DanceMamma Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Anyone out there with experience of auditioning for CAT but older/going into year 8? DD has had a real mix of yeses and nos for auditions over the last year and we’re not feeling confident about this audition at all. So, wondered if anyone had any experience to share. I’m guessing they only take a small number when they’re older? Do they need to slot in at a particular level or would they still judge potential at this stage and offer a lower level? It’s all quite confusing! I don’t think she’ll be at the standard of her age group already in CAT but I also have no idea where she should be, or if it matters? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Anyone else got DCs auditioning tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 I don't have experience of the CAT - but good luck to your DD and also to others who are auditioning. Is your dd auditioning for associates as well as CAT? I know when my dd did Northern Ballet associates there was quite a range abilities, and they tended to place them in the right class for their ability rather than just being based on age. That was some time ago now though so things may have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 @glowlightjust CAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Oops! Half my post is missing? apologies @glowlight That’s good to know. I wasn’t sure if they needed to be at the level of the same age group which might be quite difficult when joining a group who’ve been in CAT since Y6. DD is current Y7. She’s already in 2 associate programmes so we thought just CAT for this audition. Perhaps a mistake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 1 hour ago, DanceMamma said: Perhaps a mistake? No I wouldn't say it's a mistake. If you are happy with the associate programmes she is in, and wouldn't want to change or add another one then that makes perfect sense. The CAT is a completely different type of programme, and you won't know unless she tries. She obviously has something if she is already doing two associate programmes, so encourage her to approach the audition with confidence and to enjoy the audition. I used to tell my dd...if it's the right thing for you it will happen. If it doesn't happen it wasn't the right thing for you right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Good advice! She’s quite relaxed about tomorrow she tends to see all the auditions as a chance for an extra class which seems like a good approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 My DD did yr 6 on the CAT before going to Elmhurst. If she does get a place, just be aware of the amount of time spent in Leeds, and that she may need to drop the other associates classes. They do expect the CAT lessons to be more important as it is vocational training. 2 nights a week and Saturday in yr 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, sunrise81 said: My DD did yr 6 on the CAT before going to Elmhurst. If she does get a place, just be aware of the amount of time spent in Leeds, and that she may need to drop the other associates classes. They do expect the CAT lessons to be more important as it is vocational training. 2 nights a week and Saturday in yr 6. She’ll definitely drop the associates if she got a place. We chose CAT because it feels easier logistically than our current run of classes and associates. The scheme looks brilliant! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 It is really good definitely. DD really enjoyed her time there, and really did help her being prepared for auditions. She would enjoy it Good luck! Miss Cara will always be one of her favourite teachers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Did everyone enjoy the audition today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, tutugirl said: Did everyone enjoy the audition today? She loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceyj Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 My daughter really enjoyed today’s audition 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, Laceyj said: My daughter really enjoyed today’s audition 😀 Which group was she in? My daughter was in the 8.45 11-12 year old group. There were quite a few lining up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceyj Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 3 hours ago, DanceMamma said: Which group was she in? My daughter was in the 8.45 11-12 year old group. There were quite a few lining up. She was in 12.15 group age 10-11. Good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 31 minutes ago, Laceyj said: She was in 12.15 group age 10-11. Good luck x My daughter was in the same group. She really enjoyed it. It sounded completely different from the audition her friend was in first thing in the morning (both CAT)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceyj Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, SJBallet said: My daughter was in the same group. She really enjoyed it. It sounded completely different from the audition her friend was in first thing in the morning (both CAT)! Oh did it?... you would have thought that they would have all been similar classes wouldn’t you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 11 hours ago, SJBallet said: My daughter was in the same group. She really enjoyed it. It sounded completely different from the audition her friend was in first thing in the morning (both CAT)! In what ways we’re they different? I wonder if it’s because they’re different age groups so maybe wanting different levels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceyj Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Yes probably so. it’s lovely to hear that everyone’s daughters enjoyed the audition. They do seem a very nice school with lovely teachers. fingers crossed. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 2 hours ago, DanceMamma said: In what ways we’re they different? I wonder if it’s because they’re different age groups so maybe wanting different levels? My understanding was that the earlier group which was an older age group (11-12 years) didn’t do any flexibility assessment or pirouettes and did a lot of pliés. DDs group 10/11 years did pirouette prep, flexibility and corner work 🤷♀️🤷♀️ DD is applying for year 7 CAT so will have been an older one in the 12.15 group. She wasn’t in with her friend as they were also applying for associates whereas DD was just applying for CAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 5 hours ago, SJBallet said: My understanding was that the earlier group which was an older age group (11-12 years) didn’t do any flexibility assessment or pirouettes and did a lot of pliés. DDs group 10/11 years did pirouette prep, flexibility and corner work 🤷♀️🤷♀️ DD is applying for year 7 CAT so will have been an older one in the 12.15 group. She wasn’t in with her friend as they were also applying for associates whereas DD was just applying for CAT. DD said they did flexibility in the morning group, but just hamstrings, frog and straddle I think? She’s not giving much away though. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 48 minutes ago, DanceMamma said: DD said they did flexibility in the morning group, but just hamstrings, frog and straddle I think? She’s not giving much away though. 😂 What group was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, SJBallet said: What group was that? 11-12yr old. Went in at 8.45, audition 9-10.15. Maybe there were more groups? She only auditioned for CAT though so maybe different group to the ones who didn’t look at flexibility? Edited March 7, 2022 by DanceMamma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 2 hours ago, DanceMamma said: 11-12yr old. Went in at 8.45, audition 9-10.15. Maybe there were more groups? She only auditioned for CAT though so maybe different group to the ones who didn’t look at flexibility? Goodness knows. This whole process is like a secret mission 😁. Good luck to your DD x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 11 hours ago, SJBallet said: Goodness knows. This whole process is like a secret mission 😁. Good luck to your DD x It’s very mysterious 😂 Hopefully we’ll hear something this week. Goid luck everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 We’ve just received CAT audition email. Good luck everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Yes we have too 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 17 minutes ago, tutugirl said: Yes we have too 😊 Congrats 😁 Is it to join in with an existing class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Thank you . Yes it is . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceMamma Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 It’s a no for us. Sad DD but time to reflect on all the yeses and nos she’s had and whether to try again or call it a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 1 hour ago, DanceMamma said: It’s a no for us. Sad DD but time to reflect on all the yeses and nos she’s had and whether to try again or call it a day. Really sorry to hear this @DanceMamma hope your DD is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceyj Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 It was a no for my daughter too. ☹️ well done to all the other girls and good luck to you all for the final audition x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceyj Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 2 hours ago, DanceMamma said: It’s a no for us. Sad DD but time to reflect on all the yeses and nos she’s had and whether to try again or call it a day. Hope your daughter is ok. Definitely try again. 🤞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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