Dancingpotato Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Hi I’m looking for anyone who can give me a rough idea of the levels of work in auditions for Tring, Elmhurst, ENB, Central etc. Any advice/info for these schools would be so appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margarite Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Tring says on its website that auditions are at Advanced 1 standard. Not sure about the others, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Yes, working at Advanced 1 and for ENBS / RBS then Adv 2 as you are up against world-class international candidates. Slightly different for male candidates, so I've heard, as there are fewer of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlexyNexy Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 From the feedback I had when speaking to my DD and summarising her audition experiences, she found Central the easiest of auditions when it came to technicality of the class and step combinations. International students do stand out and many of the mentioned schools do travel for auditions to Japan, Italy and similar. So I would push for building up to Level II Most of them are told something like when they say do 2 pirouettes, on audition do 3 comfortably. At least this what her overseas teacher always told her. When she went for ENB, the Director at that time liked and was looking at performance skills. So she had to pay more attention of face and ‘performing’ the class routine like she would be on stage. She did research of artistic directors and what they particularly liked. Tring she found the least ballet focused and her solo was “popping and locking” improvisation. They seems to like the originality. Elmhurst Director at that time said he liked “bendy” dancers. Sometimes I wished I would have boy and not girl in ballet. They are not so many and have it "easier" in my opinion. With boys - European boys can jump and have stamina so something to work on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut68 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Yep….time again I’d prefer the son to be the ballet dancer & the daughter a footballer!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancingpotato Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 28/10/2022 at 14:43, FlexyNexy said: From the feedback I had when speaking to my DD and summarising her audition experiences, she found Central the easiest of auditions when it came to technicality of the class and step combinations. International students do stand out and many of the mentioned schools do travel for auditions to Japan, Italy and similar. So I would push for building up to Level II Most of them are told something like when they say do 2 pirouettes, on audition do 3 comfortably. At least this what her overseas teacher always told her. When she went for ENB, the Director at that time liked and was looking at performance skills. So she had to pay more attention of face and ‘performing’ the class routine like she would be on stage. She did research of artistic directors and what they particularly liked. Tring she found the least ballet focused and her solo was “popping and locking” improvisation. They seems to like the originality. Elmhurst Director at that time said he liked “bendy” dancers. Sometimes I wished I would have boy and not girl in ballet. They are not so many and have it "easier" in my opinion. With boys - European boys can jump and have stamina so something to work on here. This is so interesting. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma northmore Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I have spent many years prepping dancers for these auditions - all prelims are on the simpler side but the expectations technically and artistically will be very high. The finals can be a big step up and yes the international students stand out so our uk students must be pushed to be at the same level to stand a chance! European schools want the entirety of class on pointe for example which is a good couple of yrs ahead of training currently here - so my motto is to push and prep well beyond what might be needed so they are prepared for anything that's asked of them. And especially important to be able to negotiate their technique when having an off day! It's often dependant on who is teaching as to the complexity of class and this can change each year. Hope that helps a little.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieN Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 ENBS - highest technical standard, and performance Elmhurst - Facility (flexibility) especially important along with advanced technique and expression Royal Scottish Conservatoire - Solid technique and secure point work. RBS - save your money 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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