Lisa O`Brien Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Anyone`s DD or DS plan on auditioning for either Lower,Upper School or Associates in the coming year? Good luck to all who do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frangapani Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Hello! Yes my DD is going for Lower School (Y10). She has her audition in Manchester (where she is an MA) on 12th January - got Elmhurst the following morning so it is all go!!!! Best of luck to all F xxx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi'smom Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 My daughter has her Birmingham audition on 26th January - getting scarily close now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccijackson Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hi My DS is auditioning in London o the 22nd of Jan for Year 7, first time, can anyone tell me what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Got 2 girls going through this process...one doing Lower school and mids audition...she is currently a London JA and one going for upper school. What fun! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Good luck everyone.... Hope to hear good news very soon!! C4D xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Wishing the very best of luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (edited) I am a relatively new user to the old forum and appreciated much sought after advice, my DD is also a JA, only yr 4 though. . . . I would just like to wish everyone who is going for the up coming auditions lots of luck! Edited January 1, 2012 by amber21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frangapani Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 @beccijackson - tell her not to worry as it is a very basic audition! Tell her just to enjoy it - there won't be anything that she will struggle with! Please keep us posted! Best of luck! F xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccijackson Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thanks @ Frangapani Its my Son whose auditioning he only started ballet a year ago but hes been doing other dance since he was about 7 and he absolutely loves it he cant wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Beccijackson - as Fran says - the audition's fairly simple - although being able to skip round in circles is worth practising - sounds easy but isn't at that age and they do it a lot at JAs as I remember! And please don't take this as sounding negative, but please be prepared for the fact that most of the children who get into WL for year 7 are already JAs. It's certainly not only JAs who get in by any means, there are several children at WL who either didn't ever audition for JAs or didn't get in. Enjoy the experience - it's lovely going to the Upper School (if that's where you're auditioning) and they're very friendly - the children always seem to come away happy. My main piece of advice to all about to embark on auditions for RBS, Elmhurst etc is try not to tie yourselves in knots trying to work out what they are or aren't looking for/are they in the right grade/is my child the right shape/"someone moved my child's leg, does that mean they stand more chance" etc etc. Your child can only do their best and can't do anything about how long their legs/neck/arms are.... Enjoy each stage as it happens and don't give up trying if it's a no - you never know what's going to happen in the future. Children - have fun Parents - stay calm, take spares of everything, and get to know other parents - some will end up life-long friends (I'm really jealous, this is an exciting time for you - my son's in graduate year so we're coming to the end of this part of the journey - bit sad.....) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (Oooo that's funny - seeing myself as a "Newbie" - think I'd've been an "Oldie" on the old forum ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirrups36 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 totally agree with JulieW - take spares and don't forget the ballet shoes (as we did for DS final audition at White Lodge...) definitely enjoy the day, and if you see someone (especially a lone, probably petrified dad like I was!) you don't know, go and speak to them as there are often groups of JA parents who know each other already. We now have long lasting friendships with others who like us were not JA parents, or even now with children at Vocational school. They will probably be as glad of the company as you will be. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccijackson Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks for the advice JulieW, It will definitely be a good experience for him, even if he doesn't get through, gets him to see all the other boys who are interested in ballet too, coming from Cornwall there's not many boys here who do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hello, My DD is auditioning on Sunday 15th in London for both the Lower School and MA for the first time. Anyone being there at the same time? Good luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frangapani Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Best of luck to everyone auditioning in Manchester tomorrow and London on Sunday! Keep us posted! (just got to remember to pack everything now!!!) F xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Very best of luck x x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The very best of luck to everyone auditioning and good luck to your daughter for tomorrow Frangipan x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytoes Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi everyone, well after much searching around with the mouse i have finally worked out how to use this wonderful site. I just wanted to wish all who are auditioning over the next few months lots and lots of luck. All our fingers and toes are crossed.xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie4dancin Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Good luck Fran for thurs and Friday xx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutu Cute Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 My little sis will be auditioning for year 8 on sunday 15th jan in london -Looking forward to day in london!:] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionforballet Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi, I have a 7 year old daughter applying for the RBS and Elmhurst junior associate programmes this year. We will be auditioning in Manchester, is there anyone else on this same journey? Any tips/advice very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 My DD and I would like to wish everyone who is auditioning for the big ballet schools the best of luck. you know who you are! fingers firmly crossed for everyone....it will be us again for 6th form next year T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldermum Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi passionforballet, My daughter auditioned for year 4 JA and has enjoyed her three years with them, they only take a couple of year four children most of the places for that class go to those going into year 5. the year 4 children have to do the same year twice before moving up to the year 6 class. The Elmhurst associate class is relatively new so the classes were small this year and again the year 4 and 5 children were in together. It's a pity they don't have a mids class as my daughter has loved it on the Elmhurst course. my dd has just done her audition for mids/white lodge and is please with herself - just waiting now. Tell your daughter to smile and enjoy the class and don't let it put her off if she doesn't get in this year keep trying and enjoying her dancing. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passionforballet Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi oldermum, that's interesting,I had assumed there would be more places available for Y4 children as I assumed it was a new cohort each year as the other children move up. Do you think it is advisable to wait another year then? Is it usual for people to apply a second time if they do not get in at first? I had assumed that you either have what they are looking for [RB potential] or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowlight Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Passionforballet - your question made me smile. Once my dd started auditioning for RBS associates (she didn't audition for JAs) she auditioned every year, but she never got in. In the last couple of years she didn't really expect to get in, just treated it as audition practice. However, I do know of one girl who auditioned pretty much every year and finally got in when it came to SAs, so its definitely worth continuing to try if she wants to (and you don't mind forking out the audition fee every year!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swe Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My DD auditioning for SAs Birmingham 26th Jan-she did JAs then no luck for mids but are giving it a go anyway-your story was a lovely positive story Glowlight -anyway it's great practice and I love the Bullring! Good luck to all auditionees! Swe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi'smom Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Hi oldermum, that's interesting,I had assumed there would be more places available for Y4 children as I assumed it was a new cohort each year as the other children move up. Do you think it is advisable to wait another year then? Is it usual for people to apply a second time if they do not get in at first? I had assumed that you either have what they are looking for [RB potential] or not. Hi Passionforballet I would certainly recommend trying again for JAs in year 5 (if your nerves can handle it!) As oldermum says so few places are given at year 4 and having had a go at it once the audtion may be less daunting (if your child, like mine, is overwhelmed by ocassions such as those) I would also recommend the JA for a day workshops the RBS run that do what it says on the tin with the added bonus that parents can watch too and get an idea of a typcial JA class. Good luck and keep us posted ! Edited January 13, 2012 by angela_stapleton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletla Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Passionforballet, i used to think that you either have it or you don't for RBS and other schools but I now know of so many children who have been successful following repeated attempts that I would say keep trying all the way up to SAs. Children change and develop throughout the years and you just never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachaelballet12 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 When will the results be out for rbs auditions xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frangapani Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Not until they have completed the audition tour - I am guessing mid February. Think you get about 2 weeks notice of finals from memory? Best of luck all! My DD enjoyed her audition in Manchester but holds out little hope! F x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frangapani Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 My DD and I would like to wish everyone who is auditioning for the big ballet schools the best of luck. you know who you are! fingers firmly crossed for everyone....it will be us again for 6th form next year T Thanks! Can't believe it was a year since we met there - it was nice to see Lildancers DD there yesterday! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lildancer96 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks! Can't believe it was a year since we met there - it was nice to see Lildancers DD there yesterday! x ..and your update was very grafefully received x x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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