Laura_ballet Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I am applying for my daughter today and wondered if anyone has any insights to share on WL summer intensives ? What is on the timetable? What to expect… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancingpotato Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 4 hours ago, Thelittleswans said: I am applying for my daughter today and wondered if anyone has any insights to share on WL summer intensives ? What is on the timetable? What to expect… Dd (15) went last year for 1 week and really enjoyed it. she says she remembers having 4 classes of around 1.5 hrs length. Lunch in the middle and snacks in between each. Ballet every day, solos and Rep a few times, pointe a few times, contemporary and jazz once or twice in the week. Ends with a parent’s presentation on the Friday. Overall a very good experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Pretty similar to @Dancingpotato, although my DC was in a younger age group. A mix of classes throughout the day, always ballet and then things like national, a bit of yoga etc mixed in. Classes are not tiny but at 10 or 11 that wasn't something we were focussed on, I saw it more as a chance for DC to decide if they liked the environment, being away from home for a week and dorm life in general. In the evenings the houseparents organised things like a scavenger hunt, a tiktok challenge and a disco I think on the last night. DC has enjoyed it two years in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura_ballet Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 Thank you for your comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobR Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Speaking as a parent who’s daughter went at 9, and some years ago, I can offer the following insight. First, as you’ll know, your child will need to be regularly attending a ballet class, and will need a recommendation/reference from his/her teacher and will need photos as specified in the entry form. Second, It’s a fun week away and will give your child an idea of what to expect if they intend applying for a full time place, probably as a boarder, at White Lodge at 11 or older. Third, if your child shows well during the week, it may just help if you and they decide to apply for a full time place (although thoughts of that are more than a little premature) at 11 or later. Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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