Millicent Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I wonder if at some point we will find out if fewer places are available this year. I understand that the figures are usually posted in the RBS annual report, but don't know when that comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, In at the deep end said: Thank you @The red shoes and @Spamcat that's useful information. That sounds like a wonderful day out!! (Those were the days......) I was told children are never normally allowed to change their audition, we were only allowed because I asked before Group 3 (Bath) or Group 4 (Birmingham) had been submitted. It was a one off, I was lucky 😉 It probably makes no difference, as JA places are even harder to get this year! But it made no sense to apply for somewhere we couldn't go. We're Purple group, 08.45 in Elmhurst 😊 Are you Year 4? 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In at the deep end Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Candycakes82 said: Are you Year 4? 😁 Yes 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 minute ago, In at the deep end said: Yes 😊 Cool, we are Year 5 and also at Elmhurst but a little later in the morning! Both Birmingham JA teachers are lovely - we did the insight day and my DD has Miss Murphy (from the audition video) for Swan Lake Dreams and she adored her! Good luck!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In at the deep end Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 @Candycakes82 thank you! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 For those of you who do Elmhurst, how far do you travel for it? Is it only in Birmingham and only for more local children? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Babyballerinamum said: For those of you who do Elmhurst, how far do you travel for it? Is it only in Birmingham and only for more local children? We are only 40 minutes away but we were 2 hrs away when we applied and would have travelled for the sessions had we not moved 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Babyballerinamum said: For those of you who do Elmhurst, how far do you travel for it? Is it only in Birmingham and only for more local children? Takes us 1 hour 20 minutes... but worth it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Takes us just over 2 hours. Not so bad now the class starts at 10.30 but was a killer last year when we did the 8.45 class! 😴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 14 minutes ago, Candycakes82 said: Cool, we are Year 5 and also at Elmhurst but a little later in the morning! Both Birmingham JA teachers are lovely - we did the insight day and my DD has Miss Murphy (from the audition video) for Swan Lake Dreams and she adored her! Good luck!! What is swan lake dreams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Spamcat said: What is swan lake dreams? It was a performance with BRB in Feb of this year at the Hippodrome - it was a fantastic experience! The children rehearsed for 4 months ... my DD absolutely loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbow Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spamcat said: Takes us just over 2 hours. Not so bad now the class starts at 10.30 but was a killer last year when we did the 8.45 class! 😴 Does your child cope with the travelling & then the class ok? I was worried Elmhurst would be a bit too far with all the travelling - we’re just over 2hrs away too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In at the deep end Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 It takes us 90 mins early in the morning as there's very little traffic! I know there are families that travel a long way to get to Elmhurst. My DD teacher always makes her class use the toilet before they leave, as she knows people have long journeys home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Balletbow said: Does your child cope with the travelling & then the class ok? I was worried Elmhurst would be a bit too far with all the travelling - we’re just over 2hrs away too. Yes I take my DD and her friend (a boy) who also goes there and they have fun in the car, we always stop for a drink/loo half way and it is fine. You think she'd be tired afterwards too but she is always buzzing when she gets home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 minutes ago, Candycakes82 said: It was a performance with BRB in Feb of this year at the Hippodrome - it was a fantastic experience! The children rehearsed for 4 months ... my DD absolutely loved it! Do they audition for it ( swan lake dreams)? I always wonder whether DDs can be spotted at associates for other things or if they need to go to auditions. I wonder why part 2 of audition isn’t being looked at as much? I can’t even remember what was in that part now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, Candycakes82 said: It was a performance with BRB in Feb of this year at the Hippodrome - it was a fantastic experience! The children rehearsed for 4 months ... my DD absolutely loved it! That sounds amazing! How did she get into that? Was it an audition thing? DD said your DD had been telling her about competitions aswell. We've never done anything like that, she only goes to a small village ballet school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Was part 2 the plies, tendus and jumps? Would seem pretty key if so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Just now, Isabella said: Do they audition for it ( swan lake dreams)? I always wonder whether DDs can be spotted at associates for other things or if they need to go to auditions. I wonder why part 2 of audition isn’t being looked at as much? I can’t even remember what was in that part now? Yes there were auditions and then call backs, my DD was the youngest one in the production and only one of two in her school year ... almost all other children were already JAs. This was BRB affiliated rather than RB so not sure it could or would open any doors JA wise! It was a fabulous experience though!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spamcat said: That sounds amazing! How did she get into that? Was it an audition thing? DD said your DD had been telling her about competitions aswell. We've never done anything like that, she only goes to a small village ballet school. Yes DD has done quite a few festivals and comps but with moving house we have also moved dance schools and won’t be doing those anymore which is a little bit of a shame as she enjoyed them and last year did All England National Finals which was a wonderful experience! New school is also very small so a bit different for her but she is enjoying it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, Candycakes82 said: Yes there were auditions and then call backs, my DD was the youngest one in the production and only one of two in her school year ... almost all other children were already JAs. This was BRB affiliated rather than RB so not sure it could or would open any doors JA wise! It was a fabulous experience though!! That's amazing! What an opportunity. I'm sure it will help, to have been seen and liked by the JA teacher! I understand most festivals etc clash with associate classes too so difficult to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Thanks for the info everyone. I’d always assumed it was too far but will look at it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melane Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 20:48, RachH said: Hello! My 8 year old is auditioning for London (group 1), we also have Eastleigh down as an option. Will be great to share tips and experiences on here. Thant would be awesome hey..we would love to see those shared tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hello Melane and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaF Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 So our videos have been watched for all of a few seconds 😂 Oh well, knew the audition didn't go brilliantly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, BellaF said: So our videos have been watched for all of a few seconds 😂 Oh well, knew the audition didn't go brilliantly! Ours have not been viewed yet but maybe they are just checking the videos work?! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaF Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Slightly too long to be checking they work but not long enough to be considering I'd say 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 minute ago, BellaF said: Slightly too long to be checking they work but not long enough to be considering I'd say 😂 Is this group 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaF Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Just now, The red shoes said: Is this group 4? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 minute ago, BellaF said: Yes Ours haven’t been viewed yet. Were they watched today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerinamum Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I can see views but not how long they were watched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ballerinamum said: I can see views but not how long they were watched Are you looking on YouTube studio? I can’t see any views yet 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerinamum Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 My husband uploaded it so I just clicked to see the views. (Excluding mine). They hadn't watched part 2 a week ago but have now watched them all between 5 to 9 times dependent on the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, Ballerinamum said: My husband uploaded it so I just clicked to see the views. (Excluding mine). They hadn't watched part 2 a week ago but have now watched them all between 5 to 9 times dependent on the video. Are you Group 3 or 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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