Ballerina_girl Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 19/02/2021 at 17:26, BalletBoyMumma said: Ones for essential workers (a friend offered us a spare as well) - apparently you register it online, take the test, submit the result along with your NHS number and info and you get a text and email back afterwards. But I’m none the wiser either tbh (sorry! ) just going by what I’ve been told. Hoping to try one and see what happens. The advisor on 119 explained every local authority is responsible for their own areas lateral flow testing, there’s been no National roll out or government advice on how it should be carried out, hence it varying so much. We have no LF test centres here, and no testing of students in schools, only staff (which most do at home). thats brilliant thank you so much for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerina_girl Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Just to confirm, I’m not sure if I’ve read the email correctly, for girls year 7 intake auditions it will be a session either on Fri, Sat or Sunday and not all 3? As the email says Friday, Saturday and Sunday not or Sunday. If I’m incorrect and it is all 3 where would you be able to book a hotel? Edited February 20, 2021 by Weloveballet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Just now, Weloveballet said: Just to confirm, I’m not sure if I’ve read the email correctly, for girls year 7 intake auditions it will be a session either on Fri, Sat or Sunday and not all 3? As the email says Friday, Saturday and Sunday not or. If I’m incorrect and it is all 3 where would you be able to book a hotel? My understanding is that it will spread over those 3 days as there will be a good 70+ girls. I’m sure they will confirm soon exact day/ time for your child. I think they are all waiting on Monday’s announcement first to check schools deffo can open xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet Dreams Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Weloveballet said: Just to confirm, I’m not sure if I’ve read the email correctly, for girls year 7 intake auditions it will be a session either on Fri, Sat or Sunday and not all 3? As the email says Friday, Saturday and Sunday not or Sunday. If I’m incorrect and it is all 3 where would you be able to book a hotel? I read it as your DD will attend one session on either the Friday, Saturday or Sunday not all three. So either an AM or PM on one of those three days as they are seeing them in small groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerina_girl Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, The red shoes said: My understanding is that it will spread over those 3 days as there will be a good 70+ girls. I’m sure they will confirm soon exact day/ time for your child. I think they are all waiting on Monday’s announcement first to check schools deffo can open xx yes that’s how I read it too. I though so with social distancing but just re read the email before and thought I best check 😀 thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerina_girl Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ballet Dreams said: I read it as your DD will attend one session on either the Friday, Saturday or Sunday not all three. So either an AM or PM on one of those three days as they are seeing them in small groups. Yes that’s how I’d read it too! Just re read the email before and thought I best check with it saying ‘and’ it makes sense with the social distancing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerina_girl Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ballet Dreams said: I read it as your DD will attend one session on either the Friday, Saturday or Sunday not all three. So either an AM or PM on one of those three days as they are seeing them in small groups. and thank you 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Richmond Premier Inn is about 10-15 minute drive from entrance to park. They accept bookings during lockdown but may not offer any breakfasts. It can take a while getting to WL on Saturdays and Sundays as they do sometimes close off entrances. Cyclists have priority and there are a lot of them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteduvet Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 On 19/02/2021 at 09:56, Bunny said: Do you know what I absolutely think the same, especially if your child is already a JA, they will have seen enough of them to know if they want them or not. I suppose the only issue is the physio assessment really for the ones who didn’t have this as a JA or are not JA’s. I think this too. If they don’t know after seeing a child in JA’s then you wonder what an on-site audition will tell them. Presumably JA teachers have been contacted for feedback and that plus video must give a lot of information. Although having said that, I do wonder why they (seem to have) taken so many through to finals this year. Surely JA feedback could have narrowed it down more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Whiteduvet said: I think this too. If they don’t know after seeing a child in JA’s then you wonder what an on-site audition will tell them. Presumably JA teachers have been contacted for feedback and that plus video must give a lot of information. Although having said that, I do wonder why they (seem to have) taken so many through to finals this year. Surely JA feedback could have narrowed it down more... The WL audition panel have never seen this kids until their videos. It’s the WL faculty who sit on the panel and do the interviews. From speaking to many who’ve worked at WL and other teachers who have had students there and in the company, JA teachers have little to no input in the decision making. The faculty will know from watching the videos who they have their eye on for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Although there are several JA centres around England I don't believe there are any in Wales or Sotland. Lots of people may not be able to commit to attending JA classes regularly either, so there is a pool of young dancers who have not been seen before by RBS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara Eschler Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) I am just curious but do we think all JAs who applied have been invited to finals? It is hard to speculate how many have been invited to finals just from this forum, but does anyone know of any JAs who have not? I think 30 boys went to finals last year and 15 joined? There are still holding just one day for the boys final though they said they need to have small groups due to Covid? Edited February 21, 2021 by Lara Eschler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said: I am just curious but do we think all JAs who applied have been invited to finals? It is hard to speculate how many have been invited to finals just from this forum, but does anyone know of any JAs who have not? I think 30 boys went to finals last year and 15 joined? There are still holding just one day for the boys final though they said they need to have small groups due to Covid? I think it will be 15 in each group audition as this is what we need to stick to as teachers for a dance class bubble for children so I think they’ve probably taken through about 30 again ( maybe less). i think last year they took 12 boys and 12 girls . i know of 2 JA’s from Birmingham who didn’t get through to finals - both girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteduvet Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 43 minutes ago, The red shoes said: The WL audition panel have never seen this kids until their videos. It’s the WL faculty who sit on the panel and do the interviews. From speaking to many who’ve worked at WL and other teachers who have had students there and in the company, JA teachers have little to no input in the decision making. The faculty will know from watching the videos who they have their eye on for sure Interesting. Seems a bit of a waste of a source of useful information about some of the candidates: work ethic etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just now, Whiteduvet said: Interesting. Seems a bit of a waste of a source of useful information about some of the candidates: work ethic etc. Oh I agree!! I wish there was more input from there JA teachers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteduvet Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, Lara Eschler said: I am just curious but do we think all JAs who applied have been invited to finals? It is hard to speculate how many have been invited to finals just from this forum, but does anyone know of any JAs who have not? I think 30 boys went to finals last year and 15 joined? There are still holding just one day for the boys final though they said they need to have small groups due to Covid? I believe almost all of our JA group have been (girls and boys). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Pas de Quatre said: Although there are several JA centres around England I don't believe there are any in Wales or Sotland. Lots of people may not be able to commit to attending JA classes regularly either, so there is a pool of young dancers who have not been seen before by RBS. We travelled from North Wales to Manchester every week for 3 years and only missed 1 class in all that time because dd was ill and that was travelling on a Friday or a Sunday each week, missing school in a Friday to attend. We travelled thru blizzards to attend one winter because dd didn’t want to miss her classes 💗 Edited February 21, 2021 by Dancing unicorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboy8 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 45 minutes ago, The red shoes said: I think it will be 15 in each group audition as this is what we need to stick to as teachers for a dance class bubble for children so I think they’ve probably taken through about 30 again ( maybe less). i think last year they took 12 boys and 12 girls . i know of 2 JA’s from Birmingham who didn’t get through to finals - both girls I know of one boy JA who sadly did not make it to finals this time round 🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, balletboy8 said: I know of one boy JA who sadly did not make it to finals this time round 🤨 That’s a shame 😞 which centre was he from do you know ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboy8 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, The red shoes said: That’s a shame 😞 which centre was he from do you know ? Eastleigh 🤔 a lovely lad, lots of talent, his time will come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, The red shoes said: The WL audition panel have never seen this kids until their videos. It’s the WL faculty who sit on the panel and do the interviews. From speaking to many who’ve worked at WL and other teachers who have had students there and in the company, JA teachers have little to no input in the decision making. The faculty will know from watching the videos who they have their eye on for sure Mark Annear has visited our JA centre at least once, it might actually have been twice, last academic year, so has definitely seen some of the children who have got through to finals already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Bunny said: Mark Annear has visited our JA centre at least once, it might actually have been twice, last academic year, so has definitely seen some of the children who have got through to finals already. He definitely hasn’t visited Birmingham and we have quite a few through ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboy8 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 30 minutes ago, Dancing unicorn said: We travelled from North Wales to Manchester every week for 3 years and only missed 1 class in all that time because dd was ill and that was travelling on a Friday or a Sunday each week, missing school in a Friday to attend. We travelled thru blizzards to attend one winter because dd didn’t want to miss her classes 💗 Believe there is one in Dundee but admittedly not many 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The red shoes said: He definitely hasn’t visited Birmingham and we have quite a few through ... His visit wasn’t in relation to WL auditions, he just came for a visit. I believe it was very late 2019 he came to our centre. But some children who were there then are now in Y6 and are through to finals, so he will have seen them before. Whether he remembers them is a different matter entirely, ha! x Edited February 21, 2021 by Bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niknik10 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, balletboy8 said: Believe there is one in Dundee but admittedly not many 🙂 My ds attends the centre in Dundee, he’s been there since it opened and is now an MA x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboy8 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Niknik10 said: My ds attends the centre in Dundee, he’s been there since it opened and is now an MA x That's fantastic, as an MA - does he need to travel to London for sessions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, balletboy8 said: That's fantastic, as an MA - does he need to travel to London for sessions? Newcastle also have MA sessions for boys I think it’s SA’s that’s only London? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboy8 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Bunny said: Newcastle also have MA sessions for boys 😃 I think it’s SA’s that’s only London? Thank you 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwirlyWhirly Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) I'm sure there are people with DCs through to WL finals who have never been JAs (for whatever reason) not to mention international applicants..they surely have to start with fresh eyes when watching all the videos otherwise it would only be JAs who ever got in. Therefore asking JA teachers for feedback would give info only on some candidates..I'd hope WL wouldn't seek that information therefore, to give equal chance to all..but who knows? Just a thought! Put more positively, anyone through to WL finals has done well, and it's all still to play for! Edited February 21, 2021 by TwirlyWhirly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) There are a lot if Jas throughout the different Centres and they won't all have been invited to finals. Good luck everyone and enjoy the experience 🥰 x Edited February 21, 2021 by Crazylifecrazykids 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, TwirlyWhirly said: I'm sure there are people with DCs through to WL finals who have never been JAs (for whatever reason) not to mention international applicants..they surely have to start with fresh eyes when watching all the videos otherwise it would only be JAs who ever got in. Therefore asking JA teachers for feedback would give info only on some candidates..I'd hope WL wouldn't seek that information therefore, to give equal chance to all..but who knows? Just a thought! I asked DS’s JA teacher during his ‘parents evening’ call and she said she had compiled a report for RBS on his progress, so the information is available to the panel on those who are JA’s but that she thought they would mostly go on the videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bunny said: I asked DS’s JA teacher during his ‘parents evening’ call and she said she had compiled a report for RBS on his progress, so the information is available to the panel on those who are JA’s but that she thought they would mostly go on the videos. We had a phone call after Christmas from The JA teacher asking about my DD and about whether we would apply and what her personality was like, how much dancing she did etc....other year 6 had the same phone call so I presume they provide some further information perhaps? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Just now, Raquelle said: We had a phone call after Christmas from The JA teacher asking about my DD and about whether we would apply and what her personality was like, how much dancing she did etc....other year 6 had the same phone call so I presume they provide some further information perhaps? X My ds has been a JA for 3 years.. this phone call is routine. It’s the teacher getting to know their students which is nice . I don’t think they are compiling a form but will stand to be corrected 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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