TwirlyWhirly Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, ponklemum said: We’ve got a prelim audition too 🙂 Not looking forward to another video though x Brilliant! Another Video nightmare though...my terrible IT skills will yet again be stretched to the limit! 🤣Interesting timing as well, coming the day after the audition experience day...I wonder if decisions were made by looking at that? Or maybe everyone who applies gets to submit a video. Already overthinking this! Edited November 30, 2020 by TwirlyWhirly More text added 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, TwirlyWhirly said: Brilliant! Another Video nightmare though...my terrible IT skills will yet again be stretched to the limit! 🤣Interesting timing as well, coming the day after the audition experience day...I wonder if decisions were made by looking at that? Or maybe everyone who applies gets to submit a video. Already overthinking this! From what I can understand, they are screening for preliminary audition. Originally we were going to find out after the closing date of the 11th.. very suprised to get email today but of course relieved DC offered preliminary but yes another video! 🙈 reckon the way our filming has gone we could start our own carry on movie sequels 😂😂 Good luck everyone x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) It makes me sad reading all this about video auditions and your dcs are missing out on the full experience. My dd is in yr 7 and loving it!!! Good luck to all auditioning. Edited November 30, 2020 by sunrise81 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 You are all going to be such wizzes at videoing by the end of this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum of unicorn dancer Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, glowlight said: You are all going to be such wizzes at videoing by the end of this year And masters of using iMovie - did not have idea that it existed couple months ago.... Good luck everyone🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 We also got a preliminary audition via email today but we didn’t attend the audition insight day. I also wasn’t expecting to hear until after December 11th but pleased to know! Thankfully there is a lot of crossover with the White Lodge video so hopefully shouldn’t be as tricky as doing that one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara Eschler Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 We didn't attend the insight day either, completely missed that it was happening and got the email today about the video requirements for preliminary. Was it a class for the children or more of an information session for the families? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet Dreams Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 23 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said: We didn't attend the insight day either, completely missed that it was happening and got the email today about the video requirements for preliminary. Was it a class for the children or more of an information session for the families? Both there was an audition class going through some of the exercises they may ask your child to do as part of a usual audition with tips etc. This was similar to the RBS insight lesson in half term and then a separate Q&A for students and parents. They said at the Q&A that everyone who applies will now be asked to submit a video audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwirlyWhirly Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 29 minutes ago, Ballet Dreams said: Both there was an audition class going through some of the exercises they may ask your child to do as part of a usual audition with tips etc. This was similar to the RBS insight lesson in half term and then a separate Q&A for students and parents. They said at the Q&A that everyone who applies will now be asked to submit a video audition. Thanks for the clarification! We didn't watch the talk, just did the audition practice. That will be a big batch of videos to watch then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet Dreams Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 minute ago, TwirlyWhirly said: Thanks for the clarification! We didn't watch the talk, just did the audition practice. That will be a big batch of videos to watch then! I thought the same I don’t envy having to watch all of the videos. The Q&A was really good the Head Teacher, Artistic Director, Head of Dance Training and Deputy Head all gave an insight into the school. It’s sounds such a lovely place I was very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 14 hours ago, glowlight said: You are all going to be such wizzes at videoing by the end of this year Feeling so relieved I dodged the bullet on this as being cameraman, lighting & sound technician & artistic director to produce a key decision making video for a DC fills me as a mum with extreme horror! My thoughts with all you supportive parents pushing through this to give your DC the best chances in these so difficult times.... Good Luck all & just think the relief when those videos are ‘a wrap’ & ‘in the can’. !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 This probably isn't much compensation, but for some people the move to video auditions may mean that they can afford for their DC's to apply for more schools. I know there is still the audition fee, but at least you don't have to take into consideration the costs of travel and accommodation which I know can be prohibitive for some applicants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwirlyWhirly Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 40 minutes ago, glowlight said: This probably isn't much compensation, but for some people the move to video auditions may mean that they can afford for their DC's to apply for more schools. I know there is still the audition fee, but at least you don't have to take into consideration the costs of travel and accommodation which I know can be prohibitive for some applicants. Right with you on this one! Much as I hate IT, the prospect of not having to do several 400-mile round trips and ask the boss for time off work has been a (limited) positive of all this. Just waiting to see if Hammond will now do the same and go online for their preliminary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 So where it says 1-2 minutes of free movement to music of your own choice... is this meaning improvisation? Basically not a prepared solo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, The red shoes said: So where it says 1-2 minutes of free movement to music of your own choice... is this meaning improvisation? Basically not a prepared solo? Yes I believe so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 It will be yes as that's what they did at the end of both rounds of auditions according to my dd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwirlyWhirly Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 ...just in case anyone with a DS was wondering, yes, they can wear a leotard with the shorts etc. I checked with Elmhurst and it's not essential for boys to do video with bare chest, which the uniform requirements seemed to imply. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 So now Hammond is a video too 😩 Nightmare! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Aw I know my DD is gutted as we had just booked a hotel and planned a little trip there. What is frustrating is that all the schools have asked for slightly different variations of the dances...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara Eschler Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bunny said: So now Hammond is a video too 😩 Nightmare! x oh wow, we have not applied. Are the video requirements much different or can you re-use? I think we are sticking to RBS, Tring, Elmhurst and YDA and then will apply for associates programs such as central school, etc. We got just an offer for a very good academic school, I am almost thinking of just focusing on associates programs. It really is a lot of pressure on the parents for video auditions. Is the Hammond deadline early January as well? all the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 49 minutes ago, Bunny said: So now Hammond is a video too 😩 Nightmare! x How did you find out? We have an audition date etc but not had an email about video audition... such a shame x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 40 minutes ago, Raquelle said: Aw I know my DD is gutted as we had just booked a hotel and planned a little trip there. What is frustrating is that all the schools have asked for slightly different variations of the dances...! We've booked hotel as well but We've not heard anything about video audition.. was this by email? My child will be gutted too x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Yes it was by email. They haven’t given a deadline either, not that I’ve seen anyway xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 1 minute ago, ponklemum said: Yes it was by email. They haven’t given a deadline either, not that I’ve seen anyway xx Ahh thankyou... wonder why I've not received one 🤔 we had a date and itinerary for Jan. What are the video requirements? I guess I'd better email them. Was it this evening you got it? Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, Crazylifecrazykids said: Ahh thankyou... wonder why I've not received one 🤔 we had a date and itinerary for Jan. What are the video requirements? I guess I'd better email them. Was it this evening you got it? Xx Mine came at 5.40....videos are slightly different variations to the others; but some differences e.g. shot from the side, Flexibility vids all shot at once...allegro etc which I don't think are in the others...some jazz....x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Raquelle said: Mine came at 5.40....videos are slightly different variations to the others; but some differences e.g. shot from the side, Flexibility vids all shot at once...allegro etc which I don't think are in the others...some jazz....x Thankyou. I will email them. Now I have to remember which hotel I booked so I can cancel! I think allegro was in Tring in the enchainment but I could be wrong... im pretty new to this ballet stuff. I'm a bit worried I've not received an email as DC was offered audition when I applied in October x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwirlyWhirly Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) We got the email about Hammond today too. Another video! Good luck to everyone else who is trying to put all this stuff together!! I've emailed them to ask what the deadline is... Edited December 8, 2020 by TwirlyWhirly More text added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 40 minutes ago, TwirlyWhirly said: We got the email about Hammond today too. Another video! Good luck to everyone else who is trying to put all this stuff together!! I've emailed them to ask what the deadline is... I've not had an email... lots have. Im concerned as to why. We were invited to preliminary and had an audition date early in January but not had anything about the change. I'm a bit concerned 😟 x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, Crazylifecrazykids said: I've not had an email... lots have. Im concerned as to why. We were invited to preliminary and had an audition date early in January but not had anything about the change. I'm a bit concerned 😟 x I wouldn't worry too much if you've been given a date for the audition previously..I think they gave everyone an audition who applied. I wonder if the email was hastily set up as there is no date on there for submission so wouldn't read into it too much x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, Raquelle said: I wouldn't worry too much if you've been given a date for the audition previously..I think they gave everyone an audition who applied. I wonder if the email was hastily set up as there is no date on there for submission so wouldn't read into it too much x Thankyou I will ring them in the morning. Yeah we had a date, time and itinerary but it would seem the people we know have had an email but not us..... its definitely quite a stressful audition process this year! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 10 hours ago, Crazylifecrazykids said: Thankyou I will ring them in the morning. Yeah we had a date, time and itinerary but it would seem the people we know have had an email but not us..... its definitely quite a stressful audition process this year! 🤣 Oh dear! I’m sure it’s just an oversight, soon as you ring they will send you the details. I’d been leaving the extra bits we needed to film for Elmhurst and feel like now there’s another video to do I really need to get a move on so decided we’re going to start filming tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 13 hours ago, Lara Eschler said: oh wow, we have not applied. Are the video requirements much different or can you re-use? I think we are sticking to RBS, Tring, Elmhurst and YDA and then will apply for associates programs such as central school, etc. We got just an offer for a very good academic school, I am almost thinking of just focusing on associates programs. It really is a lot of pressure on the parents for video auditions. Is the Hammond deadline early January as well? all the very best. Some are similar but there are new exercises that will require filming. Oh brilliant news that you have a good academic offer, at least you’ve got a really good back up for your DS! We are also going to go for Northern Ballet’s CAT scheme, and obviously MA’s, so hopefully all won’t be lost if no school offers. It’s just the preparation that’s so difficult. It’s getting dark now after school so not the best lighting for filming and weekends his brothers are home plus he has dancing so difficult to fit it all in. Then of course it’s putting it altogether and potentially not showcasing your child very well if you’ve filmed from a poor angle etc. Argh! I would so much rather just take him, let him do his thing and know that he’d done his best and it was out of our hands! Fingers crossed for all of the kids filming videos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Bunny said: Oh dear! I’m sure it’s just an oversight, soon as you ring they will send you the details. I’d been leaving the extra bits we needed to film for Elmhurst and feel like now there’s another video to do I really need to get a move on so decided we’re going to start filming tomorrow! I've rung this morning and they aren't sure why we've not received anything... they said they contact the registrar to see why. We are feeling under it too. RBS is the only video in at the mo.. Tring 90% done and Elmhurst starting Saturday but life has become so busy running up to Christmas and time is running away and we do find there's a few stresses filming from home! 🤣 kids, dog, cat, door going etc lol... need a strong constitution for this years vocational run... and a sense of humour! 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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