Crazylifecrazykids Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said: Hi, I just got a long email from the Hammond, I think they might want more material. Not sure, did anyone else get it? I had submitted on the 2nd of January. I got it... I didn't read it that way 🤔 they thanked for the submissions already and talked about not extending the closing date and that it can be filmed anywhere, for us not to worry as the panel will see what the need to see. That's how I read it...but I could be wrong 🤣🤣 haven't got a clue what I'm doing lol. They put about what was needed im guessing for those who haven't applied. They would contact the ones directly who have already submitted if they were missing bits.. wouldn't they? Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara Eschler Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, Crazylifecrazykids said: I got it... I didn't read it that way 🤔 they thanked for the submissions already and talked about not extending the closing date and that it can be filmed anywhere, for us not to worry as the panel will see what the need to see. That's how I read it...but I could be wrong 🤣🤣 haven't got a clue what I'm doing lol. They put about what was needed im guessing for those who haven't applied. They would contact the ones directly who have already submitted if they were missing bits.. wouldn't they? Xx ok , thanks, I thought they were encouraging ds to submit more in terms of grand allegro, like to use performance recordings ( which we don't have) . Glad it was just a general email (got confused about the Acting monologue at the end of the email too (then realized it was for the older applicants). Anyway, I emailed her back and she said the panel had viewed his video. I am getting startled easily with any email these days. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said: ok , thanks, I thought they were encouraging ds to submit more in terms of grand allegro, like to use performance recordings ( which we don't have) . Glad it was just a general email (got confused about the Acting monologue at the end of the email too (then realized it was for the older applicants). Anyway, I emailed her back and she said the panel had viewed his video. I am getting startled easily with any email these days. Thanks again Oh gosh and me! Nearly had heart failure when that email came in! Especially as it had DCs name on it and delighted they've applied for Hammond 2021 etc etc... I thought it was the results... 🤣 Glad you manged to clarify, always good to hear it from the source, that way you know its right. Good luck to your DS Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Crazylifecrazykids said: Oh gosh and me! Nearly had heart failure when that email came in! Especially as it had DCs name on it and delighted they've applied for Hammond 2021 etc etc... I thought it was the results... 🤣 Glad you manged to clarify, always good to hear it from the source, that way you know its right. Good luck to your DS Xx I thought it was results too when I saw ds’s name 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, ponklemum said: I thought it was results too when I saw ds’s name 😂 🤣🤣 we are definitely a right pair! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Crazylifecrazykids said: 🤣🤣 we are definitely a right pair! 🤣 My heart flips every time I see these emails! I also took it that they were emailing everyone just to say they wouldn't extend deadlines and not to worry about recording at home x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Anyone had any views on their Elmhurst video yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 26 minutes ago, The red shoes said: Anyone had any views on their Elmhurst video yet? Not yet! I had forgotten to check today, you’ve just reminded me, haha! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet Dreams Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 41 minutes ago, The red shoes said: Anyone had any views on their Elmhurst video yet? Not yet but I didn’t submit my DD video until Christmas Eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermom Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 No not yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amme Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 My DD isn’t a year 7 entry, but we’ve already heard back to say they can’t offer her anything. So they’re definitely on top of things and checking applications! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Amme said: My DD isn’t a year 7 entry, but we’ve already heard back to say they can’t offer her anything. So they’re definitely on top of things and checking applications! Sorry to hear that 😞 What year was she applying for? Did they suggest she try again next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amme Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Thank you! It’s ok, she’s 17 so a bit older. We’re international so it makes things a bit trickier! She was offered a spot last year but didn’t accept due to covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 12 minutes ago, Amme said: Thank you! It’s ok, she’s 17 so a bit older. We’re international so it makes things a bit trickier! She was offered a spot last year but didn’t accept due to covid. That’s such a shame . This pandemic has so much to answer for 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amme Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, The red shoes said: That’s such a shame . This pandemic has so much to answer for 😭 Thank you, and yes it does 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Is it usually in the high hundreds (600/700) of applications that these schools get for lower school? I’ve heard that said before but wasn’t sure if it’s true. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, ponklemum said: Is it usually in the high hundreds (600/700) of applications that these schools get for lower school? I’ve heard that said before but wasn’t sure if it’s true. X Yep I would say thats true.....for yr 7 alone there were 3 or 4 auditions a day for first round with about 25 in a class. There were 4 first round days in Birmingham with some in London too.....then about 60 girls in the final audition. There are 14 in dds yr 7 class this year. Edited January 16, 2021 by sunrise81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, sunrise81 said: Yep I would say thats true.....for yr 7 alone there were 3 or 4 auditions a day for first round with about 25 in a class. There were 4 first round days in Birmingham with some in London too.....then about 60 girls in the final audition. There are 14 in dds yr 7 class this year. Oh wow thats a heck of a lot. Thank you x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, ponklemum said: Oh wow thats a heck of a lot. Thank you x Hello. From the open day I thought it was more around 400...Still a lot of applicants x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, Raquelle said: Hello. From the open day I thought it was more around 400...Still a lot of applicants x yes still a lot. Do all the school have that many? Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwirlyWhirly Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 43 minutes ago, ponklemum said: yes still a lot. Do all the school have that many? Xx Interesting questions! I looked at the RBS reports from previous years, although the most recent ones don't give detailed stats. However, in 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 there were between 496-586 WL applicants (presumably for all WL years, not just Y7 entry). Don't know if numbers have gone up in more recent times, but the odds are still very narrow! Yet more to panic about!! 😬 I would guess anyone applying for RBS would also be applying for Elmhurst and maybe also Tring and Hammond... Not sure if it's helpful to know but at least it gives us an idea how many videos they are all having to wade through right now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 47 minutes ago, TwirlyWhirly said: Interesting questions! I looked at the RBS reports from previous years, although the most recent ones don't give detailed stats. However, in 2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 there were between 496-586 WL applicants (presumably for all WL years, not just Y7 entry). Don't know if numbers have gone up in more recent times, but the odds are still very narrow! Yet more to panic about!! 😬 I would guess anyone applying for RBS would also be applying for Elmhurst and maybe also Tring and Hammond... Not sure if it's helpful to know but at least it gives us an idea how many videos they are all having to wade through right now!! Wow, it’s a lot anyway isn’t it without doing through them one by one on a screen. Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknik10 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 My son applied for year 8 at White Lodge last year. There were so many people at finals although mostly girls. My son made it down to the final 3 but sadly did not get in. None of the boys in the final 3 made it into the school. It’s really tough to get in. It’s the most amazing experience though so I would say go and enjoy it. We have no experience of Elmhurst as didn’t apply but his associate teacher said that we should have. Good luck to everyone auditioning this year, we have decided not to do it. Best of luck 🤞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Niknik10 said: My son applied for year 8 at White Lodge last year. There were so many people at finals although mostly girls. My son made it down to the final 3 but sadly did not get in. None of the boys in the final 3 made it into the school. It’s really tough to get in. It’s the most amazing experience though so I would say go and enjoy it. We have no experience of Elmhurst as didn’t apply but his associate teacher said that we should have. Good luck to everyone auditioning this year, we have decided not to do it. Best of luck 🤞 He did so well, that’s such an achievement in itself. Xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Am I right in thinking they should get a letter inviting them to finals like they did last year? Elmhurst I’m talking about Edited January 17, 2021 by The red shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 9 hours ago, The red shoes said: Am I right in thinking they should get a letter inviting them to finals like they did last year? Elmhurst I’m talking about Thats what I assume. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermom Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, ponklemum said: Thats what I assume. X Do you think it’ll be a letter or an email? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Last year definitely were letters but then who knows what will happen this year .... xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Dancermom said: Do you think it’ll be a letter or an email? X I think this year is anyone’s guess X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancermom Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 I prefer an email it’s more instant 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 11 minutes ago, Dancermom said: I prefer an email it’s more instant 🤣 Same here 😂. I know Hammond did email last year so I’m expecting the same this year x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just received a letter from Elmhurst in the post... nearly had heart failure... just DS invoice for this terms young dancers classes 😂😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Just now, The red shoes said: Just received a letter from Elmhurst in the post... nearly had heart failure... just DS invoice for this terms young dancers classes 😂😂😂😂 Oh my god, I can imagine 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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