Tendu_mum Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 7 hours ago, kimsballet said: My daughter will be in Year 5 in September and her audition is on the Wednesday x Oh well that blows my theory then! My daughter will also be Y5 and her audition is on Thursday. I wonder how they do it then? Maybe alphabetical order by surname or year of birth? Could be anything couldn’t it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattementBatty Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 On 16/04/2023 at 06:40, Tendu_mum said: Oh well that blows my theory then! My daughter will also be Y5 and her audition is on Thursday. I wonder how they do it then? Maybe alphabetical order by surname or year of birth? Could be anything couldn’t it! London is always in age order but they don't use year groups. They usually start wth youngest and work up to oldest. My year 9 daughter did her SA sudition with mostly girls in year 10 and 11 girls as she was the oldest year 9 so there were only 6 left and they were put in with the older ones even though they weren't 'against' her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tendu_mum Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 5 hours ago, BattementBatty said: London is always in age order but they don't use year groups. They usually start wth youngest and work up to oldest. My year 9 daughter did her SA sudition with mostly girls in year 10 and 11 girls as she was the oldest year 9 so there were only 6 left and they were put in with the older ones even though they weren't 'against' her. Oh ok, thank you that’s useful and interesting to know! My daughter is one of the oldest in her year so I guess she’ll be with all the autumn born 9 year olds and those who are nearly 9 but still auditioning for Y5 will be with the other 8 year olds auditioning for a Y4 place? I wonder how many JA audition classes they do over the 3 days? There can’t be just 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanwings Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, Tendu_mum said: Oh ok, thank you that’s useful and interesting to know! My daughter is one of the oldest in her year so I guess she’ll be with all the autumn born 9 year olds and those who are nearly 9 but still auditioning for Y5 will be with the other 8 year olds auditioning for a Y4 place? I wonder how many JA audition classes they do over the 3 days? There can’t be just 3? I think there's usually several per day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tendu_mum Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Swanwings said: I think there's usually several per day Oh right, yes I thought as much. It really is so hard to get a place isn’t it! Just need to keep prepping my daughter for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tendu_mum Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 34 minutes ago, Tendu_mum said: Oh right, yes I thought as much. It really is so hard to get a place isn’t it! Just need to keep prepping my daughter for that! By that I mean not getting a place! But the inevitable disappointment if she doesn’t get a place will be tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing_Mae Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Do they have a preference over socks or tights? I’m sure I have read that either is fine, but been told they prefer them to wear socks, as they do some of the audition in bare feet and they are easier to take off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsballet Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 30 minutes ago, Dancing_Mae said: Do they have a preference over socks or tights? I’m sure I have read that either is fine, but been told they prefer them to wear socks, as they do some of the audition in bare feet and they are easier to take off? Yeh I wasn't quite sure as it says on the information on the email "ballet tights.. or socks as preferred"... it does mention they'll need to take their shoes off- but nothing about taking socks/ tights off like I assumed they would from other things I've read. So will probably go with convertible tights as a middle ground so they can still be removed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissEmily Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 They will need to show bare feet for parts of the audition so if going with tights, they need to be convertible. The JAs wear socks for Year 4 and 5 and, as of last year, tights for Year 6. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura_ballet Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) Probably better to just wear socks since it’s preferred and they wear socks in their classes in year 4 and year 5. Edited April 20, 2023 by Thelittleswans 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tendu_mum Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 I was thinking the same thing, I think we’ll go with socks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SylviaSylvie Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Just marking place. My daughter has an audition the week after next. We’re also opting for ballet socks. I remember her older sister wore socks for the JA audition and convertible tights for MA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tendu_mum Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Is anyone buying new ballet shoes for it? My daughter has fairly new ones but are a bit black in places, I’ve never attempted to wash any ballet shoes before, I was thinking a gentle brush would be enough but any tips welcome! I don’t really want to pay out for another pair she doesn’t currently need.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 If they're canvas you can wash on a gentle cycle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tendu_mum Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just another question, I’ve seen people comment that their 10 year olds are auditioning for the Junior associates? Would 10 year olds not now go into the Mids or does it work differently? I was under the impression it would only be 7-9 year olds currently auditioning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsballet Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tendu_mum said: Just another question, I’ve seen people comment that their 10 year olds are auditioning for the Junior associates? Would 10 year olds not now go into the Mids or does it work differently? I was under the impression it would only be 7-9 year olds currently auditioning? I believe it is for Year 4, 5 and 6 from September- so right now they'd need to be in Year 3, 4 or 5 to audition and be age 8-10 by the end of August (so yes, some of them may still be 7 if they have a late summer birthday), ready to start in September. If you think Year 4 will be age 8 and 9, Year 5 will be age 9 and 10, and Year 6 will age 10 and 11. My daughter is only 8 still- so at the youngest age, but actually will be going for a Year 5 place as she's in Year 4 right now which would be the middle 'age'. If that makes sense! Edited April 26, 2023 by kimsballet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 It’s in line with the English school age system so it goes by age as at 31 August. JA is for Years 4, 5 and 6 so it will be current Year 3, 4 and 5 students who are auditioning in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tendu_mum Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Ok thank you this makes sense. I knew it was in line with the school years but thought it was for Y3-Y5, I didn’t realise Y6 was still classed as Junior, I thought it changed to mid then. Thank you for the clarification! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutTheJourney Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 I’ve just realised the first audition was today - good luck to everyone trying out over the next little while! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballet_mam Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Is anyone applying for Newcastle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballet_mam Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Is anyone applying for Newcastle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimsballet Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 23 minutes ago, ballet_mam said: Is anyone applying for Newcastle? Sorry- no, Birmingham or Bath here. Has your son/ daughter had their audition yet for Newcastle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballet_mam Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Not yet. Newcastle auditions are on Thursday. I'm sure it'll be a lovely day for them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Good luck to everyone in Leeds today! Dd has gone in first group......there was a lot!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeshoesarethedream Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Good luck everyone. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danziwozza Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Im so nervous… my daughter in doing Manchester next week!!! Wonder how many kids they roughly audition per age group 🤢❤️🩰✨ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing unicorn Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Good luck for Manchester! That was our centre! The happiest times there in this crazy journey 🥰🍀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 There were so many......the next numbers (25 to 50) were getting ready whilst we were picking up dd!!! I can imagine they get through about 5 groups today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danziwozza Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Omg!!!! Wonder if they do year 4/5 and 6 all on the same day!!! How did your DD say it went? Hope she enjoyed it 🩰✨ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 She really liked it as she said the teacher was.lovely! She will be the youngest there as she is a summer baby and year 3 going for.yr 4 place......so not holding out hope! But she liked it and didn't seem fazed by it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danziwozza Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Awwwee fingers crossed one of those places is hers 🤞🏻🤞🏻✨✨🩰🩰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 End of June for results.......a very long wait indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tendu_mum Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Good luck everyone! Wow that does sound like a lot that auditioned, I’ve heard in London there are loads which is where we’re auditioning at the end of the month. But to those who have done it at least you can now relax until the results - we’ve still got over 4 weeks until the audition! Did your DD say what they asked her to do? Any specific exercises or stretches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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