tutugirl Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Very odd that some have heard yesterday and nothing today . Hey ho . Keep busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguinboysmum Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 We go a no letter yesterday for Year 9 🙁 wish you could get feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I imagine it’s partly down to there not being many places in year 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkpip100 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Nothing here today either - a bit odd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguinboysmum Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, tutugirl said: I imagine it’s partly down to there not being many places in year 9 True. Anyway, at least he's happy where he is and getting excellent training already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkpip100 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Our letter finally arrived - dd is through to finals for Y7. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum2Many Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Pinkpip100 said: Our letter finally arrived - dd is through to finals for Y7. Well done!😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkpip100 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Balletmum2Many said: Well done!😊 Thank you - she is so happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flower Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Does anyone know how many they invite to finals? (I know there isn’t a cap, but generally). Boys and girls is that? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I seem to think about 40 for year 7 but correct me if I’m wrong . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess dreams Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Am I correct in thinking Elmhurst auditions are filmed and watched back? I do remember watching the final part of the audition and forgive me if I am incorrect, but not all candidates seemed to watched by the panel, hoping they take time to watch back the footage or maybe they only put through the candidates that have caught their eye on the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, Princess dreams said: Am I correct in thinking Elmhurst auditions are filmed and watched back? I do remember watching the final part of the audition and forgive me if I am incorrect, but not all candidates seemed to watched by the panel, hoping they take time to watch back the footage or maybe they only put through the candidates that have caught their eye on the day? They told us the video was to watch back if they wanted to check something again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess dreams Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks. Yes, after attending auditions, some getting through, some not. I am more inclined to think, it’s standing out straight away in the audition that gets you through. The panel definitely focused on the same candidates in each line, for a few sets that I watched. Interesting to see the outcome, thanks for your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatsThePointe Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 On 25/01/2020 at 19:25, Flower said: Does anyone know how many they invite to finals? (I know there isn’t a cap, but generally). Boys and girls is that? Thanks I think there were about 42 girls at finals for y7 two years ago. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flower Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, WhatsThePointe said: I think there were about 42 girls at finals for y7 two years ago. X Thank you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesmum Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Any boys mums through to finals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum2Many Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, Charliesmum said: Any boys mums through to finals? We are! Y7 place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 My pupil is . For year 7 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesmum Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, Balletmum2Many said: We are! Y7 place. Congratulations @ballet mum us too- we don’t know many boys so I’m a little nervous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Charliesmum - your DS also has finals for Royal ? congratulations !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesmum Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 12 hours ago, Balletmum2Many said: We are! Y7 place. @tutugirl yep. I am so terrified! I have no idea what to expect and have not been to WL for decades! At the audition everyone seemed to know everyone else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Oh don’t worry , I know it often feels like everyone knows everyone else , but it’s probably a group of JA Mums or a group from the same dance school . Quite often it is best to stand alone - away from all the chit chat and speculating !! I have experienced many many auditions , as a parent and as a teacher - it can be quite daunting at first , but you get used to it , and find your best way of making the day enjoyable. We always used to set off the night before - stay in a nearby hotel and get a good night’s sleep . Not talk about the audition too much , and have a bit of a treat afterwards ! Wishing you all the very best for your DS at the finals . Have you done Tring and Hammond too? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesmum Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 No, we were going to but he is such a ballet boy! I had a chat with the team from Hammond at cyd and they were so mt/ commercial focused- I just couldn’t see him being happy there. We also got through screening at tring but he had flu on audition day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I've moved the hammond-specific posts to this thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flower Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Thanks Jan x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess dreams Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Informed from an Elmhurst student parent that year 11 is full and no pupils as yet have given notice. I didn’t realise Elmhurst do not drop pupils at the end of year 11, hence only the smallest chance of gaining a place into sixth form, doesn’t seem fair that they let so many pupils audition if no places........ from a parent point of view, audition fee, accommodation before audition and travel, unnecessary extra expense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) I do believe the current Elmhurst Year 11’s have had to/will have to audition for places/funding. And presumably if Elm lower school have done their job well then their own pupils will be likely to be successful in gaining places.... that’s not to say that if they see better external candidates that they won’t prefer to give places to newcomers....Sixth Form intakes in many schools can often vary & increase in numbers - exp if living off site as opposed to school provided boarding. I’m sure it’s same at other schools too.... after all, White Lodge should’ve done a fantastic job that all their year 11’s would be good enough to join RBS Upper School should they want a place.... but past eveiermce perhaps paints a different picture? Auditions I do think are a big PR boost & even can offer a financial boost to schools! Edited February 18, 2020 by Peanut68 Added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess dreams Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thank you for your insight. Both current year 11 parents that spoke to me advised their children had an assessment, but no assessing out is occurring.... they know they have a place already if they wish to stay, along with the other current year 11s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 19 minutes ago, Princess dreams said: Thank you for your insight. Both current year 11 parents that spoke to me advised their children had an assessment, but no assessing out is occurring.... they know they have a place already if they wish to stay, along with the other current year 11s If any of the year 11’s require Dada funding then they have to attend the finals audition and compete with everyone else. Funding is issued according to talent/potential so there is no guarantee of a place for either the current pupils or external applicants. Good luck xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess dreams Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 That sounds logical, they obviously were lucky enough not to require funding! It was just quite alarming how they were so confident that the current year 11 were going straight through, unlike year 11 at white lodge, which I know get assessed out as my daughters very good friend is there. The complications of upper school places, good luck everyone ! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingShoes Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I can say with confidence that not all the current Y11s are going through to 6th form. They also haven't had their final assessments yet. Happy for you to pm me if you want to know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farawaydancer Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 I can also tell you with confidence that not all Elmhurst y11s will be staying. They all have to do their final audition yet, alongside everyone else, and some are choosing to move elsewhere anyway. They have been told if they are likely to have a sixth form place or not, based on their current performance, but that’s not the same thing, and it’s most definitely not guaranteed. Plus there’s no such thing as a ‘full’ year group at Elmhurst, they’re flexible on numbers and so will take different numbers each year depending on available beds and funding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingWellies Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 This current year 11 is also quite small so even if they were all offered places I'd expect another 5 or 6 to join the year. As said above though not everyone will be staying on, they do assess out and not everyone wants to stay, others schools may offer a better fit for current Elmhurst pupils, as you would expect it's quite focused on classical ballet which might not be the best training for someone who wants to move into the wider world of dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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