Adagio123 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, Millicent said: Actually, reading it again I'm even more confused as they are inviting us to a lunch and school tour on the second day. So maybe they just mean that the content of the day will depend on panel deliberations rather than if you will be invited back or not for day 2. It says the itinerary for day 2 won't be emailed until 4pm on day 1 due to panel deliberations. I wonder if it means they won't know until then whether they want to see certain people again or do a repeat physio or something like that? I just think the 2nd day will be individual to each child as in they might want to see another child again to speak to or for physio check so they cant give us that itinerary until they have seen them all. There may be clear Yes and some unsure about but def there for both days for lunch and tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adagio123 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, Adagio123 said: I just think the 2nd day will be individual to each child as in they might want to see another child again to speak to or for physio check so they cant give us that itinerary until they have seen them all. There may be clear Yes and some unsure about but def there for both days for lunch and tour Also it could be that they are split into smaller groups and seen like that as it says earliest registration and latest to be on site. I am just guessing here though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Yes that makes sense, thanks. Panic over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adagio123 Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 23 minutes ago, Millicent said: Yes that makes sense, thanks. Panic over! I could be wrong as just guessing but the invitation email said they would be required to attend both days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted February 13, 2023 Author Share Posted February 13, 2023 Also, no academic tests mentioned? I understood that in previous years they have done a short assessment. Perhaps the school reference will take the place of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane156 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Anyone got any recommendations of hotels close by. I was going to drive but not sure since can't park at the school. Considering the train now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 There's plenty of parking nearby tbh! We have a family event on Friday and we are parking at the wildlife conservation park car park just 5 minutes walk away......or down at the MAC centre too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane156 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, sunrise81 said: There's plenty of parking nearby tbh! We have a family event on Friday and we are parking at the wildlife conservation park car park just 5 minutes walk away......or down at the MAC centre too Thanks. I didn't realise that so that's v helpful Edited February 14, 2023 by Hanmah67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out-the-other-side Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Hanmah67 said: Anyone got any recommendations of hotels close by. I was going to drive but not sure since can't park at the school. Considering the train now. Are they not opening up the Priory hospital parking? (And the connecting gate?) Worth asking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 I am surprised they havent opened up that parking or using the Priory tennis parking like they are on Friday......we will be there too late to get a space there, hence parking just down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancer Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Does anyone know if the content of the final audition class is much different than the semi-final? I have heard that the Elmhurst YD's are "drilled" on the content of the auditions so I'm wondering if they have some kind of advantage over those who know nothing of Elmhurst or their teaching style. Also, does anyone know roughly how many are invited to the final and how many places there are for girls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 When my DD auditioned there was no semi final, but she said the final was much the same as the first round. Also she was never an Elm YD so don't worry about them having any advantage at all. There were about 50 in my DDs year and 15 got places, but it varies each year. They take who they like rather than having an equal number of boys and girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancer Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Gosh 50 in the final is a lot! I thought it would be more like 30, like WL finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Oh there were about 70 at her WL final too! This was 3 years ago now, so I'm sure people who did it last year can update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adagio123 Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, RubyM said: Gosh 50 in the final is a lot! I thought it would be more like 30, like WL finals. The final this year is not the same as previous years. I believe they used to take around 50 to finals and have everyone there on day 1 and make a cut at the end of that day and only take half to day 2. I believe this year they have changed it and are taking less to finals to start with and seeing them all over the 2 days. But no idea what that final number is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adage21 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Do you think a prepared solo will be required for the second day seeing as we aren't being told about the format of the second day until after the first? It says one won't be needed for the first day but doesn't mention the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachH Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, DanceMum03 said: Do you think a prepared solo will be required for the second day seeing as we aren't being told about the format of the second day until after the first? It says one won't be needed for the first day but doesn't mention the second. I really can’t see that this would happen - not all of the children will have a solo and they’d need notice to prepare one, plus music. You could always email Rachal in admissions to check but it would be very mean!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum1210 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 20/02/2023 at 19:38, RubyM said: Does anyone know if the content of the final audition class is much different than the semi-final? I have heard that the Elmhurst YD's are "drilled" on the content of the auditions so I'm wondering if they have some kind of advantage over those who know nothing of Elmhurst or their teaching style. Also, does anyone know roughly how many are invited to the final and how many places there are for girls? I’m really interested to know the answers to this too. Finding it difficult to find anything on this forum when I search. I’m curious to know whether they will be asked questions in an informal/formal interview like they are at WL for instance. I know there is a ‘getting to know you’ 5-10 min session but it doesn’t elaborate on what is included. Also wondering what the physio screening will involve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 @RubyM and @Balletmum92 I can answer your questions based on last year. My pupil is now in Year 7 there and thriving. The content of the second round audition class was much the same: Simple barre Skip and flick Relevé in 5th, pirouette Simple jumps Grand battement in 4 counts in centre They also did a jazz class. My pupil had never done this style before and it sounds like it was pretty disastrous, but she was offered a place straight away so don’t despair if that’s you! She also was not an Elmhurst YD though she was an RBS JA. In the interview, she was asked about her favourite and least favourite school subjects, how long she’d been dancing and why she loves it, and about her heritage. It was informal and friendly and she was also given the opportunity to ask questions. In the physio screening, they asked her to completely relax her foot and circled the ankle and pointed her foot for her. On her back, they looked at how far her hamstrings went and rotated her hips in the socket. I believe that was it. In the class though, they had to stand facing every direction so the panel could check for symmetry and proportions and they had to slide into the splits with no hands. Hope that helps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancer Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Thanks @MissEmily. I have a few questions: What is skip and flick?! What if they can't get into splits without using hands? My DD has flat splits in all directions but has to use her hands to get there! Was the jazz on the first day or the second (I know there were call backs last year on day 2 so it was a bit different to this year)? It would be odd to spring this on them without any notice on the second day (it's not mentioned for the first day). My DD has never done Jazz! Edited February 23, 2023 by RubyM Mad phone adding extra spaces everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancer Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Sorry for all the spaces my phone is being really weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1) Turning skips, the “flick” referring to the spotting head 2) I’m afraid I’m not sure how serious that would be! Something for her to practise between now and then?! I’m only referring to front splits. 3) If the jazz hasn’t been mentioned then I would have thought that means it’s not happening. I’m afraid I can’t remember which day it was on. I THINK the first though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancer Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRBallet Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Hi, I'm new here, but my daughter made it to the finals at Elmhurst. I noticed that the audition finishes at 12:30pm and was wondering if there are two sessions on the first day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Hello @KRBallet and welcome to the Forum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Did anybody spot changes to audition groups today? I wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBelle Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Out of interest, how many girls were at finals this year? (Just wonderingwhether it was still around 50, given that they didn't do a cut at the end of the first day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancer Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 From what I could work out there were about 40 but some of those, I don't know how many, were for Y8. But I found the whole thing very confusing in terms of numbers as there were 13 on our tour but 28 in the auditon class and don't know why they were put into different groups for day 2 or what that meant. Trying not to read anything into anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adagio123 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 10/03/2023 at 11:43, RubyM said: From what I could work out there were about 40 but some of those, I don't know how many, were for Y8. But I found the whole thing very confusing in terms of numbers as there were 13 on our tour but 28 in the auditon class and don't know why they were put into different groups for day 2 or what that meant. Trying not to read anything into anything! I think there were 3 groups of 12/13 or 14 girls but grouped two together to allow people to leave earlier due to the weather. Therefore there were only 2 classes as opposed to 3 separate ones. I believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Are some DCs offered summer school through this process or is that a totally different route? I would love to have been a fly on the wall to see what they did. What a fantastic experience. Would love to know what the group swapping was all about… or maybe weather like Adagio123 said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prancer Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 The two classes put together was because of the snow and allowing people to leave earlier. But they weren't in the same groups as they were in day 1, so there is speculation that the day 2 groups were somehow meaningful in terms of whether you were a yes, no or maybe. But who knows?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalletBelle Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 If you don't mind me asking, what was the format of the two days? (Just trying to second guess what might happen this week, with upper school auditions!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachH Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) Here are the timetables for the two lower school days - hope it helps and good luck! Edited March 14, 2023 by RachH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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