Spamcat Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Sorry to all those getting a no, at least the agonising wait is over. Try again next year! There must be some yeses coming soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwr Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 No here too for London. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 No here as well. Makes me think the yes lot aren’t out yet. Fingers crossed all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumof1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) On 05/10/2020 at 17:44, RachH said: Edited October 7, 2020 by Lily Craggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumof1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 We got on to a short wait list apparently which is a massive shock. Sorry for all the no’s xxxxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdc34 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) We also got our expected no! Did everyone with a no have this paragraph in their e-mail? “And though we are unfortunately unable to offer (name) a place this year, we felt they worked well with the class provided and would be interested in seeing them next year after another year with their current teacher.” Edited October 7, 2020 by PurplePirouette - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Lily Craggs said: We got on to a short wait list apparently which is a massive shock. Sorry for all the no’s xxxxx That is great to have swl! Means a longer wait though. Sounds like they did nos first then swl, so we should get some yeses soon! 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, PurplePirouette said: We also got our expected no! Did everyone with a no email have this paragraph? “And though we are unfortunately unable to offer (name) a place this year, we felt they worked well with the class provided and would be interested in seeing them next year after another year with their current teacher.” We did but our friend didn’t. So not all bad news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbuds80 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Really sorry to hear of your no’s. I am sure your DC’s are all amazing little dancers and it’s just a ‘not now’ rather than a ‘no’. Congratulations to the SWL’s. There is still hope. Good luck to those still waiting to hear 🩰🤞🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachH Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 We got a comment about please try next year for Mids/White Lodge (my daughter is 8/yr 4) so a typo there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sass22 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, RachH said: We got a comment about please try next year for Mids/White Lodge (my daughter is 8/yr 4) so a typo there! We got the same and my daughter also 8/yr4. Edited October 7, 2020 by Sass22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauballetshoes Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 We got a short waiting list - not really sure what this means? Only if someone drops out I assume? Is it still good? Thinking of everyone with the no’s - the wait is over but it’s not the end, on the beginning for the lovely little ones x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumof1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I hope that our kiddos get to audition in the studio properly next year. Such a shame they didn’t get the full experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Got a yes for my DD. Still in shock! The email was about an hour ago so they may be doing them all at the same/similar times. Sorry for the no's, but as I kept telling my DD it will soon be time to apply for next year already! Edited October 7, 2020 by Millicent typo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumof1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Millicent said: Got a yes for my DD. Still in shock! The email was about an hour ago so they may be doing them all at the same/similar times. Sorry for the noise, but as I kept telling my DD it will soon be time to apply for next year already! Congratulations 💗🎉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, Millicent said: Got a yes for my DD. Still in shock! The email was about an hour ago so they may be doing them all at the same/similar times. Sorry for the noise, but as I kept telling my DD it will soon be time to apply for next year already! Congratulations!!! 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaFrosty Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 No here too with the comment about auditioning for mids/white lodge - she’s year 5 this year. Congratulations to the ones who got a yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbuds80 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, Millicent said: Got a yes for my DD. Still in shock! The email was about an hour ago so they may be doing them all at the same/similar times. Sorry for the no's, but as I kept telling my DD it will soon be time to apply for next year already! Congratulations, you must be thrilled 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdc34 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 18 minutes ago, Millicent said: Got a yes for my DD. Still in shock! The email was about an hour ago so they may be doing them all at the same/similar times. Sorry for the no's, but as I kept telling my DD it will soon be time to apply for next year already! @MillicentAbsolutely thrilled for you and your dd, what gorgeous news! Worth the looong wait!lol x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancecrazy1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 my daughter got the SWL, pleased for her as must have been so many applications and so few spaces! can't imagine any spaces will come up though...probably have more chance of winning the lottery 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet_mum3 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 25 minutes ago, Millicent said: Got a yes for my DD. Still in shock! The email was about an hour ago so they may be doing them all at the same/similar times. Sorry for the no's, but as I kept telling my DD it will soon be time to apply for next year already! Amazing! Have you been told when the start date is? Just interested as I guess term would have started by now pre-COVID? Aw now the wait for group 2 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, Ballet_mum3 said: Amazing! Have you been told when the start date is? Just interested as I guess term would have started by now pre-COVID? Aw now the wait for group 2 😬 Well done everyone. My daughter got accepted into year 6 in bath from the swl so it does happen! Also to everyone who got a no, my dd got a straight no in year 4 and got in off swl this year so keep trying! In the two years between, she did English youth Ballet and also improved her flexibility so things can change x 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 54 minutes ago, Millicent said: Got a yes for my DD. Still in shock! The email was about an hour ago so they may be doing them all at the same/similar times. Sorry for the no's, but as I kept telling my DD it will soon be time to apply for next year already! So excited for you and your DD. Huge congratulations 🥳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerinamum Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Well done Millicent the Seal's and not yets. Doing the video audition was very different to irl. Glad you have heard back after such a wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thank you everyone. It was just a very short email saying "we would like to offer (name) a place on the Associates programme in London, for entry in January 2020". Must be a typo and they meant Jan 2021! I have emailed to confirm we will accept the place so hopefully there will be more information about days/times soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBoysDad Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Beauballetshoes said: We got a short waiting list - not really sure what this means? Only if someone drops out I assume? Is it still good? Thinking of everyone with the no’s - the wait is over but it’s not the end, on the beginning for the lovely little ones x My DS got SWL for London Y4 last year, but unfortunately it didn’t materialise into a place as no one dropped out. BUT, I’m assured it means your child stood out, and there aren’t enough places to accommodate all. My DS was tiny last year and he’s grown so much in a year, also as a dancer. It’s a really positive achievement even if it doesn’t materialise into a place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancecrazy1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 29 minutes ago, BalletBoysDad said: My DS got SWL for London Y4 last year, but unfortunately it didn’t materialise into a place as no one dropped out. BUT, I’m assured it means your child stood out, and there aren’t enough places to accommodate all. My DS was tiny last year and he’s grown so much in a year, also as a dancer. It’s a really positive achievement even if it doesn’t materialise into a place. thank you! yes Its a positive sign and i'll tell her its something to be proud of! shame it wasn't the live audition as i know she'd have enjoyed the experience far more but fingers crossed for next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBoysDad Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, dancecrazy1 said: thank you! yes Its a positive sign and i'll tell her its something to be proud of! shame it wasn't the live audition as i know she'd have enjoyed the experience far more but fingers crossed for next year! Who knows, there is the possibility that a space becomes free, we can always live in hope 🤞 But ‘next years’ auditions are only a few months away so hopefully that’s a live audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Congratulations to the yesses and the SWLs and commiserations to the nos. Its nearly 15 years since my DD was at this stage but I remember how difficult it was, so thought I would share a few thoughts. 1) Nos remember that you are in a big majority. Only around 10% of JA applicants get a place and that seems to be fairly consistent over the years. On forums like this, you can sometimes get a bit of a skewed perception as naturally, people are more likely to share good news. But be assured, you are not alone. 2) The children that audition for JAs are on the whole the strongest dancers in their local school and this is often their first big disappointment. That's tough. They will be sad, and so will you. That's ok. But there is more to ballet than the RBS, more to dance than ballet and (sshhh...) more to life than dance. Allow yourself some time to be sad, then start looking forwards. 3) A yes or SWL is a "good sign" - well done! But a no is not necessarily a "bad sign". 4) Yes, SWL or no, the chances of any child, having a successful career as a classical ballet dancer is absolutely tiny. Whatever your JA news, keep that in perspective and don't let it become the only acceptable goal. 5) Your child is just as talented, lovely and special now you have read that email as they were before. Nothing has changed about them, but they may well need your help to understand that. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 It’s a no again for my pupil, as expected. She was never going to shine in a video audition. I do feel, given the £50 audition fee, the least they could have done under the circumstances is send a proof-read email! My pupil is also currently in Year 5 but the letter mentioned auditioning next time for WL/MAs 🤦🏻♀️ Enjoy celebrating “yeses” and don’t let it bother you “nos”. JAs is far from being the only option out there 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyElliot1 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Millicent said: Got a yes for my DD. Still in shock! The email was about an hour ago so they may be doing them all at the same/similar times. Sorry for the no's, but as I kept telling my DD it will soon be time to apply for next year already! Congratulations! 😊💕👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmad78 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, BillyElliot1 said: Congratulations! 😊💕👏 Congratulations! Are you group 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmad78 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, BillyElliot1 said: Congratulations! 😊💕👏 Congratulations! Are you group 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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