Noideaaboutballet Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 We are brand new to this. Feeling a bit terrified as we only entered on a bit of a “let’s just see” on the final day and got a yes for Y6 Eastleigh. I know nothing about ballet as my daughter is a gymnast really. Have we got in over our heads as she only does 45 mins of ballet a week and will she stick out like a sore thumb?! 🥴🥴🥴 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 @NoideaaboutballetCongratulations! We submitted ours on the last day, having decided to have one last go, and have a Year 6 place at Eastleigh too! My little pupil will see your DD there. The JA classes are all very simple and really focus on building correct basic technique, so don't worry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquelle Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, Noideaaboutballet said: We are brand new to this. Feeling a bit terrified as we only entered on a bit of a “let’s just see” on the final day and got a yes for Y6 Eastleigh. I know nothing about ballet as my daughter is a gymnast really. Have we got in over our heads as she only does 45 mins of ballet a week and will she stick out like a sore thumb?! 🥴🥴🥴 Congratulations! It is a lovely scheme and they take them all back to basics so it isn't difficult. A lot about posture etc. So your daughter won't stand out...she obviously is showing a lot of potential which is what they are looking for. Best of luck xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBoysDad Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I can see that Birmingham have now set up a dedicated boys class from September, which is a new development. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet-mum-8017553946284 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 We are very grateful that my DD has a place in Manchester y6. I know that we have to wait for dates but I think that the lessons are alternate Fridays & Sundays. Does anyone know what time they attend on Fridays (roughly). Is it during the school day? Any information gratefully received! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Does anyone know which day and what time Eastleigh Year 6s are at the moment? I know it's all likely to change, but having an idea would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noideaaboutballet Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Raquelle said: Congratulations! It is a lovely scheme and they take them all back to basics so it isn't difficult. A lot about posture etc. So your daughter won't stand out...she obviously is showing a lot of potential which is what they are looking for. Best of luck xxx Thank you so much!x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahG1881 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 What time do year 5 Birmingham take classes? Hoping somebody may know. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 hours ago, BusyDancemum said: Hi 👋🏼 those who got SWL did your email say ‘junior engagement programme’ or ‘junior online associates’. I’ve seen lots of mentions of JEP I’m just wondering if they are offering 2 different online programmes. Last year we did JEP but this year it says ‘new junior online associates’ TIA. Yes ours said new online Junior Associates too. Does this mean they can call themselves JAs (albeit online ones) 😂☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyDancemum Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Spamcat said: Yes ours said new online Junior Associates too. Does this mean they can call themselves JAs (albeit online ones) 😂☺ Well I don’t see why not! Or even OJA’s 😆 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spamcat Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 minute ago, BusyDancemum said: Well I don’t see why not! Or even OJA’s 😆 😉 It is so lovely that they are doing this for wait list children so it isn't all or nothing. My daughter is actually really excited about the online classes. So pleased! Huge congratulations to everyone who got yes or online. Xx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyDancemum Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Spamcat said: It is so lovely that they are doing this for wait list children so it isn't all or nothing. My daughter is actually really excited about the online classes. So pleased! Huge congratulations to everyone who got yes or online. Xx Yes it is. My daughter did JEP last year and offered again this year. It was really good. I wonder if it will be any different with them changing the name? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumof1 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, BusyDancemum said: My daughter really enjoyed the JEP last year. When I saw some JA’s posting on Instagram about their classes, their def seemed to similarities between what my daughter was doing and what they were doing. So I’m guessing it was a slightly modified class that was a bit shorter and obv every other week. Edited June 17, 2021 by Lily Craggs Meant to be in reply to spam cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I thought it might be worth linking to this thread in case any of the new JA parents have any general questions. It was started a couple of years ago (and some things may have changed due to Covid of course) but could still be useful if anyone wants any advice on uniform/when to expect more information etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thanks! Super helpful. My DD is so excited, she wants to know everything right now! Any other London newbies want to create a group to intro ourselves and DCs before they start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumof1 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Babyballerinamum said: Thanks! Super helpful. My DD is so excited, she wants to know everything right now! Any other London newbies want to create a group to intro ourselves and DCs before they start? Yes please ! I know my daughter would love to have some familiar faces before she joins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbuds80 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, Waverley said: I thought it might be worth linking to this thread in case any of the new JA parents have any general questions. It was started a couple of years ago (and some things may have changed due to Covid of course) but could still be useful if anyone wants any advice on uniform/when to expect more information etc... Thanks i remember finding this last year and reading it. I will have another read. Any Leeds folk on here want to do our own group before we start? Including any who are already JA’s? 🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Balletbuds80 said: Thanks i remember finding this last year and reading it. I will have another read. Any Leeds folk on here want to do our own group before we start? Including any who are already JA’s? 🤗 There is already a group for year 4 and 5 JAs. I’m sure they’d welcome new comers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkandwhite Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 54 minutes ago, Babyballerinamum said: Thanks! Super helpful. My DD is so excited, she wants to know everything right now! Any other London newbies want to create a group to intro ourselves and DCs before they start? Yes please we would love to!! Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I have a son joining y4 in London, would love to join any groups to find out more, totally new to the world of Ballet. Does anyone know if the classes are mixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletdreamsgoon Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 My son also joining year 4 London. It is a boys class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer83 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 9 hours ago, Charlotte H said: We are very grateful that my DD has a place in Manchester y6. I know that we have to wait for dates but I think that the lessons are alternate Fridays & Sundays. Does anyone know what time they attend on Fridays (roughly). Is it during the school day? Any information gratefully received! Hi I’ve had a pupil do JA I’m Manchester and it was in the mornings on a Friday. So yes she missed school. that was a couple of years ago as she’s now MA yr8 going into MA yr9 x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 10 hours ago, Charlotte H said: We are very grateful that my DD has a place in Manchester y6. I know that we have to wait for dates but I think that the lessons are alternate Fridays & Sundays. Does anyone know what time they attend on Fridays (roughly). Is it during the school day? Any information gratefully received! Hiya when we were Manchester, yr4/5 were afternoon and yr6 was early morning both on Friday and Sunday! Fridays we went to school for an hour before leaving (afternoon sessions) but the morning ssssions we generally missed the whole day as by time we got back she would have been in school 10 mins 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdc34 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 23 hours ago, MissEmily said: Does anyone know which day and what time Eastleigh Year 6s are at the moment? I know it's all likely to change, but having an idea would be helpful. Eastleigh year 6 will be Saturdays 2:15-4:30 x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbuds80 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 19 hours ago, SJBallet said: There is already a group for year 4 and 5 JAs. I’m sure they’d welcome new comers. Thanks but I cant find it 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkandwhite Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Does anyone know when London Year 4 will be? 32 sessions classes xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMum83 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Pinkandwhite said: Does anyone know when London Year 4 will be? 32 sessions classes xx I think they used early morning. But not 100% …24 sessions was 12-2:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMum83 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 22 hours ago, Babyballerinamum said: Thanks! Super helpful. My DD is so excited, she wants to know everything right now! Any other London newbies want to create a group to intro ourselves and DCs before they start? I’m happy to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet-mum-8017553946284 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 15 hours ago, Dancing unicorn said: Hiya when we were Manchester, yr4/5 were afternoon and yr6 was early morning both on Friday and Sunday! Fridays we went to school for an hour before leaving (afternoon sessions) but the morning ssssions we generally missed the whole day as by time we got back she would have been in school 10 mins 🤣 Thanks so much for this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet-mum-8017553946284 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 15 hours ago, Dancing unicorn said: Hiya when we were Manchester, yr4/5 were afternoon and yr6 was early morning both on Friday and Sunday! Fridays we went to school for an hour before leaving (afternoon sessions) but the morning ssssions we generally missed the whole day as by time we got back she would have been in school 10 mins 🤣 Thanks for your reply! X 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet-mum-8017553946284 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 16 hours ago, Dancer83 said: Hi I’ve had a pupil do JA I’m Manchester and it was in the mornings on a Friday. So yes she missed school. that was a couple of years ago as she’s now MA yr8 going into MA yr9 x Thanks so much! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletbow Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Anyone know the Eastleigh year 5 time & day? Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletNorth Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 17/06/2021 at 09:20, Noideaaboutballet said: We are brand new to this. Feeling a bit terrified as we only entered on a bit of a “let’s just see” on the final day and got a yes for Y6 Eastleigh. I know nothing about ballet as my daughter is a gymnast really. Have we got in over our heads as she only does 45 mins of ballet a week and will she stick out like a sore thumb?! 🥴🥴🥴 Don’t worry they really do go back to basics and then build. My daughter joined in year 6 last year and has developed so much this year. They also only take them on at this stage if they are physically where they need them to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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