared on the RAD facebook pages. Well done to your DD lildancer. 2 of DDs junior friends also made finals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletla Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 The award is actually a cup/trophy and last time an additional prize of two tickets for the Genee final. This appeared on the RAD Midlands and East Facebook page this morning: The Junior Finalists are: Maisie Butler, Teacher: Siobhan Collins-McCarthy Athen Dallard, Teachers: Jacqueline Williams School of Dance Amy Daniels, Teacher: Helen Taylor Phoebe Howard, Teacher: Siobhan Collins-McCarthy Jessica Mobbs, Teachers: Jacqueline Williams School of Dance Sophie Morris, Teacher: Dawn King Gabriella Bantick, Teacher: Tina Pilgrim Chloe Isherwood, Teachers: Aileen Graham & Judith Harris Alexandra Oliff, Teachers: Aileen Graham & Judith Harris Daisy Quainton, Teachers: Aileen Graham & Judith Harris Laura Skinner, Teacher: Aileen Graham Mia Vickers, Teacher: Nicola Bowden The Senior Finalists are: Rachel Carrier, Teacher: Lisa Hollinshead Adam Davies, Teacher: Cherienne Bailey Lori Hopkinson, Teacher: Jenny Brennan Abigail Mahoney, Teacher: Dawn King Laura Santolamazza, Teacher: Lisa Hollinshead Lesya Tyminska, Teacher: Dawn King The finals will be held on Sunday 10th June 2012 at the Birmingham Royal Ballet studios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Were there lots of entries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Ah! My daughter went to the Aileen Graham School for a while and she has a sub-branch here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks all - no idea spanner ! The winner gets free entry into the genee challenge and there was a nice trophy but that's all I know ! X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Great, thanks everyone. All good experience! :-) I will ask dd's teacher about it as a possibility for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletla Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I think it only takes place every 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks Ribbons! I'll ask about it for the year after then. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littledancers Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Can anyone tell me what age the Junior section is ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribbons Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi 2littledancers it was... Junior audition - 10 to 13 year olds Senior audition - 14 to 17 year olds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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