ballemum Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi all, Haven't been on here for a while. My dd is applying for mid associates she had a yr of applying while she settled into high school. She alsways has got on short waiting list but never lucky enough to get a place. She will be applying for the last year of mids do people still get a place as i know there will be younger ones. Also is the audition much different to the junior associates. Also is there a long wait til results. Sorry for the questions my dd has asked me to ask as i don't know Thank you in advance for any replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 My friend got SWL for last year of MA's, she was grade 5 at the time. The audition is the same for MA, White Lodge and definitely 1st, if not 2nd, year SA's, and applicants for these courses may all be in the same audition class. Can pm you if you would like more info about what is actually required in the audition class :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siconne50 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi balletmum my dd is auditioning for mids too, not sure what the audition is like, but have been told there is long wait for results (not until march?) As they assess the current mids in about feb time. Good luck to your dd what centre is she applying for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballemum Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Thank you for your replies swan princess i have pm'd you and balletjack she will be auditioning in london which centre is your dd auditioning for an good luck to her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siconne50 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hi balletmum, she is auditioning for yr 7 london Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballemum Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Cool may see you there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballerinabling Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 HI Ballemum, my dd auditioned for the mids a while ago, the only down side was her splits, (they ask for all 3) she could do 1 split near enough but that must have affected her because she didnt get through she got on the short waiting list, and her dancing is amazing, (not to boast), her friend wasnt as technical was my dd but could do splits and manged to get through to the mids assoicates, if i were you, i would be pushing your daughter every morning and every night till she gets atleast 2/3 splits perfect. Good luck to your dd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I know we've discussed this at length on other threads but having or not having all 3 splits will not be a 'make' or 'break' for a dancer getting into a programme - it could be anything, could be shape of feet or legs, or the way in which a child dances. Sometimes schools will prefer to take a student who is 'rough around the edges' in terms of technique, but free of any affectations or style that can be easily trained to their method/style. I've known some very good (and flexible) dancers not get places at RBS associate schemes! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4dancers Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 It certainly isn't just about whether dancers can do splits or not. My dd is very flexible and can do all splits, but didn't get through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 My daughter can do left splits but not side or right fully and she got onto year 6 RBS ja's. she is also only grade one and certainly isn't 'amazing' at ballet by any stretch of the imagination. She obviously has some potential though! I have no idea whether she'll get a mids place but don't think her splits (or lack of) will be the deciding factor. Good luck to all those auditioning in January! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 It certainly isn't just about whether dancers can do splits or not. My dd is very flexible and can do all splits, but didn't get through. Â Same!! Im very flexible too, but no Yr9 MA place or Yr10 SA place for me!! Interestingly, my friend (who has, in my opinion a very good physique- long legs, short torso/back etc) who could not get her left or box splits, got SWL for yr9 MA!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I've always wondered about the preference for short torso/back when there are (thankfully) dancers of all shapes and torso-lengths in our companies! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballemum Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 HI, sorry not been on here for a while, thanks for all your replies, she is stretching everyday and her teacher is being very supportive and giving her some extra lessons. She has also just been put in for grade 6 and intermediate exams so will be dancing right up to audition. Just an hour each night.She will either be great for all the practise or the one sleeping in the corner LOL.I suppose as she will be busy after the audition getting ready for the exams she won't be watching for the post, March is definately going to be a busy month. Good luck to all who are auditioning and may see some of you there.If anyone is going to London auditions pm me it would be nice to put a face to some of the names. I wish everyone a merry christmas and a wonderful new year 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballemum Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Hi all, Â Â Â Â Â Â Anyone had any news about mid associates yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) No but did have an email from RBS asking if we would consider a place at Newcastle over Manchester. Just a general email which I imagine went to all the northern JA's. It's too far for us so just emailed back saying manchester only. But I guess it suggests they are looking at the places at the moment. We have got a call back for Northern Associates though. Edited March 16, 2013 by eloise_please 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballemum Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 As you say at least it sounds like they are looking.its torture waiting my dd has been checking post all wee. Hopefully this week we will know. Good luck to all waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Does anyone know if you do get an offer how long you get to accept it? My DD is about to do a second audition with Northern Ballet Associates on 23rd march to hear by 1st April. Well she might not get into either but hoping we have time to make the right decision if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum6 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 You could accept then withdraw later... There are lots of littl'uns who would happily snap up the place later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 That's true. I guess you couldn't feel too bad doing that knowing someone will be very happy as a result!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballerinabling Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Has anyone got any results yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshoes Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Nope not a thing we are waiting on Birmingham results..DD went for a year 9 place so we are not holding much hope...but even though we know the chances are slim..you still can't help having a glimmer of hope and waiting for the results is pure torture...i bet it will be next week before we hear...im sure last year it was the very last day of March we got our No letter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I am presuming they have to wait for people to accept WL places etc before they can finalise mids offers. We are waiting on Manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmum2002 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Mids results have come out today. It was a yes for my ds. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Well done dm2002! What year is it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 (edited) Omg!! For all centres??? Our postman doesn't come until 2.30 and with the snow it might not come!! Edited March 22, 2013 by Balletgirlsplease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Do Mids results usually come out before SA's, or at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 And well done dancingmum2002!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Â Well done dm2002! What year is it for? I would imagine year 7 with 2002 in her title as thats my dd year of birth too but I'm just guessing! What centre have you got? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Congratulations dm2002 thats great to hear . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 My little DD got mids. Nice end to a tough few months 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 My little DD got mids. Nice end to a tough few months That's brilliant news!!! I'm so chuffed for you both!Are these London results coming out? We are waiting on Manchester! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballemum Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Getting nervous now our post does not come til late, probably be at dancing when it comes. Congratulations to the two yes's Can i ask did your dd's audition for white lodge too and if so get a second sudition, i only ask as my dd only auditioned for mid associates and now thinks she won't get through because she didn't tick the white lodge box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletgirlsplease Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 We were told not to tick it if we didn't want full time training as it wouldn't affect the mids places. Obviously a large majority may have been to finals as they are the kids who are off a standard needed but we were reassured that some that go to WL finals that don't get mids and some that don't go to finals that do! Despite the rumours! Fingers crossed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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