LSC Accommodation 2023 (Chester House?)

[kazia1]

Hi, does anyone have experience of Chester House for LSC students? Just doing a bit of research before final decisions on where for DD? She’s decided not to do further auditions and look at her offers. What a busy time for all! Thx 👍🏻

[kazia1]

Any other options for accommodation near LSC ? Not totally decided yet but keeping all options open. Looking to factor in accommodation prices etc before deciding.Thanks 👍🏻

Edited February 22, 2023 by kazia1

[Mummy twinkle toes]

On 20/02/2023 at 17:57, kazia1 said:

Hi, does anyone have experience of Chester House for LSC students? Just doing a bit of research before final decisions on where for DD? She’s decided not to do further auditions and look at her offers. What a busy time for all! Thx 👍🏻

Hi, my Dd has been living at Chester for 2 years. She loves it there because of the facilities, including the gym and communal gardens. The staff are lovely and the food is of a good quality. However, my DD is also able to cook her own meals too because there are communal kitchens too.

There is a small dance studio, cinema room and Tv lounge. There is a shop across the road. We found it very reasonably priced and safe. It is cheaper than a lot of private rentals in the area. Any other questions we are happy to help.

 

[kazia1]

Oh thanks so much. Good to hear. We are in Scotland so she’ll be far from home. We are just looking at all options. She has an offer for the BA (hons)in Theatre Dance - Jazz pathway. Not totally decided until all audition results come in. Lots to consider 👍🏻and want to be organised for all eventualities 😃

[Mummy twinkle toes]

Congrats to your Dd. Jazz pathway get lots of opportunities to perform. There is a performance team she can audition for which perform at Move It and other events. Lots of pro dancers and choreographers coming into work with them. Wide variety of jazz styles taught too from heels and theatre jazz to hip hop. Good luck with her other auditions.

[Pointe21]

Anybody know how quickly Chester House get booked up? Have an offer for LSC but keeping options open at the moment. Is it mainly LSC students there?

[Mummy twinkle toes]

29 minutes ago, Pointe21 said:

Anybody know how quickly Chester House get booked up? Have an offer for LSC but keeping options open at the moment. Is it mainly LSC students there?

It is popular especially if you want an en-suite room so I would suggest contacting them. It is mainly LSC and Urdang students.

[Pointe21]

4 minutes ago, Mummy twinkle toes said:

It is popular especially if you want an en-suite room so I would suggest contacting them. It is mainly LSC and Urdang students.

Thank you. Would be ideal if we accept offer at LSC but awaiting finals too elsewhere. It's difficult getting everything to line up!

[kazia1]

My Dd has now decided to accept the offer at LSC. She had some other offers but that is where she always wanted to go from the first time we went there for Open day etc. Feel so happy that we can now focus on sorting everything out 👍🏻🎉Exciting times ahead. Good luck to you all on your choices … it’s complicated juggling and waiting xx

[Pointe21]

8 hours ago, kazia1 said:

My Dd has now decided to accept the offer at LSC. She had some other offers but that is where she always wanted to go from the first time we went there for Open day etc. Feel so happy that we can now focus on sorting everything out 👍🏻🎉Exciting times ahead. Good luck to you all on your choices … it’s complicated juggling and waiting xx

Good luck to your Dd, that's amazing. My Dd is only 16 and we can't decide whether now is the right time or wait until 18. I do wonder from a social aspect whether at 16 you'll get left behind as you won't be able to go out with the older students etc..

[kazia1]

My dd turns 18 this week so feels ready to go👍🏻Good luck in your decisions xx

Edited February 28, 2023 by kazia1

[Mummy twinkle toes]

6 hours ago, Pointe21 said:

Good luck to your Dd, that's amazing. My Dd is only 16 and we can't decide whether now is the right time or wait until 18. I do wonder from a social aspect whether at 16 you'll get left behind as you won't be able to go out with the older students etc..

My Dd was 16 when she went. She has not had any problems. During Freshers week they did organise several activities and some you had to be 18 for but there are other 16 year olds so always someone around to spend time with.

[Pointe21]

19 minutes ago, Mummy twinkle toes said:

My Dd was 16 when she went. She has not had any problems. During Freshers week they did organise several activities and some you had to be 18 for but there are other 16 year olds so always someone around to spend time with.

Thank you, this is really useful.

[kazia1]

Thanks for all the information 👍🏻xx

[Streetdancer]

12 hours ago, Pointe21 said:

I do wonder from a social aspect whether at 16 you'll get left behind as you won't be able to go out with the older students etc..

This came up for us at the Laine audition where most first years are 18 these days. The students themselves said most socialising happens in homes but of course there are some times when the 16-17 year olds can't go out with the older students. My DD decided that going to a college where there's a higher proportion of 16 year olds might be preferable.

[Pointe21]

On 28/02/2023 at 19:39, Streetdancer said:

This came up for us at the Laine audition where most first years are 18 these days. The students themselves said most socialising happens in homes but of course there are some times when the 16-17 year olds can't go out with the older students. My DD decided that going to a college where there's a higher proportion of 16 year olds might be preferable.

Thanks for your reply

[Pointe21]

Has anyone managed to secure accommodation at Chester House, starting in Sept as a first year student. Been told there is a WL and wonder if this is no longer an option. Accommodation selection available at 16 is minimal...or am I missing somewhere. Txs

[Mummy twinkle toes]

43 minutes ago, Pointe21 said:

Has anyone managed to secure accommodation at Chester House, starting in Sept as a first year student. Been told there is a WL and wonder if this is no longer an option. Accommodation selection available at 16 is minimal...or am I missing somewhere. Txs

Is this for all of their rooms? Standard rooms (non-en-suite) are usually available. Each corridor has around 12 rooms with bathrooms at each end. Otherwise LSC usually send out a list of accommodation and new joiners connect on social media. Always people looking for people to house share.

[kazia1]

1 hour ago, Pointe21 said:

Has anyone managed to secure accommodation at Chester House, starting in Sept as a first year student. Been told there is a WL and wonder if this is no longer an option. Accommodation selection available at 16 is minimal...or am I missing somewhere. Txs

I have got accommodation for my DD. Had an email yesterday. It’s just a standard room but will be fine for her. 👍🏻

[Pointe21]

32 minutes ago, Mummy twinkle toes said:

Is this for all of their rooms? Standard rooms (non-en-suite) are usually available. Each corridor has around 12 rooms with bathrooms at each end. Otherwise LSC usually send out a list of accommodation and new joiners connect on social media. Always people looking for people to house share.

I requested standard or ensuite (don't mind either) but yes on WL. Fingers crossed 🤞

[Pointe21]

7 minutes ago, kazia1 said:

I have got accommodation for my DD. Had an email yesterday. It’s just a standard room but will be fine for her. 👍🏻

That's great news 🙂

[kazia1]

Hope u get a room sorted soon. 👍🏻

[Mummy twinkle toes]

1 hour ago, Pointe21 said:

I requested standard or ensuite (don't mind either) but yes on WL. Fingers crossed 🤞

Hope you get one soon 🤞🏻

[kazia1]

I felt that staying here for the first year would be a good start 😀👍🏻

[Pointe21]

10 hours ago, kazia1 said:

I felt that staying here for the first year would be a good start 😀👍🏻

 

10 hours ago, kazia1 said:

I felt that staying here for the first year would be a good start 😀👍🏻

Definitely 🥰

[Pointe21]

11 hours ago, kazia1 said:

Hope u get a room sorted soon. 👍🏻

Thank you 🤞

[Pointe21]

11 hours ago, Mummy twinkle toes said:

Hope you get one soon 🤞🏻

Thank you 🥰

[Pointe21]

On 02/03/2023 at 19:50, kazia1 said:

Hope u get a room sorted soon. 👍🏻

What dates are students requesting rooms until, assume after show week? Want to make sure I have understood it correctly 😏

[kazia1]

Hi. I just requested 16th Sept till 14July. The office said we could tweak the dates later so if we needed an extra night etc I’m sure it would be fine. Is your daughter going to go to LSC ? 😀 

Edited March 5, 2023 by kazia1

[Pointe21]

On 05/03/2023 at 11:55, kazia1 said:

Hi. I just requested 16th Sept till 14July. The office said we could tweak the dates later so if we needed an extra night etc I’m sure it would be fine. Is your daughter going to go to LSC ? 😀 

Txs. Yes, if we can get accommodation 😬

[kazia1]

🤞🏻🤞🏻xx

[Pointe21]

Any suggestions of what you should take to Chester House? Do they have to keep their kitchen utensils, plates etc in their room? Is a small fridge freezer recommend. Thanks for your time 🙂

[Mummy twinkle toes]

My Dd kept a few plates, bowls, cups and glasses in room. There is room on the shelves. They do not need much as breakfast and dinner included weekdays. They get brunch and dinner on Saturdays and 3 meals on a Sunday.

There are fridge freezers in the kitchenettes.

Edited July 4, 2023 by Mummy twinkle toes
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