Pointeshoesarethedream Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 @Ottobottothank you. I had to email too. I also checked the video issue with them and they just film the audition so it’s to make the children aware of what will happen. The auditions are live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Well that's the WL auditions kicked off - good luck to everyone who is applying for the vocational schools this year. I don't imagine we're the only people who are going in to this process with mixed emotions - especially given the many recent (helpful) posts on this forum about the negative aspects of the vocational school training experience - but at least we are going in to it with open eyes, somewhat educated and informed. From the kids' point of view, however, it's an exciting time. I hope they all enjoy the process, whatever the outcome. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Just now, Waverley said: Well that's the WL auditions kicked off - good luck to everyone who is applying for the vocational schools this year. I don't imagine we're the only people who are going in to this process with mixed emotions - especially given the many recent (helpful) posts on this forum about the negative aspects of the vocational school training experience - but at least we are going in to it with open eyes, somewhat educated and informed. From the kids' point of view, however, it's an exciting time. I hope they all enjoy the process, whatever the outcome. You are definitely not on your own with mixed emotions. Not only as parents but DD who has always been adamant it’s her dream is now worrying about having to make such a big decision and leave her friends behind. It’s not helped that everything she does at the moment is geared towards auditions, JA classes and homework plus local classes being very supportive and adding things to class work that will help in auditions. So her love of ballet now has a tinge of fear in it. I’ve explained that until she has an offer (if she gets an offer) in her hand and has to make a decision then we can just enjoy the process. Lots of road trips and nice hotel stays plus dancing in beautiful studios. But I think now the realisation of what the process means has really hit her. What was an abstract thought and a fairy tale before could become a reality which could mean a huge change to life as she knows it. Lots of weight on a little 11 year olds shoulders. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Meant to add. Huge good luck to everyone going through the process this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 That's such a tough one @SJBallet - I totally get what you mean about the abstract thought becoming more of a reality. Hopefully she can enjoy the process as you say and any big decisions are a while off yet (even though it may not seem like that to her). Does she do any other styles of dance/comps/shows anything like that to make it less about 'the ballet'? We have a few other things going on just now which will hopefully be a good distraction from the audition side of things - and also from any rejection emails which may arrive (I hope anyway!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 @Waverleyshe does other styles of dancing but no comps. She’s got a few exams coming up and more excitingly is getting her first pair of pointe shoes at Christmas so we’re trying to focus on that. I think for DD the fact that she was so sure about this and now isn’t has really shaken her, but hopefully she will enjoy it and whatever happens at the end we’ll deal with then. Huge good luck to your DD x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Pointe shoes is so exciting - how lovely! My DD is waiting to be told if/when she can go on pointe - she can't wait... Good luck to your DD too x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 My pupil has her first audition on Monday. At the moment, she is purely excited and I'm hoping the nerves don't kick in and get the better of her on the day. She's also going to be in tights for the first time (as opposed to socks), since apparently that's what they want, so I'm hoping she doesn't fiddle with them! I hope everyone has a happy and positive experience of this process. It's lovely to have this forum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazylifecrazykids Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Good luck everyone 🥰 this was us last year... thing is, is to enjoy the experience and see where it leads, auditions themselves are a fantastic experience...💕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboy8 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 DS audition on Monday, he seems fine, I'm a wreck 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwirlyWhirly Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Good luck to all! This was us last year and everyone on this forum was supportive and informative. Hope the experiences are fun for your DCs! xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaF Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Good luck to everyone auditioning today - hope they all have lots of fun. @MissEmily guidance is either socks or tights for WL audition (just JAs where they've explicitly requested the switch). I hope so anyway as DD's leg are pretty sausage like in tights 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Preliminary audition done ✔️ Now the wait… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, MissEmily said: Preliminary audition done ✔️ Now the wait… Oh fab. Hope it went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, SJBallet said: Oh fab. Hope it went well. She loved it and sounds very positive about how it went. Just desperately hope she is not disappointed at the first hurdle! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Fingers crossed @MissEmilyit sounds as though they had a great experience 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 The RBS seems to DELIBERATELY be sending more emails recently just to give us all heart failure every time one comes in 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBoysDad Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Did I once read or hear that results from WL/MA prelims are expected roughly 2 weeks after each audition centre? Rather than all in one final batch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 @BalletBoysDadThat is correct, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBoysDad Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, MissEmily said: @BalletBoysDadThat is correct, yes. Oh, so imminent results due out from Newcastle. 🤞🍀 Good luck to those who auditioned there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottobotto Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Can I ask how you heard they would be out 2 weeks after the regional auditions please? My son was told they would hear about WL results when all of the regional auditions had finished and they would hear about Mids results after WL places had been sorted. Maybe he got that wrong ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 @OttobottoThe system is different for boys and girls. Boys do not have to attend a semi-final round. JA parents were informed it would be two weeks after the child's audition at an online information evening earlier in the academic year. This was then re-iterated to the children after their audition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBoysDad Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 37 minutes ago, Ottobotto said: Can I ask how you heard they would be out 2 weeks after the regional auditions please? My son was told they would hear about WL results when all of the regional auditions had finished and they would hear about Mids results after WL places had been sorted. Maybe he got that wrong ?? I personally heard about the 2 week wait for results from the preliminary auditions from other parents. If I understand correctly, MA places are not allocated until all WL places have been allocated and accepted. So the results that come 2 weeks after these preliminary auditions will be if a Y7 child has received an offer to progress to finals (for boys) and semifinals (for girls). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottobotto Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Ok thank you! So not all applicants hear at the same time then? This seems almost as weird as putting the stretching elements right the beginning of the audition 😆!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 @OttobottoNo, it will be staggered, so Newcastle first! I actually think it's a positive thing. It means they're putting through anyone they would like to have another look at, as opposed to being limited by an overall quota. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 8 hours ago, Ottobotto said: Ok thank you! So not all applicants hear at the same time then? This seems almost as weird as putting the stretching elements right the beginning of the audition 😆!! Yes they do put stretching at the beginning lol. My son said this at the WL finals last year. I’m inclined to say it’s so they can see flexibility/ potential flexibility at the start and then know who to watch / or not bother watching for the rest of the audition... harsh but true 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 6 hours ago, The red shoes said: Yes they do put stretching at the beginning lol. My son said this at the WL finals last year. I’m inclined to say it’s so they can see flexibility/ potential flexibility at the start and then know who to watch / or not bother watching for the rest of the audition... harsh but true 😬 Ha I’ve just read this as I’m sat contemplating the day ahead which is DDs prelim audition for WL…… she’s not that flexible… fingers crossed she gives them another reason to want to watch her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 @SJBallet - flexibility isn't everything. Don't panic Good luck to your DD and all those auditioning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, glowlight said: @SJBallet - flexibility isn't everything. Don't panic Good luck to your DD and all those auditioning. Thank you @glowlight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The red shoes Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 3 hours ago, SJBallet said: Ha I’ve just read this as I’m sat contemplating the day ahead which is DDs prelim audition for WL…… she’s not that flexible… fingers crossed she gives them another reason to want to watch her. They have a criteria... so to tick as many boxes as possible. Not just flexibility!! Best of Luck xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdc34 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Did anyone on here audition in Newcastle? Or personally know anyone who did? I’m wondering if there is anyone who will be able to let us know when results have started filtering out, or if perhaps people could have started to hear already and we don’t know! 🤷🏻♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Nothing out as yet 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdc34 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Thanks for letting us know @Waverley and good luck for your results🤞 X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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