RachH Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Did anyone else’s child audition for LJB associates today? My 8 year old was delighted to be offered a place for a September start, It would be lovely to virtually meet anyone else who will also be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ver24 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Hi, yes my 10 year old daughter has been offered a place. She did it at 3.30pm yesterday. They may have been on zoom together. She was so happy to be accepted & we didn't expect to hear so soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachH Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Ver24 said: Hi, yes my 10 year old daughter has been offered a place. She did it at 3.30pm yesterday. They may have been on zoom together. She was so happy to be accepted & we didn't expect to hear so soon... Great news, well done to your daughter! Mine was at 2.30 so in the younger group I think, she’s year 3 at school and will be in LJB group 1. Just doing the paperwork now and will also be signing her up to the repertoire class to make our journey seem less far (about 1 1/2 hours each way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachH Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Ver24 said: Hi, yes my 10 year old daughter has been offered a place. She did it at 3.30pm yesterday. They may have been on zoom together. She was so happy to be accepted & we didn't expect to hear so soon... Is your daughter also doing the RBS JA auditions? Our dance principal recommended RBS and LJB to us as options to have a go at (I didn’t actually think she’d get in!) We’ve been told RBS auditions will be in the Autumn now. Edited May 25, 2020 by RachH Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ver24 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Ah...so we didn't see her yesterday. Wow. That is a long trip for you. We are also trying for ballet boost. Not sure about RBS but we do have a friend that goes & she enjoys it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akh Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Have heard from several that Central associates are very good too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn09 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) My daughter is starting at ljb as well as 3 others from our dance school! Edited June 6, 2020 by Lynn09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachH Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 On 06/06/2020 at 13:22, Lynn09 said: My daughter is starting at ljb as well as 3 others from our dance school! Great! What groups are they in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canary Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 London Junior & Senior Ballet is a very special associate programme, Yes it is known to be very challenging but lays the foundation for a career. Lucky dancers to be chosen if they enjoy it half as much as my child and friends did they will be very happy indeed and make friends for life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katniss Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Could not agree more Canary ! mydd did LJB and she maintains it’s the one associate program that was most like her voc school. The last year she was there ,3 students got into yr 7 WL . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn09 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 On 07/06/2020 at 21:24, RachH said: Great! What groups are they in? They’re all in LJB 1, x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Hello Lynn09 and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ver24 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 My daughter is level 2 as she is 10. These are very positive comments. Excited for the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canary Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 It may have changed but year groups are arranged as to how your child's body is developing, as they all have facility but develop at different stages, they often spend two years In one group but it depends on their development as to which group that might be. The important thing is that they have been accepted, they are in safe and very experienced hands, they will progress at speed and a great foundation is laid physically and most importantly mentally for their future chosen career whatever direction they might chose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallerinaMum13 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I know this thread is old but just wondering if anyone who has auditioned this year has received their result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachH Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 My daughter’s friend auditioned and I don’t think she has heard yet. Last year we heard the same day as the auditions so it is obviously a bit different this time. Fingers crossed you get good news soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 hours ago, BallerinaMum13 said: I know this thread is old but just wondering if anyone who has auditioned this year has received their result. Hello BallerinaMum13 and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallerinaMum13 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I was totally expecting results on the same day. And now the wait seems so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBunNet Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 My daughter auditioned on Sunday and we haven't heard anything yet. The email with audition details said we should hear by 23rd May. It's only a week to wait but it does seem soooo long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallerinaMum13 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, BalletBunNet said: My daughter auditioned on Sunday and we haven't heard anything yet. The email with audition details said we should hear by 23rd May. It's only a week to wait but it does seem soooo long! Was she in the younger or older group? I thought there were quite a lot of kids in the younger group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBunNet Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 She was at 2.30pm and we were 5 mins late (traffic!!!) so didn't clock numbers. Didn't realise there was more than one group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallerinaMum13 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I think they have a junior group and a senior group for auditions. When I picked up my daughter I thought, wow, quite a lot of kids! The vast majority in personalized dance gear, and at least 10 of them seemed to come from one particular dance school based on the hoodies. Quite intimidating! 34 minutes ago, BalletBunNet said: She was at 2.30pm and we were 5 mins late (traffic!!!) so didn't clock numbers. Didn't realise there was more than one group! 42 minutes ago, BalletBunNet said: My daughter auditioned on Sunday and we haven't heard anything yet. The email with audition details said we should hear by 23rd May. It's only a week to wait but it does seem soooo long! Was she in the younger or older group? I thought there were quite a lot of kids in the younger group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum2021 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 3 hours ago, BallerinaMum13 said: I think they have a junior group and a senior group for auditions. When I picked up my daughter I thought, wow, quite a lot of kids! The vast majority in personalized dance gear, and at least 10 of them seemed to come from one particular dance school based on the hoodies. Quite intimidating! Was she in the younger or older group? I thought there were quite a lot of kids in the younger group. Can I ask why you found it so intimidating? Maybe they have a good intake? No one should ever feel intimidated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 13 hours ago, BalletBunNet said: She was at 2.30pm and we were 5 mins late (traffic!!!) so didn't clock numbers. Didn't realise there was more than one group! hello BalletBunNet and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBunNet Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Thank you! I have been "lurking" for a little while. It's the first year my daughter has auditioned for anything and this forum is really great for helpful info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallerinaMum13 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I didn't find the number of kids intimidating. I found the presentation of some of them intimidating, like on some of those American TV shows. I was a competitive athlete too and honestly until we got close to national level, we didn't have the level of grooming and personalized gear that 7 year olds seem to have these days (I wasn't a ballerina but let's just say it was something similar to ballet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum2021 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, BallerinaMum13 said: I didn't find the number of kids intimidating. I found the presentation of some of them intimidating, like on some of those American TV shows. I was a competitive athlete too and honestly until we got close to national level, we didn't have the level of grooming and personalized gear that 7 year olds seem to have these days (I wasn't a ballerina but let's just say it was something similar to ballet). I find this quite strange that because the girls were well groomed you found it intimidating? Surely for all auditions your child should be immaculate and look their best for any audition! Also the personalised gear is down to a dance school not the child and the dance school having this shows a good representation of where they are from. Very judgemental from yourself really these kids are only young, if you feel like this now god knows how you would feel if your child competes when they’re older. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallerinaMum13 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I am sorry that I didn't realize that well groomed these days requires more than neat / solid ballet bun, clean / simple leotard, clean socks / tights and clean ballet shoes. I learn something new every day. I am sure that kids ultimately get judged on their potential, ability and skills. I also consider myself fortunate that my DD's ballet school (vocational ballet school in London that goes up to the age of 18) doesn't expect her to be a walking advert. I have no problem with competition. I personally medaled at the top level in international competitions myself but thank you for sharing your concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ver24 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just to jump in and say my daughter has been attending LJB for a year. It is very welcoming and accommodating. Flexible and kind and fairly strict on uniform so everyone is level pegging. The girls will for sure be assessed on their ability, so if your daughters are accepted onto the course I have no doubt they will really enjoy it and feel very much on the same level as their peers. Good luck to all!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsty B Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I'm waiting to hear back too - my daughter was in younger group too :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Hello Kirsty B and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat23 Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Same here 😃 My daughter was in the 2.30pm group too.... I keep checking my emails 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Hello KitKat23 and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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