balletla Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Just saw in Dancing Times that Graham Fletcher (former RB dancer) is starting a new ballet associates class in Leicester. Details on the website here: http://www.balletassociates.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 He taught my dd at the Royal Ballet Associates at Leeds before she moved to the London RBS associates. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 How exciting!! My mum has forever been saying how she wishes i could do an Associate sheme in leicester rather than Birmingham or London because its so much closer- i' ll definitely apply (if it can fit in to my already packed schedule!!). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 There's a mention in this month's Dancing Times as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amum/Cathy Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 This sounds like it would be fantastic for boys in particular. Shame we are too far away- we need it further north! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theThirdMan Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) This should be a worthwhile experience for anyone that has not been taught by Graham Fletcher before. Graham is a really dedicated teacher who has inspired many young people including my DS who is now dancing with the Vienna State Ballet. What he achieved with Dance Activate (originally part of Leicester/Leicestershire Council run Arts in Education) is amazing, having numerous children accepted into the Royal Ballet School/Elmhurst and their various Associate classes, during one year there were three of his students from Leicester accepted into White Lodge. Under Graham's guidence other children have taken other routes like Jassa Ahlwalia. Jassa started with Graham at the same time as my DS and was in the same year in Primary School, and has been presenting 'Art Attack' on the Disney Channel, you can read more about Jassa's story here: http://www.jassaahlu...a.com/biography Edited October 5, 2012 by theThirdMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifi3 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 What a fantastic opportunity! I have 3 dds who are all taught by Graham. The 2 eldest will definately be auditioning for his new associate classes(the youngest is only 6). They both currently also attend the Royal Ballet associate classes on Saturdays in Birmingham, and as Grahams classes will be on a Sunday they will fit in well with our already packed schedule! I cant recommend Graham highly enough, he has a wealth of teaching experience with the Royal Ballet, and of course has performed at the highest level. He is an inspirational teacher and has a real talent for nurturing potential, and bringing out the best in his students. My dds have really thrived under his instuction both in ability and confidence and they love his classes. You can find the application form and details on the website, auditions are on Sun 21st Oct- it sounds like it should be a fantastic day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancyD Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Mr Fletcher is my dancing teacher and he makes every class so much fun! I can't wait for his new assosiate classes to start.I recommend anyone who loves dance to go to the audition and try out,if you've got potential he'll see it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaso Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 This is an amazing opportunity My DD is also taught by Mr Fletcher. She is really happy to be auditioning to attend his New Ballet Associate class. Mr Fletcher has already enabled my DD to advance in her level of technical ability and I know that this new Ballet Associates lesson will enhance her skills further. This is exciting for those wishing to progress and I truely recommend anyone to give this a go, you will not be disapointed. Just take a look at the link to see for yourself what an amazing opportunity this is. http://www.balletassociates.co.uk/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeans Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Apologies for being cynical but is this a marketing campaign? Lots of first time posters here! This is just my view and I appreciate that i may be incorrect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutoo2much Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 The audition day does look quite good though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaso Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I may be new to this but my view is genuine. I have a DD and we will be there so just thought Id share this great opportunity :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 And thank you for doing so. Lil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Brilliant if it is advertising, gives people on the forum who didn't know about this associate programme a chance to audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeans Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Advertising is no problem, I just thought some of the posts were overly gushy....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 That could be that when your child is serious about dancing and they hit on the right teacher, you can't help but sing a teachers praise. Especialy if that teacher has nurtured your child for so many years and got them into a good vocational school. My daughter private dance teacher has been absolutely fantastic, we love her to bits and we will never forget the dedication that she has shown and given to my daughter. See just can't help being gush sorry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theThirdMan Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 If you met Graham Fletcher and saw what he has achieved locally in Leicester and how he has inspired so many children you would understand 'gushy', recently he won a community award for his local efforts: http://www.harboroughmail.co.uk/news/local-news/graham-is-an-inspiration-1-2567481 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4dancers Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I know somebody who was taught by Graham in Leicester and was still 'gushing' about him years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 My dd attended his Royal Ballet Associate classes in Leeds for a while before moving to London, I can tell you that he was an excellent teacher who had great respect for his students and certainly knew what he was doing. This is my first hand and honest opinion of this man. This is what this forum is about, spreading the news of lots of different things that can help the young dancer to progress. If anybody else new or old,knows about good schools, classes or associates then please pass the word on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeans Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I do not doubt Mr Fletcher's credentials at all although I have no personal experience and I have no problem with people making recommendations or being supportive of worthwhile people but am I the only one to think that it is just a bit odd that there were several extremely similar posts all in a very short time and that some of them were by people that have not posted before or since? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I hear what you are saying Jellybeans, but it was ribbons who posted this piece of information and she has beena forum member for a long time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I only post on threads that are pertinent to me and perhaps this is the case here. Lil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybeans Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 You will see from my original post that I accepted that I may be wrong to be cynical. I stand by that and have not accused anyone of anything. I just think that it is odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I've only just noticed that we had some new posters on this thread - so thought I'd better come and say "Welcome" to all of you. We're constantly trying to spread the word about the site (I keep telling people at my local dance school about it but I still don't think any of them have joined - they'd learn so much - they don't know what they're missing, so I'll keep reminding them ) I hope you all find the rest of the forum useful - remember there are other areas, not just "Doing Dance", that are worth investigating, and please do chip in on other threads. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletla Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 I hear what you are saying Jellybeans, but it was ribbons who posted this piece of information and she has beena forum member for a long time now. I don't know Graham at all, I just thought it looked interesting and could be of benefit to people. Sounds like a great opportunity and would love to hear from anyone who attends this week-end. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks for putting it up Ribbons, I have passed this information on to a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaso Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 My DD attended. She met Lewis Turner from the Birmingham Royal Ballet who was also present as part of the Audition Event. She came out very happy and she had really enjoyed herself 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josco Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Have followed this thread with great interest - Graham Fletcher's Ballet Associate classes have been running for a couple of months now and it would good to hear the views of any other DDs and DSs. I read on his website that Janet Briggs was coming from London for the next class to offer information and guidance on matters relating to her long career as a physiotherapist treating dancers. Seems a good idea to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hello and welcome to the forum, kaso and josco. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swe Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hello all I have just pulled up this thread from a search on the ballet associates in Leicester and I just wondered if anyone had any further experience of the classes as we are looking at schemes for next year? Many thanks swe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w445403 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 DS tried the classes and decided they were not for him but his friend goes and really enjoys them. I think it was the style of teaching rather than the content that he didn't like. From my very limited knowledge of these things it seemed like a good standard (age 14 and over. He attends an associate scheme and CAT already so I didn't encourage him to try a few more classes or to give it a bit a time. His dance teacher wasn't very keen on him going there anyway. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guesty Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi swe. My dc goes to graham in leicester. He is wonderful ex rb and used to teach their associate classes. He has just started this year with ballet associates and there are some great dancers there. If you want his email add just pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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