Saddleback Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, KeenButClueless said: Is anyone else a bit disappointed with the course length this year? They had a whole extra day last year for the same price - and we weren’t given the pick up date until after full payment was made. I’m feeling a little robbed for 4.5 days of training to be honest. I have no prior year of comparison but I wouldn't be surprised if it was so they could clean the rooms before Sunday and have time between residents due to lingering Covid precautions. I was just thrilled they didn't bring in some last minute mask mandate. I did think the instruction quality was very good, even if a short period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeenButClueless Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, NYC said: I have no prior year of comparison but I wouldn't be surprised if it was so they could clean the rooms before Sunday and have time between residents due to lingering Covid precautions. I was just thrilled they didn't bring in some last minute mask mandate. I did think the instruction quality was very good, even if a short period. Maybe - but they would have had to clean thoroughly last year too. The information, when it comes, is always very clear, but I think actual course start and end dates/times should be shared earlier so you know what you’re paying for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilidance Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 My DD wasn’t accepted this year but wants to try again next year how much finally did it cost you for the week ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilidance Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 And she is worried about being the only one who doesn’t speak English enough ! Do you know if there was child in that case too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleback Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 28 minutes ago, Lilidance said: And she is worried about being the only one who doesn’t speak English enough ! Do you know if there was child in that case too ? Last week there was a boy who spoke no English. He understood, but didn't speak. It seemed like a range of English skills. I'd ask the school how this works if you get accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangeline Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Hi, does any of you know if the participants of the summer intensive that would like to be considered for full time programme get a feedback or not at all? My daughter said she saw a lady taking notes one day but not sure if we will receive any feedback. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrancingMum Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Evangeline said: Hi, does any of you know if the participants of the summer intensive that would like to be considered for full time programme get a feedback or not at all? My daughter said she saw a lady taking notes one day but not sure if we will receive any feedback. Thank you Sorry no - if they are interested in making an offer you will be contacted. DC has been at WL when this has happened but nothing ever came of it and no actual offers from those she knew. Even they didn’t get feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrancingMum Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 14 hours ago, NYC said: Last week there was a boy who spoke no English. He understood, but didn't speak. It seemed like a range of English skills. I'd ask the school how this works if you get accepted. Definitely some there with little or no English when DC has been there. There are usually a few who speak the same language and between them they get through. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrancingMum Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 On 07/08/2022 at 17:40, KeenButClueless said: Is anyone else a bit disappointed with the course length this year? They had a whole extra day last year for the same price - and we weren’t given the pick up date until after full payment was made. I’m feeling a little robbed for 4.5 days of training to be honest. This has been an issue before and apparently while the number of days vary the actual hours of dance for each course should be the same. I never went to check between the two years this happened to us do can’t confirm but this was on the web site at one point a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Also the class sizes seem quite large....my DD says 28 I'm her group? This is her first time doing it, but not had classes this size before at other well known courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddleback Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 The boys had 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrancingMum Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 hour ago, sunrise81 said: Also the class sizes seem quite large....my DD says 28 I'm her group? This is her first time doing it, but not had classes this size before at other well known courses. That’s the usual size of the groups. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponklemum Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 8 hours ago, sunrise81 said: Also the class sizes seem quite large....my DD says 28 I'm her group? This is her first time doing it, but not had classes this size before at other well known courses. my ds said there were 28 in his class too (this was week 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaramum Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 20 hours ago, Evangeline said: Hi, does any of you know if the participants of the summer intensive that would like to be considered for full time programme get a feedback or not at all? My daughter said she saw a lady taking notes one day but not sure if we will receive any feedback. Thank you It doesn't happen a lot but they will see potential and offer a place based on what they see. Maybe one from the summer schools every year. Sadly there is no feedback - this is the same if you have a vocational space there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilidance Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 08/08/2022 at 09:26, NYC said: Last week there was a boy who spoke no English. He understood, but didn't speak. It seemed like a range of English skills. I'd ask the school how this works if you get accepted. Thank you verymuch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilidance Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 14 hours ago, PrancingMum said: Definitely some there with little or no English when DC has been there. There are usually a few who speak the same language and between them they get through. Thank you very much and she hopes she can make it next year but not sure at all. She did 3 SI this summer and is very motivated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Tiaramum said: It doesn't happen a lot but they will see potential and offer a place based on what they see. Maybe one from the summer schools every year. Sadly there is no feedback - this is the same if you have a vocational space there! Did anyone on here get offered a fast track to auditions, place, or straight entry to the next SI? I know it happens but don’t know if anyone was selected this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaramum Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 The intensives are still going on so maybe not announced as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 My DD said a lady came in to one of their classes today with a copy of their headshots and sat and watched and made notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 8 hours ago, Babyballerinamum said: Did anyone on here get offered a fast track to auditions, place, or straight entry to the next SI? I know it happens but don’t know if anyone was selected this year I have seen on FB about a girl being offered direct entry for next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangeline Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 17 hours ago, Tiaramum said: It doesn't happen a lot but they will see potential and offer a place based on what they see. Maybe one from the summer schools every year. Sadly there is no feedback - this is the same if you have a vocational space there! Thank you Tiaramum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangeline Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 On 09/08/2022 at 00:24, PrancingMum said: Sorry no - if they are interested in making an offer you will be contacted. DC has been at WL when this has happened but nothing ever came of it and no actual offers from those she knew. Even they didn’t get feedback. Thank you PrancingMum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 9 hours ago, sunrise81 said: I have seen on FB about a girl being offered direct entry for next year On that’s lovely. Is that for Y7? I wonder if she was there with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I think by direct entry they mean direct entry to the summer intensive next year, not full time. I am aware that that sometimes happens but if it's the same post that I've seen then I think it's referring to next year's summer intensive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Yes its direct entry for next years intensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evangeline Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 11 hours ago, sunrise81 said: I have seen on FB about a girl being offered direct entry for next year Was this on RBS facebook page? Or is there another facebook forum? If so do you mind sharing the page? Unless it’s somebody’s personal FB account of course… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, sunrise81 said: Yes its direct entry for next years intensive That’s brilliant. The girl who got direct entry to this year also then gained a place. It’s nice to hear good news 😊 It’s also good to know the feedback is out already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeenButClueless Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 08/08/2022 at 07:54, Lilidance said: My DD wasn’t accepted this year but wants to try again next year how much finally did it cost you for the week ? This year it was £36 to apply then £845 for the week, which turned out to be Sunday afternoon to Friday lunchtime, but with parent arrival early in the morning. Some people therefore also have to factor in a night at a London hotel to be there on time. Arrival and departure days/times are not shared until after you pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilidance Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Thank you verymuch for this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 My dd loved the course last week! She made so many friends from all over the world, and I was impressed with the classes we watched on the Friday morning 💗 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillSewingShoes Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 @Babyballerinamum - I know of two girls (purple girls at White Lodge) in the last two weeks who received by email direct entry to next year's SI, with one of them also offered to skip the preliminary audition round for full-time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyballerinamum Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Oh that’s fantastic! Were the purple girls the older ones? I’ve now seen two direct entry from the two weekers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillSewingShoes Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 @Babyballerinamum - yes, they were in the oldest group and both were there in the same two-week session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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