Spamcat Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, Dancemum100 said: I completely get all of that. However our first video was only viewed for the first 28 seconds- she hadn’t even moved off the spot by then 😂 I firmly believe everything happens for a reason and she’s so happy at Elmhurst that I don’t think she would have moved anyway but I do wonder about this process. £50 is a lot more money than any other audition we have taken part in, yet this was the only one not conducted via zoom 🤷🏻♀️ Do you know it was actually the first 28 seconds or was it just 28 seconds in total? The first 28 seconds they are just stood still listening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Maybe an obvious question but if decisions are being made in a short amount of time due to physical attributes, what will these be? What is the look? Or is that the golden question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum1210 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 My daughter and another child we know have been accepted to Leeds, Year 4 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbuds80 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 7 hours ago, Balletmum92 said: My daughter and another child we know have been accepted to Leeds, Year 4 😊 Congratulations 🥳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 11 hours ago, Isabella said: Maybe an obvious question but if decisions are being made in a short amount of time due to physical attributes, what will these be? What is the look? Or is that the golden question? I don't think anyone really knows the answer to this. Although the obvious would be slim build, long legs, flexible, good turnout etc. My DD got in for Y4 and she is really tall, wouldn't look out of place in Y6, and the other girl I know who got in is tiny, very petite. They don't look anything alike next to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancecrazy1 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 i think it would have been a nice touch if the RBS auditions team had explained about reduced numbers etc, we've all paid a fee and the children all gave it their best shot in difficult circumstances, i don't think it would have been difficult for them to release a bit more info! its like the secret service with no one really knowing whats going on or how many places are available! or maybe im just nosey 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 It seems like every place on here is yr4, has anyone seen a yr5 yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbuds80 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 My daughter (as many others do) has all of the physical attributes you would expect they would want. Slim, great feet, great turnout and flexibility but she still got a no. I think it just boils down to number of places. There just aren’t enough for the number of children which apply. I don’t think we should be disheartened with the no’s. I am definitely of the belief it just means ‘not yet’. It was suggested by our teacher that we audition this year but we missed the closing date. Luckily they reopened the applications in June and we applied then. We are looking at this as (a very expensive) practise run. We know what to expect now. We know what to work on and will try again next year. If it’s still a no, then that’s just not meant to be for her and we will look at other options. I personally feel it has taught my daughter that although she has been blessed with all the physical attributes which will help her in ballet, you still need to work hard. It is her second ever audition after successfully gaining a place at Ballet Boost in summer and she even mentioned on Monday that she hadn’t tried as hard for the Royal audition as she had for Ballet Boost so hopefully she might now realise if she really wants this then she needs to work for it. Don’t give up folks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 @Balletbuds80 yes you are absolutely right. 🤗 I am so glad I came on this thread and read all these posts because now when we get our impending 'No' we will not be so disappointed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 What was the deadline for submission of Group 2 videos? Just trying to work out whether they are speeding up (perhaps that’s being overly optimistic) 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missdancemum Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 31 minutes ago, Candycakes82 said: What was the deadline for submission of Group 2 videos? Just trying to work out whether they are speeding up (perhaps that’s being overly optimistic) 😂 Hi, deadline was a month ago for group 2. Good luck to all still waiting to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 My dd got a no again this year, she was ok about it thankfully. Also a bit disappointed with the whole process as £50 is fine for the proper audition as it is a great experience but not great to film it yourself and barely have the videos looked at. Not many (if any?) yr 5 places being offered, I wonder if with it being only 2 terms they are favouring the yr 4's? Congratulations to the yeses and the swl's and commiserations to the not yet, the main thing is that they all keep loving their dancing ❤ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Any group 4’s had their videos “ viewed” yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, The red shoes said: Any group 4’s had their videos “ viewed” yet? Nope! No views here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, The red shoes said: Any group 4’s had their videos “ viewed” yet? Not yet, do they normally view them as they are submitted or after the deadline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, Luna said: My dd got a no again this year, she was ok about it thankfully. Also a bit disappointed with the whole process as £50 is fine for the proper audition as it is a great experience but not great to film it yourself and barely have the videos looked at. Not many (if any?) yr 5 places being offered, I wonder if with it being only 2 terms they are favouring the yr 4's? Congratulations to the yeses and the swl's and commiserations to the not yet, the main thing is that they all keep loving their dancing ❤ I can't think of any year 5 yeses I've seen?? My DDs birthday is right at the end of August so if she'd been born a few days later she would be a year 4. She was only 7 at her audition last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katniss Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Hi... don’t know if this helps but my dd birthday is 31 August.. got no for yr 4..swl for year 5 ... yes for yr 6 and this was my concern too at the time & their feedback was they do take age into account . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 39 minutes ago, Katniss said: Hi... don’t know if this helps but my dd birthday is 31 August.. got no for yr 4..swl for year 5 ... yes for yr 6 and this was my concern too at the time & their feedback was they do take age into account . That is good to know thank you! Well if they are not taking many year 5s this year we can try again for yr 6 very soon. I really hope the auditions are in person next time. 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exhausteddancemum Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 It looks like Year 4 & 5 will be video auditions next year too for the huge price of £65 or am I misreading their website?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeliciousMoo Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 43 minutes ago, Exhausteddancemum said: It looks like Year 4 & 5 will be video auditions next year too for the huge price of £65 or am I misreading their website?! I don’t read it like that ... I think they are saying for vocational school they will see Yr 7 and Yr 12 in person (as dates are approaching soon) but that JAs are currently planned to be in person but dates showing as tbc ... suspect it will depend on what happens over the next few months 🤷🏻♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbuds80 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 10 hours ago, Spamcat said: @Balletbuds80 yes you are absolutely right. 🤗 I am so glad I came on this thread and read all these posts because now when we get our impending 'No' we will not be so disappointed. Good luck and hopefully it will be a yes for your DC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbow Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 When are Group 3 expected to get their results? Tbh I’m not expecting DD to get in as it’s the first time round and she was unwell for the audition so was certainly not at her best! Well done to the few yes’ I’ve seen, and don’t be disheartened to the No’s!! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Hello Balletbow and welcome to the Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbow Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 34 minutes ago, Jan McNulty said: Hello Balletbow and welcome to the Forum! Hi, thank you! Only discovered it yesterday- wish I had earlier! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerinamum Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Welcome I think it was a month after the end date. We are group 3. I don't think my dad will get in either. It was very hard to hear and see 🙈. I also don't think she has the turnout. She enjoyed it though just a shame it wasn't f2f as would have been a great experience. Good luck to your dad and hope she is better now 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbow Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Getting better now thanks, we literally had to leave it to the last day as she had a chest infection which didn’t clear 🤷🏻♀️ She’s already started and is enjoying ballet boost, so if she doesn’t get in we won’t be disappointed. Is it Eastleigh you’v 16 minutes ago, Ballerinamum said: Welcome I think it was a month after the end date. We are group 3. I don't think my dad will get in either. It was very hard to hear and see 🙈. I also don't think she has the turnout. She enjoyed it though just a shame it wasn't f2f as would have been a great experience. Good luck to your dad and hope she is better now 🤞 e gone for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerinamum Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) No Totnes. We had to leave it to the day before. The e mail went into my junk mail 😬. It took until just before the cut off to upload so none of us used WiFi 🤪. So was an experience Edited October 15, 2020 by Ballerinamum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahG1881 Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 We’re group 4, haven’t had our videos watched yet. My dd the youngest in her school year, after reading comments it doesn’t leave me feeling very hopeful. I hope they don’t keep us waiting too long. Well done to the dancers that received a yes, best of luck to swl & don’t give up to the no’s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaF Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Just testing our set up before filming tomorrow - to those who used a laptop linked up to a screen did the very slight time delay pose any issues? Well done to all who have had their results so far. Such a strange time to be auditioning and sounds like there are fewer places than usual so everyone has done brilliantly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 hours ago, BellaF said: Just testing our set up before filming tomorrow - to those who used a laptop linked up to a screen did the very slight time delay pose any issues? Well done to all who have had their results so far. Such a strange time to be auditioning and sounds like there are fewer places than usual so everyone has done brilliantly! We linked the laptop to a TV in the end and didn't notice a time delay. Also with the TV on max volume we could hear it ok. When I first tried setting it up I just used the laptop with a Bluetooth speaker and the sound was so quiet with a lag of 2-3 seconds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaF Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spamcat said: We linked the laptop to a TV in the end and didn't notice a time delay. Also with the TV on max volume we could hear it ok. When I first tried setting it up I just used the laptop with a Bluetooth speaker and the sound was so quiet with a lag of 2-3 seconds! Oh it wasn't anywhere near as bad as 2-3 seconds! Will go with that then thanks 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just had the reminder email. When we submitted we did not get a confirmation of receipt, it just took us to a page saying something like 'thank you for getting in touch'. I'm worrying they haven't received our videos. Did others get a confirmation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In at the deep end Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 30 minutes ago, Spamcat said: Just had the reminder email. When we submitted we did not get a confirmation of receipt, it just took us to a page saying something like 'thank you for getting in touch'. I'm worrying they haven't received our videos. Did others get a confirmation? Yes, don't worry, everyone gets the reminder! I worried at first too 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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